As the mercury rises, so does the chill-factor at the Flamingo Las Vegas pool. Home to one of the premier pools in Las Vegas, the Flamingo offers something for everybody. Guests looking for the ultimate in plush, poolside relaxation can head to the Flamingo “GO” pool. The intimate, adult-only pool offers European sunbathing and unique, lavish cabana services. GO Pool cabanas feature amenities such as plasma televisions, X Box 360, mini-fridges, exotic frozen fruit platters, wireless internet access, and a personal server. Travel + Leisure Magazine recently named the cabanas at the Flamingo the best deal on the Strip when it comes to luxury cabana service.

Fun is the name of the game, at Flamingo’s lower Lagoon Pool. The sprawling pool is complete with a waterfall, grotto, lap swim area, and waterslides. Visitors to the Lagoon Pool will find guest DJ’s, floating beer pong, bikini bull riding, inflatable twister, cabana rental, and pool-side gaming tables. The Flamingo pool is currently open 9 a.m. – 5 a.m. Starting on April 1, the hours will be extended to 9a.m. – 7p.m. and starting Memorial Day,

8a.m. – 8p.m. For cabana rental call the Flamingo box office at (702) 733-3333 or visit www.vegas.com.

Imperial Palace
Party poolside, Pacific Island style at the Imperial Luau

The sights, sounds, flavors, and fun of the islands meet poolside at the Imperial Palace’s Imperial Luau. Starting May 3, the Shangri-la pool at the Imperial Palace will be transformed into a Pacific-Island paradise each Tuesday and Saturday at 7pm through Sep. 30. Luau guests are greeted with Hawaiian leis and treated to an all-you-can-eat experience. The island-themed cuisine features a roasted pig, seafood, an extensive dessert bar and many other island favorites. When the sun sets the action begins as a cast of ten native island beauties host a traditional Hawaiian luau. With live music, traditional costumes, original choreography, and a fire-eating finale, guests are sure to be impressed. Tickets to the Imperial Luau are $39.95 (plus tax & fees) for general admission (includes fake flower lei, and one free drink) and $59.95 (plus tax & fees) for VIP admission (includes preferred seating, souvenir glass, all you can drink beverages, and a fresh flower lei). Tickets may be purchased by calling (888) 777-7664, online at www.imperialpalace.com or by visiting the Imperial Palace box office.

Rio All-Suites Hotel
Summer Heats up at The Rio Pool

Inspired by the pristine beaches of Rio de Janeiro, the Rio pool is a lush tropical paradise. Complete with a sand-bottom pool and waterfall, the Rio pool is a true relaxation destination. Guests can enjoy all of this from the seclusion of their own private cabana. Rentals are available seven days a week from 9 a.m. - 6p.m. As the summer months heat up in Las Vegas, so does the pool action at the Rio. Calor, the Rio’s signature, weekly pool party is back this with a guest DJ series and drink specials. The Rio pool is open to hotel guests only. To reserve a cabana call (702)777-7777, ext. 7196.

Caesars Palace
Relax Like a God or Goddess Poolside at Caesars Palace

The pools at Caesars Palace epitomize luxurious relaxation. Guests may choose from three distinctive pool experiences when soaking up the sun at Caesars Palace. The Temple Pool, perfect for peacefully taking in the rays, is a circular pool decorated with fine marble, granite and rimmed with ancient mosaics. The Neptune Pool, situated in front of the Neptune Bar, is a rectangular heated pool, ideal for lap swimming, and has three lavish cabanas available for rental. Each of the cabanas is equipped with a stocked refrigerator, television, and furnished with plush furniture for beverage and snack service.

Guests looking for a sexier pool experience can soak up the rays at the Venus Pool Club. The European sunbathing area offers well equipped cabanas, oversized chaise lounges, air-conditioned bars with flat screen TV’s, frozen towel service, cooling Evian face spritzers and body massages. Admission to Venus Pool Club is free Wednesday through Friday and Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday). On Saturday, holidays and special events, admission is $20 per person. To reserve a cabana at Caesars Palace call (800) 634-6661.

Paris Las Vegas
Soak up the Sun at Paris Las Vegas

Located on the third floor of the hotel, the Paris pool is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Las Vegas sun. The intimate pool is surrounded by manicured French gardens and sits adjacent to the stunning replica of the Eiffel Tower. Paris pool guests can rent cabanas seven days a week,

10a.m. – 5 p.m. Paris cabanas come equipped with unlimited local calling, radio/CD players, flat screen televisions, rafts, and several other poolside essentials. To rent a cabana, guests may call: (702) 946-3393.

Bally’s Las Vegas
Make a Splash at Bally’s Las Vegas

The pool at Bally’s provides the ultimate destination for a day spent relaxing in the sun. The palm tree-fringed pool area at Bally’s features a heated swimming pool, whirlpool spa, private cabana rental and poolside beverage service. Cabanas are available for rent seven days a week from 10a.m. – 6p.m. To reserve a cabana call (702) 967-4111, ext. 73393.