Beautiful Spas and Hot Springs of California: Revised and Updated Edition (Paperback)

~ Melba Levick (Author), Stanley Young (Photographer) "Wilbur Hot Springs is a little difficult to find the first time..." (more)
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Product Description

Updated and featuring a striking new cover, this lavishly illustrated guide opens the door to more than 20 unforgettable escapes. Whether it’s rustic natural hot springs, an elegant fitness spa, or a glamorous desert hacienda, the Golden State offers rejuvenating retreats for every taste—and it’s all here. Trip planners and daydreamers will be transported to California’s most coveted hideaways, each of which offers an alluring array of services, from mud baths, hot stone massage, and seaweed wraps to European-style facials and hydrotherapy treatments. Author Stanley Young fills in all the delicious details each destination has to offer, while reviewing the philosophy of well-being that makes each spa unique. Meanwhile, photographer Melba Levick captures the natural beauty of the baths and their spectacular surrounding landscapes in sigh-inducing color. A guide that is both inspiring and practical, Beautiful Spas and Hot Springs of California is a passport to rest and renewal.

About the Author

Melba Levick divides her time between Los Angeles and Europe. Her other books include Living in the Sun. Stanley Young is also the author of Paradise Found.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; Rev Upd edition (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811838196
• ISBN-13: 978-0811838191
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #821,542 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, August 18, 2004

By	Liset Garcia (Oxnard, CA.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a hot springs enthusiast, and this book happens to be one of my favorites. It has beautiful color photographs of hot tubs and pools, and describes the nicest and most 'developed' hot springs to visit in the state. I have already been to two of the places mentioned in the book, and my favorite, so far, is Sycamore Hot Springs in San Luis Obispo. I also plan to visit Glen Ivy Hot Springs by the end of this summer, which is also in the book. Book is reasonably priced, and it is well worth it. I own several books on hot springs and this is the only one that actually has color photographs.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, August 2, 2005

By	Jade C. Adkins - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this book to be very helpful. It was beautifully written and illustrated! I now have a good idea of where I would like to go to visit and am greatful for the information that was contained in this book

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent.fast sevice book was in good condition!, April 4, 2009

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