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Soothing Waters.(The Good Life)(hot springs and spas)(Brief article)

Newsweek International

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Byline: Barbie Nadeau

Italian legend has it that the ancient god Saturn was fed up with feuding villagers and threw a flash of lightning into a volcano crater, causing a gush of warm water to envelop the land and calm its people. That spot is now the source for the luxurious Saturnia thermal spa in Tuscany, where 37-degree water still flows. Throughout Italy, thermal springs have been used to promote wellness since Etruscan times, when nobles and commoners alike soaked in communal baths. Today the best way to enjoy Italy's natural springs is to check in to one of the lush spas.

Terme di Saturnia's water flows into four picturesque outdoor thermal pools, where visitors can bathe year round. Check in to the spa's hotel for a weeklong wellness-immersion program (from [euro]2,500 ...

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