MORE thaN POOl PaRtIES: - R and R Case Study
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MORE thaN POOl PaRtIES: - R and R Case Study
SPEND YOUR SUMMER IN SUMMER 2012 SPEND SUMMER outside and stay oh so cool. more than pool parties: Get a distinctly grown-up game plan for your Vegas vacation. VisitLasVegas.com VisitLasVegas.com Azure Pool at Palazzo , r e m m u s e k i Life, l t. r o h s is too The summer is short, and if you just keep working, it will pass you by. You know how hard you’ve been working for a getaway. And you know yours is long overdue. So take another look at those vacation days you’ve been accruing and ask yourself, “What am I waiting for?” Then, find the answer here, in the pages of this guide, or online at www.VisitLasVegas.com. Use our handy itinerary builder to create the getaway you’ve been dreaming about during those endless meetings, calls and commutes. Take those vacation days you’ve been earning in fabulous Las Vegas. Take back your summer. 2 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com VisitLasVegas.com • Las Vegas Summer 2012 3 E n t e r ta inm e n t Stage spectacles full of wonder and delight. Celine Dion Photo by Gérard Schachmes Celine Dion KÀ Hit a high note with the legendary songstress at Caesars Palace. She’s back in her custom Colosseum, and audiences can’t get enough. You know all the words. Sing along to all your favorite hits and see them like never before. The stage at Cirque du Soleil’s® KÀ at MGM Grand rotates, pivots and transforms as the story requires. Performers leap, hurtle, and scale up and down the moving stage to bring this story of conflict and love to gravity-defying life. It’s one of seven Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas. Chippendales There’s a reason they’re the world’s most recognized brand name in ladies’ entertainment. The abs. The quads. The hair. Bring your favorite girls to the Rio and get ready for eye candy with great moves to boot. Dance numbers may get interactive. You’ve been warned. → continued on p.6 4 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com KÀ Photo by Eric Jamison/Studio J Inc. Costumes by Marie-Chantale Vaillancourt. Look beyond the dazzling lights, engaging street performers and the jaw-dropping resorts. Wonderful entertainment awaits inside our hotels. Caesars The Smith Center E n t e r ta inm e n t LAS VEGAS FOR ONLY 49 79 $ FROM $ Look beyond the dazzling lights, engaging street performers and the jaw-dropping resorts. WEEKEND Wonderful entertainment awaits MIDWEEK inside our hotels. Blue Man Group The Smith Center Great music and fantastic direction make this show a must-see. They’re blue, mysterious and musical. You’ll laugh throughout as the audience is expected to participate in the hilarity. Get ready for a truly interactive experience at The Venetian through summer. In the fall, catch their act at Monte Carlo. New to Downtown Las Vegas is The Smith Center, a world-class performing arts center that presents the best and brightest in stage, speakers and music. This cultural complex brings a new flair and love of the arts to Southern Nevada and offers a serene alternative to the bustling resorts. Le Rêve – The Dream Witness stunning feats and aquatic acrobatics at the romantic Le Rêve – The Dream at Wynn Las Vegas. It’s artistry in the air and the water as a troupe of trained performers wow audiences five nights a week. For complete show listings and events see page 26 – 29, or go to VisitLasVegas.com/Entertainment. Le Rêve – The Dream Photo by Tomasz Rossa Includes a Free Upgrade to a Midview Room, Two Cocktails at the Pool, Free Airport Shuttle and Much More! Stay Thru December 29, 2012 For Reservations Call 1-866-791-7626 Or Visit SouthPointCasino.com Mention Offer Code LVCVA12 NO RESORT FEES Must be booked by August 15, 2012. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Not valid on group bookings. Management reserves all rights. Included items are for paid guests 21 or older. Must be 21 or older to reserve a room. SouthPointCasino.com 6 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com S pa s Not everything in Vegas is about the hustle and bustle. Treat yourself to a day at the spa where you’ll feel like you’re the only guest in the world. It’s exactly what you need to leave work behind and slip into a real summer vacation. The Spa at Bellagio. Qua Baths and Spa at Caesars Palace The Spa at Green Valley Ranch Try a soothing hot stone massage at the spa recently voted one of the nation’s top 100 spa experiences. Then test out the other side of the coin in the snow room. That’s right, actual indoor snow, where the flakes melt on your warm skin. Try a refreshing Back to Nature facial and a Gentleman’s facial for, well … gentlemen. It’s off the Strip, but worth the trip. Green Valley Ranch’s luxury overlaps into the spa, and guests have access to the renowned pool. The Spa at Ravella at Lake Las Vegas Spa & Salon Vdara Discover a lively cool plunge pool and a range of calming massages for individuals and couples alike. The serenity of the lake and the opulence of the Ravella resort make a day relaxing and rejuvenating. Add a sundry of treatments and you’ll float away, unable to remember work at all. Balinese Treatment Room at The Spa at Four Seasons. 