Relax at the Hot Spring Waters of Bath

July 2, 2009 · Filed Under Advertising · Comment

The British city of Bath in Somerset is the only region in England where naturally occurring hot springs abound. This is the reason that Bath has figured as an important tourist destination over the centuries with both local and international crowds.

The thermal springs of Bath led to the Romans establishing several grand bath-houses and temples in the region. During the time of the Romans, the place was given the name of Aquae Sulis but later it came to be known as simply Bath from the popularity of the springs with those who came here for treatment in its hot waters. In the Georgian era especially, Bath emerged as a fashionable resort town whose spas, boarding houses and baths were frequented by the rich and famous. The social snobbery attached to a holiday in Bath has been well-described in the novels of Jane Austen as all students of English Literature will remember.

In 1987, the City of Bath was nominated as a World Heritage Site. Today Bath has as many as one million staying visitors and another 3.8 million tourists visit the place every year. Besides its thermal springs, Bath has many other places of cultural interest like museums, universities and theatres. Visitors to Bath have a vast range of lodging options to choose from. Alternatively they can check out www.ooaha.com for best Bath hotel deals.

Tags: Bath, UK tourism, World Heritage Site