WorldSprings in The Colony offers more than nine acres of outdoor pools, mineral springs, saunas and more
STEVEN LINDSEY | Contributing writer
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Imagine walking out your front door right now and dipping your toes into an Australian hot spring in less than an hour. Perhaps sitting in a Japanese sauna with a good book and a bloody Mary sounds more tempting. Or maybe floating in the Dead Sea falls in line with how you imagine decompressing for a few hours.
Other than time travel, teleportation or a really vivid acid trip, visiting WorldSprings in The Colony remains the only way to accomplish this particular style of half-naked globetrotting.
In four globally inspired regions — Australia and Bali, Iceland & Italy, Japan and Korea and Mexico and Guatemala — soaking pools mimic the temperature and mineral composition of hot springs found in these specific countries. Benefits can include improving skin health, calming nerves, reducing inflammation, relaxing mind and body and enhancing muscle recovery, depending on the particular pool you’re in.
Spanning more than nine acres, the immersive outdoor mineral springs complex features 46 pools, eight saunas, a full-service spa, spacious men’s and women’s locker rooms and an on-site cafe and bar with servers roaming the pool areas when you’re ready for a drink refresh.
When the WorldSprings public relations team invited me out this past Monday, I jumped at the opportunity to visit to spend a few hours neck-deep in waters ranging from 101 to 104 degrees. To be clear, you can opt for cooler pools and cold plunges, but I chose the warmest ones available because there was still snow on the ground and a crisp wind chill, even in the sunshine.
With the exception of the freshwater Globe Pool, only adults 18 and over may access the soaking pools and saunas. During my stay, I didn’t see a single kid, which certainly added to the chill vibe.
Soaking prices range from $59-$85 for three-hour access to the pools. Show up for the last two hours of any day, and it’ll only cost $39. Once you’re at WorldSprings, you can add on an additional three hours for only $15. Save even more with monthly memberships and annual passes.
All guests have access to fresh, clean towels and wristband-controlled secure lockers. Upgrades include robe rentals for $15, cabanas starting at $199 and spa services from $30.
Book a facial or massage ($179-$339) and your soaking time is free, so, make sure to book your spa service first to avoid paying more than necessary for your WorldSprings experience.
If sitting in warm water makes you hungry and thirsty, you’re in luck because The Springs Cafe & Bar takes things up several notches from the type of snack bar you remember from the neighborhood pool as a kid. Sushi, flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, cookies, ice cream, breakfast items and a fully stocked bar await to satisfy nearly any craving. Mocktails and non-alcoholic beers make it easy to keep those Dry January plans intact, too.
(Note: No outside food or beverages are allowed, but cold water stations can be found throughout the property.)
A few minutes before your time at WorldSprings ends, return to one of the massive locker rooms for a soothing shower with bath products from The Botanist & The Chemist.
The only downside of my entire visit was the 40-minute drive back to Dallas. After so many hours of rest and relaxation, a helicopter ride home would’ve really been a nice touch.