I've been going to Las Vegas regularly since the early 2000s and have adopted a firm policy to never stay more than two nights.
28.05.2024 - 19:57 / forbes.com / River Nile
It’s officially pool season, and while swimming is a hallmark of summer vacations, some swimming pools rise above the rest. From beautiful pools overlooking rows of vineyards in the heart of wine country to the Caribbean’s first ever ocean pool, cooling down in some of these spectacular pools comes with the added bonus of scenic views on the horizon.
If a pool day (or, rather, many pool days) is a priority on your vacation itinerary, here’s five more superlative hotel swimming pools to put on your must-swim list, ranging from a rock-lined pool in Saudi Arabia to another one fronting rapids in Uganda, plus more that make a splash.
Banyan Tree AlUla is an all-villa resort and desert retreat set in the sandstone mountains of the Ashar Valley. The adult’s-only Rock Pool matches the scenery: Surrounded by towering crimson rocks, the infinity pool peers out over the Ashar Valley and the dramatic wind-carved rock formations that define the region. In the distance, guests can catch a glimpse of the iconic Maraya Concert Hall, which bills itself as the world’s largest mirrored building, reflecting the surrounding landscape. A night swim is in order for unparalleled stargazing. It’s scorching hot in Saudi Arabia during the summer, so the best time to visit is October to March when the temps subside.
I’m from Colorado, where pretty much all of our pools are shaped like our state: Rectangles. But in Texas, at the Marriott Marquis Houston, you can grab an innertube and float around the outskirts of the Lone Star State in a Texas-shaped lazy river. The family-friendly downtown Houston hotel pool has water features you can direct your tube towards for a little extra relief on a summer day, and there’s a transparent bridge to cross over into the interior of the state, which is filled with lounge chairs. The downtown Houston hotel is across from Minute Maid Park, so you can fill out your summer itinerary with an evening at the ballpark cheering on the Astros.
Lemala Wildwaters Lodge is located on Uganda’s Kalagala Island, overlooking the mighty River Nile and the grade five rapids that rush and tumble through the waterway. That means a day at the pool or relaxing on a daybed comes with a soundtrack of flowing water. The property’s spa services are also available to be booked by the water’s edge, and, the lodge partners with whitewater rafting guides at Adrift Uganda should you want to get out on the river for a guided trip on the river.
What if instead of hallways, your corridor was a meandering pool? That’s one way to move about Hoshinoya Bali, a luxury resort thoughtfully designed around three canal-like pools that connect 30 villas. The resort is tucked away in a 75-acre rainforest, and floating in the pool becomes
I've been going to Las Vegas regularly since the early 2000s and have adopted a firm policy to never stay more than two nights.
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