8 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com Stratosphere Escape to a journey of holistic health at this eco-conscious, 18,000-square-foot, bi-level spa, salon and fitness center. Check out the full menu of services at each location to create your ultimate spa day. View more spas and search services at VisitLasVegas.com/Spa. VisitLasVegas.com • Las Vegas Summer 2012 9 Crystals S h o p p in g Amp up the luxury and treat yourself to a shopping spree at the sleek Crystals at CityCenter. This eye-catching architectural feat is home to boutiques by Tom Ford, Versace and Mui Mui to name just a few. Surrounded by beautiful art installations and unique sculptures, you may want to stay all day. Shop VEGAS Passport Just bring this “Shop Vegas Passport” and redeem it for gifts and/or discounts at any of the Shop Las Vegas partners below. For more information on shopping in Las Vegas, go to VisitLasVegas.com/Shopping. The Grand Canal Shoppes Miracle Mile Shops Fashion Show Las Vegas has built a name for itself as the destination for the serious shopper. Find all of the things you want and all of the things you never knew you needed at our wide array of shops and boutiques. There’s a shop for every want, every need and every budget. Fashion Show Miracle Mile Shops This multisensory, mid-Strip shopping haven is known for its impromptu fashion shows, which turn the floor into instant runways. You’ll find Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, as well as such boutiques as French Connection, a two-story Forever 21 and the brand-new international hot spot, Topshop. Just steps off the bustling Strip, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood offers 1.2 miles of shops. The center is home to H&M, Sugar Factory, Original Penguin, GUESS, Urban Outfitters and True Religion Brand Jeans. There's truly something for everyone. Las Vegas Premium Outlets, North & South Find your favorite stores at VisitLasVegas.com/shopping. Redeem at store Information/Concierge Center. Shop Las Vegas is sponsored by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The Shop Las Vegas program is open to all nonresidents of Nevada 21 years and older. Offers are available while supplies last, and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. SUMMER VEGAS FUN 99 $ ROOM RATES FROM 26 Includes Free Buffets or Food Discounts Book Now at summervegasfun.com The Orleans Flair and flavor of the famed “Big Easy” meet the fun and dazzle of Las Vegas Gold Coast Located just minutes from the famed Las Vegas Strip or call 1-888-LV-COAST Both ends of the Strip feature a collection of the best outlets for miles. Great designer names, like Burberry and Coach, are just a few of the chic finds you’ll discover at these impressive outlets. Take your time to find the best deals on anything from suits to sneakers and everything in between. 10 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com Stroll along the indoor canals beneath a sprawling blue sky and take in the unique offerings at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian. Dooney & Bourke, Davidoff and BCBGMAXAZRIA are some of the names you’ll find enveloped in a generous dose of old-world charm. Walk from one end to the other or hop a gondola to get you there. Suncoast All the action of Vegas with the relaxation of a quiet getaway Sam’s Town If you’re ready for fun, then you’re ready for Sam’s Town! The Grand Canal Shoppes D inin g d n u o r A y Ever r Corne Man cannot live on thrills alone. There will come a moment when you need to refuel and Las Vegas is more than prepared to deliver the goods. Vegas offers some of the most varied and creative cuisine in the world. Here are a few to check out now. Gordon Ramsay Steak Gordon Ramsay Steak La Cave Wine and Food Hideaway Paris Las Vegas brings you the newest steak venue on the Strip. Opened in May of this year, the chef known by millions of TV viewers for whipping restaurants into shape will show you how it’s done. This warm, inviting space, with pool views and lounge seating, feels anything but casual. And the dishes will entice and surprise as well. But that’s just the Wynn way – making the ordinary, extraordinary. Enjoy shared appetizers, oven-fired pizzas and an impressive array of wines. China Poblano at The Cosmopolitan Photo by Jeff Green China Poblano Andre’s Restaurant P.J. Clarke’s What do Chinese food and Mexican food have in common? Everything, if you ask acclaimed chef José Andrés at The Cosmopolitan. He opened this culinary mash-up to rave reviews, combining a world’s worth of specialty spices to bring out the best in both cultures. Chase your dim sum with a spicy lobster taco to experience the whole shebang. Celebrity chef Andre Rochat’s namesake consistently ranks high, nabbing honors from international food critics. Experience some of the finest French cuisine outside of France right here at Monte Carlo. Experienced bartenders delight in serving up your favorite classic cocktails at this classic saloon in the belly of The Forum Shops at Caesars. In addition to their great steaks and chops, P.J. Clarke’s offers some of the freshest clams and oysters in town. Cozy up in one of their leather banquettes and get to shuckin’. View more dining options at VisitLasVegas.com/restaurants. the D LAS VEGAS THE NEWEST CASINO IN TOWN IS CALLING YOU! Sage Sage at ARIA serves contemporary American cuisine spiced with global influences. Acclaimed chef Shawn McClain combines fresh produce, artisanal meats and sustainable seafood with an emphasis on simple, clean flavors and seasonal ingredients. The custom cocktails aren’t bad either. La Cave Cellar Photo by Barbara Kraft Be part of an experience with services and amenities you won’t find anywhere else... the D Las Vegas...the electric nightlife, the seductive atmosphere and of course...the ultimate gaming playground. Steak Beef Wellington at Gordon Ramsay Steak Rooms starting at $29 weekdays. Call 702-388-2400 and ask for offer GLVC12. Downtown Las Vegas at the east end of Fremont Street Experience • theD.com Must be 21 years or older. Management reserves all rights. