Making A Splash! American Holiday’s Pick of the Top Three Pools in Orlando

Year round sunny skies, warm weather and relaxing waters... you've arrived! Pools in Orlando are top of the range - featuring heated waters, sandy bottom lazy rivers, daring water slides, dramatic waterfalls and secluded grottoes. With year-round access and an unlimited number of family fun seekers, these resort hotels spare n  o expense creating splash-tastic watery oases. American Holidays top 3 Pool Picks 1. Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando The spectacular swimming pool at the Hard Rock Hotel® offers rockin' good fun. The centerpiece is the 12,000 square foot pool complete with a sand beach, two hot tubs, a sand volleyball court, interactive fountains and play area for children, plus a 260-foot pool slide. Not only do your favorite tunes fill the air, but the pool also features an underwater sound system so you'll never miss a beat (Which we have put to the test!) Once a week there's even a poolside "dive-in movie" where you can watch one of your favorite films under the stars. Be sure to check with the front desk upon your arrival to find out what’s going on at the pool during your stay. 2. Omni Resort at Champions Gate If you are travelling with kids the 850-foot lazy river lets kids of all ages float on bright tubes at speeds ranging from two to eight mph, through its tunnels, gentle rapids and hidden canyons. Winding through the lushly landscaped resort playground, the lazy river channels adventurers through H20 surprises ranging from shooting water cannons to rainbows of arched waterspouts and an exhilarating waterfall. If you are travelling as a couple there are eight private cabanas line the formal pool with opportunity for guests to “own” one for the day. Donning luxurious robes and sipping on fresh fruit smoothies or beverages from the mini refrigerator, overworked adults take a well-deserved reprieve, napping on chaise lounges. Enjoying the “great outdoors” in comfort and style, guests take advantage of the cabana amenities, surfing the Internet with complimentary WiFi access, watching television or catching up on a favorite magazine or novel. 3. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Cool off amid African-inspired architecture and a wildlife preserve at Uzima Pool and Samawati Springs Pool. Go for a dip in the enchanting Uzima Pool, an 11,000-square-foot tropical oasis facing Uzima Savanna. Surrounded by large canopy trees and Floridian palms, the 234,980-gallon pool features a gently sloping, zero-depth entry point similar to that of a natural beach, along with a 67-foot-long waterslide. If that’s not enough choice for you make a splash at Samawati Springs Pool located just a short walk away at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani. Featuring an exciting 128-foot waterslide and zero-depth-entry, this 4,700-square-foot, 118,138-gallon pool is the perfect place to cool off and have fun. American Holidays, 18-19 Duke Street, Dublin 2 have fantastic packages from €499pp for return Delta Airlines flights (incl tax), and 7 nights’ accommodation staying at the Days Inn Convention Centre Orlando– ref: 876707. Travel in on selected dates Jan – May. Call to ask about deposit fares from €250pp   Call: 01 673 3840 or www.americanholidays.com for details.