[villagetinker]

One opposing opinion, we went with a hot tub, I have the heat on for 9 months, and heat OFF during the summer July, August, October,and use it to cool off. It typically stays around 80 to 85 degrees during the summer. We have the Hot tub in the lanai, making it usable year round and even during a rain storm, however not when lightning is present. The water jets and air bubbles are great for aches and pains. We figured after the initial joy of the pool, we would not use it much. I think we were right, in over 4 years here, I have not yet used the local pool, and my wife has only used it a few times. The hot tub gets used 3 to 4 times per week.