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The Marina Bay Sands hotel and 8 more of the world's most amazing infinity pools

Fancy swimming in a pool with a serious view this summer?

February may be grey and cold in London, but we’ve rounded up ten of the most spectacular places on the planet to take a dip. From wild lagoons to inner-city nirvanas, here’s where to head for some rest and relaxation - in peaceful waters that blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment.

Marina Bay Sands hotel, Singapore

This architecturally stunning inner-city pool stands on a platform that stretches over the three towers of the 2,561-room Marina Bay Sands hotel (marinabaysands.com) and offers exceptional views of the Singapore skyline.

Jade Mountain, St Lucia

Architecturally astonishing and blessed with beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea, Jade Mountain (jademountain.com) is a maze of zigzagging stone walkways, sculpture-topped stone pillars and cascading koi pools. Rising majestically above a 600 acre beach front are an array of glass tiled, private infinity pools in which to take in the mind-blowing panorama of the hilltop’s views. With uninterrupted solitude, this is the ultimate honeymooners' retreat.

The Cambrian Hotel and Spa, Switzerland

Situated amid the pristine scenery of the Swiss Alps, and with stunning snow-capped mountain views in every direction, The Cambrian (thecambriandelboden.com) offers the kind of location that tense desk huggers the world over spend their days dreaming about. Now you can soak it all in from the side of the hotel’s outdoor hot pool, which sits at eye level with some of the world’s most incredible mountain scenes. Swiss bliss at its finest.

Infinity pool at The Cambrian in the Swiss Alps
Infinity pool at The Cambrian in the Swiss Alps

One & Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

Looking for a little slice of paradise? The One & Only Reethi Rah's (oneandonlyresorts.com) dreamy swimming spot is perched just above the Maldives’ crystal waters, and is surrounded by palm trees and white sand. Guests can book one of hundreds of tiny villas which look out onto the beach, and rent one of the pool's 'bubble beds' to relax and take in their tranquil surroundings.

Kuang Si Waterfalls, Laos

This infinity pool is all natural - a three tier waterfall has created an infinity effect, and is open to the public all year round. Sitting about 29 kilometres south of Luang Prabang, these falls are a favourite side trip for tourists, so make sure you arrive early to secure a peaceful spot.

Perivolas Ois, Santorini

The magnificent infinity pool at Perivolas (perivolas.gr) overlooks the beautiful greek Island of Santorini - a rugged landscape of whitewashed cubist houses sitting on the Aegean sea. The swimming pool offers a spectacular setting from which to sip an afternoon cocktail, take in the beautiful sunset and soak in the views of the city’s volcanic calders.

Got the blues: the Perivolas' infinity pool
Got the blues: the Perivolas' infinity pool

Four Seasons, Maui

If palm trees and sun worshipping is your thing, head to the Four Seasons in Maui (fourseasons.com/maui), where guests can marvel at panoramic views of the island of Lanai and the West Maui mountain from the tropical Serenity pool.

Hotel Fasano, Rio

Hotel Fasano's (fasano.com.br) spectacular pool, designed by Philppe Starck, flows infinitely onto Ipanema Beach below, so you get the vibes of one of Rio's most popular spots, minus the crowds - and palpable luxury.

Six Senses, Thailand

Six Senses offers individual villas around the world - this one is nestled in Yao Noi (sixsenses.com). If privacy is your thing, this little infinity pool is all yours, complete with Thai scenery and not a Full Moon party in sight.

Private infinity pool at Six Senses, Thailand
Private infinity pool at Six Senses, Thailand

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