Prelude Round up

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Iced To a Tee

Beverage cooler

Drinks can heat up quickly in the sun, which is why the Big Bobber cooler is such a handy item to add to your pool collection. The 15-inch insulated container holds 12 cans plus ice, and will even float in the pool so you won’t have to move anywhere to refuel. It’s great for holding snacks, too. $43.95 www.vacationgadgets.com

Motorized inflatable

Smooth Sailing
Like lying on a lounger isn’t easy enough—now you can be propelled around your pool by two quiet but powerful motors at the touch of a joystick. The ultimate lazy floating chair comes with comfy armrests, a head rest and a built-in cup holder. Bliss. $149.95 www.excaliberelectronics.com

Swim Tunes

iPod cover

Your summer soundtrack doesn’t have to end just because you want to take a dip. Enclose your iPod nano within the safe housing of the H20 Audio and you can continue listening up to ten feet down. The easy-access click wheel makes it simple to command functions, and it comes with an armband so you can swim to your tunes. Headphones are not included. H20 Audio $79.95, headphones $39.95 www.h2oaudio.com

Jet Away

Massage lounger

Indulge in some quality me-time with this massage chair. Just connect the spa to your pool return with the hose and relax as hydro-massaging jets soothe your upper back, mid-section and lower lumbar areas. The spa is fully adjustable to ensure an exact fit. $495 www.frontgate.com

Speed Clean

Remote–control skimmer

Cleaning your pool can be a real pain—unless you make a game of it. This sneaky pool skimmer is also a remote-control boat, so kids will be sweeping the debris from the surface of the water as they play—so much more fun than a pole-mounted skimmer. And, the removable net makes it simple to empty. $139 www.solutions.com