Experience the gambling mecca in the desert. Sin City is alive with money, fine dining and lavish resort casinos.

When one thinks of a festive Christmas holiday destination, Las Vegas is probably far down on most people’s lists. But surprisingly, Las Vegas does Christmas right.

Sin City goes all out and this city of non-stop gaming and entertainment, has a wide variety of Christmas events and decorations to make your head spin.

Here’s a sample of what Vegas visitors can expect:

At the Bellagio Conservatory’s elaborate holiday display, view a cute polar bear family that is made of over 35,000 beautiful white carnations. An elaborate water drip system helps keep the bears’ fur fresh.
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Courtesy of: Vdara Hotel & Spa

Vdara Hotel & Spa is first phase of the incredible 67-acre, $8.5 billion mixed-use urban development center called CityCenter, on The Strip in Las Vegas.

The massive CityCenter is located between the Monte Carlo and Bellagio. CityCenter is set to become the cultural centerpiece of Las Vegas and the amazing vertical city will truly transform the Las Vegas Strip.

Vdara is an all-suite hotel and spa and is designed for those who love the non-stop excitement of Las Vegas but desire more relaxed accommodations, in an exclusive, non-gaming, smoke-free environment.
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Who doesn’t love chocolate, right? Well I’m sure there are a few of you out there. But for everybody else, a visit to Ethel M Chocolate Factory in Henderson, just south of Las Vegas is a must.

Back in 1911, Ethel and Frank Mars started making butter cream chocolates from scratch in their own Tacoma, Washington kitchen. Frank Mars went on to create the world renowned Mars Inc. Company in 1919

Forrest Sr, who was Ethel and Frank’s son of course had a taste for fine chocolate and also worked at Mars Candy Company.
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If you play poker, then you know very well that there is absolutely nothing like sitting on an airplane and looking out the window while making the descent toward Las Vegas.

In the middle of the desert shines all those lights from pyramids, volcanoes, pirate ships, city buildings, and so much more. You know your walk down the famous Strip will offer an unrivaled excitement, and that your time to hit the felt is near.

Playing in a poker game in Las Vegas is like playing tennis at the US Open. There is no better venue in the world. It’s where the best of the best come to play.
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Consumers are still reaping the benefits of a price war among the many luxury hotels in Las Vegas.

Visitors can often find deep discounts and package deals on four- and five-star properties.

Las Vegas built many mega-resorts over the last decade and now has a glut of empty rooms. For example in 2008, Sin City added about 9,000 to its already large base of 133,000 rooms.
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With the over 40 millions of people that visit Las Vegas annually, it’s no surprise that Sin City is a people watching mecca.

With all the various attractions, people watching can happen just about anywhere in Las Vegas. But what’s most important is knowing which are the very best people watching spots in Vegas.

Vegas residents are repeat visitors are “in the know” and have learned there are particular locations that turn out to be more entertaining and offer a good variety while people watching.
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Located in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Nobu Restaurant in Las Vegas is a gorgeous restaurant with some of the best food diners will ever have.

Classically trained in Tokyo, Nobu Matsuhisa is famous for taking traditional Japanese cuisine and infusing it with South American and Western flavors that make an incredible combination.

Robert DeNiro is one of the owners, and it is not uncommon to see other celebrities dining here unobtrusively.

Sushi bar and entrees are described as “groundbreaking Japanese cuisine with Latin American influences.” Famed chef Nobu Matsuhisa brings dining that is delightful and unique to restaurant patrons.
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Las Vegas is definitely known for its amazing luxury resorts, and even more famous nightlife. But for those at look for a little peace and quiet can now relax and enjoy the hot desert sun at the Azure Pool at the Palazzo Las Vegas.

Azure brings the opulence of the French Riviera to the Las Vegas strip. Azure Pool now offers new pool-side service and brings the radiance of a Mediterranean resort to The Palazzo.

Guests can relax comfortable daybeds enveloped by verdant surroundings. Palazzo guests can enjoy Champagne, ice towels, frozen grapes, poolside cabana massages, and Evian water mistings.
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Jay Sarno owned a chain of “cabana” motels across the U.S. and looked at Las Vegas as his place for expansion.

Back in 1962, Jay Sarno used a $10.6 million loan from Teamsters Central States Pension Fund, to begin construction of an elegant Las Vegas resort. Caesars Palace was built on a 34-acre piece of property.

Initially, the Vegas resort was to be named the Cabana Palace. It next changed to the Desert Palace, then finally Caesars Palace.
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