Las Vegas Direct Magazine

ONLINE BOOKING SECRETS
TO SAVE YOU MONEY.

Booking a hotel in Las Vegas is a lot like playing roulette. You really never know what hotel rate you will get from one day to the next. It can even change from one minute to the next. Below are our top 5 booking secrets to get the best rates.

1.) When booking online, always check rates from the hotel information page and the general search main page. 

When you do a search from the main page of a website, they figure you will settle for almost any hotel, even though you may be looking for a specific one. When this happens, they try to push hotels that are not selling as well and may even remove the hotel you wanted from their search results. When you do a search from the specific hotel information page, you are telling them that you want the hotel. Doing a hotel specific search will give you the best chance of having it available. 

You should still check rates from the main page, since if the hotel you happen to want is the one they are trying to push, you may get a lower rate from a general search. If you already did a search from the hotel-specific page, make sure to close your browser and then clear your browser’s cookies so they can’t trace your actions. Then go back to the website and check rates from their general search page.

2.) Clear your browser’s cookies before checking rates. Visit many other discount sites.

Reservation sites remember your browsing history. If they see you were at site A and know the rate that the site offers hotels, you may just get a $1 discount instead of a much lower discount had they not known where you came from before the search. You can clear your browsing history by erasing all your browser cookies. On the flip side, you can also try visiting a bunch of discount sites first to see if it makes a difference in the rate. In some cases it can drop the price a lot if the booking company knows you came from their biggest competitors.

3.) Check back again later on the same site.

If a website sees you coming back again, they feel you are close to making a sale and will often drop the rates lower than when you first came to see them. You may even get a “come back” pop-up with a discounted rate if you book with them. These can be significant savings.  If you see a good rate, close your browser window and come back a few minutes later. In this case, make sure you don’t clear your browser cookies, since that is how they will remember you.

4.) Check rates several different times during the day/night.

If a reservation company is not booking many hotels, they may drop the rates before the company closes in preparation for the next day’s sale. The problem is you don’t really know when the discount will happen. If you check back every few hours, including very late (near midnight), you will be one of the first to grab a bargain rate.

5.) Make use of price guarantees and be sure to look at the entire total with tax and fees.

Many online booking sites, including the hotel websites, offer a guarantee that they have the lowest rates. This can be a very good deal. However, the guarantee rarely includes taxes and fees. You need to look at the final total to see if the “price match” would really save you money. You may see a lower daily rate on another site and get the price guarantee only to find that they have a lot more taxes and fees that make the final total higher.

Finding Cheap Airfare 

The Wall Street Journal Online
By Scott McCartney

Web Sites Offer New Features To Help Users Time Purchases To Get a Better Travel Deal

When the price of an airline ticket can change several times a day, it’s hard to feel secure about locking in the lowest fare. But several Web sites are adding features intended to help you feel confident about the price you’re paying.

FareCompare.com offers historical prices for trips in 77,000 markets in the U.S. and Canada — data that haven’t been available before to consumers. Farecast.com goes a step further, using sophisticated data-mining techniques to predict whether prices for a particular trip are likely to go up or down over the next week. Kayak.com now has a feature called Buzz that shows the best prices found by other Kayak users on the most searched destinations over the past 48 hours.

Airlines monkey around with ticket prices as much as three times a day for domestic itineraries and prices can change on international trips as often as five times a day. What’s more, fares on a particular flight can change quickly — up or down — as seats sell or remain empty. A lack of sales can prompt airline computers to offer more seats at a lower price.       

“You need to know what a decent price is,” says Rick Seaney, chief executive and president of FareCompare. “Consumers should be more educated about purchases.”

Booking air travel is increasingly a self-service business, with airline Web sites taking a bigger share of bookings and growing even faster than online agencies such as Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz. They all provide lots of prices, but little historical context. In a way, sites like FareCompare, Farecast and Kayak perform the functions of a good travel agent, who would often track pricing changes and know how to spot deals. Since the Internet has turned many consumers into their own travel agents, the new online tools can help them make better buying decisions.

FareCompare shows the lowest prices offered by month for the next 11 months in any U.S. market, and offers a “Fare Trend” graph showing whether the lowest prices have been increasing, decreasing or holding steady. You can quickly see whether prices in that market bounce around or stay consistent. And with the current prices, FareCompare offers a one-star to four-star rating of how good the offering is compared with past prices. (see below for a sample prediction of how airfares will change for Aug 11, 2006-Aug 14, 2006).

The lowest price available for a round-trip ticket in September between Boston and Miami, for example, was priced yesterday by FareCompare at $198 (not including taxes). That’s expensive compared with last year, when the lowest price available for September 2005 was $158. But prices were higher in April, May and June, according to FareCompare. The Web site showed American dropped its lowest price on that route by $80 two weeks ago.

With FareCompare, it takes a few clicks to get available prices on specific dates since the site first offers lowest price in a month, then prices broken down by week. Drill a bit deeper, and you can break down prices by airline on the same route. While Delta Air Lines has consistently charged about $400 for its lowest advance-purchase round trip between Atlanta and Cincinnati over the past three months, prices at Continental Airlines yo-yoed in that market between $100 and $400 in the same period, according to FareCompare. Delta offers nonstop service between its two biggest hubs; Continental offers only connecting flights.

FareCompare, a Dallas company that started doing sophisticated travel data-crunching for businesses then decided to add a consumer site, has accumulated 22 months of prices. The site also tracks first-class and business-class fares, and is a quick way to find “Y-Up” fares — coach tickets that get you automatic first-class upgrades.

You can’t book tickets at FareCompare, Farecast, Kayak and other such referral sites such as SideStep. One click will send you to an airline Web site or other vendor for booking.

Farecast.com grew out of a University of Washington professor’s research into whether air fares were rational, meaning could they be predicted with data-mining computing that looks at historical patterns and recent changes. It’s like forecasting the weather. While far from perfect, Farecast believes it can make accurate forecasts.

Farecast spent three years developing its system, which crunches huge amounts of data including indicators of airline inventory, pricing history and consumer demand. Farecast doesn’t replicate the “yield management” systems that airplanes run, which try to maximize revenue generated by each airline seat. Instead, Farecast evaluates price movements over time — what happened to the actual prices airlines posted.

“We’ve identified over 100 indicators of what air fares will do, some intuitive and some not so obvious,” says Chief Executive Hugh Crean.

So far, Farecast is running only in a public “beta” test mode, with about 120 markets into or out of either Seattle or Boston. By year end, the Seattle-based company says it will be running with all domestic markets available. Farecast breaks fares down by airlines, as well as by time of day.

Farecast takes into account special events like a convention or graduation, seasonal travel patterns, and both pricing and inventory trends. It doesn’t factor in external pressures like the price of fuel, which has forced airlines to trim flight schedules and raise ticket prices. But it does pick up those trends from the price and inventory changes.

Farecast won’t be able to forecast events like the entry of a low-cost carrier into markets, or retaliatory pricing wars between airlines when one carrier dumps cheap prices into a market trying to punish a competitor, or at least voice displeasure with a sale somewhere else. Mr. Crean notes those are the exceptions and that most pricing is surprisingly rational.

Still, Mr. Seaney of FareCompare says his company has tried data-mining and predictive techniques, and found airfares were difficult to predict. “A lot of times it is just random. Someone does a sale, and that triggers a whole series of events,” he said.

Bob Harrell, president of consulting firm Harrell Associates in New York, says air fares follow the laws of supply and demand, and that consumers can rarely know what demand will be. The sites “address an issue that is quite vexing to travelers: Book now or book later?” he said.

Want to go to Vegas without leaving your chair? While not as good as being there, we found the following Las Vegas webcam links that let you see everything from live weddings to swimming pool and nightclub action. Some of the webcams, like the Hard Rock Pool Cam, even let you control the actual camera direction and zoom.

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TAO, located in the Venetian, JET at Mirage, and PURE in Caesars Palace are currently three of the hottest new nightclubs to open in Las Vegas. 

PURE
 
Inside PURE

With an unparalleled view of the Las Vegas Strip, PURE symbolizes a new standard in Las Vegas nightlife.  With four distinct experiences enveloped in two stories of decadence, PURE is not just a nightclub; it is The Strip’s first nightlife destination.  At 40,000 square feet, PURE Nightclub is four venues in one, each featuring its own DJ, sound system and sexy style. Ride upstairs in the state-of-the-art, German-imported glass elevator, or ascend PURE’s dramatic twisting staircase to the 14,000-square-foot Terrace, a hidden enclave offering incredible panoramic views of The Strip. All of this is connected to the hottest lounge to ever splash onto the Sin City scene. The Pussycat Dolls Lounge heats up with sizzling performances, adding another seductive element to Sin City’s first true nightlife destination.

Multiple outlets are recognizing PURE’s supremacy over other clubs, and has been name the No. 1 Club in the Country by E! Entertainment,  and has been dubbed the top Las Vegas club by America Online, Las Vegas Review Journal, Las Vegas Weekly and Las Vegas Citylife.

The accolades carry down to PURE’s impressive lineup of DJs who represent the best of both coasts, including resident DJs DJ AM, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Hollywood, Mark Ronson and Mix Master Mike.

PURE Nightclub elevated locals’ nightlife with the introduction of PURE Tuesdays. On this night locals are invited to experience The Strip’s first nightlife destination on a night reserved just for them.

