Roman baths discovered ‘exceptionally’ preserved with doors and windows were spas 2,000 years ago 

Ancient Roman baths dating back some 2,000 years have been discovered in the Andalusia region of southwest Spain. The surprisingly well-preserved structure, which still retains windows, doors and entire walls, was discovered under sand dunes in Cádiz’s Caños de Meca beach. The baths were likely intended as a place for local farmers and fishermen to … Read more

Eight people shot dead and multiple people are injured at two spas and a massage parlor in Atlanta

A 21-year-old Georgia man who had publicly declared ‘a love for God and guns’ has been arrested in southwest Georgia, hours after eight people were killed in shootings at three Atlanta-area massage parlors. Four Asian women were killed at two parlors across the street from each other in northeast Atlanta, while the other four victims … Read more

Amazing underwater hotel rooms, restaurants and spas, from Dubai to the Maldives

Some may dream of faraway beaches, others of mountains or jungles in exotic lands — but how about escaping beneath the water for a holiday in the company of fish? But we’re not talking about diving holidays. A growing number of tourist destinations are now offering overnight stays and other underwater experiences including spas and … Read more

Spas have reopened, so what changes can you expect before you take the plunge?

We can reach for the spas again! Health clubs have reopened, so what changes can you expect before you take the plunge? It’s five weeks since spas were allowed to re-open and they’ve been missed  The UK now has more than 900 spas, employing around 45,000 people But what are they like in the brave … Read more

How to explore the world from home during coronavirus lockdown, from secret surf to sparkling spas

The Armchair Traveller reveals how to explore the world from home: Relive your surfing summer and discover the UK’s best spas Californian surfer Chris del Moro returns to his Italian roots in Bella Vita   Check out The 12 Spas We Can’t Wait To Revisit list at goodspaguide.co.uk Hotel-lovers can immerse themselves in their histories in … Read more

The hotels where… the spa’s the star from Sopwell House to the Old Course Hotel

There was a time when a spa in a British hotel meant a couple of treatment rooms in the basement. These days, wellness offerings are often the main draw, offering everything from sunlight therapy to altitude training – and even an underwater treadmill… SOPWELL HOUSE, ST ALBANS Classical design: One of the treatment rooms at … Read more