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02-24-2016, 04:20 PM
12 of the coolest hot springs in the world
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Stressed out? Plan your next vacation at a natural hot spring for a relaxing getaway.
**t only are they therapeutic, hot springs can offer a glimpse into local culture and history. Many have been in use for centuries and were previously regarded as sacred.
SEE ALSO: Where to go in 2016: Start making your travel plans for the new year **w (http://mashable.com/2016/01/03/where-to-travel-2016/)
There are hot springs all over the world, but these unique baths are relaxation worth traveling for.
Blue Lagoon, Iceland
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You'll smell the*Blue Lagoon (http://www.bluelagoon.com/about-us/)*before you see it, but that's ** reason to stay away
Located in the middle of a lava field, the geothermal spa stays naturally at 100° Fahrenheit year-round. The water, although it appears to be a saturated aqua color, is actually milky white due to the large deposits of silica, algae and natural minerals. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/02/24/hot-springs/)
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Stressed out? Plan your next vacation at a natural hot spring for a relaxing getaway.
**t only are they therapeutic, hot springs can offer a glimpse into local culture and history. Many have been in use for centuries and were previously regarded as sacred.
SEE ALSO: Where to go in 2016: Start making your travel plans for the new year **w (http://mashable.com/2016/01/03/where-to-travel-2016/)
There are hot springs all over the world, but these unique baths are relaxation worth traveling for.
Blue Lagoon, Iceland
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You'll smell the*Blue Lagoon (http://www.bluelagoon.com/about-us/)*before you see it, but that's ** reason to stay away
Located in the middle of a lava field, the geothermal spa stays naturally at 100° Fahrenheit year-round. The water, although it appears to be a saturated aqua color, is actually milky white due to the large deposits of silica, algae and natural minerals. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/02/24/hot-springs/)
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