Archive for September 6th, 2010

has anyone stayed at the monte carlo in las vegas in the spa suite?

what is this room like?

What should you wear to a wedding in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay, colors are tiffany blue and brown.?

If you have any tips for me, please let me know. The wedding is at 6pm, so some kind of cocktail dress. This will be my first time to Las Vegas!!!

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A List of the Best Las Vegas Must-Sees

Las Vegas Must-Sees

A list of Las Vegas must-sees will furnish perspective to any curious Las Vegas visitor. It’s a daunting task to pick from the huge variety of shows, casinos, and attractions in Sin City. This list presents only the most iconic, enjoyable, and stunning attractions in Southern Nevada.

On Strip Entertainment.

The Las Vegas Strip is a part of Las Vegas Boulevard cluttered with world-class entertainment options. It runs North-South in the approximate center of the Las Vegas Valley. While the literal ends of the Strip vary from person to person, it is normal to begin with Mandalay Bay at Russel Road, which is what drivers from California see first, and end with the Sahara and Stratosphere casinos at Sahara Avenue, in the North. Buses, taxis, and walking areas abound on the Strip, so generally a car is easy to go without. Attractions like the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Rio, and the Palms are not actually on the Strip, but are close enough to be thought of as pieces of it.
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For Everyone:

The Bellagio Fountains
http://www.lasvegas.net/Bellagio-Attractions.htm#fountains
The most spectacular water and light extravaganza anywhere is at the Bellagio resort, and it won’t cost you a dime. The show happens every night and day, and provides ample viewing space on the street in front of the 4-acre, man-made lake Bellagio. Show Begins:

Monday-Friday

3:00pm-8:00pm
Show every 1/2 hour

8:00pm-12:00am
Show every 15 minutes

Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays

12:pm-8:00pm
Show every 1/2 hour

8:00pm-12:00am
Show every 15 minutes

The Stratosphere Tower.
The tallest tower in the West is also a hotel, casino, and a destination for thrill seekers. The outdoor observation deck on level 109 brings the horizon right to you, as well as a great view of some of the daring riders 800 feet over the Strip. The Tower is a great place to be when the city lights are coming on, but any time of day brings a worthwhile view. TIMES:
Sunday-Thursday: 10am-1am
Friday-Saturday: 10am-2am

TOWER TICKETS:
Adult – $15.95
Child – $10.00
Senior – $12.00
Hotel Guest – $12.00
Nevada Resident – $12.00

A Fantastic Swimming Pool.
In July and August, when temperatures can explode your thermometor, a swimming pool becomes a lifesaver. Las Vegas is the best place for pool. Select from this shortlist:

For the biologist: The Tank, at the Fremont Street Experience, is the most original and special swimming pool currently in Sin City. A two-story aquarium sits in the middle, filled with sharks, a waterslide, and other ocean life. Swimmers and water sliders can stare at sharks from in the water or out, through a plexiglass separator. Above the main level, a separate pool for adults only provides a resting place for European sunbathers. And drinks and cards surround the area

For the beautiful partygoer: Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino was the first pool party in Vegas, and is still the champion of crazy, poolside action. Don’t go to relax, save money, or lay out. Do go to be a part of the wild side of daylife.

For the beach lover: The Beach at Mandalay bay is huge: A sandy beach, a wave pool, a lazy river, a separate topless area, restaurants, bars, and cabanas. It contains four pools total spread out over11 acres, in addition to a running track and jetted hot tubs. Overall the best place to get sun in Sin City, but busy on Saturday and Sunday.

For Consumers:

The Forum Shops at CaesarsSee for yourself what the mall with the most earnings per square foot in America looks like. The Forum Shops was The original reason people came to Las Vegas to shop, and is still the best.

For Children:

The Adventuredome at Circus Circus has been where kids want to go in Las Vegas since the ’90s. The 5 acre theme park is filled with rides and food. Admission is free, and groups of ride tickets are available to suit every need.

Off the Strip:

Some Las Vegas attractions are far enough away to require a car, and at least one is not even in Nevada.

For Everyone:

The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign:
While technically the Strip, the attraction is about half a mile of dull city street away from the closest casino, Mandalay Bay. The hotel The Four Seasons is a little closer. Hardy pedestrians can take the hike South to the sign, but be warned that it is just a walk, with none of the excitement that make strolling the heart of the Strip so enjoyable.It’s better to drive to the sign, but even that has its hazards. The sign is right in the center of Las Vegas Boulevard, a very active road. The parking lot connected to the sign has ten parking spaces for cars, two for buses or limousines, and two handicapped spaces. On busy days, more spaces are needed.. The amount of people entering this parking lot can grow long and untidy.
Those who want to see the Sign, but don’t really need to take their picture under it, should have their copilot take the photo from the car as they drive by. This will be an easier way to get the shot. Those who absolutely need to get their picture by it should consider the alternative: a “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” replica, erected on Boulder Highway just north of Tropicana Avenue. This optional sign sees far less traffic than the original.

Fremont Street

Also going by the names Downtown, Old Las Vegas, and the Fremont Street Experience, the section of Fremont Street between Main Street and Las Vegas Boulevard is the original home of Las Vegas gambling. The most historic , the Golden Gate (Est. 1906!), is still open on Fremont. Fremont Street is about two miles North of Sahara Avenue, so walking from the active part of the Strip will wear your feet out.
The Fremont Street experience is a 10-story tall, 4-block long curved ceiling embedded with 2.1 million lights. After dark, the light pulsate to the sounds of classic rock or country. The shops, casinos, hotels, and carts that share this space all combine to create a totally unique entertainment space. This is the most excellent place to get a picture taken with a showgirl, enjoy a cheap and unhealthy meal, and see the strangest mix of people in the world.

