25 posts tagged “vacation”

Visitors traveling to Las Vegas this summer can bask in the sun – for free – at any number of the luxurious pools our hotels have to offer.  Coupled with enticing room rates during the summer months, guests can relax poolside while taking advantage of everything the Strip has to offer.  See below for a few examples…

Excalibur – Room rates starting at $31/night

A paradise fit for royalty, the Excalibur Pool doubled its size last year and now features four pools and 17 private cabanas, stocked with all the essentials to keep cool.  Steps away from the pool, Drenched offers causal poolside dining featuring all-American fare and a full-service bar.

MGM Grand – Room rates starting at $80/night

What makes the Grand Pool Complex Maximum Vegas? 5 swimming pools, 3 whirlpools, river and waterfalls – and like any exotic paradise, the Grand Pool Complex is surrounded by lush foliage, bridges, fountains and waterfalls.  Guests can continue over to WET REPUBLIC, a quintessential Vegas pool party combining the best elements of Vegas nightlife with supreme poolside amenities.  Hotel guests can enjoy free admission on select days/times.

Mandalay Bay – Room rates starting at $110/night

A perennial crowd favorite, Mandalay Bay Beach features 11 acres of aquatic relaxation including a wave pool, lazy river, three swimming pools, 2,700 tons of real sand and the only climate-controlled poolside gaming on The Strip.  Atop the three-story Beachside Casino, the Villas Soleil raise the bar for cabanas with spectacular views of Mandalay Bay Beach.

Actor Vince Vaughn, dining at Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar at Bellagio late Monday with a stunning brunette and another couple. At another table actor James Woods...

Best-selling romance novelist Jackie Collins, filming segments with the "Jubilee!" showgirls for "The Paul O'Grady Show," a UK favorite. Collins shared classic Vegas stories about Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra as well as the rest of the Rat Pack...

At the Bob Dylan show on Monday: Lewis Black, Bobby Slayton, and Bill Walton.

Dance troupe SuperCrew, at CatHouse (Luxor) for Madame Mondays. They were in Las Vegas celebrating their recent win on MTV’s hit show "America's Best Dance Crew."  At another table: Sugar Hill Gang...

At Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab on Tuesday: Lewis Black. On Monday: Lamar Odom of the Los Angeles Lakers...

At "Jersey Boys" (Palazzo) on Monday: “Pushing Daisies” star Kristin Chenoweth...

Spotted at separate tables at Strip House (Planet Hollywood Resort) on Saturday: talent manager Johnny Wright and reality star Kourtney Kardashian...

At Venus Pool Club for the second day in a row: actor Matt Lillard...

Penn Jillette and friends, dining at Pink Taco (Hard Rock) on Labor Day...

Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, dining at Flemings near Boca Park with a female friend...
  
Grammy Award-winning artist T-Pain, performing at Prive's Money for Nothing on Monday...

At The Pearl (Palms) for the Judas Priest show on Monday: rocker Vinnie Paul, Avril Lavigne’s hubby and Sum 41 front man Deryck Whibley, as well as members of Boogie Knights and the Spazmatics...
 

September 01

At Pure over the weekend: Jess Origliasso of "The Veronicas" and her on-again/off-again beau Azaria from "The Follow." Also there was former NBA pro Gary Payton.
 
Spotted at LAX: The Sugarhill Gang...

David Copperfield stopped in for a late night snack with a friend at Social House (Treasure Island)...

Spotted at LAVO (Planet Hollywood) over the  weekend: Adrian Body, Paris Hilton and Benji Madden, Nicky Hilton and David Katzenberg, Wilmer Valderamma, Michelle Rodriguez, Katy Perry, Christina Milian, Amy Sacco, Brett Ratner, Elisha Cuthbert, Marlon Wayans, Perez Hilton, Tara Reid, Lamar Odom and Deryck Whibley...

Hollywood socialite Susan Casden closed down Prive Las Vegas on Sunday night for her birthday, a celebration that included 300 guests,  Elvis Impersonator Trent Carlini, a performance by burlesque star Dita Von Teese and a full concert by legendary band Journey. The party's encore included a performance by the Crazy Horse girls...

Burlesque star Dita Von Teese, hanging out with chef Kerry Simon Sunday night at CatHouse (Luxor) after her show...

