What’s on offer?
Czech Republic: the main resorts are Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne, in west Bohemia. Packages available on request from London-based operator Cedok.
Cyprus: the island has a number of four and five-star hotels with health and fitness centres. Packages in the resorts of Paphos and Limassol are featured by Amathus Holidays.
France: the main spa resort is Biarritz in the Bordeaux region, a big thalassotherapy (sea water treatment) centre. Packages are featured by Erna Low and Holiday Options.
Germany: key resorts include Baden-Baden in the Black Forest, Bad Reichenhall in Bavaria and Bad Neuenahr near the Rhine valley. The resorts are featured by specialists Moswin and DER Travel Service.
Hungary: Budapest has a collection of modern and traditional hotels with spas. Packages are featured by Danube Travel.
Italy: Ischia, an island in the Bay of Naples near Capri, has hot springs. Hotels on the island offer spa treatments. The resort is brochured by Citalia as part of a one-week package.
Slovenia: the main resort is Portoroz, on the Adriatic Sea. Packages are offered by Cambridgeshire-based Slovenija Pursuits.
Tunisia: the northern resort of Hammamet has a number of modern four and five-star hotels with thalassotherapy centres, featured by Panorama and Prestige Holidays.