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| - Warning: If you are shy of itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikinis, crowds and good (but loud) music, stay far away from Tao Beach. Don't let the name fool ya, there's no relaxation or zen here. Just straight fun and a bit of madness...
I wouldn't want to be here everyday, but when in Vegas.... PARTY! We wanted to experience a real Vegas pool party during our Girls' Weekend Getaway and we found a good one. So much in fact we came back here twice. The first time, we were smart and got a day bed. It seems expensive but when you add up a full day of drinks, food and a comfy place to lay out with your group in a crowd full of standing people, it is SO worth it and then some. The second time we were relaxing at one of the larger (quieter) Venetian pools and wandered back for another dose of Tao.
On the first day, we ordered pitchers of fruity sangria and munched on everything from quesadillas to edamame, all of which were surprisingly good. The music ranged from top 40 to hip hop to old school to EDM. There was something for everyone. We danced the day away and had a blast of a time.
Like I mentioned, Tao Beach is not a place for quiet relaxation, but no worries... The Palazzo has plenty of other pools for that. Also-- don't come here expecting to get much swimming time in either. Though both the perimeter and the inside of the pool get packed, it's much more like a liquid dance floor than anything. Our daytime party at Tao ended up being one of the most fun highlights of the trip!
P.s. Free entry if you are staying at the Palazzo or Venetian. I still recommend getting a day bed if you are with more than 3 people and plan on staying a while.
Tip: Go on the weekends but get there early (i.e. 10:30/ 11am).
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