Wellness
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AustriaBad Gastein: The Under-the-Radar Austrian Ski Town with a Fabulous Spa Culture
Just a 90-minute drive from Salzburg, this under-the-radar Austrian ski town promises reliable snowfall, secluded slopes and a superior spa culture. Swerve the Courchevel crowds with a winter escape to the belle-époque beauty of Bad Gastein
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ExploreFight or Flight: Feeling the Fear and Travelling Anyway
Scary situations experienced when travelling end up making us more resilient – and make for great stories when we get back, says Julie Alpine, in the latest instalment of a regular column
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GuidesMountain High, Ryokan Low: The Most Beautiful Hiking in Japan
With its cloud-cloaked mountain ridges, wild crimson moorlands and deep gorges crowded with 1,000-year-old trees, Japan is a hiker’s delight. Escape the urban excess of its cities at five of our favourite Japanese walking destinations
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ExploreWellness Buzz: Hives and Healing in the Andalusian Hills
One writer finds balance among the bees at a luxury Andalusian farm stay offering an up-close and personal encounter with the local pollinators
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ArizonaSix Dreamy Wellness Retreats in Arizona
Find rejuvenation and relaxation between the canyons and cacti of the Sonoran Desert with our pick of the state’s most soothing spa retreats
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GuidesSeaside Strolls: Seven UK Coastal Trails to Explore
We’ve stomped along the UK’s coastline to bring you the most breathtaking trails to hike. From Shetland’s craggy shores to Cornwall’s sandy stretches, these seven showstoppers should be on every outdoor enthusiast’s radar
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GuidesSublime Spas to Have on Your Radar for 2022
From medi-clinics and high-tech treatments to holistic nature escapes and ancient bathing rites, we’ve steamed, soaked and stretched ourselves at the world’s slickest spas to find out which ones are worth visiting this year
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CreteThe Local: Crete's Farm-to-Skin Pharmacy for Your Face
In our new series, The Local, we celebrate the independent shops selling souvenirs worth making space for. This week, we head to eastern Crete in search of a gift from the skincare gods. Inspired by ancient wisdom and powerful island herbs, Bioaroma’s shimmering concept store offers self-care, Cretan-style
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GuidesBreak a Sweat: Seven of the Best Fitness Retreats in the World
Ditch the dusty dumbbells, grab your passport and head out to one of these great fitness resorts: no experience required.