Sycamore Springs Avila Beach
I ve been meaning to post this for some time. My wife and I travel from LA up to the SLO area quite a lot for vacations. We love the area and the wineries of the Edna valley, and many of the restaurants. A few years ago, when Chef Brian Collins was working at the Lido in Shell Beach, I thought I had…
Natural Hot Springs in Colorado
The source of the Glenwood Hot Springs mineral water is the Yampah spring which produces over 3 million gallons of water per day at a temperature of 122°F. It is one of the hottest springs in the world. Before it enters Glenwood Hot Springs’ two pools, the water is cooled down to 104°F for the resort’s hot tub-like Therapy Pool and it’s cooled down even further to the bathwater-warm temperature of…
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Hot Springs Resort
In 1876, Isadore St. Martin was on a hunting expedition when he discovered the hot springs bubbling up through the rocks of a riverbed. When he slipped his hand into the water, he was shocked to find that the springs were comfortable to the touch, especially when mixed with the surrounding water. St. Martin marked the spot with the intention of filing an Indian Homestead claim on the site, and headed…
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Warm Mineral Springs Resort
Warm Mineral Springs is the only warm water mineral spring in the State of Florida, and is the largest water mineral spring in the world. The surface area of the spring is a round pond, it is 1.4-acre in circumference and reaches depths of nearly 250 feet deep in the center. Warm Mineral Springs is the southernmost major spring in Florida and is also the warmest, with a nearly constant water temperature…
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Mineral Baths
What is a Mineral Bath? Mineral or hot springs are also known as geothermal waters and are often used for therapeutic treatments, as well as for revitalizing and relaxing the mind and body. The three components in mineral baths that are used therapeutically are the temperature of the water, dissolved minerals and gases in the water, and mud. Mineral springs are located all over the world, with hundreds…
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Asheville to Hot Springs NC
Hike a section of the famous Appalachian National Scenic Trail (or A.T.) on top of Max Patch Mountain near Hot Springs. This 4, 600-foot mountain was cleared and used as pasture in the 1800s. Today, it s a 350-acre tract of open land on a high knob with 360-degree views. On a clear day, you can see from Mt. Mitchell on the east to the Great Smoky Mountains on the south. What a picnic spot! And great…
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Miracle Springs Resort
We have four homes on the same street that we have listed. The Villas are all across the street from our spa hotel, the Miracle Springs Resort, and our AirBnB guests enjoy full use of the resort facilities as part of your stay. Miracle Springs Resort is located in Desert Hot Springs, with breath taking views of the Coachella Valley, and is located 15 minutes away from the Palm Springs Airport. Guest…
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Crystal Springs Resort Mountain Creek
Rustic charms meet high-tech elegance in this new 55, sq ft lodge. Three floors, Two bars, indoor & outdoor dining and state-of-the-art rental center, our new lodge is like nothing you ve ever seen. A thousand foot vertical, just 47 miles from the George Washington Bridge, and the “most powerful snowmaking system in the universe” make Mountain Creek the reigning champion of close-to-home skiing…
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Desert Palm Springs Hotels
Discover the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, where the day s bright sunshine and night s twinkling stars will enamor and amaze. Our Coachella Valley hotel near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and convention center is the perfect destination for leisure and business travelers. Enjoy easy access to museums, art galleries and activities in and around downtown…
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