{"id":4400,"date":"2020-11-19T12:07:22","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T12:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?page_id=4400"},"modified":"2020-11-19T12:11:38","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T12:11:38","slug":"las-vegas-in-a-long-weekend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/las-vegas-in-a-long-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Las Vegas in a Long Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>September, 2012<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage has-small-gutter\"><ul><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-1\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"613\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christopher-alvarenga-OlxU3VfTI8w-unsplash-1024x613.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"0\" data-id=\"4405\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4405\" class=\"wp-image-4405\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christopher-alvarenga-OlxU3VfTI8w-unsplash-1024x613.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christopher-alvarenga-OlxU3VfTI8w-unsplash-300x180.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christopher-alvarenga-OlxU3VfTI8w-unsplash-768x460.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christopher-alvarenga-OlxU3VfTI8w-unsplash-1536x919.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christopher-alvarenga-OlxU3VfTI8w-unsplash-2048x1225.jpg 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christopher-alvarenga-OlxU3VfTI8w-unsplash-665x398.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christopher-alvarenga-OlxU3VfTI8w-unsplash-435x260.jpg 435w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christopher-alvarenga-OlxU3VfTI8w-unsplash-600x359.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-2\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cameron-rainey-2600214-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"1\" data-id=\"4406\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4406\" class=\"wp-image-4406\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cameron-rainey-2600214-819x1024.jpg 819w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cameron-rainey-2600214-240x300.jpg 240w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cameron-rainey-2600214-768x960.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cameron-rainey-2600214-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cameron-rainey-2600214-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cameron-rainey-2600214-665x831.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cameron-rainey-2600214-208x260.jpg 208w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cameron-rainey-2600214-480x600.jpg 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cameron-rainey-2600214-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-3\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010003-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"2\" data-id=\"4404\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4404\" class=\"wp-image-4404\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010003-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010003-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010003-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010003-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010003-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010003-347x260.jpg 347w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010003-600x450.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010003.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-4\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"3\" data-id=\"4409\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4409\" class=\"wp-image-4409\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-450x600.jpg 450w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-5\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010001-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"4\" data-id=\"4408\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4408\" class=\"wp-image-4408\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010001-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010001-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010001-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010001-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010001-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010001-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010001-450x600.jpg 450w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010001.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to experience the bright lights and all that Las Vegas has to offer?  I would be comfortable saying you could do it in a long weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Honestly, Las Vegas isn\u2019t for everyone and I find people either love it or hate it.&nbsp;&nbsp;For me honestly anything longer than 3 or 4 days and I am craving getting back to my &#8216;normal&#8217; life away from the over-stimulation and over-whelming crowds.&nbsp;&nbsp;I also feel, Vegas can be a once in a lifetime trip, even though I have been there five times myself for pleasure and business over the years.&nbsp;&nbsp;I will share some of my favourite things to do on a trip to Vegas with a tip for booking your trip in the Spring or Fall \u2013 the summer is HOT HOT HOT!&nbsp;&nbsp;Enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for where to dance and club, this isn\u2019t the blog for you!&nbsp;&nbsp;My style is different \u2013 maybe a concert, show or cocktails while watching live music rather than standing in long line ups for dance clubs and staying out late.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where to Stay<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think it is fair to say if it is your first time to \u201cSin City\u201d you should stay on the strip.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, there are other nice areas around town which you could consider, but newbies will want to stay in the heart of the action.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since I have been a few times, here are my top recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caesars.com\/paris-las-vegas?utm_campaign=GMB&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=local&amp;utm_term=ParisLasVegas&amp;utm_content=Hotel\">Paris Las Vegas<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 We stayed at the Paris when D and I traveled to Vegas together in 2012.  It was his first time to the city so we stayed in the heart of the action.&nbsp;&nbsp;One thing about Vegas is each hotel has a theme and if you haven\u2019t guess this one it\u2019s all things French including a mini Eiffel tower out front, little Parisian cafes and traditional cabernet shows in the casinos.&nbsp;&nbsp;It certainly combines old-world charm and style in the City of Lights and such a romantic spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can always dine 110 feet above the strip in the Eiffel Tower restaurant, which we will chat about later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"613\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-1116325_1920-1024x613.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4410\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-1116325_1920-1024x613.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-1116325_1920-300x180.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-1116325_1920-768x460.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-1116325_1920-1536x919.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-1116325_1920-665x398.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-1116325_1920-434x260.jpg 434w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-1116325_1920-600x359.