If you haven’t been to one since you were a kid, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to see how much pool parties have grown up. If you’re in the heat of one of our tropical destinations, you will quickly find that the instant lemonade has been traded in for ice cold brews, the snow cones for the freshest tropical cocktails, and your parents’ dated tunes for the hottest club tracks and DJs. Most importantly, the poolside will be brimming with sun-kissed gods and goddesses, and there are still plenty of ways to cool off when things start to get hot.
In some destinations you can really do it right by reserving a private cabana with VIP table service or a hefty open bar tab, and arranging for food to be on hand for all of your guests. Rest assured that they’ll have worked up an appetite with all the eye candy around.