High Waters

Head to some of the best rooftop pools in cities around the world to get a bird’s eye view while perfecting your front crawl

Venetian palace

It’s Venice’s only rooftop pool so make the most of watching the gondoliers weaving their way down the canals. Hilton Molino Stucky, Giudecca 753, 30133 Venice, tel: + 39 (0) 41 522 1267; www.molinostuckyhilton.com

Eastern delight

It’s worth joining this private members club for the 5th-floor views over east London alone. But that’s before you’ve lazed by the pool on its giant, white, padded sun loungers, supping cocktails from the bar. Shoreditch House, Ebor Street, London, tel: +44 (0)20 7739 5040; www.shoreditch house.com

Hot up north

You can enjoy spectacular views of Edinburgh and keep warm at the same time as you steam at 35°C in this hydropool. ONE Spa, 8 Conference Square, Edinburgh, tel: +44 (0)131 221 7777; www.one-spa.com

Swimming with Pharaohs

Dive into history as you swim with views of the Great Pyramids, seen over the canopy of Cairo’s ancient Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Four Seasons Hotel, 35 Giza Street, Cairo, tel: + 20 (2) 3573 1212; www.fourseasons.com/cairofr

High stakes

Chill out high above all the action in Las Vegas at this secluded, plush, outdoor pool area at The Venetian TAO Beach. The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd, tel: +1 702 414 1000; www.venetian.com