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Despite their volcanic origins, the Aeolian Islands are ... On Vulcano Island, you’ll find natural mud baths and hot springs that offer therapeutic benefits, and those who do visit flock to ...

Next to the thermal baths, the Tabacón's top-notch spa boasts volcanic mud wraps, coffee exfoliators and a host of massage therapies. After relaxing under the canopy of trees, dine in one of two ...

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“The gritty soil from the volcanic activity, the vents streaming pungent sulphurous gas and heat, the mud holes--all pretty unique, and helps you imagine what a volcanic eruption throws at you.

These natural baths provide guests with a peaceful escape from their everyday lives while giving them a close-up look into the country's volcanic activities ... and a silica mud mask.

Mud baths and volcanic ash scrubs are commonly used treatments. Argentina also has wine spas, where visitors soak in Malbec-infused baths to absorb antioxidants. Unlike Japanese onsens, Argentine hot ...

Starting with one of the area's most popular spa treatments: mud baths. It's a unique blend of volcanic ash from Mt. Helena, clay, and natural minerals from the area’s hot springs. This miracle ...

Here are a few to choose from: The Turkish Baths of Budapest ... including treatments with the precious mud covering the bottom of the lake (which is also made into beauty products).