If the thrill of the casino blackjack table isn’t your bag, or the dealer at the casino is taking too much of your money, don’t get too bummed. Just strap on a parachute for some exciting Las Vegas sky diving!

Take the fall and enjoy a picturesque view of Sin City and its beautiful surroundings while free-falling from 10,000 feet in the air. There will always be time to find that dealer and get your money back. What an Adrenalin rush!

Skydiving fanatics will be glad to tell you that there is nothing like leaving the airplane, free-falling as if flying, then coming to earth gently under a canopy of colorful fabric. If the scenery below happens to be the Las Vegas strip or the magnificent desert around this city, all the better.

Many tourists and one-time thrill seekers have this experience, choosing Las Vegas skydiving in tandem with an experienced instructor. This is just one of the methods that newcomers can choose as an introduction to an amazing sport.

With the many options for solid training and expert instruction available, Las Vegas skydiving has become a favorite destination in the skydiving/parachuting world.

Blush at Wynn Las Vegas

Since its recent opening, the Wynn Las Vegas resort has been redefining standards in room accommodations and pure entertainment. La Bete and the Blush boutique nightclub are two examples of this and are two of the most popular hots-pots to enjoy Las Vegas nightlife.

The basic cover charge to get into the Blush nightclub is $30. This fee will get you access to both the nightclub’s dance floor and an outdoor firepit. The atmosphere at Blush is more relaxed, but just as enjoyable. Dress code is casual sheek. Guests staying at the Wynn Las Vegas will only have to show their guest card and this allows their admission to be comped by the bar.

Blush boutique nightclub is located on the casino floor of the Wynn Las Vegas. The theme of Blush was to create an energetic, sensual setting that has impeccable attention to detail and design. From the music, to the decor to the staff, Blush nightclub is where popular celebrities want to spend their nights while visiting Las Vegas. The atmosphere here is definitely relaxed, but it is no less thrilling than the other Wynn Hotel Night Club, La Bete.

The Blush nightclub crowd is generally over 25, so it’s a relaxed place to enjoy the hot Las Vegas nightlife. What sets apart Blush is that in a short amount of time, it’s the place to see and be seen in Vegas.

The understated ambiance at Blush at Wynn is unashamedly elegant. Yet while offering a relaxed feel that doesn’t require any type of dress code. From the beautiful women to the diaphanous fabrics to the outdoor firepit, you will be truly mesmerized at this Wynn Hotel night club. Source: Destination360

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Surrounded by the towering Spring Mountains near Las Vegas, Siena Golf Club features gently rolling fairways and artful bunkering – plus the course offers dazzling views of the spectacular Las Vegas skyline.

Designed by master architects Brian Curley and Lee Schmidt and built by the golf specialists at Sunrise Colony Company, Siena is renowned throughout the Las Vegas Valley for its natural beauty and unprecedented serenity.

Siena Golf Club is a revival of the values and artistic styles fashioned by golf’s greatest courses. What’s more, Siena is a celebration of the Italian Culture. In the Tuscany-themed Siena at Summerlin, a focal point of the Siena Golf Club is Lake Siena, a quarter-mile-long lake with cascading waterfalls on the 1st hole of the golf course.

The 13,500-square-foot Siena Golf Club features a full-service golf shop, locker rooms, multi-tiered practice facility and The Siena Bistro with a patio dining room overlooking Lake Siena. The elevated characteristic of the terrain provides golfers panoramic views of the mountains and famous Las Vegas city lights.   Source: OpenGolfTeeTimes.org

A lounge made entirely of ice will open at Mandalay Place in Las Vegas, located adjacent to Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas in September.

The first permanent ice lounge of its kind in the U.S., the 2,000 sq. ft. Minus 5 Experience is a sub-freezing ice lounge that is owned and operated by the Minus 5 Group, a New Zealand-based company that has “ice-cool” attractions with six other Minus 5 ice lounges currently in operation in three countries around the globe.

Guests are invited to come in from the Las Vegas 100-degree heat and don Minus 5-issued parkas and booties over their t-shirts and flip-flops. Then the arctic adventure begins, as patrons enter the ethereal blue and white world of the shimmering Minus 5 ice lounge.

An icy wonderland of intricately hand-crafted ice sculptures and architecture, guests are promptly served an ice glass filled with exotic vodka-based cocktails (”mocktails” are also available for the kids or non-drinkers). Then, guests can relax on ice couches and enjoy what is literally the coolest lounge on the planet where the temperature is a constant -5 degrees Celsius or 23 degrees Fahrenheit.

“Our focus at Minus 5 is the art of ice,” said founder and president, Craig Ling.

