A swimming pool on the gulf coast of Florida. I photoshopped all the people off the beach and everything else they left behind except one plastic cut and straw. This was the first in the series of three.

Second in the series this photograph shows a contrating background to photograph #01. Being a roof top pool in Dallas, Texas the beautiful ocean of the first photo has been replace by skyscrapers.

The third shot in my swiming pool series it shows a bit more sky than photograph #02. This is a roof top swimming pool in Las Vegas and will soon be torn down for an expansion of Freemont Street.

The Standard Hotel in Los Angeles is a posh, intimate hotel frequented by celebrities and party animals. Normally the hotel is buzzing with hipsters, but this pool vista shows a calmer side of hotel life.

One of my favourite pix that I took in Greece. The hedonistic lifestyle illustrated completely here. The pool belongs to the Hotel Loukas where I stayed.

Why are all those words like “sybarite”, “halcyon”, “hedonist”, Greek I wonder?

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Amazing infinity pool (edgeless pool) at the 6-star new hotel on Taipa Island, Macau: The Crown Towers, arguably Macau’s most exclusive and stylish hotel. The view from here is simply amazing, rivalling those of Hong Kong’s harbour.

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Here are two glimpses of the swank pools at a resort in Crete, Greece. We figure the photographer must be nursing one heck of a sunburn, or we would be looking at whole pool!

Spencer is a traveller and hotel maven. He’s also a hotel bed jumper!

When Spencer was recently staying at the swank Ritz Carlton Hotel in Hong Kong he snapped some images of the pool area for us to enjoy. Check out the serious urban view to this outdoor oasis!

Thanks for sharing Spencer.

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Travel writer Jay Hammond sent this sweet pool image from the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Pheonix, Arizona..along with his thoughts on the Resort.

Thanks Jay.

Going with the flow is easy at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. The sinuous pool winds its way through a series of patios and desert landscaping. Guests can drift along in inner tubes and rafts or lounge along the route in comfortable chaise lounges. Occasional fountains arching over the pool help keep drifters cool. Poolside beverage service does the same for those on land. It’s a wonderful way to pass the day!

The two pools were excellent, and the hot tub on the island was very pleasant. The staff throughout the hotel were friendly and accomodating. The La Gravitas restaurant was outstanding, as good or better than any of the highly rated restaurants in town. The lobby bar with live guitar music every evening, overlooking the pools and the ocean was great. (2 for 1 drinks from 6-8 pm). Embarcadero bar/loung also very good, with a good bar menu…[TripAdvisor]

We stayed at this hotel from 14-29 December and we loved every minute. Our beach view deluxe room was a delight with a wonderful terrace and open-air bathroom. I tried hard to find something that was not five star about this place and failed. More wardrobe space would have been a bonus but it was not a real problem. It was so good I tried to book for another two weeks in March but could not get the flights we wanted…[TripAdvisor]

This is the rooftop pool and bar area at the Renaissance Aruba Marina Hotel. To the left is the harbor and the two cruise ships “Mercury” and “Adventure of the Seas”. Beyond the covered cabana is the fitness center, and the street below is the L.G. Smith Blvd., which runs along the western coast of Aruba.

HotelsByCity [Hotels in Aruba] [Aruba Travel Guide]

Morocco is a dazzling travel experience full of exotic delights and warm hospitality. The next time you are visiting the ancient souk markets in Marrakech, check out these steamy pools at the world-renouned Amanjena Hotel.

Since Paul Rodwell and his wife, Noemi took over the day-to-day management of Amenjena, standards have soared. It always was the best place to stay in the Palmerai, just 15 mins from the centre, but now it is even better, as the level of personal service is exceptional.

OK, you pay the highest dollar to stay here, but that’s OK as long as it is worth it, and believe me, Amanjena is worth every penny. I especially recommend the newish pool pavilions, as these are exceptional suites with a massive amount of exterior space, including large private pools, solarium areas and, at the front, little round fountains and glorious curtained daybeds overlooking the ‘bassin’ - the natural lake that centres the resort…[TripAdvisor]

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It has been said that the sunsets on Santorini Island in Greece are the best in the world. From the breathtaking views of the volcano & neighbouring islands to the miles of dark sandy or pebbled beaches…no matter which hotel you stay at in Santorini you are going to experience views like this sumptuous hotel pool.

HotelsByCity [Greece Travel Guide]

Many hotels in Barcelona, Spain feature their swimming pools on top of the hotel building. Not only does this save space for the hotel property, but it also ensures that the view from the top is going to be spectacular.

Enjoy this grand vista from the hotel rooftop pool at Barcelona’s ultra-stylish AC Forum Barcelona.

The hotel had a very modern look and feel. The views were specatacular, especially from the pool deck. Rooms were very nice and the hotel provided complimentary breakfast. Located across the street from a modern mall and 2 blocks from the metro. Taxis are located right outside and can get you to the casino or the Olympic Port in less than 10 minutes…[TripAdvisor]

HotelsByCity [Barcelona Travel Guide] [Hotels in Barcelona]

Las Vegas hotels are experts at creating high drama for entertainment value throughout their facilities. At the Golden Nugget Las Vegas guests can literally swim with the sharks. Well, at least they can slide through a plastic pipe that cuts through a shark tank…which is close enough!

The new swimming pool at the Nugget surrounds a shark tank. That tube in the middle of the shark tank is a water slide. How cool is that?

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The swimming pool at the Hilton Hotel in Auckland New Zealand is suspended between the two buildings that make up this dramatic property. There is a viewing gallery underneath the pool so hotel guests can check out the action from below.

HotelsByCity [Auckland Travel Guide]