Mountain Hiking in Aulus-les-Bains, France
I haven’t done any serious hiking since I was a Boy Scout. But when I visited Aulus-les-Bains, in Midi-Pyrenees, France, I couldn’t resist the lure of nature.
I haven’t done any serious hiking since I was a Boy Scout. But when I visited Aulus-les-Bains, in Midi-Pyrenees, France, I couldn’t resist the lure of nature.
After a particularly hectic month, Andrew and I decided to treat ourselves to a day of rest, relaxation and most importantly, some quality time together. After a year of hard work adjusting to a new company, a new country and a new life, we needed a break. So, we thought, when in Belgium, do as the Belgians do — let’s go to the spa.
Whether it’s a luxury hotel in the heart of the city or a rural retreat in the Belgian countryside, we share the best spa hotels in Belgium for your ultimate relaxing holiday.
It’s no secret; I love relaxing at a great spa. So, when I visited Budapest, Hungary, home to dozens of modern and traditional spas and Turkish baths, I knew I had to visit one. My pick – Gellért Spa and Baths.
We absolutely love the spas in Belgium, so when a CheeseWeb reader recommended we visit Carolus Thermen in Aachen, Germany, we wondered how it would compare. It turns out, at least one German spa is just as good as its Belgian neighbours.
It’s been blistering hot in Brussels for the past week or so. Although I love to see the sun, after melting in my 30+ degree living-room, I was ready to cool off. Fighting for a square inch of sand on the Belgian coast didn’t appeal and we’ve decided not to renew our gym membership, so the pool was out. Wondering where I could escape the heat on Saturday, I realised we hadn’t been to a Belgian spa in over a year.
It was just under a year ago that Andrew and I had our first spa experience in Belgium. After a wonderfully relaxing day, we vowed that it would not be our last. In fact, The Grimbergen Spa has become a regular haunt for us. Usually initiated by Andrew, (although I admittedly don’t put up much objection), our spa trips have become a monthly ritual.
Our guest contributor, Bridget, takes us into the noise, circuit-side at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps and offers her tips for watching this spectacular event.
With the arrival of the warm and sunny weather, it’s finally spa season, (well let’s face it, it’s always spa season in Belgium). We thought it would be a great time to recap 3 of our favourite spas in Belgium.
While the Arosea and Terme Merano spas, in South Tyrol, Italy, have different wellness philosophies, they both use the best regional products for their treatments. and Terme Merano spas, in South Tyrol, Italy, have different wellness philosophies, they both use the best regional products for their treatments.
In late November, I visited Cannes, France to review the Radisson Blu 1835 Hotel & Thalasso for my final duty, this year, as a Radisson #bluBlogger.
Today we want to inspire you to get our and explore Belgium. Here are our top 15 weekend getaways in Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels.
We share all the best things to do in Liege (both the city and the province) including the best Liege hotels, and the best restaurants in Liege, Belgium.
We’ve compiled a list of 32 castle hotels in Belgium you can book online including a full range of accommodations from 5-star hotels to castles you can rent for family holidays to your dream Belgian wedding castle.
The Instants d’Absolu Ecolodge is the perfect retreat on Lac du Pêcher, in the heart of Auvergne’s Volcanoes Regional Park.
Vigilius Mountain Resort is a unique retreat in the South Tyrolean Mountains and the perfect wellness destination in northern Italy.
Good things come in small packages, and that’s true of the tiny region of Aosta Valley, Italy. Gemma shares why this corner of the Alps is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and slow travellers. Read on to learn all the best things to do in Aosta Valley, Italy.
If the hoards of tourists keep you away from the Mediterranean, you can still have an amazing European beach vacation. We share 10 of the Best Beaches in Germany for your seaside pleasure.
Whether you’re visiting Belgium for the first time or you need to recommend a hotel to visiting family, we tell you exactly where to stay in Brussels, Belgium.