Where to Sleep, Spa, Club & Dine in Las Vegas from The World's Greatest Honeymoons

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LAS VEGAS ACCOMMODATIONS

The Chairman Suite at the Venetian

Las Vegas' array of accommodations and amenities offer something for nearly every taste, including visitors seeking a luxurious experience, both in and out of the casino. While it’s impossible to list everything the city offers, here is a taste of what's available when money is no object.

At Wynn Las Vegas, the fine-dining visitor can look beyond the resort's world-renowned line-up of restaurants to a wine and dine program in which guests can dine anywhere throughout the property. This includes, for example, the showroom inside the Penski Wynn dealership, atop the hotel's signature mountain, at the 18th hole of the golf course near the waterfall, or even inside Wynn's Cartier store.

There are many reasons to visit nearby Lake Las Vegas, but one of the oddest is to go yachting in the desert. Charter a yacht with crew, and you'll be able to explore the man-made lake, its secluded coves, and its lovely scenery to your heart's content.

Practically every Las Vegas resort offers extremely high-end suites. The Chairman Suite at The Venetian is that property's crème de la crème. Guests step into the 8500-square-foot suite and onto a black Java Stone floor inset with semi-precious stones. The bathroom sink is made from onyx, with all plumbing fixtures made from platinum. The suite includes a living room, dining room, media room, two master bedrooms, two additional bedrooms and a workout room, complete with a dry sauna and steam room.

Meanwhile, at MGM Grand, Skylofts are not only luxurious and spacious, ranging up to 6000-square feet in size, but they come with a staff. Skyloft guests enjoy a 24-hour butler offering a wide range of amenities, beginning with unpacking your bags to converting the loft into a personalized spa with bath oils and salts, mood lighting and calm music (all selected by you).

The Villa and Forum Penthouse Suites at Caesars Palace are decadent spaces that can be split into two or four separate suites—or combined into a single, 45,000-square-foot suite with 14 bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and unique amenities such as a private cigar bar, billiards room and full fitness studio. High-tech toys—heated bathroom floors and toilet seats, laser Karaoke machines—are found throughout.

LAS VEGAS SPAS

Spa at the Bellagio

As for spas, no price tag is too large for beauty. AMP Afterhours at The Palms is designed to serve just one couple—or person—at a time. The night costs $2,000 per person or $3,000 per couple. Guests have the entire spa to themselves and are guaranteed a night of extravagance. Chairs are draped in black satin in a candlelit salon. Lingerie-clad nail technicians treat guests to the platinum pedicure while they sip Cristal champagne and enjoy appetizers by N9NE restaurant.

LAS VEGAS NIGHTCLUBS & BARS

Studio 54 at MGM Grand

From elaborately themed nightclubs that stay open until dawn to trendy, ultra-chic lounges, you're in for an experience you won't forget. Here are some of the hottest nightlife hotspots:

Poly Esthers opened in 2007 at the Stratosphere. The 26,000-square-foot venue features themed rooms from the '70s, '80s, '90s and today.

The Beatles Revolution Lounge at The Mirage is a must for anyone attending Cirque du Soleil’s LOVE performance; it features Beatles' music in a psychedelic sensory environment for a contemporary interpretation of the era.

Tao Nightclub at The Venetian is a 40,000-square-foot "Asian City" operating under the watchful eye of a 20-foot Buddha. It’s a high-energy space where VIP skyboxes satisfy the celebrity crowd, but where a private table isn't required to have a great time.

Tryst at Wynn Las Vegas fills its 12,000 square feet with a captivating décor of deep reds, browns, and black—and the breathtaking view of a 90-foot waterfall and secluded lagoon.

Rouge at MGM Grand showcases a deep red/black contemporary design, while backlit projection wall of glass bottles flickers throughout the night.

MGM Grand's Studio 54, namesake of the '70s/'80s NY nightclub that defined an era, was named "Best Place to Dance" by the Las Vegas Weekly's Reader's Poll and the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Beacher's Rockhouse Bar is known for its raucous atmosphere, host Jeff Beacher's gigantic smile painted onto the dancefloor, platforms for go-go dancing, and bartenders dancing atop the bars.

