Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Las Vegas - Just the right amount of wrong!


It is well once said by Frank Sinatra that, this town is a make you town, or a break you town, as it does. It is the town that will relish your weirdest-to wildest desires. The birth of the city was to act as an oasis to the travelers and it turned into oasis for desires and adventure.
Las Vegas is the Spanish word for The Meadows, it was identified as the valley that contained artesian wells that supports extensive green area. On the skirts of the deserts of Nevada it has acted as the oasis for the Mexican trading party to Los Angeles. It later essentially in 1940’s became the small town which business owners, Mormon financiers and Mafia crime lords helped develop casinos and Showgirl Theaters to entertain largely the male Hoover dam construction workers. How thankful we are to them ..:-)
It has the honor of being the brightest city of the world, which is comes alive when you fly above it in the night. We took an evening virgin flight from San Francisco to the city of fantasies. The mood was set in the flight itself, with soothing music and fancy cocktails served by the crew. Even the pilot pepped up our moods with a fling of Vegas. It was a perfect journey. One hour in the plane through the amidst of the dusk there it was the brightest city of the world. We were 20 minutes away from the airport but I could see the delight and I was blown away with the view. The spell binding place had already given me the rush of the Adrenaline.
The strip holds the luxury in everyone, from budget travellers to exquisite spenders you can find the luxury served with ease on the strip. Almost all the resorts have their inbuilt theme to conquer your imagination. The Greek epics of Ceaser palace to the unconventional and edgy design of Aria, the magic will tempt you.
Our adventure began with the Fremont street experience with the likes of George Thurgood’s Bad to bone. It is a magical experience which will have you dancing in the street with its $70 million light canopy and 540,000-watt sound system.
The city has plenty of free and paid attractions to offer, like the crafted Conservatory at Bellagio, the magnificent Fountains at Bellagio, the celebrate Fountain shows at Caesars, the incredible Lion Habitat at MGM Grand, the Sirens of Treasure Island, the Volcanic eruption at the Mirage and wildlife Habitat at the flamingo are few to mention.
The unbelievable shopping, entertainment and food experience of the Streetmosphere at the Venetian will take you to streets of Italy.
Las Vegas is a home to many performing celebrities, the likes on Cher, Celine Dion and the Osmonds are few of the celebrated preforms.
The strip is a magical place, filled with high fashion, to sumptuous eating options and elevated night life. And life beside it is equally exciting and adventurous. Tours to the great Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, or to the eroded beauties of Utah are breath taking.
It’s an once in life time experience and once you visit the wonder you can’t help but coming to ‘this town’ again and again.
Tips:
The place is gorgeous in every season, its the mood which has to match the season. You can plan your trip any time of the year.
Cost of the stay depends on the days of your stay, as most of the hotels/resorts provide discounted tariff during the weekdays. Weekends are mostly high priced.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothes in the day, and pack smart outfits for the evening out, as most of the restaurants, shows and night clubs have their dress codes.
Pack a pair of comfy shoes and a pair of formal shoes - for men. and ladies who can stop you from wearing those stilettos, but my advice wear comfortable sandals/ shoes in the day.
You can start your day with a lazy brunch with wine, and can lay around the pool or take a strolls down the awesome strip. And in the evening you can catch a show, enjoy at a night club or a romantic dinner with your partner.
Have a great Trip!!

2 comments:

  1. impressed by ur writing skills .this shows hw much u like travelling and u have enjoyed all these places.good work keep writing......
    chiya

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  2. Love the tile "The Right amount of wrong"

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