COME TO LIFE Romantic Hot Springs Few things are as romantic as spending a day relaxing in the steaming waters at Durango Hot Springs . Sip rosé with your partner as you settle into one of 32 natural hot springs. For a more private experience, reserve one of the small ofuro-style soaking tubs, where you can lounge together and set the temperature to your precise preference. Add a couples’ hot-stone massage and unwind next to each other as the smooth, heated rocks infuse your skin with therapeutic essential oils and boost circulation. At Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort in Nathrop, romance flows as naturally as the water. The resort’s creekside hot springs and infinity pool look out on the dramatic Collegiate Peaks, creating a dreamy setting for couples. Soak in quiet corners tucked along Chalk Creek, schedule side-by-side massages or book a suite near the historical bathhouse for a charming overnight stay. Whether it’s an anniversary, proposal or just a spontaneous escape, this mountain retreat delivers an unforgettable atmosphere for connection. Luxurious Spa Day Sometimes, an ideal hot-springs getaway means waking up slowly, sitting in geothermal waters and sipping a mimosa as you wait for your massage reservation. The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs is a riverside retreat home to the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring and more than 45 soaking pools, each with different temperatures and mineral profiles. Choose a private terrace pool, indulge in a custom spa treatment or dine on-site at their recently unveiled signature restaurant, Wild Finch, featuring a wellness-focused menu. The major expansion also features elegant guest suites and additional soaking pools along the San Juan River. Meanwhile, at Dunton Hot Springs near Telluride, elegance blends with whimsy and peaceful seclusion as you sink into a steaming natural tub steps away from your restored cabin, many hand-built in the 1800s. The site was once a mining camp, but now hosts luxurious lodging within the ghost town’s authentic homes, stores and barns. The toasty springs — some reserved exclusively for your little chalet — are just one piece of the all-inclusive experience, best combined with fine dining, custom massages and day trips exploring the aspen-lined trails. Dunton Hot Springs near Telluride 80 1-800-COLORADO DUNTON HOT SPRINGS
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