HOURS OF OPERATION
PURE
Friday – Sunday, Tuesday
10 p.m. – early morning hours

Pussycat Dolls Lounge
Performances begin at 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday

COVER
Cover charges apply pending day and special events. All guests must be 21 years old with valid ID. 

DRESS CODE
Casual Chic: Fashionable attire is required.  No sports jerseys, tank tops on men, tennis shoes or athletic wear of any kind will be permitted.  The dress code is at management’s discretion. 

Phone: (702) 731-7873
Website: www.purethenightclub.com

TAO

A look inside TAO

The creators of Tao Asian Bistro have now brought the renowned New York hotspot and celebrity hangout to The Venetian. Specializing in Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines, Chef Sam Hazen’s creation include everything from Kobe beef to traditional Peking Duck, all prepared by master chefs from across Asia.

At 42,000 square feet, Tao’s entertainment complex is among the largest in the world and features Las Vegas’ hippest nightclub, coolest ultra-lounge, largest banquet facility and of course, the hottest restaurant in town. This “Asian City’s” décor includes lush velvets and silks, waterfalls and century old woods and stones, and a hand-carved 20-foot-tall Buddha floating peacefully above an infinity pool complete with Japanese carp.

TAO is a favorite of celebrities, like Paris and Nicky Hilton, Ice Cube, Shannon Elizabeth, Jessica Simpson, Michael Jordan, Britney Spears, Usher, Keanu Reeves and many others. It is a huge club with over 10,000 sq. ft. of space, 3 bars, 2 main rooms, 8 private skyboxes (each box has a minibar and espresso machine) and a 40-ft outdoor terrace with views of the Strip.

TAO resembles an ancient temple complete with Buddhas. The themed Monk Bar features 271 carved wood monk figures. TAO recently won Best Interior Design and Best New Venue at the 4th annual Club World Awards held in Miami.

Service is key to the club and you will never have to wait long for it. Service stations for drinks, etc., are placed strategically with very short distances to get to the customers.

A new pool/lounge area called Tao Beach will make its debut during Fourth of July weekend. Asian chic is the vibe and theme. 
HOURS: 
Restaurant Dining Room
- Sunday to Thursday – 5:00pm-12:00am
- Friday & Saturday – 5:00pm-1:00am
Lounge
- Sunday to Saturday - 5:00pm-5:00am 

Phone#: 702.388.8338
Website: http://www.venetian.com/attractions/tao.cfm

JET

A look inside JET

JET has three dance floors (Hip Hop - Rock - House) and four bars on multiple levels, so you can keep your head spinning and your body moving all night long. The sound is state-of-the-art, the drinks are high-octane and the energy is nonstop.

JET was designed to help save the Mirage from its “faded gem” status as part of a master plan, along with the new Cirque show to bring the Mirage back to its former glory days.  The club is located at the north valet entrance. Celebrities and models spotted at this club include Justin Timberlake, Vin Diesel, and Mark Wahlberg. Victoria’s Secret models also frequent the place.

JET is built to cater to every type of customer, which makes the club unique. It has a 1,400 sq. ft. front room for house music, a main room with 2 stages and jamming dance floors, and aback room where rock ‘n’ roll will reign supreme. All this comes out you with crystal clear quality built by EAW, the leader in club sound design.

Above the 10,000 sq. ft. main room is grid with 50 squares that can display just about anything in the rainbow. Blasts of pure oxygen gas also periodically flood the room with energy. Each room has its own light and sound system to give it a unique vibe. The sound and light budget alone was over $1 million.

Next to JET is Stack, which is a hip new restaurant. It features moderately priced classic dishes that are meant to be shared. Items like glazed spareribs with fried pickles, miso black-cod, Shake & Bake chicken wings, lobster, tiger prawns, and the “stacked” Kobe burger are sure to please.

Hours: Fri, Sat, Mon 10:30pm – 4:00am
Phone: 702-693-8300
Website: http://www.jetlv.com

Most people have heard of pawn shops,  but many have ideas and images that are, shall we say, less than accurate on just what a pawn shop is and what they offer. The short definition - they offer a short term loan based on the collateral that you pledge. No credit check, no waiting for approval by the loan officer, just fast cash. Of course, they also charge interest on the loans. When you have a loan to buy your home, you pledge the home as collateral in the event that you don’t, or can’t, pay back the loan. If you don’t pay your loan back, your home becomes the property of the bank. The pawn shops operate in much the same fashion. You bring in an item to pledge for a loan, you leave the item, and they give you cash and a receipt to bring back. In Nevada, the term of the loan is 120 days. You can pay the interest at this time and they will give you a “new” loan, again good for another 120 days. Most people do pick up their collateral and repay the loan, but when they do not, the shops in turn sell the items to recover their investment. This is where you can get some great deals on almost anything you can imagine.

Shopping at pawn shops and getting deals is now becoming mainstream with people ranging from top celebrities to CEOs shopping in them. The owners know you expect a deal as soon as you walk in the store, so they are prepared to bargain on prices. They can only hold so much inventory before running out of space, so they really want to make the sale to cover their losses on a defaulted loan. You definitely have the advantage when negotiating on something.

Hollywood has long portrayed pawn shops as being dark, sleazy operations, just full of stolen property and shady characters. Nothing could be further from the truth! They are in fact, a combination ‘Lending Institution’ much the same as your bank, and discount retail/jewelry/tool store, only with the best prices in town. The stores are clean and well maintained, with large and varied inventories. They all are required to work very closely with law enforcement at all levels to ensure that the material that they take in is legally owned and offered. Some of their best customers are these very same law enforcement officials.

One of the best pawn shops is the Gold and Silver pawn shop.  The Gold and Silver Pawn Shop sells everything under the sun. From KitchenAids, to tools, electronics, antiques, and welders. They are a family based businessand have been satisfying customers for over 20 years.

Gold and Silver Pawn
713 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89101-6755
Phone: 1.702.385.7912

It is definitely worth a visit to them. You can also view some of their items for sale on eBay. The items on eBay are what they could not sell in the store.

The Gold and Silver Pawn shop has more than twice as much jewelry as you would see in a regular jewelry.

 Another popular pawn shop in Vegas is EZ Pawn.

EZ Pawn
808 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89101-6723 
(702) 384-3042

They are actually a chain with many store locations across the U.S. You will find a huge selection of items.

Here is a great list of things to do in Vegas compiled from our forum members. If this is your 1st or 101th visit, you will never have an excuse of not knowing what to do when in town.  

Aladdin –
Things to Do/See:
• Dessert Passage Shops
• Strolling performers in the mall.
• The clouded ceiling and has real full sized Moorish buildings creating the appearance of a Moorish Bazaar. Security guards dressed in kakis and red berets
• One of the miracles not to be missed during your Desert Passage visit is the live rainstorm at Merchant’s Harbor, featuring thunder, lightning and pouring rain. Catch the cloudburst every hour on the hour Monday through Thursday, and every half-hour Friday through Sunday. Free
• Desert Tattoos provides henna tattoos, bindis, belly rings, Indian head dresses and other crystal body art. They use only all natural red and brown henna that lasts from 1 to 3 weeks. Tattoos are priced by design but start at $10. Desert Tattoos can be found in Sultan’s Palace, across from Sharper Image. 702-303-4117

Bally’s-
Things to Do/See:
• free slot pull out front that you can do once a day so long as you have a Park Place slot card .
• There is a large video amusement arcade in the basement.
• Paris and Bally’s are connected via Le Boulevard, the crossover corridor between the two resorts filled with upscale specialty retail shops and Très Jazz, a gourmet restaurant offering live jazz music and “New World Caribbean” cuisine.
• A continuous promotion at Bally’s, gives MVP Slot Club Card members a chance for a FREE Slot Pull with a chance to win a million dollars. One pull per person, per day between 9 am and 1 am. Many other smaller prizes are offered as well, like key chains, pens, show tickets and buffets.
• Showgirl Tour: This one-hour Jubilee! Backstage Walking Tour will be offered every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and is open to everyone over the age of 13. Tickets are $15 each without the purchase of a Jubilee! show ticket and $10 each with the purchase of a Jubilee! show ticket. Tickets are available at the Bally’s Box Office or by calling (702) 946-4567.
These exclusive backstage Jubilee! tours will allow guests to meet a real showgirl and get a sneak peek into the makings of an extravagant Las Vegas production show. Everything from hair and makeup to costumes and set design will be explored as guests experience the backstage secrets of the show and listen to interesting anecdotes from the showgirl herself.
• Donn ArdensJubilee! is performed nightly at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The show is dark on Friday

Barbary Coast –
Things to Do/See:
• Big Elvis Tuesday – Friday 3-6 p.m.

