Tuscany's 'fountain of youth'

Ruth Jackson has found the fountain of youth. It's in Tuscany. The volcanic pool at the heart of the Terme di Saturnia spa, to be precise.

I've found the fountain of youth and it's in Tuscany. The thermal pool at the heart of Terme di Saturnia is a volcanic crater, which contains rain water that has filtered through the rocks for 40 years. It is claimed that the water can even reduce the signs of ageing in volunteers. Some of the spa's treat-ments are even prescribed through the Italian state health system.

This is probably just a canny piece of marketing. But the magical waters are far from the only reason to visit this resort. I'll warn you right now if you're looking for a 'boot camp' spa break that will leave you starved and purged of toxins, Terme di Saturnia is not the place for you. This is not a spa that be-lieves in denial.

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Ruth Jackson-Kirby

Ruth Jackson-Kirby is a freelance personal finance journalist with 17 years’ experience, writing about everything from savings accounts and credit cards to pensions, property and pet insurance.

Ruth started her career at MoneyWeek after graduating with an MA from the University of St Andrews, and she continues to contribute regular articles to our personal finance section. After leaving MoneyWeek she went on to become deputy editor of Moneywise before becoming a freelance journalist.

Ruth writes regularly for national publications including The Sunday Times, The Times, The Mail on Sunday and Good Housekeeping, among many other titles both online and offline.