UD | The Preferred Hot Springs of Roman Emperors. And Monkeys.

If you have trouble reading this email, go to the online version 10/28/12   Spring Fling Five Options for Hot-Springing Glory Hot springs: basically the non-chlorinated, all-natural version of hot tubs. With more legroom. And sometimes monkeys. (We’ll get to that.) Seeing how you’ll need a few geothermally heated retreats this winter, we searched the world for the best ones. Warning: some are hazardous. And all are clothing-optional.     ZEUS ALMIGHTY Hot-Springing in Ancient Greece   Directions: Head to the ancient Greek city of Hierapolis. Look for the white, snowy terraces. But it’s not snow. It’s calcium. All along, you’ll find the hot springs. Heat Report: 98 to 212 degrees across 17 springs. Risk: Choosing a really hot spring; ingesting travertine. Reward: Using Marcus Aurelius’s old hot tub.   411: Pamukkale, Denizli Province, Turkey, see it on a map here, see the slideshow     MONKEY SEA Hot-Springing with Monkeys. Seriously.   Directions: Stay at this hotel overlooking a park, where snow monkeys regularly chill in hot springs. There are designated “human springs,” but, well, the monkeys get curious. Heat Report: An average of 122 degrees across about a dozen springs. Risk: Creating the basis for Outbreak 2; cannonballing monkeys. Reward: The Instagram cred from sharing a hot spring with a monkey.   411: Korakukan Jigokudani, Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, book a room here, see the slideshow     COST’IN ALONG Hot-Springing Sponsored by a Volcano   Directions: The entire resort is one big hot spring heated by a nearby volcano. Streams, cascades, waterfalls, pools—it’s basically a hot-spring water park. Heat Report: Many over 120 degrees, but you can cool off in nearby waterfalls. Risk: Overcrowding from tourists; a suddenly active volcano. Reward: The hot-spring lazy river. Make it happen.   411: Tabacón Hot Springs, Arenal, Alajuela, Costa Rica, watch out for magma here, see the slideshow     WHITE LIGHTNING Hot-Springing Under the Tuscan Sun   Directions: Drive around the famed spa resort, Terme di Saturnia. When you see the steaming waterfall, commence toe-dipping. Heat Report: 99.5 degrees, year-round. Risk: Mythology says these cascading springs were caused by a lightning bolt—but assuming lightning doesn’t strike twice, you’re golden. Reward: Bathing in the world’s first public bathhouse. Actually, maybe that’s a risk...    411: Cascate del Mulino, Saturnia, Italy, ride the lightning here, see the slideshow     ZEALING POWERS Off-Grid Hot-Springing in New Zealand   Directions: Take the ferry across Lake Rotorua and do some trekking. Then, just follow the steam. Heat Report: It’s patchy, but some sections approach 150 degrees. Risks: Careful where you swim—human skin starts boiling around 140 degrees, and even some parts of the beach can burn you. Rewards: Basking in hot-spring solitude.   411: Te Rata Bay, Lake Tarawera, New Zealand, get off the grid here, see the slideshow     Account Details: Favorites   2   Available Perks   16   Invites Sent   0   My UD   |   Edit Settings People call you a true original. It’s just a thing they do. So your vodka should be original, too. Maybe one that brings together the flavors of toasted coconut and cocoa. Introducing Stoli ® Chocolat Kokonut™. Which, coincidentally, brings those very things together.   UrbanDaddy is pure editorial. You can't buy love from the Daddy. About Us   |    Archives   |    My UD   |    Perks   |    Contact   |    Jobs   |    Advertise   |    Tips Email Issues   |    Privacy Policy   |    User Agreement   |    Unsubscribe   |    Editorial Policy 900 Broadway, Suite 808 New York, NY 10003 © 2012 UrbanDaddy. All Rights Reserved.