Best Las Vegas Hotels on the Strip part 3

June 14, 2009 by Trent Roberts  
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A view of Paris Las Vegas in the evening from ...

the New York New York hotel is situated just across from the MGM Grand on the south end of the Las Vegas strip with the rooms starting from $180. The New York-New York hotel and casino gives Las Vegas visitors a taste of the Big Apple allowing them to have the full New York experience including Broadway style entertainments and a Coney Island style theme park. The attention to detail in terms of the representation of New York is stunning. The skyline includes the Empire State building, the Brooklyn Bridge and of course the statue of liberty. As soon as you enter the resort you feel as if you are in Central Park! This New York theme extends to the cuisine also, including New York pizza, Coney Island hotdogs and deli sandwiches. The Coney Island amusement centre and rollercoaster is a huge hit with kids of all ages and there are also bumper cars, arcades and a laser tag. In the evenings you can be entertained in the bar at Times Square and you will always find plenty of nightlife in the city that never sleeps.

The Paris Las Vegas hotel offers rooms starting from $180 and provides the experience of Paris under the hot Nevada sun. This is the city of romance with a high standard of accommodation, nightlife, dining and first-class entertainment.All the highlights of Paris, France are copied in minute detail including cobblestone sidewalks and vet the colours of famous Paris landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. You can ride to the top of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy the fine views, stopping in at the Eiffel Tower restaurant via French cuisine served with all the romance of Paris. Wonder down Le Boulevard past the fountains and alleyways filled with boutiques and French restaurants.

The MGM Grand is probably one of the most famous hotels on the Las Vegas strip offering an amazing mix of glamour and excitement, exciting nightlife, soothing spa and pool area, and gourmet dining. The African lion habitat is an attraction definitely not to be missed. The range of shows at the MGM Grand is unsurpassed with everything from contemporary rock concerts to championship prize fights. You will never be boards at the MGM Grand is the list of amenities and attractions is almost endless. You can indulge yourself in the spa, lose yourself in over six acres of luxurious pools, explore the rivers and water falls, and marvel at the Lions.

Caesar’s Palace is located slap bang in the centre of the Las Vegas strip. Comprised of five towers-the forum, Roman, Centurion, Palace and Augustus. All offering elegant and specious accommodations in the stale of a Roman palace complete with high-end marble bathrooms. The room rates start from around $255. Caesar’s Palace has a total of three indoor wedding chapels, extensive Bath’s and spa’s, exciting nightclubs and a Colosseum which hosts international celebrities that have recently included Bette Midler, Elton John and Cher.

The Mandalay Bay resort and would sell is situated on the south end of the Las Vegas strip and offers elegance and excitement in equal doses. This resort is a tropical paradise with a sundrenched beach, surrendered by Fountains and sculptures. The nightclub at the Mandalay Bay resort, called Rum Jungle, entertains visitors with smash hit musicals such as the recent mamma Mia. There is a shark Reef which contains species such as crocodiles, stingrays and jellyfish – in addition to the sharks of course! The famous beach at the Mandalay Bay resort cover is a leading acres with three pools and a river bodysurf waves that can reach up to 6 feet in height.

Best Las Vegas Hotels on the Strip – part 2

June 14, 2009 by Trent Roberts  
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Excalibur Hotel and Casino

the Excalibur Hotel focuses on the royalty theme with the rooms starting from $121. On the safe side of the Las Vegas strip the Excalibur Hotel and Casino is surrounded by the Luxor, the Mandalay Bay resort, MGM Grand hotel and New York New York. This means there’s plenty of entertainment within walking distance. In the Casino the floor and is decorated with stained-glass panels showing scenes from mediaeval times. Live entertainment is featured in the Excalibur seven nights a week in the lounge. Training options include the steakhouse and of the round table buffet. There is also very octane Lounge (a motor cycle seemed bar) along with the impressive food court. The Canterbury wedding Chapel with its large banquet facility is very popular for Las Vegas weddings. For children there are plenty of games both carnival style and modern video games. With this sponge Bob Square pants 4D Ride our particular favourite. After a hectic day of fun and games you can relax and unwind in the spa taking advantage of the sauna, gym and steam room. You can cool off from the scorching Las Vegas Sun with a dip in the cabana pool.

