Is there anything more magical and inviting than a misty, secluded hot spring on a cold winter day? Maybe, but I haven’t discovered it yet. The Western United States is teeming with natural hot ...

Often caused by volcanic activity, hot springs — in layman's terms — are a naturally formed Jacuzzi-type pool that's a gift from Mother Nature. Choosing the perfect hot springs getaway comes down to ...

Setting out on Deep Creek Trail, the first sign of life in this dusty desert landscape is a golden-bearded man wearing only a backpack and a smile. He offers a cheery “Hello!” as he approaches. A few ...

There’s something almost magical about sinking into naturally heated mineral water while surrounded by mountains, forests, or desert landscapes. Natural hot springs have been drawing people for ...

In Japan, soaking in natural hot springs is a treasured pastime that’s steeped in thousands of years of tradition, and during my stay there, I visited a few. The experience opened my eyes (and pores) ...

“Hot potting” is the practice of soaking in natural hot springs. Hot springs, also known as thermal springs, form when water seeps deep into the Earth and circulates back up. The deeper the rocks, the ...

In the world of spa treatments, it all goes back to water-and travel. After all, the word "spa" itself comes from Spa, Belgium, a popular watering spot back in the 1600s. In the centuries since, ...

If you’re into health, but have never been to a hot spring, you really should add this to your travel bucket wish list. Hot springs are natural pools of geothermally heated water that emerge from the ...

Whether at a luxury spa or a more rustic natural environment, a dip in a natural hot springs promises to be relaxing, if not also medicinal. Here’s where and how to get started. By Lauren Sloss Even ...