Through a lucky shift in tectonics millions of years ago, the geothermal waters that fuel the public baths of Budapest make the Hungarian capital a haven for the onsen-aficionado. Here’s what it’s like at the famous Széchenyi Baths. Sitting on a geological fault line separating the Buda Hills and the Great European Plain, Budapest has … Read more
Within earshot of the cascades of Gardners Falls outside the Hinterland town of Maleny, Spa Anise day spa brings another level of tranquility to this beautiful part of the Sunshine Coast. Maleny is famous for its verdant landscape and deep sense of peace. Not to mention its food offerings. But east of the town, hidden … Read more
In the heart of the Hunter Valley, hidden under the broad red roof of the Chateau Elan, the Hunter Valley Day Spa offers pampering treatments that quieten the mind, relax the body and nourish the soul. And there’s wine. Whether it’s a relaxing massage, a facial treatment or the remedial whirlpool movements of a balneotherapy, … Read more
At the edge of Victoria’s Macedon Mountain Ranges, the pretty little alpine town of Daylesford offers concrete-weary city folk, and interstate and international travellers a taste of tranquility. More specifically, here are 7 things to expect from this beautiful part of the country. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You … Read more
Perfect for the pampering you need after the USA long-haul, LA is made for a luxe layer-over. And in the peaceful (that’s right, peaceful) inner-city neighbourhood of Larchmont Village, the eponymous Larchmont Sanctuary Spa is the only place you need to go to start your US trip feeling revived, relaxed, refreshed and recharged. From Santa … Read more
Rotorua, at the bubbling heart of New Zealand’s biggest geothermal region, is home to Polynesian Spa – one of the top 10 spas in the world. Its sumptuous treatments, relaxing hot spring baths and private onsen all look out over the dramatic waters of Lake Rotorua. In the cool afternoon of late autumn in New … Read more
I love Olivia Newton-John. It’s as simple as that. I even named my first bicycle after her. So when Mr Romance and I had the opportunity to stay at her wellness retreat – Gaia – in the Byron Bay hinterland, I couldn’t be more excited. Arriving at Gaia Retreat and Spa feels like time stands … Read more
From the moment you arrive at Aleenta Phuket, you get the feeling you’re somewhere special. The water garden that runs under the walkways, the beautiful villas with private pools, the divine beach on your doorstep… it’s a pocket of paradise. Here’s our review and latest video walk-through! Before we arrived at Phuket, we didn’t really … Read more
Sala Phuket Hotel is the very definition of Thailand’s romance and mystery. From the privacy of the pool villas to the sun setting over the Andaman Sea, Sala Phuket is the ultimate honeymoon and romance destination. At the northwestern tip of the island of Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, Sala and Mai Khao Beach is all … Read more
I love going to spas. For one, it sheds a bit of light on how the other half live. And by ‘other half’, I mean women, of course! For another, it’s absolutely awesome being pampered. Now, don’t get me wrong; I’m a manly kinda guy. I can talk sport and use an axe, I can … Read more