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My Favorite World’s Infinity Pools

Palm-lined pool facing a mountain island, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity poolsIsland loungers in a turquoise pool, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity poolsLong infinity pool through the forest, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity poolsInfinity pool at dusk with palms, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity poolsInfinity pool by granite boulders and palms, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity poolsRooftop infinity pool over a city at night, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity poolsPavilion by a jungle infinity pool, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity poolsDaybeds by a pool facing limestone islands, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity poolsCurving pool in a tropical valley, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity poolsSwimmer in a clear pool above the sea, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity poolsCouple in an infinity pool facing the Pitons, St. LuciaBlue infinity pool facing an island, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity poolsInfinity pool meeting the sea and sky, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity poolsMirror-still infinity pool at sunset, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity poolsGuest with arms open at a jungle infinity pool, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity pools

Luxury hotels and resorts typically offer an Luxury hotels and resorts typically offer an array of first-class amenities, but perhaps the most important to any luxury traveler is none other than the property's pool.  A pool is a container filled with water intended for swimming or water-based recreation.( Just Luxe)

I have always been passionate about the sea, to swim in the sea is truly one of the greatest privileges in life but somehow, the idea of a pool by the sea reflects the luxury summit. In many stunning hotels by the sea I really wander why , pools reign supreme over the salted waters. Should one need fresh water rather than salted one? or just the privilege of choosing in which water and background one ones to dive.

Infinity pools have been created during the last 20 years. It's a technique that does not show the lucky user where is the pool ends. I have annexed stunning photos  of the  natural The Devil's Pool, a rocky outcropping at the top of Victoria Falls that creates a natural swimming hole for thrill-seeking tourists. Victoria Falls is the world's largest water fall -- topping out at just over 360 feet.

The beauty of infinity pools is the view, especially if those pools are suspended on high grounds. The Greek island of Santorini has  great examples, so does Saint Lucia and my favourites of all in Ubud Bali at the Four Seasons  at Sayan, and the Hanging Gardens, where you are in the middle of a wild jungle by the Ayung river. ( See photo of me in 1988)

Of course, infinite pools on the mountains , are essential, especially in the Winter  when it snow,  like the  the Amangani's swimming pool with a breathtaking panoramic view of  Jackson Hole's snowed peaks, the Swiss Alps Cambrian Hotel, or the impressive suspended three level cascade pools on the spa of the  four stars Hotel Hacienda na Xamena in Ibiza, Ibiza. ( See photo on the sunset)

Overwater pool and villas in a lagoon, one of Joelle’s favorite infinity pools

The Hotel Caruso in Racello, Italy, was considered for many years  as the top infinity pool in the world , I am not sure why, maybe it;s round shape and the Italian sophisticated surrounding of that region.Many classical concerts take place on that spot.

Singapure and Hong Kong Intercontinental most disputed views especially during night time, their urban views from their pools are very interesting and powerful spots and excellent hangouts for cocktail dreinks and business Prs.

Joelle's Picks:

Maldives Luxury Resort - Huvafen Fushi

Welcome to MYSTIQUE Resort Santorini, Greece. Luxurious Hotel and Villas

Rooftop infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Swiss Alps Hotel | Bernese Oberland Hotels | Cambrian Hotel Adelboden | The Cambrian Hotel

Hotel Caruso Belvedere by Orient-Express, Ravello Italy | Luxury Hotel on the Amalfi Coast, Italy

Luxury spa hotel in Ibiza | Hotel Hacienda Na Xamena

Alila Villas Soori Official Website – Experience the best of Bali in our exclusive retreat, honeymoon & wedding packages.

Jade Mountain, St Lucia's Most Romantic Luxury Resort

Swimmer at the edge of Devil’s Pool, Victoria Falls

Chiang Rai Hotels | Official Site Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa | Lanna Hotels

Bali Resorts Ubud | Accommodation Ubud | Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

Ubud Hanging Gardens by Orient-Express - Luxury Resort & Spa in Bali

Banyan Tree Seychelles Hotel | Luxury 5 Star Seychelles Resort, Spa, Villas

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Joelle Maslaton Oster

Joelle Maslaton Oster

Founder of Joelle Magazine and Studio Joelle, an interior design practice in New York. She writes on art, design and the places in between.

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