Escape Together To Las Vegas

Walking down "the strip" of Las Vegas is a very surreal experience: colossal palaces surround you on either side; fountains bathed in soft lights shoot water high into the air to classical music, cascading back down into the aqua pool below; homeless people ask you for beer money, while short Vietnamese women ask you if you'd like to come to the strip club; fannie packs, alligator shoes, American flag shirts, straw cowboy hats, neon stretch pants and crocs are everywhere, juxtaposed by the swanky row of stores from Tiffany to Louie Vuitton; lights are flashing everywhere like seizure-inducing anime cartoons, as the palms sway gently in the breeze. There is no place in the world quite like Las Vegas Nevada.

Whether it's your first time passing through or your annual escape, you'll likely want to peruse as many of the Las Vegas casinos as you can, even if only to gawk at the architectural wonders.

Opened in 2005, The Wynn is one of the most expensive Las Vegas treasures, costing upwards of $400/night. One draw of this Vegas hotel is the 18-hole golf course.

The 2,716 rooms are surprisingly spacious (over 640 sq. ft), with floor-to-ceiling views of the 140-ft. man-made mountain and waterfalls, deep plush beds with high-quality linens and down comforters, silky robes and velour slippers, with vibrant colors and Warhol artwork.

The nine restaurants here are superb, albeit pricey. Hand-laid mosaics and stone walls make this Vegas hotel one of the more subtle designs. There is a state-of-the-art workout center and peaceful spa.

There is also an unconventional shopping esplanade carrying Chanel, Cartier, rare apothecary items, like Monk-produced products and even a Ferrari dealership. The casino itself is flooded with natural light and flowers.

If you have kids, then you'll definitely want to check out Mandalay Bay, which is the only resort in Las Vegas to have sharks in an exotic tropical habitat! The shark reef is, in fact, one of the most amazing sights to see in Las Vegas Nevada.

Adults also love that this is the second-largest casino (next to MGM Grand). The actual Vegas hotel rooms are devoid of gaudy themes and instead offer chic chocolate, purple and gray color schemes, modern furniture and clean lines.

The Rum Jungle with its all-you-can-eat multi-course Brazilian buffet is particularly impressive, as world-beat drumming and cozy fires and water decorate the background of this world-class restaurant.

House of Blues offers southern cuisine and rock concerts, while the main showroom entertains with Broadway musicals like "Mama Mia." The pool area is much like a water park with a lazy river, wave pool and water slide.

The casino tables cater to high rollers and celebrities, although 5 cent and 25 cent slots still remain.

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