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Nevada Las Vegas
Viva Las Vegas
T here is truly no other city like it. Resorts lure you with their unique signatures of dancing foun-
tains, pirate battles, jousting tournaments, wildlife habitats, circus acts, gondola rides, roller coasters or
sandy beaches! Las Vegas hosts some of the most uniquely designed shopping venues in the world, ranging
from outlet malls to exclusive haute couture boutiques. Fine-art galleries exhibit works from celebrated
masters. Many hotels feature top chefs in their restaurants, and several have received the “Grand Award”
from Wine Spectator Magazine. For entertainment, choose from sequined glamour girls, comedy and
magic, to the legendary Cirque du Soleil, and any number of entertainment giants. Did you say you want
to “get away from it all?” Relax by your pool in the warmth of the Nevada sun. Hotel selections include
budget to the ultimate in luxury, with pampering spas and impeccable service. Close to 70 golf courses can
be found in and around Las Vegas, or take a side trip to Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, or the Grand Canyon.
It’s impossible to do it all in the “City that Never Sleeps!”
Top 10 Things to Do in Vegas
• Rent an electric mini car and cruise the strip on a weekend • Stand directly under a lion at the MGM Lion Habitat or pet a
evening… rentals can be had at various places along the strip. manta ray at Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef.
• Experience the Liberace Museum on East Tropicana Avenue • Ride to the top of the Stratosphere Tower for a stunning 360
about 2 miles off the strip and see what the glitz was all about. degree view of Las Vegas. Sufferers of acrophobia beware!
(Hint: Wear your sunglasses) • Go to the extreme South End of the strip and take your
• Take a daring helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon – no roller picture under the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas”
coaster can match that experience. sign. If you’re really daring, rent a showgirl headdress before
• Skydive 20 feet off the ground in a vertical wind tunnel at Fly you do it!
Away Indoor Skydiving; be sure to wear a scarf. • Buy anything with rhinestones on it as a memory of your
• Eat where the famous people do in one of Vegas celebrity incredible trip. The choices are unbelieveable.
restaurants like Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace or Renoir at • Take a nap in the heat of the afternoon; you’re going to need
the Mirage. (Keep camera handy at all times) it before you experience the Las Vegas nightlife.
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Las Vegas Nevada
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Aladdin Bally’s Barbary Coast Bellagio
❍ Arabian-themed resort ❍ On the famous “four corners” ❍ On the Strip ❍ Italian-themed resort
❍ ElemisSpa & Performing ❍ Connected to Paris Las Vegas ❍ Award-winning on the Strip
Arts Theatre ❍ Home of spectacular stage gourmet restaurant ❍ Home of Cirque du Soleil “O”
❍ Famed Desert Passage show “Jubilee!” ❍ Elegant Victorian theme ❍ Celebrated restaurants and
shopping upscale shopping
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Blue Moon Las Vegas Caesars Palace Circus Circus Excalibur
❍ Las Vegas’ only gay resort ❍ Inspired by Ancient Rome ❍ Five-acreindoor theme park ❍ Royal Treatment Spa and
❍ Lagoon pool with ❍ “A New Day” with Celine Dion ❍ Freecircus acts Fitness Center
Jacuzzi grotto ❍ Forum Shops and full-service ❍ Fun and economical for the ❍ Medieval fantasy theme
❍ Just two minutes to the Strip luxury spa whole family ❍ Renowned Tournament
of Kings
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Fitzgeralds Casino Flamingo Las Vegas Four Seasons Golden Nugget
❍ On “Fremont Street ❍ Centrally located on the Strip ❍ Non-gaming hotel with ❍ AAA 4-Diamond award-
Experience” ❍ Caribbean-style pools and acclaimed service winner since 1977
❍ Luck O’ the Irish casino tropical landscape ❍ Stunning views of the strip ❍ Elegance at reasonable prices
❍ Krispy Kreme Donut ❍ 8 restaurants, live shows ❍ Serene, intimate ambience ❍ On “Fremont Street
Factory on-site Experience”
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Harrahs Las Vegas Imperial Palace Las Vegas Hilton Luxor Hotel
❍ Center Strip Location ❍ Great value at center Strip ❍ AAA 3-Diamond rating ❍ Elegant Egyptian-themed
