With the hotel industry being so competitive, many hotels are looking to be bigger and better than their competitor. In the past, this was achieved by exceptional service, bigger and fancier rooms, and incentives. Skip forward to 2012, and you’ll notice hotels have a new way of getting your attention: extreme pools! Hotel Elan in ...
Is there any activity that can’t be done in a hot tub? You’ve heard the phrase ‘everything has been done already’ right? Well if you changed it to ‘everything’s been done in a hot tub’ you’d probably be wrong. People are still combining their love for hot tubs and various other activities in new and ...
Outdoor swimming pools in Canada are a popular way for the entire family to enjoy the back yard and bask in the soaring summer temperatures. There are always a few risks associated with swimming, which typically include avoidable dangers such as not knowing how to swim, or swimming without adult supervision. But what about slipping ...
This winter, many Canadians will be escaping the frigid Canadian winter by heading to southern destinations. Canadians are excited when greeted with an all inclusive hotel in a tropical destination that is adorned with a beautiful pool. The water is inviting, with palm trees lining the pool’s perimeter and swim-up bars conveniently available to serve ...
All hot springs contain loads of dissolved minerals but not all hot springs are fit for human bathing, many of them have temperatures which are far too hot. Those dissolved minerals however can create all kinds of interesting effects, and sometimes just viewing a hot spring can be fantastic. Have a look at some of ...
What’s the newest gimmick in hot tubs these days? How would you like to take a bath in a tub of coffee? No? Maybe tea? Sake? Wine? How about a bowl of soup? As bizarre as it may sound, you can do all these things in one of Japan’s famous onsen (spas). So are there ...
Some countries naturally come to mind when you think of natural hot springs and/or geysers. Japan, Iceland and New Zealand are all small countries which seem to have more than their fair share of hot springs. But why? Having a plethora of thermal water sources might look like a blessing at first glance, but they ...
Bathing doesn’t always have to be done in water. Bathing in hot mud is almost as old a tradition as bathing in hot water. In fact mud baths have existed for thousands of years and can now be found in many high end spas worldwide. There are plenty of benefits of mud, one of the ...
You may have heard of “glamping”, the glamorous way of enjoying camping without the nuisance and discomfort of traditional camping gear. Glamping often involves ritzy accommodations, such as the outdoor equivalent of room service, and tents that resemble a small suburban starter home more than a traditional outdoor tent. Glamping is gaining popularity around Canada, ...
Some people enjoy the relaxation of a family spa in the backyard. For most, hot tubs serve as a relaxing, tranquil space to escape the pressures of daily life. But for some, hot tubbing is not just about relieving tension and getting some personal rest. Certain individuals that find adrenaline-induced, extreme hot tubbing is the ...
