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The 16,000-square-foot Asaya Spa is a true lakefront sanctuary, with an indoor pool, a heated outdoor infinity pool, multiple saunas, a glass-walled solarium, and treatments that blend locally foraged ...

In the serene landscapes of Austria, set amidst picturesque vistas and offering unparalleled luxury, two exceptional destinations stand out in the realm of wellness and relaxation: St. Martins Therme ...

Austria and Germany abound with popular resorts called thermen where getting the full sauna experience typically means having to take it all off. By Valeriya Safronova Valeriya Safronova, who is based ...

For every leg-aching mountain pass and ski run, there is a glorious spa – Roman, arty, framed by the Alps, Austria has it. Austria is a steam-cleaned dream of a country. For every leg-aching mountain ...

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It takes me less than 20 minutes to transfer myself from the slopes to the sauna – including the time required for that never-elegant style of walking that goes hand-in-hand with wearing ski boots.

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