Spas with relaxation lounge

Penang

Day spa in George Town offering Thai massage, foot reflexology and full body treatments in private rooms, open daily 11am to midnight.

Florence, Tuscany

A 650-square-meter spa inside a 14th-century Florence monastery, with thermal pool, guesthouse rooms, bistro and day-pass access.

Jūrmala

A pool-and-sauna complex inside Pegasa Pils Hotel in Jūrmala, with a 12.5m pool, three saunas, steam room and a salt room; day passes available, minimum age 16.

Mývatn, Northeastern Region

A geothermal lagoon by Lake Mývatn in North Iceland, with hot tub, steam cave, swim-up bar and massages, open daily noon to 10pm.

Palm Springs, California

Hotel spa inside the Avalon in Palm Springs, open Thursday through Monday, with a $75 day pass covering jacuzzi, sauna, cold plunge and steam rooms.

Kraków, Lesser Poland

A private spa near Kraków that's booked out entirely for one couple or group at a time, with jacuzzi, two saunas and a salt inhalation tower.

Palm Beach, Florida

A West Palm Beach day spa offering facials, massage, waxing and couples packages in private suites, open daily 10am-8pm.

Montego Bay, Saint James

A 12-treatment hotel spa at Half Moon resort in Montego Bay, with a waterfall-fed lagoon pool, steam rooms and outdoor yoga, open to resort guests only.

Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg

A Renaissance-era thermal bathhouse in Baden-Baden built in 1877, offering a structured Roman-Irish bathing ritual for about 39 euros a day.

Sedona, Arizona

A walk-in day spa in Sedona offering five treatments, including a signature Sedona Soul Seeker session, with private suites and an on-site crystal shop.

Seattle, Washington

A Bellevue day spa in Wilburton specializing in head spa scalp treatments, massage, facials and couples sessions, with free on-site parking.

Nashville, Tennessee

A Finnish-inspired bathhouse and salon in a converted East Nashville factory, with sauna, steam room, cold plunge and private suites for couples.

Mallorca, Balearic Islands

A clifftop luxury hotel spa near Cas Català-Illetes with an infinity pool, relaxation pool and a seasonal Spa Bodyna, open to day visitors as well as guests.

Bormio, Lombardy

Adults-only hotel spa near Bormio with thermal pools, a relaxation lounge and a 13-treatment menu; day passes start around €44 for evening entry.

Krynica-Zdrój, Lesser Poland

Mountain resort spa in Krynica-Zdrój with indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna complex, and a clothing-optional 18+ zone; day passes available.

Velingrad, Pazardzhik

Hotel spa in Velingrad with mineral-water pools, saunas, steam rooms and a hammam spread over 4,000 square metres; day passes are available.

Houston, Texas

Upscale day spa at The Houstonian in Houston with 22 treatment rooms, soaking pools and a sundeck; pool access comes with a 50-minute-plus treatment, not a

Reykjavik, Capital Region

Eight oceanfront geothermal pools in Hvalfjörður, 45 minutes from Reykjavík, plus steam baths, a bistro and guest houses for rent.

Miami, Florida

A co-ed Turkish hammam and day spa in North Miami offering a $125 day pass with saunas, steam rooms, a hydromassage pool and an on-site Turkish restaurant.

Scottsdale, Arizona

A moderately priced day spa in South Scottsdale with lake-view suites, massage and facials, plus a dedicated couples treatment room.

Duluth, Georgia

A 24-hour Korean bathhouse in Duluth with a $30 day pass, sauna rooms, cold plunge, thermal circuits and a junior Olympic pool.

Miami, Florida

A Peruvian-themed day spa inside the Victor Hotel on Ocean Drive, South Beach, with a hamam, steam room, sauna and a couples suite.

Portland, Oregon

A compact Pearl District day spa centered on Hawaiian lomi lomi-style massage, with private suites and four treatments on the menu.

Bursa

A historic thermal bathhouse and small hotel in Bursa's Kükürtlü district, with separate men's and women's hamams, day passes, and overnight stays.