The Insider Posts, Page 24

You could get excited about the MGM Grand Resort for so many reasons that it soon becomes apparent to you that it is hard to top this resort for the complete Las Vegas Vacation. At a quick glance you can point to the food choices, the entertainment and the nightlife. Of course if you consider its location and its sprawling pool area you might not be able to ever stay anywhere else.

Sometimes you just can’t top a classic. While Vegas continues building bigger and better clubs, one more fabulous than the next, there is still an instinct to stick with what you know and love.

And so, Body English at the Hard Rock Hotel endures. In fact, HRH tried to close down Body English and replace it with another nightclub—and while that one had its merits (Vanity is a beautiful room, and now makes a great event space), the BE fans would not be denied. The classic is back, and with just a bit of polish, better than ever.

Can one day really make a vacation? Can 24 hours change your perspective? Can it help you relax? Revitalize? Re-charge? I think so. If you took one day to do nothing but think of yourself and focus on your well being it could make a difference.

The place to do that? Pallazo Las Vegas.

The Experience
The lounge at Nobu is where the action is at. Some might say you should head to the sushi bar while others will comment about the atmosphere in the dining room. Yes, those places are fine, but I’m all about getting comfortable. I’m the type of person who likes havng bad posture while eating good food. I like to sink into a large chair while sipping a cocktail. I like a flirtatious smile amongst a couple of people while snacking on a few small dishes.

Right in the center of the Las Vegas strip the lights seem brighter. The atmosphere seems more energetic. Las Vegas feels a lot like, well, Las Vegas.

The Flamingo Las Vegas has the bright lights and the action spills out onto the sidewalk. This icon of the Las Vegas strip has been here since the beginning and as it evolves so does Las Vegas. Maybe it's not a high end luxury resort but it still is a great place to stay and your dollar will go a long way.

When was the last time you heard the tires screeching in the car you are driving? Before you answer that question I don’t want you to mention the tires on the mini van in the mall parking lot. When was the last time you pushed a car to the limits of its design specifics?

Have you ever done that? Why not?

Why have you deprived yourself? You are going to need to visit Exotics Racing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

A Few Exotics Racing Facts:

Wow, is it Spring Break already? Feels like it was just New Year’s Eve! But hey, the calendar doesn’t lie, and like they say, time flies when you’re having fun.

Vegas is always having fun, but Spring Break is the time of year when things really start to come alive. The weather is turning hot, the pretty people seem hotter, and it’s time to party. Now, you can find a good party just about anywhere on the Las Vegas Strip, but let’s save you some head-scratching time and point you straight to some of the best spots.

Is it wrong that I want to pretend I’m a rock star? You can do it. You can stroll through the lobby and feel like the party is about to break out and you’ve learned how to handle the groupies. The Hard Rock Hotel has a reputation to uphold and you can be sure to add to the legend. However, I should add that with a few tips you can have the rock star atmosphere and plenty of that rest and relaxation that you might be seeking. You should walk around and look at the memorabilia on the walls.

It’s Friday, It’s Vegas. Let’s make some magic. But this weekend, let’s do things a little differently. Instead of big an boisterous, just once, let’s try small and stylish. I’m talking about Surrender, the more intimate nightclub at Encore with cool design and sexy sounds. A more insidery crowd comes to Surrender, not that there’s anything underground about it, but these are the folks who are more interested in a good time than bragging about being somewhere famous.

It’s Friday. It’s Vegas. You want to make this a weekend to remember, and you want to hit the ground running. It’s a club night, but let the other people line up and wait forever at the newer hot spots: you’re set for LAX, the huge spot at Luxor that still draws a hot crowd to a sexy dance floor and plush bottle booths.