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The bath house at Chester's roman fort is one of the best preserved on Hadrian's Wall and shows the sort of luxury off duty Roman soldiers could enjoy

On alternating days, men and women sauna and swim naked in Urjönkadun Uimahalli, a 1920s art deco public bath house in the heart of the Finnish capital.

Katarzyna Kozyra was responsible for a media backlash in Poland and a re-appraisal of women's roles in the country

For more than 100 years thermal bathing has attracted tourists to Rotorua. The Government Gardens were developed to complement the original hospital and mineral baths.

Hadrian's Baths in Leptis Magna incorporated libraries, massage rooms, a swimming pool and palestra, making it more of a roman leisure centre that a simple bath house

Concentrated into a small area within a mile of Chollerford, in the River North Tyne valley, is a cluster of some of the finest relics of the Roman occupation of Britain.

Gloucestershire offers up an abundance of ancient Roman Villas and the most intricate and complex is the Chedworth Roman Villa dating from the 2nd to the 5th century.

Alexander Springs Campground in the Ocala National Forest is an oasis of opportunity for campers, hikers, and backpackers, as well as anyone who enjoys outdoor activity.

The view from Steel Rigg car park along Hadrian's Wall is one of the most photographed in Northumberland, appearing in much of the county's promotional literature.

The Russian banya is a cultural experience not to be missed by anyone visiting Russia or lucky enough to live in a city that has traditional Russian steam baths.

Less than two miles north of Bishop Auckland stands a relic of the early Roman occupation of Britain. A similar distance to the west is one that dates from Saxon times

An unusual foreign film, shot in black and white but colour tinted and near-silent, Tuvalu has already earned cult status and been compared to Eraserhead and Delicatessen

Afghanistan is a country torn apart by war. Undeterred, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture is quietly rebuilding the country's urban landscapes and restoring hope

If you are going to experience a massage in a Turkish bath, it should be in the most famous baths in Istanbul. The attendants know their stuff and are used to tourists.

After a day walking around the Topkapi Palace or rubbing shoulders with hundreds of tourists in the Grand Bazaar, what better way to relax than by having a Turkish Bath?

Once the home of Poppaea, wife of the Emperor Nero, this villa was the perfect elite holiday home, complete with bath house, gardens, guest suite and swimming pool.

Situated on the coast Libyan coast to the east of Leptis Magna, the villa Selene is notable not only for its fine mosaics but for the survival of its overall structure.

A visit to a hammam or bath house is one of of the genuine cultural experiences for those who travel to Morocco - as real as the souks and the medinas.

One day in Edinburgh just can't do it justice. But you can squeeze the highlights of the Old Town into less than 24 hours.

Saunas and steam rooms - whether in a luxurious spa, traditional Turkish bath, or home steam shower - offer a range of physical and mental benefits.

Early settlers were fascinated by Colorado's many mineral springs and their amazing abilities to heal conditions as diverse as tuberculosis and arthritis.

Spring camping in the Tucson, Arizona area brings together golfers, hikers, bird watchers, nature photographers, spring wildflower followers, and even snow skiers!

Originally an Etruscan town, the Tuscan town of Fiesole also has substantial Roman remains

In the hills to the south east of Carthage, Dougga is a former Numidian town with impressive roman remains

Sbeitla is notable its religious buildings, particularly its rare temples to the Capitoline triad and its early Christian churches

Estonia markes the "Yuletide" season with centuries-old traditions that have their roots in pagan rituals.

With heavenly animation, an imaginative cast, a beautiful score, and an inspirational story of friendship, determination, and love, 'Spirited Away' is a must for all.

Visitors to Bhutan will find a range of hotels and lodges near Paro International Airport, convenient for early flights or exploring local sights.

In Japan, the custom of bathing is, perhaps, one of the most widely celebrated customs of the nation, and there is no better place to do it than in onsen, or hot springs.

An introduction to Geneva State Park in Northeast Ohio on Lake Erie, a great place for a weekend getaway for water fun.

Butters starts a kissing company. However, what Butters doesn't realize is that his kissing company is turning into something a little more than just kisses.

Sex trade was abundant in the city of Pompeii, but scholars disagree about whether it was conducted in secrecy or out in the open.

The holidays can be a welcome break of sleep-late mornings and spontaneous activities. This time without a regular schedule can cause the ADHD child to be overwhelmed.

Resting grandly in the foothills of Marbella, Hotel Villa Padierna's superb accommodation and facilities offer guests the best luxury vacation in Spain' s Costa del Sol.

The Byzantine period in Sabratha saw the building of churches from reclaimed classical roman buildings. Many of the city's Christian cemeteries were also established

Deceit and mystery surround a Russian mob family in Northern London; there's great tension, violence and a naked bathhouse fight sequence, all worth checking out.

Built in Mediterranean style with fashionable Roman gardens, mosaics and frescos, Fishbourne as a Roman palace for a Romano British ruler

Hadrian's Wall long distance walk stretches coast to coast across the north of England. Following the line of the Roman wall the national trail visits many Roman ruins.

This US immigration processing center for 62 years was the scene of many tragedies. Its Great Hall is a place where voices of the dead and other sounds are heard.

This Christmas season, why not give healthy holiday gifts that encourage healthy eating, exercise and relaxation? Healthy holiday gifts are both useful and appreciated.

Many tourists visit Chinatown each year. But what many do not realize is that Chinatown rivals other Chinese cities such as Hong Kong in terms of historical significance

Inexpensive Knoxville RV park and campground offers amenities, lakeside campsites, and privacy plus an ideal location near attractions but grows busy during UT home games

At Chesters, the granaries, hospital and workshops do not survive. But there are a range of other buildings with many details to add to our knowledge of a typical roman f

Morocco is a safe, accessible and exciting holiday playground for families. Pirate coves, camel rides, unspoiled beaches - an affordable playground for kids of all ages.

Just a few miles from the busiest theme parks of the world lies a quiet hidden treasure still within the city limits of Orlando, Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake.

Malay, Chinese, Indian and Thai traditions, along with Ayurvedic techniques, are the focus of this Asian resort's spa treatments.

In the See Delphi and Die audiobook, Lindsey Davis and narrator Christian Rodska, take listeners on a journey to ancient Greece as Falco investigates two murders.

Ocean City, Maryland is by far Maryland's biggest, best beach. But where are some of the smaller secret beaches of Maryland's Eastern Shore?

More than a spa treatment, aromatherapy was used as medicine in Egypt, Arabia, Greece and Rome, and by healers in European monasteries in the Middle Ages.

Gazing from banks of the river Bosphorus, which divides Istanbul into East and West, one of the world's greatest cities is laid out, ready to discover.