Las Vegas can certainly live up to any of its claims whether it be Sin City, Sun City or Fun City.
There have been several transformations of Las Vegas over the years from a gambler's paradise, to Sin City for adults, to family-oriented, and back to Sin City.
People come to Las Vegas for many reasons and not all of them concern gambling. I went to enjoy the Wynn and seek some knowledge on everything Las Vegas has to offer and I learned that the reasons people now come to Las Vegas (in order) are:
1. To enjoy the hotel-resort & entertainment offerings
2. To shop at a huge variety of stores
3. To eat at any of the dozens of award-winning restaurants
4. To gamble
The quality, variety & prices for hotel-casino-resorts in Las Vegas offer as much ,or as little, as you wish to spend and enjoy.
I recently stayed at the (relatively) new Wynn Resort and it is certainly the finest I have experienced ever in Las Vegas from suite size and amenities to choice of activities (golf on property for one) and restaurants (15), and shopping (the Esplanade is both unique and amazing).
To enjoy yourself thoroughly you need to identify what you need and want to do first and then what you need and want to do next. You will not be able to do everything in a few days or even a week. If your primary goal in Las Vegas is to see every major casino then you have your work cut out for you. If you only want to gamble, then pick a casino where the odds favor your game and pocketbook. If you wish to simply enjoy the desert and the water activities or the sightseeing (like the Grand Canyon), then be sure to slow down and enjoy these things as time will be lost easily. Golf course selection can be difficult as there is so much to choose from
A couple of cautions:
Don't forget to hydrate in the summer, be careful in the full sun (especially on the pavement and roadways), don't jaywalk, don't get so intoxicated that you lose control of your senses (and your money, purse or wallet) and try to get some sleep in the city that never sleeps so that you have the energy to enjoy as much of what you want or need of what Las Vegas has to offer.
Also, remember that the service workers in Las Vegas live on tips so when you do get great service, tip accordingly.
The WYNN RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB---
I cannot help but recommend this resort to anyone that wishes to be surrounded by luxury, quality of service and options that are almost limitless.
I have been wanting to stay at the Wynn since last year when I missed its April 2005 opening by mere weeks.
Upon arrival, you are greeted with a smile by valet and reception and you are never far from help within the resort if you need it. Everyone was attentive to both my needs (and wants).
The resort was spotless, well-equipped with the latest in technology inside each suite (and on the ground floor) from the plush robes in the closet, to the razors in the bathroom, everything a guest could need is either available or attainable. My room #3641 has an incredible view of the Strip and the remote-controlled floor to ceiling curtains were actually fun to use.
The Wynn offers so much that it becomes a destination in itself, and except for a walk across The Strip to the Fashion Mall and two restaurants there, I never wanted to leave the Wynn during the day (my night-time adventures can be described elsewhere).
There are 15 restaurants on property, a Tom Fazio golf course, a Ferrari-Maserati car dealership, the world's only dedicated Rolex store, an Esplanade of shopping that includes Cartier (and a 2.5 million dollar( US) ruby & diamond necklace), Oscar de la Renta, Louis Vuitton, and several Wynn exclusive shops.
The spa is top of the line and includes a full salon. The show "Le Reve" is nothing less than spectacular, and the two featured nightclubs,
Blush &
Tryst, are always popular with all ages 21 and over.
The pools are large and spacious and there is a secluded European style "topless" pool available. In addition, there are "shows" in the lake and waterfall area that separate the resort from the Strip which are only visible to guests within the resort.
I usually can be fairly picky if I want to, but I can state with complete confidence that during my stay, I cannot think of a single negative experience and that is something rare in any public setting.
Wynn Hotel Las Vegas
Other: The Wynn is at the north end of The Strip, south of the Stratosphere and Stardust, across the street from the Fashion Mall and Treasure Island, and north of the Venetian.