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Top 22 Global & Glamorous Pool Party Venues

It's #miamiswimweek glamorous globetrotters! That means the fit & fabulous are flocking to the sun & fun in Miami to show off the most stylish in swimwear.  In honor of the next "wave" of perfect bikinis and resort wear, we've rounded up the best pools to pack up your new, perfect two-piece and party with your pals.  Suit up and dive into one of these 22 posh piscinas from around the globe.  Whether you're looking to swim in the lap of luxury, literally, or backstroke with your besties in a beautiful backyard, suns out, guns out party animals - we've got your newest pool party go-to's.

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Jimmy at the James New York

New York, NY

Pay a visit to Jimmy, at the James Hotel and suit up to get down with your sweets for some summertime fine. NYC DJs spin sets starting at 3PM. Photo by Jimmy at the James

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Ace Hotel & Swim Clublearn more

Venture to this former Westward Ho venue, and park your pretties at this Palm Springs hipster paradise that pretty much puts the pool party back on the map. The Ace Hotel & Swim Club will always be pool party perfection. Photo by Readyluck

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SoHo MIami Beach

Miami, FL

Lounge in the lap of luxury at the Soho House Miami Beach with post-pool drinks at the Club Bar, inspired by 1940's Cuba. Perfect pool days & Havana nights, indeed. Photo by Soho House Miami

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Mondrian Hotel Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Rock out above or below water, this pool has panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline and an underwater sound system. At night, lounge with your lovelies at the Outdoor Living Room,  illuminated by hundreds of flickering lanterns and set amid fragrant flowers, blooming vines & enormous trees.  Photo by Mondrian Los Angeles 

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Hotel Saint Cecilialearn more

If you've got "SOUL and [you're] super bad," backstroke your way through this cool Austin pool with your pals. Located in a hotel named after the patron saint of music and poetry, Hotel Saint Cecila has major instagram opps. Photo by Nick Simonite

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Race + Religiouslearn more

Pools are not always tropical. How cool is this historical pool?! Bed down at this bed & breakfast in the French Quarter and take a dip in the pool punctuated by notes of antebellum blues and a traveler's treble. Photo by Race + Religious

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Villa Drakothea

Mykonos, Greece

Live it up a the largest, private villa in Mykonos. Bonus: Conde Nast Traveller calls this the 5th sexiest pool in the world. Photo by Villa Drakothea

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Velassaru Maldives

Male, Maldives

Where the pool meets the sea, that's where you'll find me. Over-water bungalows with private plunge pools makes this a private, yet perfect-for-two, pool party setting. Photo by Velassaru Maldives

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Le Marche Villalearn more

Retreat with your family where modernism meets traditional farmhouse chic at this cool pool in the Italian countryside. Le Marche Villa calls for a pool party with lots of wine and cheese please. Photo by Hannes Henz

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La Cle Des Montagneslearn more

A collection of luxury villas set in South Africa. We hope you like your pool with a side of glittering chandeliers and lush vineyards. Photo by Le Cle Des Montagnes

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Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Serengetilearn more

How about a pool party with a front row seat to wildlife?! One of Africa's finest game reserves also has this opulent pool, with vibrant views of the Serengeti. Don't be surprised if you see an elephant or two from your pretty pool perch. Photo by Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

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Ellerman House

Cape Town, South Africa

The Ellerman is a former Edwardian estate and now houses some of the most spectacular views (from the pool no less) in all of South Africa. Photo by Ellerman House

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Badrutt's Palace Hotellearn more

Alight with you amies to this Alpine retreat for a gorgeously grand gala and a dip in this 'top of the mountain' lagoon-like pool. Photo by Badrutt's Palace Hotel

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Peacock Pavilionslearn more

Host a bohemian bash at this special and storied Moroccan pool paradise. Expect to dine in an Arabian Tent, an olive grove outdoor cinema and a fire pit for gathering under the stars. Photo by Peacock Pavilions

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RAAS Jodhpur

Jodhpur, India

Wed in this "walled city" or at the very least luxuriate with a lap or two in the shade of the Mehrangarh's Victory Palace and Gate with the sunlight reflecting off the famous 'rose-red' sandstone. Photo by RAAS Jodhpur

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Alila Villas Uluwatulearn more

Balinese bathing beauties you and your girls will be at this intimate, Indonesian pool with views of the Indian Ocean. Photo by Alila Villas Uluwatu

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Berkeley River Lodgelearn more

Fete in this ocean-view villa pool, floating atop coastal dunes on the dramatic Australian coast. Photo by Berkeley River Lodge

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The Vines Resortlearn more

Rooted in the pleasure of making, drinking & sharing wine, there is magic in this Mendoza Valley vineyard and with even a small dip in it's pool, the magnetic pull is inescapable.  Photo by The Vines

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Hotel Santa Teresalearn more

Hotel Santa Teresa is a former South American coffee farm. THIS beauty is fabulous for any poolside soiree with your specials. Photo by Hotel Santa Teresa

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Hacienda Sac Chich, cas de maquanislearn more

The haute Hacienda Sac Chic is perfect for any glamorous nomad - mixing both old world tradition with modernist minimalism. Photo by Hacienda Sac Chich, cas de maquanis

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Cap Rocat

Mallorca, Spain

This former military fortress is both massive and magical on the coast of Mallorca; of which you'll have sweeping views from your poolside vantage point. Photo by Cap Rocat

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