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| - Oh Vegas...how I love my playground. This is MY happiest place on earth. My first time was at the tender age of 16 and it was love at first sight. The hotels seemed so huge and all the lights were so captivating. The high energy, the fast pace, the constant ringing of the slots...it was a feeling of nostalgia. Who knew then how in love I would still be at 29. This is the longest relationship I've ever had with a city besides Los Angeles, and I plan to stay true until death do us part. I remember turning 21 and telling everyone I was going to move to Vegas for a year...well that never happened and I'm sure my liver thanks me. I've spent as little as less than 24 hours in Vegas to 8 days and I must say that the perfect amount of time for me is 2-4 days. My body starts to shut down after a while.
They honeymoon period is definitely over, I don't get the butterflies as I drive in to Vegas and see all the hotels and lights, however, we're more like an old married couple...I appreciate sin city for all that it offers and every new adventure reminds me why I love this city so much. The memories that are created are irreplaceable and I make sure to take lots of pictures! What happens in Vegas stays...in my camera ;)
Now, I know there is something for everyone but I'm not a fan of kids in Vegas, however, if they stick to staying at Circus Circus then I guess that's okay...you won't find me there. I've stayed at a lot of different hotels from the lowest of the low to the highest of the high and I've learned that I don't spend much time in my room as it is so a hotel that meets my needs somewhere in between is fine by me. It all depends on the occasion and the people you travel with. i personally like to stay smack in the middle of the strip...excitement is all around you and there's no choice but to soak it all up and hang on.
My favorite things to do in Vegas:
1. CLUBS...I've been to MANY and there is no reason to pay to get in or wait in a line...I've paid my dues...it's all VIP all the way now. Currently I like Rain, Moon, Tryst, XS, Bank, Cathouse, and Drais (after hours until 8am),
2. BUFFETS...A good champagne brunch to help with the hangover the next morning ;) I love the buffet at the Wynn...expensive but worth it. Rio has a good one as well that's less pricey.
3. DRINK: Gotta hit up Fat Tuesday and get a yard and sip on it while you walk the strip. Drinks at a club are expensive...let me repeat...EXPENSIVE but hit up a liquor store and do some pre-gaming before you start your night, your wallet will appreciate it and you can walk the strip and into any hotel with drinks so no need to disguise your "water" bottle.
4. GAMBLING...I'm not big on throwing away my money but sometimes I enjoy sitting at the penny slots and enjoying the free cocktails. My favorite machine is the Gold Fish slot...I can play for hours with a $20.
5. SHOWS...Pussycat Doll show is entertaining and sexy, V variety show is fun...there's pretty much a show for everyone.
6. SHOPPING...I love to shop in Vegas because the tax is lower than where I'm from so usually I hit up Cesars Palace before I leave.
7. FREEMONT...It's not on the strip but I enjoy Freemont for cheaper drinks, the light show, and fried twinkies and oreos. The type of people you find here are different than the ones on the strip...I'll just leave it at that.
If you're a first timer...you must walk the entire strip, enjoy the great buffets, and hit up the casinos. If you're young...go to the clubs, if that's not your thing then catch some good shows and just enjoy the beauty of this city. Always under construction (new hotels), never sleeps, and so much fun!!!! :D
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