Akaikrom, Ghana
Hans Cottage Botel
A resort that especially caters to reptile lovers…because who wouldn’t love to share their vacation with crocodiles living in a man-made lagoon?
A resort that especially caters to reptile lovers…because who wouldn’t love to share their vacation with crocodiles living in a man-made lagoon?
What looks easy from the shore is a 25-foot leap of faith.
Perhaps the first hot springs resort in North America, visited by everyone from presidents to popular comedians.
From the CommunityFittingly, this olympic scaled bathhouse is fully inspired by the ways of the water.
APCEF Bahia isn't just a club—it's a testament to workers' rights, where union victories mingle with volleyball matches and hydrogymnastics.
Wyoming's biggest hot spring has been enjoyed for over thousands of years.
Founded in 1876, this Victorian-era club remains at its original site and is one of two clubs of its kind left in Glasgow.
Assorted quirks make the destination especially intriguing - such as its supposed "lost room", and the Devil's Staircase, named for its steep, winding design - but also lore dictates the space is haunted.
This 110-year-old club at one time had 2,500 members, including avid swimmer, Fred Rogers.
Come for the diving, stay for the…twins? Edinburgh's Royal Commonwealth Pool has a story that's more than just skin deep.
Water with some healing powers, although chugging one’s water is not recommended.
A club that's earned the title "Olympic" with some medal-winning members.
Revived in 2016 as part of a boutique hotel, the pool now hosts private swims, blending history with modern luxury.
The Pools opened in 1909 with the finest tile work - which would become its saving grace.
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.
This medieval castle-turned-private club was once owned by a Scottish-American steel tycoon.
Built to encourage personal hygiene and physical fitness at a time when few Viennese residents had their own bathrooms.
At the time of its debut, this brick entryway welcomed guests to “the wonder pool of Australasia”.
This seaside luxury resort is located just minutes away from a sacred Greek temple to the goddess Leto.
This resort is owned by none other than Ty Warner, the creator of Beanie Babies.
In 1917, members of the Saint Paul Athletic Club raised $1 million to build its new clubhouse.
This hotel is so steeped in romance, there are love letters literally embedded into its walls.
Although it seems naturally lit, the swimming pool in Toronto's Grand Hotel is actually located in the basement.
Ethiopian Aviation Academy is the largest aviation academy in Africa and the training grounds for Ethiopian Airlines.
Located on the grounds of the Hearst Castle, the Roman Pool is outfitted in smalti tiles that are infused with gold.
Built in 1886, the Van Eyck is the oldest covered swimming pool in the region of Flanders.
This pool in downtown St. Petersburg has hosted Olympic swimmers like Michael Phelps - it also has a giant slide.
Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
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.
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.
This four-star hotel in Oetz, Austria began as a two-room inn, but remains a family-operated establishment pioneering the hospitality industry.
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."
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