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-1116325_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venetian.com\/\">The Venetian Las Vegas<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Feeling like going to Italy in Vegas?&nbsp;&nbsp;Than consider this hotel which is located about the mid-way point of the strip making most attractions easily accessible.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have stayed here a couple of times, mostly for conferences for me and pleasure for D!&nbsp;&nbsp;The rooms are huge with great views and the resort comes with endless amenities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inside you will find restaurants galore, shopping, casinos, and of course the option for romantic gondola rides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/venetian-562762_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4412\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4412\" class=\"wp-image-4412\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/venetian-562762_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/venetian-562762_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/venetian-562762_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/venetian-562762_1920-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/venetian-562762_1920-665x444.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/venetian-562762_1920-390x260.jpg 390w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/venetian-562762_1920-600x400.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/venetian-562762_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1206-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4413\" data-full-url=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1206-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4413\" class=\"wp-image-4413\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1206-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1206-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1206-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1206-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1206-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1206-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1206-347x260.jpg 347w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1206-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radissonhotels.com\/en-us\/hotels\/radisson-treasure-island-casino?cid=a:se+b:gmb+c:amer+i:local+e:rad+d:us+h:USATINV\">Treasure Island<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Looking for a cheaper option than The Venetian?&nbsp;&nbsp;Than look right across the street at this hotel.&nbsp;Again, the ideal location mid-way on the strip with a tropical pool and cabanas, and Gilley\u2019s Saloon for all the country music lovers all at an affordable price.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is home to Cirque du Soleil\u2019s, Mystere, which was my first Las Vegas show back in 2002.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1207-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4416\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1207-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1207-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1207-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1207-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1207-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1207-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1207-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1207-450x600.jpg 450w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1207-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/lasst-las-vegas-marriott\/\">Las Vegas Marriott<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Now this hotel isn\u2019t on the strip, but honestly it is so close if will feel like you are right there.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is within a short walk to the Convention Centre, the strip and the monorail station, which is perfect for accessing any area along the strip.&nbsp;&nbsp;We stayed here on points enjoying the views, deluxe amenities, root-top pool, 24-hour fitness facility and a quiet night sleep off strip.&nbsp;&nbsp;As we had been and done the Vegas thing, we opted for this place at the end of a trip to Utah \u2013 absolutely the perfect location for us and I would likely stay there going forward if we ever go back to Vegas again.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What to Do<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Walk the Strip \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Just get out and walk exploring all the unique hotel properties.&nbsp;&nbsp;As I said the hotels have themes, so just stroll along the strip walking in and out of the hotels exploring.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ride the roller coaster at the New York New York, watch the dancing fountains at the Bellagio, take a gondola ride at the Venetian, or take in the view from the top of the Stratosphere.  Honestly, this would be a better part of the day as the hotels are huge and the strip is about 6km long.  Along the way you will find an endless array of street performers!&nbsp;&nbsp;Happy people watching!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-246790_1920-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4418\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-246790_1920-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-246790_1920-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-246790_1920-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-246790_1920-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-246790_1920-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-246790_1920-347x260.jpg 347w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-246790_1920-600x450.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/las-vegas-246790_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take in a Show or Two<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The options for entertainment are endless from music, dancing, arts, magic, and so much more.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can book any of the shows in advance or you can wait till you are there and try for the discount shows at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tix4tonight.com\/\">Tix4Tonight<\/a>&nbsp;offering huge discounts for same day shows if you are flexible with the day\/times.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have seen a selection of Cirque Du Soleil shows including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cirquedusoleil.com\/las-vegas\/mystere\">Mystere<\/a>&nbsp;(Treasure Island),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bellagio.mgmresorts.com\/en\/entertainment\/o-by-cirque-du-soleil.html\">O<\/a>&nbsp;(Bellagio) and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mirage.mgmresorts.com\/en\/entertainment\/the-beatles-love.html\">Love<\/a>&nbsp;The Beatles (Mirage).&nbsp;&nbsp;They were all fabulous so it would be hard to pick my favourite.&nbsp;&nbsp;We also took part enjoying the greatest illusions of our time by the legendary showman of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com\/en\/entertainment\/david-copperfield.html\">David Copperfield<\/a>&nbsp;(MGM Grand).&nbsp;&nbsp;This show was proof that magic is as vast as our imaginations.&nbsp;&nbsp;What an incredible night.&nbsp;&nbsp;We also enjoyed some live music and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caesars.com\/paris-las-vegas\/things-to-do\/le-cabaret?utm_campaign=GMB&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=local&amp;utm_term=Le%20Cabaret&amp;utm_content=shows#.X6wgcy3My8U\">cabaret shows<\/a>&nbsp;right in our hotel at the Paris.