The Luxor hotel and casino to the south of the Las Vegas strip is a 30 story black glass pyramids which has a beam of light cutting through the sky which can be seen from miles around. With top-class restaurants, amazing entertainment and jaw dropping attractions, the Luxor hotel and casino is a first-class Las Vegas strip resort. With the rooms available from a starting rate of $165 the Luxor offers first-class accommodations with spacious rooms and elegant surroundings. The Luxor features they LAX nightclub which is reprinted by celebrities and also has an extensive five acre pool and deck area which has a total of four swimming pools and four Jacuzzis complete with a luxury spa offering an extensive menu including full body treatments. There is also the cathouse lounged restaurants modelled on a 19th-century French Bordello featuring live performers. Visiting other hotel is nearby is simple using the indoor walkways or the monorail to visit the Mandalay or the Excalibur.

The treasure Island hotel has an excellent location right in the centre of the Las Vegas strip. To those in the know, referred to simply as TI. Home to some of the most popular hangouts on the strip including a lush tropical pool with party tub excellent restaurants and the sexy Sirens, TI provides you with an unforgettable Las Vegas experience. Room rates start at $179 and the spacious accommodations feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering spectacular views of Las Vegas. With its own Mexican kitchen and tequila bar serving hot Mexican food, with special $19 margarita is made right in front of you at the table. TI also features a unique wet spa which provides guests with unique water-based treatments to cool them down after a day in the hot Las Vegas Sun. The pool area at TI has both romantic individual cabanas and a full on party tub that can accommodate up to 50 people!

Best Las Vegas Hotels on the Strip – part 1

June 14, 2009 by Trent Roberts  
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Circus Circus Las Vegas

Best Las Vegas Hotels on the Strip

Hotels located on the famous Las Vegas strip are best if you like to be in the centre of everything. The strip boasts a weight variety hotel is, nightclubs, restaurants, casinos and other attractions. In fact the Las Vegas strip really does offer something for all tastes and interests. However it can be difficult, due to the sheer amount of hotel is on the strip, to choose the best hotel for your Las Vegas vacation. All of the hotels offer of the ruling seems, stables and attractions. But no matter what your budget may be, you should be able to find a hotel on the strip to suit, from cheap and cheerful hotels right up to 5 star resorts.

The Las Vegas strip is around 5 miles long and runs north to south with this stratosphere hotel marking the north end and Las Vegas Outlet centre at the southern end. Let’s take a week at four of the best Las Vegas hotels on the strip.

The first hotel we will review is the Circus Circus Hotel with room rates starting from $82. Situated in the northern part of the strip, Circus Circus is a popular family orientated hotel. The theme park at the hotel, the adventure and all, offers everything kids once from thrill rides to themed games. At the end of an exciting day in the adventure film world-class dining is available in the Steakhouse. The casino floor at the Circus Circus will tell is an amazing place with Circus acts such as claims, jugglers, acrobats and trapeze artists performing overhead 24 hours a day. The Circus Circus also features a unique rotating cocktail lounge for you to unwind in the evening.

This Stratosphere hotel resort is another unique Las Vegas strip hotel, featuring in the US (1149 feet). There is also a spectacular observation deck located on the hundred and ninth floor giving an amazing view of the strip. Above the observation deck is the big shot right on the hundred and 13th floor which propels you 160 feet into the sky propelled by compressed ear-an unforgettable experience. Rates at the stratosphere start from around $94. The Stratosphere is the northernmost resort on the Vegas strip, visible due to its fate from virtually anywhere in Las Vegas, probably the most recognisable of all the Las Vegas hotels. Featuring a Broadway showroom which plays host to a wide array of entertaining acts such as tribute shows, impersonators and adult productions. The restaurant at the stratosphere-Top of the World-offers an amazing dining experience while providing a 360° view of Las Vegas.

