As the mercury rises it’s hard not to daydream about taking a dip in the cool, crystal-clear blue-green waters of some imagined paradise. These photos of 10 most beautiful natural swimming spots around the world, from a deadly pool atop 360-foot falls to a mirage-like oasis in the desert of Arizona, will have you booking a flight or at least searching for a cool swimming hole close to home. |
1. Little River Canyon, Alabama |
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2. Giola, Thassos, Greece |
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3. Ik Kil, Cenote, Mexico |
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4. Havasu Falls, Supai, Arizona |
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5. Ginnie Springs, Florida |
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6. Fairy Pools, Scotland |
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7. Tat Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang, Laos |
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8. Sliding Rock, Brevard, North Carolina |
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9. Blue Lagoon Resort in Grindavík, Iceland. |
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Submitted by: Jeremy Y.
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