❍ The incredible voice and ❍ Easy monorail transport ❍ StarTrek attraction on-site resort on the Strip
showmanship of Clint Holmes ❍ Celebrity-impersonator ❍ High-speed internet ❍ Blue Man Group and
❍ Carnival Court outdoor bar blackjack dealers RA Nightclub
❍ Award-winning restaurant
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Nevada Las Vegas
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Mandalay Bay MGM Grand The Mirage
resort
❍ Tropical-themed ❍ AmplifiedVegas experience ❍ Polynesian paradise
with Beach ❍ Top-name entertainment ❍ Sophisticated, newly
❍ Two 4-Diamond restaurants ❍ Nonstop casino and nightlife redesigned guest rooms
❍ THEhotel at Mandalay Bay ❍ International dining
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Monte Carlo New York-New York The Orleans
❍ CentralStrip location ❍ Newly-remodeled guest rooms ❍ Off-Strip property
❍ Home of magician ❍ Cirque du Soleil “Zumanity” ❍ Mardi Gras theme
Lance Burton ❍ Home to “Nine Fine ❍ Bowling center & movie
❍ Mediterranean elegance Irishmen”, authentic Irish pub theatre on-site
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Paris Las Vegas Rio All-Suite Ritz Carlton,
❍ At the heart of the Strip, Casino Resort Lake Las Vegas
adjacent to Bally’s ❍ One of Vegas’ hottest ❍ Italian-inspiredluxury on
❍ Eight French restaurants entertainment destinations Lake Las Vegas
❍ Eiffel Tower ❍ Voted “Best Buffet” for 2004 ❍ Golf, spa, watersports
❍ All suites, minutes from Strip ❍ Nationally recognized cuisine
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Riviera Hotel Hotel San Remo Stratosphere
and Casino ❍ Affordable rates ❍ Near downtown and the
❍ Located on the Strip ❍ Friendly, personalized service “Fremont Street Experience”
❍ World-class entertainment ❍ Across from MGM Grand ❍ Thrillrides, 100 stories high
❍ Near airport with on-site ❍ 360-degree view of Las Vegas
convention center
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❍ Convenient Strip location
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❍ Home to new “Sirens” show - 15 MILES
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MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL
LAKE MEAD - 25 MILES
Our agents are extremely
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HOOVER DAM - 34 MILES
GRAND CANYON SOUTHERN RIM - 300 MILES
knowledgeable. We travel to all our
destinations so we can make solid
recommendations for our customers.
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Venetian
❍ Guggenheim Hermitage
Museum on-site
❍ Canyon Ranch Spa Club
❍ Venice-themed resort
Exclusive rental car partner for
America West Vacations.
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Experience a world unto itself at the most
spectacular hotel in the world.
AAA Five Diamond Award-winning resort • “O”® by Cirque
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du Soleil® an extraordinary fusion of water, dance and acrobatics
• Nine world-renowned restaurants including the AAA Five
Diamond-rated Picasso and Le Cirque • Via Bellagio - Giorgio
Armani, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., Hermès, Prada, Gucci, Fred
Leighton, Yves Saint Laurent and Dior • The Conservatory and
Botanical Gardens, featuring a vibrant display of seasonal flowers
• In December 2004, Bellagio expands its splendor with an
additional 928 rooms/suites and enlarged spa and salon
with innovative new treatments
Visit MGM Grand. We are maximum Vegas.
See entertainment giants like Madonna, the Rolling Stones and
Paul McCartney at the Grand Garden Arena • Celebrate “L’ art
du nu” with “La Femme,” direct from the Crazy Horse, Paris
• Dance at the legendary, reincarnated Studio 54 • Experience
higher nightlife at Tabú Ultra Lounge • Dine at Craftsteak,
SEABLUE, Fiamma, NOBHILL and Emeril’s • Opening
Summer 2004 – the new show by Cirque du Soleil®
Visit this tropical paradise filled with
luxury and excitement.
Plunge into our newly redesigned pool for a day of ultimate
relaxation • Singer-comedian-impressionist Danny Gans •
Internationally acclaimed restaurants including the AAA Five
Diamond-rated Renoir • AVA, our new Polynesian-themed
high-energy lounge with live entertainment nightly • Visit the
White Tiger Habitat and explore Siegfried & Roy’s Secret
Garden and Dolphin Habitat • Cravings – the ultimate buffet
dining experience – opening Summer 2004
TI - A rush of the unexpected.
