Las Vegas
Vegas has absolutely everything! Along with the most popular and obvious choice of gambling, you have so much more to enjoy on your visit. World class spa's, restaurants, nightlife and concerts, you will never have a dull moment in this town. On our honeymoon we stayed in Encore, we loved it and decided to return for another stay. When you walk through the huge front doors and into the spacious foyer, you are met with the most vibrant red carpet and Feng Shui influenced design. The rooms are stunning; suites with floor to ceiling windows that boast a view of the famous Las Vegas Strip. I love the spacious rooms and bathrooms that Encore have and the bed sheets are good enough for royalty; high thread Egyptian cotton and you can buy them in the hotel shop to bring home with you. Everything about this hotel is 5 star quality.
After a 10 hour flight we freshened up and visited 'Society', a lovely restaurant in the Encore Casino. Here, we enjoyed a delicious meal and visited this restaurant a couple of more times throughout our stay. Every restaurant in the hotel has something different to offer and you will not be disappointed with the level of service or the quality of food. The lobby bar is perfect for a relaxing drink and not too far away you’ll find the Eastside Lounge, where singer Michael Montagne performs a live gig almost every night which is easy listening entertainment at its finest.
Jet lag and waking up at 4am is no problem in Las Vegas and it is the perfect time to hit the slots which is what we did the next morning. The Buffet at the Wynn Hotel is famous for its size and choice of food and when you visit you will see exactly why. Whether you are in the mood for fluffy pancakes at 8am or seafood at 2am you will find some delicious food at the Buffet.
If you like fashion and shopping you will love what is on offer in Las Vegas; High class fashion and affordable brands are side by side in this town with most hotels offering the best of window shopping. There is also the Fashion Mall at the north end of the strip which has everything from Macy’s to Apple. If like me, you love to indulge in a spa day while on holidays, many of the hotels on the strip have world class spas and you do not have to be a hotel guest to visit them.
When you are all shopped out and taking a break from your lucky streak on the blackjack tables, you can enjoy some of the attractions along the strip. Each hotel has an attraction to offer and I particularly like the White Tiger and Dolphin Sanctuary in The Mirage. You could travel the world without leaving the strip, climb the Eiffel Tour or visit the Luxor hotel and be transported to Egypt. The world’s best entertainment shows can be found in Las Vegas. You have such a wide choice including; Celine Dion or Elton John in Ceasers Palace and Britney in Planet Hollywood. You are never too far from Cirque de Soleil with most hotels offering a show from this famous brand.
Some of the world’s best known DJs have regular resident gigs in many of the hotels along the strip. If you do not fancy clubbing, then one of the most fun and free things to do is people watch, you really could see anything in this town.
A perfect way to end each night and in particular your last night, is to enjoy the beautiful Bellagio fountain show and plan your return trip to this amazing one of a kind town.