The Riviera Hotel, again located towards the northern end of the Las Vegas strip is a stunning glass lit resort made famous by the 1961 film Ocean’s 11 and all saw from being featured in Martin Scorsese’s movie “Casino”. In fact there are literally hundreds of television productions that have used the Riviera as the entertainment capital of the world. With rooms available from as little as $99. The Riviera offers a range of fine dining experiences from a Champagne brunch at the World’s Fare Buffet to seafood and prime steaks at Kristofer’s. It also has an executive fitness suite in the Riviera spa, a games arcade area for children and a charming wedding Chapel for Las Vegas weddings.

A Las Vegas Vacation at the Hilton hotel

June 14, 2009 by Trent Roberts  
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Hilton hotel Las Vegas
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The Hilton hotel chain is probably one of the most luxurious names in the business. If you like the finer things in life and are planning a Las Vegas vacation the Hilton hotel Las Vegas has definitely got to be on your shortlist. As you would expect, the Hilton hotel is not cheap, however there are affordable packages available as part of special promotions and offers. Surprisingly it is possible to find a room rates of less than $100 even at the weekends.

The casino at the Hilton hotel Las Vegas is one of the most popular on the Las Vegas strip, in addition to the casino the Hilton has its own theatre and has played host to many of the world’s top entertainers such as Barry Manilow and Johnny Mathis.

Currently one of the most popular attractions at the Hilton is the incredible Star Trek experience. This is a race that is out of this world and will take your breath away. If you are a Star Trek fan please to hear that this attraction features tons of Star Trek memorabilia from the popular TV series.

The Hilton Casino is home to many of the world’s top gamblers and in fact holds many world ranking tournaments. So if you have come to Las Vegas to actually play in the casino you will find plenty of gambling action.

For those of you who like to be pampered the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas has our world famous spa that you can take advantage of for a satisfyingly relaxing experience during your stay at the Hilton.

Both the standards and the choice of menus at the Hilton, as you would expect, are excellent. The restaurants at the Hilton include – Garden of the Dragon, Hilton Steakhouse, The Buffet, Teru Sushi, Andiamo, Paradise Cafe, Robata, Benihana The Japanese Steakhouse, Margarita Grille and a Food Court.

The Hilton in Las Vegas also features nightclubs and casino bar is, shopping and monorail station located just outside to whisk you along the famous Las Vegas strip.

Hilton hotel Las Vegas
3000 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Contact: 1-800-732-7117

Shows and entertainment in Las Vegas

June 14, 2009 by Trent Roberts  
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KA - a Cirque du Soleil Show at MGM in Las Vegas

There are some fantastic bargains to be found when booking shows and vacation packages in Las Vegas. How does this sound, two nights in the spectacular Mandalay Bay Hotel, with tickets for 2 to the line King (Disney), $100 cabana credits plus complementary Child admission to the famous shark Reef aquarium (features sharks, tropical aquariums, a jelly fish exhibit as well as a few crocodiles) – all for just $216!

If you are a jazz fan you will no doubt have heard of the famous Diana Krall. This classical jazz musician entertains at the Pearl in Las Vegas with tickets on sale from just $59.

If you are a magic fan then Las Vegas is going to be a real treat for you. Their magician shows in Vegas are renowned for their high standards of production and entertainment. The world’s top magicians regularly perform in Las Vegas. From Criss Angel with his Cirque Du Soliel type show at the Luxor, to the fun, and sometimes crude atmosphere of Penn and Teller courtesy of Harrah’s Entertainment.

