Back From Las Vegas

I just got back from a fun filled vacation in Las Vegas!  I didn't have a lot of internet access out there, so I was unable to update the blog.  I can't wait to write about all of the things that I did while I was there.

Kyle was in training for 4 of the days, so I had them all to myself and either walked around sightseeing or sat by the pool reading.  The weather wasn't that great for the most part, so a lot of the time I was in jeans and the one sweatshirt I had taken with me.  I think I went in to almost all of the casinos on the strip and I can tell you that my favorites didn't change from the last time I was there.  My list of the top casinos are Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, Palazzo and the Venetian.  Sahara is also another favorite of mine, but for different reasons. 

At the Bellagio, they have the fountains up front and they have a beautiful garden on the inside that they change with the seasons.  This time they had a covered bridge, orchid house and a huge scarecrow.  The fountains outside go every half hour during the day and every 15 minutes at night.  What a sight they are to see when you're at the top of the Eiffel Tower!

Mandalay Bay has wonderful shops, a wonderful place that makes crepes and a beautiful pool.  Their spa is also wonderful!  I had a 50 minute facial and a 50 minute massage.  Pure heaven!  Talk about relaxation........................

The Venetian and the Palazzo are just beautiful to be in and walk around.  You feel like you're in Italy and yes, you're supposed to be walking on the wrong side of the hallways, because that's how they do it over there.  It's just a very relaxing place to be.

I love the Sahara mainly because of the Nascar Cafe inside.  I love the atmosphere of the cafe and the whole sports feel.

I loved a lot of the food we ate while we were there and I liked the fact that Kyle and I could get something different, especially since I am a little bit more adventurous than he is.  He still says that Emeril's Stadium has the best burger he has ever eaten! 

We went to Hash House A Go Go for breakfast twice while we were there this time and they have the best orange juice.  It is fresh squeezed and I am thinking that I'm going to have to start doing that at home.  We went to La Salsa Cantina another day for breakfast and that was really good as well.

One of the lunches we had was at KGB (Kerry's Gourmet Burgers) and I don't recommend it.  I wasn't too impressed with the food at all.

Margaritaville was awesome (of course) but very loud inside.  The food was delicious though.

We did three buffets.  The one at Harrah's was the best in my opinion.  The one at Imperial Palace came in second and the one at Flamingo Bay I would never go back to. 

We went to Coyote Ugly one night and I definitely recommend that everyone go there!  I had the best time!!  The girls there make everyone feel great and welcome and they genuinely want you to have fun.  It was definintely an experience I would love to repeat in the future................

We saw two shows while we were there.  The first was Cirque du Soleil's Mystere and it was fabulous!  Definitely worth the money we spent on the tickets. 

The other show we saw was Nathan Burton's comedy magic show.  It was a free show for us, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but boy did he deliver!  He was so funny and the magic that he did was great.  He told us things about when he was younger and when he started to do magic.  After the show, he took time out to meet everyone and talk to all of us.  He didn't seem rushed about it either.  It was so nice to have someone who is in show business actually care about the people who come to see him.  It is definitely a go to show that should be on everyones list.

As I remember more of what I did and saw in Vegas, I'll update you all.  If you have any comments you would like to add, please feel free to do so.  I would love to be able to get into discussions with all of you about travel and other things.......................

I hope you all have a great day!