A Virtual Tour of the World's Most Unusual Swimming Pools

Summer is right around the corner. Women are once again revisiting their abandoned New Year's Resolutions in an effort to reduce some illegitimate fat from their figures. Swimsuits are already on sale in many stores as retailers attempt to get a jump on the swarms of people who will soon begin shopping for vacation gear, pool parties, and summer attire.

While most people are in the market for spring and summer accessories, others are looking for ways to actually enjoy summer. Resorts all over the world brandish claims of having the poshest, most luxurious pools ever. But there are some pools in the world that are quite unusual. If you're a travel-buff, or simply like to get your hands on "useless" information, here's a look at some of the world's most unusual swimming pools.

1. POOLS THE BEACH CREATES- If you plan on visiting North Kauai (Hawaii) any time this year, you'll more than likely want to head to the Queens Bath. Considered one of the island's most unusual pools, it is actually a huge natural pool, carved into a lava shelf.
   
   Covering the space of several traditionally large "artificial" swimming pools, this area is closed off during the winter because of the unpredictable weather conditions. Visitors are warned to be careful because the rocks are so slippery. Also because of the rocks in shallow areas, visitors are also advised NOT to dive. Also, when the surf is high, you may not want to attempt a dip in this pool; with the waves crashing and spraying water into the air, you may not be able to actually find the swimming area. But check out this lovely watering hole during calm summer months, and you'll be treated to warm, crystal-clear water.
   
   
2. CAVE POOLS? - Who said that natural swimming pools can't be blue? In Midway, Utah, tourists line up to visit the Homestead Crater. This is actually a 55-foot limestone rock which has been hollowed out naturally, and then filled with 90-96 degree water. 10,000 years ago, water from the melting snow on the Wasatch Mountains seeped deep into the earth, becoming heated naturally until it percolated, rose, and then formed the Homestead Crater.