Health, Hot springs and Wellness

The custom of exploiting the healing properties of spa waters finds its roots in the past. This is why, starting in the 1800s, several establishments of immense artistic and architectural value began to be developed in the style of the time - and are still in business today! Here are 5 historic spas in Emilia Romagna.

Visiting it is a pleasure, for its rich vegetation, as well as for its architecture, from the castles and medieval porticoes to the Art Nouveau buildings and the more modern cubic building of the thermal baths. We propose a tour of the city, a mix of the Belle Époque and the contemporary, which will show you a new soul.

Lush forests, peaks with breathtaking views, coastlines with crystal-clear sea. Tuscany presents a variety of landscapes to be discovered. There are many paths for trekking: here are some of them, winding their way along mountain roads, mule tracks and ancient road networks. Routes for all tastes and levels of difficulty, surrounded by unspoilt nature.

Is an astonishing 50-metre by 30-metre stone basin into which hot spring water, at 49 degrees centigrade, has been gushing since Etruscan times. Today, it is no longer possible to bathe in it as St Catherine, Lorenzo the Magnificent or the pilgrims of the Via Francigena once did. To compensate, the thermal hotels in the village provide all kinds of wellness facilities.

Recoaro Terme, thermal baths in the province of Vicenza, is nestled in the beautiful Conca di Smeraldo, at the foot of the little Dolomites. It is the ideal location for a relaxing day trip dedicated to outdoor activities, health and wellbeing. The magic of this place is due to its well known healing waters, which flow from various springs that are used for healing thermal baths, in the historic complex of Recoaro thermal baths.

Studies say that males tend to neglect their mental health and well-being, not paying due attention to the balance between mind and body. On top of the ever-increasing stress and pace of daily life, the pandemic has added new pressures and forced us to take on new challenges. Taking a break and treating ourselves to personalised detoxifying and regenerative treatments is no longer a fad but a necessity. Fortunately, many facilities in Italy offer wellness courses tailored to men, as well as holistic programmes that take care of the body and spirit through a global approach. We recommend making the most of the end of summer to rediscover yourself by indulging in a men's wellness holiday, where you can relax and recharge your batteries so you can face the new “academic year” in the best way possible.

Meditation, forest bathing, tree hugging and spiritual walks are experiences all to be enjoyed in Trentino for those who love nature and wellness.

In South Tyrol, a land of vineyards and outstanding wines, amidst enchanting landscapes and unspoilt nature, anyone who decides to visit can breathe in and savour the true essence of this product. Walking in the open air while admiring the beauty of the terraces, at the table savouring its full flavour, and in the thermal spas enjoying its therapeutic properties. Scattered throughout this enchanting region are exclusive facilities where you can indulge in the excellence of the area and experience the benefits of wine therapy. Scrubs, massages and various types of treatments are carried out with grape-seeds, the waste products of wine production, or actual wine to restore psycho-physical wellbeing and more besides. The properties of grapes are well known: in particular the flavonoids, which slow down the ageing process, make it an extremely effective skin care product.

Enjoying a detox holiday in Sardinia is the ideal choice for those who want to indulge in healthy relaxation while appreciating unique scenery surrounded by nature. What if we told you that there is a bona fide tour operator, ready to give you a 'digital detox'? That's right. It is called Logout Livenow and it is the first digital detox agency in Italy.

If there’s never any respite from your workload at the office, with commitments increasing every day, and in your free time you briefly dive into social networks or watch a bit of TV, it might be worth considering a relaxing break. The detox and wellness retreats in Lombardy certainly have a lot to offer.

An active, detox holiday inspired by nature and eco-sustainability taking in nature, history and plenty of seascapes. These five parks in Southern Italy invite you to plunge into truly authentic beauty: full immersion could hardly be closer at hand.

What could be better than combining intense days on ski slopes with relaxing well-being and spa treatments? There are several destinations in the Alps that precisely offer this opportunity, for all tastes and abilities: here are as number of destinations you absolutely should know about.