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. ©2012 the D Las Vegas. Newly renovated rooms opening in phases throughout Summer 2012 CenterCut at Flamingo Photo by Chelsea McManus 12 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com VOTED BEST VIDEO POKER IN VEGAS! I t ine r a r y Of course, a steak goes great with a classic, no-nonsense drink. 35 Steaks + Martinis at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers both. Wind down with a stop at Andre’s Cigar + Cognac Lounge at Monte Carlo. Settle in by the fire, light up a stogie and share some stories. Vegas gets a lot of attention for pool parties and thumping nightclubs. And sure, we’ve got plenty of that, but for the slightly more sophisticated traveler, there are more ways than you know to fill your days. Check in to The Signature at MGM Grand or Trump International Hotel, where everyone feels like a high-roller. PLAY LATE. SLEEP LATER. Trump Penthouse Venture into the desert for the 72-par course at the Cascata Golf Club. This beautiful, undulating course varies from desert to canyon terrain. Andre’s Cigar + Cognac Lounge Oscar’s Steakhouse at Plaza Hotel and Casino, named after the legendary former mayor, offers diners more than great steaks. Enjoy views of classic Downtown and walk in the footsteps of the Rat Pack. To experience quintessential Vegas nightlife, but stay off the dance floor, check out Foundation Room atop Mandalay Bay. The intimate venue features several different rooms where you can lounge, relax and take in breathtaking Strip views. BRAND NEW SUITES NEWLY RENOVATED CASINO $ 99 Sun — Thurs • $129 Fri — Sat Includes 2 breakfasts per night stayed To book your suite, go to goldengatecasino.com or call 1-800-426-1906 and use promo code GGLVV12. Hurry! offer must be booked by July 29. rooms based on availability. Must be 21 or older. also, call for great rates on our standard rooms. A GOOD GAMBLE SINCE 1906 Schedule a tee time at Bali Hai Golf Club. It’s conveniently located on the south end of the Strip, but you’ll love it for the crisp, white sand traps, exotic palms and manicured greens. 10X Odds on Dice All Blackjacks Pay 3 to 2 Best Slot Free Play in Las Vegas Oscar’s Steakhouse Foundation Room all new... always original. Located Downtown on the Fremont Street Experience One Fremont Street • Las Vegas, NV 89101 • 800-426-1906 • goldengatecasino.com 14 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com VisitLasVegas.com • Las Vegas Summer 2012 15 I t ine r a r y First-timer Everyone’s first time is exciting. And while many are nervous they won’t know what to do, rest assured, we’ve got you covered. In fact, it would be hard to do it wrong. That’s because around every corner, there’s an only Vegas experience you won’t soon forget. It’s easy to be overwhelmed on your first trip to Vegas, but fret not – you can always come back. Try staying somewhere familiar like Palms Casino Resort. You’ll recognize it from reality TV, award shows and more. And with fantasy suites, pools that hang over balconies and clubs that are literally on fire, you’ll have plenty of stories to tell back home. The Forum Shops There are plenty of places to pick up souvenirs, but why not really treat yourself and bring home some of the hottest fashions, housewares and more from the world’s premier retailers at The Forum Shops at Caesars. While you’re squeezing in everything you possibly can on your first trip to Vegas, make an appointment at the Red Rock Spa. You’ll want to go home rested and rejuvenated before you head back to work. Inside Hoover Dam While you’re in the area, check off one of America’s wonders from your bucket list. Make the short trip to Hoover Dam – take the tour, then walk to the halfway point and stand in Nevada and Arizona at the same time. You’ve come for a party, and here, we start them during the day. One of the hottest around is Wet Republic at MGM. Wear your tiniest bikini, order an ice-cold drink and dive in. There’s more to see and do in Las Vegas than you can For celebrity spotting, Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan is proving to be one of the hot spots. And when the sun sets, head over to Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas. This lush oasis in the middle of the thriving Strip provides an exotic respite from the hustle and bustle, with celeb sightings, worldclass DJs and dancing all night long. Another stop you must make is at the Fountains of Bellagio. You may have seen the water show on television, but it cannot be replicated, even in HD. Donn Arden’s Jubilee! Shows in Vegas offer everything under the sun, but none pay tribute to classic Vegas entertainment like Jubilee! at Bally’s. One of the few remaining shows to feature authentic bedazzled and feathered showgirls. But it’s Zumanity by Cirque du Soleil at New York-New York that amazes among the newer style shows. It’s the acrobatic, musical, costumed affair you’d expect from the French troupe, but with a distinctly adult vibe. 16 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com BUY 2 NIGHTS GET 1 FREE IN LAS VEGAS THIS SUMMER! possibly imagine. But it’s fun trying. Stay at any one of our Las Vegas Marriott Hotels, and enjoy your third night free with great rates starting from $109/night. Courtyard Las Vegas Convention