Tagged: pool

Azamara Journey Review: What to Expect on Board

Updated January 20, 2025 Initially built in 2000 for the now-defunct Renaissance Cruises, Azamara Journey is an older but well-maintained ship that has undergone two refurbishments…

Caribbean Cruise Ports Where a Resort Day Pass Could Be Your Best Bet

March 28, 2024 If you’re a frequent cruiser, chances are you’re going to visit a few cruise ports in the Caribbean more than once. And even if it’s a new-to-you port of call, the town…

The Best Rooftop Pools in NYC for 2024

March 18, 2024 New York City's rooftop pools supply a reliable escape from street-level stresses, whether you seek a pocket of calm or rollicking party vibes (after all, day drinking…

Cannabis-Friendly Hotel with Top-Optional Pool Coming to Las Vegas

This post, originally published January 18, has been updated with new information.  The doors will soon open at what's being billed as the first "cannabis-inclusive" hotel in Las…

The Icky Truth About That Chlorine Smell in Swimming Pools

Chlorinated water is one of the most evocative scents in travel, recalling cannonballs into hotel pools and the echoing confines of balmy indoor water parks. But here's the thing:…

Float Over Dubai in the World’s Highest Infinity Pool with Wraparound Views

You can now take a soak while soaking in limitless views of Dubai's over-the-top skyline at a new infinity pool suspended more than 650 feet above the United Arab Emirates…

$25 to Use the Pool?! Airline-Style à la Carte Fees Land at Hotels

Airlines have perfected the art of nickel-and-diming customers with extra charges for services and amenities that were once free, from checking a bag to getting an onboard snack.  The…

“In the Heights” Sites: Upper Manhattan Spots Featured in the Vibrant Movie Musical

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pre-Hamilton musical In the Heights balances the strength and sustaining comforts of a tight-knit community with the individual dreams of a batch of strivers…

To Cool Down This Summer, Rent a Private Pool by the Hour Wherever You Are

With apologies to ice cream trucks and darkened movie theaters, a swimming pool is the most effective antidote to blazing summer temperatures.  Fortunately, there's an easy and…

What to Expect at the Newly Built Resorts World Las Vegas, Opening in June

The ginormous Resorts World Las Vegas has set an official opening date.  The 3,500-room, $4.3-billion behemoth will begin accepting guests on June 24.  The property is situated within…

Dive in! World's Deepest Pool Now Open in Poland

A new aquatic facility in Poland lays claim to having the "deepest diving pool in the world." Located in the town of Mszczonów (about 30 miles southwest of Warsaw), the aptly named…

Iconic Neon Cowgirl "Vegas Vickie" Kicking It Again at New Casino

Circa Resort & Casino, which opened this week on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, is the city's first casino built from the ground up in four decades.  But not everything on…

Key West Hotels Introduce "Underwater Library" with Waterproof Books

Reading while lounging next to bodies of water is so popular it spawned a whole literary genre. But here's the thing about beach reads: There's a very real chance you'll ruin the book…

The Best Resorts for Families in the Caribbean and the Bahamas

A family vacation can be a household’s most-anticipated event of the year. But it’s easy to make planning mistakes. The key is finding a place with flexibility. The right resort for…

Senators Demand Answers from the Airlines, Chimps Prove Travel Makes You Smarter, and More: Our Daily Travel Briefing

SENATORS DEMAND ANSWERS FROM DELTA, SOUTHWEST (Dallas Morning News)In the past month alone, service on two major U.S. airlines ground to a halt because of computer glitches. Now, some…

Is it OK to Pee in the Pool?

And now, this. Surely your summer excursions have taken you to a swimming pool somewhere around the globe. Maybe you heard about the recent outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, or…

How to Call Home When Traveling Abroad: 7 Money-Saving Tips

With countless Internet-based calling tools available, there's no longer any reason to pay your domestic mobile network provider sky-high roaming fees to call home from abroad.…

Shore Bets: 6 Chesapeake Summer Destinations

The minute the sun comes out and warms those Chesapeake breezes, the boats come out, too. Sailboats and powerboats flock to a handful of Maryland towns that sit by the water's edge.…

Slope Specs: Steamboat's Classic Slopes and Modern Amenities

Steamboat (tel. 970-879-6111; www.steamboat.com) is the ski area and Steamboat Springs is the classic Western town a couple of miles away. People are always confusing them, but…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Singapore and Malaysia

Planning Your Trip As of May 2007, Singapore has placed restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels that passengers may carry with them on all flights departing from Changi…