Let’s face it, there’s hardly anyone (swimmer or not) who doesn’t like lazing poolside and it’s even better when you have a bar island you can only access by swimming up to. These 5 pool bars seem to take it up a notch with not just their drinks, but their gorgeous ambience as well. Get practicing on your strokes!
French Polynesia is gorgeous in itself but the Lotus Bar is out of this world! Located in the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort, this slightly submerged bar is surrounded by a 6,500 foot sand-bottomed pool and nearby Moorea island proves to be a sight to behold as you sip on some delicious cocktails.
You heard it right, I did say Iceland. A geothermal pool in Blue Lagoon that warms you up in the chilly surroundings and offers you Lagoon Bar where you can order chilled slushies, signature cocktails such as Into The Blue, wine and much more. Never thought you’d be packing a bikini for Iceland, did you?
Banyan Tree Mayakoba in Maya Riviera gives you a swim-up bar that’s got views of dunes, mangroves and lagoons. Could you really ask for more? Well, they’ll give you more. Order some great Mexican cocktails at the pool bar and sit back and watch the sunset!
Poolside cabanas are so passe when you’ve got bars in caves to compare them with! The Cave Bar is a unique offering by Crystal Cove Resort where you swim through a tiny waterfall to get to your drinks. It really can’t get better than drinking some fancy cocktails in a cave, can it?
In Stone Town, Zanzibar, lies Rock Restaurant and bar which, during high tide can be reached either by some power swimming or boat. You’re going to be surrounded by the majestic Indian Ocean while being served some heady drinks and a plethora of seafood dishes. It also looks stunning during low tide, so pay it a visit either way.