Center 702.791.3600 www.lasvegascourtyard.com SpringHill Suites Las Vegas Convention Center 702.433.5880 www.lasvegasconventioncenterspringhillsuites.com Residence Inn Las Vegas Convention Center 702.796.9300 www.residenceinnlasvegasconventioncenter.com Residence Inn Las Vegas Hughes Center 702.650.0040 www.lasvegasresidenceinn.com Las Vegas Marriott 702.650.2000 www.lasvegasmarriott.com ® Chateau Night Club Chateau Nightclub & Gardens This offer is valid from May 1, 2012 through August 25, 2012 and based on availability at participating hotels in Las Vegas. This offer is not valid toward pre-existing reservations and cannot be combined with any other offer. Blackout dates may apply. Be sure that promotional code ES7 appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code ES7. VisitLasVegas.com • Las Vegas Summer 2012 17 One H ur Shrimp Cocktail at Golden Gate If you’ve got one hour before dinner, before your show or while you’re waiting for your friends to join you poolside, we’ve got some great ways to spend it. You’ve heard of the frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity 3 at Caesars Palace, but its $1,000 sundae is just the refreshing way to indulge this summer. And once you see it, you’ll want to eat it in well under an hour. Maybe order two. It’s Vegas, after all. It’s refined. It’s civilized. And most of all, it’s delicious. The Tea Room at Mandarin Oriental offers a wide selection of teas and light snacks in this comfortable lounge overlooking the Strip. The Tea Room at Mandarin Oriental Big Shot at Stratosphere Shrimp cocktail at Golden Gate has long been considered one of Vegas’ great treasures. For $1.99 you can get a fresh shrimp cocktail like Dean and Sammy used to enjoy. There isn’t a better deal in town. Fried Twinkies at Mermaid’s on Fremont Street. You’ll see the colorful showgirls with complimentary Mardi Gras beads and you’ll know you’re there. Head to the back and order up. Then leave a powdered sugar trail to make sure you can find your way back for seconds. You work hard for every hour of vacation time you earn. And as you add them up, you want to spend them wisely. Your Vegas summer vacation may be long or it may be a weekend, but if you plan it right, you can get the most out of every hour you’ve cashed in. 18 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com The recently remodeled Stratosphere takes thrills to new levels. From the rides on the roof to the restaurants inside, you'll experience breathtaking views and unforgettable summer vacation memories. → continued on p.20 VisitLasVegas.com • Las Vegas Summer 2012 19 TWO H urs If you’ve got a two-hour chunk of time, you should grab a cab or strap on your walking shoes and explore the Strip beyond your hotel. Grab lunch on the veranda at Terra Verde at Green Valley Ranch. The Italian fare is authentic, elegant and satisfying. It’s also a short drive from the Strip and near shopping, gaming, nightlife and more. Take a trip through vintage Vegas by visiting the Downtown hotels. Be sure to stop in the newly renovated The D Las Vegas, formerly Fitzgeralds. Order up a cocktail and enjoy the summer evenings on the patio at Vue Bar. Fremont Street Experience Explore the intricacies of the human body at BODIES … The Exhibition at Luxor. See these preserved bodies in all their glory and learn about the different systems inside your own body. It’s mesmerizing and thought-provoking. And also, really freaking cool. The Wine Cellar at the Rio Suites Hotel and Casino offers tastings and a vast array of bottles to take home. The collection of more than 50,000 bottles is estimated to be valued at more than $10 million. Peruse the collection at your leisure under stone arches and endless racks. But connoisseurs will be most impressed by the historic bottles from famous collections, like that of Thomas Jefferson. DOWNTOWN IS COWBOY TOWN! THE NEW GOLD RUSH HAS BEGUN Grab your suit, your sun block and your bravery for a plunge through the waterslide at Golden Nugget. It’s no traditional tube you’ll be sliding through. The slide runs through the shark tank. And The Tank sits in the middle of the pool, which is where you’ll want to be this summer. → continued on p.22 Saddle up for this country all star roster - performing in the intimate 600-seat showroom RUSH TOWER ROOM MERLE HAGGARD THE HIDEOUT SLIDE THROUGH OUR 200,000-GALLON SHARK AQUARIUM at The Tank pool – voted “Top 10 Hotel Swimming Pools in the World” by Forbes Traveler. December 7 & 8 DINE ON DELICIOUS FARE at one of our seven award-winning restaurants. CHARLIE DANIELS BAND December 9 & 10 LEAVE YOUR CARES BEHIND in our luxurious spa. The Tank at the Golden Nugget Madame Tussauds Las Vegas wax museum brings your favorite celebrities to life in living color. You can stand right next to Elvis, take the stage with Celine or rock out with Gwen Stefani. Enter outside The Venetian and leave starstruck. EXPERIENCE WORLD-CLASS NIGHTLIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT with Gordie Brown Live, Country Superstars, Merle Haggard, Charlie Daniels Band, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Randy Travis THE OAK RIDGE BOYS UNWIND IN THE MODERN COMFORT of our new Rush Tower rooms and suites. SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP in our retail boutiques. RANDY TRAVIS December 11 & 12 December 13 & 14 ALLOW US TO RE-INTRODUCE YOU TO THE GOLDEN NUGGET HOTEL & CASINO THE TANK facebook.com/goldennuggetlv 20 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com CHART HOUSE twitter.com/goldennuggetlv SAME