The Ballroom features several different rooms with candlelight, chandeliers, and an upper balcony with views of the Strip.

Downtown Las Vegas' 3rd Street features some well-known hotspots. At Hogs & Heifers, bartenders wear halter tops and leather pants and are armed with megaphones to keep the mood as raucous as possible. Triple George Grill offers great food and a classic lounge where patrons can relax in oversized leather armchairs, smoke cigars, and banter with the pianist. Celebrity Nightclub features live music and an intimate bar specializing in classic cocktails. The unique Beauty Bar offers patrons a nail polish with their cocktail amidst decor taken straight out of an old New Jersey beauty parlor.

Hard Rock's Body English is one of the largest nightclubs in town. Banquettes and bars on a mezzanine level afford patrons a posh perch from which to take in the dance action below. Retro-swanky and sophisticated, Body English is reminiscent of a rock star's mansion circa the 1960s.

Tabú at MGM Grand, credited with starting the ultralounge trend, features state-of-the-art technology. Guests interact with images projected onto the tabletops that move around with the wave of a hand.

PURE Nightclub in Caesars Palace is partly owned part by Celine Dion, Shaquille O'Neal, Andre Agassi, and Steffi Graf. Two stories high, it boasts three separate “experiences.” The main room features oversized beds, three bars, a VIP area overlooking the dance floor, and a balcony with an incredible view of the Las Vegas Strip.

The Pussycat Dolls Lounge features the star-studded dance troupe that originated in LA's Viper Room; they entertain visitors on a nightly basis.

Forty Deuce at Mandalay Bay provides an intimate setting with plush seating and décor. Dancers perform several times a night to a jazz combo.

Coyote Ugly at New York-New York features bartenders dancing atop the bar and sassing customers.

Rain at the Palms has lavish special effects throughout its three floors. In addition to fog, water and lightning, streams of fire intermittently shoot out above the dance floor. Venture upstairs to the 55th floor where guests will find Ghostbar, a popular spot. Also at the Palms is Moon, featuring a retractable roof and panoramic views of the city.

Red Square at Mandalay Bay not only offers more than 100 types of Vodka but also keeps drinks very cold on a bar made of ice. They’ll cloak you in a fur coat and hat for a trip into the ice bar.

Caramel in the Bellagio serves specialty drinks in chocolate and caramel-coated martini glasses.

The Monte Carlo Pub and Brewery, in the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, is one of the nation’s largest microbreweries. This lively place serves upscale but moderately-priced pub food.

LAS VEGAS CULINARY SCENE

Joël Robuchon at The Mansion, MGM Grand

A major culinary destination, LV offers an unbeatable collection of celebrity chefs and top restaurants, with more Master Sommeliers and more wine sold per capita than any other destination in the world. As of late 2007, two Las Vegas restaurants have received a five-star Mobil Travel Guide rating (Alex at Wynn Las Vegas and Joël Robuchon at The Mansion at MGM Grand). Triple A Five-Diamond Award-winners include Picasso at Bellagio, Le Cirque at Bellagio, Alex at Wynn Las Vegas, and Joël Robuchon at The Mansion at MGM Grand.

Celebrity Chefs: Over the last decade, Las Vegas hotels have recruited some of the top chefs in the world to open and run restaurants inside their properties. Today the city has the most comprehensive collection of the world's top chefs and television icons. Just a few names, in alphabetical order:

Thomas Keller (Bouchon at the Venetian Resort)

Mario Batali (B & B Ristorante at The Venetian)

Daniel Boulud (Daniel Boulud at Wynn Las Vegas)

Alain Ducasse (Mix at Mandalay Bay's THEhotel)

Todd English (Olives at Bellagio)

Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken (Border Grill at Mandalay Bay)

Bobby Flay (Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace)

