One of the most requested hotel amenities is a gorgeous pool, but sophisticated travelers are no longer content splashing around in just any old swimming pool. The following five luxury hotels are gilding the lily with these additional perks.
1. Beauty tech
No more sunburn worries while enjoying W Retreat & Spa Vieques Island s outdoor infinity-edge WET® splash pool overlooking the ocean since they thoughtfully offer Netatmo June sun care tech bracelets that measure UV rays and monitor sun exposure, sending alerts when to reapply sunscreen. W Retreat & Spa-Vieques Island was named among the best 500 Hotels of the World by Travel & Leisure, features 156 stylish rooms and suites conceived by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola.
2. Swim with the fishes
The spectacular saltwater pool at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hawaii is a 1.8-million gallon aquarium” carved out of the natural lava rock, filled with more than 4,000 tropical fish from more than 98 species, including a spotted eagle ray. There are six other swimming choices available at this private, adults-only sanctuary filled with a collection of native Hawaiian art complements expansive, open-air living spaces and island-inspired décor.
3. Submerged selfies
The brand new Zemi Beach House, a luxury boutique resort in Anguilla, features an oceanfront infinity pool with an underwater window facing one of the worlds best beaches, Shoal Bay East. Guests can take subaquatic photos with no filter needed. Afterwards you can sample some small-batch rums enjoyed within the elegant Rhum Room or head to the Thai House, a 300-year-old structure-turned-spa sanctuary offering a range of holistic treatments.
4. In-pool bartenders
Sandos Cancun Resort has perfected the art of relaxation. With their in-pool bar service where bartenders come into the water to take and serve up libations guests never have to leave the comfort of the three-tiered infinity edge pool, which also features a different water temperature in each tier. Choose from three infinity pools which cascade down towards the white sand beach and seemingly into the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.
5. When bigger is better
Although not technically a perk wed be remiss if we didnt mention San Alfonso del Mar Resort, Chile, which holds the current Guinness World Record for the world’s largest crystalline water pool, more than one kilometer in length, eight hectares and 250 million liters of water. Imagine playing Marco Polo here! The turquoise water is pumped from the Pacific Ocean, where it is then filtered and warmed.