&nbsp;&nbsp;Perhaps one too many Cosmopolitans that night \u2013 but a story for another time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010015-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4420\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010015-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010015-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010015-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010015-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010015-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010015-347x260.jpg 347w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010015-600x450.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010015.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take in a Concert<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 While you are there see what is going on at the&nbsp;<a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/6B09351B-EB93-464E-AC98-CD81D90D67A4\/xperiencing%20a%20Copperfield%20show%20is%20proof%20that%20%22magic%20is%20as%20vast%20as%20the%20imagination.%22\">T-Mobile arena<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Maybe you will be lucky enough to catch a show or a hockey game.&nbsp;&nbsp;We were fortunate enough to grab tickets to the Strait to Vegas show, the King of Country \u2013 Mr. George Strait &#8211; when we were there in September, 2016.&nbsp;&nbsp;This had been on my bucket list forever to see him in concert and I honestly kept pinching myself throughout the show.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was absolutely epic.&nbsp;&nbsp;Beyond the arena, you will also find other concerts throughout the city with artists who may have customized shows at various hotels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try your luck at the Casinos<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Now Vegas is famous for casinos and there is an endless selection.&nbsp;&nbsp;If gambling is your thing, which it isn\u2019t mine, then set a budget and have some fun with slots or tables.&nbsp;&nbsp;D enjoys gambling from time to time and took advantage of the casinos while I was busy at my conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;I would say it\u2019s worth experiencing this Vegas sport \u2013 you won\u2019t find me at any card tables, but I will try my odds on a slot machine or two!&nbsp;&nbsp;One thing to note is that casinos rarely have windows or clocks so it\u2019s easy to lose track of time \u2013 so set a timer on your phone and stick to it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gambling-machine-4926_1920-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4422\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gambling-machine-4926_1920-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gambling-machine-4926_1920-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gambling-machine-4926_1920-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gambling-machine-4926_1920-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gambling-machine-4926_1920-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gambling-machine-4926_1920-347x260.jpg 347w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gambling-machine-4926_1920-600x450.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gambling-machine-4926_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visit Fremont Street<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Welcome to Old Vegas!&nbsp;&nbsp;Here you have a five-block pedestrian covered mall with casinos, hotels, restaurants, live entertainment and a free nightly light and sound show.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is an experience not to be missed.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is best to just grab a taxi from your hotel to this district and enjoy yourself there for the better part of the night.&nbsp;&nbsp;We grabbed breakfast at an all-day breakfast joint which was glorious.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unfortunately, I don\u2019t recall the name of the place, but there are plenty of options to choose from.&nbsp;&nbsp;Enjoy just walking around this area \u2013 you may be lucky enough to catch free live entertainment in the streets!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1195-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4424\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4424\" class=\"wp-image-4424\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1195-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1195-300x300.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1195-150x150.jpg 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1195-768x768.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1195-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1195-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1195-100x100.jpg 100w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1195-665x665.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1195-260x260.jpg 260w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1195-200x200.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1195-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1197-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4425\" data-full-url=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1197.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4425\" class=\"wp-image-4425\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1197-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1197-300x300.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1197-150x150.jpg 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1197-768x768.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1197-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1197-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1197-100x100.jpg 100w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1197-665x665.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1197-260x260.jpg 260w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1197-200x200.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1197-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take a Helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 This was one of my favourite things we did.  We decided to get out of Las Vegas for part of the day and booked a Champagne Breakfast tour of the Grand Canyon.&nbsp;&nbsp;It will be pricey, likely a few hundred dollars a person depending on the package, the company and what is included.&nbsp;&nbsp;This was my second time in a helicopter and D\u2019s first.  We booked with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maverickhelicopter.com\/tour-listing\/las-vegas-grand-canyon\">Maverick Helicopter Tours<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;We departed early in the morning, flying over the iconic Hoover Dam, taking in views of Lake Mead and the Mojave Desert while enroute to the Grand Canyon.&nbsp;&nbsp;We landed 3500 feet below the rim on a private bluff taking in this natural wonder.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sipping champagne, we marvelled at the beauty of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World \u2013 thinking this is life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Round trip was about 3 hours so it won\u2019t take up too much of your time, but offer you an once in a lifetime adventure and a change of pace from the over-stimulating strip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010018-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4428\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4428\" class=\"wp-image-4428\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010018-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010018-2-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010018-2-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010018-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010018-2-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010018-2-347x260.jpg 347w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010018-2-600x450.