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Suanbo A little over two hours south of Seoul is a great winter getaway in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province. Sajo Blue Valley Ski Resort is the main draw, but at night, you’ll find another one of Hanwha Resort’s great spa re- treats, Suanbo Resort. The centerpiece of the resort is an outdoor hot spring tucked under snow-covered foliage. MoRE InFo Buses depart every hour from Dong Seoul Bus terminal to Chungju. From there, take an intra- city bus to Suanbo Bus terminal. the resort is five minutes from here. Website www.suanbo.or.kr Phone (043) 846-3605 www.enjoykorea.asia Deokgu Spa World Famed for its quality spring water, Deokgu Hot Springs provides a comfortable experience for soaking connoisseurs located further down the east coast. First discovered 600 years ago, the springs are known for their many health benefits, and feature a special lemon bath. MoRE InFo Buses depart from Dong Seoul Bus terminal to Deokgu Hot Springs Spa World at 9:34 a.m. and 2:14 p.m. Website www.duckku.co.kr Phone (054) 782-0677 www.groovekorea.com / January 2014 64 DEsTINATIONs Edited by Josh Foreman (joshforeman@groovekorea.com)