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...those who prefer a human's touch to a reptile's. It's also worthwhile to splash in the mineral-laden Dead Sea, renowned as a health spa ever since the Queen of Sheba raved about its medicinal properties 4,000 years ago. (Hint: resorts like the Mövenpick on the Jordanian side are more luxurious and, because they are less traveled, far cheaper.) Around the Dead Sea, though, stay away from the snakes: their touch might soothe, but their bite is fatal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Spa That Slithers | 9/25/2008 | See Source »

...still visible in the Old Town and testify to the city's defense system. Walking up and down the hilly streets could be tiring, a good reason to replenish your energies with the best ice cream this side of the Alps. Head for the restaurant of the Mövenpick Hotel in Ouchy and order a café glacé: two scoops of espresso ice cream swimming in iced coffee, topped with whipped cream, chopped nuts and warm chocolate syrup. After you taste this, you may never want to leave...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Lausanne: From Glacier to Glacé | 4/30/2001 | See Source »

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