Posted on Aug 07, 2010 under Archives, Las Vegas |
Encore's Beach Club
The hottest parties in Las Vegas aren’t at the nightclubs. They’re now by the pools. Anyone deprived of spring break shenanigans in college can make up for lost time at any of Vegas’ latest indulgence – the ultra pool. Many resorts have recently added opulent swimming areas each with a distinct personality catering to an adult crowd. Here is a round up of the latest splashiest scene.
Encore Beach Club
At 60,000 square feet, Steve Wynn’s new Encore Beach Club is larger than the combined square footage of XS Nightclub (40,000), Tryst (10,000) and Blush (4,000) at the Wynn properties. The venue features three tiered pools, daybeds and 26 cabanas with refrigerators and flat screen TVs. Eight luxurious bungalows include balconies overlooking the Las Vegas strip, each with a private bathroom, shower and Jacuzzi.
Guests can also play blackjack at air-conditioned poolside open-air tables. Encore Beach Club is the first pool venue to offer sunbathers air conditioning outside.
Encore's Beach Club
City Center
Whether guests choose to soak up the scene at the newest pools, go all in at waterside casinos or dare to be bare at an adults-only retreat, the resorts at City Center are the place to dive into summer fun.
Aria Resort pool
ARIA Resort and Casino houses three distinctive pools and hot tubs. Lavish cabanas include 42” LCD televisions, iPod docks and WiFi Internet access. The Liquid Pool Lounge offer an adults-only experience with a state-of-the-art sound system and world class DJ’s. Liquid’s 1,200 main pool is surrounded by 85 chaise lounges and 35 daybeds, while two separate private pools boasts uber-VIP private cabanas.
The Vdara Hotel and Spa 40,000 square foot features phenomenal views of City Center, chaise lounges, plush daybeds and cabanas. Massages, made-to-order cocktails and gourmet tapas can be ordered poolside.
Mandarin Oriental Pool at City Center
Mandarin Oriental’s stylish 8th floor pool deck houses two lap pools, a plunge pool, Jacuzzis and pool butlers that provide guests with towels, ice, drinks and snacks. Poolside cabanas offer fresh fruit, sun care amenities and flat screen televisions. The Pool Café offers Asian inspired dishes as well as salads and light snacks.
Fortuna pool at Caesars
Caesars Palace Garden of the Gods
Caesars Palace’s new five acre Garden of the Gods pool oasis features eight swimming pools, an 18-foot waterfall and swim-up blackjack tables. Forty-four new private cabanas include flat screen televisions, DVD players, iPod docking station, wireless Internet access and plush furniture. Caesars Palace Spa offers a variety of pampering services poolside including sun tan lotion application, massages and body scrubs. The Garden of the Gods pools are situated on three levels at the heart of the resort and allow guests to find their own pool experience, from those looking to socialize and connect at the stylish new Fortuna Bar to those who want to enjoy a relaxing quiet massage at the Jupiter pool area or partygoers who want to swim to the latest sounds by resident and guest DJ’s at the Venus Pool Club.
Caesar's Palace pool area
Hard Rock HRH Beach Club
The new HRH Beach Club at the Hard Rock Hotel nearly doubles the pool vicinity to house five acres. Featuring an expansive pool area, sandy beach, 17 daybeds, 24 luxury cabanas, eight spa villas, swim-up blackjack and a gaming lounge. The spa offers manicures, pedicures and poolside services including deep tissue, Swedish and reflexology massages. The gaming area includes seven blackjack tables, a roulette wheel and one ice game. For those who want to play their favorite casino games such as video poker and slots in the comfort of a cabana, mobile gaming is also available.
Posted on Aug 07, 2010 under Las Vegas |
MGM Grand
The MGM Grand resort in Las Vegas is looking for the lamest person in America to turn their mediocre existence into the vacation of a lifetime by competing in the resort’s Get A Life Giveaway. The resort’s newest promotion offers contestants the opportunity to submit a campaign video for a chance to win a “Maximum Vegas” weekend at MGM Grand.
To enter, contestants create a video of their not-so-exciting life, upload it to YouTube and submit their entry to the giveaway website by August 30 at 11:59 p.m. From August 31 to September 9, visitors to the contest website can vote for their favorite video. The five videos that receive the most votes along with an additional five videos selected by MGM Grand will move onto a final round in which a team of judges will select the Grand Prize winner.
MGM Grand L'Atelier Dining Room
The Grand Prize winner not only will have his or her life dubbed the lamest, but also will reap the benefits by enjoying an all-expenses-paid weekend stay at MGM Grand including luxurious suite accommodations for the winner and three guests, gourmet dinners, a pool cabana at WET REPUBLIC, complimentary nightclub admission and bottle service at Tabú and Studio 54, tickets to KÁ™ by Cirque du Soleil®, a helicopter tour of The Strip and much more. Now that’s a pretty sweet prize. Go to http://getalifegiveaway.com for more info.
Posted on May 05, 2010 under Archives, Las Vegas |
VEGAS.com, the world’s largest city travel web site, launches an exclusive way to get all the great perks of a local, by using the VEGAS Insider Card™. Travelers who make a purchase of $200 or more on VEGAS.com for any Vegas hotel stay, air/hotel package, show ticket, nightclub pass or tour will receive a personalized insider card to enhance their trip. By flashing their insider card, VEGAS.com customers gain special access to retail shopping discounts, show merchandise discounts, dining and drink specials, spa bonuses and more. Equipped with both a magnetic stripe and bar code, the card will tie back into future technological innovations created by VEGAS.com.
The VEGAS Insider Card™ features countless deals and add-ons from dozens of hospitality partners in and around Las Vegas. Card members benefit from deals designed exclusively for them, and 24/7customer service provided by the local experts at VEGAS.com, should they need help redeeming offers or selecting activities.
Those who qualify will receive the card in the mail before their trip date and can simply show the card at any participating partner for the desired deal or giveaway. To find out more about this program and see the most up-to-date deals, visit www.vegas.com/insider.
Posted on Feb 27, 2010 under Archives, Las Vegas |
Union restaurant in ARIA
I recently met up with my friends and poker buddies Gina and Tom at the new Union restaurant in ARIA at City Center, Las Vegas. They were there playing lots of poker, I was there to finish research on the travel guidebook for Las Vegas.
killer cocktails
They have a long list of killer cocktails, which we enjoyed. The 5,828 square foot avant garde dining room was designed by renowned architect Adam Tihany and features a bar, lounge and dining area. Union serves up contemporary American cuisine with a strong emphasis on steaks. We started off by sharing the King Crab Scampi, below.
King Crab Scampi
We all ended up getting the filet mignon which was delicious. It is served with a huge slab of melted butter on top. so if you don’t like all the fat ask them when you order to forego the cholesterol stick.
Yum. Filet with melted butter
I also ordered the All Year Corn, which is fresh corn with shallots, lemon thyme and sweet butter. It was delicious and our fave of the night. Tom and Gina ordered the hash browns with come with carmelized onions, bacon and sour cream, also tasty.
All Year Corn
crispy hash browns
For dessert, we indulged in the warm chocolate cake. Luckily, we split this three ways as it was really rich.
chocolate cake
Nice and goey in the middle
The three poker players
Gina and Tom went back to the tables (and cleaned up) and I went back to Lake Las Vegas where I stayed a few days before heading off to Palazzo. I highly recommend visiting Union if you are in the mood for a great steak. The ambiance is a bit loud, but the steaks, sides and drinks are worth the trip. Union, 3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South, ARIA, 877/230-2742 for reservations.