Bellagio -
Things to Do/See:
• The free Fountain Show in front of the Bellagio shoots off every 30 minutes from 3 pm to 7 pm and then every 15 minutes until midnight. (The routines often vary from one show to the next.) Wait until after to dark to go see this attraction. The shows are more frequent and the fountain lights, which are not very visible before sunset, add to effect of the routines
• Bellagio Conservatory is a 13,573 sq. foot indoor glass-domed garden extravaganza. Display changes with the seasons. A must see! Very beautiful.
• Gallery of Fine Art at Bellagio - Currently, Monet exhibit 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily Exhibit on display until May 30, 2005 . Advance purchase of tickets is strongly recommended General admission $15 (In my opinion this is a great deal and fantastic exhibit!)
• The glass mural roof above the check in desk. Peer overhead and discover a ceiling adorned in a breathtaking display of 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers - the Fiori di Como, created by world-renowned artist, Dale Chihuly.
• Picasso - Bellagio’s Mediterranean restaurant must be mentioned as it has only original Picasso’s on its walls

Caesar’s Palace-
Things to Do/See:
• Best place to see one million dollars change hands: Caesars baccarat tables
• walk around and marvel at how beautifully tacky it all is. Cleopatra and Caesar stroll around, and they would love for you to quiz them about historical events
• Bacchus Statues show at Caesars Forum Shops (1st rotunda) - Daily on the hour 10a-11p – Free
• Great Hall Epic Battle at Caesars Forum Shops (4th rotunda) - Daily on the hour 10a-11p – Free)
• The mall includes some great statutes including a copy of Michangelo’s David only a third bigger !! There is a beautiful copy of the Tivoli fountain famous for amongst other things the Sinatra film three coins in the fountain
• check out the Forum Shops attached to Caesars Palace. The entrance to the Shops is right next to the Mirage casino entrance. There is an animated statue show every hour on the hour from 10 am to 11 pm in the first rotunda and one in the fourth rotunda near the large aquarium.
• the large aquarium in rotundas
• Conquer the Ice - Celebrate the season at the Strip’s only ice skating venue, open daily from 10:00 am - 12:30 am. Public skate sessions are two hours with a half-hour break. Ice skating is $10 per person with FREE skate rental. Public Ice Skating sessions are: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm, 10:30 pm - 12:30 am For more information on public skating or groups, call 866-1400. Private lessons are also available.
• Race for Atlantis, is located in The Forum Shops. $9.50 (adult), $8 (NV residents, students), $6.75 (children 12 and under). Open: Sunday - Thursday, 10am to 11pm, Friday - Saturday, 10am to midnight.
• OmniMax/Sensaround theater at Caesars Palace - Features/times vary

Casino Royale
Things to do/see:
• Show your out of state ID and you’ll get a small margaritaCircus

Circus-
Things to See/Do:
• Amusement Park- General admission is free. Tickets or all-access wristband may be purchased inside the park. (702) 794-3939 Clip a coupon from the freebie magazines around town for $4.00 off an all day ride admission to The AdventureDome. For more information, call 1-800-444-2472 or visit the website at: http://www.circuscircus.com/ #1030 Adventuredome Theme Park is open daily.
Please call our hotline for up-to-date hours, (702) 794-3939.
May 1-28 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am - Midnight Friday & Saturday, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday
May 29-31 - Special Memorial Day hours 09:00 am - Midnight Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday
June 1 - 3 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
June 4 - 30 10:00 am - Midnight Sunday - Thrusday • 09:00 am - Midnight Friday & Saturday All Day Ride Passes: This is our BEST VALUE.• Regular Pass $21.95• Junior Pass $13.95
• Highlighting the center stage of the carnival midway, Circus Circus presents world renowned live circus acts FREE everyday! See the excitement and action of the circus as never before. Different acts perform each half hour from 11 a.m. to midnight..
• Midway- state of the art video arcade as well as many fairground type stalls where you can win cuddly toys
• Circus performers over the casino floor at Circus Circus - Daily 11a-MN - Free
Guinness World of record Museum: Coupons for $1.00 off an adult admission are appearing in the freebie magazines (Best Read Guide, others, etc.) around town. One coupon is valid for up to six people. Not valid with any other offer. Must present coupon. No expiration date listed on the coupons. Located 1/2 block North of Circus, Circus, on the Strip. #1020

Excalibur-
Things to See/ Do:
• dragon battle occurs on the hour every hour after dark
• The Fantasy Faire features strolling performers dressed in medieval costumes, carnival games and two motion-similator rides. • Play the carnival games of skill on the Fantasy Faire Midway.• Visit the Wizard’s Arcade, home of the newest, state-of-the-art video games.• Experience the new films on Merlin’s Magic Motion Machine Film Ride. • Located on the lower level
• Strolling entertainers performing variety acts 10:00am to 10:00pm Daily. Showtimes vary day to day
• Free programs on the Court Jester’s stage, 11 a.m – 7:30 p.m. puppetry, jugglers, musicians . Located on the Medieval Village level
• Merlin’s Magical Motion Machines whisk riders on a variety of high-speed adventures. Open Monday - Sunday, 9am to 1am, $4. (702) 597-7084 2-for-1 coupons to be found in visitor magazines and at the front desk of the hotel.
• Magic Motion Machine ride at the Excalibur - Mon-Fri 10a-MN, Sat 9a-1a, Sun 9a-MN
• “Tournament of Kings” jousting dinner show. Show times are 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm nightly. Features jousting, invading armies, dragons, fire-wizards, and dinner. Beginning June 1, the price for “Tournament of Kings” will be $47.50 plus taxes For reservations call (702) 597-7600.

Flamingo
Things to See/Do:
• Flamingo Las Vegas Wildlife Habitat. The 15-acre “Garden of Eden” has lush palm trees; pools and jungle vegetation there is also a wildlife sanctuary featuring African Penguins and you guessed it Flamingos. This is a charming menagerie of African penguins, beautiful flamingos, graceful swans, fish, turtles and cockatoos. Catch the penguin feeding at 3 p.m. daily. Free; 733-3111
• video arcade
• Bugsy Segal Memorial - Located in a small grotto behind the Flamingo Hilton Hotel, you’ll find a plaque dedicated to a man who many say inspired the creation of Las Vegas. Born , this Los Angeles mobster happened upon the Flamingo Hotel while still under construction. He decided to purchase the unfinished property and from there it’s history

Great Balloon Experience - Located on the famous Las Vegas strip next to the New Frontier Hotel, you’ll find the world’s largest tethered helium balloon. Climb aboard for a delightful experience with the best photographic opportunities of Las Vegas. The balloon rises 400 feet into the air with up to 20 passengers for a 15-10 minute ride. Leave the earth below and experience the best views of the Entertainment Capitol of the World. Closed during inclement weather. Admission $12 per person in the day or $15 per person at night. 702-791-2552

Gold Coast – (off strip) Bowling $2.60 per game, $2 shoe rental

Hard Rock Hotel-
Things to See/Do:
• Every Wednesday, The Hard Rock Hotel throws beach parties featuring live entertainment, island drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Admission $10. (702) 693-5000.
• Stop by the concierge desk and ask for a “Rock Tour” map and you can take a self-guided tour of the hotel and all the rock’n'roll artifacts
and collections. #1109

Harrah’s-
Things to Do/See:
• Take a stroll through the Carnaval Court area located outside between Harrah’s and the Imperial Palace to pick up FREE coupons from representatives for valuable discounts to use at Harrah’s. On a recent walk-thru coupons received included $3.00 off a buffet and 2-for-1 Improv Comedy Show vouchers, a $24.95 value. #63002
• performers wandering around with little trumpets and the like in the Carnival Court
• FREE Live Entertainment daily at the Outdoor Carnaval Court beginning at 3:00 pm Monday through Friday and starting at 1:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Continues throughout each day thru Midnight or 1:00 am. (Various acts and attractions.) #32402
• Mac King performs in the second floor Comedy Cabaret at Harrah´s Las Vegas. Tickets are $16.95 plus tax. Tuesday-Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Dark Sunday & Monday
• Dueling Pianos 9pm-?, Nightly Piano extraordinaires battle it out for the best played piano music as judged by you, the audience. You won´t just “see” a show…You´ll feel like you´re part of the show!
• Located in Carnaval Court, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sun-Thur, and 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Fri-Sat.

Hawaiian Marketplace
Things to see/do:
• a new retail project on the Strip in front of the Polo Towers. With a meandering sidewalk resembling a Hawaiian boardwalk, Hawaiian Marketplace lures visitors with a state-of-the-art climate-controlled atrium. An eclectic market scene is created by stand-alone cart vendors, which complement the shopping center’s ‘inline’ retailers. A central focal point is a recreation of century-old Banyan trees native to Waikiki Beach that stretch toward an overhead canopy. Floors in the center’s central court have a wave-like, shimmering pattern made of crushed blue glass and mother-of-pearl. Other native island elements abound. An official statue of King Kamehameha, only the second one outside of Hawaii officially sanctioned by The Royal Order of King Kamehameha, adds an iconic presence. The center includes tropical plants unusual for Las Vegas, including rare palms, bromeliads and hibiscus, as well as various types of bamboo.
• Now for the entertainment. Team Aloha, a Las Vegas based troupe of island-born-and-raised performers, entertain you with dancing, storytelling and craft-making. Tahitian dance as well as both forms of hula, ancient and modern, are performed. Setting the scene ablaze are Samoan fire-knife dancers, dressed as “warriors,” who rapidly juggle and twirl flaming knives. Adding spectacle is a suspended group of oversized animatronic birds. Following a show of thunder and lightning, the birds become animated, singing, dancing and telling Hawaiian folklore tales.
• And don’t worry, there’s plenty of great places to eat and buy stuff. In fact, there’s even a wedding chapel in the Marketplace. You really have to put this on your “must-see” list next time you’re in town

