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Since we are fast approaching our next adventure, I couldn't leave you guys without another trip in the works!!
So back in October, Muffin surprised me one day with a question!!
October 13th
Muffin and I were sitting around chatting and all of a sudden, he turned to me and said,"Do you want to go back to Vegas in March?". I replied, "What?!?!?" He went on further to say that he had to go to a trade show the week of March 13-17 and that he had gotten an offer from the Wynn for 4 Free nights and 500 bucks each in slot play.
So! He definitely had me at, "Do you want to go back to Vegas in March?", but he also threw in 1st class airfare-----BOTH ways!! He said that he would feel very guilty not to take me on this trip and that even though he had to work for some of it, he thought I might enjoy going back again. Well Duh!!!!!
He told me that the only condition was that I had to attend a couple of events in the evening and schmooze with his customers. As you guys know this is not, nor has it ever been, a problem for me , so I am now going to Las Vegas in March!! Movie star status baby!!
October 24th
A little background. Muffin and I have been to Las Vegas countless times. If I had to guess a number, I would pick 15. From my memory, we have stayed at Treasure Island three times. Twice we loved it but when it became TI, we did not love it anymore. We stayed at the Bellagio four times and loved it every single time! We stayed at the Luxor three times and loved it every single time!! We stayed at Mandalay Bay twice, Monte Carlo once and this will be our third time staying at the Wynn. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be a true toss up between the Bellagio and the Wynn!!
In short, we love Vegas!!!
We love walking the Strip. We adore the restaurants. We love going into the different casinos. Like Disney, everything is themed to the nth degree and it is so fun to check out the different resorts!!
We have seen most of the Cirque shows. We saw Lance Burton. We saw Siegfried and Roy. We saw Phantom. We saw La Reve at the Wynn twice and we are planning on seeing it again.
We also love the free shows on the Strip. The fountains at the Bellagio are amazing!! The old Pirate Battle at Treasure Island was amazing!!
The only bad show I saw in Vegas was Wayne Newton. No offense to anyone who is a fan but he is not my cup of tea. Adrienne drug me there because she loves hm and she had to keep hitting my elbow because I was falling asleep!! In the beginning of the show, he was walking around kissing people and I told her if he made his way over to our table, I was leaving. Unfortunately, he did not. If the show wasn't bad enough, we were crammed into tables that were not large enough for as many people that were seated at it. The only cool thing was that it was at the Stardust Hotel which is no longer there. But I digress!!
Other than that very vivid memory, ALL of my other recollections are amazing!! We even took the kids once when it was trying to be family friendly. That was when we stayed at the Monte Carlo and it was part of a 'Brady Bunch' Los Angeles, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas adventure. We even rented an Astro Van!!
We have eaten at many world class restaurants in Vegas. They include:
The Eiffel Tower
Emeril's Delmonico Steakhouse
Le Cirque
Picasso
Joe's Seafood
Emeril's New Orleans Fish House
In short, we are very much looking forward to our next Vegas vacation.
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Great start. To answer your question, you will play the slot machines and win enough to pay for another Disney adventure.
That was going to be my answer too!
You brought back some great memories when you mentioned those restaurants, we've eaten at a couple of those and absolutely loved our stay at the Bellagio.
You brought back some great memories when you mentioned those restaurants, we've eaten at a couple of those and absolutely loved our stay at the Bellagio.
Oh my gosh they have so many wonderful places to eat in Las Vegas!! The Bellagio rocks!!
Nice start to this and looks like another winner of a trip. Especially, when considering the cost and the nice freebies with it! I've been to Vegas twice and really enjoyed it!
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Funny, the other day my husband was talking about wanting to take me to Vegas for our 20th anniversary in 2019. He's been there twice for work, but I've never been. I'd love to be able to go one day.
How fun - and cool to get the first class treatment! I've only been to Vegas once. Part of me would like to go again, but it never seems to make it to the top of my list.
Nice start to this and looks like another winner of a trip. Especially, when considering the cost and the nice freebies with it! I've been to Vegas twice and really enjoyed it!
Thanks, Dave!!. We always have a ball !!
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Funny, the other day my husband was talking about wanting to take me to Vegas for our 20th anniversary in 2019. He's been there twice for work, but I've never been. I'd love to be able to go one day.
I hope you do, Mayra!!. Everyone should see Las Vegas at least once in their lifetime. It is something else!!
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How fun - and cool to get the first class treatment! I've only been to Vegas once. Part of me would like to go again, but it never seems to make it to the top of my list.
We love Las Vegas and I will never turn down a trip there!
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As many of you know by now, Muffin and I love to eat!! We love to try new places and experience different cuisines. This has been a bit of a challenge wherever we go because Muffin has a very sensitive stomach and he is lactose intolerant. That being said, we have eaten at many fabulous places and most restaurants will happily accommodate us. However!!