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010018-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010028-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4429\" data-full-url=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010028-2.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4429\" class=\"wp-image-4429\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010028-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010028-2-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010028-2-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010028-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010028-2-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010028-2-347x260.jpg 347w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010028-2-600x450.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010028-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010041-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4431\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4431\" class=\"wp-image-4431\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010041-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010041-2-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010041-2-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010041-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010041-2-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010041-2-347x260.jpg 347w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010041-2-600x450.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010041-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010033-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4432\" data-full-url=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010033.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4432\" class=\"wp-image-4432\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010033-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010033-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010033-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010033-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010033-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010033-347x260.jpg 347w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010033-600x450.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010033.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefieldvegas.com\/\">Battlefield Las Vegas<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 D had booked us a fun afternoon here while I was in Vegas for a conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will ride in style being picked up at your strip or Fremont hotel in an authentic US military Humvee.&nbsp;&nbsp;D had booked me the GI Jane package and himself the Seal Team Six Experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;My weapons included a Sig P-226, MP5 SD and M4 CQBR if that means anything to any of you.&nbsp;&nbsp;My first time ever shooting \u2013 it was a bit of an adrenaline rush I could feel my blood pressure and pulse increasing.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was more fun than I anticipated and certainly gave me an appreciation for D\u2019s profession.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1225-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4435\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4435\" class=\"wp-image-4435\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1225-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1225-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1225-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1225-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1225-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1225-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1225-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1225-450x600.jpg 450w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1225-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4436\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4436\" class=\"wp-image-4436\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-1-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-1-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-1-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-1-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-1-450x600.jpg 450w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1240-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1233-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4438\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4438\" class=\"wp-image-4438\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1233-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1233-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1233-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1233-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1233-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1233-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1233-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1233-450x600.jpg 450w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1233-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where to Cocktail<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get started let me be clear \u2013 cocktailing in Vegas will be expensive AF.&nbsp;&nbsp;Be prepared to pay for your drinks at any of these locations unlike the casino floor.&nbsp;&nbsp;My recommendations, pick one or two locations and enjoy a drink each realizing you are paying more for the experience than the drinks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themobmuseum.org\/underground\/\">The Underground (Mob Museum)<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 There is nothing more fun than this full-service cocktail bar which also features a prohibition speakeasy and bootlegger exhibit.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have time the distillery tour is a must, but ensure you indulge in something from the menu of Prohibition-era!&nbsp;&nbsp;Such as craft cocktails like an Old Fashioned served (spoiler alert) in a hollowed-out book!&nbsp;&nbsp;I recommend detouring off the craziness of the strip to find this hidden gem.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-4667040-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4442\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-4667040-1024x683.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-4667040-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-4667040-768x512.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-4667040-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-4667040-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-4667040-665x443.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-4667040-390x260.jpg 390w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-4667040-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/velveteenrabbitlv.com\/\">Velveteen Rabbit<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Do you remember these books?&nbsp;&nbsp;They were some of my favourites where I could stay lost in a library aisle as a kid reading for hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;What I love about this place is the craft cocktails and beers, vintage d\u00e9cor and the live music they offer.&nbsp;&nbsp;It\u2019s the perfect spot to unwind with your favourite beverage while listening to great guest musicians.