Las Vegas Hilton –
Things to Do/See:
• There are things that talk to you while you pee in the men’s bathroom at the Spacequest Casino. The ladies’ room mirrors talk to fairer sex.
• There is a brass statue of Elvis as you enter the casino that represents the 837 sell out dates he performed there from 1969 up until his death in 1977.
• Sign up at the Las Vegas Hilton as a new member of the Park Place Connection slot club and receive a two for one voucher for “The Buffet” or “Star Trek Experience.” (Ongoing promotion until further notice.) #42003
• STAR TREK: The Experience offers a “Dual Mission” combo ticket, two great attractions for one great price of $29.99. Guests can ride the original attraction, Klingon Encounter and the new BORG Invasion 4D and visit the History of the Future Museum for the price of one ticket. There is no charge to enter Quark’s Bar & Restaurant and the Deep Space Nine Promenade shops. The attraction hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily Save $5.00 on The Star Trek Experience with coupons found in “What’s On” magazine. Each coupon is valid for up to five (5) admissions. Not valid with any other offer
• LV Adventure Pack- A package price of $37.95 will get you admission to Star Trek at The LV Hilton; Race for Atlantis at Caesars; Madame Tussaud’s at The Venetian and Stratosphere’s Big Shot and High Roller rides. The ticket package is available at any of the four participating hotels. #1066
• Sports Zone Video Arcade Located in the North Tower, the Sports Zone Video Arcade has a variety of popular games. It is open from 8:00 am until 12:00 midnight every day

Imperial Palace-
Things to Do/See:
• the Legends Pit, featuring celebrity impersonating blackjack dealers called Dealertainers. The Dealertainers perform nightly with a celebrity parade throughout the casino floor at 6 p.m. and continue dealing and entertaining until 4 a.m. Look-alikes include a multitude of stars including Michael Jackson, Cher, Bette Midler and, of course, Elvis.
• A “Slotto” scratch-off card they give you outside this strange casino
• Imperial Palace Auto Collection -redeem your ticket stub for a refrigerator magnet or other little trinket at the bar inside the museum. Features 750 antique, classic and special interest vehicles spanning nearly 100 years of auto history. Collection hours are 9:30am to 11:30pm $6.95 (adults) (702) 731-3311. The collection is housed on a whole enclosed and separated floor of the garage car park. Stated admission is $6.95 but you can go to their “players desk” in the casino (across from the Mai Tai bar) and ask for a free pass or go to their Auto Collections Website and print out the free pass available there.
• Legends in Concert Show – look alike performers You will see spectacular performances by incredible look-alike and sound-alike superstars such as Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Cher, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Beatles, Liberace, Dolly Parton, The Blues Brothers, and many more. These performers sing with their own voices and play their own instruments. In addition to the superstars’ recreations, the show features singer-dancers, a live band, and an all-around spectacular full-stage production! Legends in Concert has been staged all over the world with a permanent home at the Imperial Palace. Legends shows are 7:00 and 10:00 nightly except Sundays. Tickets are $39.95, which includes tax, tip, cocktail service and one drink. Dinner and Show Packages available. Check the IP website.

Luxor-
Things to Do/See:
• The Chocolate Swan: in the shops in the corridor between Luxor and Mandalay Bay
• You will discover many untold secrets when venturing into The Pharaoh’s Pavilion, located one level above the Casino, it is the gateway to The World’s Largest Atrium. Looking up leaves you in awe, as its grandeur is revealed. Your senses will be intrigued as you embark upon a world all its own within our pyramid, enjoy shopping, dining, rides and attractions.
• Passport To Adventure all attractions pass, for just $24.95 which includes: One IMAX®, Movie (special IMAX engagements not included) ,Three IMAX®, Ridefilms: “In Search of the Obelisk”, “Reboot” and “Dracula’s Haunted Castle”. One Pass to “Pirates 4D”, One Pass to “The Tomb & Museum of King Tutankhamun”, One Pass to the “Virtual Reality Roller Coaster”
• Games of the Gods Arcade Attractions & Show Tickets
• IMAX® 3D THEATRE: Now Playing: Nascar 3D, Ocean Wonderland 3D, Adrenaline Rush, Haunted Castle
• IMAX Theater boasts a seven-story-high screen. Shows alternate every hour from 9am to 11pm daily. $8.95 for a single movie or $13.50 for double features.
• King Tut’s Tomb & Museum is an authentic reproduction of King Tutanklamen’s tomb. Tickets $5. Open Sunday - Thursday 9am to 11pm, Friday - Saturday 9am to 1am (702) 262-4555 A full-scale replication of King Tut’s Tomb as it was discovered in 1922. The 15-minute self-guided tour features replications of King Tut’s treasures, hand crafted by Egyptian artisans. Admission is $4.00. Located on the 2nd floor attractions area. Open 9:00am-11:00pm Sun-Thr and 9:00am-11:30pm Fri & Sat.
• In Search of the Obelisk motion simulator ride- A motion simulator ride adventure taking you to the heart of the pyramid in search of the powerful obelisk. Admission is $6.00. Located on the 2nd floor attractions area. Open 9:00am-11:00pm Sun-Thr and 9:00am-11:30pm Fri & Sat
• Guests enter the Strip resort beneath a massive sphinx. Lasers lance from the eyes of the statue to create figures and scenes against water spraying from a lavish fountain in front of the hotel.
• Has a FREE Pull slot machine that slot club members can play once a
day. Located near the player’s booth, you can win key chains, hats, stuffed
animals, dinner for two or a 2-night stay and $5,000. cash

Mandalay Bay-
Things to See/Do:
• The House of Blues club features bands just about nightly Looking at the cool art on the outside of the club’s walls featuring a massive collage of bottle caps, rusted cans and other found objects. Clip the ad from 24/7 Magazine for FREE Admission to The House of Blues Night Club. One ad per person
• The “Shark Reef” attraction is open daily from 10 am to 11 pm. Admission: Adults $15.95, Children 12 years old and younger $9.95, Children 4 and younger admitted free. * Group Rates Available (for 20 or more) Call 702-632-4555 for more info
• Sports memorabilia museum in/around walk to shark reef
• The Chocolate Swan: in the shops in the corridor between Luxor and Mandalay Bay
• High Tea at the Four Seasons 702 632 5000 The English high tea ritual is alive and well in Las Vegas. Stop by the Veranda Restaurant at the elegant Four Seasons Hotel any day of the week and enjoy this very elegant and soothing experience. “Complete tea” is priced at $19 per person and includes your choice of tea (or coffee if you want to break tradition) and delightful finger foods.
The teas come in a variety of choices, including the expected English blends, or you may prefer herbal or decaffeinated selections. Scones are served with the obligatory Devonshire cream and fresh fruit preserves. There are also tarts, cookies, finger sandwiches such as cucumber and other varieties with the crusts trimmed. If you have a lighter appetite, a “half tea” is also available for $10 and includes the scones only. Reservations are recommended. The last seating is at 4:30pm. 2pm-5pm daily.

MGM Grand -
Things to see/do:
• Lion Habitat showcases a variety of lions and cubs. Open daily 11am to 11pm - Free. (702) 891-1111 From 11am - 5pm every day (except Tuesday) you can get your picture taken with a lion for $20 Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand
• a state of the art amusement arcade which has all the latest video offerings as well as some stunning virtual reality games

Mirage-
Things to do/see:
• Volcano Eruption- Free every 15 minutes after dusk, spewing smoke and fire 100-feet. Free
• White Tiger Exhibit open 24 hours- Free
• Aquarium behind registration desk
• Sigfried & Roy’s Secret Garden is a home to six rare animal breeds. Open: weekdays 11am to 5pm (dark Wednesday); weekends 10am to 5pm. $10 includes admittance to the Dolphin Habitat. Dolphin Habitat is open weekdays 11am to 7pm; weekends 10am to 7pm. $5 Wednesday and after 5pm other days; children under 10 free. (702) 791-7111. Go early before it gets hot to have the best chance at seeing the animals active.

Monte Carlo-
Lance Burton magic show. Free bar and nightclubs.

New York, New York
Things to do/see:
• Manhattan Express Roller Coaster is open Sunday - Thursday. 10am to 11pm; Friday 10am to 11:30pm, $10. (54″ or taller)
• Coney Island Emporium features midway-style games, laser tag and bumper cars. Sunday - Thursday, 9am to 1am; Friday - Saturday 9am to 2am. (702) 740-6969. 2 for 1 tickets available
• There are Ice shows outside around Ellis Island in the winter and tugboats spray water at each other in the summer. All of the buildings outside are 1/3 scale of those in Manhattan including the Empire State, Chrysler and CBS buildings. There is also a Statue of liberty and a Brooklyn Bridge
• enter the casino you will see manhole covers with smoke rising out of them, trees in Central Park and hotdog vendors.
• The Bar at Times Square - Dueling Pianos The N.Y.P.D. (New York Piano Duos) starring: Van & Christina Walraraven, Mark Andert & Jeff Martin, Michael Lion & Dennis West. Every night 8:00pm to 2:15am
• A permanent tribute to 9/11 is located at the base of the Statue of the Liberty replica in front of New York-New York Hotel & Casino. The tribute is a granite structure base with shadow boxes encasing some of the artifacts and items left by visitors at New York-New York Hotel & Casino. Situated at the front of the hotel-casino, the tribute is a prominent architectural element of New York-New York, providing the opportunity for people all over the world to reflect on this moment in history. Thousands of items from the United States and all over the world were left at the base of the Statue of Liberty replica. Free.