We have our own ice carvers who change the lounge and sculptures every six-to-eight weeks. This also provides us with the ability to tailor-make sculptures for any function or event. With the ability to create anything from a company logo to an actual-sized replica automobile that you can sit in, the possibilities for the Minus 5 ice experience are only limited by your imagination.”

After enjoying the wonders of the sub-freezing environment, visitors can make their way to the Minus 5 Lodge, a warm, rustic pub adjacent to the Minus 5 Experience that is themed after great arctic explorers. The Minus 5 Lodge features ironwood beams, river stones, leather seats and an open-hearth to create an earthy, natural environment and a welcoming ambiance that also features artifacts from famed explorers and ski huts of old.

Restrain yourself from making jokes about cold feet, but Minus 5 will certainly be the only Las Vegas venue to perform “ice wedding” ceremonies. With colorful stained “ice” windows and pews, beautiful ice sculptures and ice candelabra, the Minus 5 ice-chapel creates an unparalleled setting for a romantic wedding ceremony. Brides are outfitted with an elegant white satin fur-trimmed cape to keep warm, and all ceremonies are organized in conjunction with the wedding professionals from the Mandalay Bay wedding department.

The Las Vegas location will be the first of many U.S.-based Minus 5 ice lounges, with other locations currently in the development stage in New York, Miami, Hawaii, and Los Angeles. Admission into the ice lounge is $30 and includes a cocktail.  Source: Ski Rebel

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse offers amazing service, perfect cocktails from the bar, excellent wine list, and a nice atmosphere.

The food is excellent, including seafood (shrimp starter and crab cake), 8oz fillet. An 18oz was the smallest lobster, which we all thought was ridiculous.

We had a table of maybe 9 or 10 guys head out to this place. The staff was super friendly and we had a team handle the table. They were a bit less “professional” than your normal upscale restaurant, but provided some good fun and entertainment with us. We got into some jokes and one of the guys pulled the “do you have any ketchup” routine for the excellent steaks that were served.

The cocktails at Del Frisco’s were PERFECT. The guy next to me ordered a Vodka Gimlet and they made it with fresh squeezed lime juice. It was the perfect strength. I wish I would have ordered that instead of my Makers and Ginger.

There was a huge group of hungry guys and we tried a variety of appetizers. We got a few shrimp starters which contained 3 types of shrimp. This was great. And then a few orders of crab cakes. These crab cakes were huge and had large chunks of crab in them. I would say the best crab cakes I have ever eaten.

When it came to the steak I went with fillet because I was not hungry enough to handle a porterhouse. The steak was delicious. One of the better steaks I have ever eaten.

As we were leaving we got to see the “James Bond Wine Rack” which is some crazy table that opens up into a wine cellar and then closes.

I would totally recommend Del Frisco’s to anyone needing to take a group out, or to anyone who loves a great meal and can afford this upscale restaurant.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse

Silverstone Golf Course Las Vegas was designed by Robert Cupp, Golf World’s 1992 Architect of the Year.  Silverstone Golf Club features 27 holes of championship golf just minutes from the Las Vegas strip.

The course is located north of Centennial and east of U.S. 95 near the old Floyd Lamb State Park with a spectacular view of the Sheep Mountain Range.

Opening in June 2001, the courses feature three rotating championship style nines of bent grass on the greens and rye grass for the fairways and rough. Various water features and fresh landscaping make for a challenging and enjoyable experience.

There are six Par 5 holes that average 590 yards from the tips, with another 4 holes over 600 yards. The longest hole on this Las Vegas golf course is a 653 yard hole on the Mountain course with a large lake protecting the green. Each course will play 7,000 yards.

All of the problems are in plain view of the player, with no hidden tricks. However, there is plenty of trouble for wayward shots and the greens that are small and undulated. If the wind is blowing, SilverStone vastly increases the degree of difficulty. For discounted tee times call: 1-877-669-4653

Directions
Take Interstate 15 North to U.S. Highway 95 North. Follow 95 N to Durango Dr. exit (Right). Follow Durango to Grand Teton (Right). Take Grand Teton to Buffalo (Left). Follow signs to Silverstone Golf Club. Allow 30 minutes for driving time from the Las Vegas Strip.

Source: LasVegasGolfCourses.com

Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat is the home of golden, white-striped and snow white tiger cubs.

Guests are invited to watch these felines, expected to weigh up to 575 pounds each when fully grown, as they pounce and play in a specially built nursery.

The cubs can be seen daily at the Mirage from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Secret Garden also is home to five rare animal breeds, including the royal white tigers of Nevada, the white lions of Timbavati, golden heterozygous tigers carrying the gold and white gene, African and Asian leopards, a black panther and a snow leopard.

Learn the secrets of the Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat with a special one-hour VIP guided tour.

Guests will be escorted through the facility by one of the educational experts, and will be provided with an exclusive insider’s view of the hard work and dedication that goes into the training and care of these animals.

