4 great getaways global sauna rituals

When temperatures fall, winter spa visits provide unique wellness benefits, from stress relief to boosted circulation and immune responses

IN A FOG Steam saunas like this one ...

THE BEST HEALTH DISCOVERIES OF 2025 CHANGED HOW WE FEEL. HERE ARE THE 10 HABITS THAT WE’RE KEEPING IN 2026…

(whatever your budget!)

CREATIVITY HAS LONG REIGNED IN SWEDISH LAPLAND — WHERE THE SÁMI HISTORICALLY USED THEIR INGENUITY TO SURVIVE THE COLD, DARK WINTERS, AND REGIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS STILL FLOURISH

From island-hopping in southerly Okinawa to farm experiences in rural Aomori and skiing in far northern Hokkaido, this diverse archipelago offers intriguing local culture, ancient history and epic wilderness experiences around every corner — and deeper exploration reaps huge rewards