Vegas Pool Season

—Larry Olmsted

Imagine catching a movie, surfing, playing croquet, being served by a butler or placing a bet poolside. Set on the desert floor, Las Vegas has long had the nation’s most vibrant pool scene, and some of its casino resorts are raising the bar. The latest and greatest—and one of the biggest—is the Oasis Pool Deck at the brand-new Fontainebleau. Spanning six acres, it has seven distinct pool areas, including a European-style day club, 21+ area, throwback Rat Pack-era intimate pool, Moroccan area, and lawn games. In this mix are outdoor movies, many cabana options and a 2,300-square-foot casino. Long the gold standard, Mandalay Bay reinvented the Vegas pool scene with its 11-acre “Beach” complex featuring real sand, a wave pool big enough to host surfing competitions, a lazy river floating pool and…

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