Though mechanical bulls are usually associated with western bars, the Travaasa Austin hotel and spa started a one-of-a-kind “Bull Fitness” class to whip visitors into shape.
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01 November 2011
While fish pedicures are commonplace in Asia, a few more adventurous spas worldwide are offering full-body treatments, with nearly 800 critters nibbling hard-to-reach places.
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18 October 2011
In the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, where medical tourism began, resorts are still visited by thousands looking to treat various conditions.
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10 October 2011
Once known as a land “where rain seldom falls and there is no cold”, and an ideal place to treat tuberculosis, the southwestern US state has a rich history of therapeutic restoration.
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26 August 2011
A new breed of hammams aims to make the local experience more accessible, by adapting Moroccan tradition to Western sensibilities.
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08 August 2011
For Finns, a sauna is an integral part of their culture. Here, a guide to the customs and etiquette associated with the sauna and five of the best public saunas in Finland.
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21 June 2011
Hamams are an integral part of Turkey's cultural and social history.
30 May 2011
A brewery, a prison and even underwater—de-stress at these strange spas.
25 May 2011
Known as uguisu no fun in Japanese, nightingale droppings help the skin retain moisture and fight sun damage.
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10 May 2011
Native beauty traditions provide a relaxing and rejuvenating window into local culture.
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23 March 2011
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