Travel Agent - September 3, 2007 - (Page LV1)

Las Vegas Vegas Desert Oasis For tranquil Vegas fun, head to Loews Lake Las Vegas BY GLENN HAUSSMAN Contents 6 Primer on Las Vegas Shows From acrobatics and magic to music and comedy, Vegas is show central 16 Hotels Shed Hyper-Themes Many Las Vegas resorts are adopting a more sophisticated, subdued style 20 Sin City Never Sleeps Las Vegas nightlife has something for everyone 24 Luxury Travel Expo Conference An update on the can’t-miss learning opportunities planned for agents W hen it’s time to take a step back from the breakneck action on the Las Vegas Strip, Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort is an oasis of calm, which is less than 30 minutes from the hustle-and-bustle atmosphere of Sin City. While the resort features all the comforts of Las Vegas living, a stay here is the antithesis of The Strip experience. It’s a restorative place utilizing nature— rather than neon and noise—as its backdrop, which has attracted such celebrities as Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta-Jones and John Tesh. Just 17 miles off the Las Vegas Strip, this lush Moroccan-themed desert resort is part of Lake Las Vegas, a 3,592-acre masterplanned project, which includes an incredible 320-acre man-made lake (the largest privately owned lake in southern Nevada). It has seen more than a $2 billion investment since the community began in 1987. The hotel itself opened in 1999 but has been a Loews property for less than a year (it was previously a Hyatt). There are 493 recently renovated rooms, including 50 suites. Four of those are the highly rated Casbah Suites, which are located in freestanding buildings and feature a fireplace, kitchen, terrace, barbecue and patio. All rooms boast such amenities as 37inch flat-screen televisions, cozy bathrobes and bathroom amenities made exclusively for Loews by Bloom. The rooms that garner the most attention are the lakefront rooms, which account for more than one-third of the inventory. Be aware: Because of the surrounding mountain vistas, there are no rooms with great sunset views. Keeping the Kids in Mind: The resort is extremely family-friendly, too. There are many connecting rooms in the hotel, and the Kids’ Club has several daily sessions with age-appropriate activities, which range from nature walks to face painting and sandcastle Cover: Tao Beach is the outdoor environment of mega-club Tao Las Vegas building. Call Kathy Amaral at 702-567 -600, ext. 4545 to learn more about the Kids’ Club. The Activity Pool has a water slide, volleyball court, playground and a white-sand beach. There is also the Fisher-Price® KidBana, a special Activity Pool cabana designed for tots. The property also gives kids under the age of 10 a welcome gift upon arrival. Parents can ask for cribs, rollaway beds and childContinued on page 4 Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort September 3, 2007 TravelAgent 1

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Contents News You Can Use Agenda: Fam Trips, Calendar of Events, Deal of the Week Cover Story: Hotel Brand Expansion Africa: Egypt’s Newest Destination Hawaii: Hawaii Update Pacific/Asia: Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square Europe: Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Caribbean & Bahamas: Marriott Expands Its Caribbean Portfolio El San Juan Hotel & Casino Upgrades San Juan’s New Doubletree by Hilton Mexico: Hotels Offer Post-Hurricane Deals Ski: The Inn at Lost Creek Agent Profile Meet Mame King Advertisers’ Information Classified Marketplace Luxury Travel Expo Update People & Places Special Supplement: Las Vegas Sales Guide

Travel Agent - September 3, 2007

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