Pool Safety On Vacation
By Chris Neilson, Thu Dec 8th
Copyright 2005 Chris Neilson Let's face it, most of us are not lucky enough to have aswimming pool in our back garden, so when we go on vacation it'sa rare treat to splash about in the toasty warm waters of anoutdoor swimming pool. Outdoor pools are best enjoyed in the sunshine, and to that end,there can be no better place to lie back in the crystal clearwaters, staring at the dappled silhouette of a swaying palm treeand let your cares float away, than in everyone's favouriteholiday destination, Florida.
And whilst not every hotel has it's own pool, if you choose tostay in the now increasingly popular choice of a private luxuryvilla, such as those advertised on the Florida Vacation RentalsWeb Site Orlando Villas, you will most definitely be spoilt withnot only stunning accommodation but your own private pool too. However, as with all things watery, common sense must always beapplied. For some reason folks on vacation, who in their ordinaryeveryday lives might be the most sensible people on the planet,often forget to pack their common sense along with theirsunscreen and flip flops !!! This in itself is not a detrimental thing, except perhaps whenit comes to pool safety. Fortunately, Florida state law has stepped in to lend a helpinghand by requiring rental villas with private pools to followsome very simple rules to ensure the well being and safety oftheir guests. Naturally, it goes without saying that all children must alwaysbe supervised by an adult in and around any pool area. But inaddition to that, you will find that your rental villa's pool isalso clearly marked in terms of water depth, indicating both theshallow and deep ends. Child alert pool alarms are also required to be fitted onto anydoor leading directly from the property into the pool area. Thisalarm will sound if opened by a small child to alert parents ofthe imminent danger. A clear set of "Pool Rules" will also be posted at the poolside,which you should read carefully before dipping your toes intothe water. Floatation devices such as water wings and inflatable rings areextremely popular with children, but it should always beremembered that these are not life saving devices. They aremerely floating toys. Just because your child is wearing waterwings, does not mean that it is safe to leave them to play in orby the pool. Rough play and running on the pool deck is also a big "No No",due to the obvious dangers of slipping and diving is alsodiscouraged, as most pools only have a maximum
depth of 6 foot. To sum up, if treated with respect, and common sense is applied,your vacation swimming pool can be one of the highlights of yourtrip. Remember that small children learn by example, so if youas an adult can teach them to safely enjoy their swimmingexperience, it will be a lesson that will never be forgotten,and which ultimately could one day save their lives. About the author:Chris Neilson is a professional writer and private Villa Ownerwho has an extensive knowledge of the Florida Travel Industry.He is also the senior copywriter for the well known FloridaVacation Rentals web site Orlando Villas -http://www.orlandovillas.com | 