The Hoover Dam

The most popular dam in America is free every day for the curious. About 45 minutes from the heart of the city, the Dam is accessible via highway 95. Drivers will go East from central Las Vegas, on any major street or highway, then South on the 95 through Henderson and Boulder City. Go left onto Highway 93 in Boulder City, and continue to the Dam.
The Hoover Dam is the biggest dam many travelers will ever see. Since 1936, guests have stared 726 feet down into the Colorado River where it comes out of the spillways.
http://www.lasvegas.net/hoover-dam.htm

The Grand Canyon

Actually in Arizona, the Grand Canyon sees more visitors from Las Vegas than anywhere else. Tourists often use Vegas as the jumping-off point to see the West, traveling to Death Valley, the Canyon, and Zion nation park from this one city.
The West Rim of the Grand Canyon is half a morning’s drive away by car, making it a great day trip. Helicopter tours to the Canyon require only a few hours to view the scenery. The South Rim, six hours away by car, is more of a commitment. The North Rim, also six hours away, is the deepest part,, closed during the winter. Facts:
Tourist vists/year: 38 million

Public Transportation Costs: The Deuce bus: $7/day pass, $3/two-hour pass.
Monorail: $12/day pass, $5/one way.

Average Temperature: Summer 103 F (39 C)
Winter 61 F (15 C)

Hotel Room Rates: $50 – $10,000

Cost of a lightbulb in the Luxors’ apex: $1,200

Getting Hitched Las Vegas Style

Las Vegas is famous for many things. Casinos, entertainment, adult entertainment and, of course, the spur of the moment marriage are all synonymous with Las Vegas. Why has it become so popular to get married here? Aside from the fact it has been widely popularised by film, TV and celebrity marriages, getting married in Las Vegas in extremely easy.

It must be pointed out however, even though getting married in Las Vegas is quite easy, there are still a number of legal requirements to consider. Age, previous marriages, couples from foreign countries – these are just a few of the legal hurdles to consider. However, despite these legal requirements, the majority of those who decide to walk down the aisle in Vegas have little trouble meeting them.

Another consideration, particularly if this really is a complete spur of the moment decision is witnesses. If you have arrived in town with your loved one, it’s quite possible that you won’t have any friends of family in the city. Don’t worry if this does happen to you, most Vegas chapels have a stand by witness or two as long as you don’t mind them being dressed as Elvis.

If you do decide to tie the knot in Las Vegas, consider the holidays. For example, getting married on Valentines’ Day in Vegas is hugely popular and perhaps even romantic. Unfortunately, you’re not the only one thinking this so expect to find the Las Vegas hotels crowded and long queues in the famous ‘convenience chapels’.

Another important consideration is what you will wear. Although the wedding will naturally be spur of the moment, you may decide that you need a spur-of-the-moment wedding dress to match. Finding such a dress can be difficult, especially on just a few hours notice.

Thankfully, Las Vegas is more than aware of this problem and there are several shops throughout the city which offer dresses to hire. Sure, it probably won’t be the dress of your dreams but at least you won’t be picking up a bill of several thousand pounds at the end.

If getting married on a whim in Las Vegas isn’t enough of a rush for you, there are a number of even less traditional options to choose from. Some of the most popular of these include drive through weddings, the opportunity to have Elvis escort you down the aisle, a wedding in a pirate ship, gondola or helicopter or – if you’re so inclined – the option to drive into the chapel on a Harley Davidson.

Whatever you decide on, you’ll be sure to have a truly memorable experience getting married Las Vegas style.

The Best Deals in Cheap Strip and Downtown Las Vegas

Cheap Downtown Hotels are one of the places to look from for place to stay in when you are on a trip. In many different countries, downtown is the best place to find the best deals, be it in food, clothing and hotels. If you are a frequent visitor to the great city of Las Vegas, people usually had two options, the strip or downtown. To answer this underlying question you will have to find out about your reason of going to Las Vegas, and how much do you intend to shed. Let’s look at the differences between the strip and downtown.

If you love to be a sightseer then staying on the Strip is something you shouldn’t miss. The strip is actually Las Vegas Boulevard and is one of the most famous streets. First that will come into view is the Mandalay Bay and you will pass through about thirty casinos later and you will see the Stratosphere. So, if you’re looking for the newest, most opulent casinos, the strip is the right place for you. There are cheap hotels for every budget and you will be in a very short distance from the new casinos, which is considered a perfect attraction as well. You can also find here the world-class shopping centers with stores from all over the world.

The gambling area on the strip can be a little expensive, if you want to experience and play table games, the minimum bets are higher than in downtown, but if you want to play the slot machines and video pokers same rates apply. The restaurants on the strip are world class and you can find all the best cuisines you desire. A buffet is also served in just about every casino and some of the restaurants are perfectly outstanding.

The downtown area of Las Vegas on the other hand, is comprised of twelve casinos that are clustered together; you can even have a “casino-hopping” spree. Downtown is considered as the old school Vegas where you can encounter different types of people, the budget minded and the serious gambler. The table limits are lower and there are wide variety of slot machines and video poker.

The hotels range from fine to great. The Golden Nugget is considered the most opulent casino downtown. Every night you can go outside the casinos and look up and see a light show called the Freemont Street experience. This made the connection with most of the downtown casinos. On the other hand, if you want to relax, then downtown may be the place for you. It will all be your option, if you do want to see the casinos, or catch a glimpse of a show on the strip then it would be a cab ride away.

The bottom line is no matter where you are it is always best to find cheap downtown hotels that will cater to your needs.