In the searing heat of summer in western Egypt, at the hottest time of the day, sufferers of rheumatism, joint pain, infertility or impotence lie buried neck-deep in the sand of Siwa near Dakrour ...

Would you lie in a bathtub full of Volcanic Ash if it promised to give you younger looking skin? Well, I tried it, and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. The One Spa in Bangkok, Thailand ...

The sand in Siwa, Egypt, is said to have healing properties that can help ease joint pain, cure impotence and infertility Get daily headlines and breaking news alerts for FREE by signing up to our ...

It was 28 years ago when I first visited Japan; at the time I lived and worked out of London. I was working for Thistle Hotels head office as a 20-something International Sales Manager (Far East). It ...

Forget the ocean. In Ibusuki, a beachside city on Kyushu Island in Japan’s subtropical south, it’s all about the sand. Not the dark color of the sandy granules or even the length or width of the ...

Japan is world-famous for its abundance of onsen hot springs, but those looking for a slightly more unique bathing experience should look no further than Beppu in Oita Prefecture. Beppu, located on ...

A sand bath - 10 minutes of burying oneself neck-deep in the hot sand for therapy - at Merzouga costs up to $13. But many come here not just for the cure but also for breathtaking sunsets, camel ...

EDGEWATER, New Jersey -- Just across the Hudson River in Edgewater, New Jersey is a city escape awaits. A rooftop infinity pool, hot tubs, multiple saunas, a relaxation room, and a volcanic sand bath.

Covered by a thick blankets of scorching hot sand, just his head on show, the grimacing look on this man's faces says it all - it hurts. But these pictures depict a classic 'no pain, no gain' scenario ...