The tour features Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, lions, tigers, leopards and a panther.

Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
Department of Animal Care
The Mirage
3400 Las Vegas Blvd., So.
Las Vegas, NV  89109
(702) 792-7980

The zero gravity Las Vegas experience is now available for those who wish to feel weightless.

A specially designed Boeing 727 will perform effects of a real space flight including flying smaller parabolas that recreate lunar gravity.

The price of Las Vegas space flights, of course, are steep.  But at least now you have the option.  The company is called Zero G and it the only one of its kind.

This is the identical weightless flight experience used by NASA to train its astronauts and used by Ron Howard and Tom Hanks to film “Apollo 13.”

You will not spend the entirety of your sub-orbital spaceflight in zero gravity however – the Las Vegas space flights also offer reconstructions of the gravitational fields found on the moon and Mars at 1/6 and 1/3 of the Earth’s gravity, respectively.

G-Force One, Zero-G’s specially modified Boeing 727-200 aircraft, will depart from Signature Air Terminal at McCarran International Airport.

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime VIP experience. Not many people get the chance to say they experience zero G, so why not be the first among your friends and family members. Las Vegas offers so many unique opportunities.

For more information, go to:
G-FORCE-ONE

The Liberace Museum is located in two buildings within a mini-mall on Tropicana Avenue. Visiting it is a deeply American experience, like Liberace himself.

Liberace was as flamboyant as they came. What is especially interesting, is how open he was to being gay in an era when it was so very hush, hush.

However, one doesn’t have to be a fervent Liberace fan to appreciate the sheer spectacle that is the Liberace Museum.

Besides the shimmery gold sign and the tinkly piano music wafting from the lobby, who could guess what waits inside the squat stucco building?

This museum has a $6.50 entrance fee, but is well worth it. You can see everything possible dealing with the pianist, and spend a lot of time marveling at the wonders this Museum has to offer.

The museum is filled with endless rows of lavish costumes. Video footage of Liberace shows him to be the consummate entertainer, effortlessly balancing elaborate spectacle and friendly chatter to please his portly, middle-aged fans.

Liberace wasn’t afraid to pull out all the stops for his audiences, such as bringing luxury Rolls Royce cars on stage or telling virgin mink jokes, either. He seemed to enjoy his celebrity status with gusto, and it showed during his energetic performances.

ENVY The Steakhouse is located in the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel on Paradise Road.

ENVY’s sleek, open design boldly announces a new paradigm in fine Las Vegas dining.

Pat Murphy’s design for the steakhouse restaurant is a study in balance: expansive windows and high ceilings create a lofty sense of space, while elements such as a candle-lit, walk-in wine cellar and a 1,500-bottle wine wall, impart warmth and structure.

Guests can choose from an extensive hand-selected wine menu as they nestle in one of ENVY’s spacious, welcoming booths.

VIP guests can enjoy a chef’s table in a private booth with a front row view of the open kitchen.

Now in its fourth year of operation, ENVY has received a long list of Las Vegas restaurant reviews, a two-time recipient of the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine list, the restaurant has been named to Las Vegas Life’s coveted Dining Guide ‘A’ List and was also named “Best New Restaurant Off the Strip” in the February 2006 issue.

ENVY the Steakhouse was also a key participant in the 2007 Food Network South Beach Food & Wine Festival, a national, star-studded, four-day weekend event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities.

Envy Steakhouse
3400 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV, 89109

Bellagio Hotel

The spectacular Bellagio Hotel, named after a small village in Italy’s lake district, is one of Las Vegas’ finest and most luxurious hotels. The hotel was built in 1998.

The Bellagio is known for its elegant decor and fixtures, its fine dining, and the large lake in front of the hotel with colorful, choreographed fountains. The musical show is one of the many free attractions in Las Vegas.

The Bellagio has nearly 4000 guest rooms, suites, and villas. All the rooms at this AAA five-diamond resort include a lavishly-stocked mini-bar, an iron and ironing board, a two-line telephone with a computer dataport and high-speed Internet access, plush robes, and a marble soaking tub as well as a shower.

Guests will never get bored at the Bellagio. Among the hotel’s many first-class facilities are a spectacular Mediterranean-themed, heated pool with private cabannas and hand-carved Italianate stone fountains.

There’s also the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden, with an amazing array of desert flora and fauna.  The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art features changing exhibits, such as the recent Ansel Adams retrospective.

The Bellagio Hotel casino includes an array of slot machines as well as table games, including blackjack, roulette, craps, Caribbean Stud, Let it Ride, Stud Poker, Pai Gow Tiles, Pai Gow Poker, Big Six, Three-Card Poker, and baccarat. Full article