Revel in the energy and excitement that thrives in this ultimate
Vegas destination • An innovative array of distinctive dining,
stimulating nightlife and non-stop casino thrills • Tropical pool
with luxurious cabanas and exotic cocktails • Rejuvenating spa
• AAA Four Diamond Award-winning retreat • The Sirens of
TI. Temptation. Song. Dance. Danger. The new show at Sirens’
Cove • Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère® is the perfect blend of
fantasy, dance and acrobatics
The best of New York meets the best of
Las Vegas in one exciting location.
Discover ANOTHER SIDE OF CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, with ™
ZUMANITY ™ • Dine on fine Irish fare or toss back a pint at
NINE FINE IRISHMEN - the Irish pub of Irish pubs •
Laugh the night away with Comedian of the Year, Rita Rudner
• Enjoy New York’s world-famous Gallagher’s Steakhouse • Sing
along with the dueling pianos at The Bar at Times Square™ •
Catch all the action at ESPN Zone • Go wild at Coyote Ugly
Bar and Dance Saloon • Experience white knuckle thrills
on the Manhattan Express® Roller Coaster
One number, (877) 793-7111.
One Call. Bon appétit!
R eservations at over 20 of Las Vegas’ finest dining spots are all at your finger tips.
MGM MIRAGE makes it easy for you to secure a table for distinctive dining.
BELLAGIO
AQUA – Contemporary seafood with continental flair
JASMINE – Contemporary and classic Cantonese, Szechuan and Hunan fare
LE CIRQUE – Rustic and elegant French cookery in vivacious surroundings
PICASSO – French-Mediterranean cuisine and original Picasso art
PRIME – The ultimate in steak-house dining with stunning views of Vegas
SHINTARO – Authentic sushi, teppan yaki and pan-Asian cuisine
MGM GRAND
CRAFTSTEAK – Simply prepared fare made from the finest ingredients
FIAMMA – Hearty Italian cuisine reflecting the seasonings and flavors of Italy
NOBHILL – San Francisco-style fare created from home-cooked staples
PEARL – Modern Chinese cuisine with Western flair
SEABLUE – “Jet fresh” seafood dishes and fresh seasonal produce
THE MIRAGE
KOKOMO’S – A tropical oasis serving prime steaks, chops and fresh seafood
MIKADO – Classic Japanese dining – teppan yaki style, á la carte and sushi
MOONGATE – Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine amidst Chinese architecture
ONDA – Classic-rustic Italian cuisine and American innovations
RENOIR – AAA Five Diamond Award-winning contemporary French cuisine
SAMBA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE – Unlimited Brazilian-style barbecue
TI
BUCCANEER BAY RESTAURANT – A majestic setting, savory dishes and soufflés
FRANCESCO’S – Italian specialties and an open display cooking area
THE STEAK HOUSE – Refined steak house dining in a classic setting
NEW YORK-NEW YORK
CHIN CHIN – Traditional Chinese food and a bright, colorful café setting
GALLAGHER’S STEAKHOUSE – USDA prime, dry-aged beef and fresh seafood
IL FORNAIO – Authentic Northern Italian cuisine
NINE FINE IRISHMEN – The best in Irish drink, food and entertainment
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Monorail figures to be a real trip
O n track for a summer 2004 grand
opening, the Las Vegas Monorail is more
you can see from its windows. The track
reaches a peak elevation of 70 feet above
Systems Management, the management
firm for the Las Vegas Monorail. “It’s an
than transportation. It’s a real trip. street level, offering passengers a unique entertaining and efficient form of trans-
The $650 million monorail has been portation. It will also help us improve air
tempting tourists and locals alike for quality and alleviate traffic congestion,
months while testing its futuristic trains on especially around the Strip.”
its initial 4-mile route running along the
east side of the famed Las Vegas Strip. How it started
Known officially as the Robert N. The Las Vegas Monorail proudly car-
Broadbent Las Vegas Monorail, it is billed as ries the name of the late Robert N.
the most technologically advanced public Broadbent, a longtime Clark County
transportation system in the world. And Commissioner and community leader who
with eye-catching advertising from partners view of the sights and lights of Las Vegas in once ran McCarran International Airport.
like Nextel, Monster Beverage, the Star high-roller style and climate-controlled He led a decade-long drive by business and
Trek Experience and Las Vegas, itself, comfort. government officials who raised $650 mil-
wrapped around several trains, it looks it. “We expect about 20 million people lion from revenue bonds, which are being
While the monorail is sure to turn per year to ride the monorail,” said Jim repaid by monorail fare revenue.