CLASS. NEW ERA. • 800-634-3454 • GOLDENNUGGET.COM For tickets and more information, please call 1-866-946-5336 or book online at goldennugget.com Three H urs If you’ve got a solid three hours, make a commitment to good times and good food. Call for reservations at the Strip’s premier restaurants, then relax, order a bottle of wine and enjoy. This summer will be your last chance to see Viva ELVIS™ by Cirque du Soleil® at ARIA. And for Elvis fans who love to shake, rattle and roll to his tunes, this acrobatic, musical spectacular is a can’t-miss. LIQUID at ARIA Even on vacation you don’t have to miss the latest summer blockbusters. Hit the South Point Hotel Casino and order up a big bucket of popcorn with extra butter and some chocolate candies for an old-fashioned date night. → continued on p.24 The pools at ARIA are a lush oasis in the heart of the Strip. Towering palms surround comfy lounges and wellappointed cabanas. Relax at the main pools or step into LIQUID, where the DJ keeps a party going all day long. Viva Elvis. Photos by Julie Aucoin, Costumes by Stefano Canulli. A block from the Strip, you’ll find the Renaissance. Inside, you’ll discover a gem of a steak house in Envy. From delectable Angus filet to aged bone-in rib eye, steak is done right here. And the atmosphere blends traditional steak house with Vegas glam flawlessly. See why it’s one of Vegas’ best-kept secrets. Get to Boulder City. It’s beautiful. It’s nature at its best. And it’s got the Coffee Cup, with the thickest, crispiest bacon you can imagine. You can stop at the brewery while antiquing or take to the skies at the Bootleg Canyon Flightlines, where soaring over the desert brings you new perspective on Southern Nevada. COME EXPERIENCE HOOTERS 33% OFF ROOMS JULY 15 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 The Showroom at The Orleans brings in some of comedy’s brightest. Start with dinner at Big Al’s Oyster Bar and enjoy a night in New Orleans without ever leaving Vegas. Hooters Casino has everything you need for the perfect summer getaway! Visit our new gaming area featuring enhanced pay tables and some of the hottest new slots such as The Hangover, and Big Buck. Sign up for our Owl Rewards Program, play and earn the potential to get up to $100 in Free Slot Play on us*. All that excitement is sure to build an appetite, so be sure to check out our all new Everything Under $9.99 menu at Mad Onion. And, as always, we have the best wings in town at our World Famous Hooters Restaurant. We also have an exciting entertainment line-up every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Don’t forget to visit with our World Famous Hooters Girls! Book today by calling 800-726-7366 and mention GO2LV12 or go online at hooterscasinohotel.com Must be 21 years of age or older. Excludes non-refundable rooms, blackout dates apply. *See Owl Rewards Club for details. 22 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com VisitLasVegas.com • Las Vegas Summer 2012 HCH034b_ADInsert.indd 1 23 6/5/12 9:40 AM Four H urs Grand Canyon Skywalk If you’ve got four or more hours to burn in this city of sensory overload, you can do almost anything. Here are some of our picks for can’t-miss adventures. Carnaval Court, outside Harrah’s, is the outdoor bar and club where live music is always playing and the drinks are always pouring. The dancing lasts well into the night and before you know it, time will have slipped away and memories will have replaced it. Town Square r e m m u S s Thi Hoover Dam With more than 550 miles of shoreline, Lake Mead Recreational Area offers outdoor enthusiasts year-round opportunities for swimming, water skiing, camping, boating, fishing, tours and cruises. You can even see the Hoover Dam from a fish-eye view. Save your quarters for an afternoon at JoyStixx inside Hooters Casino. The famous gamer girls serve you at pool tables, booths or the sports bar. Mesquite Primm Valley Golf Club Spend a day at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa. Make it a his-and-hers afternoon. A vacation within a vacation. One of you can golf the beautiful TPC Las Vegas course while the other gets rejuvenated with a poolside massage. Walk hand in hand past the Koi pond and wonder why you didn’t do this before. 24 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com Just 80 miles north of Las Vegas and near the Utah border, Mesquite offers indoor and outdoor adventure. Visitors are free to explore the surrounding picturesque desert, tee off at their choice of world-class golf courses, indulge in delectable dining or pamper themselves at luxury spas. Laughlin Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino Laughlin Spend an afternoon at Town Square. Catch a movie. Shop Michael Stars, Juicy Couture and The Container Store. Or enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants. It’s on Las Vegas Boulevard, but removed from the scene. Lake Mead Just southeast of Las Vegas, this thriving town fronts the majestic Colorado River. Its hotel-casinos feature mainstays, such as giant gaming halls, showrooms and restaurants. It’s a favorite with RV enthusiasts, but there are a multitude of hotels and motels as well. There are plenty of spectacular events in store for the summer such as Chef’s Food Fest and River Regatta as well as great performers such as Kenny Loggins, Joe Cocker, and Huey Lewis & the News to keep you entertained. Grand Canyon It’s a one-hour flight from Las Vegas, or a short stop on your drive here. But it’s one of America’s treasures. And if you haven’t seen it in person, it’s