PHOTO: The stunning infinity edge pool at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

We can’t wait to cool off in them when summer rolls around.  But some pools offer more than just a refreshing outdoor bath.  Some are bathed in beautiful surroundings they have become attractions themselves.  Whether carved into a canyon or placed in the heart of the Swiss Alps, in the following swimming pools you’ll need to wrinkle like a prune in order to fully embrace their breathtaking locations.

Bali, Indonesia: Hanging Gardens Ubud

It’s all about living life on the edge when taking a dip in the pool at the Hanging Gardens Ubud in Bali.  Although the pool seems like a figment of the imagination when viewed in photographs, a feeling of utopia enters the body when floating above Indonesia’s dense jungles. 

The stunning swimming pool is a curvy two-tier masterpiece with its top level featuring a deck that extends from the hotel’s bar, and the bottom seemingly invisible to offer a bit of privacy.  With a highly professionalized staff ready to fulfill every desire and the songs of nature seductively comforting guests, the Hanging Gardens Ubud’s pool is arguably one of the most exquisite locations where visitors don’t mind soaking for hours on end.

Singapore: Marina Bay Sands Resort

If you are seeking an unconventional way to experience a bird’s eye view of Singapore, your best bet would be to jump in the infinity pool on the rooftop of the Marina Bay Sands.

Suspended 57 stories above the country’s street, the swimming pool is the largest of its kind that offers a profound experience. However, you’ll have to be a guest in this five-star hotel if you want to take laps along its 150-meter rooftop. But staying might just be worth it in order to feel like you are floating among the clouds in the largest rooftop pool on the planet.

Utah: Amangiri

Ever wanted to swim in a canyon? Then you’ll want to reserve a room in Utah’s Amangiri.  This world-class retreat is etched into the rock walls of Canyon Point, offering such majestic panoramas you are bound to be left speechless. 

In the midst of the deep valley that the Amangiri quietly nestles in is a sparkling pool which is undeniably the resort’s main attraction.  It is just as stunning as the jagged vistas surrounding it, while its waters remarkably reflect the geographical marvels of the canyon. There is no doubt that swimming here provides an unparalleled adventure, especially since the pool laps the hotel’s guest in Utah’s striking natural beauty.

Las Vegas, NV:  Palms Las Vegas

There’s no question that Hugh Hefner’s Sky Villa is the heavy hitter of suites in the Palms in Las Vegas.  Decked out with a private elevator, rotating beds, fireplace and sauna, life doesn’t get any better than this.  And thanks to the mogul, the best views of the famous strip can be viewed from the guest house’s infamous Playboy Pool.

Flowing from the balcony and extending into the Jacuzzi, the pool is vividly stamped with the renowned Playboy bunny emblem. Although it takes big bucks to spend just one night in this 9,000-square-foot palace in the sky, being able to dive above Las Vegas’ bright bulbs provides an incredible feeling of swimming on top of the world.

Adelboden, Switzerland: The Cambrian

When it comes to relaxing at the Cambrian in Switzerland, you may want to jump head first in the hotel’s thermal outdoor pool. That’s because it acts as a masseuse by soothing visitors’ muscles after hitting the slopes while completely immersing them in the beauty of the Alps.

Soaking in the pool here places guests in the heart of the glorious mountain range, whether they are capped with snow or have transformed into rolling green hills.  So if you’re looking to unwind amid Mother Nature’s most impressive handiworks, then the heated outdoor pool of the Cambrian is ideal for basking in breathtaking views and the peacefulness blessed by old mountain charm.