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Arkansas is famous for the hot spring waters that run down the Ouachita Mountains. People flock here from all over the world to bathe here, and the waters are supposed to have healing qualities too. These were primarily used for medical reasons until the 1940s, and in 1832 the area has been conserved as a federally protected area - giving it recognition as the first national park in the United States.

There really is something for everyone who visit the hot springs of Arkansas on holidays. If you don't want to bathe in one of the many hot tubs that are full to the brim with thermal spring water then you can go fishing instead. There's also a range of other watersports in the area, so it's a good idea to bear this in mind.

If you want to indulge in a fantastic holiday experience then perhaps you should visit the Turtle Cover Spa. Situated on Lake Ouachita, this spa has the only full service lake spa which offers a couples massage session, the Wilderness Pavilion or gathering in the hot springs with a group of friends. For something a little bit more luxurious, the Sabai Massage Therapy on Hobson Avenue offers massages, facials and body treatments as well as the hot springs. With lots of places to choose from it can sometimes be quite hard to find the best treatments. The Rose Garden Spa and Salon offers packages which can include a one hour full body massage, a bathing session, body wraps and sugar gloss. A private spa experience is offered by the Swan Song Spa, complete with candles and couples Jacuzzis as well as massages and various treatments including moxa-n-crystal clay facials and a full body pirate's masque.

There are three lakes in Hot Springs, Lake Hamilton is the most popular. It is mostly residential though tubing, jet skiing and water skiing are common activities which everyone is allowed to join in with. The biggest lake is Lake Ouachita which boasts 970 miles of shoreline and is 40 miles long. Cheap holiday deals here are in plentiful supply, so get looking today!

If you find yourself bored of the hot springs, don't worry - there are plenty of other things you can do in the area. here are over 200 islands in the lake, perfect for camping or just having a picnic one afternoon. Lake Catherine is predominantly used for swimming, skiing and boating as well as its brilliant angling opportunities.