Why Americans are going dancing wearing only a towel | CNN

Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. In our roundup of travel news this week, why social bathhouses are a hot new wellness trend, the Portuguese chicken shop Chinese tourists are traveling thousands of miles to visit, plus travel chaos in the Middle East. Look away, Nordic sauna purists. Social bathhouses have taken North America by storm, but it’s a little different from how they do it in Europe. We’re talking DJs, dancing and a wellness experience that comes with a wallop of “whoop-whoop.” Montreal, Toronto and New York are key players right now, with new spots also planned for Dallas, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia. Here’s why it’s a good time to grab a towel. In Russia, meanwhile, ice floating is a growing trend. Participants spend 20 to 40 minutes in icy water while wearing a thermal suit. The waterproof, buoyant outfits maintain body temperature for six hours, manufacturers say, even when temperatures are as low as -20 C (-4 F). Watch here. Finally, it’s been a strange ski season in the United States, with many Canadian visitors staying aw