| Hot Tips from the Local Arrangements Chair, Ronald Goldstein, DDS WHAT’S HOT!! Bodies…the Exhibition….Real human bodies in a fascinating way as never before…this exhibit has had screenings in several US cities and has had rave reviews of an anatomy textbook that comes alive….at the Luxor Hotel.The Fountains at Bellagio…More than 1000 dancing fountains choreographed to the sounds of Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion, Pavarotti, Bocelli and others…It has been rated as Las Vegas’s #1 attraction. Shows free outside the Bellagio Hotel every ½ hour…Don’t miss it!!! Fremont Street Experience…You must go downtown…hopefully one evening to see an amazing pedestrian promenade with a misting system, retail carts, kiosks and entertainment…plus visit the downtown casinos which still feature 50cent gambling at vintage casinos! The sights and sounds and now light shows projected onto an LED display canopy plus free concerts….So much fun and of historic Las Vegas significance. The Mirage Volcano…It explodes every hour during the evening and has recently been redesigned with special never–before–seen fire effects and soundtrack….in front of the Mirage hotel.SHOPPING There is no city in the world that has more high fashion shops than Las Vegas…Unique mega malls right on the strip but beautifully done and easy to get to.Fashion Show Mall …The big department stores are featured here right on the Las Vegas Strip…Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy’s and much more. Plus 3 stories of tons of other neat shoppes, food court, and fashion shows. Via Bellagio…you won’t have to leave your hotel to visit Prada, Chanel, Tiffany, Gucci, Hermes and other beautiful shoppes.The Wynn and Encore…Steve Wynn’s premier hotel plus his newest, The Encore both have fabulous shops such as Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Manolo Blahnik, and Alexander McQueen. And while there don’t miss the Ferrari and Maserati exhibit….you can have your picture taken in a classic Ferrari Convertible and see Ferrari’s newest hardtop convertible…the California. Don’t expect to buy it because there is a 3 year waiting list IF you now own a Ferrari…but you can drool! Las Vegas Premium Outlets… 150 stores such as Cole Haan, J. Crew (what Mrs. Obama wears!), Kate Spade, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Juicy Couture and others.RESTAURANTS If you are hungry…Las Vegas is your city. No city in the world has this concentration of some of the world’s greatest chefs and restaurants. Your only problem is that you will only be able to dine at just a few unless you are going to spend a month without repeating any single dining establishment. If you are coming from a foreign country…not to worry. Las Vegas features outstanding cuisine from most every country in the world.Le Cirque at Bellagio …culinary experience offering contemporary French cuisine in an elegant setting overlooking the Bellagio lake. Good as the famous sister restaurant in New York City and highly rated by Zagat. Picasso at Bellagio …features the memorable Mediterranean cooking of Chef Julian Serrano and original artwork by Pablo Picasso. Rated as one of Las Vegas’s best restaurants by Zagat. Must have a reservation if you want to get in.Il Mulino at Caesars Forum Shops…voted best Italian restaurant in New York City by Zagat for the last 23 years. If you have ever dined at the famed New York restaurant this sister dining establishment will not disappoint! Come hungry! Aureole at Mandalay Bay…offers seasonal American dishes complemented by a substantial wine list and the ever popular ‘wine angels’. Famous New York Chef, Charlie Palmer, and one of the most unique wine towers in the world await you…you must go by even to see the entrance and if you are fortunate enough to see the wine steward or the messenger scale the wine tower you’re in for a treat…but the food is the best attraction!SHOWS “O” by Cirque du Soleil…The Bellagio presents not only Las Vegas’s best show but one of the best production shows in the history of show business. It is a breathtaking continuous visual montage that combines circus acts, acrobatics, synchronized swimming and high diving like you have never seen before…The music, lighting, staging and sheer spectacle of this extravaganza that all takes place around water has to be seen to be believed. If you have just one show to see do not miss this fabulous experience…and that comes from one who has seen it multiple times!The Beatles LOVE…If you have loved the Beatles’ music (and who has not?) you will love this show! A wonderful Cirque Du Soleil show at the Mirage that has all the beauty and fun of a Cirque show combined with some of the world’s most popular music. Don’t sit too close because you will strain your neck constantly looking up, up, and away with terrific acrobatics and not knowing where to look next because of the innovative staging that continuously comes apart to reveal the next surprise. A really enjoyable show for all ages. “ICE” Direct from Russia…If you like Ice shows, you can’t beat the Russians and this is the feature show at the Riviera hotel. It is an exciting twist to the classic ice show featuring 42 of Russia’s most athletic ice performers. |
