Picture this: a cool summer evening, starry sky, achy feet from a long day of sightseeing and the buzzing feeling of a holiday high. A nighttime swim in an ordinary pool just isn’t cutting it for you, so why not go for something a little more au naturel? Uncover the secrets of a luxurious hot spring hidden in the depths of trees and earth. With wild thermal pools all around the world, your options for a sizzling dip are endless.
Colorado, United States
The state nestled between the mountains is filled with heated waterholes perfect for a summer afternoon or a wintery escape from the snowy slopes. Take Conundrum Hot Springs in Aspen for example. You can hike through 8.5 miles of grand scenery to find yourself immersed in the comforting warmth of this magical hot spring.
New Zealand
This secluded country could be renamed ‘hot pool heaven’ with thermal springs of all varieties popping up from north to south. For starters, a slightly more rustic option is the cloudy hot springs at Ngawha. Sworn by the locals to offer healing benefits, these natural baths have been used to relieve skin rashes and joint pain for centuries. But if you’re not staying up north and prefer a more lush and picturesque experience, The Lost Spring near Whitianga offers waterfalls, forests and a hot spring flowing in from 600 metres below the earth’s surface.
Santorini, Greece
All over the world, people inevitably think of sun, sea and sand when talking about Greece. Its organically lavish ways cease to amaze even the natives. So call me crazy, but I find it hard to be surprised that Santorini offers an experience such as this: a balmy mud bath-hot spring in Nea Kameni. A perfect place to relax and enjoy the calming atmosphere under the blue skies.
Costa Rica
With tour groups guiding you along the Arenal Volcano hike, you can’t help but wonder what treasure awaits you at the end of the trail. And trust us, you will not be disappointed with the final prize: beautiful hot pools surrounded by forest, fresh air and flowers – these warm waterholes are mother earth’s pot of gold.
South of France
For the fifth and final, hot springs may not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking of France, but there are wonderful choices for a cozy experience in the great outdoors. Rich with history and extravagant valley views, thermal baths in Bains de Dorres date all the way back to the Roman times. Best history lesson I can think of.
John-Christian Moquette is a Partner at IAVRA.If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.
New Zealand
This secluded country could be renamed ‘hot pool heaven’ with thermal springs of all varieties popping up from north to south. For starters, a slightly more rustic option is the cloudy hot springs at Ngawha. Sworn by the locals to offer healing benefits, these natural baths have been used to relieve skin rashes and joint pain for centuries. But if you’re not staying up north and prefer a more lush and picturesque experience, The Lost Spring near Whitianga offers waterfalls, forests and a hot spring flowing in from 600 metres below the earth’s surface.
Santorini, Greece
All over the world, people inevitably think of sun, sea and sand when talking about Greece. Its organically lavish ways cease to amaze even the natives. So call me crazy, but I find it hard to be surprised that Santorini offers an experience such as this: a balmy mud bath-hot spring in Nea Kameni. A perfect place to relax and enjoy the calming atmosphere under the blue skies.
Costa Rica
With tour groups guiding you along the Arenal Volcano hike, you can’t help but wonder what treasure awaits you at the end of the trail. And trust us, you will not be disappointed with the final prize: beautiful hot pools surrounded by forest, fresh air and flowers – these warm waterholes are mother earth’s pot of gold.
Costa Rica
With tour groups guiding you along the Arenal Volcano hike, you can’t help but wonder what treasure awaits you at the end of the trail. And trust us, you will not be disappointed with the final prize: beautiful hot pools surrounded by forest, fresh air and flowers – these warm waterholes are mother earth’s pot of gold.
South of France
For the fifth and final, hot springs may not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking of France, but there are wonderful choices for a cozy experience in the great outdoors. Rich with history and extravagant valley views, thermal baths in Bains de Dorres date all the way back to the Roman times. Best history lesson I can think of.
John-Christian Moquette is a Partner at IAVRA.
If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.
The Arenal Volcano and its surrounding hot springs in northern Costa Rica are magical and soothing. Costa Rica should be on everyone’s bucket list!
Santorini is an excellent place that everyone should visit just once in his life! A magnificant island with lovely views everywhere!
It’s one of the Greek islands I’d love to visit, but have still yet to do so… definitely on my wishlist :)