heads, the real attraction comes from what Gibson, chairman and CEO of Transit Continued on page 17, MONORAIL
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Las Vegas Nevada
Aladdin Resort and Casino
B rimming with non-stop entertainment,
gaming, dining and shopping excitement, the all-
For dining, the Aladdin boasts 12 award-winning
experiences, including Tremezzo, featuring
Northern Italian cuisine; Elements, serving prime
new 2,600-room Aladdin Resort & Casino offers steaks and seafood; the new Bonsai Sushi Bar and
an enchanting experience unlike anywhere else in
the world. Within the resort’s 51 floors, you will
experience superior service and
complete relaxation. Every guest
room at the Aladdin is oversized
and includes marble bathrooms with
large soaking tubs, personal comput-
ers with high-speed Internet access,
multiple phone lines and more.
And outside of the room, you will find excite-
ment at every turn. Aladdin offers more than
100,000 square feet of non-stop gaming action,
including the exclusive London Club Casino.
And, the 7,000-seat Aladdin Theatre is home to a
continuous line-up of big name entertainment,
including superstars Prince, Sting, and Beyoncé.
The new Steve Wyrick Theatre hosts “Magician
of the Year” Steve Wyrick and his over-the-top
brand of magic six nights a week. Then for late
night, it’s the resort’s $15 million hyper-lounge the famous Spice Market Buffet, recognized as
CURVE, offering incomparable excitement and “Best in the Las Vegas” by the New York Post.
luxury featuring five elegant rooms with over- And, within Desert Passage, guests may enjoy such
stuffed leather couches, sexy VIP booths and two culinary notables as New Orleans’ finest,
stylish balconies overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. Commander’s Palace, and celebrity-frequented
And there’s always a party in Sinbad’s Lounge Crustaceans of Beverly Hills.
where live entertainment plays After a long night out, you can soothe your
to audiences throughout the day mind, body and spirit at the resort’s incomparable
and night. Elemis Spa featuring some of the most
Desert Passage at Aladdin exotic spa-therapies anywhere. Further
offers a shopper’sparadise with relaxation awaits you via the resort’s
more than 140 outlets and two sixth-floor outdoor terrace swim-
live entertainment daily, ming pools overlooking the fabulous
from belly dancers to Las Vegas Strip.
acrobats and an hourly In other words, the Aladdin
indoor rainstorm. offers you an experience a world
away from anywhere else.
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Caesars Palace
When you want Vegas, Caesar himself would be proud.
you can still have the world. The glory and grandeur of ancient
Rome. Celine Dion and Elton John
.
gracing The Colosseum™ Twenty-
five restaurants. And, of course,
the amazing Forum Shops with
their unparalleled selections...
with even more spectacular
additions on the way.
Paris Las Vegas
Experience the romance and
excitement of Paris Las Vegas
alongside the incredible energy of
the Strip. It’s a hotel fantastique –
complete with a 50-story, half-scale
replica of the Eiffel Tower.
C’est magnifique.
Bally’s Las Vegas
The action is sizzling, baby,
and we’re right smack- dab in
the middle of it. We’re talking
about all the award-winning
service, glamourous Jubilee
showgirls – not to mention all the
white -hot casino action – that
We’ve dealt an unbeatable selection of Las Vegas destinations. make Bally’s real, live Vegas.
From the grandeur of the legendary Caesars Palace to the sun-baked
swing of the Flamingo, we offer some fabulously diverse choices.
They’re the best in town, you can bet on that.
Flamingo Las Vegas
This tropical paradise is complete
with new fabulous dining options,
including the new Margaritaville, great
entertainment including Gladys Knight
and Second City, and, of course,
15 acres of waterfalls, pools and
lush islands inhabited by
flamingos and penguins.
Las Vegas Nevada
Caesars Entertainment
I t used to be that Las Vegas was about one
thing, and one thing only — gaming. Today Las
The big news at Paris Las Vegas, however, is
on the entertainment front. Le Théâtre des Arts is
Vegas offers something for everyone, with some of currently being retrofitted for the North American
the most exciting dining and entertainment premiere of We Will Rock You on August 16,
options in the world. Case in point — the Las 2004. The smash hit from London that celebrates
Vegas resorts of Caesars Entertainment. Queen’s hits has been called, “brilliant… a new
The dining scene at Caesars Palace is on
fire. Award-winning chef, best-selling cookbook
author, and popular television personality Bobby
Flay will soon be creating vibrant Southwestern
cuisine in his first restaurant outside of New York
City at Caesars Palace’s Mesa Grill.
