Swimming pools and hot tubs can refresh, rejuevinate and relax us. They can be a time for family and friends to celebrate or a quiet time of intimacy. There are many options for the design of a pool and spa and many elements need to be carefully considered when locating them. Some of the things to consider are their connection to the house, the neighbors house and to other areas of the garden, the view from within the pool and spa and the view looking back at them, the materials and plants used around them and their relationship to the terrain of the site. All must be carefully planned and considered in order to make these elements fit naturally into the site and garden plan.