Tagged: spa

The Simple Thing You Can Do to Prevent the Upsell at a Spa

It's one of the most vexing aspects of going for a massage or facial at a spa. Just when you've sunk into the treatment bed, zoned out to the zen, and managed to let go of months of…

Stay in an Old English Textile Mill That's Now An Eco-Friendly Spa

In 1911, a new wool mill was built in Linthwaite, between Leeds and Manchester in Yorkshire, England. It was the same year as RMS Titanic, that fateful ship, was built, and out of the…

You Can Take a Sudsy Soak in Beer at a Spa in Denver

A day spa in Denver brings new meaning to the term "slinging suds." At the Beer Spa, a wellness retreat/taproom that opened in 2021, the signature service is a 90-minute "Beer Bath…

Our Weekly Travel Podcasts: The Future of Cruising and Far-Flung Adventures

Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC in New York and our…

In India, a 14th-Century Fort Becomes a Luxury Resort

A 14th-century fort-and-palace complex in northern India will soon begin welcoming guests as a luxury resort. Fort Barwara, built more than 700 years ago by the Chauhan rulers of…

Norwegian Encore: Take a Bow-to-Stern Tour of the Cruise Ship

The Norwegian Encore cruise ship has a fitting name. After all, this is a vessel that repeats the layout and most of the onboard thrills of its siblings in Norwegian Cruise Line’s…

Where Spain and Portugal Mix: A Galicia Vacation of Wine, Seafood, and Festivals

The Iberian peninsula’s rugged northwest has been divided since 1139, when King Afonso Henriques broke with his Spanish relatives to create Portugal. Eight centuries on, inhabitants of…