Jean-Philippe
Jean-Phillipe Chocolates and Pastries was a must-try. This little imperial had a gold leaf on top and had over six layers of chocolate wrapped goodness.
las vegas
Bellagio Continued
The interior lobby at the Bellagio has a stunning Chihuly ceiling. It’s true that Chihuly has a bevy of glass blowers that recreate his work, all the pieces of which get his name. The chocolate fountain pictured can be found by venturing deeper down the hallways of the casino. The image can’t capture the entirety … Continue reading Bellagio Continued
Ceasar’s Forum Shops
Ceasar’s Forum Shops has some of the most resplendent architecture I have ever seen for a mall. There is marble stone flooring everywhere, roman columns painted and buffed to a shine to look like fine stone and large set statues adorning every alcove, shelf, and walkway. I’ve seen buildings like this in Italy, but these … Continue reading Ceasar’s Forum Shops
Bellagio
Bellagio has a fantastic fountain display coordinated to music outside of their casino. Light, sound, and water combine together for a stunningly romantic display.
Mandalay Bay
Disney’s the Lion King brought us over to Mandalay Bay, an aging casino at the end of the strip. It is unbeleivably difficult to get into and out of casinos. Plan for a good half hour if wandering into front foyers and entrances and being trolled throught the labyrinths of slot machines before arriving at … Continue reading Mandalay Bay
Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas strip with shots of New York and Luxor.
MGM Lions
MGM have live lions on display in their casino. We were on our way out of the casino when we saw the lion pen. We were thinking why on earth would MGM keep lions inside their casino. Then we saw the plexiglas entranceway with lions sitting on top. Suffice to say we didn’t ask why … Continue reading MGM Lions
CES
The consumer electonics show showcases all of the new technology for the upcoming year. I have been following netbooks since their debut with Asus. Here Asus partnered with Intel for a dual screen laptop. The other picture is Kodak’s multitouch table surface.
Treasure Island
Arrrr hotel is the recently remodeled Treasure Island with a fantastic view of the strip. Las Vegas has seen a recent shift away from the gimmicky hotels to more resplendent and ritzy. TI is somewhere in between.
You Know You’re in Vegas When…
there are rows of slots as soon a you step off the plane. I have been in a few airports that allow gambling in the airport terminals, but I’ve never been in one that had gambling and Chippendale advertisements.