LiveShareTravel

Austrian spa town of Seefeld makes for perfect relaxation

The small Austrian Spa town of Seefeld has many wonderful features that draw visitors to it in winter and summer. But I was there to luxuriate in its spas and take in its wellness scene. Oh, and try one of it’s most unusual treatments – a beer bath.

Feast of the Three Kings in Medina Sidonia

As dusk begins to fall the excitement starts to rise and huge crowds of people gather for the Feast of the Three Kings. Making our way through the narrow cobbled side roads of the small Andalusian town of Medina Sidonia, we join the expectant throng awaiting the annual procession. The Feast of the Three Kings parade will wind it way around the heart of the town as it has for centuries.

The mountains stretch towards the sky around Salzburg

I was in Zell am See and stuck – it was a great place to be stuck – with alpine lake and mountain views, but I was being seduced by the town and struggled to discover the rest of the area although I’d heard there were many great things to do in Salzburg. Heading out from my resort Hotel Neue Post, I visited one of Austria’s most famous cities.

Mixed nude spas are commonplace in Austria - but are they for everyone

Recently we ran a story on Austria’s mixed nudist spa culture, yes, that’s right, the Austrian’s like to go bare in their saunas and steam rooms. And as Terry explains he’s something of a fan of the whole mixed nudist spa thing, but is it for everyone?

View of the rock pools at Garachico, one of Tenerife's northern delights

Garachico’s volcanic past hasn’t just defined its present but completely reshaped its landscape. Just over 300 years ago lava flows from Mount Teide devastated the town, destroyed its thriving port and plunged this once rich and sophisticated town into great hardship. However, thankfully its historical heart is still there, as are examples of Canarian architecture.

Red dragonfly in the water gardens of Puerto de la Cruz's botanical gardens

Tenerife isn’t especially known for its wildlife – flora or fauna, particularly in the arid conditions of the south of the island, however the lush green north has botanical gardens that really make it stand out. The botanical gardens of Puerto de la Cruz or Jardín de Aclimatación de La Orotava to be precise, are home to a hugely impressive array of plants from the four corners of the globe.