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Best Las Vegas Pools

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Hard Rock Las Vegas Pool Area (photo by Tim Larison)

According to a July 2010 article in the Denver Post, here are some of the best pools in Las Vegas. They are listed by category:

Best All-Around
The Mirage Resort & Casino
Highlights: Tropical setup with lagoons and soothing waterfalls, plenty of palm trees for shade, terrific family and adult offerings.

Best For Families
Mandalay Bay Beach at The Hotel at Mandalay Bay
Highlights: Three laid-back swimming pools, a lazy river and a large wave pool, reasonably priced food at the Beach Bar & Grill.

Best Mom Getaway
Sunday mornings at Flamingo’s GO Pool
Highlights: Over 21 only, entry to over-21 GO pool for women free and male hotel guests - $15 daily.

Best Pool Party
WET Republic at MGM Grand
Highlights: Underwater speakers boost an amazing sound system, rotating roster of some of the best DJs in the country, excellent drink roster, good food, clean pool (over 21 only).

Best Cabanas
The Golden Nugget
Highlights: Comfy, well-cushioned chairs and loveseats, as well as lamps, end tables and groovy art in spacious cabanas, which also sport mini-fridges, a stereo system and flat-screen TV; situated at The Tank pool in the over-16 Hideout area.

Best Beach
HRH Beach Club at the Hard Rock Hotel
Highlights: The sand actually leads right into the water, swim-up blackjack and a little island pool within the pool that is always about 20 degrees cooler than the surrounding water.

Best Chairs
Garden of the Gods at Caesars Palace
Highlights: Sturdy metal loungers topped with velvety soft cushions that absorb water and hold their shape. Spring for a day bed or cabana which are topped with half foot-thick cushions covered with the same plush fabric.

Contact us for a no-obligation price quote on your next Las Vegas get-away!

(photo of the hard rock pool area by Tim Larison)

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Disney’s Lion King In Las Vegas

Monday, May 25th, 2009

by Anne Larison

lking “What’s a Warthog Doing in Las Vegas?”

This was the subject line of an email I received back in March ’09. The answer to this question is that a Broadway-caliber musical was set to open in May at the Mandalay Bay Theater – Disney Presents The Lion King.

I was thrilled since I had a business trip planned for May in Las Vegas. The preview performances began May 5th with the official opening of the show scheduled for May 15. My mom, a sister and myself were able to snag tickets for one of the preview performances on Friday, May 8. All I can say is – amazing!

I had previously seen The Lion King when the Broadway show traveled to Denver a few years ago and I knew that it was worth seeing again (and again). My mom and sister had never seen it. The music, the scenery, the costumes, and the performances are first class.

This show appeals to adults as well as children. If you have only seen the animated movie classic, I hope you someday have a change to see the stage musical. The costumes and manner in which they portray the animals will delight and amuse you. Everything about the show is exciting.

Here is a tip – we arrived at Mandalay Bay early to pick up our tickets from Will Call. If you do purchase your tickets online, get there a few hours early, to actually pick them up from Will Call. The Will Call line was extremely long closer to the start of the performance.

Another tip – the House of Blues restaurant is located in the Mandalay Bay. We found a Happy Hour special from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.. They have special drinks and appetizers for only $5.00! We shared three appetizers and wouldn’t have been able to get a meal for that low price most anywhere else along the strip. It was very yummy!

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