Hidden up in the Jemez Mountains, Spence Hot Springs might just be New Mexico’s best-kept secret. These natural thermal pools offer the perfect mix of quiet, scenery, and a touch of geothermal magic.

The freestanding hotel bath is the pinnacle of relaxation, but not for long. Inevitably, the water will turn as murky and tepid as the final swills of a stout beer. Your back will start to ache from ...