Spas with outdoor baths

Längenfeld, Tyrol

A large thermal bath and 4-star hotel spa in the Ötztal valley near Längenfeld, with indoor-outdoor pools, a sauna garden and a dedicated kids' water world.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

A 77-acre hot springs resort outside Santa Fe with spring-fed thermal pools, day-pass soaking packages from $175, and overnight lodging.

Shibu Onsen, Nagano

Reservation-only private hot spring and sauna suites at a Nagano brewery complex, built around a craft beer bathing plan for two to four guests.

The Colony, Texas

A day-soaking spa in The Colony with mineral pools at varying temperatures, seven saunas, cold plunges and a poolside café.

Carefree, Arizona

A 20-plus-acre desert wellness resort in Carefree, Arizona, with a full spa, pools, and 100-plus weekly fitness and mindfulness classes open to day visitors by

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

An upscale riverside resort 18 km outside Rishikesh with an in-house spa, yoga studio and restaurant, open only to overnight guests by reservation.

Arima Onsen, Hyogo

Hotel spa in Arima Onsen with Arima's rare iron-rich "ginsen" waters, outdoor baths, sauna and jacuzzi, run as an all-inclusive overnight stay.

Bad Blumau, Styria

Rogner Bad Blumau is a Hundertwasser-designed thermal resort in Styria with geothermal pools, outdoor baths and hotel-guest-only access.