&nbsp;&nbsp;All cordials, liqueurs and bitters are made in-house and the hand-crafted cocktails are created by the rotating availability of seasonal ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com\/lounges-bars\/the-chandelier\">The Chandelier<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 You will find this multi-story (three floors) bar in The Cosmopolitan Hotel.&nbsp;&nbsp;It\u2019s elegant as the lights dance against the Swarovski crystals, feeling like you are nestled inside a huge crystal chandelier.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each floor will offer a different vibe from a happening social spot to a more secluded lounge.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pick your style and explore.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waldorfastorialasvegas.com\/dining\/skybar\/\">SkyBar<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 High above the strip on the 23<sup>rd<\/sup>&nbsp;floor of the Waldorf Astoria you will find this bar offering signature cocktails paired with a top-notch view.&nbsp;&nbsp;Have some fun and try the \u2018Golden Knight\u2019 as when in Vegas \u2013 sip and soak in the view from the city of lights.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"656\" height=\"658\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-7.53.52-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4443\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-7.53.52-PM.jpg 656w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-7.53.52-PM-300x300.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-7.53.52-PM-150x150.jpg 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-7.53.52-PM-100x100.jpg 100w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-7.53.52-PM-259x260.jpg 259w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-7.53.52-PM-200x200.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-7.53.52-PM-598x600.jpg 598w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where to Dine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eiffeltowerrestaurant.com\/\">Eiffel Tower<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 I told you we would come back to this!&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2012, on D\u2019s first trip to Vegas we had dinner here and it was one of the best dinners of our lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;We still talk about this experience today.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you don\u2019t think you are actually getting to Paris anytime soon, take this opportunity to be whisked to the top of the Eiffel tower where you will find a romantic ambiance, a table overlooking the dancing Bellagio fountains below with the most unforgettable French cuisine.&nbsp;&nbsp;As the saying goes for the $65 pre-dinner cocktails and a $500 dinner there is MasterCard and for this experience with the love of my life is priceless.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are somethings that money can\u2019t buy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010071-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4446\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010071-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010071-2-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010071-2-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010071-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010071-2-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010071-2-347x260.jpg 347w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010071-2-600x450.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P1010071-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venetian.com\/restaurants\/delmonico-steakhouse.html\">Delmonico Steakhouse<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Of course I am going to offer up an epic steakhouse to consider and this is an amazing one.&nbsp;&nbsp;Owned and operated by Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse you will find a classic steakhouse with a New Orleans twist.&nbsp;&nbsp;Perhaps my love for NOLA, creole inspired cuisine and steak drew me in here.&nbsp;&nbsp;Entering through 12 foot oak doors you will find a warm, cozy and intimate setting where you can dine under vaulted ceilings.&nbsp;&nbsp;We had a table in front of a large epic wine rack anxiously awaiting to pair a bottle of our favourite vintage with something from the menu selection to please any carnivore.&nbsp;&nbsp;As our main arrived, the Chateaubriand, the fellow diners were drawn to watch and I wondered if they looked on with intrigue or envy, as the masterpiece that was placed before us perfectly pairing with the asparagus and whipped garlic smashed potatoes.&nbsp;&nbsp;A truly glorious meal and if you love a steakhouse \u2013 put this on your list and maybe treat yourself to a romantic gondola ride after.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1218-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4448\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1218-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1218-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1218-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1218-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1218-347x260.jpg 347w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1218-600x450.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_1218.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bellagio.mgmresorts.com\/en\/restaurants\/the-buffet.html\">The Buffet at Bellagio<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 I am not a lover of buffets, but this one is glorious.&nbsp;&nbsp;Be warned that the good buffets in town will have long lines, so be prepared to arrive in advance and wait in line.&nbsp;&nbsp;This buffet is expensive AF for two people, but the seafood alone is worth the cost.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is also known for its champagne brunch on the weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/southpointcasino.com\/dining\/michaels-gourmet-room\">Michael\u2019s Gourmet Room<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 You know D and I love some fine dining and here you will find the best kept fine dining secret in Las Vegas.&nbsp;&nbsp;I can\u2019t take credit for this gem of a find, D did the research, booked us a reservation where we were greeted with tuxedoed waiters, high back red velour chairs where we indulged on the freshest steak and seafood underneath a canopy of crystal chandeliers.&nbsp;&nbsp;The service is incredible with an extreme attention to detail.&nbsp;&nbsp;It\u2019s upscale and classy where you will find some customers in full evening gowns and suits and even their signature sorbet intermezzo is topped with Dom Perignon.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are looking to pamper yourself, make a reservation and although it\u2019s a few miles south of Mandalay Bay \u2013 it\u2019s completely worth the trip.&nbsp;&nbsp;I think the highlight is the tableside presentations especially our waiter igniting the bananas Foster flamb\u00e9 which we shared at the end.&nbsp;&nbsp;To this day, I think D must have had a good day in one of the casinos to book us a reservation here, but he will never tell!&nbsp;&nbsp;Cheers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"488\" height=\"638\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-7.55.26-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4450\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?attachment_id=4450\" class=\"wp-image-4450\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-7.55.26-PM.jpg 488w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-7.55.26-PM-229x300.jpg 229w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-7.55.26-PM-199x260.jpg 199w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-7.55.26-PM-459x600.jpg 459w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li 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