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    Essque Zalu Zanzibar saltwater pool in Nungwi, TanzaniaHOTEL
    Africa

    Essque Zalu Zanzibar

    Nungwi, Tanzania

    A dramatic infinity saltwater pool spilling toward the turquoise of Zanzibar's north coast.

    Salt Chlorinator
    InfinityIndian OceanBoutique
    Saltwater
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    Pure Shores Resort saltwater pool in Nungwi, TanzaniaHOTEL
    Africa

    Pure Shores Resort

    Nungwi, Tanzania

    An infinity-edge saltwater pool melting into the turquoise of Zanzibar's northern shore.

    Salt Chlorinator
    BeachfrontInfinityIndian Ocean
    Saltwater
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    Zero-entry beach-style pool with white sand shoreline, palm trees, and lounge chairs beneath umbrellas
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    An overwater saltwater plunge pool above a turquoise Maldivian lagoon
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    5 Saltwater Pools Worth Traveling For

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