PREMIER RESORT-STYLE POOLS By Jeff CampBell
The basic backyard pool that you may have enjoyed in the 70s or 80s while wearin cuto
enim shorts an
oatin in a truc innertube has almost
nothing in common with the full blown theme park style water features of
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today. From grottos to slides to swim-up bars, feats of design and ingenuity are on display at homes with resort-style pools across the country. These outdoor attractions boast impressive amenities. It seems that these days the only limit to the creativity has less to do with the depth of your pool and more to do with the depth of your wallet. With the summer months upon us, there is arguably no better way to pass the time than to be poolside in an extravagant backyard retreat.
Time spent reimagining outdoor spaces continues to become a way of life in warmer climates. The desire to live a lifestyle more aligned with nature has evelo e
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homes. Whether it is fresh water or salt water, the pool is a focal point in outdoor living spaces that often will be complemented by summer itchens fire eatures seatin areas s orts courts an even out oor movie theaters.
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A pool is an attraction in its own right, for which custom designs may inclu e a ero entry infinity e
es a sun ec an more uni ue eatures.
Long, hot summer days and eventful summer nights can be spent with family and friends in any of the backyard sanctuaries with resort-style pools pictured here.
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