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So we all know that Las Vegas is THE destination for those times you want to let go and indulge your inner thrill-seeker. But at a fly time of less than three hours from Vancouver, this city also makes a perfect weekend getaway even if you don鈥檛 have a bachelor party or shotgun wedding (both?) planned.
Here are a few reasons why I鈥檝e travelled to Vegas three times in the past year, and why you should too:
World Class Entertainment + Nightlife
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Vegas is home to some of the world鈥檚 busiest nightclub such as Hakkasan, Hyde Bellagio, and Marquee, featuring international DJs ranging from Calvin Harris to David Guetta and Lil Jon. Where else can you dance poolside to Diplo while a Kardashian takes in the light show from VIP a few feet away?
If the party circuit isn鈥檛 your scene, check out top shows such as Cirque du Soleil, Celine Dion at Caesars Palace, Penn & Teller at Rio, Jennifer Lopez at Planet Hollywood or L锚 Reve - The Dream at the Wynn Theater. Finish your evening at The Chandelier Bar at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas or The Mandarin Cocktail Bar in the Mandarin Oriental for a smart cocktail.
If celebrity-spotting is your thing, visit Vegas during one of the many big sporting or entertainment events held in the city. Everyone from Heidi Klum to Will Smith has been seen at the MGM Grand for UFC fights, and the strip is always buzzing with A-listers during the Billboard Music Awards, NHL Awards and Academy of Country Music Awards.
Incredible Indulgence for the Foodie
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There鈥檚 no shortage of indulgences for the foodie traveller in Las Vegas, with nearly every hotel boasting a celebrity chef restaurant. Grab a casual bite at Gordon Ramsay鈥檚 BurGR at Planet Hollywood for lunch, enjoy happy hour at Bobby Flay鈥檚 Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace, and follow up with a dry-aged steak at Carnevino at The Palazzo. And don鈥檛 forget the buffets (did somebody say 鈥渁ll-you-can-eat crab legs鈥� at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa?)!
Unparallelled R&R
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Visitors to Vegas can choose from an endless number of activities to unwind with. Take in a round of golf at one of the city鈥檚 prime courses, check out the natural beauty of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, or glide gently down the Grand Canal with a romantic gondola ride at The Venetian. Cap it off by indulging in some retail therapy at top-notch shops, including off-strip centers such as Crystals or Fashion Show.
There鈥檚 Nowhere Else Like It
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Simply put, there is just nowhere else quite like Las Vegas! With a dizzying array of sights and attractions to take in, it truly is the ultimate tourist destination, and there鈥檚 something for everyone. Personal favourites include the Shark Reef aquarium at Mandalay Bay, the 鈥楬igh Roller鈥� observation wheel, the Bellagio fountain show and the Fremont Street Experience. A walking tour of the strip itself is a wonder in itself, and if that weren鈥檛 enough, the city puts you in the proximity of some truly awe-inspiring desert landscapes.
