Fun and Relaxing Vacation Ideas by the Pool    

The Romanos Pool Bar

If you are looking for pool vacations where you will be able to relax by the pool and soak up the sun, you've come to the right place. Great pool vacation ideas for couples include Hilton Hawaiian Village which not only offers several pools, but also a man-made lagoon filled with sand.

Popular with both couples and families looking for a pool vacation, The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida has five spectacular oceanside pools - main pool, relaxation pool, active pool, lap pool and children's pool, and four whirlpool spas. Also in Florida, Doral is a pool vacation destiation with multiple pools, a 125-foot waterslide, spa, spectacular golf, tennis and a camp for kids.

Nearly all rooms at The Romanos, Costa Navarino in Messinia, Greece come with their own infinity edge pool overlooking the beach. The pools in the suites are bigger, but if you are just looking for a quick way to cool off, book an Infinity Room at the hotel. The Romanos, Costa Navarino also has a beautiful pool bar area, an oversized hotel pool and a beautiful sandy beach.

Ideal for couples on a honeymoon or a romantic getaway, The Resort at Pelican Hill has a beautiful pool with ocean views and luxury accommodations set on 500 private acres.

For an affordable city pool vacation look at Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans, a historic getaway with a scenic rooftop pool.

It would be ideal if we could all go back to the lazy summer days of August, but taking a weekend trip to Florida is the next best thing. The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate has a 850-foot lazy river that flows through tunnels, past rapids and canyons. For kids, there is a family activity pool with waterslides, and for grown-ups an outdoor heated swimming pool, two championship golf courses and a European health spa. The resort is 5 miles from the Walt Disney World, and 15 miles from Sea World Orlando and Universal Studios Florida. Depending on when you go, there is a leisure promotional rate starting at $179 per night for two, and a weekend rate of $199 per night.


  1. Private outdoor pool at Raffles
      Private outdoor pool at Raffles
  2. Views of the pool and the beach
      Views of the pool and the beach
  3. Private Villa Club Pool at The Resort at Pelican Hill
      Private Villa Club Pool at The Resort at Pelican Hill
  4. Coliseum Pool at The Resort at Pelican Hill
      Coliseum Pool at The Resort at Pelican Hill
  5. Coliseum Terrace Dining at Pelican Hill
      Coliseum Terrace Dining at Pelican Hill
  6. Pool with slides at Hilton Hawaiian Village
      Pool with slides at Hilton Hawaiian Village
  7. The man-made lagoon at Hilton Hawaiian Village
      The man-made lagoon at Hilton Hawaiian Village
[Feature Photo: Starwood Hotels]