A Las Vegas Lifestyle Guide

The Galavantier Blog

The landscape of Las Vegas seems to change daily and what you thought was your favorite spot yesterday might drop off the list tomorrow. That usually holds true for nightclubs, restaurants and shows but you can usually expect a steady sense of consistency when it comes to Hotels. Not right now. Las Vegas is welcoming three new properties and you can be sure that each delivers a different new and exciting perspective.

It’s time for you to get acquainted with The Cromwell, The Delano and SLS Las Vegas

Ready to take lil Mr. Fluffy-bottom Puppy Wuppykins to Vegas? Then you're in luck! (Sorry cat-lovers, this program is for pooches only.) Caesars Entertainment is now offering their PetStay Program, allowing traveling dogs to stay at select properties:

Las Vegas isn't just a city, it's an experience. Seriously, it's not like booking a trip to Chicago or Austin where you have some metropolitan sights to see and a few parties to attend.

The Bellagio has long been known as one of the big heavyweights when it comes to ballers, shot callers and other people of importance. But what would you do if faced with a decision of the top three ways to live an awesome life inside this awesome hotel and casino? You'd be thanking your lucky stars that you read this blog and can rattle off these three correct answers:

The coolest place to see and be seen opened on Saturday, Aug. 23 with bells, whistles, celebrities, fireworks and Iggy Azalea. If this is any indication of what SLS Las Vegas will bring to the Strip throughout its lifetime, we have every reason to be excited beyond belief. We entered SLS's doors and explored what's going on now that this new kid on the block has officially opened.

Each year, hoards of people flock to Vegas in hopes of striking it big, winning that ultimate jackpot that lets them quit their jobs and never work another day in their lives. Well, lately, Vegas has been doing that for even more lucky visitors -- allowing others to keep their strike-it-rich dreams alive.

The highest recorded winner occurred in 2003 when a 25-year-old won $39.7 million off of only $100 at an Excalibur Megabucks machine.

It’s time to take a trip back to when prohibition was in full swing and the underground world of booze, tobacco and all-around depravity was an attractive lifestyle for many.

Opening this Friday, Sept. 12 is the high-energy, cheeky new show LIMELIGHT premiering at The Plaza Hotel & Casino. It’s a chance to experience a unique twist and creative endeavor onstage. A show that breaks the commonality and norm of the regular Vegas scene by integrating a strong storyline portrayed through dancing, singing, comedic vignettes, and awe-inspiring costumes.

As we sit on elegant couches inside of the Delano’s new Franklin bar and lounge with dimly lit lighting and a soundtrack to match, Sarah Johnson orders a round of Timmermans Oude Gueuze for the table.

My question as to where to get sour beers in Vegas was met promptly with her ordering the Timmermans. The tart, sour beer satisfied my thirst as Johnson, a soft spoken and brilliant woman of 36-years-old, discussed her vision for broadening the beer landscape in Las Vegas.

It’s fall in Vegas and that means it’s time to pull out your leather jackets and get your hard rock on because the lineup of concerts headed to town is pretty amazing. We know you’ll enjoy a cocktail while jamming to you favorite artist, or for this fall season, several of your favorite artists. Check it out below.

Limp Bizkit with special guest Machine Gun Kelly – Sept. 16
House of Blues Las Vegas

Big Head Todd & The Monsters – Sept. 12
Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas

Descending down the casino escalator pure Rain Man-style, pulling all night benders á la Fear & Loathing, or just a Wolfpack outing towards a Hangover, movies usually inspire the best of your Vegas Vacation. We decided to show you the best ways to act out your favorite Vegas movie scenes while visiting the City of Sin.

The Hangover