Top 5 luxury pool perks around the world

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 world’s 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” we’d be remiss if we didn’t 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.