Movie director Brett Ratner, spotted at Tryst nightclub Sunday inside Wynn Las Vegas...

At the opening party of ROK Vegas (New York-New York): chart-topper Katy Perry, performing for a crowd that included her boyfriend Travis McCoy ("Gym Class Heroes"), Shar Jackson, Brittany Snow and Jessica Stroup, co-stars of "Prom Night," Jenna Dewan and boyfriend Channing Tatum, Haylie Duff and Nick Zano, Josh Henderson ("Desperate Housewives"), Sean Huze ("In the Valley of Elah"), John Wilkes ("Red Jumpsuit Apparatus") and Jamie Chung (MTV’s"Real World San Diego")...

Paris and Nicky Hilton, dining at Wolfgang Puck's CUT (Palazzo) on Saturday evening...
 
Chris Rock, with friends at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (Forum Shops) before his sold-out show at Caesars Palace on Saturday...
     
Holly Madison, David Spade, Paul Oakenfold, Dana White, and Ron Jeremy, at the KISS show at The Pearl (Palms) on Friday...

Wayne Newton, dancing with friends at Blush boutique night on Saturday while celebrating a friend's wedding...

At "O" on Saturday: Mayor Oscar Goodman and Kourtney Kardashian, her boyfriend and friends...

At Saturday's grand opening of Paul Oakenfold's residency at Rain: actress Tara Reid and Chewy from the Chelsea Handler show...

At TAO Beach on Saturday:  actress Christina Milian, oil heir Brandon Davis, actor Wilmer Valderrama and Pamela Anderson’s ex-husband Rick Salomon and MTV UK’s VJ Tim Cash...

Paris and Nicky Hilton, with their boyfriends Benji Madden and David Katzenberg as Wasted Space (Hard Rock Hotel) on Saturday...

At Body English (Hard Rock):  E!'s Daily 10 co-hosts celebrated the birthday of Sal Masekela, who was greeted by Baron Davis of the Los Angeles Clippers, and Nicky Hilton and Katzenberg...
     
Actress Kristine Chenoweth of ABC’s "Pushing Daisies" with a large group of friends at Strip House...

Actor Carlo Rota (Fox’s "24") and girlfriend having an intimate dinner at KOI...
 
On the main stage At LAX (Luxor): Reality show star Khloe Kardashian, boxer Zab Judah, Shaun Phillips of the San Diego Chargers Larry Johnson of the Kansas City Chiefs, Rashad McCants of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Antoine Wright of the Dallas Mavericks, Damon Jones of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Juwon Howard of the Houston Rockets.  
 
At Pure: actress Haylie Duff, actor Nick Zano, actor Channing Tatum and his "Step Up" costar Jenna Dewan. Also in the house: Larry Johnson and Shaun Phillips...

Actor/comedian David Spade and UFC president Dana White, at Tryst on Friday...

Frank Sinatra Jr., former Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt-Bono and Dennis Bono, dining at The Steakhouse at Southpoint Hotel-Casino on Saturday...

Lance Burton, taking in Jeff McBride's new show "Magic at the Edge" at Palace Station.  McBride was honored as "Magician of the Year" last week by the International Magicians Society...

Long-time Las Vegas publicist Steve Flynn, surprised with a 40th birthday party at the ESPN Zone. Guests in attendance, some of whom stepped up to roast the guest of honor, included Showtime Boxing analyst Al Bernstein, Top Rank executive Dena DuBeof, MGM Mirage boxing execs Scott Ghertner and Stephanie Heller. Flynn's mother, father, brother and two sisters flew in for the event...

Wilmer Valderrama, taking the mic at TAO early Sunday and revving up the crowd. Also there: Paris and Nicky Hilton with Jeff Beacher...

Some Michael Jackson fans from Europe were rewarded for a long wait last week.

When Jackson arrived home Wednesday, after dinner with his three children at Planet Hollywood restaurant at Caesars Palace, he had the driver stop the vehicle and he signed autographs through a back window.
 
Two nights later, on Jackson's 50th birthday, the European fans, along with another two dozen others, gathered outside his home and serenaded the pop star with "Happy Birthday" at 11 p.m.

They brought balloons, a birthday cake, and presents, which security quickly took inside his house. His security detail delivered six pizzas to the fans on two separate days.

