Tropical Vacations with Scenic Pools

When you check into Jade Mountain you will be able to relax in a private pool with incredible views of the famous Pitons in St. Lucia. The sanctuaries at Jade Mountain all have infinity edge pools where you feel like you are floating above the island, which you pretty much are. Enjoy scenic views of the Caribbean Sea while you sunbathe on the private terrace of your luxury suite. The Gros Piton and the Petit Piton are two volcanic mountains in a World Heritage Site on the southwestern coast of the island of Saint Lucia. The outdoor terrace is an extension of the living room space, perfectly combining indoor and outdoor island living. The bathroom is elevated so that you can enjoy the view while you bathe in the luxurious two-person tub. Jade Mountain is a hotel within a hotel which means that you will have access to all of the amenities and activities at the Anse Chastanet Resort.

Check into an Ocean Front Suite at The Modern Honolulu and wake up to the most incredible views of the Pacific Ocean right from your bed. Guest rooms feature a sleek minimalist design with plenty of natural light and marble spa bathrooms. Ask for one of the rooms with a private terrace where you can sip a cocktail while you watch the sunset. For an extra treat, book the fabulous Penthouse Suite with a 1,500-square-foot wraparound terrace where you can have romantic honeymoon dinners. The Penthouse Suite has its own entertainment center, library, dining room, kitchen and master bedroom.

The resort has stunning outdoor pool decks. Sunrise Pool & Bar has lounge chairs in the shallow areas so that you can sunbathe surrounded by water. Sunset Pool & Bar features a private man-made beach and an ocean view bar. The pool is surrounded by teak lounges, daybeds and hammocks, perfect for relaxing with a view. The Study is a stylish indoor space next to the lobby where you can eat, drink and socialize.

Morimoto Waikiki serves a contemporary Japanese menu created by Iron Chef Morimoto. Sample a fresh selection of Hawaiian seafood, island grown fruit and vegetables. After dinner, head to the Addiction Nightclub where you can dance the night away under a custom designed light sculpture with 40,000 antique light bulbs. The hotel has a spa with four treatment rooms and a fitness center. R (855-970-4161).

Laucala Island in Fiji offers a selection of pools to its guests, from the private villa pools overlooking tropical foliage and the ocean, to the stunning transparent lap pool set on top of a free form resort pool shown in this photo. You can swim laps and open your eyes under water to look around at the scenery. Before you know it, you will find yourself swimming laps just to get this unique perspective from the glass. Or simply relax near the edge and enjoy the view. You will be virtually alone on this exclusive private island which used to be owned by the Forbes family. Laucala Island has just 25 guest accommodations (all of them luxury villas). Perfect for honeymooners who want to be alone on a luxury private island, this Fijian hideaway is one of a kind.

Yemanja is home to this stunning infinity edge pool, surrounded by tropical plants, fragrant flowers and Caribbean Sea views. Plan a family reunion or a honeymoon to this unique island hideaway on the island of Mustique. At night, take a dip and watch the clear starry night sky above. There is shade, as well as an open deck with plush lounge chairs for resting in the sun. A hammock hangs on two posts right at the edge, taking advantage of the incredible ocean views. Stone steps lead into the pool and there is a stone ledge as well where you can sit facing the view. The covered poolside terrace has comfortable sitting so that you can have snacks without leaving.

Although the vanishing edge pool at the Viceroy Bali doesn't have a view of the ocean, the scenery is no less impressive. While you soak in this blue-green pool in Bali, you will be surrounded by the sights and sounds of a tropical valley: lush forests, native birds and thatched rooftops of the local buildings. Guests who value privacy and seclusion will love the villas at the Viceroy Bali. You will be completely undisturbed. Drive an electric buggy from your secluded villa. Stay for the day, enjoying a lunch with a view at the restaurant. Or take a quick dip and head to the spa for a Balinese massage. At night, there is a romantic backdrop to the resort restaurant.

The private villa pools on Naka Island feature a blend of modern and traditional design. The pools have stone steps just slightly submerged under water that lead to a small island in the middle, just big enough for a couple of lounge chairs and an umbrella. You will be surrounded by water entirely as you lounge on this spectacular pool facing the ocean. There is also a round plush sitting area with light and dark blue pillows complementing the colors of the ocean and the sky.

All the colors of the pillows and the umbrella are ever so carefully chosen to blend with the natural surroundings. The stone steps and the little stone island in the middle are bright white. If you lounge by the edge, it will seem to disappear in the ocean. In the evening, enjoy a romantic sunset, have an outdoor massage, or ask the resort to set up a custom private dinner. If you are looking for a setting for the ultimate romantic wedding proposal, this private island in Thailand is the way to go.

Lotus Pond at the W Retreat Koh Samui offers stunning views of the surrounding ocean. Guests step onto two platforms equipped with plush brown pillows with pink accents. Have a drink surrounded by the natural beauty of the island. The Wow Ocean Haven has a private pool overlooking lush tropical greenery and the ocean in the distance.

All the guest accommodations at this unique hotel have scenic ocean views and spacious terraces from which to enjoy them. Lotus Pond is the signature view of the property, with its contrasting pink pillows and the pool which seems to disappear into the ocean beyond.