No trip to Japan is complete without a relaxing dip in an onsen. What is an onsen? Onsen are natural hot springs, fueled by volcanic activity, as well as the resort atmosphere that has emerged around many such springs. Japan offers around 2,300 onsen to choose from, many of them included in ryokan (traditional inns). […]
There are a slew of holistic therapies from around Asia, from the Tibetan KuNye massage to Tantra and Taoism massage for lower back pain and martial arts fitness sessions called wing chun which helps develop focus and confidence. When overworked muscles take their toll, it’s time to summon some shamanic help. For centuries, the Hmong
Baden-Baden, Germany is the ideal place to recharge your batteries / ©Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus GmbH Located in the Black Forest, Baden-Baden is the ideal destination for recharging batteries. This stylish international spa town ticks all the boxes: natural hot thermal springs and soothing spas, quality hotels, gourmet restaurants, tempting shops and great cultural offerings.
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Teresa Tarmey reviews her experiences at the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo With over two decades in the industry, Teresa Tarmey is one of the world’s leading skincare experts. In this series, she shares her favorite destinations, spas, treatments and beauty tips. A trip to Japan’s busy capital city of Tokyo is made all the
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Toes-in-the-sand luxury, fresh, local fare and utter relaxation await you at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort – a brand new property on Raa Atoll. The island is only accessed by seaplane and is situated directly next to a Unesco Biosphere Reserve overlooking the impossibly blue Indian Ocean. All suites and accommodations are directly on the beach
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Nothing but a tiny cotton towel protects my modesty at the steaming pool I’m about to enter. I may be in Taiwan, where hot-spring outings are usually swimwear-friendly family affairs, but here in the baths of Hoshinoya Guguan, tradition dictates I onsen the Japanese way: in my birthday suit. My initial awkwardness melts away the
Ananda in the Himalayas Why did this hotel catch your attention? What’s the vibe? I arrived in the evening after a long and stressful travel day. The grand Maharaja’s Palace at the entrance was an impressive sight, aglow in the dusky light of the fading day. There was an old-world grandeur to the palace that
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