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Pools
Dive on in to some of the most beautiful, historically significant man-made bodies of water on the planet. Just don't forget your goggles!
San Francisco, California, United States
Olympic Club
A club that's earned the title "Olympic" with some medal-winning members.
Carlisle, United Kingdom
The Pools
The Pools opened in 1909 with the finest tile work - which would become its saving grace.
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
The Laylow
Drop your bags, kick off your shoes and let the island breeze carry your worries away, because we’re about to check into The Laylow.
Dornoch, Scotland
Skibo Castle
This medieval castle-turned-private club was once owned by a Scottish-American steel tycoon.
Vienna, Austria
Amalienbad
Built to encourage personal hygiene and physical fitness at a time when few Viennese residents had their own bathrooms.
Sydney, Australia
North Sydney Olympic Pool
At the time of its debut, this brick entryway welcomed guests to “the wonder pool of Australasia”.
Athens, Greece
Four Seasons Athens
This seaside luxury resort is located just minutes away from a sacred Greek temple to the goddess Leto.
Thermopolis, Wyoming, United States
Hot Springs State Park
Wyoming's biggest hot spring has been enjoyed for over thousands of years.
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
This resort is owned by none other than Ty Warner, the creator of Beanie Babies.
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Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Saint Paul Athletic Club
In 1917, members of the Saint Paul Athletic Club raised $1 million to build its new clubhouse.
Lake Como, Italy
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Built in 1910, the Grand Hotel Tremezzo embodies the elegance and exuberance of the Belle Epoque era.
Toronto, Canada
Grand Hotel
Although it seems naturally lit, the swimming pool in Toronto's Grand Hotel is actually located in the basement.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ethiopian Aviation Academy
Ethiopian Aviation Academy is the largest aviation academy in Africa and the training grounds for Ethiopian Airlines.
San Simeon, California, United States
Roman Pool, Heart Castle
Located on the grounds of the Hearst Castle, the Roman Pool is outfitted in smalti tiles that are infused with gold.
Ghent, Belgium
Van Eyck Swimming Pool
Built in 1886, the Van Eyck is the oldest covered swimming pool in the region of Flanders.
Camacari, Brazil
Apcef Bahia
The Apcef Bahia is a non-profit sports and leisure organization that serves employees from Caixa Econômica Federal da Bahia, or the Federal Savings Bank of Bahia.
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
North Shore Pool
This pool in downtown St. Petersburg has hosted Olympic swimmers like Michael Phelps - it also has a giant slide.
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Kneller Athletic Center
This 25-yard competition-sized pool is found within the Kneller Athletic Center of Clark University. It is home to Clark's men's and women's swimming and diving teams.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Eastern Columbia Building
Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
Oetz, Austria
Hotel Habicher Hof
This four-star hotel in Oetz, Austria began as a two-room inn, but remains a family-operated establishment pioneering the hospitality industry.
Bristol, United Kingdom
Bristol Lido
Known as the oldest heated pool in the United Kingdom, these public baths were almost demolished to make room for new apartments until local residents petitioned to save their beloved historical landmark.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Royal Commonwealth Pool
This public pool house, now a category-A listed building in Edinburgh, represented Scotland's attempt to become a world power following World War II.
Tokyo, Japan
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Not only is this one of the best hotels in the world, it's also the set location for the 2005 film "Lost in Translation."
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Banff Springs Hotel
This hotel with indoor pool was built in support of Canadian rail traffic which exploded in the late 19th century across the country.
Berkeley, California, United States
Berkeley City Club
Built by the first licensed female architect in California, this pool is part of the historic Berkeley Women's City Club, now open to all genders.
Wroclaw, Poland
Wroclawskie Centrum Spa
The design of this 19th century recreational center in Poland was selected from 44 submissions during an architectural competition.
Berlin, Germany
Stadtbad Neukölln
Built in 1914, this bath was one of the largest in Europe and during its heyday hosted up to 10,000 visitors per day.
Bristol, United Kingdom
Bristol South Baths
This classical swimming pool in Bristol, U.K. was built as a part of a campaign to ensure the local population had access to bathing facilities.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Bel Harbour Pool
Built in 1967, this pool deck sits on the top floor of a 30-story high rise overlooking Lake Michigan.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Glenogle Baths
This public pool in Edinburgh, Scotland was opened to promote good hygiene, but survived as a century-old testament to Victorian style.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Portobello Swim Centre
This Victorian venue offers Edinburgh's only authentic and publicly available Turkish baths, one of three remaining in the country.
Berlin, Germany
Stadtbad Lichtenberg
Shuttered since 1991, this historic pool in Berlin was built to support sanitation efforts during the Industrial Revolution.