So, my husband, the funny guy that he is, said that all I should write in this post is "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!" Well, it was super funny but you know me, I got to get my girls all the details!
So, here is how this whole Vegas thing started. You see, I have not been to Vegas and 22 years but my husband goes at least once a year for work. For some reason, wives never go but I guess I've never really had that much interest. I joked that all I picture Vegas being now is big boobs and hookers, lol. WRONG!! You basically see a little bit of everything but the thing that excited me the most was the lights, the architecture, the shows and the food, oh my the food! My favorite comedian in the whole wide world is Dana Carvey and last October I saw that he was going to be in Vegas on my birthday and I nonchalantly said to Mr. Nine "oh we should go see Dana Carvey in Vegas on my birthday" so he was like "OK" and he immediately took care of booking the flight and the room and we were all set. This was before we had decided to build a house mind you but I think we're both very happy that we had this little getaway to celebrate.
YES to Bailey's and Coffee on the de plane!!
I can just tell you right now, despite landing in a dust
storm, this was a fabulous soak it all in trip!
I tried to condense the photos but lots of them today.
I tried to condense the photos but lots of them today.
I even make a little list booklet of all the things I wanted to do and see
Let's start with where to stay. Of all places my husband
has stayed, the Aria is his favorite so that's where we were and I was extremely
happy with it! The lobby casino area is one of my favorite ones that never
seems too crowded and is much more modern and sleek.
The views from our room of the strip
We made sure to go in as many lobbies as possible because
seeing all the decorations is one of my favorite things! I would have to say my
favorite was the Cosmopolitan, of course it's the one that has the giant shoes
and a two-story bar called the Chandelier Bar.
Another fun shoe
The special display with Asian flair in the Bellagio was
another favorite lobby as well as the one at the Wynn
They have an Andrea's there too!
Bellagio Gardens
Wynn Lobby
They have an Andrea's there too!
WHERE TO EAT
Let's talk amazing food: I could mention tons of
wonderful places to eat but to keep this more simple, I'm going to tell you my
favorite place for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Breakfast: EGGSLUT....inside the Cosmo..you will wait in line but let me tell you, soooo worth it!!
Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had
Lunch: SUSHI ROKU...inside the Caesars shops area...best crunchy spicy tuna ever!!
Dinner: TIE between LAVO & MR. CHOW
Mr. Chow is Beijing cusine in Caesars where you take a private elevator to the all white dining gem!
LAVO dinning room inside the Palazzo...BEST ITALIAN!! This is were I had the 20 layer Chocolate and Peanut Butter cake.
Just look at that giant Meatball!
The lights change color and the ceiling sculpture moves.
Clockwise: Ma Mignon//Whitefish Dumplings//Seabass//Ribs with chili sauce
And I'm dedicating a while post to the Sprinkles cupcake experience next Monday!
WHERE TO PLAY
If you go to Vegas, you must see a Cirqu-du-soleil show!! The Michael Jackson "ONE" at Manadalay Bay! It is phenomenal.
Our hotel at the Aria had 3 pools and this was a out favorite, we literally spent most of our time that day in the pool
More on this amazing polka dot dress next week...one of my favorite dresses ever!!
We were lucky enough to have from row seats
This was where I met Brett Young...the Mandalay bay has a fun little bar where they play intimate sets like this one from a group of Nashville songwriters
Caesars Palace is a really fin place and home of some of my favorite stores to shop in.
LOVED this DRESS, it is from Macy's and so comfy,
tons of 5 star reviews and I got it on sale for under $100.
Our hotel at the Aria had 3 pools and this was a out favorite, we literally spent most of our time that day in the pool
Cannot go to Vegas without seeing the fountains..this show was set to Bruno Mars...super cool!
The pastry shop in The Bellagio: Jean Phillipe Pastisserie was s sight to behold, with chocolate fountains and my favorite flavor: cream brûlée gelato.
WHERE TO SHOP
HERE is the loot
This was just the tip of the iceberg, we packed a lot into our few days and made every minute count but we were Vegas'ed out by the last day...Whew, oh and I did come home $20 up, lol.
Til next time Vegas..who knows it may be 22 years before I get there again but it was definitely a lovely birthday trip, Thank you my darling Mr. Nine!!
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