Speaking of restaurants and New York City,
Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace is the only
restaurant outside of New York City to be given
the prestigious “Best New Restaurant 2004” award
by the James Beard Foundation.
Caesars Entertainment’s other Las Vegas breed of musical,” by BBC Newsnight and is sure
resorts — Bally’s, Flamingo and Paris Las Vegas — to have you standing in the audience, wanting
have equally dynamic dining landscapes. Bally’s more. Tickets scheduled to go on sale mid-June.
Las Vegas is home to a new Tequila Bar, serving up
more than 50 different tequilas alongside blue The best entertainment Las Vegas has
agave-spiked oysters and chili-dusted rock shrimp. to offer can be found throughout Caesars
Entertainment’s other resorts — including Celine
Food critics are gushing over two new restau- Dion’s A New Day… and Elton John’s The Red
rants at Flamingo Las Vegas — Pink Ginger, where Piano at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Gladys
Pan Asian dishes are presented with contemporary Knight and George Wallace at Flamingo Las Vegas
flair, and Ventuno Ristorante and Café, home to and Donn Arden’s Jubilee! at Bally’s Las Vegas.
creative pizzas, classic Italian
recipes and homemade pastas. So whatever you come to Las Vegas for, look
no further than the amazing resorts of Caesars
Last, but certainly not least, Entertainment — Bally’s, Caesars Palace,
is the French-inspired cuisine of Flamingo and Paris Las Vegas.
Paris Las Vegas. Le Village Buffet,
a departure from the traditional
Las Vegas-style buffet, features
fresh ingredients and live-action
cooking stations — each preparing cuisine repre-
sentative of a different French province.
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Nevada Las Vegas
From Glitz to Galleries
F or years Las Vegas has made its
mark on American culture with its glamour,
Las Vegas’ Art Scene
Nouveau
• The Arts Factory, downtown, houses
several artists’ studios and contemporary
showgirls, neon lights and, of course, Elvis, In 1998, when Steve Wynn opened a galleries, with works of the area’s emerging
and many museums take you on a nostalgic fine art gallery in his $1.9 billion hotel-casi- up-and-comers.
tour of the city’s earlier days. However, Las no, Bellagio, art critics were skeptical. But • “First Fridays” draws hundreds to the
Vegas continues to make a strong cultural the public applauded his efforts, and the historic downtown Arts District to enjoy
statement, witnessed in its numerous the- Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art launched Las visual and performing artists, patronize arts-
atres and fine art galleries. From the high- Vegas to the forefront of the art scene. Since oriented businesses and enjoy the area's
brow to the kitschy, you can bet on “the then, other reputable art galleries have unique shops, bars and restaurants.
City that Never Sleeps” to deliver a well- located in the resort corridor, featuring
rounded dose of art and culture all its own! revered masterpieces from celebrated artists. Theatre All Around
• The Wynn Collection, on the site of High profile, star-powered shows and
A Glittering Past the former Desert Inn, displays paintings touring musical productions continue to
The life of gifted musician and enter- from Wynn’s private collection, including make stops in Las Vegas where they play to
tainer, Liberace, known for his trademark masterpieces by Picasso, Cézanne, Van packed houses. Many shows on the Strip are
candelabra, charisma, diamonds, and leg- Gogh and Matisse. among the most innovative in the world,
endary wardrobe, is on display at the • The Guggenheim Hermitage is open from the internationally acclaimed Cirque
Liberace Museum, including his extrava- to the public at the Venetian Resort Hotel
gant jewelry and costumes, world-famous and Casino, marking the first joint venture
pianos and his collection of rare automo- between the State Hermitage Museum in
biles. Vintage signs can be seen at the Neon St. Petersburg, Russia and New York's
Museum, a collection from Las Vegas’ past, Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.
• The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
presents traveling art exhibitions from
around the world. Mystère by Cirque du Soleil at Treasure Island, Photo: Al Seib
Costume: Dominique Lemieux Cirque du Soleil Inc.
