<description>&lt;p&gt;Elaine Glusac, the Frugal Travelers columnist for the New York Times, came on to discuss wellness vacations that won’t break the bank. These include robotic massages, public bathhouses, forest bathing, affordable spas and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Places, treatments, and companies discussed in this episode included:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The New York Times&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Japan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Scandinavia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Finland&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Sweden &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Iceland&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Saunas&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Forest bathing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Hot springs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://the-frommers-travel-show.captivate.fm/partnerships-frommers"&gt;Voyascape Podcast Network&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the Smart Travel Podcast&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://the-frommers-travel-show.captivate.fm/smarttravelpodcast"&gt;Smart Travel Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Frommer's Travel Show

Pauline Frommer

Affordable Wellness Vacations

MAR 22, 202624 MIN
The Frommer's Travel Show

Affordable Wellness Vacations

MAR 22, 202624 MIN

Description

Elaine Glusac, the Frugal Travelers columnist for the New York Times, came on to discuss wellness vacations that won’t break the bank. These include robotic massages, public bathhouses, forest bathing, affordable spas and more.Places, treatments, and companies discussed in this episode included:The New York TimesJapanScandinaviaFinlandSweden IcelandSaunasForest bathingHot springsMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast NetworkCheck out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast