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Ischia, the largest of the Phlegrean Islands, has – as long as man can remember – been considered the European capital of wellbeing. Its springs and ancient natural baths offer intense pleasure and relaxation, in any season, to those looking to combine the best of wellness and spa treatments, enogastronomy, idyllic scenery and even sport activity,...

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The term ‘spa’ is sometimes said to come from an acronym of the Latin phrase ‘sanus per aquam’, meaning ‘health through water’, but while that’s a neat idea, it isn’t true. The Romans usually didn’t even leave spaces between words when they wrote them, so there wasn’t much opportunity for inventing acronyms. It’s what they call a ‘backronym’. The t...

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Would you like to spend a pleasant stay in an elegant thermal resort to rest, take a break, and recover your psycho-physical balance far from the stressful pace of everyday life? We suggest you spend a pleasant holiday at thermal baths in Trentino Alto Adige as an effective antidote to the frenzy of modern life to recharge your energy while taking...

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Hunting for experiences to feel good: this is the trend of travelers in Italy. In the aftermath of the pandemic, the wellness sphere has become more relevant in travel. A trend that emerges clearly among tourists in the Belpaese (winter 2021-2022). "46% of travelers combine sports with other nature-based activities on vacation. And 22 percent pract...

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For many Americans, the gradual reopening of the country means more time out of doors, the slow return to gyms, and the chance to take a good look at how we’ve been treating our bodies during the many months we’ve spent, for the most part, indoors. But why weren’t we examining our indoor environments this way before the pandemic?  This week’s guest...

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As this pandemic grinds on, many of us italophiles grow increasingly anxious about our inability to travel freely to and from Italy. We look for various alternatives to keep the connection alive and vibrant: we practice our language lessons, we try out regional recipes in our own kitchens, and we watch enviously as Stanley Tucci gorges his way thro...

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