Our friendship blossomed in hot water. We met at a destination wedding, and while everybody else did shots, we nerded out about the art of public bathing. We discussed the sad reality of the spa ...

Soaking in mineral baths for relaxation dates back to prehistoric times. There’s nothing quite like that floating feeling after immersing yourself in hot, then cold, then hot temperatures for hours.

Desert Hot Springs is giving tax breaks to new hotels and spas to encourage development — and, the city hopes, ultimately ...

Maria Lease has a vision for Desert Hot Springs. She sees Miracle Hill — the central site of the city’s historic hot mineral waters — as the heart of a new tourism destination, anchored by an ...

When the Spa at Séc-he opened its doors in Palm Springs in 2023, it welcomed guests to a 73,000-square-foot facility with mineral-rich bathing waters, resort-style pools, salt caves, steam rooms and a ...

As chilly weather approaches and the leaves turn, it’s time to swap out staying in your favorite camping tent in favor of a hot-spring resort or cabin. As a self-proclaimed hot-springs addict, I’ve ...