Natural hot springs, also called thermal springs, have been used for healing and wellness for centuries. The Romans built temples and towns around them, the Georgians loved thermal bathing and so do spa fans today. Here are some reasons why hot spring spas are good for you, and why you should put one on your travel itinerary. […]
Budapest baths
The healing thermal water that lies under Budapest burbles up in stunning art deco buildings, centuries-old sanctuaries and wonderful soaking pools. Visiting Budapest baths can be confusing, but soaking into these medicinal hot springs is one of the most fun ways to connect with the Hungary culture. Here’s my experience at the famous Lukacs Thermal Baths of […]
How to choose a spa in Tuscany
Tuscany is famous for its natural hot springs and steaming thermal spa resorts, but how do you know where to go? Search no more. Here is how to choose a spa in Tuscany, and a rundown on some of the best Tuscan spas, natural pools and hot springs resorts. Choosing a spa in Tuscany Renting […]
Visiting the Roman Baths in Bath, England
Visiting the Roman Baths in Bath, England, is the highlight of visiting this beautiful town in Somerset. It’s an easy day trip from London and here’s everything you need to know. Visiting the Roman Baths in Bath, England It’s all I can do to stop myself from hurling myself into the brilliant green water. The Great Bath, the […]
Spa like Jane Austen in Bath
If you’re a Jane Austen fan you’ll want to visit the Georgian town of Bath in England as she moved here in 1801. Here are the best sights to see and top attractions to visit so that you can spa like Jane Austen in Bath. The golden city of Bath Jane Austen, the author of Pride and Prejudice, […]
Things to do in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
If you’re looking for things to do in Karlovy Vary, also known as Carlsbad, search no further. An elegant spa town in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary has a rich history, steaming mineral springs, woodsy walking trails and plenty of upscale shops, cafes and spas. Spending one day in Karlovy Vary is a great addition to […]
Luxury hotels in Bath, UK: Gainsborough Bath Spa hotel
When it comes to luxury hotels in Bath, UK, the Gainsborough Bath Spa hotel has something no other hotel can match: thermal water piped right into the pools in their Roman-inspired Spa Village. Add to that fine cuisine, sleek design and a location in the centre of Bath, and you’ve got a great way to vacation […]
One day in Evian-les-Bains, France
Travelling to France or Switzerland? Spend at least one day in Evian-les-Bains, a scenic French spa town on the shores of Lake Geneva and just a short ferry ride from Lausanne. If you’re planning a trip there, here are 10 top things to do in Evian. One day in Evian-les-Bains If you’ve ever tasted Evian […]
Why visit Aix-les-Bains, France, and Lake Bourget?
Why visit Aix-les-Bains, France, a spa town on the shores of Lake Bourget? If you’re going to France, why not? It’s got water sports, a healing mineral-rich hot springs bathing complex and plenty of history. Call me the Countess of Balmoral – that’s the pseudonym Queen Victoria used when she used to visit Aix-les-Bains, one of the […]
The easy way to spa in Vichy, France – Hotel Les Celestins
Vichy is one of the most famous spa towns in France, but most mainstream tourists pass it by – which is all the more reason to go. While the spa culture of Vichy can be confusing, especially for a European spa novice, there is an easy way to spa in Vichy, France, and I’m going to tell you how […]
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