Thomas Keller (Bouchon at The Venetian)

Emeril Lagasse (Emeril's New Orleans Fish House at MGM Grand and Delmonico Steakhouse at The Venetian)

Sirio Maccioni (Le Cirque at Bellagio)

Nobu Matsuhisa (Nobu at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)

Maurizio Mazzon (Canaletto at the Venetian and Il Fornaio at the New York-New York and Green Valley Ranch)

Michael Mina (Nobhill and Seablue at MGM Grand, Michael Mina at Bellagio,Strip Steak at Mandalay Bay)

Bradley Ogden (Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace)

Charlie Palmer (Aureole at Mandalay Bay and Charlie Palmer Steak at The Four Seasons)

Wolfgang Puck (Spago and Chinois at The Forum Shops at Caesars, Postrio at The Venetian, Trattoria del Lupo at Mandalay Bay and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at MGM Grand)

Joël Robuchon (L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon and Joël Robuchon at The Mansion at MGM Grand)

Guy Savoy (Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace)

Julian Serrano (Picasso at Bellagio)

Alessandro Stratta (Alex at Wynn Las Vegas)

Takashi Yagihashi (Okada at Wynn Las Vegas)

All-You-Can-Eat: Buffets have always been popular in Vegas. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the average buffet features about 45 food selections per meal, including salads, fruits, roast beef, baked ham, roast turkey, vegetables and a variety of desserts. Several properties have taken buffets way upscale, though. The Rio has more than 300 offerings and 70 desserts from around the world (pizza to omelets and teppanyaki to fresh pasta). The Buffet at TI (Treasure Island) and Cravings at The Mirage both showcase an international lineup, with American BBQ, a sushi bar, and specialty pastas (besides traditional buffet items). Flavors at Harrah's features live cooking stations, freshly prepared seafood, Prime Rib and a varied menu that also includes Churrasco (Brazilian BBQ), hand-rolled sushi, and Italian casseroles prepared in a wood-burning oven.

Entertainment Dining: Dinner theater options include Excalibur’s Tournament of Kings, where diners watch knights battle while dining on Renaissance feasts. Honeymooners in particular will enjoy Tony 'n Tina's Wedding at the Rio; while enjoying dinner you'll be entertained by the wedding of this Italian-American couple from slightly dysfunctional families—complete with drunken guests, a pregnant maid-of-honor, and family bickering. You can either participate in the wedding with actors who never step out of character or simply watch the family drama unfold.

Themed Restaurants: Hofbräuhaus, an replica of Munich's Hofbräuhaus, features German/Bavarian cuisine (they import Bavarian beer, meat, sausage, and pretzels). Trekkies can dine among their favorite characters at Quark's Bar & Grill, located at Star Trek: The Experience in the Las Vegas Hilton. Music connoisseurs like to nosh on gourmet hamburgers while enjoying music memorabilia at the Hard Rock Café. Planet Hollywood serves up the best Hollywood fare inside the Forum Shops, while NASCAR Café (Sahara) and ESPNZone (New York-New York) are must-sees for sports enthusiasts. Parrotheads get to nosh on a "Cheeseburger in Paradise" at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville (the Flamingo), and the Harley-Davidson Café serves chow to Hog aficionados. And in the unusual fusion department is Sushisamba Strip, which boldly unites Brazilian flavors, precise Japanese technique and exquisite Peruvian culinary traditions on one plate.

Cooking Classes: Restaurateur Piero Selvaggio's Giorgio Caffè & Ristorante (Mandalay Place) offers custom cooking classes for groups ranging from 15 to 40 people. At Café Ba Ba Reeba! at Fashion Show, small groups learn how to prepare paella, the classic Spanish dish; offered on Saturdays, the class includes a five-course lunch with tapas and two wines. Off the Strip, the classes at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts range from vegetarian cuisine to Thai to Southwest Thanksgiving.

All written material ©WGH ~ Photos courtesy of The Venetian Hotel (Chairman Suite); The Bellagio (Spa)