 | Las Vegas, NV: Less Buck, More Luck
You don't have to be a gambler to enjoy this city's spoils. Draped in neon
and lined with outrageous hotels, this urban desert wonder caters to families,
rat packs, and dreamers alike.Last Minute Deals check availability - From $177 |
| The real deal: Downtown's Fremont Street
is the original heart, spade, and club of Vegas. Pay homage to the neon
cowboy sign, step into Binion's Horseshoe (which played host to the original
World Series of Poker), and drop a quarter into one of the legendary slots
at the Golden Nugget. |
| Did we mention it's free? You could hit the
jackpot. But for something you can really count on, the pirate battle outside
Treasure Island, the water show in front of Bellagio, and the Elvis show
at Fitzgerald's are just some of the many free whiz-bang ways in which this
city vies for your attention without asking for your dollar. |
| Out-of-this-world local tipple: The Las Vegas
Hilton houses the ever-popular Star Trek Experience and the adjacent Quark's
Bar, where the intergalactic space drinks run the gamut from The Mind Meld
and Liquid Latinum to the Arcturian Fizz and Borg Queen martini. Chase it
all down with a shot straight out of Orion's Belt. |
| Best excuse for bringing your glasses: Extravagant,
no-holds-barred stage productions with state-of-the-art lighting and sound
are a hallmark along the Strip, and a must-see. Get your tickets to The
Blue Man Group, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, and the wondrous Cirque du Soleil
shows at ShowTickets.com. |
| Chill-out spot: For a swimming time of it,
beat the Vegas heat and make a splash at the Mandalay Bay pool area, where
you can roll along the lazy river, take your chances in the wave pool, and
hold steady with an icy-cool drink while listening to concerts along the
sandy "beach." |
| A view to a thrill: Ascend the Stratosphere
and try something really "X-Scream." The highest thrill ride in
the world repeatedly propels you head-first over the edge of the Tower,
where you'll dangle weightlessly while taking in truly breathtaking views
of the Strip in all its glory. |
| Make Like a VIP: Rockers rejoice! The old
Aladdin is now the Stratosphere; pretend you're part of the L.A.
A-list at its super-sleek restaurant Koi. Rent a poolside cabana at the
Wynn, party at TAO or PURE, or pretend to be one of MTV's old Real World
gang at The Palms Hotel. |
| Get out of dodge: Holding back mighty Lake
Mead, the Hoover Dam is one of the engineering wonders of the world, and
it lies only 30 miles southeast across the desert floor from the center
of Las Vegas. Stock up on bottled water and sunscreen for one of the docent-led
tours. |
| Editors Picks: |
Jubilee!
3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Phone: 888.742.9248With over 20 years under its belt, Donn Arden's Jubilee! is one the best-known
and most spectacular showgirl reviews in Vegas. Based at Bally's, Jubilee!
has the city's best dancers, unbelievably expensive sets, Bob Mackie's
over-the-top costumes (including a 35 lb. headdress) and a seamless production.
This an adults only show. Jubilee! also offers exclusive backstage tours led by a showgirl. See
the costumes and sets, go onstage and in the light booth, visit the dressing
rooms and more. |
Sirens of TI
3300 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Phone: 800.288.7206Located in Sirens Cove at the front entrance of the Treasure Island hotel
and casino, the Sirens of TI depicts a group of women tempting pirates
into their lair through song and storm. An eye-popping production, the
Sirens of TI is performed four times nightly. Part musical, part adventure
flick, the show is full of sword fighting and acrobatics. Not recommended
for children. |
Tabu
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Phone: 702.891.7183The MGM Grand's high end lounge offering is one of the city's best. Tabu
is swanky and sexy and avoids the pitfalls of many of the city's other
clubs by not playing overwhelmingly loud music (but featuring internationally
renowned DJs) and by serving up truly quality drinks. The servers, who
all have model looks, will make most mixed drinks at the table and the
private Alcove's vodka is chilled in a special cooler for optimal taste.
Don't even dream of getting to this lounge early. It opens at 10pm every
night but Monday. |
Zumanity
3790 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Phone: 702.740.6815Cirque Du Soleil meets Eyes Wide Shut. With the same acrobatic, techical,
and production eye candy as usual, but with an added provocative theme
that prompted the world renowned production company to subtitle the show
"Another Side of Cirque Du Soleil," Zumanity is causing quite
a stir in Las Vegas. The show's theme is love and explores it from every
angle imaginable, and unimaginable. The cast is made up of 50 international
performers and the show holds court twice nightly, Tuesday-Sunday at the
New York, New York Casino. |
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Las Vegas from $177
