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Summer is approaching fast, and the search for the go-to summer watering hole begins (especially if you live in a city that lacks them, like New York). As the temperature rises, so should your taste level for only the best swimming experiences, right? Why suffer in a normal pool when you could live the high life with a stunningly designed infinity pool. Either live vicariously through the visitors and owners of The Coolest Infinity Pools Worldwide, or get to one ASAP.
Marina Bay Sand Hotel
Location: Bayfront Avenue, Singapore
Marina Bay Sands Hotel, designed by Safdie Architects, is a legit getaway. Located 57 stories above the hustle and bustle of Singapore, Skypark acts as an idyllic escape from the woes of city life in favor of some quality relaxation.
Maya Ubud Resort and Spa
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Designed by architect Budiman Hendropurnomo of Denton Corker Marshall, Maya Ubud Resort and Spa provides a sustainable and relaxing sanctuary for the senses. It has multiple infinity pools that fuse with the surroundings.
Grace Santorini Hotel
Location: Thera, Greece
The Santorini Hotel designed by Divercity Architects, in collaboration with mplusm, provides immaculate views of (and appears connected to) the Aegean Sea.
Nurai Island Resort
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
The residential villas of Nurai, each with their own state of the art infinity pool, were designed by Studio Drur and have a starting price tag of $27 million each. They have views that look on to the Arabian Gulf and are a 15-minute yacht ride from the thriving UAE capital of Abu Dhabi.
Caesar Augustus Hotel
Location: Anacapri Napoli, Italy
What was once a private home to a Russian prince is now, 200 years later, the Hotel Caesar Augustus. It's positioned 1,000 feet above the Bay of Naples with sweeping vistas of the Amalfi Coast from the two-tiered infinity pool.
Blue Palace
Location: Crete, Greece
Revel in the Blue Palace's traditional Grecian architecture with a contemporary twist. There are three outdoor swimming pools, and the infinity pool really does feel like it goes on forever.
Hotel du Cap Eden Roc
Location: Antibes, France
Hotel du Cap Eden Roc was flawlessly renovated by architect Luc Svetchine. It blends the grandeur of the past with the luxury of the future. The one stone swimming pool has been renovated into a massive infinity pool that looks on to the Mediterranean Sea as well as the French Riviera.
Post Ranch Inn
Location: Big Sur, Calif.
With a vista that looks on to the splendid California coastline, the Post Ranch Inn allows its guest to soak up the scenery with heated infinity spas. Being surrounded by the lush Californian landscape guarantees relaxation.
Villa Mayavee
Location: Phucket, Thailand
Tierra Design's Villa Mayavee is a model of modernity. Located on the millionaires' mile in Kamala, no expense has been spared in designing this symbol of affluent escape.
Boucan by Hotel Chocolat
Location: Jalousle, St. Lucia
Surrounded by the lush rainforest and ubiquitous cacao trees, Hotel Chocolat's resort is not only a delicious escape, but it's a calming one, as well. Blending natural beauty and contemporary design, Boucan is the ideal escape in the land of chocolate.
Pamukkale Pool
Location: Pamukkale, Turkey
Pamukkale, Turkish for cotton castle, is a naturally occurring hot spring caused by the underlying volcanic activity. Comprised mainly of calcium salts, the water within the pools is known for its curing properties and benefits for the skin and eyes.
Tat Kuang Si Waterfall
Location: Louangphabang, Laos
Visitors to the Tat Kuang Si Waterfall can enjoy nature's very own infinity pools. Water cascades from one pool to the other, which is a trademark of travertine waterfalls, and creates a relaxing, leisurely atmosphere.
Kandalama Hotel
Location: Dambulla, Sri Lanka
The line between nature and man-made architecture disappears in the Kandalama Hotel, designed by the renowned Geoffrey Bawa. Built over the rock fortress of Sigriya, the hotel itself is almost entirely cloaked behind the dense greenery of Sri Lanka. The Kachchan Pool provides a seamless vista that looks on to the Kandalama Lake.
Alila Ubud
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Alila Ubud Hotel, designed by the WOHA architecture firm, fuses different elements and textures, creating an oasis amongst the treetops. Alila Ubud's infinity pool appears to ascend above the Ayung River Valley, crafting the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable plunge.
The Oberoi Udaivilas
Location: Udaipur, India
Architecture firm Abhikram channels traditional Indian palace architecture in the Oberoi Resort in Udaipur. Multiple pools provide a majestic ambiance and a view that looks on to Lake Pichola.
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar
Location: Dead Sea, Jordan
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar is located right over the Dead Sea. It envelopes visitors in architecture from a different era and is surrounded by palm trees and spectacular views of the Dead Sea.
Hotel Villa Mahal
Location: Kalkan, Turkish Aegean, Turkey
Deemed the most romantic hotel in Europe, Villa Mahal's 56-foot infinity pool dissolves the line between the horizon and the sky. Their infinity pools are an optical illusion that makes for a romantic vista.
Ubud Hanging Gardens
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Popo Danes, the architects behind the Ubud Hanging Gardens, defy gravity in their split level infinity pools that appear to levitate atop the lush jungles of Bali. Comprised partly of volcanic rock and lined with Batu Chandi stone, the Hanging Gardens provide an organic commune with nature.
The Cambrian Hotel Adelboden
Location: Adelboden, Switzerland
Designed by Peter Silling and Associates, The Cambrian Hotel, nestled within the Swiss Alps, encircles its guests with mountainous panoramas from every vantage point. No matter the temperature, the heated pool provides the ideal place to soak while taking in the snow-covered scenery. A pool that feels like it's going endlessly into the mountains FTW.
The Library Resort
Location: Koh Samui, Thailand
Designed in 2006 by architect Tirawan Songsawat, The Library Resort's red pool is reminiscent of a scene from the Old Testament or True Blood. Made up of orange, yellow, and deep red tiles, it appears as if you are swimming in a pool of blood minus the creepy horror movie factor. With a library a few steps away and a view that looks on to the Chaweng Beach, there is no shortage of leisure activities.