The Orleans-
Things to do/see:
• In the New Orleans Mardi Gras tradition, free beads are given to anyone entering the casino
• Bowling alley
• Movie theater
• Kids baby sitting center

O’Shea’s
Thing to do/see:
• “Movie and Magic Museum
• stop in to get a free magic card trick

Palace Station
• (Also see Station Casino) A 15% discount is offered to all Boarding Pass members in the gift shop for purchases of gifts, apparel and souvenirs. A fun way to try the new 50 play video poker machines are the multi-denomination games offered as 1 or 2 cent games. (Note: They do not offer these games in the “full-pay” versions, but fun to play if you want to try 50 play.)

Paris-
Thing to do/see:
• The Eiffel Tower observation deck at the Paris offers a great view of the Strip and a unique way to see the Bellagio fountain shows after dark. Operates from 10 am to midnight with a $9 fee. adult ticket price is $9 Monday-Thursday and $12 Friday-Sunday. The price for children ages 6-12 years and senior citizens 65 and older is $7 Monday-Thursday and $9 Friday-Sunday. Hotel guests at Paris, Bally’s, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Hilton may purchase two tickets for the price of one. (Ongoing) Tickets are available at booths both inside the casino and outside the Strip entrance to the casino. First ever coupons we’ve ever seen for a $2.00 discount ride to the top of The Eiffel Tower are appearing in “What’s On,” magazine and possibly other free guides around town. The current coupon is valid for up to six people and has no expiration date. Must take the coupon with you. For further information, call 1-702-946-4567. There’s also a (expensive) restaurant in the tower.
• Mimes stroll around inside
• Wander the cobblestone streets, “admiring the Frenchness of it all”
• 1/3 scale Eiffel tower and Arc de Triomphe, the Opera House, Parc Monceau and the Rue de la Paix
• all of the security staff are dressed up as gendarmes

Rio-
Things to see/do:
• Showgirls Exhibit at Rio-This display in the Samba Theater entrance is devoted to more than 100 years of showgirls and features costumes, memorabilia and stunning photos. REAL showgirls are available for photos from 10 to 11 nightly, except Thursdays. Free. 252-7777
• Currently offering a special VIP Package for the Ronn Lucas Show for $19.95. Includes: Line pass, reserved seating, FREE T-shirt or FREE Drink, Autographed 8 x 10 Color Photo, $5.00 off merchandise and 2 for 1 tickets to ride in a Show in the Sky Float. Inquire at the Box Office.
• Sky parade in the Masquerade Village area of the casino. Takes place very 2 hours from 2 p.m. to midnight (dark Wednesday). You can dress in costume and be in the parade for $10. If you are upstairs the floats pass by at eye level. Might be good for picture taking. Daily Free 4 p.m., 6 p.m. 8 p.m. 10 p.m.
• There is also a large wine cellar holding the largest public collection of fine wine which regularly hold tastings.
• You will find 2-for-1’s for the Rio’s Showgirls and Harrah’s Skintight shows in What’s On magazine. Both expire 12/18/04
• Check the local freebie magazines around town for $10 discounts for The Chippendales and/or Showgirls. #51902
• See bartenders juggle flaming drinks: VooDoo Lounge on top of the Rio Hotel
Riviera-
Things to see/do:
• a free pull on a “special” slot machine and you get a free deck of Riviera cards or a coffee mug.
• The butts of the ladies in this hotel’s remarkably bad review “Crazy Girls” are on display in front of the casino.
• You can get free a free T-shirt in the casino
• Wheel & Deal” Thursday’s – Earn 150 points or more on Thursdays and take a spin on the Wheel to win merchandise, shows or cash. One spin per person per week. Ongoing promotion. #11903

Sahara-
Things to see/do:
• Las Vegas Cyber Speedway. Stock car simulators. Start your engines and race against other drivers in race cars 7/8 the size of actual stock cars as you race around a track modeled on the Las Vegas Speedway in pursuit of the checkered flag. Mounted on hydraulic bases, the cars are also equipped with collision detection capabilities and a six-axis motion system. Everyone comes home with a ranking sheet Open: 10am to 10pm daily; Friday - Saturday 10am to 11pm. $8 (54″ or taller). (702) 737-2887.
• Speed the ride” a new fast but short roller coaster wrapping itself round the casino and pool area with a massive loop in the middle for about $4
• See Dale Earnhardt’s #3 race car on display
• Last comic standing – Live Congo Room
• Other interactive games and 3-D theaters are available also. 3-D Theater $3.
• NASCAR Café, Racing fans, this is a MUST-STOP on your Las Vegas vacation plans. Located just inside the Sahra Hotel, the NASCAR Cafe offers museum quality memorabilia from your favorite drivers. Two floors of hot NASCAR articles incluing jumpsuits, helmets and even the cars themsleves. Grab a table on the top floor to overlook the fans wandering below. This place also offer great food and libations for those thirsty souls after the last lap.
• World’s Largest Souvenir store located across the street from the Sahara. They have every knick-knack, tacky t-shirt, and goofy Vegas themed item you could want. They even sell luggage so you can get your purchases back home.

Sam’s Town –
Things to do/see:
• See and hear animated birds and animals: Sam’s Town atrium
• Sunset Stampede The park like setting is quiet with little critters in the trees and around the babbling brook which runs through Sam’s Town artrium, but every day this lovely setting comes alive. An incredible FREE laser light and water show erupts from the cliff at Mystic Falls Park. The wolf atop the cliff begins the show with eerie long howls and then the water show shoots high. Shows 2pm, 6pm, 8pm & 10pm. 702-456-7777. Mystic Falls atrium
• Century 18 movie theaters- all stadium seating with loveseats and rockers to allow unobstructed views
• 24 hour bowling alley
Slots-a-Fun –
Things to do/see:
• free pull on a special slot machine is yours for the asking
• (Next to Circus-Circus): Coupons on a regular basis are available in many of the freebie magazines around town for a FREE Deck of Cards with a $1.00 purchase in the Gift Shop. You can also pick up coupon books at Circus-Circus to use at Slots A Fun, and your Ringmaster Slot Club Card will work at either Circus-Circus or Slots A Fun. #1033

Stardust –
Things to do/see:
• This place is most like what a casino used to be when the mafia was in charge of the glitz and glitter
• sign up for the slot club you get a heavy metal keychain that conveniently has the Stardust’s reservation number on the back
• Wayne Newton; Sat.-Thurs. through June 13; 8 p.m.; $54.95
Stratosphere-
Things to do/see:
• Trick Art Museum (coupon) Stratosphere’s Trick Art Museum of Las Vegas showcases a unique brand of art that transforms flat, 2-dimensional paintings into “living” 3-dimensional works of art that you can see, touch and photograph. The Trick Museum, one of 17 in the world, contains over 30 paintings and is located in the Tower Shops on the second floor
• The 1,149 foot Tower is home to the World’s most exhilarating rides. Open: Sunday - Thursday 10am to 1am; Friday - Saturday until 2am $6 (adults), $4 (NV residents, seniors and kids 4-12). Best to go at night. TOWER ADMISSION PRICES (subject to change) Tower admission $9, Locals, seniors, hotel guests and children 4-12 $3 discount, Children 3 and under Free. Towere Audio tour: $4, Big Shot $8, X-Scream $8, High Roller $4, XTREME Value Packages – Xtreme all-day unlimited package, $24.95, X1 Tower Admission Big Shot and XScream $19, X2-Tower Admissiona and XScream $15, X3-Tower admission and Big shot $15, X4 – Tower Admission and High Roller $11, X5 – Tower Admission and Audio Tour $13
• Strat-o-Fair midway area with a smaller, kids version of the Big Shot - appropriately called the Little Shot - as well as games, a ferris wheel, mechanical bull riding and other attractions $3 per game/ride. Located in the mall area.

Treasure Island-
Things to do/see:
• The Sirens of TI Summer Schedule
The Sirens of TI is now performing four free shows nightly at 7, 8:30, 10, and 11:30 pm under its extended summer schedule (the winter schedule was 6, 8, and 10 pm). The show has also been changed and now reportedly runs about six minutes shorter
• Mystere A truly amazing production, featuring unbelievable and astonishing acts, brought together by the French-Canadian company Cirque du Soleil. Mystere is a visual fantasia with acrobatics, tumbling, pole dancing, hand balancing, bungee dancers, and more. The production is underscored by live progressive music as well. A must see. Effective June 9, 2004: Mystère will be dark on Monday and Tuesday. Tickets will be $95 with a limited selection of $60 tickets, subject to availability 7:30pm & 10:30pm Seats: $95 Note: Please arrive 30 minutes before showtime for Pre-Show Entertainment
• DINNER & MYSTÈRE PACKAGE: Dinner Voucher can only be used in Buccaneer Bay, Francesco’s and The Steak House using the package prix fixe menu. Package includes gratuity and tax for food items on prix fixe menu only. Beverages not included in package price. Reservations required at Restaurants during 5pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 9:30pm & 10pm time slots only. $155 per person