For those of you on a tight budget what could be better than a completely free show? The Sirens of TI at the Treasure Island Hotel is a highly entertaining and sexy show, without doubt the best free show in Las Vegas. Fountains at the Bellagio Hotel are an amazing spectacle not to be missed when you Las Vegas vacation and are also completely free to watch. With shows being held throughout the day from 3 PM to 12 AM. The Fremont Street Experience (Downtown Las Vegas) is another free sure for all you bargain hunters out there with over 12 million lights and pumping music above your head.

Cirque du Soleil shows have always been popular in Las Vegas, these shows are a real treat for your imagination. Prepare to amazed like never before with this amazing production Las Vegas style.

Currently one of the most popular shows in Las Vegas is the Beatles love at the Mirage Hotel, the Shore offers an entertaining combination of great music and stunning performance. Of course we can’t mention Las Vegas shows, without mentioning the Phantom of the Opera playing at the Venetian.

Another sure worth checking out (adults only), is the Jubilee at Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas. There is something truly decadent about being entertained by beautiful topless women!

Some of the restaurants in Las Vegas are as entertaining as many shows in other parts of the world. Check out the burger bar at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, where you can sample almost any type of burger you can imagine, including a $60 Kobe Burger! Or the Enoteca San Marcos at the Venetian for a little taste of Italy, Le Burger Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas, the Oyster Bar at Pennazi, Village Seafood Buffet at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, and the Strip Steak at Mandalay Bay Hotel Las Vegas. All of these restaurants provide high-quality foods and great entertainment.

Choosing Las Vegas Hotels

June 14, 2009 by Trent Roberts  
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For the perfect vacation you need to find the perfect hotel an extra few minutes doing some online research for guides and reviews can make all the difference between an acceptable vacation and a fantastic one. For family vacations it’s important not to choose the types of hotels that may specialise in loud rowdy functions such as Bachelor parties.

In addition if you are the sort of person that loves the idea of sheer luxury with soft sheets glamorous rooms gourmet meals and a pampering spa, then you need to be looking at the luxury end of the Las Vegas Hotel markets. But remember, luxury does not come cheap, although full prices for hotel rooms in Las Vegas are not as crazy as in other areas. If you like good value for money there are many inexpensive hotels in Vegas which still offer good standards of service and accommodation and should fit into most family budgets. If you are looking for a real bargain the best hotels are to be found off the strip in the area between the strip and downtown. It’s important to check out a range of hotels including luxury, family, cheap and moderate price ranges.

Are you flying or driving? If flying do you mind having a legal per even just a short one to 2 hour stop in connecting airports can offer a considerable saving on your airfare. Do you want to include entertainment and tours into your Las Vegas vacation package or do you intend to purchase these separately or perhaps even spend most of your time in the hotel relaxing by the pool? Think long and hard about including extras in the price of your package, compare all the prices and ensure you are getting good value.

When you are doing good vacation research online, be patient, browse through all the top travel sites and see which sites offer the most information and the best prices. If you are thinking about booking a last-minute vacation break consider searching for a last-minute deals on sites like Expedia, these late deals can save as much as 50% of the cost of your vacation package.

Also if you are intending to eat often in the hotel you need to ensure that both the standards and quality of the menus will suit your palate. This should not be difficult in Las Vegas with some of the best chefs in the world are cooking up masterpieces on a daily basis downtown and on the famous Las Vegas strip.

Another factor to consider when choosing a hotel for your Las Vegas vacation is the hotel entertainment and also the hotel’s location in terms of other local attractions.

Las Vegas Hotels with good Family Pools

June 13, 2009 by Trent Roberts  
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Las vegas has gone through a complete transformation over the last two decades, no longer the sleazy, seedy habitat of gamblers and all night partying. Vegas is now a resort well equipped for family vacations, with plenty of amenities including adventure parks, museums and natural attractions. Many visitors spend their complete vacations in Vegas without hitting the casino’s at all ( actually most will spend at least some time gambling if only to say they have gambled in vegas!)

However many hotels still cater for mainly singles or couples looking for a hedonistic break, so which hotels are particularly family friendly, especially when it comes to the hotel pools? The top 3 hotels for families are probably the Monte Carlo, MGM Grand and The Mirage.

