<strong>Ski Portillo, Chile: </strong>The dazzling Andes make this heated swimming pool extra-special.
Ski Portillo, Chile: The dazzling Andes make this heated swimming pool extra-special.
Adam Clark
<strong>Kohanaiki, Hawaii: </strong>Swimming at this private club comes with some hefty dues: $150,000 upfront, plus $25,000 annually.
Kohanaiki, Hawaii: Swimming at this private club comes with some hefty dues: $150,000 upfront, plus $25,000 annually.
From Kohanaiki Clubhouse
<strong>Il Sereno, Lake Como, Italy: </strong>The lakeside pool at the new hotel Il Sereno blends neatly into the picturesque landscape.
Il Sereno, Lake Como, Italy: The lakeside pool at the new hotel Il Sereno blends neatly into the picturesque landscape.
From Il Sereno
<strong>Temple House, Chengdu, China: </strong>Eye-catching skylights define the indoor Temple House pool.
Temple House, Chengdu, China: Eye-catching skylights define the indoor Temple House pool.
THE TEMPLE HOUSE CHENGDU
<strong>Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania: </strong>Swimming alongside elephants out for a drink is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania: Swimming alongside elephants out for a drink is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Richard Waite/From the Four Seasons
<strong>The Chedi Muscat, Oman:</strong> The Long Pool more than lives up to its name. It's the longest pool in the Arabian Peninsula, stretching to a vast 103 meters (338 feet).
The Chedi Muscat, Oman: The Long Pool more than lives up to its name. It's the longest pool in the Arabian Peninsula, stretching to a vast 103 meters (338 feet).
Kar-Wai Wesley/From The Chedi Muscat
<strong>St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives: </strong>One of the largest villas in the Maldives is the John Jacob Astor Estate at the St. Regis. The villa has its own 92-square-meter pool.
St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives: One of the largest villas in the Maldives is the John Jacob Astor Estate at the St. Regis. The villa has its own 92-square-meter pool.
From THE ST. REGIS MALDIVES VOMMULI RESORT
<strong>Cliveden House, England:</strong> This pool was originally built by the American billionaire Waldorf Astor as a way to discourage his wife from swimming in nearby River Thames.
Cliveden House, England: This pool was originally built by the American billionaire Waldorf Astor as a way to discourage his wife from swimming in nearby River Thames.
Adam Lynk/from CLIVEDEN HOUSE
<strong>Casa Chameleon, Costa Rica: </strong>The adults-only resort Casa Chameleon is a hilltop boutique property with a zero-edge infinity pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Casa Chameleon, Costa Rica: The adults-only resort Casa Chameleon is a hilltop boutique property with a zero-edge infinity pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
fachnerphotos.smugmug.com/From Casa Chameleon
<strong>Jade Mountain, Saint Lucia:</strong> Overlooking the iconic Pitons World Heritage Site, this resort features en-suite infinity edge pools so you can float in total privacy.
Jade Mountain, Saint Lucia: Overlooking the iconic Pitons World Heritage Site, this resort features en-suite infinity edge pools so you can float in total privacy.
C J Walker/From JADE MOUNTAIN
<strong>Banyan Tree Seychelles:</strong> Intendance Bay is the setting for the Banyan Tree Seychelles pool villas that overlook the Indian Ocean, with palm trees and rainforest below.
Banyan Tree Seychelles: Intendance Bay is the setting for the Banyan Tree Seychelles pool villas that overlook the Indian Ocean, with palm trees and rainforest below.
Cypert and Leong/From BANYAN TREE HOTELS & RESORTS
<strong>The Yeatman, Porto, Portugal:</strong> It's no surprise in this region renowned for wine that the pool comes in the shape of a decanter.
The Yeatman, Porto, Portugal: It's no surprise in this region renowned for wine that the pool comes in the shape of a decanter.
LAURENCE BRANDJAS/From THE YEATMAN
<strong>Casa Naga Villa at The Westin Playa Bonita, Panama: </strong>This resort is home to a very special private villa with a sweeping infinity pool.
Casa Naga Villa at The Westin Playa Bonita, Panama: This resort is home to a very special private villa with a sweeping infinity pool.
From THE WESTIN PLAYA BONITA
<strong>InterContinental, Hong Kong: </strong>For urban pools with a killer view, few can match the skyline of Hong Kong Island as seen from the InterContinental Hotel's Presidential Suite.
InterContinental, Hong Kong: For urban pools with a killer view, few can match the skyline of Hong Kong Island as seen from the InterContinental Hotel's Presidential Suite.
From THE INTERCONTINENTAL HONG KONG
<strong>Kanairo onsen, Japan: </strong>This is a soaking tub, not a swimming pool, but it's still a tremendous spot for relaxation while immersed in a Japanese bathing tradition.<br />
Kanairo onsen, Japan: This is a soaking tub, not a swimming pool, but it's still a tremendous spot for relaxation while immersed in a Japanese bathing tradition.
From WALK JAPAN
<strong>Badrutt's Palace Hotel, Switzerland: </strong>This oval-shaped indoor pool in the Swiss Alps is at the heart of the hotel's Wellness Palace featuring spa and health treatments
Badrutt's Palace Hotel, Switzerland: This oval-shaped indoor pool in the Swiss Alps is at the heart of the hotel's Wellness Palace featuring spa and health treatments
From Badrutt's Palace Hotel
<strong>Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, California:</strong> The show-stopping Coliseum Pool at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast, California, is one of the world's largest circular pools at 40 meters across.
Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, California: The show-stopping Coliseum Pool at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast, California, is one of the world's largest circular pools at 40 meters across.
From Pelican Hill