• Fine art, however, did not appear on the
Las Vegas Strip overnight. Many smaller du Soleil to Blue Man Group. The Aladdin
galleries have been thriving off the beaten Resort with its 7,000-seat Theater for the
path for years. Performing Arts is home to cultural and pop-
• A little-known jewel in the desert, ular entertainment including national tours
the Las Vegas Art Museum, is affiliated with of highly acclaimed Broadway musicals.
the Smithsonian Institution and houses Each year, UNLV features theatre pro-
with many on display, downtown, at the international touring exhibitions. Its per- ductions, musicals, art exhibits, jazz, classi-
Fremont Street Experience. Casino Legends manent collection includes works by cal and chamber music concerts, ballet,
Hall of Fame at the Tropicana Hotel fea- Salvador Dali, Alexander Calder and other opera and dance, including performances by
tures the largest collection of gaming, casi- acclaimed artists. the acclaimed Nevada Ballet Theatre and
no and entertainment memorabilia ever • Art and photography from national- Las Vegas Philharmonic. Ongoing series
assembled. And never fear! Elvis lives at the ly and internationally recognized artists, include Charles Vanda Master Series, Best
Elvis-a-Rama Museum, displaying more students and faculty are exhibited at the of the New York Stage, and World Stage,
than $4 million worth of the King’s person- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) devoted to international music and dance.
al belongings. Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery.
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MONORAIL, Continued from page 12
The monorail system is owned and How to ride it
operated by the Las Vegas Monorail Las Vegas Monorail tickets are
Company, a non-profit corporation whose available at automated ticket machines
board is appointed by Nevada’s governor. at all monorail stations, as well as at
many Las Vegas hotels and online at
Where it’s going www.lvmonorail.com. An introductory one-
This first phase of the monorail stops way fare is $3 per person. Round-trip fare
at seven stations and connects eight major is $5.50. The monorail eventually plans to
Las Vegas resorts with more than 24,000 run 20 hours per day, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.,
hotel rooms. The route runs from the 365 days a year. For more information, call
Sahara to the MGM Grand hotel – casinos (702) 699-8200 or visit www.lvmonorail.com.
on opposite ends of the Strip – with stops at
the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas
Convention Center, Harrah’s/Imperial
Palace, the Flamingo/Caesars Palace and
Paris/Bally’s.
With recent approval from the U.S.
Department of Transportation, monorail
officials are already working to expand this
route, first to downtown Las Vegas by 2008
and then to the airport.
EXPERIENCE
FITZGERALDS
CASINO HOTEL
You’re going to love Fitzgeralds’ terrific location
in the heart of Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas.
Our friendly staff will meet your every need. At the Fitz we offer:
• 638 well-appointed rooms • 14 luxurious suites • Sparkling pool and spa
• World-class entertainment including Steve Connolly’s “Spirit of the King”
• Hawaiian menu in Shamrock Café • Slots, table games, craps with 10x odds and Keno
• New Holoholo video poker area • Karaoke Tuesday evenings in the Video Lounge
FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 1-800-2FLY AWV (1-800-235-9298)
FITZGERALDS • 301 FREMONT STREET • LAS VEGAS, NV 89101 • WWW.FITZGERALDS.COM
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700.
choose
your own adventure
Mandalay Resort Group is devoted to giving each guest a vacation
tailor-made to every need and want. From the family getaway to
the romantic rendezvous, one of our properties will be the perfect
playground for your fantasies.
MANDALAY BAY: The South Seas paradise at the south end
of the Strip • Mandalay Bay Resort, with 3,200 luxurious rooms and
suites • Sand and surf beach, lazy river, and the South Beach-styled
Moorea Ultra Beach Lounge • Shark Reef, North America’s only preda-
tor-based aquarium • The worldwide musical smash hit, Mamma Mia!