The MGM Grand has an incredible pool complex that will be an instant hit with the whole family. An exotic paradise spread over 6 acres with lush flowers and greenery, 5 swimming pools, 3 whirlpools, bubbling fountains, a river, a small island and a shallow Lagoon with waterfall which makes a perfect wading pool for small children. Tubes and rafts are available for hire to allow you to float down the river. The pool is located through the promenade shopping complex and is just a short walk from the elevators.

The Monte Carlo pool is smaller than the Grand (but not small by any normal standard), but still offers 3 swimming pools, a whirlpool and a dedicated kids pool. The kiddie pool is fully enclosed with kids beach chairs. TOne of the swimming pools is a wave pool that has 3ft waves and is a fun experience for the whole family. The Lagoon pool is a quiet and relaxing pool with it’s own waterfall. There is also a 400 feet river ride with tube rental available inside their beach shop.

The Mirage has a series of pools inter-connected by bridges and lagoons with a series of cascading waterfalls in a lush, tropical environmet (unfortunately the waterslide at the Mirage has been closed down). The Mirage offers raft rental at good rates and complimentary life jackets for children.

Any of these hotels will allow the kids to have fun and the family to relax and cool off – in perfect safety and in beautiful surroundings. These pool complexes enable you to have a rest day after all the hustle and bustle of thrill rides and trips to major attractions and best of all, relaxing by the pool watching the kids playing in the waterfalls and waves is completely free!

Monte Carlo Las Vegas Resort and Casino Weddings

June 10, 2009 by Trent Roberts  
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Paradise, Nevada

Monte Carlo Las Vegas Resort and Casino offers an excellent location right in the middle of all the action, excitement and entertainment of the Las Vegas Strip. This is a AAA Four Diamond resort with 24-hour service and over 3,000 luxurious rooms and suites. With an extensive array of amenities including, Spa, Salon, Fitness suite, 21,000 square-feet Pool, Cabanas, Shopping mall, Business Center, Golf Concierge and Complimentary Valet Parking 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Monte Carlo Las Vegas Resort and Casino is particularly well suited for Las Vegas weddings with their own knowledgeable and professional wedding coordinators to help guide you through the entire process and atop-notch wedding chapel offering an array of wedding services to make your day truly special and unforgettable.

The romantically themed garden chapel features French doors opening to a beautiful outdoor scene of lush gardens and fountains. offering full service catering and reception facilities and a wide range of inclusive wedding packages, floral services and even live wedding podcasts through webcasting service!

Featured Las Vegas wedding packages at the Monte Carlo Las Vegas Resort and Casino include the Princess Wedding Package, Renewal of Vows Package, Chantilly Wedding Package, Tiffany Wedding Package, Grand Victorian Wedding Package and the Chateau Royale Wedding Package. With prices ranging from $385 to $1065 all inclusive.

Although all the packages feature floral designs you may choose from a wide variety of bouquets or designs to personalise your wedding day. The Monte Carlo Las Vegas Resort also offers a unique live web casting feature using the latest technology to have your wedding ceremony broadcast on the Internet so that friends and family members who are unable to make it on the day, can watch the ceremony live!

Las Vegas Top Attractions

June 9, 2009 by Trent Roberts  
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Blue Man Group

Today, Las Vegas is one of the most popular family vacation destinations in the world. Although some may find the vast array of casino’s and hotels still a bit garish or “bling”, there is no doubt that Vegas has changed over the last years from a seedy gambling town to a family-friendly resort city with tremendous attractions and entertainment to suit almost everyone. You CAN have an action packed vacation in Vegas without visiting a casino at all!

There are so many Las Vegas attractions that it’s impossible to see even most of them, in one vacation. Luckily some of the most amazing and impressive sights in Las Vegas are free of charge, for instance the Bellagio Fountains and the Fremont Street Experience. In fact one of the best days you can have is simply to walk down the strip and marvel at the range of incredible buildings and vistas on display.

