There’s fun to be had in Vegas – and of course the beauty of Sin City is that you just might be able to turn a small budget into a bigger one. Here’s a look at some of the highlights for Las Vegas visitors. Below is a look at the casinos, hotels, restaurants and entertainment options that’ll make your trip memorable.
Gamble
Of course, nobody goes to Vegas without at least considering doing a little gambling. For newcomers, the most important factor in choosing where to bet your hard-earned money is trust. SportsInteraction recently reported that the Wynn Las Vegas was the highest rated casino in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Most Trusted Brands” list. The building itself is a gleaming gold curve, unmissable on the skyline, and features all the games you’d expect, including slots, blackjack and craps. There are also daily poker tournaments.
Stay
The Wynn has luxurious rooms but if you can find less luxurious options in the Fremont Street area. The Golden Gate is over a century old, but the rooms have been recently renovated and represent a real bargain.
Eat
Most people know that it’s possible to drink more or less for free if you’re gambling at many casinos in Vegas, but there are also a huge range of dining options. High rollers will want to try Bar Masa at Aria, run by Japanese chef Masa Takayama, a veteran of the New York restaurant scene. The sashimi is flown across the Pacific several times a week and meals can set you back hundreds of dollars.
Also try the pizzas at Settebello on Green Valley Parkway – they’re excellent, authentically Italian and don’t forget Vegas’ legendary all-you-can-eat buffet
Listen
Entertainment options vary from huge shows and megastar performances to hot, sweaty bars with live bands. Rod Stewart appears at the Colosseum, Caesars Palace in September and October, with tickets starting at $74. Dinner & ticket specials are on offer.
To get closer to the spirit of rock & roll, try a visit to the Double Down Saloon on Paradise Road. The DDS never closes and there’s live music every night; acts have included Supersuckers and the Vibrators.
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Renee Blodgett is the founder of We Blog the World. The site combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network and has contributors from every continent in the world. Having lived in 10 countries and explored nearly 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural diversity.
She is also the CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media, a new media services consultancy focused on viral marketing, social media, branding, events and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped companies from 12 countries get traction in the market. Known for her global and organic approach to product and corporate launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an active user of social media, she helps clients navigate digital waters from around the world. Renee has been blogging for over 16 years and regularly writes on her personal blog Down the Avenue, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and other sites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Magazine and is listed as a new media influencer and game changer on various sites and books on the new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed as the 6th most influential woman in social media by Forbes Magazine on a Top 20 List.
Her passion for art, storytelling and photography led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography, which is a visual extension of her writing, the result of which has led to producing six photo books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
Renee is also the co-founder of Traveling Geeks, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to other countries to share and learn from peers, governments, corporations, and the general public in order to educate, share, evaluate, and promote innovative technologies.
