August 20, 2026
LISTEN: Are Americans Ready for Stadium-Sized Health Spas?
LISTEN: Are Americans Ready for Stadium-Sized Health Spas?

Health spas in the United States are small, expensive, and often exclusive. In Europe, spa culture is supersized, egalitarian, and designed to accommodate the masses. Therme, a global giant in the industry of wellness, has built a handful of stadium-sized spas across Europe. Now, the company is eyeing Dallas and Washington D.C. for expansion. In the latest Long Read on the Outside Podcast, we travel with writer Bill Gifford to Bucharest, Romania, to try out relaxation in the style of the Roman Baths. Are Americans ready to rest and relax at this scale?

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