a must. Over millions of years, the Colorado River carved this natural wonder that is one mile deep and 277 miles long. Sightseeing air tours and ground tours of the Grand Canyon depart Las Vegas daily for half-day, full-day and overnight excursions. Boulder City This humble Nevada town is approximately 20 miles from Las Vegas and just a few miles from Hoover Dam. Boulder City offers a quaint, smalltown destination. Enjoy Main Street shops, antiques, and a diner known for its thick-cut bacon and hot coffee. Skydive, kayak, boat, fish or zipline. Primm A short half hour from Las Vegas on the California-Nevada border, Primm has it all – shopping, dining, gaming, big-name entertainment, golf, one of the world’s tallest and fastest roller coasters, and theaters. It’s an excellent way to break up a drive from Southern California and an excellent way to spend a few hours strolling through your favorite stores searching for discounts. VisitLasVegas.com • Las Vegas Summer 2012 25 Summer Events Guide JULY July 13 – 22 NBA Summer League Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion July 11 – 28 Oliver! July 13 – 22 NBA Summer League Thomas & Mack Center Daniel Tosh The Mirage, Terry Fator Theatre The Smith Center July 18 - 28 Spring Mountain Ranch State Park July 19 RNR Presents The Elements Mandalay Bay, House of Blues Thur. Live at Blvd Social Club with AWOLNATION The Cosmopolitan, Boulevard Pool July 19 – 21 Garth Brooks Encore Las Vegas, Theater July 20 Joe Nichols Silverton, Veil Pavilion The Airborne Toxic Event Fremont Street Experience Steel Panther Mandalay Bay Resort, House of Blues Sublime with guests Rome & Cypress Hill Mandalay Bay, Beach John Edward Flamingo Willie Nelson Sunset Station, Amphitheater Lee Greenwood and Crystal Gayle Buffalo Bill’s, Star of the Desert Arena July 22 Summer Slaughter Tour starring Cannibal Corpse Mandalay Bay, House of Blues July 24 – August 19 Celine Dion Hard Rock Hotel, Poolside Caesars Palace, The Colosseum Ledisi B.G.T.Y. Tour with special guest Eric Benet July 26 Mandalay Bay, House of Blues Kenny G Sunset Station, Amphitheater Bill Cosby TI – Treasure Island, Theater August 4 Seal with special guest Macy Gray Palms, Pearl Concert Theater Gold Coast, Showroom Lounge Joe Nichols Silverton, Veil Pavilion 26 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com August 24 The Smith Center, Reynolds Hall Huey Lewis & The News Weird Al Yankovic August 24 – 25 Nicki Minaj August 25 July 31 Jay Leno The Mirage, Terry Fator Theatre August August 2 Steve Harvey Grand Stand-up Final MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena One Direction – 2013 World Tour Mandalay Bay, Event Center Mandalay Bay, Events Center World Hip Hop Dance Championship 2012 The Orleans, Arena Herbalife World Football Challenge 2012 Spring Mountain Ranch Martina McBride Green Valley Ranch, Event Center Thur. Live at Blvd Social Club with Mad Caps & Dude City The Cosmopolitan, Boulevard Pool 10th Annual Hoodie Awards Beach Party with Keith Sweat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Mandalay Bay August 30 August 5 August 8 – 25 One Direction – 2013 Tour Boulder Station, Railhead Sunset Station, Amphitheater Palms, Pearl Concert Theater Mandalay Bay, Events Center Tanya Tucker Tears for Fears Beck Hoodie Awards Freedom Friday Party with Charlie Wilson South Point, Showroom Planet Hollywood, Theater for the Performing Arts August 8 Earth, Wind & Fire Jack Jones Fremont Street Experience Sam Boyd Stadium Hard Rock Hotel, The Joint The Smith Center, Reynolds Hall The Cosmopolitan, Boulevard Pool Rock of Vegas Summer Concert Series: Bret Michaels Morris Day and the Time Pia Zadora Thur. Live at Blvd Social Club with Polica South Point, Showroom James Darren August 3 Cannery, The Club August 23 Green Valley Ranch The Cosmopolitan, The Chelsea Bella Donna The Smith Center, Reynolds Hall Cannery, The Club The Fray and Kelly Clarkson Cannery, The Club Steve Martin and the Steep Rangers July 28 & 29 Thomas & Mack Center The Jacksons Unity Tour August 22 Symphonic Rock Band Latin All-Stars An Evening with Yanni The Orleans, Showroom The Cosmopolitan, Boulevard Pool Eastside Cannery, Eastside Events Center July 27 Billy Gardell Thur. Live at Blvd Social with Club Fun August 9 Thur. Live at Blvd Social Club with Yellow Ostrich The Cosmopolitan, Boulevard Pool August 10 Pitbull Red Rock Hotel, Amphitheater August 10 – 11 Peace Frog Eastside Cannery, Eastside Events Center August 17 August 31 Eastside Cannery, Eastside Events Center The Mirage, Terry Fator Theatre August 17 & 18 Whoopi Goldberg Wynn Las Vegas, Encore Theater Ziggy Marley Wild and Free Tour Rick Springfield Garth Brooks The Mirage, Terry Fator Theatre October 7 Fremont Street Experience Las Vegas Motor Speedway iHeart Radio Music Festival Red Rock Hotel, Amphitheater September 1 – 2 September 15 The Mirage, Terry Fator Theatre Mandalay Bay, Events Center 311 and Slightly Stoopid Arturo Sandoval The Orleans, Showroom Dana Carvey Mandalay Bay, Beach September 2 September 16 September 22 MGM, Grand Garden Arena The Smith Center, Cabaret Jazz Dee Snider of Twisted Sister Bloc Party & Santigold August 16 Dwight Yoakam The Cosmopolitan, Boulevard Pool July 27 – 28 Mandalay Bay, Event Center Red Rock Hotel, Amphitheater September 14 – 16 Kevin James & Ray Romano Hard Rock Hotel, The Joint Kiss and Motley Crue Toby Keith David Spade Shaquille O’Neal All-Star Comedy Jam August 11 The Cosmopolitan, Boulevard Pool Adam Ant and The Good, The Mad & The Love Posse Mandalay Bay, Beach South Point, Showroom