As the 2011 summer season appoches in Las Vegas, locals and visitors alike shed their ties and dresses for flip flops and skimpy bikinis and make their way in droves to the many fabulous pool parties that have reinvented the "daylife" atmosphere in Las Vegas. Imagine all the opulence, celebrities, debauchery and VIP entertainment of the Las Vegas nightclub scene, now take away the clothes and add plenty of booze and water. These famous pool parties are nightclubs in the sun! But make no mistake, the lines are longer and hotter, the VIPs are abundant, and the prices for entrance and private space rival the hottest nightclubs on the strip. VIP hosted entrance is the only way to do the pools if you want to get in quickly. VIP helps you bypass the long lines without the risk of waiting hours, only to find that the party has reached maximum occupancy as soon as you near the entrance.
Returning to the pool party scene this summer are plenty of old favorites. Rehab at the Hard Rock is back in full swing and still promoting the reality show based on the antics of staff and guests alike. Tao Beach over at the Venetian is an extension of the ever popular Tao nightclub, and a favorite of celebrity clientele. MGM Grand brings back Wet Republic, who promises to “make war on nightlife” this summer. And Las Vegas favorite for their accommodating prices, the Palms pool and bungalows is ready for action with their Ditch Fridays party, which always boasts great beer sponsors and live concerts. For those of you who despise tan lines, or clothing in general, there are also a few European style pools where tops are optional, Bare at the Mirage is by far the most popular choice. New to the pool scene this summer are Aria’s Liquid and the Encore Beach Club. Both hotels made splashy entrances to the Las Vegas strip this year, and are no doubt hoping to do the same with their daylife amenities. Liquid is backed by the King of Nightlife, the Light Group, so expect much of the same over the top extravagance that you would find in one of their clubs. Encore Beach Club is set to be unveiled to the public on Memorial Day weekend, those holy days which truly mark the beginning of summer, with resident DJ Kaskade at the turntables. There has been plenty of buzz about Encore’s venue which is the Beach Club by day, and Surrender nightclub and pool by night. Yes that’s right, the pool turns into a club as the sun sets and the pina coladas set in.

 
VIP Entry, Cabanas & Daybeds

First on the list is securing you and your friend’s entrance to these exclusive oasis parties. Ever see the line outside of a popular Las Vegas nightclub? Now imagine all those people standing in 100 degree weather, most likely after a few drinks, all trying to gain entrance to the same place. The door men and bouncers at Las Vegas pool parties love to make people wait and look forward to denying entrance to over eager patrons.
LavishVegas can secure your VIP entry that will allow you to breeze by the sweating bodies and save you hours of valuable tanning and drinking time. Entrance fees vary depending on the weekend. VIP hosted entry and cover runs about $70 - $200 for guys and $40 - $75 for ladies. Note, that the price usually goes up throughout the day because most pools reach their occupancy levels and have to close their doors due to fire marshal codes. If you are with a group of friends and ready to splurge you may wish to secure a private space, much like in a nightclub. Cabanas, good for about 10 people, and daybeds, good for about 5 people, and are available at all pool locations.


How Does Cabana & Daybed Pricing Work?

Whether you want a cabana, daybed or just a lounger, you need to commit to a "minimum food and beverage spend", after that you need to add 20% gratuity, 8.1% tax and your host may expect a good tip for securing your reservation.
Cabana prices range anywhere from $300 spend for a weekday spot at the Palms, to $10,000 on a headlining weekend at Rehab or Wet Republic. The amenities in these private spaces rival the best hotel rooms on the strip. There are mini fridges, spa treatments, plasma TVs/DVD players, plush robes, XBOX and PS3s. When you pay for a cabana you are definitely buying more than space! Daybeds are smaller and may not shield you from the sun, but are still a good bet if you are with a small group so you always have your own space when the pool fills up. Daybed prices range from mid week specials of $100 spend to $2500 for bank holiday weekends. Because these fabulous pool parties tend to fill up quickly, so do the prime locations around the pool. Expect to pay more for a decent spot in the sun. Prices change weekly depending on what celebrity is hosting the party or if there is a headlining DJ. Holiday weekends are always more expensive because the visitor rate increases. These spaces are always in high demand, despite their seemingly excessive price tags, so be sure to secure your reservation through LavishVegas so you can avoid the lines and be greeted with pool party serenity upon arrival.