Tropicana-
Things to see/do:
• See the brilliant collection of parrots: Tropicana Birds. Parrots and Macaws and who knows what else can be found in the casino
• a small ammusment arcade by the entrance to the swimming pool Open 8am to 12 midnight
• “Casino Ledgends Hall of Fame”- This is a museum that tells the story of Vegas with thousands exhibits, from chips of every casino there ever has been, to one of Elvis’s Jump Suits. There are also a couple of videos playing showing how organized crime and Vegas were linked, old Casinos being imploded and the story of Evil Keniviel’s motorbike jump over the Grand Canyon. Sunday - Thursday 7am to 9pm $4 (adults), $3 (seniors) (702) 739-2222. Free coupons are everywhere!
• wildlife walk
• Tropicana Tiger Habitat at the Tropicana features a tiger habitat outside the entrance of the hotel. hours: 1pm-pm Daily except Fridays. admission: Free!
• Tropican Bird Show (Free) Talented animal trainer Tiana Carroll and her fine-feathered cast of amazing birds will have you in awe! Perch yourself in the Tropics Lounge and watch them sing, dance, ride a bicycle, fly through hoops on command and even juggle upside down for you! You’re a star of the show, too, as you egg on these beautiful birds with lots of lively audience participation. Best of all, this fun show is absolutely FREE so get ready to have the time of your life! Show times
11:30 am • 1:30 pm • 2:30 pm FREE daily in the Tropics Lounge
• Join the slot club you will get a baseball cap, keying, pair of dice or pack of playing cards
• Rick Thomas magic show - Crowned Stage Magician of the year at the World Magic Awards. See rare tigers and tantalizing temptresses vanish in to thin air, along with stunning new illusions recently added to this dazzling show. Experience the quality of a premiere nighttime show at a magical daytime price - An extraordinary Las Vegas entertainment value! Tickets only $19.65 per person! Showtimes 2 & 4 PM in the Tiffany Theatre dark Fridays
• Air Play - Experience the classic variety entertainment showcase from bold new heights, with “Air Play.” This energetic 20-minute production takes place up in the air, suspended over the slot tops on the main casino floor! Now while you enjoy your favorite slots, you can witness the daredevil thrills of flying aerial acts. Marvel at amazing acrobats and incredible contortionists. Tap your toes to show-stopping Broadway tunes performed by a talented cast of singers and dancers. The show changes with each of six performances daily, so stop back and catch each one. You certainly can’t beat the ticket price - Air Play is absolutely FREE! Show times 11 am • 1 pm • 3 pm • 5 pm • 7 pm • 9 pm daily on the main casino floor

Venetian-
Things to see/do:
• Venetian’s Preview. See a TV pilot show or watch a Hollywood movie trailer and give your opinion. It’s all free plus you get a free T-Shirt. Preview Studios inside the Venetian
• Madame Tussaud’s Celebrity Encounter features more than 100 exquisite wax figures. Open daily 10am to 11pm $13.50 (adults), $13 (NV residents & seniors), $10.75 (children 4-12) (702) 367-1847. Famous icons of Las Vegas’ past and present in their natural settings will adorn the 28,000 Sq. Foot attraction. Approximately 100 figures will be featured, many with strong Las Vegas links, such as Elvis, Tom Jones, and Frank Sinatra
• Theaters of Sensation–3-D Motion Adventure Rides Located at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in the Grand Canal Shoppes. Five different 3-D Motion adventures rides showing on two screens, featuring a virtual Gondolo Ride, mysterious Venetian Carnival, Time Travel to King Tut’s Tomb, along with underwater and outer space experiences. Open every day from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM (to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.)
• Canal Shops (Open 10 am to 11 pm, until midnight Friday and Saturday).
• St. Marks Square - the “street performers” and “living statue
• Wind your way through the Grand Canal Shoppes to St. Mark’s Square at the Venetian and see the “street performers” and “living statue”. Go into the casino’s main entrance and take the escalator up one level to get to the Shoppes. Open 10 am to 11 pm (until midnight Friday and Saturday).
• Gondola Rides - gondoliers will serenade you whilst black and white swans swim past you. Inside rides are given from 10 am to 10:30 pm (until 11:30 Friday and Saturday) and outside rides are from 11 am to 7 pm. $12.50 a person and same-day reservations are required. (Details are available at the information desk at the top of the up escalator just inside the casino’s main entrance.)
• There is a “Gondolier March” through the Shoppes to St. Mark’s Square at 9:30 am and 4 pm
• painted ceilings in the Venetian. The painted ceilings are actually in three areas; the main casino entrance, the hotel lobby, and the Galleria hall that connects the two. Once you go in the main casino entrance and view that ceiling, the Galleria will be off to your right. Even if you’re not an art lover you’ll enjoy the painted ceilings in the Venetian.
• Guggenheim Hermitage Museum presents 45 major examples of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern painting from these two world-renowned collections. The exhibition features signature artworks from the Guggenheim and Hermitage, including masterpieces by Cézanne, Chagall, Kandinsky, Matisse, Monet, Picasso, Renoir, and van Gogh. 9:30 am- 8:30 pm daily. Admission: $15 adults, $12 seniors and Nevada residents, $11 students with ID, $7 children 6-12, under six free; audio guide included in price of ticket.

Wynn Las Vegas
Visit their Ferrari and Maserati dealership on site.
Only 18-hole golf course on the Las Vegas Strip.
Experience world-class dining at the many restaurants.
Go shopping at the some of the most exclusive stores in the world. Experience what a $2.8 billion dollar hotel is like.

FREMONT STREET
Fremont Street Experience:
Basically they have closed off about five blocks of Fremont Street to car traffic and have covered it with a giant canopy of lights. After sunset there is a giant light show that takes place every hour. Along Fremont Street there are a variety of carts with things to buy (T-shirts, mugs, license plate frames, blown glass, pictures of your face superimposed on another body, etc.). Also, on occasion, there are performers and events along the street. We’ve seen concerts there as well as parades. Shows start at dusk and are repeated until 11 pm Sunday thru Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday.

Binion’s Horseshoe-
See where the world series of poker got started.

El Cortez –
Visit one of the original classic Vegas hotels.

Fitzgerald’s –
Things to see/do:
• the key from your motel or hotel will score you a funbook and maybe a metal keychain at the upstairs welcome desk. The keychain won’t be given to you until an hour after you join the slot club, but you don’t have to stick around. Just come back later
• Larry G. Jones - The Man of 1,002 Voices. Side-splitting parodies, Amazingly Accurate Voices. Singing and Comedy Impressions of Celebrities from the last 50 years like The Temptations, Sammy Davis Jr., & Cher. 5:00pm daily except Tue & Wed. FREE with 1 drink minimum of $3.00. 702-388-2400
• Tribute to Elvis Friday & Saturday 9:10pm, 10:10pm and 11:10pm
• A good place to view the FSE light show is on the “Lucky Lookout Balcony” porch upstairs

Four Queens
Things to see/do:
• If you apply for their slot club through their web site, you’ll receive a free visor when you present a printout and pick up your card in person. Visors are the cool people’s way of saying, I like hats, but not if they cover my lustrous head of hair.

Fremont Hotel and Casino-
Things to see/do:
There is a FREE Prize Machine (not a slot machine) for Slot Club Members located right next to the Club Booth. Insert your Player’s Card once per day for a chance to win prizes ranging from small gifts like key chains, letter openers, and playing cards, to jackets, shirts and hats

Gaughan’s Plaza Hotel-
Things to see/do:
• The Plaza gives out a FREE Photo Key Chain with all new slot card sign-ups on a regular and ongoing basis. Check the mirror before you go to sign-up. It’s a cute souvenir. #93001
• Dirk Arthur’s- The New Art of Magic tickets are now on sale. Dirk will appear in The Plaza Showroom Wednesday - Sunday at 7:00 p.m., with an additional matinee on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $29.95 and $34.95 (plus CET, and handling fees) for the show only. Dinner/show packages start at $39.95 (plus CET, handling fees, and gratuity). Tickets may be purchased at The Plaza box office. #92103
• New FREE afternoon show featuring singer-impressionist Robbie Howard. Look for a coupon in the tourist magazines, like Tour Guide. A $22.95 value for FREE. Shows at 1 and 3 pm. One drink minimum purchase required. #52503

Golden Gate –
Things to see/do:
Watch for “The Promotions Girl” near the entrances from 6 to 11 pm Wednesday through Sunday nights. She passes out Fortune Cookies that contain bonuses for food discounts, free drinks, and gambling match plays, slot and video poker bonuses. (Editor’s Note: Management informs us that they may expand this promotion to 7 nights a week in the near future, so look around if you’re there on a Monday or Tuesday as well.) #61701

Golden Nugget
• this casino is home to the largest gold nugget in the world. It is the size of a small child but weighs considerably more. They keep it behind glass so that you cannot touch it and we cannot steal it.

Lady Luck
Things to see/do:
• Offering a new afternoon show called,”Stars of the Strip” (Comedic Impersonations), Monday thru Friday at 2 and 3:30 pm. Regular price is $14.95, but coupons are available for FREE admission in most of the freebie magazines around town.

Las Vegas Club –
Things to see/do:
• There is a lot of sports memorabilia in this place. Nothing worth going out of your way for, but if you’re downtown and you want to see Satchel Paige’s autograph, or Willie McCovey knocking one out of the park, check it out. Sports Hall of Fame- Catch the memories in our Sports Hall of Fame, home to a fabulous collection of sports memorabilia. The Hall of Fame is open 24 hours and the best part is, it’s free!

