Pools With A View: Your Summer Getaway

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    Qualia, Hamilton Island, Australia: Seclusion, luxury and nature meet at the private plunge pool of Qualia's stunning, luxurious Windward Pavilion. Shaded by eucalyptus, the pretty pool enjoys spectacular views of the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands.
    1/10 Qualia, Hamilton Island, Australia: Seclusion, luxury and nature meet at the private plunge pool of Qualia's stunning, luxurious Windward Pavilion. Shaded by eucalyptus, the pretty pool enjoys spectacular views of the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands.
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    Alila Villas, Uluwatu, Bali: Perched high on limestone cliffs, Alila Villas' 50-metre infinity pool takes in spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. And for a panoramic drink by the pool, the Sunset Cabana Bar is suspended over a cliff-side platform.
    2/10 Alila Villas, Uluwatu, Bali: Perched high on limestone cliffs, Alila Villas' 50-metre infinity pool takes in spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. And for a panoramic drink by the pool, the Sunset Cabana Bar is suspended over a cliff-side platform.
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    Chongwe River House, Lusaka, Zambia: The pretty pool and deck of this extraordinary safari lodge look out to the Chongwe River, the bush and the Zambezi escarpment. With a little luck, you can spot wild elephants frolicking in the river.
    3/10 Chongwe River House, Lusaka, Zambia: The pretty pool and deck of this extraordinary safari lodge look out to the Chongwe River, the bush and the Zambezi escarpment. With a little luck, you can spot wild elephants frolicking in the river.
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    Frégate Island Private, Seychelles: Soak up the romance of the Indian Ocean at your own infinity pool on Frégate's private island in the Seychelles. Each of Frégate Island Private's 16 residences comes with a private infinity pool overlooking the turquoise sea and the lush tropical forest.
    4/10 Frégate Island Private, Seychelles: Soak up the romance of the Indian Ocean at your own infinity pool on Frégate's private island in the Seychelles. Each of Frégate Island Private's 16 residences comes with a private infinity pool overlooking the turquoise sea and the lush tropical forest.
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    Grace Santorini, Santorini, Greece: Perched high above the sea, Grace Santorini's infinity pool enjoys magnificent views of the island's iconic caldera and the Aegean Sea beyond. The views are spectacular at any time but never more so than at sunset.
    5/10 Grace Santorini, Santorini, Greece: Perched high above the sea, Grace Santorini's infinity pool enjoys magnificent views of the island's iconic caldera and the Aegean Sea beyond. The views are spectacular at any time but never more so than at sunset.
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    Rahimoana Villa, Eagles Nest, New Zealand: The 25-metre infinity pool at Rahimoana Villa won an award as one of the world's 10 best cliff edge pool - and with good reason. As you swim, you take in breathtaking views across the gorgeous Bay of Islands.
    6/10 Rahimoana Villa, Eagles Nest, New Zealand: The 25-metre infinity pool at Rahimoana Villa won an award as one of the world's 10 best cliff edge pool - and with good reason. As you swim, you take in breathtaking views across the gorgeous Bay of Islands.
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    Alila Ubud, Bali: You'll feel like you are floating above the jungle at this magnificent pool, which is the centrepiece of the Kerry Hill-designed Alila Ubud resort. The tropical rainforest stretches at your feet and, if you are lucky, you may even spot a cheeky monkey.
    7/10 Alila Ubud, Bali: You'll feel like you are floating above the jungle at this magnificent pool, which is the centrepiece of the Kerry Hill-designed Alila Ubud resort. The tropical rainforest stretches at your feet and, if you are lucky, you may even spot a cheeky monkey.
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    Monastero Santa Rosa, Amalfi Coast, Italy: Built into a cliff edge, the magnificent pool at Monastero Santa Rosa enjoys amazing views of the Amalfi Coast and the sea. Should you ever tire of the panorama, the hotel also has an award-winning spa set in what once was a former monastery.
    8/10 Monastero Santa Rosa, Amalfi Coast, Italy: Built into a cliff edge, the magnificent pool at Monastero Santa Rosa enjoys amazing views of the Amalfi Coast and the sea. Should you ever tire of the panorama, the hotel also has an award-winning spa set in what once was a former monastery.
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    One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives: Lush palms fringe the lap pool at One&Only Reethi Rah, framing perfect views of the soft, pure white beach and the crystalline sea beyond.
    9/10 One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives: Lush palms fringe the lap pool at One&Only Reethi Rah, framing perfect views of the soft, pure white beach and the crystalline sea beyond.
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    W Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong: For a twist on the classic pool view, nothing beats Wet, the rooftop pool at the W Hotel in Hong Kong. Set on the 76th floor, it is one of the highest pools in the world and looks out to Victorian Harbour, the sea and the bright lights of Hong Kong.
    10/10 W Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong: For a twist on the classic pool view, nothing beats Wet, the rooftop pool at the W Hotel in Hong Kong. Set on the 76th floor, it is one of the highest pools in the world and looks out to Victorian Harbour, the sea and the bright lights of Hong Kong.

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The pure white beaches of Australia's Whitsunday Islands, crystalline Mediterranean seas, the sun setting over breathtaking views across the Bay of Islands in New Zealand... What would you like to wake up to on holiday? If you're about to book your summer escape, consider a tropical paradise with our pick of the world's best pool views...