Thames & Hudson The Monocle 100 Series: Swim

The Monocle 100 Series: Swim, published by Thames & Hudson, is a slightly different kind of travel guide: this wet guidebook presents the world through swimming! The editorial team of the British lifestyle magazine Monocle have curated their top 100 favorite spots for a little dip. The joy of swimming is celebrated with stunning photographs, featuring both secret and not-so-secret swimming spots from lakes to beach clubs, all the way from the warmth of Australia to the icy waters of Iceland. 

Whatever it means to you, swimming – alone or with others, badly or brilliantly – is about being in the moment. This new book celebrates bathing in glorious full-color photography, revealing the editors’ chosen spots from inner-city architectural wonders to lakes, beach clubs and bagni. So whether you’re looking to do laps in Italy, tread water in Australia, sink into the icy depths in Iceland – or perhaps just sit on the side and let others do the hard work – this guide includes a setting for everyone. Dive right in.