These Soviet-Era Spas Are Still Accepting Guests

Between 1917 and 1991 the USSR built hundreds of sanatoriums across its empire. Many of them still survive.

 Your Next Trip Might Change Your Life

The spa has left the building. Industry growth indicates those places that once dispensed pampering are now expanding their reach into adventure trips, hotel design and even cultural programming under the banner of wellness travel.

History of Spa Traditions and Rituals

The history of spa spans over thousands of years and hundreds of places around the globe. Apparently, our “new” couldn’t be more ancient when it comes to finding health through water.

Most 'wellness' treatments are bogus — here are the ones that actually help your body

But not all spa treatments are created equal. Some of the oldest, simplest, and cheapest regimens offer the best results, while many of the newer and pricier treatments don't appear to live up to their claims.

Australian day spa experiences you never knew existed

Book into one of these uniquely Australian spa experiences you cannot get anywhere else in the world.

Best Spa Retreats

At Amuse, as serial travellers, we are often guilty of forgetting to stop and breathe. Living largely out of a suitcase does nothing to make you feel grounded. That is precisely why we compiled this list - a handful of heavenly spas, retreats and wellness breaks which will help you stop and breathe. Antidotes don’t have to be boring – and these destinations prove it. From bathing in lager to discovering your psychedelic inner self, they are each a sure-fire way to wash the 21st century blues away.

The 10 Best Caribbean Spa Resorts

It’s one thing for a Caribbean hotel to have a great spa — and the region is blessed with a striking number of world-class spas. But it’s quite another to have such a good spa so as to make the hotel a spa destination in itself. That’s the case with these 10 resorts, which have spas that, by some combination of spa quality, ambience and a commitment to wellness, that they become “spa resorts. Here they are.

The 50 Best Spa and Wellness Retreats Across the U.S.

Relaxation is closer than you think.

The 6 Most Indulgent Spa Retreats in Australia

Discover the most exclusive spa retreats in Australia and the unbelievably indulgent treatments they have in store – from caviar facials to detoxifying body wraps.

The Best Contemporary Spa Resorts in Switzerland

There is no place like Switzerland for relaxation, outdoor sports and healing getaways. The quality of the fresh air and the astonishing number of healthy spring water sources draw visitors every year to soak up its Alpine magic. If you are a lover of wellness, exquisite forest views and high-end hospitality, these luxurious Swiss spa resorts know how to pamper:

The Best Spas & Wellness Retreats in Mexico

If you’re looking to escape the stress of everyday life and indulge in some proper rest and relaxation during your next holiday, then a wellness retreat and some top-quality spa treatments might be just what you need. So, whether you like massages, traditional temazcal rituals or just some good old downward dog yoga posing, these are the best spas and wellness retreats in Mexico.

The Best Spas in the U.S. & Around the World

There has never been a better time to take a spa break. In 2019, wellness may be a trendy buzzword—and a multi-trillion-dollar industry—but at these soothing and invigorating retreats, it’s the real deal.

The Top Spa Resorts In America

Before you treat yourself to an exquisite, relaxing vacation at the best spas in Asia or Europe, remember that America has some of the best spas in the world for facials, massages, and other rejuvenating treatments.

Top 10 luxury spas in Asia – where to get pampered from Hong Kong to Borneo

Whether you need an hour or two’s treatment or a week-long wellness getaway, we’ve got just the places for you

Behind The Scenes of The Spa Industry: An Expert's View

When was the last time you went to a spa? Did you enjoy it? Did you feel comfortable, at ease? Or, in fact, was it not as relaxing as you'd hoped it would be? For many, a spa experience can be a let down - at best baffling, at worse intimidating. But when a spa gets it just right, it can be a wonderfully holistic experience.

Inside Germany's Quirky and Strangely Futuristic Spa Towns

Unlike the US, where spas are primarily about relaxation, German spa towns typically are visited by people recovering from injuries or living with chronic diseases.

Spa Vacations for Men: The New Executive Perk

Once spa getaways were ladies-only. Now, U.S. wellness retreats are wooing male execs with beer body scrubs and recreational tree climbing. And some CEOs are paying their employees to go.

The Ancient Romans That Healed Through Pleasure

Many physicians of the Classical era employed brutal practices including bloodletting and burning, but some treated patient pain with baths, naps, and wine.

The Futuristic Folklore of German Spa Towns

There are more than 300 spa towns in Germany, each boasting a number of illustrious rehabilitation and spa centers that attract people, as well as their pets, from all over the world.

Dental Spas - What, No Pain?

Health spas, medical spas, pet spas, day spas and now dental spas - a concept long overdue that brings comfort to a setting that is all too commonly associated with shots, high pitch drills and pain.

I Went to America's First Beer Spa

The spa itself is a 1940s-era home with a creaky wooden porch on the main street of Sisters, a town that looks like it could be a movie set for an old Western. It's only about 40 minutes northwest of Bend, which has been dubbed Beer Town USA for having more breweries per-capita than any other city in Oregon—about one for every 4,000 people.

More Boot Camp Than Spa

Many more established retreats are retooling their offerings to attract the same target: wealthy, successful and highly stressed-out executives. This is not George Hamilton sunning himself poolside; it is Gordon Gekko learning work-life balance.