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By Gareth Huw Davies for The Mail on Sunday Updated: 14:30 BST, 30 November 2011 e-mail View comments Bath, an entire city colour -coded in golden local stone , boasts a spa fed by the only naturally warm springs in Britain. The many other reasons to visit this masterpiece in the west include the original Georgian streets , where Jane Austen and her characters walked, as well as a rich variety of shops and restaurants. Gareth Huw Davies revisits a favourite place, and is smitten anew. Calm: Even at night Bath is cloaked in a golden glow - much of it is unchanged since the 18th Century 1. Swimming sensation Drifting at sunset in a rooftop, open-air pool, in waters naturally heated – more than a mile underground – to 91F (33C), is one of the rarest pleasures in Britain. Thermae Bath Spa (www.thermaebathspa.com), a great glass cube of a building next to Bath Abbey, opened in 2006 to recycle raindrops that fell here 10,000 years ago. This is indulgence not to be rushed. A range o...

Chris Tranter of Bristan explains how focusing on homeowners’ needs when it comes to bathroom products can help towards a house purchase. A new home isn’t just a financial investment for consumers – it can be a huge emotional attachment too. Homes are a place to build a life and express an individual sense of style. With prospective homeowners believing that it takes eight years to save enough money for a deposit, the decision to buy is rarely taken lightly, and many buyers won’t settle for anything less than their perfect home. When it comes to a successful build, it’s often the subtler details which make all the difference. With this in mind, it’s important to carefully consider the overall design concept, whether it’s a starter home, city-centre apartment or a large family household . A recent survey by GoCompare found that 25 per cent of homebuyers are put off buying if the house has an outdated kitchen or bathroom. In light of this, it’s crucial that a housebuilder’s choice of t...

Thermae Bath Spa " /> Water is the ultimate life, pure as crystal, the divine influx.” – Ted Hughes. Thanks to it’s thermal springs, which are the only hot springs in the UK, delivering over one million litres of naturally hot, mineral-rich waters every day, Bath has long been associated with health and restoration. The seemingly miraculous emergence of the hot water steaming amongst the marshes was worshipped by first the Celts, then the Romans, who built baths and a temple to Minerva – goddess of healing and wisdom – on the site, founding one of their only settlements used purely for recreation instead of as a garrison. You can’t argue with history, so what better way to experience the beauty of Bath than at Thermae Bath Spa , the only spa which uses the natural water of the thermal springs? While the waters emerge from the three springs in Bath at a steaming 45°C, they are cooled down during the filtration process to the optimum bathing temperature , a relaxing 34°C which ...

Spa-like details such as glass tile and soothing colors are a trend in home bathrooms, as in this one by interior designer Lori Graham . When it comes to the latest in bathrooms, spa- inspired spaces rule . Goodbye, fussy details. Hello, Zen oasis. “Turning your bathroom into something you might see at a luxury resort is really big right now,” says Shannon Kadwell, a designer for Anthony Wilder Design/Build in Cabin John. Spa-like details range from showers with multiple body sprays and rainfall “water tiles” to walls bedecked with dazzling glass tile . But the trend goes beyond finishes and fixtures. “In years prior, a bathroom was just a shower, a toilet, and a sink,” Kadwell says. “The modern bathroom is a multi-function room with separate areas.” Think distinct but connected spaces designated for cleaning, changing, relaxing, and even admiring the scenery. A house’s master suite, she says, has become a living space in which the bathroom and bedroom are connected via dressing are...

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter address: 2201 Orleans Drive Lake Buena Vista , FL 32830-1000 Phone: 407-934-5000 | Fax: 407-934-5353 Check In: 3:00pm | Check Out: 11:00am Number of Rooms: 1008 Category: Moderate Maximum persons per room: 4 (2 if booking a King room) Total Number of rooms:  1008 Room size:  314 Sq Ft. Charge for 3rd and 4th guest: $15 per night / per additional adult Credit Cards accepted : Disney Gift Card , Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter - Overview Port Orleans French Quarter combines the energy of Mardis Gras with the charm of New Orlean's iconic French Quarter into one of Disney's most intimate resorts . While this is the smallest of Disney's 'moderate' category resorts , Port Orelans French Quarter is also among the most popular. There are seven buildings housing the resort's 1008 rooms, situated along quaint "streets...

Recently by Joseph Mercola: The Guilty Pleasure That Could Save You From HeartDisease Story at-a-glance Recent research indicates some cases of nasal congestion may be alleviated by cooling and decreasing the humidity in the air you breathe The ideal level of relative humidity for sinus health, and to prevent growth of mold and fungi in your home, is between 35-45 percent The vast majority of chronic sinusitis cases may be due to exposure to mold or fungi rather than bacteria, which antibiotics cannot treat. Antibiotics are only recommended for short-term use if your sinusitis is in fact caused by a bacterial infection. Using antibiotics for sinusitis caused by viral, mold or fungal infection may have serious long- term health ramifications According to a Mayo Clinic study , as much as 96 percent of people suffering from chronic sinusitis are “fungal sensitized,” meaning they have immune responses triggered by inhaled fungal organisms All- natural treatment options for acute s...