Private pool rentals booming as people continue to avoid crowded places


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Not ready to head to a public pool or beach but desperate for a swim? For some in Europe and North America, they can rent one from a private pool owner. — Pixabay

As an alternative to crowded, public places, private pool rentals in some Western countries have been booming since the summer of 2020. This summer, the phenomenon continues to gain ground and fans, buoyed by the trends of staycations and local tourism.

In France, the rollout of the requirement of a health passport for public pools is an additional factor contributing to their popularity.

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