Main Street Station:
Things to see/do:
• New Slot Club Member sign-ups at any Station Casino get FREE Slot Play Instantly. Win $5.00, $10.00, $20.00 or $100. in FREE Instant Slot Play Cash when you sign-up. (No current expiration date on this offer.) #2302
• There is a piece of the Berlin Wall in the men’s room

Neonopolis
• Lost Vegas Historic Gambling Museum. -. It features more than 5,000 items and exhibits. The new museum is the brain child of the people behind the Casino Legends Hall of Fame at the Tropicana. The museum is open from 10 a.m to 9 p.m. seven days a week. Admission is a $1.25 for seniors and $2.50 for adults
• Movie Theater – Crown Theaters Summer Movie madness= discount movies and snacks daytime only!
• NEONOPOLIS HOURS
Sunday-Thursday 11am to 9pm
Friday-Saturday 11am to 10pm
Food Court
Sunday-Thursday 11am to 7pm
Friday-Saturday 11am to 10pm

The Fountains of Bellagio

The Fountains of Bellagio are sited in an eight-acre lake located in front of the Bellagio Hotel. The idea and character for the fountain were conceived by Mr. Steve Wynn, Chairman of Mirage Resorts, who commissioned WET Design to realize his objectives for the fountain’s site.

The Project took form in the summer of 1995, when Mr. Wynn, together with Mark Fuller and Claire Kahn of WET Design, determined the feature’s essential character. Among the Project’s objectives was the concept of creating a work that would be vibrantly kinetic and elating
for visitors, while expressing the romantic spirit of Bellagio.

The result of the collaboration between Mr. Wynn and the WET Design team is the most ambitious water feature ever conceived in terms of choreographic complexity and scale.

Located within the lake and spanning its 1,000 foot length is an array of over 1,000 water expressions and over 4,000 individually programmed white lights. Within this plan is a combination of water forms that enables the fountains to interpret and perform to selected musical pieces. Some of the movement is continuous, responding to the smooth, legato passages of music, while other water jets are rapidly pulsing and staccato. The simplicity of the layout of water elements and the variety of vertical water expressions available in the fountain allow for breadth and variety in the fountain’s kinetics.

A range of musical works was chosen by Mr.Wynn for the fountain’s shows, from classical and operatic pieces to popular music and songs from Broadway shows. In addition, Mr. Wynn and WET invited designers, musicians and performance artists to choreograph the fountain to the different musical selections. The result is a rich and dynamic collection of performances in water, each unique and expressive of its own musical character and the artist who created it. The performances range from delicate and whimsical to grand and commanding.

Visitors to Bellagio will be welcomed with an experience in water performance like none other. One that will lift their spirits and leave them with a feeling of elation and joy.

Experience the most ambitious, commanding water feature ever conceived! Bellagio’s world-famous fountains will speak to your heart with opera, classical and whimsical music while flirting with your playful nature through their carefully choreographed movements. You’ll be swept away by this breathtaking union of water, music and light.

Show times (free to the public):  

Monday - Friday        
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
show every 1/2 hour
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
show every 15 minutes

Saturday & Sunday
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
show every 1/2 hour
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
show every 15 minutes

 *Schedule may vary.
**Shows are subject to cancellation due to high winds

CURRENT BELLAGIO FOUNTAINS MUSIC LIST

Title: One, Singular Sensation. Artist: Original Broadway Cast. Composer: Marvin Hamlisch. Work: A Chorus Line, Broadway Musical. Year: 1975. Length 4:43

Title: Hoe-Down. Artist: London Symphony Orchestra. Composer: Aaron Copland. Work: Rodeo. Year: 1988. Length 3:30

Title: Simple Gifts. Artist: London Symphony Orchestra. Composer: Aaron Copland. Work: Appalachian Spring. Year: 1988. Length 3:12

Title: Singin’ in the Rain. Artist: Gene Kelly. Composer: Alex North. Work: Singin’ in the Rain, Movie Musical. Year: 1952. Length 3:32

Title: Rondine al Nido. Artist: Luciano Pavarotti. Composer: Vicenzo deCrescenzo. Work: La Rondine, Opera. Year: 1990. Length 3:23

Title: Luck Be A Lady. Artist: Frank Sinatra. Composer: Frank Losser. Work: Guys & Dolls, Broadway Musical. Year: 1955. Length 5:14

Title: Winter Games. Artist: David Foster. Composer: David Foster. Work: Composed for Winter Olympics. Year: 1987. Length 3:00

Title: Hey, Big Spender. Artist: Gwen Verdon & Original Broadway Cast. Composer: Cy Coleman. Work: Sweet Charity, Broadway Musical. Year: 1966. Length 3:35

Title: Con Te Partiro (Time to Say Goodbye). Artist: Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman. Composer: F.Sartori, L.Quarantotto. Work: Pop Song. Year: 1996. Length 4:04

Title: Hallelujah Chorus. Artist: Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Composer: Handel. Work: The Messiah. Year: 1992. Length 3:53

Title: Carol of the Bells. Artist: Los Angeles Master Chorale. Composer: M. Leontovich. Work: Christmas Carol. Year: 1996. Length 1:29

Title: O Holy Night. Artist: Placido Domingo. Composer: Placide Clappeau. Work: Christmas Carol. Year: 1984. Length 3:57

Title: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas. Artist: Johnny Mathis. Composer: Meredith Wilson. Work: Christmas Carol. Year: 1997. Length 2:18

Title: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Artist: Johnny Mathis. Composer. Eddie Pola & George Wyle. Work: Christmas Carol. Year: 1997. Length 2:45

Title: We Need a Little Christmas. Artist: Johnny Mathis. Composer: Jerry Herman. Work: Mame, Broadway Musical. Year: 1997. Length 1:54

Title: Sleigh Ride. Artist: Johnny Mathis. Composer: Leroy Anderson. Work: Christmas Carol. Year: 1997. Length 2:57

Title: Santa Baby. Artist: Madonna. Composer: J. Javita & P. Springer. Work: Christmas Carol. Year: 1987. Length 3:57

Title: Your Song. Artist: Elton John. Lyrics: Bernie Taupin. Work: Elton John. Year: 1970. Length 4:10

Title: God Bless The USA. Artist: Lee Greenwood. Composer: Lee Greenwood. Work: American Patriot. Year: 1992. Length 3:57

Title: Star Spangled Banner. Artist: Whitney Houston. Composer: Francis Scott Key. Work: CD Single. Year: 2001. Length 5:08

Title: PinkPanther. Artist: Henry Mancini. Composer: Henry Mancini. Work: The Pink Panther, Movie Soundtrack. Year: 1964. Length 2:39

Title: My Heart Will Go On. Artist: Celine Dion. Composer: James Horner. Lyrics by Will Jennings. Work: Let’s Talk About Love & Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture. Year: 1997. Length 5:08

Title: Fly Me To The Moon. Artist: Frank Sinatra with Count Basie. Composer is Bart Howard; from the work The Very Best of Frank Sinatra, 1957; Length: 2:28

Title: This Kiss. Artist: Faith Hill. Composer: Beth Nielsen Chapman, Annie Roboff and Robin Lerner; Work: Faith; 1998, Length: 3:00

Title: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Artist: Mikhail Rudy. Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov; Work: Theme of Paganini; 1992, Length: 2.55

Title: Gayaneh - Suite: Dawn, Ayeshe’s Dance. Artist: London Symphony Orchestra. Composer: Aram Ll’yich Khachaturian; Work: Spartacus; 1942, Length: 4:12

Title: Overture/And All That Jazz. Artist: Catherine Zeta-Jones. Composer: Fred Ebb & John Kander; Work: Chicago Soundtrack; 2002, Length : 4:37

Title: Ecstasy of Gold . Composer: Ennio Morricone; Work: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Soundtrack; 1966, Length: 3.22

Title: Viva Las Vegas . Artist: Elvis Presley. Composer: George E. Stoll; Work: Viva Las Vegas Soundtrack; 1963, Length: 2.25

Bellagio Fountains Website

LOVE brings the magic of Cirque du Soleil together with the spirit and passion behind the most beloved rock group of all time – The Beatles – to create a vivid, intimate and powerful entertainment experience.

With LOVE, Cirque du Soleil celebrates the musical legacy of The Beatles through their timeless, original recordings.  Drawn from the poetry of the lyrics, the show explores the content of the songs as interpreted by innovative performances from a cast of 60 international artists.  A youthful, raw energy is channeled through aerial performance, extreme sports and urban freestyle dance.

A unique soundscape of The Beatles music has been created for LOVE using the master tapes at Abbey Road Studios.  The panoramic visual and surround sound in the custom-built theatre at The Mirage will envelop the audience who will experience The Beatles as never before…

Sir George Martin, The Beatles original producer, and his son Giles Martin have been working with the entire archive of Beatles recordings to create the musical component for LOVE. The result is an unprecedented approach to the music for a stage production. “After spending more than 40 years of my life working with The Beatles and their wonderful music, I am thrilled to be working with it once again, on this exciting project with Cirque du Soleil,” said Sir George Martin. “The show will be a unique and magical experience.”

Using the master tapes at Abbey Road Studios, Sir George and Giles have created a unique soundscape for LOVE. “I think we will achieve a real sense of drama with the music, the audience will feel as though they are actually in the theatre with the band. People are going to be knocked out by what they are hearing!” said Giles Martin.

