The Cenote was formed when a crystal clear underground river slowly carved impressive passageways and huge caves below the surface. Local snorkeling and diving companies offer tours of the caves. Its small and claustrophobic passages definitely make it a dive trip for the more adventurous traveler! Since the water is much cooler than the hot Mexican climate, you’ll want to bring thermal protection for your dive. Choose a Finis PU thermal cap to keep your head warm.
The Bioluminescent Bay is a must-see on any diver’s itinerary of a lifetime. This shallow bay, off the coast of Puerto Rico, is home to 720,000 phosphorescent single-celled organisms that glow intensely when slightly agitated. Plan your trip on a new moon and kayak in the middle of the waters. Not only will your movements be illuminated by the glowing organisms (don’t worry, they’re completely harmless!), but the creatures will also make it easier to spot local wildlife swimming by. So you don’t miss a moment of the magical glowing action, bring along a pair of Speedo Rift Pro Goggles. Ideal for open water swimming, these streamlined goggles with a hybrid mask offer an incredibly wide field of vision.
Formed at the lowest point on the earth’s surface, the Dead Sea is a super-salty lake located in the Middle East. People have visited the Dead Sea for centuries to bathe and wallow in its rich waters and supposedly healing mud. Hypersaline waters are extremely buoyant and can easily support swimmers above the water, even in a reclining position. It is one of the most popular destinations on the list and will not disappoint even the most seasoned traveler.
This next one is not for the faint of heart! Located in the nation of Palau in the Pacific Ocean, a small limestone island was cut off from the sea and slowly turned into a contained lake. There were some jellyfish within the waters of the new lake and over time, with no natural predators, they began to flourish. The lake is now home to more than 10 million jellyfish, all of which have evolved and lost their ability to sting. This means that visitors can swim among the large number of jellyfish unharmed. It’s quite an exciting sight to see and experience! If you’re headed to Jellyfish Lake, pack a pair of compact Finis Zoomers. These short bladed fins will easily propel you through the waters and help you see each and every one of the 10 million invertebrates.
Who says you have to go to open water to have one of the most unique swims? With more than 66 million gallons of water, the artificial lagoon in the Chilean resort of San Alfonso del Mar is a giant pool. This crystal-clear, warm saltwater pool has so much room to spare that you can even windsurf and kayak within its waters. On the other side of the world is the infinity pool on the rooftop of the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore. The pool for guests only has perfect views of the city. It is the largest pool in the world at its height. Because it’s easy to lose track of time at these two beautiful pools, be sure to put on plenty of sunscreen before you get in the water. SolRX Waterblock Sunscreen provides 8 hours of SPF 44, waterproof protection.