World-class resorts are a big part of what separates Las Vegas from the rest. You know all about Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas and Mandalay Bay, but a new wave of luxurious locations, including Trump International, Palms Place and The Palazzo, offers more amazing options for every visitor.
Wynn Las Vegas is the only casino resort in the world to have the Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond rating. With designer name shopping, such as Oscar de la Renta and Manolo Blahnik, an 18-hole private golf course and onsite Ferrari-Maserati dealership, the property is a luxury lovers' paradise. The new VIP Indulgence Package at Le Rêve includes an evening of Perrier-Jouet champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, generously scaled lounge seating and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the famed aqua theater-in-the-round show. It’s elegance and extravagance you’ll only find in Las Vegas.
Want to take your experience to new heights? Skylofts at MGM Grand, ranging in size from 1,400 to 6,000 square feet, offer a 24-hour specialized butler service designed to indulge guests in the fine art of relaxation. The Music Butler is specially trained in iPod technology, the Dream Butler provides a unique selection of pillows and herbal teas and the Spa Butler prepares a selection of fragrant bath oils and salts, candlelight, aromatherapy and mood lighting for the perfect experience.
The newest jewel on the Las Vegas Strip, The Palazzo, caters to affluent travelers. Each room is a suite featuring a sunken living room, luxurious Egyptian linens from Anichini and remote-controlled Roman shades and curtains with first-of-its-kind 'touch control' technology.
But every Las Vegas visitor knows the real fun begins after you check in. The weather’s great, so spend a day at the pool! Las Vegas has the most fabulous pools, and the most exciting poolside parties, in the world.
One of the first pools to introduce European-style sunbathing to Las Vegas, Moorea Beach Club at Mandalay Bay, is still beaconing sun worshipers. Also offering this poolside perk to visitors are the GO Pool at Flamingo Las Vegas and BARE at The Mirage, which also invite guests to let go of their inhibitions and say goodbye to those pesky tan lines.
Las Vegas’ newest pool attraction is sure to whet your Vegas appetite – the adult-only Sapphire Pool at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. The Brazilian-style pool area boasts seven fully-outfitted cabanas with plenty to feast your eyes upon. The Sapphire pool cocktail waitresses celebrate South American influences, dressed in sexy bikinis, and serve drinks while a live deejay spins the latest tunes.
Another recent addition to the Las Vegas pool scene is Wet Republic, a 53,000- square-foot ultra pool at MGM Grand. Wet Republic features the only two saltwater pools on The Strip. In addition to the main pool area is an open-air ultra lounge featuring signature cocktails, premium bottle and pitcher service and sophisticated cuisine. A sundeck will transform into a stage that will host renowned DJs and entertainers.
TAO Beach, on the roof of TAO Nightclub at The Venetian, offers cabanas featuring high-definition plasma televisions, X-box consoles, iPod and DVD rentals, guests enjoy poolside manicures, pedicures, massages and order an exotic meal from the menu at TAO Asian Bistro.
Some of the hottest pool parties are happening off the Las Vegas Strip. The Palms Pool & Bungalows offer Ditch Fridays. Hosted by resident DJ Skribble of MTV fame, the parties feature live performances, fashion shows, prize giveaways and more. You can enjoy a drink at the Glass Bar, under an elevated, glass-bottomed deck pool -- comfortable for guests above and giving a very distinct Play Louder view to bar patrons below. There’s also The Waterfall Bar, tucked hidden behind a cascading, 12-foot waterfall, and the Entry Bar to greet guests as they enter the pool area. Plus, there are 27 cabanas, each equipped with a 32” LCD, speakers with individual volume control, a house phone, a lighted fan, refrigerator, and more.
The popular Rehab Sundays at Hard Rock Pool and Beach Club is back, too. In this adult beach-club atmosphere, floating palapas become dance floors with the music of famous deejays like Tiesto, Jonathan Peters and Scooter & Lavelle. Party-goers enjoy the Beach Bar & Grill or placing a bet right along the water’s edge at the gaming tables.
In Vegas, you can get a tan while enjoying live music by some of the top artists in the world. The Friday Night Live Concert Series at the Hard Rock Pool and the Summer Concert Series at Red Rock Resort’s Sandbar Backyard attract the biggest acts year after year. Tunes and tans, only in Vegas Right Now!