LOVE will be presented in a custom-built theatre at The Mirage, featuring 360° seating, advanced high definition video projections with 100ft digital moving images, and a panoramic surround sound system.
For more information on the show visit: cirquedusoleil.com/love

Show Schedule:
Preview performances will be presented June 2 through June 29 at 7:00pm.
In addition, there will 10:30pm performances on the following dates: June 9, 10,11, 16 & 17.

During Preview performances, the creative team is in the very final stages of production. The audience’s reaction and participation is an important step in this process. The artistic director of LOVE reserves the right to interrupt the performance to make adjustments as necessary.

Following the preview period, LOVE will be performed Thursday through Monday with no shows on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.  Beginning July 1, there will be two shows nightly at 7:30pm & 10:30pm.

Reserve Tickets Online  or call 702-792-7777

Slot Machine Secrets
Slots have the worst odds in Las Vegas (house advantage is about 10%), so if you lose you have been warned. Table games, like blackjack, craps or baccarat will give you a much better chance of winning. The casinos fill the place with slot machines because they take in the most money from them. However, a major plus to playing them is that you can spend a lot of time playing and not risk much if you play the nickel or dime machines (quarter machines can add up fast). They are also a source of mindless entertainment, which for many is one of the reasons we like to go to Las Vegas.

That being said, here is some advice for you avid slot players who are set on winning that multi-million dollar jackpot. The higher you bet per slot pull, the better your odds of winning. A one dollar machine has much better odds than a nickel machine. Always play the maximum coins. There is something called a “sweetener” in almost all the slot machines that will give you more money back if you win. It won’t change the odds, but you win more back per coin placed in the machine. In many cases you may win 5 or 10 times more if you play the maximum number of coins.

The higher payout machines tend to be hidden and not in the front of the casino or in high-traffic areas (avoid buffet area slots, bar slots, those near restroom, etc.). The best paying slots are almost always in the high-slots room. Unfortunately, you will not find any quarter slots in this area. Most start at $5 min. However, they will give you the best possible slot machine odds.

If you want the best slot machines don’t play on the Las Vegas strip. For most people this is not an option and the difference is really not that much. Slot machines off the strip are made for locals who remember when a machines pays or not. The slot machine makers figure that people staying in a hotel won’t remember if a machine has better odds, since they most likely don’t come back very often. Locals however tend to know a good machine when they see one and come back often for them.

If a machine has recently paid out it could mean it is a “loose” machine and *may* payout big again sooner than other machines. Don’t keep playing a losing machine. Go on to another. Casinos will rarely put two loose machines next to each other, so if a machine is winning don’t play the one on either side of you. If you are losing on a machine stop after about six loses in a row and move to another machine. A good machine to pick is one that recently paid off well. If you see someone winning big, wait for them to leave. Another way to pick a machine is look for a jackpot left on the reels as the last spin. Have a preset spending limit each day and be sure to stop when you hit it. You can always play again the next day or on your next trip to Vegas. However, never stop on a winning streak. Hotels can vary a lot in how loose or tight their machines are set (within the legal limits). A study was done by the Las Vegas Advisor comparing various hotels and showed that the The Palms had the loosest slots in Vegas. You might give them a try on your next trip. Green Valley Ranch is known to be a slot player’s paradise since they have the most kinds of machines. You will be in slot heaven at that hotel, which is located off the Las Vegas strip in Henderson (about 15 minute drive from the main strip).

TOP TEN SLOT PLAYING TIPS

1.) ALWAYS INSERT YOUR SLOT CLUB CARD
Using your card can increase the payback of the machine you are playing by as much as one percent. It just takes a few minutes to join a slot club and there is no down side. It also qualifies you to get rated, which translates to free comps at hotels. Do this before you risk any money in the casino.

2.) PLAY ONLY WHAT YOUR BANKROLL CAN HANDLE
You will need to have an estimate of the cost per hour a machine will take. This depends on the type of machine, payout rate, and how you bet. The following examples are based on an average of 8 spins per minute and a 90% payout rate.
- Nickel Machine 2 coins:$5/hour  3 coins:$7/hour  5 coins:$12 hour
- Quarter Machine 2 coins:$24/hour 3 coins:$36/hr  5 coins:$60/hour
- Dollar Machine 2 coins:$96/hour  3 coins:$144/hr  5 coins:$240/hour

You then need to decide on the number of hours you will play over the course of your entire stay. If you start with a bankroll of $600 and plan to play an average of five hours a day for three days, then that comes to 15 playing hours. When you divide $600 by 15 it comes to $40 per hour. In order to stay within this budget you should not playing anything over a 3 coin quarter machine (e.g., $36/hour).

3.) BE CERTAIN YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
Slot machines are like any machine and get wear and tear. They can also malfunction. One of the best ways to protect yourself against a malfunction is to observe the glass payout schedule and the paylines as you insert each coin to be sure the correct sections light, up, showing that they are properly activated. If you hit a winning combination that does not pay because only two of your three coins registered, you are out of luck. If one of your coins does not register, be sure to contact an attendant or press the change button and wait for someone to arrive. Don’t spin the reels until the problem is fixed.

4.) ONLY PLAY ONE MACHINE AT A TIME
Casino managers know that some people like to play two side-by-side slots at the same time, so they always put a loose machines with the tight one on both sides:
(loose machine)<->(tight machine)<->(loose machine)
At best, you will win from a loose machine only to lose your winnings to a tight on, or you will lose to two tight machines. Every casino has far fewer loose machines than tight one and they never place them together.

5.) NEVER PLAY NEXT TO SOMEONE WHO IS WINNING
If the winner’s slow is loose, the machines on either side will be tight. You might consider waiting for the winner to leave and then playing the same potentially loose machine.

6.) STAY WITH A HOT MACHINE
Don’t leave a machine that just paid a big jackpot. It may be a hot machine that could continue to pay out nicely. Don’t abandon the machine unless it has not paid anything for 5 or 6 consecutive spins.

7.) OBSERVE OTHER PLAYERS WHO ARE WINNING
Watch players who are hitting jackpots and winning regularly and keep and eye and ear out for sudden big winners. Many times, big winners cash in and leave their machine while it is still hot. If you see that happen and you are on a cold machine, move over to the hot machine and give it a try. Many slot players think a machine will turn cold after a big payout, so they leave. The truth is that it is more likely to still be in a hot cycle.

8.) ABANDON A COLD MACHINE
If after six spins the machine has paid very little, abandon it. Don’t throw good money after bad. If the machine next to it is available, move over and try the new machine that may be loose. Remember, tight and loose machines are usually next to each other.

9.) NEVER LEAVE A MACHINE THAT OWES YOU MONEY
Sometimes when you hit a big jackpot, an attendant has to make the payoff, or you may run into a situation where the machine runs out of coins. Stay with the machine no matter how long it takes to get the attendant to arrive. Occasionally a machine malfunctions and you can’t redeem your credits, or the bill acceptor gets hung and eats your dollars without give you credits. Stay with the machine. If you leave the machine to get an attendant you will have trouble claiming what is rightfully yours.

10.) REMEMBER TO PRESS THE CASH OUT BUTTON
Most slot machines accumulate credits as you play, and you must press the CASH OUT button in order to convert the credits into actual coins. Even if you have just won a hand-paid jackpot, before leaving the machine be sure to press the CASH OUT button and be sure the credit meter reads zero. If it doesn’t , call an attendant because the machine may need a hopper fill, or the coin mechanism may be jammed. On cash ticket machines, always check the ticket slot. If you are distracted when you leave your machine and forget to cash out or retrieve the ticket, someone else will get to enjoy your winnings.

REMEMBER THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE:
QUIT WHEN YOU ARE AHEAD AND NEVER QUIT DURING A WINNING STREAK.

Tucked away behind the MGM Grand Hotel is what some may call the best kept secret in Las Vegas: The Mansion at MGM Grand.

The Mansion at The MGM Grand is modeled on an 18th century Florentine villa, and each of the 29 accommodations has its own private butler available around the clock. The Mansion’s amenities include a lavish dining room, private pool and spa, as well as two chefs–one specializing in Asian cuisine, the other Continental–on-call to cook for you. (Catering is extra.)

The smallest villa is 2,900 square feet, but they range up to 12,000 square feet. If you’re looking for a mansion-away-from-mansion, the staff members, who pick you up at the airport in a Rolls-Royce and remember your favorite wine, flowers and newspapers from last time, will make it worthwhile.

The Mansion also boasts an art collection that puts Vegas’ Guggenheim Hermitage Museum to shame. One can see Tang dynasty horse sculptures, 16th-century Portuguese tapestries, Pablo Picasso, Fernand Léger, Claes Oldenburg, Henri Matisse, Richard Serra and more.

Also included are a private casino, two spas, high-tech screening and conference rooms, and $1 million worth of area rugs. No expense was spared in creating this exquisite property, which includes 30 apartment-style villas (each with its own indoor pool).

It is considered to be one of the most expensive hotels in the world with prices starting at $5,000 per night and going up to $25,000. It has maintained its exclusive status and is strictly off-limits to the general public. However, you may catch a partial view of it from some of the hotel rooms at MGM Grand. If you can afford it and want the best money can buy, then this may be the perfect hotel for you! Reservations at this exclusive MGM Grand resort can be made by contacting us.