The hotel pool. Three words that can make anyone's ears perk up in excited anticipation. The lounging, the cocktails, the plain ol' kicking back. But some hotels go a step further than just having clean swimming pools with friendly waiters, they have views to go with it. I'm not talking about simple rooftop views either, I'm talking about straight up mountains, oceans and freaking deserts! Dive into some of the best hotel pool views in the world. Hotel Casa Palopó, Guatemala Set in the steep hills surrounding Santa Catarina Palopó, this hotel, strangely enough, only houses 9 guests at one time. That's a pretty good deal though, considering you wouldn't want too much distraction while gazing at the view of the three volcanoes that their pool affords, or the stunning Lake Atitlan right below.

Four Seasons Shanghai, China

The vibrant, panoramic views available at the private after-hours pool of the Four Seasons in Shanghai are not easily matched. Lounging in the 59-feet infinity design while admiring the glittering skyline through oversized windows sounds like a pretty sweet Sunday (or any day for that matter).

Hôtel Du Cap-Eden-Roc, France

Just outside of Cannes, the infinity pool at Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc is built into the cliffs of the Cap d'Antibes coast, and looks out at the spectacular Lérins Islands and the Cannes Bay. It looks like paradise, and probably feels like it too. Also, there's a rope that lets you swing into the ocean water below.