Summertime is all about relaxing by the pool. If you've saved up those vacation days and are thinking about splurging on a one-of-a-kind getaway that will take your poolside experience to new heights, you may want to take a dip in one of the following 10 pools that have beyond beautiful oasis-like water features.
From oceanfront infinity pools to slides that allow you to swim beside sharks, these resorts will put your backyard above-grounds to shame. Of course, some come with a hefty price tag but, hey, it's vacation, why not treat yourself?
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Enchantment Resort, Sedona, Arizona
Surrounded by those famous red rocks, the Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona, is a particularly colorful retreat. Just look at the blues of the pool against those deep-pink rocks! Rooms start at $425 for a Friday night stay.
Shark Tank Slide, Las Vegas, Nevada
The Golden Nugget Shark Tank Slide is not for the faint of heart. You'll drop from 30 feet and slide down a huge, clear tube where you'll be surrounded by sharks! Try it if you dare! A Friday night stay costs $99 per night.
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Amangiri Resort, Utah
The name says it all. Amangiri means "peaceful mountain," and set on 600 acres in Canyon Point, Utah, this resort and spa is sure to restore your peace of mind. A Friday night stay starts at $1,889.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Hawaii
Hawaii already sounds amazing, but take a look at this water slide and imagine how much fun your family could have at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa. Rooms start at $339 per night for a Friday stay.
The Joule, Dallas
Designed by Adam D. Tihany, this glass-fronted pool at The Joule Dallas cantilevers eight feet beyond the hotel's facade, offering swimmers the chance to practically "dive" off the building's edge. Guests can enjoy a Friday night stay starting at $372.
The Omni Hotel, Asheville, North Carolina
This resort and spa at the Omni Hotel Asheville is a relaxing oasis in North Carolina. Mineral-based pools, a subterranean spa, and cavernous rock walls, arches, and tunnels make this a unique and hidden gem starting at $249 for a Friday night stay.
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Gansevoort, Manhattan, New York
The rooftop pool at the Gansevoort in Manhattan's Meatpacking district is about as swanky as you can get. With views of that famous skyline, you can sightsee right from the shallow end. Friday night stays start at $395.
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Hyatt Resort, Huntington Beach, California
If your kids want to take surfing lessons, you've come to the right place. The pool at the Huntington Beach Hyatt offers lessons as well as poolside restaurant service and an ocean view. A Friday night stay starts at $305.
Glenwood Hot Springs, Colorado
Guests enjoy a soothing soak at the Glenwood Hot Springs, Colorado, where the pool is filled with three and a half million gallons of hot water every day from the springs. A Friday night stay starts at $279__.__
Sheraton Waikiki, Hawaii
The Sheraton Waikiki features a waterslide, volleyball net, basketball hoop, two large whirlpools, and an interactive fountain area. But the real showstopper is the heated oceanfront infinity pool, featuring amazing views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. A Friday night stay starts at $435.
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