SOURCE: Rafffles Hotel & Resorts SINGAPORE–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –  From Siem Reap’s outdoor haven near the famous temples of Angkor, to Raffles Dubai’s pool with stunning views of the hotel’s tropical garden, swimming pools at Raffles properties across the globe provide a relaxing backdrop, complemented with inspiring vistas and thoughtful service. Raffles Dubai Raffles Dubai’s pool is set against the panoramic Dubai skyline and overlooks the hotel’s tropical Botanical Garden. Special features at the pool include a technological marvel that keeps the pool deck cool for bare feet even in the height of summer, two counter-current pools for residents who seek a more challenging water workout and a unique water clock, reminiscent of ancient Egyptian times, which indicates the time of the day with spouts of water. Raffles Dubai’s pool has recently been named one of Sixteen of “World’s Most Spectacular Swimming Pools” on MSN Travel . Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap Inspired by the ancient bathing pools of the Khmer kings at the temple of Phimeanakas at Angkor, the stunning pool at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor was named one of Sixteen of “World’s Most Spectacular Swimming Pools” by MSN Travel . Replenishing the children’s pool are two stone lions, reconstructions of statues that were once found at the temple of Preah Pithou. Refreshing pineapple skewers, cold towels scented with eucalyptus and mineral water spray are offered to residents throughout the day

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) – Attention: Lifestyle, Travel, and Feature Editors Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has launched a series of water-themed travel packages for active, socially responsible families and the eco-consciously inclined.