Both Malev (www. malev. com) and Aer Lingus (www. aerlingus. com) fly from Dublin to Budapest.

So what's to see then?

The city is awash with things to see with the Castle Hill district especially atmospheric. St Stephen's basilica is the largest church in town and there are numerous galleries and museums which are well worth a look, particularly the Hungarian National Gallery. In keeping with our health/fitness theme this week it's important to note that many visitors come to Budapest for the waters, so to speak, because this is serious thermal spa territory. The Gellert Hotel, for example, was purposebuilt to promote the city as a spa destination and it's located where hot springs have been bubbling for more than seven centuries.

The baths here are really beautiful with exquisite art nouveau decor and the entrance fee is reasonable.

North of the city's Chain Bridge is the district of Vizivaros, known as 'Water Town' since medieval times.

Here you'll find the Turkish Kiraly Baths with a 16th century pool, while closeby are the Lukacs Baths so you're spoilt for choice when it comes to bathtime.

And accommodation?

All the five-star options are here, from the Four Seasons and the Hilton to the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus.

Another good choice would be the elegant Danubius Grand Hotel (www. danubiusgroup. com) where the opulent decor and old-world atmosphere are real comfort-zone stuff.

Guests here can also use the baths of the adjoining Thermal Hotel.