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Heat-focused wallowing has been the hot ticket for more than 2,000 years thanks to the Romans’ knack for building settlements around hot springs, most famously Aquae Sulis, which we now know as Bath. The Swiss, too, have been tapping into the benefits of toasty underground waters for centuries.

With January a cold month that’s best spent keeping warm and well, our writer selects 20 spots across the globe where you can do just that

September can be a lovely month in the UK, with golden light and only a whisper of autumn. The perfect time then to embrace the great outdoors . . . by going to

From a converted horsebox in Coleraine to a cave in Limavady, and an off-the-grid cottage in the Mournes, there’s an array of accommodation choices offering something special across Northern Ireland.

We could all do with a pamper, but if you find the thought of sharing facilities less than relaxing, some hotels have more exclusive options

The pandemic has taught us all the value of the great outdoors. From lockdown loops to the (relatively) carefree weeks when we escaped to Ireland’s gorgeous mountains, coast and lakes, the wilderness has been a source of comfort, escape and joy in anxious times. We’ve learned how good we feel when we get outside for even a short stroll — how fresh air and a brisk pace can give us a whole new perspective. Science backs it up, too. A study of 20,000 people by the University of Exeter’s E...