Beat the heat this summer with our picks of our favorite swimming pools. From dramatic oceanfront views in the Caribbean, to sacred underground caves in the Riviera Maya and cliff side vistas in Greece, the following pools beg you to get your feet wet all over the world.
For the bon vivant: Bask in the Mediterranean sun by the famed infinity pool at the Hotel Caruso that appears to be seamless with the Amalfi coast. Jackie Onassis and Greta Garbo both lounged here (among others) and French poet Andre Gidé described it as "between the sky and the sea." With Bellinis and fresh seafood on hand throughout the afternoon, why leave?
For the sun worshiper: Truly one of the most magnificent settings on Earth. The infinity pool at Perivolas in Santorini, Greece, 500 feet above the glinting blue Aegean Sea, is the perfect place to take in one of Santorini's famed sunsets.
For the eco-conscious: Nestled in the hills of Bali's picturesque Ayung River Valley, the pool at Alila Ubud is a haven of peace and tranquility that looks out over the valley and jungle below, a much more soothing panorama than the typical ocean view.
For the hopeless romantic: Located high on a cliff on Barbados' Atlantic coast, the multi-cascading pool complex at The Crane, the largest fresh water pool in Barbados, takes full advantage of the hotel's incredible vistas. Three separate pool decks (perfect for lounging the day away) and three free-form lagoon pools, all united by a series of waterfalls, make the perfect summer swimming hole.
And want to know the perfect place for a poolside cocktail?
For the lounge lover: Chill after a hard day at the beach with a frosty cold one at the Palms poolside lounge at Bravo Beach Hotel, Vieques Island's coolest hot spot. (Just minutes from Old San Juan by air, Vieques is a tiny island off the east coast of Puerto Rico.)
