text: One of the newer trends in Vegas is poolside table service in a private cabana Now you can be overcharged just as much during the day as in a club at nightnnBut what most people fail to realize is that a cabana is a great option to rounding out a great Vegas weekend You get great service a private area next to the pool and your own plasma TV all while enjoying the desert heat at least it is a dry one Do not forget that inflated ego as you ask people if they would like to join you in your cabana must be said in that smarmy way reminiscent of Ricardo MontalbannnThe Pools Bungalows at the Palms are relatively new and it more than doubles the available poolside space It is smaller than some of the mega resorts but I did not see many people struggling to find space I would guess that there is more pool space per capita than at the Venetian or MandalaynnThe staff is friendly and accommodating and the food and beverage service is more reasonably priced than room service or the clubs It is easy to spend hours in your cabana and it will be nowhere near as expensive as a booth at a night clubnnCabanas carry a day rental rate which can be pretty hefty unless you have a casino host who will comp the charge But even then it can still be a good choice if you really just want to relax and enjoy a day at the poolnnPROSn Private area with plenty of shade and seatsn Great service with no stress about leaving your stuff unattendedn Plasma TV in your cabana to watch sports or a moviennCONSn Cabana rentals might be costprohibitive for nongamblersn Seasonal summer is the peak