There are many types of spas in Jamaica, from the rustic to the 5 star. I have experienced both spectrum and everything in between.
Bath, St. Thomas is known the world over for its mineral springs. There is wonderful bathhouse that most people use, but I am not most people so I had to trek to the source of the hot springs.
When I went to the source, we walked in a riverbed, the water was ice cold, and the spring was piping hot.
Bath is not far from Portland. There are lovely villas, bungalows and cottages for sale in and around Port Antonio which is about 1 hr away from Bath.
Bath, St. Thomas the Rasta Steve Way
I have always wanted to go to Bath, I heard wonderful things about the healing properties of the hot springs there. One fine day I did just that. Of course, the bath house just would not do, I had to climb up the mountain to the source of the springs with my guide and masseur Rasta Steve.
On my way up I passed a rastaman cooking ital calalloo etc. I ordered my meal for pick up on my return. When I went to the source, we walked in a riverbed, the water was ice cold, and the spring was piping hot. Rasta Steve told me to lie on a rock (the massage bed) and he took my towel and soaked it in the hot spring. It was over 100 degrees but I wasn’t scalded. I smelled the sulfur and there was volcanic mud that I used on my skin. After my treatment, I felt quite rejuvenated. It was well worth the trek. What topped it off was the ital food I ate from a gourd (callabash) on the way down. Not only did I take care of my outside but I took care of my insides with organic food.