1. The Devil's Pool
Twice the height of Niagara Falls, Victoria Falls in southeastern Africa is the largest waterfall in the world. It takes a rocky walk and swim in the Zambezi to reach the pool - then the fearless ones leap into the pool and get pushed to the edge by the force of the river. The rock lip brings them to a halt as the raging waters of the Zambezi crash over the cliffs a few feet away. There are guides in attendance who are there to make sure you don't go over the edge.
2. Barton Springs Pool
Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies one of the crown jewels of Austin - Barton Springs Pool. The pool itself measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming.
The springs serves as home to the endangered Barton Springs Salamander, and is listed as a federally protected habitat. The pool is closed to the public from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Thursday to allow for the vigorous and methodical cleaning methods required to help maintain the pool area for wildlife and guests alike. Today, Barton Springs attracts a diverse crowd of people and has seen record setting numbers of visitors nearing 800,000 in recent years.
3. Bondi Iceberg public pool
The famous Bondi Baths have been a landmark of Bondi Beach for over 100 years. You can enjoy some laps in the large pool or take the kids in for a dip in the smaller kid's pool. Fully qualified lifeguards patrol the pools during opening hours, with wheelchair access available from street level down to the pool. The opening hours are Mon-Fri between 6am-6.30pm and Sat- Sun between 6.30 a.m. -6.30 p.m.
4. Johnson's Shut-Ins
The East Fork Black River in southeastern Missouri cascades over and around billion-year-old lava rock to form dozens of small rivulets and wading pools in the 8,550 acre Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park.
5. Dudu Blue Lagoon
In the north of the Dominican Republic, between San Juan and Nagua River, lies the beautiful lagoon El Dudu. In the big lake there are several ways to jump into the lagoon. Ropes were (pendulum - type) installed for people of all ages. It is a for kids, where the case is about 50 cm. but also for the more adventurous , there is a decline of about 6 to 8 feet . Ideal for those who enjoy the thrill. It is very accessible for all audiences, since only costs RD pesos $ 50.
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