Ten Thousand Waves

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"Modeled after Japanese onsen culture, this hilltop spa offers private bathing suites with hot tubs, saunas, changing rooms, and showers on a 20‑acre property; the smallest suites accommodate up to four people, while the Grand Bath can host up to 18. Overnight lodging is intimate and limited (about 13 rooms), reservations for private hot tub suites are coveted, and water temperatures are maintained around 105°F with cold plunges near 55°F, creating a full-service wellness escape centered on thermal bathing." - Annie Archer Annie Archer Annie Archer is the assistant social media editor at Travel + Leisure. She loves road trips, national parks, beach destinations, remote Airbnbs, and all things Italy. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"A spiritual destination with Japanese-inspired lodging, historic sites, and Southwestern cuisine." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'

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"Ten Thousand Waves, a Japanese-inspired onsen is one of those places you book first, then plan the rest of the trip around."

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"For a real treat, snag a post-ski treatment at the roadside Japanese-style 10,000 Waves."

"Your stay in Santa Fe is not complete until you've visited the serene 20-acre Ten Thousand Waves. Though nestled in the high hills among Santa Fe's piñons and junipers, the wooden walkways and lanterns will make youfeel as close to Japan asif you'd hopped a plane. Splurge on the spa's deep stone massage and salt scrubs, or opt for a warming herbal wrap with an add-on foot soak. Bliss is your reward.After you've had time to unwind, enjoy a meal at the on-site Izanami, which serves izakaya -style food using sustainably raised beef, pork, chicken, and organic vegetables.A note to the modest spagoer: All baths are clothing-optional except the communal tub in the hours after 8:15 p.m., when bathing suits are required."