Ever since ancient times, indulging oneself in a hot spa has always been an indispensable pleasure in life. From the royals like Queen Victoria to the literary masters like Goethe, all were allegedly obsessed with the warm mist rising from a hot spring. Granted by Mother Nature, hot springs around the world present themselves in different styles, complementing the captivating natural scenery or, to put it into Mark Twain's words, the experience can make you "forget the whole world."
Related stories:
From horses to hot spa
Spa magic
Diary of a spa virgin
Beijing's best hot springs - Shunjing Spa
George Clooney treats dog to spa day