Last one in's a rotten egg! We're finding the best places in the world to stick our toes in this summer (or next winter) for our World's Coolest Pools map. Know of any pools we must check out? Let us know.
We don't mean to heap on today's bad news, but a Japanese news service reported today that rogue state North Korea may fire a missile towards Hawaii sometime this summer. This bodes very badly not only for the Hawaiian tourism industry but also, y'know, the world. It's small consolation that the Taepodong-2 missile expected to be fired probably won't be able to reach the main islands, but instead will splash down somewhere in the Pacific.
Being brought to the brink of nuclear war by a pint-sized dictator who can't be appeased wasn't exactly in the cards for our summer. But if we have to see it happen, we hope we're parked at the pool bar at the Grand Wailea, and we'll be ordering something stronger than a piña colada.
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It may not have the star wattage of its neighbor the Four Seasons Wailea, but the Grand Wailea boasts a whopping seven pools over its forty acres. By taking a seat at one of the pool's several swim-up bars, you're easing the chair rush, making your fellow poolgoers happy—oh yeah, and drinking outdoors. Just in case you feel like being active, there are also water slides and a swinging rope for indulging your inner child. But be forewarned: A commenter at ReviewResorts.com notes that there aren't a lot of options for food on the grounds, so plan your post-pool nosh accordingly.
Related Stories:
· North Korea may fire a missile toward Hawaii [AP via Google]
· Ten Hotel Spas: Grand Wailea and the Spa Chick Mystery [HC]
· World's Coolest Pools coverage [Jaunted]
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