While Las Vegas may be best known for shotgun weddings and wedding chapels featuring Elvis impersonators, a variety of properties on the Strip have crafted unique new wedding packages. Travel Agent spoke to a number of these properties to find out how agents can best sell Vegas weddings and give their client a ceremony they will never forget.
“We offer ceremonies in both the evening and afternoon at The Mirage Volcano,” says Rachel Nelson, wedding specialist at The Mirage. The Mirage Volcano, reopened in 2008, combines music from Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart and a volcano designed by the team behind the Fountains of Bellagio to create a striking, one-of-a-kind Las Vegas spectacle. “Our available ceremonies are actually timed with the Volcano, so at the conclusion you can watch the Volcano show and have champagne toasts during the show,” says Nelson.
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Las Vegas may be known for debauched misadventures and decadent bachelor(ette) parties, but visitors looking for a relaxing girlfriend getaway have plenty of affordable and luxurious options to choose from.
Nikki Beach Las Vegas will open at Tropicana Las Vegas on Memorial Day Weekend, kicking off with a grand opening White Party on Thursday, May 26.
Nikki Beach Las Vegas, following an $180 million transformation, will be the largest Nikki Beach property in the world and will include three key elements: Nikki Beach Club, Club Nikki and Café Nikki.
Nikki Beach Club is set on four acres of Tropicana Las Vegas’ lush pool landscape amid sleek loungers and white opium beds and cabanas offer a more secluded experience, complete with premium bottle service and hors d’oeuvres. Nikki Beach will also include a restaurant, outdoor cafe and bar, swim-up blackjack, and a private island in the center of the tropical pool.
The new, 16,500-sq. ft. Club Nikki will feature an all-white color scheme, an ‘ultra-lounge’ with signature cocktails, two DJ booths, and a dance floor.
Set in a tropical garden overlooking waterfalls with an oversized outdoor deck, Café Nikki makes its debut on the Las Vegas Strip as the perfect complement to Tropicana Hotel and Casino. A European-style café, it offers 24/7 dining with a menu blending American cuisine with flavors inspired by international dishes. Café Nikki Happy Hour will feature open patio seating, live music/DJ, $5 specialty drinks, specialty ceviche and sushi bar every Monday-Friday from 4-7 p.m.
International travelers can now completely rejuvenate after a long journey at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas with the Jet Lag Recovery Experience. The spa journey will be offered complimentary for any traveler arriving from an international flight and staying at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas for five or more nights.
Starting from the day of arrival, guests will enjoy unlimited access to the Tian Quan Thermal Experiences in the Forbes Five Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. The multiple water facilities, including a Vitality Pool, Experience Showers and Herbal Steam Room will replenish moisture, increase blood circulation and bring more oxygen to the skin’s surface to hydrate and rejuvenate after a long journey.
To restore wellbeing, guests can also participate in yoga or Pilates classes on a complimentary basis in the dedicated studio overlooking The Las Vegas Strip. Classes are led twice daily by masters in their fields, offering professional guidance on suitable exercise regimes to restore balance and mobility after extensive travel.
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Whether guests are looking for an intimate gathering or a lavish wedding celebration, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas offers elegant wedding experiences, commitment ceremonies and vow renewals tailored to create a truly unforgettable experience.
From now through May 31, 2011, couples who book the “Graciously Luxurious” wedding experience at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas with 100 guests or more are eligible to receive five complimentary nights’ accommodation for their honeymoon at any Mandarin Oriental hotel worldwide, courtesy of Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. To qualify, all “Graciously Luxurious” weddings at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas must be contracted by May 31, 2011 and conducted before December 30, 2011.
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In association with Warriors Boxing and Blue Wave Group, Boxing Series “Fight Night at The Cosmopolitan” to be televised live on ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” March 25. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas proudly presents a unique and glamorous evening of world-class professional boxing at the city’s newest luxury resort. Tickets are currently on sale and are priced at $50, $75 and $250 for the VIP experience which includes a private section with comfortable sofa style seating and complimentary cocktails and are available for purchase at www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas announces Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley will perform at The Boulevard Pool on Saturday, April 16. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.
Tickets to Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley will go on sale Friday, March 4 at 10 a.m. PST and are available online at www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or at 702.698.7778 or toll-free 877.551.7778. General Admission tickets are $46.00 and VIP tickets are $66.00, inclusive of taxes and service charges. Guests must be 18+ to attend.
A hip-hop icon since the early 1990s, Nas emerged from the Queensbridge neighborhood of Long Island City, a hotbed of rap artist since the ’80s. The son of jazz trumpeter Olu Dara, Nas has since gone on to sell over 20 million albums worldwide over the span of his legendary career, and has acted as an ambassador for hip-hop culture throughout the globe. The first full-length album by poet and rhyme-master Nas arrived in 1994, the RIAA platinum “Illmatic.” Since then he has released eight solo albums and three compilation albums that have garnered 11 GRAMMY nominations and been certified double-platinum, platinum or gold.
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Caesars Palace announced today James Beard award-winning Chef Michel Richard will bring a version of his popular Washington D.C restaurant to Las Vegas. Central 24/7 by Michel Richard is scheduled to open in late summer of 2011 and will occupy the current Augustus Café space adjacent to the iconic Caesars Palace hotel lobby. Central 24/7 will offer a 24-hour dining experience daily highlighting breakfast, lunch and dinner selections. The 9,600 square-foot restaurant will seat approximately 300 guests in total including an outdoor patio terrace. The restaurant also will feature a large lounge complete with full bar including several beers on tap and a specialty cocktail menu.
Sahara Hotel & Casino announced today that it plans to close on May 16, 2011.
“We are working with our partners to assess a variety of options for the property, including a complete renovation and repositioning,” said Sam Nazarian, CEO of sbe Entertainment Group, which owns and operates the Sahara. “While no final decisions have been made at this point,” Nazarian said, “the continued operation of the aging Sahara was no longer economically viable.”
“We see the northern end of the Strip as the future of Las Vegas,” Nazarian said. “With Las Vegas showing early signs of recovery, we are confident that we ultimately will find a creative and comprehensive new solution for this historic property.”
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Every dog has its day, and now with the help of THEhotel at Mandalay Bay every day can be your dog’s day. As one of only a few dog-friendly properties on the Las Vegas Strip, THEhotel introduces amenities that cater to even the worldliest puppy.
Upon arrival at THEhotel, you and your four-legged family member will be greeted with a special welcome letter, tasty treats and doggy relief bags. Escorted by their owners, dogs will then enter their elegantly appointed suite on the 22nd floor which will be outfitted with eco-friendly food and water bowls.
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