Summer is right around the corner and it’s a great time to consider to cool off. Take the kids along if you want, and have fun without a ton of planning or expense. One great idea is to invest (not a lot) in a day pass or pool pass at one or more of our great Bay area hotels and resorts. For nominal fees, you’ll be able to enjoy all the amenities at a fraction of the cost of renting a room for the night.

Depending on the hotel you pick, you’ll be able to enjoy the pool, the beach, lounge chairs and cabanas. In Tampa, where there is no beach but a lot to see and do, there are still plenty of upscale hotels that offer day passes for their pools, and the ability to enjoy all that downtown and Channelside have to offer. It comes down to whether you want to spend $200-$300 or more for one night, or as little as about $20 for a day, and then go home and sleep in your own bed! There’s another advantage, too: you won’t have to pay anyone to take care of the pets or bring in the mail! For more ideas from Resortpass, click here.