What a great week! We were so busy I barely had time to write. Of course now that we are siting on a runway with an hour before take-off, I can actually take a minute to write about our trip.
We saw four shows – Peepshow, LOVE, Country Superstars and Viva Elvis. Elvis was by far my favorite – if you even kind if like his music, you can’t miss it! The montages brought tears to my eyes and the closing act of Suspicious Minds was simply amazing. Also on my list is Jubilee (hello Vegas showgirls!), Le Reve and maybe the Playboy Comedy Show.
Golden Nugget was my favorite casino this time- don’t miss the tomato soup and bruschetta at Grotto- delicious! We managed to visit a lot of casinos this time but I still want to see Palace Station, Mandalay Bay, the Palms and Riveria. I was sad to see Sahara was closed for good because I am such a fan of old Vegas (and dives!).
Managed to see the lions napping and cuddling at the MGM lion habitat and the Mob Experience at the Tropicana was very cool. The ‘cast’ was super into it and made it a neat way to learn a lot about mob history in Vegas.
The only buffet we hit was Monte Carlo because it was so close to the Aria theater for the Elvis cirque show. We used Half Tix for each show and got great deals. They have so many shows and restaurants to choose from that you’d be silly not to use it. Great seats at every show too!
I spent a wonderfully luxurious afternoon at the Spa at SouthPoint. Pedicure and massage were both relaxing and worth it. The spa had a great steam room, soaking tub, hot tub and sauna that I made full use of – would go back in a heartbeat. I picked up sone great products – Skinceuticals and some hair products.
We stayed at Grand View which is a few minutes off the strip but I loved the extra space and washer/dryer in the room. We even managed to hit the gym a few times (have to exercise to keep up with our In and Out burgers!).
I love Vegas and can’t wait to come back! Next time…Golden Nugget or MGM.
Next stop: an overnight in Boston.
XXO
Bette
