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You want in this water

Look, you have swimming pools and you have swémbaden. Have you ever wondered where those instagirls take the coolest pool photos? Well, so have I, I can tell you. That's why it was time for a round of extensive research. Behold with a sigh the most beautiful swimming pools in the world…

India

It doesn't get much more exclusive than the Oberoi Udaivilas in India, where a GIGANTIC main pool practically runs the entire length of the hotel. With views of the beautiful palace, Lake Pichola, and fountains shaped like little elephants. I mean.

South Africa

If nature is your thing, grab your bags, passport, and binoculars now and book a room at the andBeyond Phinda Homestead resort. The villa is surrounded by a safari wonderland and if you're really a lucky bastard, the elephants might even come over with their trunks to cool off in the water.

The Himalayas

Picture this. In the middle of the mountains (2438 meters high, to be exact) and then having this view. Be sure to stop by the Wildflower Hall resort. The outdoor jacuzzi is to die for.

Zimbabwe

This is of course not a punishment at all, to kick off your flip-flops after a long day in the Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve and sink into the hotel's infinity pool. Or in your private pool, of course, with a view of the Malilangwe dam where hippos play and splash in the water. Okay okay, if it really has to…

Bali

Then we head towards the southern coast of Bali. Close to the Uluwatu Temple are the Alila Villas Uluwatu. On a cliff top. With views of the Indian Ocean. And they have a very Instagrammable infinity pool where the sky at sunset turns into the pastel pink dream of every photographer. Can I get in here NOW?

Montenegro

Take a dip right in front of the glorious marina of Montenegro, with a few gourmet restaurants on the left and a breathtaking sunset on the right. It's uh, hard not to show off here on Insta. #sorrynotsorry

Source: marieclaire.co.uk