Close your eyes and imagine that you've just won the lottery and can afford all of the luxuries the world has to offer. Now consider how you would design the ultimate spa or hot tub.

With money being no object, what extravagant options would you build into this dream of a hot tub? There are so many choices available today from manufacturers that your selections are almost limitless. Would you decide on an in-ground model or one with a deck?

The designing of a hot tub always begins with the following questions: How am I going to use it? Who will be spending time in it? How many people do I expect at any one time and would like the room for? Okay, so you may aswell treat yourself to the biggest spa around, which can hold up to 10 people. You equip the unit with as many massaging jets as possible, add some reclining seats and complete the job with the remaining seats in an upright position where the jets force air and water up from the bottom of the tub to massage your feet. Not bad for starters.

What about a structure to house this extravagant spa? Will you have the walls without any obstruction so the air can move freely right through it or do you want walls, doors and windows for that extra privacy? Why not a retractable roof to see the stars in the evenings? Again, anything is possible today thanks to the vast number of choices available to the consumer.

One of the most fashionable options available in today's market is the use of light and LED screens. Waterfalls are built into the unit that are lit with a range of colors designed to change to the rhythm of music, should your heart desire. Yes you can even include stereo systems and surround sound that most of us don't have in our homes.

But it doesn't stop there. What about movies? Is it a fantasy for you to relax in your own hot tub whilst watching a movie? It may be a movie you've seen a thousand times, or for the first time. There could even be a TV attachment, where you can watch your favorite programs and relax in the tub at the same time.

And naturally the dream would not be complete without a remote control device, so you can check and adjust the temperature of the outdoor hot tub before going out into the inclement weather. Picture it; you're in your warm cabin in the mountains with an open fire, surrounded by the snow outside. Earlier in the day you cleared a path from the back door to the spa and you decide it's time for a little relaxation. Do you risk walking out, through the snow, hoping that the temperature will be warm enough in the tub? Of course you don't! Just rely on your remote control to check the temp ahead of time, make heating adjustments if needed and head out for an experience like no other, by sitting under the stars, on a snowy night, enjoying your hot tub with the waterfall of colors cascading in front of you.

The only thing that's missing is a glass of champagne and some nibbles but don't worry, you've already purchased the floating Mini Bar which is due to arrive next week.