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• Hotels in London With Swimming Pools

  In addition to historic walking tours, London offers outdoor activities including fishing and boating and canoeing on the Thames River, bike tours and wildlife tours. After a long day of exploring, these London hotels offer amenities to ref… read more

• Beachfront Hotels With Kids' Swimming Pools in Florida

  With miles of sandy beach, world-class golf and welcoming year-round temperatures, Florida presents an open invitation for families looking to escape the everyday routine and find some fun in the sun. There are literally hundreds of beachfr… read more

• Outdoor Swimming Pools in Albany, Oregon

  The city of Albany is spread over the two Oregon counties of Linn and Benton in the Willamette Valley. The population in 2008 was nearly 50,000, making it the 11th largest city in Oregon. Summertime in Albany, as with many other towns and c… read more

• How to Swim With Pool Tubes

  Learning to swim can be intimidating, especially for those who did not experience large bodies of water when they were younger. Flotation aides allow you to learn to swim in steps, without having to provide all of the buoyant forces yoursel… read more

• How to Calculate Split Times in Swimming

  Competitive swimmers often review their races after the fact by examining their split times. Splits for swimming are the measure of time it takes the swimmer to complete one lap, which is one length of a swimming pool. Down and back is con… read more

• Parks With Swimming Pools in Jacksonville, Florida

  With beaches, waterways, nature areas and parks all within easy reach, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of activities to fill their days in Jacksonville, Florida. Visitors searching for a place to get wet can enjoy a dip in one of Jacks… read more

• How to Teach Kids to Swim

  Learning how to swim can be a scary challenge for most children. Encouraging words and an optimistic attitude from the swim coach is an absolute must. Being prepared with helpful tips and basic swimming principles will help as well. It take… read more

• Applied Relay Games in Swimming

  Relay games are a great way to keep kids active and entertained. You can use relay games at parties to keep kids having fun. You can also use them at swimming lessons or team practices as a creative way to improve children's skills. Challen… read more

• Water Games for Swimming Pools

  If you're seeking a little bit more from your time spent in the swimming pool and you're tired of the usual pool games, this list may just freshen up your water game options. The games listed here include one classic and a few new pool acti… read more

• Public Pool Safety

  Public pools hire lifeguards to watch over swimmers, but historically another danger has lurked underwater. Powerful drains can pin and entangle swimmers, prompting a federal law to improve safety devices in public pools. read more

• Hotels With Swimming Pools in Bath, England

  Bath is a beautiful city in England known for its Roman baths. According to the Bath Tourist Guide, "The earliest documented inhabitants were the Romans, who indulged themselves in Bath's thermal springs, which are unique in the UK." About… read more

• Colorado Hotels With Indoor Swimming Pools

  There are few places better than Colorado to enjoy outdoor fun. With 58 peaks over 14,000 feet for mountaineering enthusiasts and over 20 ski resorts for those who love fresh powder, the state has a variety of outdoor adventures. And if y… read more

• Hotels in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  Bulawayo City was once part of the provincial district of Matabeleland, but has since grown to become the second largest city in Zimbabwe. Bulawayo is noted for being a significant archaeological site; it is the location of the Khami Ruins… read more

• Rome Hotels With Swimming Pools

  Rome is the capital of Italy and it is also the largest and most populated city in that country. It's located in the central-western part of the Italian Peninsula. This historic city was the home of the emperor in the time of the Roman Empi… read more

• Hotels in Xai Xai

  Xai Xai is a city in southern Mozambique that is situated close to the Indian Ocean on the Limpopo River. Xai Xai is a bustling city filled with shops, restaurants and bars. Besides its numerous cashew trees, the city boasts the beach of Pr… read more

• Hotels in Battambang, Cambodia

  Cambodia's second largest city, Battambang is a beautiful riverside town that holds some of the countries best-preserved early 20th century French colonial architecture. Many Buddhist and Hindu temples can be found throughout the town. The… read more

• Cabins With Swimming Pools Near Sevierville, Tennessee

  Sevierville, located at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park near the towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, was founded in 1785 and is the eighth oldest town in Tennessee. Hiking, horseback riding, biking and fishing are among… read more

• Things to Do With Kids at London Swimming Centres

  London offers a great deal of recreation for citizens and visitors. London's many small neighborhoods offer individual resources to communities, but one of the most common is London's swimming centers, or pools. All over London, swimming ce… read more

• Jersey Channel Islands Hotels

  Jersey is the southernmost of the Channel Islands with 50 miles of coastline, 12 major beaches and numerous small bays. The beaches on the Atlantic side are popular for surfing and windsurfing. There are walking paths among the cliffs on th… read more

• Learning Freestyle Swimming

  The freestyle stroke is the most popular and efficient swimming stroke used by man. Also known as the American crawl, it utilizes upper body strength and an aerodynamic form to propel a swimmer through the water. The freestyle is one of the… read more

• How to Install an Inground Swimming Pool Liner

  When you're not at the beach, or the lake, a backyard pool is the next best thing. If your current project is to put in a pool, you know it's a challenging, yet rewarding, experience. It's good to know that the last part of this process, in… read more