Wellness holidays

Matsuyama Castle, one of Ehime’s main attractions.

Japan

The delightful region of Japan tourists haven’t discovered yet

More than 10 million visitors flocked to Kyoto last year, while this delightful region welcomed only 500,000.

Anthony Dennis

Nihi Sumba offers a swimming with horses experience.

Travel tips

In the Year of the Horse, here’s an experience to boost your mental health

We are about to enter the Year of the Horse, which may be the perfect time to consider adding some horse interaction to your travel plans.

Lee Tulloch

Inspiration

Four surprising things I learnt at one of the world’s top wellness resorts

My goals are simple enough. I want to switch my brain off. I want to be able to get to sleep and stay asleep. I want to be active, but also remind myself how to relax.

Chloe Saltau

Cocktails and fluffy pancakes won’t do much to extend your longevity.

Japan

People here live longer than anyone, but my visit shortened my lifespan

Someone told me visiting this “blue zone” full of people over 100 years old would make me live longer. They lied.

Paul Marshall

Thailand

Can three days at a spa resort really improve your health and longevity?

I’m face-up on a massage table as a smiling Thai nurse presses firmly on my abdomen and enthusiastically encourages me to fart.

Kristie Kellahan

Soothing springs are popping up around the country.

Hepburn Springs

Victoria’s famous bathhouse reinvigorated, thanks to The Block

In the mid-1800s, Hepburn Springs became Australia’s first spa reserve. Now, the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa is celebrating its 130th birthday with a new look.