HOT SPRINGS · MASSAGE & RELAXATION
Mud wraps, silica masks and the massage slot you book at the desk. The 15 below are priced and clear about what is included in an entry ticket and what is charged separately.
Spend the day at Budapest’s grand Széchenyi Baths, built in 1913 and fed by natural thermal springs. Your ticket covers one entry and a locker or private cabin, depending on the option. Bring swimwear, towels, flip-flops, and a cap for swimming.
“Amazing experience! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and had so much fun in the whirl pool!!!”
Spend a full day at Sky Lagoon, minutes from downtown Reykjavík, with access to warm geothermal water and a seven-step Icelandic bathing ritual. Choose SÉR for private changing rooms or SAMAN for shared facilities. The ocean-facing sauna, cold plunge, steam room, body scrub, and swim-up bar make this a memorable Iceland stop.
“Beautiful and relaxing, 7 step spa was a great experience! Stunning views in the sauna, great swim up bar. and not far from Reykjavík city centre”
Spend a full day at Budapest’s Gellért Spa on the Buda side. Your ticket covers indoor and outdoor pools, thermal baths, saunas, steam rooms, and either a locker or private cabin. Bring a towel, flip-flops, and a swimming cap for the main pool.
“Really enjoyed this activity! The thermal baths were very pretty and there was a lot of different baths and places you could go there. I liked the fact there was a cafe for food and drink upstairs too Only thing I wish I knew was you need to bring your own towel or buy one there but they weren’t too expensive”
Spend about four hours at Budapest’s Széchenyi Baths, using 18 thermal pools, saunas, steam rooms, and a private changing cabin. The mobile ticket offers one-time entry, but you must bring proper flip flops, a towel, and a swimsuit. Massage and Pálinka Museum options require careful checking.
“Lovely morning spent here. The pool was lovely and although there were lots of people it didn’t seem crowded. Bring a towel or even better a robe as it was cold when you got out. Flip flops a must. There are 3 entrances so please look for the one that says redeem online tickets. We got caught out and stood in 2 separate queues before we got the right one. I would say the Hungarians are not the most helpful not rude but just not helpful. I struggled with the communication aspects and I’m sorry to say relied on google translate. Definitely worth the effort”
At Hell’s Gate, walk through Rotorua’s active geothermal field with a map or guides such as Liam, Tee, Zia, and Ngati. Then enjoy a 20-minute mud bath, sulphur spa, cool plunge pool, and Māori carving. Bring old swimwear, since the sulphur smell lingers.
“We had a wonderful time exploring the geothermal pools here. It’s truly a sight to marvel up close when you see how brutal nature can be, and things start to feel real. The mud pools are a lot of fun and feel very rejuvenating and relaxing. If you are in Rotorua, you should not miss out on this experience as it’s a novelty and you only get to experience this in a few places across the globe. We didn’t get a guided tour guide which we were hoping for. They asked us to do the self-guided tour, which is one thing I regret to an extent.”
Spend a full day at Strøm Nordic Spa Old Quebec with access to hot tubs, Nordic baths, saunas, waterfalls, fireplaces, and relaxation rooms. Your $67 admission includes a robe, towel, locker, and parking. The spa welcomes guests in French and English, but this is a self-guided visit with no tour group or guide.
“Amazing spa that feels out of the city while it's still in the city. Right on the river, excellent value for the price of all day entry. Highly recommend the red light chairs and fog room!!”
Spend a spa day in Adeje at Aqua Club Termal, where an English- or Spanish-speaking host introduces an 18-zone circuit of heated pools, jacuzzis, Turkish baths, sauna, footbath, salt flotation pool, showers, and relaxation areas. Bring a towel, skip large bags, and allow at least two to four hours.
“A must do, very relaxing. Discovered this gem last year and had to return this year as I will on every visit to Tenerife. Staff are lovely and very helpful. I highly recommend a visit.”
