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Rick Steves’ Europe: Naked and free in Europe’s spas

Rick Steves encourages travelers to observe proper etiquette while enjoying the relaxation benefits of European public baths and spas.

  • Travel experts recommend visiting public baths and spas in Europe for relaxation, noting some feel 'prudish' but find these venues a calming retreat.
  • The Caracalla Spa remains a popular destination where it may have served as a relief spot for rheumatism, and modern facilities feature indoor and outdoor social areas.
  • Providing a circuit of peaceful pools and tiled sauna rooms, visitors should note the experience requires only a towel and includes a signature soap-and-brush massage.
  • Guests are advised not to 'wimp out' on the cold plunge after hot water, as the process is intended to be contemplative and allows visitors to focus entirely on their body in the spa.
  • Seeking a quiet, restorative break, visitors often report feeling five years younger after experiencing public baths in Europe.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Naked and free in Europe’s spas

With my intense travel schedule, I savor detours where I put away the schedule and notes and simply enjoy the moment. And for me, there’s no better detour in Europe than visiting a public bath or spa for a relaxing,…

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