At "KA" (MGM Grand) on Thursday's 9:30 p.m. appearance: Members of the USA Men’s gymnastics team including: silver medalist, Jonathan Horton and teammates Alexander Artemev, Raj Bhavsar, Joseph Hagerty, Moran Hamm, Paul Hamm, Justin Spring and Kevin Tan. They were accompanied by USA Women’s Gymnastics Team member, Shayla Worley. Afterwards, they met with the cast of KÀ in the training room...

At Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab on Thursday, watching Barack Obama's acceptance speech: Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson, former Detroit Pistons coach Chuck Daly and former University of Southern California basketball coach George Raveling...

Tara Reid, dining at LAVO (Palazzo) on Thursday night. She later checked out the new hookah lounge on LAVO’s patio on the Las Vegas Strip...

Reid, attending "Le Reve" (Wynn) on Thursday. She sat in the VIP champagne circle with a male guest...

Paul Stanley from KISS, with pregnant wife Erin Sutton, at the 7 p.m. performance of "Love" at The Mirage on Thursday. They went backstage and met the cast and crew. Stanley signed the wall of fame with “All you need is LOVE AND KISS.”

NBA players Chauncey Billups, Mike Bibby and Corey Maggette, spotted at Tryst nightclub Thursday inside Wynn Las Vegas...

Also at Tryst: Playboy cover model Lisa Mackay, and UFC fighters Kenny Florian and Josh Koscheck.

At The Bank (Bellagio) on Thursday: Ryan Cabrera, at a table in the VIP area; Charles Oakley dancing the night away with a go go dancer atop the raised banquette...

Paul Stanley of KISS, having dinner at N9NE Steakhouse with Palms owner George Maloof on Thursday...

The rock group Hinder at the Playboy Club with a group that included Phil Maloof...

Jo De La Rosa, star of the Bravo TV show "Date My Ex," celebrating her birthday at TAO nightclub with her girlfirends...

At Drai's After Hours inside Bill's Gamblin' Hall on Thursday: Veronica Grabowski, the reigning Miss Nevada USA 2008. Also at Drai's: Playboy cover model Lisa Mackay and UFC fighter Josh Koscheck.

August 28

At LAX Nightclub (Luxor): Michael Jordan and a large group of current or former NBA players, including Charles Oakley, Baron Davis of the Los Angeles Clippers, Antoine Walker of the Memphis Grizzlies, Tyronn Lue and Damon Jones of the Milwaukee Bucks, Tony Allen of the Boston Celtics, Larry Hughes of the Chicago Bulls, Chauncey Billups of the Detroit Pistons, Kelenna David Azubuike of the Golden State Warriors, Nazr Mohammed of the Charlotte Bobcats, Antoine Wright of the Dallas Mavericks and Calvin Booth of the Minnesota Timberwolves. At another table: Grammy-nominated singer Keyshia Cole...

Doc Rivers, coach of the NBA champion Boston Celtics, dining at Sushi Roku in the Forum Shops on Wednesday night. Also in: Palms owner George Maloof, and Robert Sarver, owner of the Phoenix Suns...

Memphis Grizzlies' Antoine Walker and Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damon Jones, at Fix Restaurant & Bar at Bellagio on Wednesday night...

Grammy Award-nominated music star Keyshia Cole, on the red carpet Wednesday at Tryst nightclub inside Wynn Las Vegas. Also there: NBA Finals MVP Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics), NBA standout Mike Bibby (Atlanta Hawks) and Tom Atencio, vice president of Affliction Entertainment.

Nicky Hilton, whose clothing lines include Chick and Nicholai, celebrating at LAX Nightclub at Luxor on Wednesday...

At the opening party for Laurent Tourondel's BLT Burger in the Mirage on Wednesday night: Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton, Coach P.J. Carlisemo, and restaurant critic/food flogger John Curtas...

Danny Trejo and his wife Debbie, dining at the Top Of the World Restaurant (Stratosphere) on Tuesday. The action film star from "SpyKids," "Con-Air," and others was in town for the MAGIC convention to promote his clothing line ITN Clothing...

At a MAGIC after-party at The Joint (Hard Rock) on Tuesday: adult film star Jesse James, and co-host of the evening; heavy metal drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott; founder of Pantera and adult film star Ron Jeremy...

Atencio, having a late dinner at Hawaiian Tropic Zone inside Miracle Mile Shops on Wednesday...

