There's No Better Water
by Barbara Hansen
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The best things in life can indeed be free, or at least cost no more than a drive to the Coachella Valley. I'm talking about the water in Desert Hot Springs, the cleanest, clearest, finest water that I have ever tasted. And it's free. Just turn on a tap and enjoy.
The water starts as snow on top of Mount San Gorgonio. As it melts, it slowly trickles through rocks, boulders, gravel and sand until it emerges as a limpid, delightful beverage.
I encountered it at Miracle Springs Resort & Spa, a laid-back place where I spent a few days. At dinner, I drank goblet after goblet of this enchanting water, dressed up with ice and lemon slices. I didn't want wine. This was better.
When I left, I emptied the water bottles in my car and refilled them from the tap in my bathroom. Yes, you can shower in this naturally pure water too and brush your teeth with it. (The water in the resort's heated pools is natural too, loaded with minerals and wonderful for dunking, but not suitable for drinking.)
My advice is to take along empty bottles, jugs, buckets, tanks — the bigger the better — so that you can bring home enough water to enjoy for a few days, even serve at a dinner party. It is definitely worth the trip.
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa, 10625 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Tel: (760) 329-6000 or (800) 808-7727
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