CasaBlanca, Mesquite Hard Rock Hotel, The Joint Thur. Live at Blvd Social Club with Aloe Blacc Boulder Station, Railhead Comedian John Caparulo Spazmatics Last Summer on Earth Tour featuring Barenaked Ladies, Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, and Cracker 311 and Slightly Stoopid August 10 – 12 Jay Leno TI – Treasure Island, Theatre Ron White Tedeschi Trucks Band and B.B. King Hard Rock Hotel, The Joint Sugarland Mandalay Bay, Beach The Mirage, Terry Fator Theatre September 19 – October 7 Jane’s Addiction Caesars Palace, The Colosseum The Cosmopolitan, Boulevard Pool September 7 & 8 Chicago LVH, Theater September 8 Gary Allan Mandalay Bay, Beach The Orleans, Showroom Mandalay Bay, Event Center Big and Rich September September 1 Neil Diamond Buffalo Bill’s, Star of the Desert Arena MGM Grand, Arena Survivor – Eye of the Tiger Sunset Station, Amphitheater August 19 Rock of Vegas Summer Concert Series: Dee Snider of Twisted Sister with special guest Jac&Jill Fremont Street Experience Yes with special guest Procol Harum Palms, Pearl Concert Theater Dokken & Quiet Riot Fremont Street Experience Garth Brooks Wynn Las Vegas, Encore Theater Ashton Zyer – Takin’ Over Me Toto October 10 – 28 Green Valley Ranch, Ovation Lounge Elton John Joe Walsh Palms, Pearl Concert Theater September 24 Rod Stewart September 20 Thur. Live at Blvd Social Club with Ryan Leslie The Cosmopolitan, Boulevard Pool Robert Randolph & the Family Band Hard Rock Hotel, Poolside Caesars Palace, The Colosseum October 12 – 13 Jay Leno Stone Temple Pilots Palms, Pearl Concert Theater The Mirage, Terry Fator Theatre September 27 October 13 – 14 The Cosmopolitan, Boulevard Pool Jay Leno Sunset Station, Amphitheater Jason Mraz Thur. Live at Blvd Social Club with Barcelona September 7 South Point, Showroom Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez and Wisin Y Yandel Planet Hollywood, Theater for the Performing Arts The Venetian, Showroom August 18 Air Supply Mariachi Festival Gary Allen Harrah’s Laughlin, Amphitheater The Orleans, Showroom Mana Joan Rivers Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw September 15 & 16 September 6 – 8 George Thorogood and the Destroyers MGM Grand, Garden Arena Alejandro Fernandez The Cosmopolitan, Boulevard Pool The Kingston Trio Pauly Shore Super Chevy Show presented by GM Performance Division Thur. Live at Blvd Social Club with Little Hurricane Harrah’s Laughlin, Amphitheater South Point, Showroom The Venetian, Showroom Hard Rock Cafe September 6 Mandalay Bay, Beach August 17 – 19 September 21 – 22 Photo by Isaac Brekken with WireImage Oliver! – Super Summer Theater The Orleans, Showroom Eastside Cannery, Eastside Events Center Rock of Vegas Summer Concert Series: Warrant & Skid Row The Mirage, Terry Fator Theatre 10,000 Maniacs Neil Sedaka Big Time Rush & Rachel Crow August 3 & 4 Ron White August 3 – 5 July 21 Caesars Palace, The Colosseum Memphis (touring) The Smith Center Caesars Palace, The Colosseum Mandalay Bay Resort, Event Center July 18 – 22 Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Jerry Seinfeld July 15 Aretha Franklin July 28 Photo by Denise Truscello with WireImage Spring Mountain Ranch State Park July 20 – 21 Las Vegas is the Entertainment Capital of the World, and for good reason. This summer is no exception. Make the most of your vacation days by packing them full of excitement. Go to VisitLasVegas.com for a complete listing and details. Madonna MGM Grand October 19 Lakers vs. Kings September 28 Thomas & Mack Center Mr. Olympia 2012 October 19 – 20 The Orleans, Arena Kevin James & Ray Romano Bill Cosby TI – Treasure Island, Theater September 29 Frozen Fury XV: Kings vs. Avalanche MGM Grand, Garden Arena The Mirage, Terry Fator Theatre October 19 – 21 Tony Orlando South Point, Showroom October 20 September 30 Monster Energy Cup Justin Bieber with Carly Rae Jepsen Sam Boyd Stadium MGM Grand, Garden Arena Jimmy Buffett September 8 & 9 October October 24 – 28 The Orleans, Showroom October 1 September 12 – 23 Hard Rock Hotel, the Joint Bill Maher MGM Grand, Garden Arena Rise Against Professional Bull Riders World Finals Mandalay Bay, House of Blues October 3 – 7 October 25 – 28 September 13 – 15 Thomas & Mack Center Las Vegas Motor Speedway Santana Batman Live! Luis Miguel Caesars Palace, The Colosseum September 14 Johnny Rivers Aliante Station Gigantes Tour featuring Marc Anthony, Chayanne Mandalay Bay, Event Center Thomas & Mack Center NHRA Big O Tires Nationals October 4 October 26 Hard Rock Hotel, The Joint Boulder Station, Railhead Furthur: Phil Lesh & Bob Weir Average White Band Daryl Hall & John Oates October 5 – 6 October 26 - 27 September 20 – 22 Wynn Las Vegas, Encore Theater Wynn Las Vegas, Encore Theater Mandalay Bay, Event Center October 6 October 27 Mandalay Bay, House of Blues MGM Grand, Garden Arena Hard Rock Hotel, The Joint Barrett-Jackson Auto Action Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Metric Jimmy Buffett VisitLasVegas.com • Las Vegas Summer 2012 27 Shows You’ll find a wide range of talent in Las Vegas. Barbra and Frank – The Concert That Never Was Westin Casuarina Las Vegas BeatleShow! Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Plaza Hotel & Casino Big Al’s Comedy Club Orleans Hotel and Casino Go to VisitLasVegas.com for a complete listing and details. Carrot Top Crazy Girls Luxor Hotel and Casino Riviera Hotel & Casino Cee Lo Green presents Loberace Defending the Caveman Kevin Burke: Mind-Blowing Comedy The D Las Vegas Kings Comedy Club Harrah’s Las Vegas Planet Hollywood Celebrities starring Houston MacPherson Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino The Dirty Joke Show The King – starring Trent Carlini Plaza Hotel & Casino Clarion Hotel & Casino Fantasy Celine Dion Luxor Hotel and Casino Caesars Palace Forbidden Pleasure Clarion Hotel & Casino BIG ELVIS Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Hitzville! Motown Review American Storm Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Human Nature Hypnotiq Riviera Hotel & Casino Bite Harmon Theater at Krave Stratosphere ILLUSIONS starring Jan Rouven Chippendales Comedy Pet Theater Flamingo Las Vegas IMPACT – An Explosion of Magic and Music Paris Las Vegas Confessions of a Rock Star Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas Riviera Hotel & Casino MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Brian Hoffman’s Remembering Red – A Tribute to Red Skelton Westin Casuarina Las Vegas Excalibur Hotel and Casino Clarion Hotel & Casino Vegas! The Show Michael Turco’s Magic and Mayhem Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Treasure Island New York-New York Hotel & Casino Show in the Sky Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino Tropicana Las Vegas Treasure Island Legends In Concert Nathan Burton Comedy Magic Phantom The Las Vegas Spectacular Louie Anderson Baby Boomer Improve Comedy Club Palace Station Hotel Casino The Venetian The Platters, Coasters & Marvelettes LVH – Las Vegas Hotel & Casino The Vinnie Favorito Comedy Show Spirit of the Dance Mystere by Cirque du Soleil ® Nunsense Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino The Sirens of TI The Laugh Factory Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino The Price Is Right ® Flamingo Las Vegas Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil ® Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino ARIA Resort & Casino Steel Panther X Burlesque Flamingo Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Stripper 101 Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino SURF the Musical Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Bally’s Las Vegas Purple Reign – Prince Tribute Show starring Jason Tenner The D Las Vegas The Rat Pack Is Back Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Recycled Percussion Frankie Moreno Stratosphere Casino and Hotel KÀ – by Cirque du Soleil ® MGM Grand Marc Savard – Comedy Hypnosis Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Mac King Comedy Magic Show Zumanity, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil ® Rita Rudner Mirage Harrah’s Las Vegas 28 Las Vegas Summer 2012 • VisitLasVegas.com Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Clarion Hotel & Casino Paris Las Vegas Luxor Hotel and Casino Variety Toast of the Town Penn & Teller LOVE – by Cirque du Soleil Plaza Hotel & Casino The Australian Bee Gees Show Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris Flamingo Las Vegas Jersey Boys CRISS ANGEL: Believe – by Cirque du Soleil ® V – The Ultimate Variety Show Tropicana Las Vegas CANNIBAL the MUSICAL Carl William – One Voice – Music of Legends The Mentalist Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Photos by Julie Aucoin Costumes by Dominique Lemieux. Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club Peepshow Photos by Julie Aucoin Costumes by Philippe Guillotel. Costumes by Meredith Caron. The Venetian Resort Luxor Hotel and Casino Harrah’s Las Vegas Two Kings – King of Rock and King of Pop Clarion Hotel & Casino Tropicana Las Vegas Clarion Hotel & Casino Blue Man Group Matt Goss Wynn Las Vegas In The Spirit Golden Nugget Excalibur Hotel and Casino Murray Celebrity Magician Le Rêve – The Dream Harrah’s Las Vegas Imperial Palace County Superstars Tribute Tournament of Kings Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Four Queens Hotel and Casino Photo by Mark Paulus Excalibur Hotel and Casino Riviera Hotel & Casino Empire Comedy Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Australia’s Thunder From Down Under Donny & Marie Sin City Comedy Show The D Las Vegas Photos by Tomasz Rossa Costumes by Thierry Mugler Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Marriage Can Be Murder Mike Hammer Comedy Magic Show Imperial Palace Amy Schumer Paris Las Vegas Riviera Hotel & Casino Flamingo Las Vegas Bally’s Las Vegas Bally's Las Vegas Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino George Wallace Donn Arden’s Jubilee! The Amazing Johnathan Anthony Cools La Cage Starring Jimmy Emerson Golden Nugget Caesars Palace Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding Clarion Hotel & Casino Menopause The Musical LVH – Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Photo by Tomasz Rossa ABSINTHE Shades of Sinatra Paris Las Vegas Caesars Palace Gordie Brown Harrah's Las Vegas Magic of Paris Venetian Resort New York-New York The Riviera Comedy Club O – by Cirque du Soleil ® Riviera Hotel & Casino Bellagio Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show LVH – Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Terry Fator Mirage VisitLasVegas.com • Las Vegas Summer 2012 29 There’s no dress code in Vegas, and you’re likely to find visitors in all manner of apparel. While it’s sunny and warm outside, some casinos can be chilly, so pack accordingly. Shorts, tees and light sweaters aren’t a bad way to go. And if you want to throw in a slinky black cocktail dress or sharp tuxedo, it’s Vegas baby! Transportation – Taxis & Shuttles Check with your hotel for shuttle services to and from the airport. 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