Where to Stay:
Paris
Las Vegas Opulent style, fine craftsmanship,
and authentic details elevate this casino far above the ordinary.
The elegant hotel tower has 2,916 spacious guestrooms with
295 opulent suites. Sumptuous fabrics, custom European furniture,
and luxurious marble bathrooms make each guestroom and suite
a sophisticated private retreat. In
addition to the Eiffel Tower and a two-thirds-scale Arc de
Triomphe, the resort meticulously adheres to a 1920s Paris
theme right down to restroom pedestal sinks. The 34-story
hotel replicates Paris City Hall, the elegant Hôtel
de Ville with its distinctive blue top. The shopping/dining
mall and casino simulate the outdoors with storefronts, street
lamps, paving-stone paths, and sky-like ceilings.
Day
1
Mandara Spa at Paris Las Vegas: You deserve
to be pampered. Nothing
delivers tactile delight quite like the treatments available
at the Spa by Mandara. Founded in Bali, this exclusive retreat
brings its world-renowned service to Paris Las Vegas. By infusing
sensual Balinese-based health, beauty, and massage techniques
with the offerings of a continental spa, the staff provides
an experience that stands apart from the rest. Housed in a
flowing, immaculate facility (that’s nearly 26,000 square-feet!),
the Paris Spa by Mandara is able to offer a salon, fitness
center, and boutique in addition to its relaxation services.
702-946-4366.
Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas:
High atop the illustrious Strip, crafted inside the replica
landmark, Chef J. Joho’s Eiffel Tower Restaurant serves
the most acclaimed French cuisine available in Las Vegas,
with lamb seasoned to perfection and foie gras unlike any
other. While each meticulously prepared dish is a treat for
the palate, the restaurant itself is a feast for the eyes
– sitting more than 100 feet above Las Vegas Boulevard,
the Eiffel Tower Restaurant provides one of the most vibrant
views in all of Nevada. 702-948-6937.
Day
2
Paris
Buffet - Le Village Buffet seats 400
in a village setting. The breakfast buffet offers
a wide variety
from blintzes, a crepe station, a egg chef, an
omelet station, fish, different cheeses, various
pastries and breads and rolls, crisp bacon, crispy
hash browns, fresh carved lean ham, fruits and
many other things too numerous to list or taste
in one visit. Dinner includes prime rib, lamb,venison,crab
legs (cut in half), huge boiled shrimp, shrimp
in a shallot cream sauce,freshly sauteed salmon,
boulliabaise, wild mushroom bisque, french onion
soup, mashed and scalloped potatoes, pastas,
salads, cheeses, breads,crackers, fruits, and
desserts, inc.,bananas foster, freshly prepared
crepes stuffed with strawberries and blueberries,
cream puffs, and creme brulee.
Bellagio
Conservatory & Botanical Gardens: Just beyond
Bellagio's gracious lobby lies the Conservatory & Botanical
Gardens, a kaleidoscope for your senses. You'll want to take
a moment to appreciate the intricate detail blooming before
your very eyes. Submerge your soul in this magnificent garden
abounding in fragrance, texture and color. Row upon row of
exotic plants and flowers weave a glorious tapestry displaying
the unique highlights of every season and holiday. There's
no more inviting location for a photo opportunity. Take advantage
of this unique setting and create a moment to cherish for
years to come.
Zumanity
at the New York New York:
Toss out any inhibitions before entering the lavish, velvet-swept,
1,256-seat theater inside New York-New York. Even
the seating arrangements have been designed with voyeurs in
mind. All alone" Then, perch yourself on a cabaret stool
at the bar, or a lush theater seat. Hungry for more"
Intimate love seats and duo sofas beckon those with more than
just watching on their mind. Soft light throughout the theater
sensually caresses the guests who lose themselves in the erotic
surroundings. "'Zumanity' is a show for lovers, would-be
lovers and those simply fascinated by love," said Lyn
Heward, a creative director for Cirque du Soleil. "This
show will awaken the most primal urges of Generations X, Y
and Z to a new form of eroticism, which blends dance movement,
skillful acrobatics and beautiful bodies of many shapes and
sizes."
Day
3
Grand
Canal Shoppes at the Venetian: With a painted
fresco overhead, spacious walkways and a gondola-laden
canal, the Venetian provides the perfect ambience
for shopping. Using the canal as a guide, patrons
sweep along twists and turns, with plenty to
browse along the journey. The strolling juggler
and the opera trio, dressed in regal opulence,
keep all entertained. And the human statue stationed
in St. Mark's Square's and the Oculus provides
plenty of amusement.
The Gondola Ride
is the Venetian's most popular attraction. So, popular, in
fact, that the Venetian had to hire more gondoliers to meet
demand - and it still sells out every day. There are currently
six boats in operation, which are modeled after Venetian gondolas.
The main difference is in the boat's measurements - at 26
feet long by 5 feet wide (compared to 36 feet long by 4 feet
wide), which allow for easier navigation down the Grand Canal.
The half-mile ride was smooth and our gondolier, Leonardo,
was a wealth of information about Italy. Pester him enough
and he'll share his beautiful singing voice with you. Be sure
to arrive as early as possible, as tickets sell-out quickly.
Valentino
at the Venetian: Piero Selvaggio has been called
the best Italian restaurant owner in the country. The Vegas
branch of his successful Santa Monica restaurant features
chef Luciano Pellegrini,
a swank dining room and a killer wine list. Start with the
addictive parmesan chips called frico, and then progress to
three-color potato gnocchi, main dishes like Mediterranean
sea bass and exquisite desserts. 702-414-3000.