Hot Springs

Crater lakes, hot springs, and Atlantic weather. São Miguel is the green island in the middle of the ocean.

Small volcanic island with hot springs and diving. Green Island is Taiwan’s wild edge.

Volcanic island near Naples with hot springs, gardens, and a slower pace than Capri.

White travertine terraces and a Roman spa town. Pamukkale is geology and ruins in one place.

Gilded shrines in the mountains, cedar avenues, and hot springs. Nikkō is a day or overnight trip from Tokyo into forest and history.

Forested peninsula with coves, hot-water beaches, and coastal walks east of Auckland.

Mount Fuji views, hot springs, and lakeside boats. Hakone is a quick escape from Tokyo into onsen, art museums, and mountain air.

Mud pools, geysers, and Māori culture in the geothermal belt.

Port city at the tip of Hokkaido with night views, markets, and nearby hot-spring coasts.

Snowy valleys, wooden inns, and outdoor hot springs. Tohoku onsen towns are quiet winter escapes in northern Honshu.

Cool highlands on Flores with traditional villages and volcano views. Bajawa is culture and clouds.

Mountain town in the Rockies with hot springs, lakes, and ski slopes.

Budapest Danube Banks, Hungary — buda Castle, Parliament, and thermal baths on the river.

Cool highlands on Flores with traditional villages and volcano views. Bajawa is culture and clouds.

A mountain town of curves, cafés, and canyon sunsets. Pai is the North’s hippie hangout with hot springs and viewpoints.

Mountain town with temples, hot springs, and easy access to ski resorts. Nagano is Japan’s alpine hub.

Cooler hill city with tea fields, volcano craters, and hot-spring resorts.

Geothermal mud, Māori culture, and redwoods. Rotorua is steam and sulphur.

A volcano, a lake, and an adventure town. Pucón is hiking, skiing, and hot springs.