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photography by barbara kraft Azure Luxury Pool Renting one of the 11 airy cabanas at Azure starts with fresh fruit and Champagne service, and the experience can be augmented with snacks from Wolfgang Puck's bikini-friendly pool menu or treatments from Canyon Ranch SpaClub. If it's strictly relaxation you're looking for, you may want to avoid Azure on the week- ends, when DJs turn it into a no-holds-barred party zone. Palazzo, 702-767-3724; palazzo.com Bamboo Pool The Bamboo Pool is the quietest and most secluded of Cosmopolitan's three pools, and its 10 dark-wood cabanas invite guests to indulge, with f lat-screen TVs and even video gaming systems available upon request. Cabana guests are treated to cocktails and treatments from the hotel's Sahra Spa & Hammam, including 50 -minute massages with Pure Fiji nut extracts and coconut milk. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-6797; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Delano Beach Club The whited-out look of the new Delano Beach Club recalls the hotel's sister pool in Miami, but the vibe here is decidedly more Vegas than South Beach. The cabanas boast plush Janus et Cie furnishings and thoughtful amenities like Evian facial sprays, chilled towels, and magazines. The lower deck's Cabana One offers waterfall views and space for up to eight guests, while the rest of the club's cabanas comfort- ably fit four. Delano Las Vegas, 702-632- 6106; delanolasvegas.com Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis The seven pools that make up Caesars Palace's outdoor oasis complement their sur- roundings, with crisp linen draperies and Mykonos-blue cabana furnishings mimick- ing the style of a lush Greek resort. Starting at $16,000 per day, the new Rule the Pool package lets you (and up to 120 of your closest friends) reign over the Bacchus or Jupiter pool, as well as its cabanas and sound system. Caesars Palace, 702-731- 7280; caesars.com The Linq Pool Designed for guests aged 21 and over, the brand-new pool at The Linq includes 10 colorful cabanas outfitted with plasma TVs, built-in speakers, and overhead misting systems. Visitors who are staying at The Linq, however, may want to consider booking one of the hotel's 25 cabana rooms, which feature pool-adjacent patios offering sectional Islands in the Sun Forget the Lounge chairs and cramped quarters. Vegas's most oVer-the-top cabanas are eLeVating the resort-pooL experience. Luxe Lounging Sheree Robillard of Delano Las Vegas takes us inside the new beach club. How does the design of the cabanas at Delano Beach Club add to the overall experience? delano beach club's cabanas were built to accommodate every guest's needs. cabana amenities include bottle ser- vice, 46-inch high-defnition tVs, and ports that make it easy for guests to play music and charge their devices. What tips can you offer for booking a cabana? We recommend that guests book at least two weeks prior to their visit and arrive as early as 8 am so they're able to take full advantage of the sunshine and cabana experience. if possible, we also suggest that guests tour our facilities prior to book- ing so they can determine which cabana best suits their needs. For example, guests looking for a full day in the sun should request cabanas 12 through 16, because they typically have the high- est levels of direct sunlight throughout the day. Are there any other services we can add? all of our delano beach club guests have the option of ordering exclusive cocktails and menu items from the beach bar grill. additional services for cabana guests include poolside massages, bottle service, and special- occasion cakes. sofas and butler-style service. The Linq, 702-835-5713; caesars.com Mandalay Bay Beach Mandalay Bay's outdoor playground—a summertime nirvana equipped with three pools, a sandy beach, and a 1.6 million-gallon wave pool—is considered the granddaddy of them all, and its exclusive lounge spaces more than measure up. The selection includes 48 teak- wood cabanas holding 11 guests each and expansive third-f loor villas with private pools, wet bars, and decks. Mandalay Bay, 702-632- 4760; mandalaybay.com Mandarin Oriental Pool Mandarin Oriental's eighth-f loor pool deck may be one of Vegas's most difficult-to-penetrate hideaways, but guests who aren't staying at the hotel can bypass the restrictions by renting a cabana. The music is never too loud, the lounge chairs are never too close, and all the cabanas include 48 -inch f lat-screen TVs and access to the Pool Café's menu of small bites, like ceviche and boozy Popsicles. Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, 702-590-8888; mandarinoriental.com Wynn Pools Misting systems, plasma TVs, and complimentary snack trays enhance the 45 candy-colored cabanas at Wynn, which can be outfitted with sofas, dining tables, and chaise longues for as many as 15 people. Guests of Wynn's Tower Suites, meanwhile, enjoy a private deck with two pools and second-story cabanas complete with their own balconies. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770- 7070; wynnlasvegas.com V Lounge by the pool without sacrificing your privacy by renting a cabana, like this colorful number at Wynn. the guide indulge vegasmagazine.com 113