The secret to a year-long backyard vacation

by | Sep 30, 2009 | 17, 18, 19, Articles

<h2 style="margin: 10pt 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#990000">The secret to a year-long backyard vacation</font></h2><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt">(ARA) – When the weather is warm, Americans flock to the water. Community pools are overflowing with children playing games, adults swim laps at the local high school pool and vacationing families excitedly splash in hotel pools and relax in nearby hot tubs. But moments at the pool are fleeting unless you know the secret to a year-long backyard vacation.</span></p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt"><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">While purchasing a swimming pool or hot tub is an investment, it can be a very smart one. Upgrading your home with an area for swimming and relaxation enhances your living space, enriches family life and can cut the costs and hassle of joining a health club, buying endless pool passes and even going on vacation. Depending on where you live, you can enjoy your pool year round. Even in colder climates, you can expect four months of pool use each year. When was the last time you could afford to take your family on a four-month trip?</p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong>The benefits of having your own swimming pool include:</strong></p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* Increased outdoor living space</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* A fun and desirable space for friends, family and neighbors to socialize and a sure-fire way to create memories for kids</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* A cool, refreshing respite on hot days</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* Instant access to one of the best low-impact, high-calorie-burning exercises around — swimming</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* Added value at resale, particularly in hot climates</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p><div style="text-align: center"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="425" height="282"><param name="movie" value="../images/banners/16a.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="menu" value="false" /><param name="wmode" value="" /><embed src="../images/banners/16a.swf" wmode="" quality="high" menu="false" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="282"></embed></object></div>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">If you don’t have room for a pool or if it’s out of your price range, consider a hot tub. There are many brands and models of hot tubs and spas with popular options available in economical price ranges. No matter where you live, you can enjoy a hot tub all year round. </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">The benefits of having your own hot tub include:</p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* A customized centerpiece in your own backyard</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* A great and relaxing space for romance, family fun and parties</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* On-site warm water hydrotherapy with health benefits that include lower blood pressure, relief from joint pain and muscle soreness and better sleep</p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">When you’re looking for a simple, but luxurious way to add value to your home, expand your outdoor living space with a pool or hot tub. Not only will your family’s health improve with daily swimming in the pool and relaxation in the hot tub, but you’ll be creating happy memories for years to come. And that’s an investment worth every penny.</p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">For more information or to find a pool builder, retailer or service company, visit www.APSP.org. For more information on the benefits of hot tubs, visit <a href="http://www.HotTubLiving.com" target="_blank">www.HotTubLiving.com</a> .</p>  <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt">Courtesy of ARAcontent</span></p></span>