Bondi Icebergs Pool, Bondi Beach Australia
The <a href="http://icebergs.com.au/" target="_hplink">Bondi Icebergs Club</a> was founded in Australia in 1929, but the pool, rising out of the coral in Bondi Bay, is perfectly modern.
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Astoria Park Pool, New York, New York
The pool at <a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/AstoriaPark/facilities/pools">Astoria Park in Queens</a> is the largest of the 11 New York City pools constructed by FDR’s Works Progress Administration, measuring 330 by 165 feet. Under the shadow of the Triborough Bridge, this massive pool holds up to 6200 summertime swimmers.
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Venetian Pool, Coral Gables, Florida
The citizens of Coral Gables have good reason for civic pride. Their <a href="http://www.coralgables.com/index.aspx?page=167" target="_hplink">public pool,</a> flanked by palm trees and a bridge seemingly plucked from the canals in Italy, is a real oasis.
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Habita Hotel MTY, Monterrey, Mexico
On the roof of the <a href="http://www.hotelhabitamty.com/" target="_hplink">Hotel Habita</a> in Monterrey, Mexico, two pools flank a swanky bar and provide striking views of the city below in every direction.
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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
The Skypark atop the <a href="http://www.marinabaysands.com/" target="_hplink">Marina Bay Sands</a> hotel in Singapore flaunts an extended vanishing-edge pool—some 57 stories above the ground.
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Thompson Hotel, Toronto, Canada
Yes, that’s the <a href="http://www.cntower.ca/en-CA/Home.html">CN Tower</a> visible from the rooftop pool and bar at the <a href="http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/toronto/thompson-toronto" target="_hplink">Thompson Hotel</a> in Toronto.
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W Hotel, Hong Kong
A giant mosaic sets the scene on the elevated pool deck at the <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1965" target="_hplink">W Hotel</a> in Hong Kong. The views of Victoria Harbor below perfect the mood.
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Eldorado Springs Swimming Pool, Denver, Colorado
In the shadow of the red rocks of Eldorado Mountain, the <a href="http://www.eldoradosprings.com/index.php?action=resort" target="_hplink">pool at Eldorado Springs</a> in Colorado boasts fresh water fed by a nearby artesian spring.
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Club 50, Miami, Florida
<a href="http://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/miami/dining_and_nightlife/club50" target="_hplink">Club 50 </a>in Miami, housed in the Viceroy Hotel, hosts weekly summertime pool parties 50 stories up.
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Badeschiff, Berlin Germany
Floating in the Spree River, <a href="http://www.arena-berlin.de/badeschiff.aspx" target="_hplink">Badeschiff,</a> also known as the floating "bathing ship," is a public pool located in the heart of Berlin.
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The London Hotel, West Hollywood, California
California sunshine lights up the rooftop pool deck at <a href="http://www.thelondonwesthollywood.com/" target="_hplink">the London</a> in West Hollywood, where guests can nosh on food from celebrity chef <a href="http://www.gordonramsay.com/index2.html" target="_hplink">Gordon Ramsay.</a>
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Hotel Du Cap, Eden Roc, Cap D'Antibes, France
Just down the beach from Cannes, the <a href="http://www.hotel-du-cap-eden-roc.com/eng/welcome/" target="_hplink">Hotel Du Cap</a>, Eden Roc’s pool is carved into the cliffs along the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel has served vacationing royalty, businessmen, and movie stars since 1870.
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Windhoek Public Pool, Windhoek, Namibia
One of two public pools in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windhoek" target="_hplink">Windhoek,</a> the Windhoek Public Pool is olympic size, featuring a lush green lawn for onlookers and residents to enjoy.
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Hotel Villa Cimbrone, Ravello, Italy
The <a href="http://www.villacimbrone.com/" target="_hplink">Hotel Villa Cimbrone</a>’s pool is a standout feature of this 11th-century compound. Set along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, the view merges green grass with the blue of the Tyrrenhian Sea.
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Fasano Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
At the <a href="http://www.fasano.com.br/" target="_hplink">Hotel Fasano</a> in Rio de Janeiro, rooftop pool guests can catch the breathtaking view of Ipanema beach below and grand mountains beyond.
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Gellert Therman Baths, Budapest, Hungary
<a href="http://www.gellertbath.com/" target="_hplink">Gellert Thermal Baths and Swimming Pool </a>at the Gellert Hotel is heated and filled with water from nearby mineral hot springs. Every Sunday the pool is open to the public for family day.
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Sky Bar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Guests at <a href="http://www.shangri-la.com/kualalumpur/traders/dining/" target="_hplink">Sky Bar</a> at Traders Hotel relax high above the bustle of Kuala Lumpur. On top of the world, they can unwind with drinks, swimming, and music.
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Hotel Gansevoort, New York, New York
The Hotel Gansevoort is one of <a href="www.nytimes.com/2010/08/01/nyregion/01ritual.html">Manhattan’s hottest spots</a>, and the rooftop pool is a summer landing spot for New York’s flashy set. Underwater speakers add to the vibe.
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Sanctuary, Scottsdale, Arizona
In the shadow of craggy <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camelback_Mountain" target="_hplink">Camelback Mountain</a>, the pool at this Arizona <a href="http://www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com/index.html" target="_hplink">hotel </a>is brilliantly blue. It all feels a world away from nearby Scottsdale.
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The Viceroy, Palm Springs, California
The <a href="http://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/palmsprings" target="_hplink">Viceroy Palm Springs</a> is a splendid oasis in the desert: the pool’s striking cabanas and nighttime hours make for a relaxing time.
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Hotel Cala di Volpe, Porto Cervo, Italy
At the <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=59" target="_hplink">Hotel Cala di Volpe</a> (“Fox Cove,” in English), the Olympic-sized saltwater pool is a year-round attraction on this Italian isle.
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Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado
Aspen is typically known for its <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/07/Aspen_Mountain.jpg">skiing</a>, but the pool at the<a href="http://www.thelittlenell.com/" target="_hplink"> Little Nell</a> hotel makes a convincing case for a summertime visit. The rooftop patio and pool offer gorgeous views of the surrounding, often snowy mountains.
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Villa d’Este Hotel, Lake Como, Italy
The <a href="http://www.villadeste.com/" target="_hplink">Villa D’Este</a> is built along the banks of <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2157810/George-Clooney-shows-Lake-Como-villa-time-girlfriend-Stacy-Keibler.html">famous Lake Como</a> in Italy. The gorgeous pool, literally floating in the lake, provides breathtaking views of the scenery. It’s as close as you can get to Lake Como without getting in.
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Krapfenwaldbad Park, Vienna, Austria
<a href="http://www.wien-konkret.at/sport/schwimmbad/krapfenwaldlbad/" target="_hplink">Krapfenwaldbad Park</a> features four heated swimming pools and sweeping views of Vienna's urban landscape.
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