This last weekend I went to Vegas for my very first time, and let me tell you, it was an experience! For the most part I really enjoyed it. There are some very beautiful sights to see and I loved the shopping. Unfortunately I didn’t get to see any shows, but I plan on seeing O (Cirque du Solei) next time I’m there. I think my top casino/hotels I saw would be the Wynn, the Bellagio, the Palazzo, the Venetian, and Paris. Planet Hollywood was great as an affordable shopping spot and I was in luck to be there during some huge sales (I’ll post outfits in the near future of the stuff I got!). The only down part for me was the shuttle rides between the Rio (where I stayed) and Paris – it was free, but it was filled with the most obnoxious drunks. I promise not to pix spam you, but here are some of my favorite ones I took this trip:
My first view of Vegas from the plane
The fountain outside Paris Hotel
Paris had a replica of the top half of the Eiffel Tower
Eating at Mon Ami Gabi with some of Jony's business associates
Craftsteak for dinner - Featured on Top Chef, this is Tom Colicchio's restaurant
So I was really curious to see how well the food was prepared at Tom’s restaurant. I almost wanted it to be sub-par so that I always knew while he was judging, he wasn’t so great himself. But I have to admit the food was really, really good. A lot of times I get disappointed by expensive restaurants, but this one really lived up to my expectations.
- Inside craftsteak
Family styled eating at Craftsteak
The dessert was almost too beautiful to eat...almost
Walking through the Venetian - it was gorgeous!
In front of the Bellagio
The Bellagio's Glass Chandelier
Funny story about this glass sculpture: I kept asking around where the glass structure from Top Chef was located. I had a feeling it was in the Bellagio, but everyone I asked didn’t know what I was talking about (and thought I was somewhat crazy, lol!). I felt better when I finally found it!
I loved the decor in the Palazzo - very classy
In front of Caesar's Palace
It was like looking at NYC's skyline, loved it!
All in all it was a great trip. I had put off going to Vegas for the longest time; I’m not a big party-er and I thought that’s all there was to it. I didn’t realize how many awesome things there are to see, and I really did enjoy it (but I’d probably never take my kids there). I am happy to be home though, and I missed Oliver (it’s sad how attached I’ve gotten to him already)!
I took some video of the Bellagio Water Show from the top of the Eiffel Tower in the Paris Hotel. It was the perfect song to end a long day.
Got any Vegas stories you’d like to share? What’s your favorite thing to see/do there? What hotel is your favorite to stay in? Enjoy!
~Maria
Sara
2 years ago
Maria, I love these photos! Glad to see you had a great time.
admin Reply:
January 21st, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Have you gone to any of these Affiliate Summit meetups? Let me know if you ever do, I would love to meet you:)
James
2 years ago
It was real nice to have met you and Jonathan out at the Affiliate Summit. Great content on the blog!
Cheers!
admin Reply:
January 21st, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Likewise! It was my first time going to one of those conferences so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I had a fun time. Thanks for checking out the blog
Leah H.
2 years ago
FYI, That glass ceiling at the Bellagio is by an artist called Dale Chihuly. He designs beautiful blown glass pieces.
admin Reply:
January 21st, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Thank you! I’ll have to check him out more, it was so whimsical…definitely my style.
Janine
2 years ago
You look adorbs – although pretty conservative for Vegas. Jealous of the view of the fountain!
I visited Vegas when I was 14 or so and fell in love with the Betsey Johnson store, and her clothes for the first time. I almost spent my entire trip allowance (I was 14!) on one top.
admin Reply:
January 21st, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Thanks Janine! Hahaha, I’m conservative by nature; I tried to stretch myself but it wasn’t happening. Such a cute story, I can totally relate/picture that!