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Hotel pools are an important amenity for many travelers, providing a place to relax and unwind after a long day of sightseeing. Some hotels take their pools a step further, making them the main attraction. From infinity pools overlooking the Mediterranean Sea to rooftop retreats in bustling cities, these luxurious spots provide an unforgettable experience for guests.
Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or a fun family vacation, there is a hotel with an amazing pool to suit your needs. Best of all, you can book many of these hotels using points earned with hotel credit cards.
Here are ten beautiful hotel pools around the world and how to book them using points.
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The Grand Wailea boasts not one but two lavish pools for guests to enjoy. First up is the adults-only Hibiscus pool, which features an ornate hibiscus flower design made of over 630,000 mosaic tiles. The pool provides over 4800 sqft of space to splash or merely unwind in one of two jacuzzis.
For kids and adventurous adults, the Grand Wailea offers a massive “activity pool” consisting of nine pools across six levels. This multi-level complex measures over 25,000 sqft and includes a lava tube slide with a 30-foot drop that has guests falling up to 22 miles per hour.
The Grand Wailea regularly has rates of over $500 per night, but you can redeem as little as 110,000 Hilton points for a Terrace View room. If you have Marriott Silver status or higher from one of the credit cards, you can get the fifth award night free.
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The Hagia Sofia Mansions is a Curio Collection property in İstanbul's historic Sultanahmet neighborhood, just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Inhabiting a series of historic townhouses adjacent to Topkapi Palace, this hotel provides luxurious accommodations in the old Ottoman style. But the
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African countries are seeing a surge in international travel, fueled by luxury safari experiences with repeat visitors. Returning travelers remain excited by the continent’s iconic wildlife. However, they want to mix up their experiences beyond spotting game from the back of a Jeep.
As 2023 draws to a close, there is nothing more exciting than the prospect of planning an unforgettable trip for the coming year. If travel is on your bucket list for 2024, you're not alone. Get some inspiration with these 21 unique events happening across the globe that are worth traveling for.
It’s no surprise that Mexico continues to be one of the top-selling international destinations for U.S. travelers. It’s one of the top 10 most-visited countries in the world, according to the World Tourism Organization, and the U.S. accounts for a majority of its international arrivals.
Where do you find spectacular and life-changing destinations that are without the hordes that have become commonplace in so many destinations worldwide, particularly in Europe? Last week in Forbes, I asked some travel experts about where people are going. This week, I asked the same gurus about their choices for where to go next. I was looking for off-the-radar destinations they love, places to go before they get discovered.
Airports can be stressful places—especially during the holiday travel season, with long lines and people running around late for their flights. So what are the airports to avoid?
While shopping on Amazon is great – and super convenient – for some people, there’s nothing like actually going into a brick-and-mortar store. Especially if it is incredibly beautiful.
United States citizens will soon get a taste of what it feels like for international travelers arriving in our country. Nations making up the European Union have been revamping how travelers outside of Europe pass through its borders.
This fall, international air traffic reached 98.2 percent of what it was prepandemic, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In other words, global citizens are traveling the world with almost the same fervor as they were in 2019.
Hot springs are thermal wonders that promise not only warmth but also breathtaking scenery that captivates the soul, and adds some magic to your feed. From the picturesque landscapes of Iceland to the serene valleys of Japan, here are some of the world’s most beautiful hot springs.
When it comes to trends, expedition cruises are the gift that keeps on giving. New Zealand’s fascinating wildlife and ecosystem, the US’s plethora of iconic national parks, and Madagascar’s paradisical diving and hiking sites — these are just some of the exhilarating expedition cruises new for 2024 and beyond. We whittle down nine of our favourites.
What a thrill to journey by train to St Moritz in the snowy Swiss Alps to see the work of Gerhard Richter (born in 1932), the German painter who critics describe as our “greatest living artist.” His works can be found in international collections and have been exhibited in numerous museums and galleries in Europe and the United States. He’s also the most expensive European living artist (his abstract painting Abstraktes Bild (599) sold for a record $46.3 million at Sotheby's in London). While Richter’s paintings are highly covetable, collectors visiting his new three-venue exhibition in the Swiss Alps must be content with simply viewing the works as none are for sale.