Nov 20, 2024 • 10 min read
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Lonely Planet's latest book explores the world's most beautiful swimming holes, lakes, coves and more
Alex Butler
Mar 27, 2020 • 0 min read
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Carbonate travertines, natural pools during sunset, Pamukkale, Turkey © THANAN / Shutterstock
With the world's travel plans put on hold, there's never been a better time than to sit back and do some armchair travel. Water-lovers can indulge in Lonely Planet's new book The Joy of Water – which features 68 breath-taking destinations where water serves as a source of relaxation, adventure or contemplation.
See some of the world's most beautiful places, from wild swimming holes, alluring lakes and magical coves, below.
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