I’ve always found floating around the pool very relaxing, not to mention a good way to stay cool while sunbathing. It’s the gentle drift, the island-unto-yourself experience that can’t be beat for creating a mini-vacation close to home. If you’ve never tried it or want to upgrade your gear, here are some nice options. The Inflatable Private Island ($319.95; use coupon code HOLAFS2 for a discount) inflates to an eight- by eight-foot platform big enough for eight adults (or one hermit); four removable padded swim straps offer a secure handhold for climbing aboard. Because it’s so big, it can also work as a mooring station for other personal watercraft, such as kayaks and wave runners or it can be towed behind a boat for adventure. You can even attach an anchor (sold separately). If you’re a strictly on-your-back floater, you’ll appreciate the support and portability of the Deluxe EZ Spring Float Recliner ($47.95, pictured). It easily collapses into the over-the-shoulder tote bag (included). Just inflate the pillow and tubing for buoyancy, and then settle into the mesh sling to stay cool in the water for hours. Can’t get enough of your main squeeze? Strand yourselves on Cuddle Island ($119.95). Designed for couples or small families, this raft comes with three removable/adjustable pillows and a deep back- and headrest. Or get blessedly, utterly away from others yet close to the water on the Super Soft Float ($165), a thin, flexible strip of “everlasting” closed-cell foam with a rolled end that serves as a pillow; it supports the average adult body. Just thinking about floating outdoors, under the wide open sky… ahhhhhh.