Comments on: 10 Countries Where You Can Enjoy Hot Springs

By: Anders

Anders — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:03:36 +0000

Great article Turner.
I lived 13 years in Greenland, and there are thousands of hot springs all over the largest Island in the world.
On Qeqertarsuaq, or Disko Island if that is easier to pronounce, in the Disko Bay, on the west coast of Greenland, there are more than 2000 hot springs. Quite an amazing experience sitting in a hot spring watching huge icebergs floating by. Unfortunately it is very expensive traveling to and in Greenland so it is a once in a lifetime experience for most people. However should you ever go to Greenland, go there in June and experience the amazing midnight sun as well.

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By: Amanda is a Traveling Photographer

Amanda is a Traveling Photographer — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:08:10 +0000

http://www.arenal.net/tour/eco-thermales-hot-springs

^ Here is it ! This was my favorite Costa Rica Hot Springs!

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By: Amanda is a Traveling Photographer

Amanda is a Traveling Photographer — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:04:22 +0000

I’ve got to admit ( in reference to Esalen ) that I LOVE adult only destination where no children are allowed. There are many family resorts to bring the kids, but it’s wonderful to have quiet and medatative places that adults can enjoy. I’m going to search because I can not remember my favorite ( near Tabacon in Costa Rica, but SMALLER and more private ) . I remember that Baldi in Costa Rica was LOUD …..definitely a “party springs” for anyone who wants that vibe. The one that I liked the best was a place that took reservations ( you reserved a 4 hour time frame ) .

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By: vickyseo

vickyseo — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:27:33 +0000

Many wonderful hot springs here! I'm really into soaking in hot water, especially, I never forgot having experiencing in Beppu , Japan. There were many outsidedoors hot springs. I wish I were there, relaxing my stress..

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By: vickyseo

vickyseo — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:09:51 +0000

Many wonderful hot springs here! I'm really into soaking in the Beppu hot springs in Japan. 5years ago, I've been there. it was relaxing time to soak in hot water.

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By: Turner

Turner — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:32:56 +0000

Oops – you see what happens when my mind is elsewhere (namely, focused on moving to Hokkaido)? Yeah, that's right.

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By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:53:37 +0000

Hey Turner – great piece, except for one thing – I don't think there are any monkeys in Hokkaido. The soaking snow monkeys live in Nagano.

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By: soultravelers3

soultravelers3 — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:24:16 +0000

THE very BEST soak in the world is the famous baths in Big Sur at Esalen overlooking the Pacific at sunset after an Esalen massage! Ahhhh, truly heaven on earth. The Thermae Bath Spa is shameful and horrible and should NOT be included. We were there this summer. Poooey. They do not even allow families to partake in the water! Shameful. Trust me you will see naked babies and families all over California in hot tubs & thermal waters….soaking is not a sexual sport, but a health one and families SHOULD absolutely be included. My child has soaked all over the world, but sex obsessed, family-adverse Thermae Bath Spa would not allow us to use the baths as a family. No children allowed. Shameful attitude in this day and age, quite a shock after spending time in parts of Europe where kids are allowed everywhere. But we did have a ball in the famous waters of Pumukkale, Turkey in the same waters that many Roman Emperors and Cleopatra soaked in. It is the only place in the world where you can actually swim in ancient Roman ruins and the water is some of the most healing that I have ever experienced. The key is to go off season and off hours as they are open 24/7 but one must avoid the tour buses for a sublime soak. You also missed Mexico which has some divine places to soak. One of my fave is near the Rio Grand and on a cool day it is exhilarating to go from rock hidden hot pools to jump into the freezing river and back again. Italy also has spa's as does Spain & Croatia and don't forget Hungary's famous Spas! Not Hot Springs, but a similar activity we have really enjoyed on our open ended world tour has been the Sauna's in Scandinavia ( Sweden, Norway in particular that had many even in hostels and campsites and some with places to jump into cool pools of water after ward). Mixing hot and cold is very nice. Russia is good at that as well, but I have not done it there yet. Happy soaking! Makes me happy just to think about it as we have a ritual to do a day of family soaking every year on my birthday.

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By: Tanya

Tanya — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:25:31 +0000

My vote goes to Iceland. The Blue Lagoon is where it's at.

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By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:15:43 +0000

Brian- Let us know how the Coamo springs are; I've had friends who have been and were disappointed; said they were kind of slimy.

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