The Raleigh Pool, made famous by the glamorous Esther Williams, is ensconced by a sweet-scented, luxuriant hedge of tropical foliage. The poolside bar, just behind the pool’s cascading waterfall, serves cool beverages and upscale fare while guests lounge and dip as staff pass by with cold scented towels.

In Miami Beach, despite a wealth of beautiful pools, there is no rival to the luxurious beauty of The Raleigh’s.  In fact, the Raleigh pool has frequently been called the most beautiful in America, beginning with a 1947 Life Magazine article, and continuing until today. And while we’re the first to admit that you can’t compete with the natural beauty of the ocean a few hundred feet away, we must say that the pool is giving it a run for its money.

One thing remains certain: locals and tourists who have experienced The Raleigh Pool and its adjoining bars will forever raise their expectations of what a pool experience should be.