It’s not snowing everywhere, so pack your swimsuit and visit some of the world’s most memorable hotel and club pools. Bring goggles that protect your eyes from harsh pool chemicals and let you see clearly underwater. Frogglez Goggles for adults and children use a comfortable wide-band neoprene strap available in multiple colors to prevent hair pulling, slipping and water seepage. They’re also buoyant, so they float if you take them off.
- Villa Honegg, Switzerland: Perched on Bürgenstock Mountain, Villa Honegg’s infinity pool appears to extend over an alpine lake, delivering sweeping mountain and water views that make every swim feel cinematic.
- Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Italy: This elegant, century-old hotel on Lake Como offers a floating pool set into the lake itself, framing unobstructed views of the Grigne Mountains and the shoreline’s timeless villas.
- Bondi Icebergs, Australia: Located at the southern end of Bondi Beach in Sydney, the Bondi Iceberg Baths are a series of ocean-fed pools where waves periodically wash across the water, blending seaside drama with a club atmosphere.
- Hanging Gardens, Bali: Surrounded by jungle near the village of Payangan, the Hanging Gardens of Bali feature the famous Twin-Tiered Cascading Pool. Its layered design and lush setting have earned recognition among the world’s most unique swimming pools.
- Grace Santorini, Greece: Overlooking the Caldera, Grace Santorini’s infinity pool delivers breathtaking vistas of the volcanic sea below. For total privacy, many suites include their own private plunge pools, each oriented toward the same dramatic view.
Whether you prefer alpine panoramas, historic lakefront elegance, ocean-fed excitement, tropical seclusion, or volcanic-slope views, these pools offer exceptional settings for a swim. Pack sunscreen, a towel, and well-fitting goggles to make the most of each experience.