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Spa weekends: Where to go in Europe for a relaxing wellness escape

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Health news

MEPs are calling for better protection of patients abroad

MEPs are warning of the risks of medical treatments abroad and called for better implementation of cross-border healthcare rules, to enable EU citizens to access medical treatment within the bloc.

Europe News

Turkey's Ballıca Cave captivates visitors with its stalactites and sta

The UNESCO World Heritage Site attracted 90,000 tourists in 2024.

Destinations

‘New year new me’: Visit Bhutan for a trip to recharge and refresh

Spending time in Bhutan can teach you to slow down, connect with nature and be inspired by Buddhist compassion.

Destinations

Discover Algeria’s thermal springs, spas and hammams in 2025

Algeria's hot springs have been sought out for millennia by Romans, Berber tribes and Ottoman sultans.

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Moments

Turkey teeth: Is cheap dental work abroad worth the risk?

While it might seem like a tempting way to save money, getting treatment abroad involves some serious risks that could lead to long-term dental problems.

Moments

Dream holiday: Catching up on sleep is now a popular reason to travel

A recent survey found that 39 per cent of Brits ranked rest and relaxation top of their holiday requirements this year.

Moments

Cryotherapy, IV drips and hiking: Inside the world’s best medical spa

Austria’s Vivamayr gives you full permission to rest, switch off from tech and only think about yourself - rare treats in our fast-paced world.

Residences

This health retreat is hidden 350 metres inside a salt cave

See inside the salt mountain where people travel from all over the world to stay and breathe deep.

Moments

'I got €20 botox in South Korea and I’m hooked’

Inside South Korea’s viral beauty clinics - where botox costs only €20.

Travel News

Mexico travel: is it still safe after the murder of two tourists?

The harrowing murder of two Americans on a medical tourism trip has shed light on the dangers of certain parts of Mexico.

Travel News

'Turkey teeth': UK issues travel warning following 22 deaths in Turkey

Tourists are advised to use medical providers who are approved by the Ministry of Health.

Partner content

For 30 days a year Dubai transforms into a city-wide gym

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Now in its sixth year, Dubai Fitness Challenge is bigger than ever with a 30-day calendar of classes and events. The challenge is simple: complete 30 minutes of activity every day for 30 days

Travel News

Istanbul is booming with tourists in 2022, government reports

Foreign arrivals in the Turkish city have surpassed pre-pandemic levels.

Conscious Travel

Will travellers boycott the US because of its stance on abortion?

As the US moves to criminalise abortion across many states, is it possible that the Roe vs Wade decision could affect tourism recovery in America?

Health news

Ukraine war leaves surrogate babies stranded in a Kyiv bomb shelter

Dozens of babies born to surrogate mothers are waiting in a Kyiv bomb shelter for their foreign biological parents to claim them, as the war in Ukraine tears through a once booming cross-border business.

Moments

Bulgaria is a top destination for 2022 wellness breaks - here's why

In partnership with Bulgaria Travel

From balneological resorts set amongst a backdrop of abundant mineral springs to temperate weather that lends itself to climatotherapy, we explore the best Bulgaria has to offer in terms of year-round treatments, recreation and rest for your holidays in 2022.