• Swimming Pools

    by  • 3 Jul ’07 • Slim Aarons, swimming pools, travel • 12 Comments

    There is something wonderfully romantic about swimming pools. For me they conjure up images of summertime bliss, innocents, old Hollywood, Slim Aarons and the idyllic resorts of St. Tropez.

    Slim Aarons wonder photos:


    Hotel pools to visit:

    Palazzo Sasso Italy’s Amalfi coast
    The pool has underwater windows offering views of the Mediterranean.

    Las Brisas Acapulco, Mexico
    Most people know of this famous ‘pink and white paradise’ for its secluded casitas and 250 swimming pools. Las Brisas is situated high on a hillside offering dramatic views of the city, bay and Pacific Ocean.

    Of course no list would be complete without mentioning the famous Beverly Hills Hotel pool.

    Any personal favourites to share?

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    12 Responses to Swimming Pools

    1. Anna
      3 Jul ’07 at 10:48 am

      Great pool pics! Great to have you back!
      XO
      Anna

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    2. The Peak of Chic
      3 Jul ’07 at 2:58 pm

      I’m pretty sure they are coming out with a new Slim Aarons book on swimming pools- later this year.

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    3. ALL THE BEST
      3 Jul ’07 at 3:10 pm

      Oh PoC you are right!!!!! I just went to Amazon and the release date is Nov 1, 2007. How exciting! Thank you for letting me know in advance!

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    4. girl meets glamour
      3 Jul ’07 at 3:43 pm

      Yes, I love these pool pictures, esp your photo of the week! Oh and love your blog…I’m linking you!!

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    5. ALL THE BEST
      3 Jul ’07 at 3:47 pm

      Thank you GMG. Just stopped by your lovely blog! I will link you too!

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    6. patriciagrayinc.com
      3 Jul ’07 at 4:55 pm

      Loved this posting. I am a swimmer so I usually plan what Hotels I am staying at by the quality of their pool. Best Pool in: Las Vegas – Bellagio, Venice – Cipriani, Lauguna Beach – Ritz Carlton…..I could go on

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    7. katiedid
      3 Jul ’07 at 10:57 pm

      Thank you Ronda for the link! These pools are great. Have you seen the book “Pools”? I have not looked through it yet.

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    8. Suzy
      4 Jul ’07 at 5:16 am

      These photos are great, my personal favorite is the rooftop pool at Raffles in Singapore. Beautiful clear blue water, fantastic lounges to relax on in the sun, a bar with unlimited Singapore Slings and just enough palm trees to only partially block out the view of the city beyond. Paradise!
      I’d be happy to send you a picture, or I can post to my blog – studioannetta.blogspot.com

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    9. ALL THE BEST
      4 Jul ’07 at 7:48 am

      Suzy,
      The rooftop pool at Raffles sounds wonderful. Do send a photo! You can email me from my blog.

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    10. Chelsea
      10 Jul ’07 at 2:28 pm

      Haven’t been there (something about the $795/night cheap rooms), but am ogling these pools: http://www.jademountainstlucia.com/infinity_pools.html. I particularly love that rounded edge which obscures the divide between pool and ocean & the glass tile surfaces. Oh, and each room has its own individual pool. If only…

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    11. ParisBreakfasts
      10 Jul ’07 at 8:48 pm

      Hotel Bristol in Paris has a neat indoor teak pool designed by Aristotle Onassis’ pool designer.

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    12. The Godfather
      13 Jan ’08 at 7:01 pm

      I love this Slim Aaron’s photograph… It really manages to just capture “The Good Life”
      Slim Aarons – Nice Pool

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