• House of Blues • Mandalay Bay Events Center, hosting championship
boxing and musical superstars • World-class restaurants, including Charlie
Palmer’s Aureole, Wolfgang Puck’s Trattoria Del Lupo, 3950, and Red
Square • THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, with 1,117 contemporary and elegant
M A N D A L AY B AY LUXOR
one-bedroom suites starting at 750 square feet
LUXOR: Ancient Egyptian-themed resort with 4,408 luxurious
rooms and suites • 20,000 square feet of in-house meeting space; also
connected by indoor walkways to the Mandalay Bay • Home of the adult
dance revue Midnight Fantasy • Award-winning restaurants, including Isis,
Sacred Sea, Fusia and Luxor Steakhouse • 24-hour Oasis Spa for exercise,
relaxation and treatments • RA, our nightclub hosting the world’s hottest DJs
• The Luxor Wedding Chapel, a wondrous setting for your fantasy wedding
• IMAX Theatre and two IMAX ride films
EXCALIBUR: The only castle on the Las Vegas Strip • Home to the
Tournament of Kings dinner show • Australia’s all-male revue, “Thunder EXCALIBUR MONTE CARLO
From Down Under” • The Royal Treatment Spa & Fitness Center • Five
regal restaurants, including the award-winning The Steakhouse at Camelot
• Full-service meeting and catering facility • Wedding Chapels
MONTE CARLO: Mediterranean elegance and charm, with plush
rooms and suites • Master Magician Lance Burton • The Monte Carlo
Pub and Brewery, serving handcrafted beer and tasty pub food, featuring live
entertainment • The Spa at Monte Carlo • Romantic weddings at The Chapel
at Monte Carlo • Dining options including Andre’s, Blackstone’s Steakhouse,
Dragon Noodle Co. & Sushi Bar, and Market City Caffé
CIRCUS CIRCUS LAS VEGAS: Seven fine restaurants, including the CIRCUS CIRCUS
award-winning Stivali and the 12-time award-winning Steakhouse •
World’s greatest free circus acts • Adventuredome Theme Park, North America’s
largest indoor theme park • 3,700 finely-appointed rooms • 22,000 square feet
of meeting space • Wedding Chapel • Fitness Center
Las Vegas Nevada
The Mandalay Mile
B outique shopping, world class dining, entertainment and great gaming action
is what it’s all about when you choose your Las Vegas stay at the heart of the Strip on
the Mandalay Mile.
Whatever your
vacation passion,
the Mandalay Mile
resorts truly
On a skybridge between Luxor and Mandalay Bay, some of the most unique shops have it all.
you will ever find will tempt your shopping passion. Check out Mandalay Place for great
stores like Nike Golf, Sauvage, Samantha Chang and even Fornarina.
If food is your passion, try world class dining at more than 18 different culinary
offerings, including award winning chefs such as Charlie Palmer, Wolfgang Puck and
Hubert Keller of Fleur De Lys.
Get ready to have some fun with the great gaming action and entertainment on
the Mandalay Mile. From Broadway’s MAMMA MIA! and Blue Man Group to
Championship Boxing at the Mandalay Bay Events Center and the action packed
Tournament of Kings – we’ve got exciting fun for everyone.
With more than 15,000 rooms to choose from, with dif-
ferent levels of accommodations, amenities and price points,
the Mandalay Resort Group resorts have the perfect offering
for every guest. Stroll through a lush tropical oasis at Mandalay
Bay Resort & Casino. Enjoy the upscale cosmopolitan experi-
ence at the all-suite THEhotel at Mandalay Bay. Take a journey
into the heart of an Egyptian pyramid at Luxor. Or find yourself
in Medieval England at Excalibur. You definitely won’t want to miss a trip
to the European gaming capital of Monte Carlo.
Whatever your vacation passion, the Mandalay Mile resorts truly have it all.
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What’s Cooking in Las Vegas
O nce known primarily for its all-
you-can-eat buffets, Las Vegas has trans-
Bar & Grill at Star Trek: The Experience.
Nosh on gourmet hamburgers amid music
• Emeril Lagasse: Emeril’s New Orleans
Fish House (MGM Grand) and
formed itself into a true culinary destina- memorabilia at the Hard Rock Cafe. Planet Delmonico Steakhouse (Venetian)
tion. Dining options include cuisine from Hollywood feasts you with memories of the • Susan Feniger and Mary Sue
every part of the world, with price tags stars, while NASCAR Cafe and ESPN Zone Miliken of the Food Network Series
that vary as much as the menus. are must-sees for sports enthusiasts. Finally, “Too Hot Tamales”: Border Grill
the Harley-Davidson Café serves up chow (Mandalay Bay)
All-You-Can-Eat for Hog aficionados. • Julian Serrano: Picasso (Bellagio)
In the early ’40s, the first buffet • Charlie Palmer: Aureole (Mandalay Bay)
