Vegas Pools Open for Season

March 11, 2012— -- intro: Known for decadence and debauchery, the pool scene in Las Vegas is almost as big of a draw to the desert city as the gambling. While some pools, like Vdara, are open year-round, many more make their annual debut when spring arrives, complete with huge parties to celebrate. Keep in mind the vast majority of Las Vegas pool-centric dayclubs only admit guests 21 and older.

As the weather heats up, so do the parties. Click through the next few pages for a guide to the opening dates and events at some of Sin City's more famous places to cool off.

quicklist: 1category: title: Bare Pool Lounge at the Mirageurl: text: Bare Pool Lounge at the Mirage opens March 12. If the name didn't tip you off, Bare is another "toptional" pool. Two pools provide relief from the desert sun while private daybeds and cabanas offer a comfortable place to gawk from.

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quicklist: 2category: title: Encore Beach Club in Encore at Wynn Las Vegasurl: text: Encore Beach Club in Encore at Wynn Las Vegas opens for previews for guests beginning Saturday, March 17, and will be open Saturdays and Sundays until the grand opening on Saturday, April 21. After that, it will be open Fridays through Sundays. The three pools will be the setting for theme parties on Fridays and live performances on Saturdays.

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quicklist: 3category: title: Liquid Pool Lounge at Ariaurl: text: Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria opens March 15. Two luxury pools plus private cabanas and multiple bars make up the adults-only area. The circular pool is lined with palm trees and has 85 lounge chairs, 35 daybeds and eight private cabanas.

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quicklist: 4category: title: Marquee Day Cluburl: text: Marquee Day Club at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Marquee Dayclub opens on April 21 with Avici, an award-winning DJ from Stockholm, as the featured performance. Marquee Dayclub has two pools, several bars and a gaming area. For an extra cost, cabanas with infinity edge glass dipping pools, flat screen televisions and dedicated cocktail and food service are available.

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quicklist: 5category: title: Moorea Beach Club at Mandalay Bayurl: text: Moorea Beach Club at Mandalay Bay opens March 29. Known as a more intimate and sophisticated dayclub than some of its peers, the club has gone back and forth on its policy regarding topless sunbathing; this year is a "toptional" year.

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category: title: Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino url: text: Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a famous (or infamous) once-a-week party that kicks off Sunday April 22. The party starts at 11 a.m. every Sunday and continues until sundown. This year marks Rehab's ninth season, with new cabanas, daybeds and banquettes for relaxing at the pool. Rehab's known for attracting the hottest people in Las Vegas, who come for the sandy beaches and famous guest DJs.

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quicklist: 7category: title: Tao Beach at the Venetianurl: text: Tao Beach at the Venetian opens May 5. A personalized sunglass cleaner is just one of the amenities available in the 12 cabanas at Tao Beach. Others are air-conditioning, high definition plasma screen televisions with gaming consoles, a DVD library, Wi-Fi, customized mini bars and a staff of masseuses.

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quicklist: 8category: title: Wet Republic at MGM Grandurl: text: Wet Republic at MGM Grand opened March 9. The 53,000-sqaure-foot complex is made up of several spaces that include two saltwater pools, eight individual pools and spas, VIP Bungalows, party cabanas, daybeds and chaise lounges. The 4,100 square-foot sundeck serves as a stage for both DJs and celebrity guests.

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