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The 18 Coolest Swim-up Bars Around the World

Swim—then drink—like a fish.
Headshot of Maggie SheehanBy Maggie Sheehan
18 Swim-up Bars Around the World
Swim—then drink—like a fish.
1

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
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Enjoy a drink at this stunning swim-up bar, after touring Dubai and shopping in one of the hundreds of stores the Mall of the Emirates has to offer.
2

Hotel Riu Karamboa, Cape Verde

Hotel Riu Karamboa, Cape Verde
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Beat the African heat with a chilled cocktail, at this mosaic swim-up bar. 
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3

Hotel Riu Touareg, Cape Verde

Hotel Riu Touareg, Cape Verde
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This palatial pool bar will make you feel like royalty, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the tide.
4

Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas, Mexico

Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas, Mexico
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This swim-up bar offers a refreshing pool, your drink of choice, and breathtaking ocean views. What more could you want?
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5

Crystal Cove Hotel, Barbados

Crystal Cove Hotel, Barbados
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This swim-up bar's man-made waterfall and champagne have something in common: they're both raining.
6

Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, Bali

Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, Bali
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Remember Julia Robert's movie, "Eat, Pray, Love"? Be inspired to remake your own version titled, "Eat, Drink, Love" at this Bali pool.
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7

Encore at Wynn, Las Vegas

Encore at Wynn, Las Vegas
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What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Or rather Encore's swim-up bar.
8

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Hawaii

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Hawaii
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Wade into aquamarine waters and sip on fruity cocktails, while taking in the volcano views at this Hawaiian resort.
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9

Hotel Punta Islita, Costa Rica

Hotel Punta Islita, Costa Rica
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Infinity pool+infinite drinks= paradise, plain and simple.
10

Grand Wailea Resort, Hawaii

Grand Wailea Resort, Hawaii
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The Grotto Bar at this Maui resort is the perfect escape, with its waterfalls, tropical greenery, and booze of course.
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11

The Regent Palms, Turks and Caicos

The Regent Palms, Turks and Caicos
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You're lucky to be vacationing in Turks and Caicos. This gorgeous infinity pool swim-up bar just made you even luckier.
12

Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort, Mexico

Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort, Mexico
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All of the relaxing you're doing at this Cancun resort will probably make you thirsty, so why not swim up to this bar and quench your thirst?
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13

Hotel Monte Mulini, Croatia

Hotel Monte Mulini, Croatia
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Soak up the Croatian sunshine, while lounging at this chic pool bar.
14

Hotel Galvez and Spa, Texas

Hotel Galvez and Spa, Texas
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They say everything is bigger in Texas...does that include cocktails?
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15

Mountain Paradise Hotel, Costa Rica

Hotel Mountain Paradise, Costa Rica
Courtesy of Mountain Paradise Hotel
You'll feel one with nature at this Costa Rican swim-up bar and as far as we're concerned, tequila comes from a plant, so that counts, right?
16

Kivotos Mykonos Hotel, Greece

Kivotos Mykonos Hotel, Greece
Courtesy of Kivotos Luxury Boutique Hotel
If Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 didn't make you want to go to Mykonos, this breathtaking swim-up bar will certainly convince you.
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17

Young Island Resort, St. Vincent and Grenadines

Young Island Resort, St. Vincent and Grenadines
Courtesy of Young Island
This swim-up bar makes you work for it—a few swim strokes are required to get a drink. But take the longer route to lessen your guilt over all of the alcohol you'll be consuming.
18

Room Mate Grace

Room Mate Grace, NYC
Courtesy of Flickr
Tropical locales may be great, but if you live in the city and feel like a staycation or only like to travel within the U.S., this funky NYC bar is the perfect spot.
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