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the medicinal power of hot springs have been known for centuries, Csl guides you to three of these magical waters. In 2006, blue Lagoon was granted the blue flag for the fourth consecutive year in recognition of its eﬀort to improve the standard of its bathing facilities and its high environmental standards. e blue Lagoon is perhaps the most recognizable of Iceland’s symbols, its blue colour a distinctive neon shade. e Lagoon holds six million liters of geothermal seawater, and the complex, recently refurbished, with spacious changing and shower rooms, geothermal steam bath and sauna - plus a refreshing cold water sprinkle ensures a great dip. www.bluelagoon.com. Hot Springs Around the World City style & Living travel PASSPORT < BLUE LAGOON ICELAND 39-40 °c 37-39 °c CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT COURTESY BRENDA FALVEY/PARKS CANADA; NASU ONSEN SPA,TOCHIGI/ ©JNTO;BLUE LAGOON Reikosen (Cold Mineral Spring) is water below 25°C. Bionsen (Subtle Onsen) is water between 25 and 34 °C. Koonsen (Hot Onsen) is water above 42 degrees °C - Masako Murata 25 -42 °c Visiting a hot spring (onsen) is almost a ritual in Japan and obligatory for any visitor. for centuries the Japanese have plunged themselves in the scorching onsen and their popularity has never waned. 138 million people a year visit onsen. nasu onsen, in a highland region of volcanic peaks, is one of seven hot springs that forms the nasuonsen-kyo hot Springs Village. A legendary deer whose wound was healed a er soaking in the hot springs is the inspiration for the onsen’s name. e hot Springs Village features recreational facilities and a nearby ranch and theme park. www.jnto.go.jp citystyleandliving.com | SPRING 2008 | 41 < ONSEN is either natural mineral water above 25°C. or natural mineral water that contains more than 10 milligrams of ferric iron per litre. Though we generally call any warm or hot water an Onsen, in a precise sense, there are names for each category: < BANFF UPPER HOT SPRINGS CANADA If you a ended elementary school in Calgary, you probably know the story of the two Canadian Paci c Railway workers who stumbled upon hot springs on Sulphur Mountain in 1884. e story of the banﬀ upper hot Springs began much earlier, however, when native tribes discovered the curative properties of the hot springs. e outdoor pool, with the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, boasts views of Mount Rundle. other facilities include a children's wading area in pool, outdoor terrace restaurant Pleiades Massage and Spa and universal wheelchair accessibility. banﬀ upper hot Springs illustrious 125 year history tied to the creation of Canada’s rst national park reminds us of the pleasures of living in this province. www.hotsprings.ca. NASU ONSEN JAPAN http://www.bluelagoon.com http://www.hotsprings.ca http://www.jnto.go.jp http://citystyleandliving.com

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City Style and Living - Spring 2008 Contents Editor's Note Behind the Cover The District Need It Want It Fusion Sweet Secret Restaurant Inspiration Eat Like a Locavore Covet Helen of Troy Prêt-à-Porter Anatomy Of Spring Fashion Trends Secret Garden Passport Bookcase Great Eats in Maui Tunisia Ombudsperson Horoscopes Final Thought

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