opened at the original El Rancho Vegas Sip the Finest and Charlie Palmer Steakhouse
Hotel, enticing patrons to stay at the prop- Many restaurants have received honors (The Four Seasons)
erty during late-night hours. This idea of for their exquisite wine lists. Las Vegas is also • Kerry Simon: Simon Kitchen
treating guests to an elaborate array of food home to 12 of the 56 U.S. master sommeliers and Bar (Hard Rock Hotel)
for a small price was copied again and again, (there are 107 • André Rochat: Alizé (Palms)
and the Las Vegas buffet earned its place in master somme- and Andre’s (downtown Las Vegas
the city’s history. liers worldwide) Monte Carlo)
Ever popular today, the average Las and out of the • Joachim Splichal: Pinot Brasserie
Vegas buffet features 45 food selections per 10 female som- (Venetian)
meal including salads, fruits, roast beef, meliers world- • Jean-Marie Josselin: 8-0-8
baked ham, roast turkey, vegetables and a wide, eight are (Caesars Palace)
variety of desserts. Many have specialized in Las Vegas! Wine Tower at Aureole, Mandalay Bay
• Sirio Maccioni: Le Cirque (Bellagio)
menus, ranging from seafood and steak to • Michael Mina: NOBHILL
ethnic or exotic delights. Epicurean Destination (MGM Grand) and Aqua (Bellagio)
Historically, major hotel-casinos • Nobu Matsuhisa: Nobu
Rock Around the Clock! catered to high rollers’ tastes with (Hard Rock Hotel)
In the 24-hour culture of Las Vegas, it’s “Gourmet Rooms”, transporting valued • Jean-Georges Vongerichten:
no surprise that 24-hour cafés can be found patrons to a world far away from the intense Prime (Bellagio)
in nearly every hotel and casino in the area, casino action. By the ’90s, high-end eater- • Mark Miller: Coyote Café
offering casual dining at modest prices ies came into high demand from the gener- (MGM Grand)
throughout the day and night. al public, and Las Vegas hotels recruited • James Beard Award-winning chefs Piero
some of the world’s top chefs to open and Selvaggio: Valentino (Venetian),
Combining Food and Fun run their restaurants. Two Las Vegas restau- Alessandro Stratta: Renoir (Mirage),
Dining and entertainment go hand-in- rants, Picasso at Bellagio and Renoir at and Bradley Ogden: Bradley Ogden
hand in Las Vegas. Thrill to the “Tournament The Mirage, have earned the Mobil 5-Star (Caesars Palace)
of Kings” as you feast on Renaissance cuisine rating. Today, top chefs and television icons • Maurizio Mazzon: Canaletto (Venetian)
while watching a knightly battle. The are delighting Las Vegas visitors with end- and Il Fornaio (New York-New York and
Orleans Hotel and Casino offers Bada Bing, a less choices: Green Valley Ranch)
“Sopranos”-esque evening, where you active- • Wolfgang Puck: Spago and Chinois • Gian Paulo “Zeffirino” Belloni: Zeffirino
ly participate in the comedy/who-done-it (Forum Shops, Caesars Palace), Postrio Ristorante (Venetian)
theater-style dinner. Trekkies can enjoy a meal (Venetian) and Trattoria del Lupo
among their favorite characters at Quark’s (Mandalay Bay)
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TIPS Employee Profile
• If you are traveling on a late flight, be sure
to ask for one of our exclusive late check- Chris Ames
out rooms at Circus Circus, Hotel San Senior Product Manager
Remo, Las Vegas Hilton or Luxor and Years with AWV: 6
keep your room until 8pm at no extra cost!
• Leave extra room in your suitcase when Favorite vacation destination:
packing for your trip. There are so many Las Vegas, because it can be every-
great places to shop you will definitely find thing to everybody. It gives me a
sense of freedom and provides an
something great to take home.
escape from the mundane.
• Be sure and book your tickets well in
advance to be guaranteed seats to your
favorite shows. Best vacation experience:
• Pack and wear comfortable shoes. Walking Taking a helicopter ride from Las Vegas to the bottom
is an essential part of the Vegas experience. of the Grand Canyon. It was amazing!
• Leisure passengers, avoid the big conven-
Expert travel tip:
tions if possible, midweek non-convention
Try the Awful Awful Burger at the Nugget Casino in Reno.
travel is your best deal. It’s awful big and awful good.
We deliver affordable great
times and more of what you
come to Las Vegas for...non-
stop action, great room rates,
We’re not one of the glitzy, impersonal, over-sized and fabulous food specials and a
over-priced hotels that we share the neighborhood with. friendly staff that gives
you service you can bet on.
Nor do we want to be...
• 711 Rooms and Suites
• Four Restaurants
• Sparkling Heated Pool
• Over 9,000 Sq. Ft. of
Meeting and Banquet Space
• “Showgirls of Magic” Show
Across from the MGM • Tropicana and The Strip