If you are planning a family vacation, there are numerous attractions for kids in Vegas such as – the Adventuredome (America’s largest indoor theme park), Gondola Ride and Madame Tussaud’s at the Venetian, Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas, GameWorks (play nonstop video games of every genre), the Aquarium at the Silverton, Coney Island Emporium (at New York/New York Resort and Casino) or even Grand Canyon tours by light aircraft or helicopter.

In terms of rides for maximum thrills, you will be spoilt for choice and really need a longer stay! Some of the bigger thrill rides include:-

Speed – The Ride at the Sahara

Speed (named Las Vegas’ best attraction by Vegas.com) is a state-of-the-art roller coaster that begins inside the NASCAR Cafe.

Flyaway Indoor Skydiving
Considered skydiving but too sensible to jump out of a perfectly good airplane? This could be the attraction for you! Simply hop into a wind tunnel and fly over a large fan that simulates the experience of skydiving.

Cinema Ride at Caesars Palace
A 3-D simulator ride that make your stomach loop the loop and take you on faraway journeys to far off lands, rides include the Atlantis Submarine Race, Galactic Flight, Haunted Graveyard Run, Runaway Coasters and the Ski Ride.

The X Scream at the Stratosphere – At 866 feet above ground, X Scream is the world’s third highest thrill ride and offers one of the best views of the city.

There are also tons of shows for evening entertainment available in many different theaters across the city including several highly rewarded musical productions and shows such as Cirque du Soleil and The Blue Man Group. You can often find top music stars such as Elton John perfroming concerts and of course the magic and illusionist shows in Vegas are renowned worldwide.

Most visitors of Las Vegas still go to visit the numerous casinos in the city. However Vegas is much more than a gambling den in the desert!

Las Vegas Wedding at the Bellagio

June 9, 2009 by Trent Roberts  
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Bellagio (hotel and casino)

The Bellagio wedding chapel and the associated services provided are arguably the best wedding services in Las Vegas ( ahigh compliment indeed in a city famous for wedding packages!) The wedding chapels at the Bellagio seat up 160 people and there are a wide range of packages to choose from. arger south chapel.

Wedding services include Full service inclusive wedding packages, photographers, cakes, dresses, tuxedos, receptions, suites, spa treatments and advice from a resident wedding specialist.

There are 3 main chapels to choose from, the main Chapel, South Wedding Chapel and East Wedding Chapel. All chapels are tastefully decorated in subtle hues of cream, rose, peach, antique green, and bride’s blue. With elegant hand-blown glass chandeliers, lavish draperies, and amethyst Italian stained glass windows edged with gold leaf.

One of the advantages of a Las vegas wedding is the weather, you can virtually guarantee a sunny and rain free day! Take advantage of the Vegas climate with a wedding on the Bellagio terrazza, with a round of applause from the famous Bellagio Fountains with the first kiss as a married couple!

Las Vegas Bellagio Wedding Unique Packages include The Beautiful Thing, Dream of Life, The Millennium Wedding Package and the popular Jewish Wedding Package. All packages include Chapel Photography and video, floral arrangements, music, dressing rooms, champagne, wedding certificate, harpist, limo service and a suite for the newlyweds for 2 nights. Packages range from $2000 to $10,500.

The Bellagio is famous world wide for its award-winning chefs and sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, entrées and desserts are guaranteed for your event. You will also have access to our award-winning team of wedding planners, designers and artists to create an unforgetable celebration. Floral arrangements from the world’s finest flowers are included in all wedding packages or if you prefer you can customize the design to suit the required ambience.

Live Broadcasting of your Wedding at the Bellagio is available and can be purchased for $375.00 for one week of web streaming access, an additional one week can be added for an extra $150.00.

the Bellagio Hotel
Location: 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109
Contact: 888-987-3344, 702-693-7700

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