Not to be confused with Saratoga Hot Springs Resort (located in the same town), this free, public Hot Springs was gifted to the town of Saratoga by a wealthy benefactor. Van dwellers everywhere are forever grateful!

El Finca Paraiso is beautifully picturesque…but not very welcoming. Instead, we camped on this beautiful private property for a mere $3 CAD.

A hot soak amongs the towering misty peaks of the Guatemalan highlands.

After a frigid, VERY early morning hike up Volcan Santa Maria, we were eagerly anticipating our first foray into volcanic saunas…even if the midday sun had the temperatures soaring into the 30s!

A hot spring on the shores of the Sea of Cortes! Yes please!

Enjoy a soak and some epic scenery at hot spring #16!

Right around the corner from Yellowstone, Lava is #15, a warm reprieve from chillier climes!

There’s a dozen reasons to visit #14 on our list!

Unlucky #13! Sometimes a hot spring is more about the friends you make than the soaks you take.

Hot Spring #11 may have been a hidden gem, but was certainly not a precious gem.

Stop number 9. Keep your eyes peeled for the roadside oasis; it’s not a mirage, it’s a hot spring!

Hot Spring #8 is a gem of a story!

Stop Number 7! You still with us?!

Hot Spring #6 deep in the Kootenay Mountains