Photography Gary Clark, Article by Jennifer McKenzie Frazier

Your Guide to Cool

• The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation: 1 Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro, GA 30642; (706) 467-0600 or www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/reynolds_plantation. Rates typically start at $289.
• Hotel San José: 1316 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704; (512) 444-7322, 1-800-574-8897, or www.sanjosehotel.com. A standard room costs $150 a night during the week and $165 on weekends. European-style rooms with shared baths go for $90 during the week and $95 on weekends. 
• Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn: 14500 Continental Gateway, Orlando, FL 32821; toll-free 1-866-462-6425 or www.nickhotel.com. Rates start at $180 per night.
• The Homestead: 1766 Homestead Drive, Hot Springs, VA 24445; (540) 839-1766, 1-800-838-1766, or www.thehomestead.com. Rooms start at $129 per person.
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Left: The fun isn't limited to the pool at Nickelodeon Family Suites. You can even get "Slimed.

"Cool Pools, Great Stays" is from the July 2006 issue of Southern Living. Because prices, dates, and other specifics are subject to change, please check all information to make sure it's still current before making your travel plans.

 

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