Are you looking for a relaxing, therapeutic vacation this year? Do you need to detach from the outside world and recharge your soul? If so, it sounds like you need a trip to a natural hot springs resort.

Natural hot springs have been shown to have some helpful health benefits. From stress management, skin care, cardiovascular health, joint pain, detoxification, and so many others, you need to book your stay as soon as possible. Check out these world-class resorts and start on your journey to healing.

1. Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Turkey

A UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwest Turkey, Pamukkale Natural Park is home to over a dozen thermal springs. The region has seen millions of bathers in its tranquil waters, and even the famous Queen Cleopatra was rumored to have enjoyed a good soak.

The pools have been known to aid everything from cardiovascular disease to blood pressure issues. In addition to its therapeutic qualities, the pools are gorgeous. The turquoise water with the limestone walls over amazing soaks in the 97-degree water.

2. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, New Mexico

The Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort is the only sulphur-free hot springs in the world. The waters are constantly 98 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit and are deemed sacred by Indigenous communities of northern New Mexico.

Bathers will love the healing waters among the sandstone cliffs. The resort also has a mud pool. Visitors can lather up in cooling mud clay masks before taking a dip in the famous hot springs.

3. Chena Hot Springs, Alaska

Chena Hot Springs Rock Lake Pool — Image Credit: Craig Talbert – CC BY 2.0/Wiki Commons.

The Chena Hot Springs Resort, just outside of Fairbanks, is the state’s premier hot springs for those looking to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

The resort caters to the atmospheric phenomenon. There is an Aurora Ice Museum and an ice bar where you can order a martini in a carved-out glass. Still, the draw is the hot springs. With an average temperature of a steamy 106 degrees, this resort is booked up most nights between April and August.

4. Uunartoq, Greenland

Uunartoq Geothermal Springs — Image Credit: Svickova, Own Work/Wiki Commons.

There are many hot springs on the island of Greenland, but the only ones warm enough are on an uninhabited island off the territory’s southern shores. That being said, these pools are definitely worth a visit.

These coveted pools stay a warming 100 degrees year-round. With rolling green hills and Arctic mountains in the distance, they are highly sought after. If you want to feel like you are sitting at the edge of the world, book your stay ASAP. This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to one of the most beautiful and remote countries.

5. Banjar Hot Springs, Indonesia

The hot springs in Banjar have the optimal tropical beauty of a high-end resort. Their springs are an oasis with 100-degree ponds surrounded by palms and Balinese décor.

The resort has two swimming levels, with a dragon sculpture spitting out refreshing water. It is an ideal spot for families and those looking to soak up the therapeutic sulfur waters. Whether you are looking to relax or enjoy a spiritual awakening, the resort is a peaceful vacation and the epitome of zen.

6. Cascate del Mulino, Italy

Cascate del Mulino Tuscany Italy — Image Credit: Raimond Spekking – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons.

If you are on Instagram, you have most likely seen this resort. It is a hot spot for social media influencers and one of the most popular hot springs in Europe.

Of course, there is a reason why it is so popular among influencers and celebrities. The baby-blue water at Cascate de Mulino is pristine, and the natural limestone pools are magnificent. With temperatures staying at 99 degrees year-round, it is constantly booked and all over our Instagram feed.

7. The Springs Resort & Spa, Colorado

Pagosa Springs is in the middle of nowhere. Southwest Colorado sits just above the border with New Mexico. Still, it attracts thousands due to its healing hot springs.

The steaming water is fed by hot water from the Mother Spring aquifer, which Guinness World Records has certified as the world’s deepest aquifer. The resort has the most geothermal pools in the state, with 25 different pools, and it continues to draw massive crowds.

8. Yangpachen Hot Springs, Tibet

Yangpachen Valley Tibet — Image Credit: Mckaysavage – CC BY 2.0/Wiki Commons.

It is the first-known geothermal destination in the region, resting on the southern slope of the Nyenchen Tangula Mountains outside Lhasa. It is rare for such a location. The resort sits at over 13,000 feet above sea level.

The waters are hot—very hot. Some can reach temperatures of over 150 degrees. However, the pools with a more comfortable temperature will give visitors a healthy soak while enjoying some epic mountain landscapes. There is something awesome about soaking in a pool of therapeutic water miles and miles above sea level.

9. Takaragawa Onsen, Japan

The Takaragawa Onsen is a cozy mountain resort between the peaks of Joshin’etsukogen and Oze National Parks. The Takara River flows through the town, providing intimate pools of healing hot water.

The real thrill of the resort is the changing of the seasons. Visitors can come at different times of the year to see the changing of the seasons. Still, visitors can enjoy the pools, the hotel, and the restaurant that uses ingredients from the Locla forest in its handcrafted meals.

10. Castle Hot Springs, Arizona

Arizona is known for a few things. One of them is the heat. That being said, it is home to some famous hot springs once visited by celebrity alum like the Kennedys, Vanderbilts, and Astors.

Castle Hot Springs offers guests hot springs rich in lithium, magnesium, and bicarbonates. These are said to aid in relaxation, inflammation, and joint pain. The resort is all-inclusive, with luxury meals, daily hikes, yoga classes, and a soak in the famous hot springs.

11. Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland

Stories from the 19th century popularized the healing properties of Swiss baths. Wealthy tourists flocked to the warm water, hoping it would increase blood flow, lung ventilation, blood pressure, muscle relaxation, and mobility.

Benedictine monks were the first to discover these springs. That may be why this place has a spiritual feeling to it. Either way, a dip in these waters will bless you, and at 97.7 degrees, the water offers fantastic views of the Grison Alps.

12. Blue Lagoon, Iceland

The main visitors building of the Blue Lagoon — Image Credit: Ivan Sabljak – CC BY-SA 3.0/Wiki Commons.

Arguably one of the most famous hot springs on the planet in on the island nation of Iceland. The mineral-rich geothermal seawater gives off a unique blue, milky hue as the steam hovers over the chilled air.

The springs are conveniently located just a short drive from the capital city of Reykjavík. In addition to the relaxing pools, the resort has a swim-up mud bath, massages, and picture-perfect views. The water stays a constant 100 degrees, making it the ideal way to unwind after a long flight.

13. Termas Geometricas, Chile

This resort is home to over 60 unique geothermal pools surrounded by footbridges through the Chilean jungle. Centered in the heart of the Villarrica Sur National Park, visitors can experience an up close and personal encounter with various species of monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds.
Most of the pools sit at 95 to 115 degrees. How awesome does it sound to soak in the springs while being serenaded by the sounds of the jungle?

Source: Travel+Leisure.