Spend six to seven hours with a private driver such as George, Theo, Melina, or Jason, combining a swim at Lake Vouliagmeni with seafood by the coast and the Temple of Poseidon. Expect comfortable air-conditioned transport, local conversation, a Greek culinary gift, and extra fees for both admissions.
“Panos was a great guide and very personable. The lake was cold, so only one of four of us swam. The other 3 were just pleased to be in the water, and enjoyed the little fish nibbling at our feet. Beautiful area and not crowded. The Temple of Poseidon was so picturesque out on Cape Sounion. Panos took us to a restaurant for lunch, with the sea just outside the window.”
Join Jose Antonio, often called Antonio or Tony, for an eight-hour escape from Puerto Vallarta. Shop for lunch ingredients, visit a tortilla maker, soak in Nuevo Ixtlan’s warm mineral pools, eat a wood-fired Mexican grill meal, and finish with a one-hour massage overlooking Bucerias beach.
“You get it all with this experience! Worth much more than it costs. Enjoyed every minute of our day!”
Spend up to a full day at Budapest’s 1918 Gellert Thermal Spa, using 13 indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam rooms, a cold plunge, and a wave pool. Your mobile ticket includes a locker or private changing cabin. Bring flip flops, a towel, and a swim cap for the swimming pool.
“We enjoyed this spa. It was impressive and there were plenty of options in respect of different pools, saunas etc. I do understand comments of others that it was a little rundown but honestly this didn’t detract from our enjoyment and I wouRead more”
At Strøm Nordic Spa Nuns' Island, you set your own pace through hot tubs, Nordic baths, Finnish saunas, an eucalyptus steam room, waterfalls, fireplaces, and quiet rooms. Your admission includes a robe, towel, locker, and parking. Bring swimwear, sandals, and toiletries.
“Time spent at Nordic Spa is unforgettable. My family and I enjoyed every minute we had in Montreal Nordic Spa Thermal Experience. The place is everything that it said it is, a wonderful place to relax, to re-energize, to enjoy nature, and etc. We liked everything the facility had to offer. The steam room was the best for me although I liked everything else. My only request is for the restaurant on site to offer more food choices on their menu to accommodate all guests. Other than that, the place is amazing, and we plan to come back for more relaxation time when we are in Montreal. Thanks!”
Spend two days and one night at LynnTimes Thanh Thủy in Phú Thọ, with a private Onsen area, Japanese Cultural Museum, foot baths, dining, and optional spa services. Check the booking details carefully, since the same description also refers to a Lan Ha Bay cruise.
“The natural beauty of this place is well worth the trip from Hanoi. The cruise ship we were booked on was different from the photos, but the cabin was spacious, pleasant and had a private balcony. We enjoyed swimming in the warm water sRead more”
At Polynesian Spa’s Pavilion Pools, you can spend the day moving between seven geothermal pools for ages 12 and over. Expect acidic Priest Spring pools, alkaline Rachel Spring pools, a stand-up exercise pool, lake views, changing rooms, and a peaceful setting without a guide.
“Wonderful SPA, right by the Rotorua lake. Great price! We enjoyed the hot springs a lot.”
Spend a relaxing day at Polynesian Spa’s family-friendly Deluxe Lake Spa beside Lake Rotorua. Soak in four shallow Rachel Spring alkaline pools and one Priest Spring acidic pool, then use the cold plunge, heated recliners, indoor lounge, towels, lockers, and showers included in the $47 entry.
“Loved this so much. Recommended to us and definitely worth the visit”
Spend an hour in the Arctic Spa, moving between the Wave Sauna and outdoor hot pools in the forest. Then enjoy a warm lunch made with local ingredients. The adults-only experience lasts two hours and includes towels, robes, slippers, Wi-Fi, and a sauna lounge.
“It’s one of the best things I tried in Rovaniemi . The lunch is good , I tried the soup and the salmon sandwich which was really good, the dessert was delicious as well . The spa , the jacuzzi and the view were magnificent. Their service is a top notch .”
A terrace, a lagoon, a bath house or a crater at dawn.
