Leisurely Lifestyle

Maruia Hot Springs, New Zealand

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Surrounded by nature in all directions, Maruia Hot Springs is a true woodland paradise. It’s located on Lewis Pass in South Island, New Zealand. This warm mountain retreat features a variety of thermal pools, along with a full Japanese bath house. The full eco-wellness park provides overnight accommodations in Lewis Pass National Reserve. Maruia Hot …

Therma Spa Mytilini Hot Springs in Greece

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Therma Spa Mytilini is a wonderful day hot springs resort perched above the Gulf of Gera in Lesvos, Greece. It seems to go by several names: Thermes Gera Hot Springs, Therma Spa Lesvos and Therma Spa Mytilini Hot Springs. The official name on their signage is Therma Spa Mytilini Hot Springs, despite the official website …

Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa in Iceland

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The Blue Lagoon is undoubtedly one of the world’s most iconic and popular hot springs destinations. Situated about 45 minutes from downtown Reykjavík, this full resort offers two hotels, a plethora of spa treatments and world class hot springs pools. The geothermal pool sits only 20 minutes from Keflavík International Airport, meaning it’s entirely possible …

Baldi Hot Springs Hotel Resort & Spa in Costa Rica

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Baldi Hot Springs Hotel Resort and Spa claims to be the largest hot springs resort in the world! It’s located at the base of the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica. The 4 star hotel features more than 2 dozen pools filled with mineral rich thermal water. Soak and stay at …

Priority Pass | Hanoi’s Sông Hồng Business Lounge – HAN Airport Terminal 2

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Vietnam’s largest international airport resides in Hanoi, the Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). It hosts two Priority Pass lounges, one in each of two terminals. The domestic terminal at HAN is Terminal 1 with the Song Hong Premium Lounge. The international terminal is Terminal 2 with the Song Hong Business Lounge. The two terminals are …

Priority Pass | Bangkok’s Coral Executive Lounge – DMK Airport Terminal 1

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The Coral Executive Lounge is a reliable retreat inside the International Terminal 1 of Bangkok’s Don Mueang International. Its upscale ambiance is noted as soon as you descend the escalator to the lounge. On a flight from Bangkok DMK to Siem Reap AWK, I had the pleasure of stopping by The Coral Executive Lounge. Access …

Priority Pass | Seattle’s Club At Sea Lounge – SEA Airport Concourse A

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Tucked away on the end of the Domestic Concourse A, the Club at Sea Lounge doesn’t disappoint at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Although it can be a good jaunt from your gate, it has ample space, food choices and a nice cocktail bar. The 2 hour layover at Seattle-Tacoma started out poor, because it was from …

Priority Pass | Denver’s Timberline Grille Lounge-Food Credit – DEN Airport

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Priority Pass is no longer associated with Timberline Grill. In September 2019 they cancelled their free credit at the restaurant and have yet to replace it. Hopefully, Denver International Airport acquires a new lounge or restaurant credit soon. On a recent flight out of Denver International Airport (DEN), I stopped by the Timberline Steaks & …

Priority Pass | Siem Reap’s Plaza Premium Lounge – REP Airport

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Siem Reap has a nice international airport, smaller but comfortable. On a flight from Seam Reap (REP) to Hanoi, I had the delightful chance to stop by the Plaza Premium Lounge. We’ll start things off with a few photographs from around Siem Reap Airport. There seemed to be enough choices to eat, shop, admire art …

Priority Pass | Bangkok’s Miracle Lounge – DMK Airport T2

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On a domestic flight from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket (HKT) the Miracle Lounge provided a nice respite. It provides the standard amenities of a Priority Pass lounge, but nothing beyond that. Didn’t spend too much time exploring Bangkok’s smaller of its two international airports, Don Mueang. General airport amenities seem pretty …

How to Download Free Photos Online

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A picture is worth a thousand words but sometimes you don’t have that photo. It happens often to me. Luckily, the internet is filled with wonderful websites to download countless free stock photos online. Whatever your use for a photograph doesn’t give you right to take any image you find. You have to download photos …

The Baths Natural Hot Springs in Citrusdal, South Africa

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Established in 1739, this historic self-catering resort features a variety of hot and cold baths, as well as wonderful hotel accommodations. It’s located in Citrusdal, a small town of 5,000 residents in the Western Cape of South Africa. Tucked away in the Olifants River Valley, The Baths Natural Hot Springs showcases beautiful Victorian-style stone buildings …