One of the best things about travelling with my husband on business trips is that I get to spend lots of time by myself!! I don't mean this in a bad way. I have no issues with food whatsoever so dining on my own is not only less stressful but I can try out places that Muffin simply cannot go!! I have also done many solo trips and have no problem eating on my own. I'm sure you can see where this is gong........
Since I have three whole days to explore the Strip on my own, I made some really cool lunch reservations!! Ironically, they are all at the Wynn. I say that because I have no hesitation to get in a cab and go all the way to the other end of the Strip. The restaurants here are simply amazing looking and even though this will be our third stay here, we have only ever eaten at the buffet.
I digress for a moment to explain just how amazing the Wynn Buffet is!! First of all, eating at a buffet in Vegas can be truly equivalent to fine dining most anywhere else. We absolutely love the buffets at the Luxor, the Bellagio and Paris. They have filet, crab, wonderful soups and the food is fresh, plentiful and delicious!!
But our hands down favorite is the buffet at the Wynn. The buffet here has all of those items plus a bakery and an ice cream parlor with handmade gelato!! When we were here with Dave and Adrienne last year, we had a breakfast, a brunch, a lunch and a dinner at the buffet!! It was every bit as good as any restaurant we have dined at in Vegas.
That being said, there are some amazing looking restaurants that happen to be open for lunch at the Wynn that I would love to try. I have made it my mission this trip to knock three of them off my list for lunch since I will be on my own anyway.
I will l side track for a moment here to tell you guys that I have come to Vegas with Muffin plenty of times on business trips and am used to being off on my own. I plan to do my usual routine of walking the Strip in the morning. That entails either taking a cab down to the other end which is where Mandalay Bay is and walking back to the Wynn. It is just about four miles to walk from one end of the Strip to the other. I sometimes do the reverse and walk down and get a cab back.
My mornings are usually spent picking one or two casino resorts to stop at and walk around in. I haven't decided which ones to do that in yet this time but I am working on a plan. I figure that by the time I get back each day, it will be time for lunch and I will surely be hungry!!
After researching lots of eateries, I thought it would be fun to try a different restaurant each day for lunch as dinners will be spent with Muffin's clients and although I am sure that they will be fun, I really don't get to pick where we go.
Let me start by saying that the Wynn/Encore has eighteen restaurants. Eleven of these are open for lunch. It was seriously hard to pick three of them. I went on Open Table and decided to pick ones that were available there and this is what I came up with:
March 14th:
La Cave- LA CAVE—WINE & FOOD HIDEAWAY
Low ceilings and quiet nooks are what you'll find behind the glass facade and revolving door that is set into the hallway next-door to Terrace Pointe Café at Wynn. At La Cave—Wine & Food Hideaway you'll savor Chef Billy DeMarco's menu of small-plate items from the sea, farm, oven, garden, grill and butcher, paired with artisanal draught beers and an impressive wine list. La Cave offers three distinct environments—the cellar, the front bar area illuminated from above by a sign proclaiming In Vino Veritas, the rustic yet refined dining room, and a patio that looks out over the elegantly-landscaped Wynn resort pool and gardens.
March 15th:
Country Club- COUNTRY CLUB—A NEW AMERICAN STEAKHOUSE
The Country Club—A New American Steakhouse presents innovative fare by Chef Rene Lenger overlooking the 18th hole on the Wynn Golf Course. A Forbes Travel Guide Four Star award-winner, this restaurant is the realization of Steve Wynn's vision to create an upscale golf club that would be accessible to all guests. Savor charred-to-perfection steaks, ocean fresh seafood and prime rib elegantly carved table-side. The Country Club serves lunch, dinner and brunch on weekends, with a unique Jazz Brunch offered on Sundays featuring live music that was voted the "Best Brunch" in Las Vegas by the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association.
March 16th:
Tableau- Just steps away from the private Wynn Tower Suites elevators, you'll find the bright and elegant American-style restaurant Tableau. If you are a guest in our Wynn Tower Suites, this is where you will enjoy daily complimentary breakfast. Chef David Middleton's menu builds on seasonally-sourced ingredients to present market-fresh breakfast, lunch and brunch selections like strawberry blintz buttermilk pancakes, heirloom tomato salad and Mediterranean branzino. Choose to sit in the conservatory to enjoy the gorgeous garden and pool views or dine outdoors, poolside on the patio.
These menus all look terrific and I can't wait to try each one!!
After my lunch, I will most likely gamble a bit and then go and get ready for the evenings. Our evening plans will depend on whatever events are happening related to Muffin's show. Usually, there are some nice parties.
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He said that he would feel very guilty not to take me on this trip and that even though he had to work for some of it, he thought I might enjoy going back again. Well Duh!!!!!
, so I am now going to Las Vegas in March!! Movie star status baby!!
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The Bellagio rocks!!
I've been to Vegas twice and really enjoyed it! 
It's so easy to see how much you all love it! 
When we were here with Dave and Adrienne last year, we had a breakfast, a brunch, a lunch and a dinner at the buffet!! It was every bit as good as any restaurant we have dined at in Vegas.
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