Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - (Page 36) DESTINATIONS LEFT: Dick’s Last Resort at Excalibur offers casual food and oversized cocktails both indoors and out BELOW: Border Grill at Mandalay Bay overlooks the quarter-mile Lazy River buckets of finger foods rule the day. It also features house-smoked ribs and chicken, salads, burgers and live music nightly. Diablo’s Cantina at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino (www.montecarlo.com) sits right on the Strip with an outdoor patio perfect for people watching, which becomes even more fun as the night stretches on into the wee hours. Diablo’s focuses on Mexican food, natch, and offers dozens of tequilas. Nightlife One of our favorite outdoor nightlife venues in Sin City is GhostBar. Located just off the Strip at the Palms (www.palms.com), GhostBar is 55 floors above Las Vegas. Not only do you get to see a great view of the city, but the air is always cool up there. And if it’s too chilly, they roll out the heat lamps to keep it comfortable. In the center of the outdoor patio, which extends off the building, is a Plexiglas window with a dizzying view of the ground. At Wynn Las Vegas (www.wynnlasvegas.com), Tryst blends indoors and outdoors to create one of the city’s coolest clubs. The entire venue is framed by views of a 90-foot waterfall. A private lagoon adds to the mood and provides a nice space to take a break from the action. Reserve a table outside for clients looking to seamlessly mix outdoor conversation with the hard-pumping sounds of the DJ when inside. Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace (www.harrahs.com) features multiple levels, including a great rooftop patio with views that are directly over the Strip. The terrace has a separate DJ and sound system from inside, creating a totally different feel for this section of the mega club. Suggest your clients book a table here; it even comes with private security to enhance the experience. I CONTINUED FROM PAGE 34 Five years into its run, the Sirens of TI is a kitschy, fun and flirty stunt show taking place nightly in front of Treasure Island Hotel & Casino (www.treasureisland.com). The show features sword fighting, high-diving acrobatics and pyrotechnic effects and was directed by Kenny Ortega, who is also the mastermind behind the record-busting High School Musical franchise. The inside scoop: The show is canceled when the wind picks up, a relatively common occurrence. Suggest a visit to this free show early in your client’s trip so they have several chances to see it, in case it’s canceled one night. Meanwhile, Bellagio (www.bellagio.com) offers what many consider the signature free show on the Strip, the Fountains of Bellagio. Opera, classical music and country hits accompany choreographed movements of hundreds of fountains. It’s larger-than-life beauty on a grand scale. Shows are every half hour before 8 p.m., and then every 15 minutes until midnight. Dining At Treasure Island, Social House is a great spot for some outdoor dining. This Japanese restaurant specializes in sushi and sake, but also has a Pan-Asian focus. Dishes include Citrus Peel Miso-Marinated Cod and Snake River Farms’ Kobe Beef-Three Ways: Carpaccio, Tataki and Tartar. The patio overlooks the Strip, as well as the Sirens of TI show. Eating here is a great way to avoid the big crowds below while enjoying an exceptional meal. At Bellagio, there are several outdoor spots to enjoy a meal and also see the Fountains. For a more casual experience, well-known Chef Todd English’s Olives serves up interpretive Mediterranean cuisine with great views. This is a great place to enjoy crisp brick-oven pizzas, homemade pastas and rotisserie dishes. It’s a lunchtime favorite for us. For a significantly more formal experience, Picasso is rated as one of the top restaurants in town. It’s costly, but well worth the price when enjoying the unique French cuisine infused with a Spanish influence. Indoor diners are surrounded by original works of art from the restaurant’s namesake artist. For mind-bending views of the Strip, enjoy a high-flying dining experience at miX. Located atop Mandalay Bay (www.mandalaybay.com), miX is a contemporary and classic French and American award-winning restaurant created by culinary superstar Alain Ducasse. Here, diners can opt to sit perched on balconies while enjoying both contemporary and classic French and American dishes. Another option here is Border Grill, a vibrant and modern Mexican eatery. Meanwhile, Dick’s Last Resort at Excalibur (www.excalibur.com) is a fun place to leave stuffiness at the door. Here, oversized cocktails and 36 | TravelAgent November 24, 2008 CONNECTING YOU For more information on what your clients might like to do in Las Vegas, visit www.travelagentcentral.com/las-vegas http://www.montecarlo.com http://www.palms.com http://www.wynnlasvegas.com http://www.treasureisland.com http://www.harrahs.com http://www.bellagio.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/las-vegas http://www.mandalaybay.com http://www.excalibur.com
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