The Russian novelist, a compulsive gambler, lost everything in the opulent spa and gambling towns of Baden-Baden, Bad Homburg and Wiesbaden. An admirer of his books follows his footsteps.
Category: Spas
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New Wellness Programs at 6 Resorts
Sleep tracking, “snow showers” and underwater “soundscapes” are among the offerings at resorts that also happen to be in dream locations.
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Malibu’s Most Exclusive, Butt-Kicking Spa Is Coming East
The Ranch, which specializes in long hikes, communal vegan meals and snacks of precisely six almonds, is opening an outpost in the Hudson Valley.
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The Rise of Wellness Bachelorette Parties
The bachelorette party is getting a spa makeover, with many brides-to-be now opting for more tranquil settings.
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Would You Pay $1,800 for a Facial?
Lifting and sculpting facials, once a secret of the rich or famous, are trickling into the mainstream.
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Would You Pay $1,800 for a Facial?
Lifting and sculpting facials, once a secret of the rich or famous, are trickling into the mainstream.
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What’s New at Texas Hill Country Hotels
Yes, megaresorts dominate the area’s lodging market. But in recent years, boutique hotels and glamping options have opened to provide visitors a different kind of Hill Country visit. Kundalini yoga, anyone?
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Blue Lagoon in Iceland Temporarily Closes After Thousands of Earthquakes
The tourist attraction, a geothermal spa that is popular with Americans, said it would “carefully monitor the seismic developments” as a precautionary measure.
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Menopause Retreats Are the Latest in Wellness Travel
A growing number of spas and resorts are offering programs that target the changes of perimenopause and menopause. The biggest benefit may be the chance to bond with other women going through the same thing.
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‘A Jacuzzi Is a Person, Not a Machine: The Story Behind the Jacuzzi Family
An immigrant story, an American dream, a machine that defined bourgeois sensuality.
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A Guide to Palm Springs and Coachella Valley Spas and Retreats
A new spa at the California resort city’s original — and only — hot spring, adds to a growing number of retreats in the Coachella Valley where you can soak the stress away.