NBA Stars Carmello Anthony and Lamar Odom, dining at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (Forum Shops).

Janet Jackson’s Rock Witchu tour, her first in seven years, will stop kick at the Mandalay Bay Events Center September 19. Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m.

 Tickets priced at $55.75, $100.75, $150.75 and a limited amount of Golden Circle tickets priced at $300.75 will be available at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Box Office, www.livenation.com, www.mandalaybay.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone call Mandalay Bay at (702) 632-7580 or TicketMaster at (702) 474-4000. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information, check out www.livenation.com.

Paris Hilton, in town to launch her shoe collection, included a visit to Pure (Caesars Palace) on Tuesday.

Paris Hilton did a star turn Tuesday at Macy's in Fashion Show Mall where she unveiled her Fall launch of the Paris Hilton Footwear Collection.

Tony Curtis, shown at his 82nd birthday party on June 2, 2007, at the Luxor

It is a collaboration with best-selling Peter Golenbock, one of the nation's best-known sports authors.

A book signing tour will include stops in London, Paris, San Francisco, New York and possibly Budapest, Hungary, where Curtis' parents grew up.

"I'm so happy. I'm 83 years old, and things are popping left and right," said Curtis, who has lived in Henderson since 2001.

The London book signing will take place at Harrods, the department store owned by Mohammed Al Fayad. His son, Dodi Al Fayed, who died with Princess Diana in a 1997 car crash in Paris, "was one of my best friends," Curtis said.

Curtis appeared in more than 100 films and was nominated for an Academy Award in 1959 for his portrayal of an escaped convict in "The Defiant Ones."

He said he will tie in some art shows with the book tour.

He hopes to make an appearance at the 30-year reunion of the ABC series "Vega$" on Oct. 4-5 at the Luxor. The 68-episode series, which featured the late Robert Urich as detective Dan Tanna, debuted April 25, 1978, and ended May 27, 1981.

For his role as casino boss Philip Roth, Curtis consulted with Burton Cohen, who was running the Desert Inn at the time.

"If I can make it, I'll be there," Curtis said.

He will be honored Aug. 27 by Turner Classic Movies with 24 hours of his movies.

Regular readers will remember that Sincitynow first reported a Luxor name change in mid-January when executives were mulling over the idea of simply calling the resort, The Pyramid. The Pyramid is a good, architecturally descriptive name and now the name-that-casino buzz is expanding. Rumors are circulating that the same executives are again deciding on a new name for the casino and have added 'Shapes' to the list of new names.

If execs finally decide upon the name Shapes, Sincitynow is told that buildings in the shape of a globe, a triangle and rectangle will be added to the current main structure!!!

Also in more Luxor news, the big Cirque du Soleil show announcement at the Luxor that was recently postponed has been rescheduled for this Thursday, Mar. 22. The announcement is expected to finally confirm months of  reports officially naming Criss Angel as the show's star. The media alert for the press conference mentions that the 'featured artist of new production to make a special presentation.'

Stay tuned, folks.

LAS VEGAS  —  Police say they have confiscated a gun belonging to Jerry Lewis that was found in the 82-year-old entertainer's carryon bag as he prepared to fly to Detroit from Las Vegas.

Las Vegas policeman Bill Cassell said Tuesday that the actor was cited Friday for carrying an unloaded concealed weapon at the Las Vegas airport.

Lewis' manager, Claudia Marghilano, says the handgun is a hollowed-out prop gun that Lewis sometimes twirls during his show. She tells The Associated Press that the gun couldn't fire.

Marghilano says Lewis didn't know the gun was in the bag along with other props.

Cassell says if the gun were merely a prop "it wouldn't be a weapon and we couldn't cite him for carrying a weapon."

Just in time for the World Series, the new Sapphire Pool is now open at Rio.

The "Sapphire" part comes from the Sapphire Gentlemen's Club, the first merging of casino pool and strip club that we know of.

And about time, we say!

The ads say "ultra-hot Brazilian style adult pool," which basically means a separate $30 area where women are topless.

But alas, "Sapphire" is in name only, as the pool is simply "presented by Sapphire" and not "hosted by Sapphire." In other words, no strippers were hanging out at the pool when we went.

(If you want a tip on stripper pool hunting, check out Tropicana, where we've known many a stripper to hang out.)

The pool is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The club is open 24 hours.