15 May 2026 The golden hour at the pool: why the best swim happens when the light turns the water to amber
Luxury Pool Designs • 07/09/2026 Hotel rooftop pools after dark: when the city skyline, the cocktail and the water align How rooftop hotel pools transform after dark into luxurious city sanctuaries, with skyline views, crafted cocktails and calm swims for discerning business leisure travelers.
Luxury Pool Designs • 05/09/2026 The heated pools that extend the season: where to swim when autumn arrives early A curated guide to luxury hotels with heated pools that extend the season, showing where couples can swim in comfort when autumn arrives early.
Luxury Pool Designs • 04/09/2026 The real cost of a pool suite: when the private plunge pool justifies the upgrade Thinking about a private pool suite upgrade ? Learn when the private plunge pool in a luxury hotel truly justifies its premium and when the main pool wins.
Luxury Pool Designs • 03/09/2026 From the Delano to the Hôtel du Cap: the hotel pools that became more famous than the hotels A Condé Nast style guide to iconic hotel pools where the water, design and heritage outshine the rooms, from the Delano Miami to Hôtel du Cap Eden Roc.
Luxury Pool Designs • 20/08/2026 When the children leave the pool: how family hours and adult-only zones shape the luxury swim How luxury hotel family pool adult-only zones, family hours and smart zoning strategies shape the modern high-end swim experience for parents and couples.
Luxury Pool Designs • 17/08/2026 The geometry of water: why the most striking hotel pools in 2026 are rectangles, not lagoons Discover why geometric luxury hotel pool design in 2026 is dominated by rectangles and L shapes. See how leading brands, architects and smart, sustainable systems are reshaping high-end hotel pools into calm, architectural centerpieces.
Luxury Pool Designs • 13/08/2026 Pool or beach: what the best Mediterranean hotels understand about offering both How top Mediterranean hotels balance pool and beach design, from family friendly decks to infinity edges and coves, to create seamless, luxurious water experiences.
Luxury Pool Designs • 10/08/2026 September at the pool: why the shoulder season delivers the best swim of the year Why September is the smartest month for a luxury pool hotel stay, with warm water, softer light, fewer crowds and better rates in top global destinations.
Luxury Pool Designs • 06/08/2026 Private pool or shared infinity edge: which swim defines the better hotel stay Weigh private pool suites against shared infinity pools, from Eréma Milos to hybrid resorts, and decide which swim truly defines your next luxury hotel stay.
Luxury Pool Designs • 30/07/2026 What a hotel's pool rules reveal about its service philosophy Learn how to read luxury hotel pool service standards—from towel stations and sunbed reservations to food policies, phone rules and water chemistry—so you can choose the right resort pool experience before you book.
Luxury Pool Designs • 27/07/2026 Dark bottoms, glass tiles and geometric edges: the design language of luxury pools in 2026 How dark bottoms, glass tiles and geometric edges are redefining luxury hotel pools, and what discerning travelers should look for when booking a pool-led stay.
Luxury Pool Designs • 23/07/2026 The pool that earns its silence: where luxury hotels still protect the quiet swim How luxury hotels design pools for true silence, from acoustics to adult-only zones, and how to book a genuinely quiet swim for your next stay.
Luxury Pool Designs • 20/07/2026 How to read a hotel pool before you book: the signals that separate a great swim from a rectangle with a view Learn how to choose luxury hotel pool experiences that are truly swim worthy, from depth and orientation to service, rooftop pools, resort lagoons and verifiable review data.
Luxury Pool Designs • 15/07/2026 Elegant stays at hotels with children’s swimming pools for luxury family escapes Discover how luxury hotels with children’s swimming pools are redefining family travel, from safe 0.5 m kids’ pools and lifeguard coverage to real-world examples and tips for choosing the best resort or city hotel for your next trip.
Luxury Pool Designs • 09/07/2026 Mandarin Oriental arrives in Mallorca with private pool suites and six restaurants on the Punta Negra coast Discover Mandarin Oriental Mallorca on the Punta Negra peninsula, a luxury resort with 131 rooms and private pool suites, multiple outdoor and indoor pools, and six restaurants including Thalos and Leña by Dani García.
Sustainable Luxury • 02/07/2026 When is a pool hotel overpriced? The signals that separate real luxury from inflated rates Learn how to read the real world price of a hotel pool night, spot red and green flags, factor in sustainability, and compare all-inclusive versus independent resorts for true value per swim.
Five hotel pools that redefine a destination, from Lake Como to the Turkish Riviera Luxury Pool Designs • 29/06/2026 Five hotel pools that redefine a destination, from Lake Como to the Turkish Riviera Discover what makes a world hotel pool truly destination defining, from Lake Como’s floating decks to Turkish Riviera retreats, with practical tips for families booking luxury, pool-focused stays.
City rooftop pools that compete with the coastline: where the urban skyline replaces the sea Luxury Pool Designs • 28/06/2026 City rooftop pools that compete with the coastline: where the urban skyline replaces the sea Discover how rooftop hotel pools are turning global cities into vertical beach destinations, with design tips, access rules, and standout urban pools worth planning a 2026 trip around.
Luxury Pool Designs • 25/06/2026 Dark finishes, living edges and cliff-cut basins: how pool design in 2026 is leaving the all-white era behind Explore luxury pool design trends for 2026, from dark graphite interiors and emerald water to living edges, cliff-cut basins and refined infinity pools that reshape how guests experience outdoor spaces.
Luxury Pool Designs • 22/06/2026 The swim before the crowd: what the early morning pool reveals about a luxury hotel Why the 6am luxury hotel pool morning swim reveals more about service, design and wellness than any photo. Insider guidance to choose pools that truly deliver.
Interview • 06/08/2026 Interview with Kristel Hering, Founder & CEO of Amitylux: Creating Bespoke Luxury Travel Experiences Across Northern Europe
