July is fast approaching, the latest Ray Bans are in the shops and school will soon be out for the summer, this can only mean one thing… vacation time. The aqua-loving team at NDL have searched high and low, far and wide, to reveal the most-luxurious city breaks with unique pools. With one on almost every continent there will definitely be a location that will ‘whet’ your appetite.

Dive in…

Looking for more inspiration or for something a bit different? Give us call: 020 7428 1214, email: newbusiness@ndlgroup.com, or pop in and see us at Deane House Studios to find out more.

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Shangri-La Shard Hotel Infinity Pool, a 5* swim

 

We couldn’t start a list of city hotel pools without mentioning Western Europe’s highest ‘skypool’ could we? Situated on the 52nd floor of the Shard, London, this 34ft infinity structure is the ideal location to practice your lengths whilst watching the sun rise and set over the city.

Hope you have a head for heights.

Prize idea:                

– Return travel for two people to London, UK
– Return transfers to the hotel
– 4 nights’ accommodation at the Shangri-La Shard Hotel, The Shard
– Breakfast for two people in the hotel restaurant each morning
– Dinner for two at TING, their signature restaurant and lounge
– Champagne afternoon tea for two on the Thames cruise

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Badeschiff an der Arena, the English bathing ship

 

The Badeschiff an der Arena, located in Germany’s capital and renowned for being one of the most extraordinary beach bars in the city, is the perfect place to enjoy the summer’s sun with a cold Berlin beer in your hand and your feet in the water. With panoramic views of the city centre as an added bonus, what more could you need?

Go on, have a dip.

Prize idea: 

– Return business class flights for two people to Berlin, Germany
– Return transfers to the hotel
– 5 nights’ accommodation at the 5* Radisson Blu Hotel Berlin, with the world’s largest cylindrical aquarium
– Breakfast for two people in the hotel restaurant each morning
– Berlin by boat and by land tour for two
– Entrance and €150 voucher for two at the Badeschiff an der Arena

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 Down Under’s most scenic sea bath 

 

A swimming pool carved from solid rock on the edge of the sea overlooking the beautiful New South Wales coast. This isn’t just a fantasy. This ALMOST natural beauty in Sydney is a stunning location to swim all your troubles away. With sea life on display below the surface, this isn’t an ocean tidal pool to miss out on.

Don’t forget your mask and snorkel.

Prize idea: 

– Return first class flights for two people to Sydney
– Return transfers to the hotel
– 10 nights’ accommodation at the 5* Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
– Breakfast for two people in the hotel restaurant each morning
– Private car to Wylie’s Baths and entrance for two
– Surfing lesson for two at Coogee Beach

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The urban oasis of NYC

 

A heated rooftop pool and a spectacular 360-degree view of the city that never sleeps, heaven. This downtown delight at the Gansvoort Meatpacking District hotel is the ideal place to unwind over the summer months. With numerous bars and clubs located nearby, you will be never be short of something to pass the time in-between swims.

Warning, you won’t want to leave this hotter than the sun hotel.

Prize idea: 

– Return first class flights for two people to New York
– Return transfers to the hotel
– 5 nights’ accommodation at the Gansevoort Meatpacking District hotel
– Breakfast for two people in the hotel restaurant each morning
– Sailing lessons for two at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
– Dinner for two at the Savor, the Meatpacking District’s premier American bistro restaurant

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 The ultimate Asian delight

 

If you are looking to go a bit further afield, the rooftop infinity pool on top of the Marina Bay Sands Singapore hotel is THE ultimate destination for you. Described as one of the world’s most amazing hotel rooftop pools, this stunning plunge bath stretches 150 metres across Sands Skypark and offers breathtaking, sky-line views of the city.

We don’t even have a pun, it is THAT luxurious.

Prize idea: 

– Return first class flights for two people to Singapore
– Return transfers to the hotel
– 7 nights’ accommodation at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore hotel
– Breakfast for two people in the hotel restaurant each morning
– Private dining for two in their cellar restaurant
– Tickets for two to see ‘Singing in the rain’

Next month we will be bringing you our recommendations for high tea around the world, your chance to win a luxury afternoon tea package for two and a discount for tea with a twist, London. Keep your eyes peeled…

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Until next time,

Leanne at NDL