As Canadians, we have a precious 4 month time window in which we may enjoy our pools. The soaring summer temperatures provide the perfect back drop for a day of rest, relaxation and lounging in the outdoor pool. But what is the ideal time to say good bye to summer, and begin to prepare your
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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
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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
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According to statistics, around 62% of North Americans have a pet, and the chances of a pet owner also being a hot tub owner are high. For you cat lovers, you probably don’t have to worry about the relationship between your pet and your hot tub as it’s fairly obvious to any cat owner how
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The history of men’s swimwear is greatly different from women’s aquatic attire. From the beginning, men and women have used swimwear to emphasize different body parts and perform different functions. Gender properties of swimwear have always been evident in the color, fit, and function of swimming garments. When choosing men’s swim wear today, it isn’t
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Fashion is constantly evolving, with each new season introducing us to different color schemes, textures, and styles. Throughout the years, swim wear has been quietly changing with every summer that passes. But when we look at the different swim wear fashions from each decade, the changes become increasingly obvious. Let’s explore swim wear, an area
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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,
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This summer, people from around the world have enthusiastically cheered on their favourite athletes in the London 2012 Olympics. Certain events tend to excite people more than others, and diving has been a clear crowd pleaser this summer. Diving debuted at the 1904 Olympic games, and has remained an international favourite ever since. There are
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After finding this funny picture online, it got us thinking; what is the perfect amount of time to soak in the hot tub? It can be tempting to socialize in your tub and unwind after a long day of work, but at what point is it time to get out? We are all familiar with
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Hot tubs have changed a lot in the time since the first human (or the first primate!) got the idea to hang out in a hot spring. Instead of depending on Mother Nature, humans now have all sorts of technology to make our own hot springs right in our own homes. While today’s hot tubs
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