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INDEX Accommodations, 35–185 hotel-sponsored packages, 70–71 basic choices in, 36–39 options for, 59, 62–63 best deals in, 64–67, 159–61 package deals, 71–73 Boulder Highway, 52 problems with, 66–67 for business travelers, 38, 73–82, 152 timing of, 66, 77 cancelled reservations and, 66–67 from tour operators, 67–69, 76 with casinos, 84–150 from wholesalers, 67–69, 76 for children, 33–34 show ticket sales in, 191 comfort zones of, 82–83 small vs. large, 38–40 convenience chart for, 40–45 spas in, 473–88 near Convention Center, 78–80 special deals for, 65–66 convention rates for, 73–82 Strip, 35–36, 46–51 costs of, 160, 164–85 near Strip, 51 discounts for, 67–71 suite hotels, 152–56 Downtown, 35–36, 46 tipping for, 30 family-oriented, 33–34 unassociated with convention room gambler’s discounts for, 65 blocks, 76–77 grand hotels, 150–51 visually interesting, 162 Green Valley, 52 without casinos, 154–56 information chart, 168–85 Acupressure and acupuncture, 475 large vs. small facilities, 38–40 Adult entertainment, 216–17, 289–93. maps for, 49–54 See also Topless bars and shows motels, 156–57 Adventuredome, 421–22 new, 6 Afterhours clubs, 263–64 North Las Vegas, 52 Afternoon shows, 254–57 package deals for, 71–73 Ah Sin, 364 parking COPYRIGHTEDat, 38–39, 59–61 Airport MATERIAL problems with, 66–67 arrival at, 19, 23 rating/ranking of, room characteristics car rental at, 19, 23–29 and quality, 157–58 distances to accommodations, 39–45 reservations for, 71–73 driving from, 19, 23, 25–26 for business travelers, 73–82 motels near, 156–57 cancelled, 66–67 transportation at, 19, 23 Convention Center access and, 78–80 Albina’s Italian Bakery, 357 gambler’s complimentary and Alex, 364–65 discounted rooms, 65 Alexis Park Resort Hotel, 154, 168 111_615317_bindex.indd1_615317_bindex.indd 489489 77/19/10/19/10 111:151:15 AAMM 490 INDEX Aliante Station, 84–85, 168 Bars and lounges, 189–90, 260–88 Alizé, 363, 365 Bartenders, tipping, 31 All Access Entertainment, 192 Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare, 374 Amazing Jonathan, The, 206–7 Bathhouse, 482–83 American Fish, 345 B&B Ristorante, 372–73 American Storm, 207–9 Bear’s Best (golf course), 449 American Superstars, 210 Beatles impressionists, Fab Four Live, Amusement parks, Circus Circus, 421–22 229–30 Andrew Dice Clay, 210 Beer, 357 Angel Park Golf Club, 448 Bellagio, 87–89, 168, 349, 422–23, Animals 486–87 in shows, 254–55 Bellmen, tipping, 31 in zoos, 424 Best deals, in accommodations, 64–67, Anthony Cools, 211 159–61 Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, 362 Best Western Mardi Gras Hotel and Aquariums, Shark Reef, 424 Casino, 154, 168 Aquatics show, Le Rêve, 238–39 Best Western McCarran Inn, 169 Aria Resort and Casino at CityCenter, Betting, sports, best casino for, 307 96–98, 168, 350, 485–86 Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and Saloon, 89, 169 Arizona Charlie’s Boulder and Decatur, Bingo, best casino for, 307 85–86, 169 Binion’s Gambling Hall and Hotel, 90 Aromatherapy, 475 Bishop, Joey, 245–46 Art, shopping for, 419 Bistro, 81 Art galleries, Bellagio, 422–23 Bite, 212–13 Artisan Hotel and Spa, 169 Black Canyon, 469–71 Atomic Testing Museum, 431–32 Black Mountain Golf and Country Club, Atrium Showroom (Luxor) 449–50 Carrot Top, 214–15 Blackjack, 302 Fantasy, 230–31 best casino for, 306 Menopause: The Musical, 242–43 doubling down in, 324–25 Aureole, 368.371–72 hitting in, 323–24 Aurora, 268–69 house advantage in, 297–300 Auto Collection at the Imperial Palace, insurance in, 325–26 431 mistakes in, 326, 328 Ayurveda, 475 rules of, 318–26, 328 splitting in, 324–25 Babysitting, 34 standing in, 323–24 Baccarat Blossom, 345 best casino for, 307 BLT Burger, 374–75 house advantage in, 297–300 Blue Diamond (town), 464 rules of, 332–35 Blue Man Group, 213–14 Backpacking, 464–68 Blue Martini Lounge, 269 Bagels, 357 Blush, 269–70 Bakeries, 357 Boat tours, Grand Canyon, 437–39 Balboa Pizza, 363 Boating, 473 Bali Hai (golf course), 448–49 Bodies—The Exhibition, 423–24 Bally’s, 86–87, 168 Bonkerz Comedy Club, 258 Bar Masa, 345, 373 Bonnie Springs Old Nevada, 430–31 Barbra & Frank: The Concert That Never Bosa 1, 375 Was, 211–12 Botero, 375–76 Barry Manilow, 212 Bouchon, 362, 376 Bars (for dining) Boulder Highway, accommodations in, oyster, 362 52 soup and salad, 363 Boulder Station, 90–91, 169 111_615317_bindex.indd1_615317_bindex.indd 490490 77/19/10/19/10 111:151:15 AAMM INDEX 491 Bouldering, 468–69 rental of, 19, 23–29 Boutique nightclubs, 262–63 vintage, 431 Bowling, 162 Card games. See also Blackjack Bradley Ogden, 377 baccarat, 304, 307, 332–35 Breakfast specials, 355 lessons on, 303–4 Brewpubs, 357 poker, 302, 304, 335–37 Bristlecone Pine Trail, 463 Caribbean stud, 304, 307 Broadway shows, 187 Carnegie Deli at Mirage, 357, 362 Brooks, Garth, 232–33 Carnival World, 350 Brown, Gordie, 234 Carrot Top, 214–15 Bryce Canyon, excursions to, 436 Cascata (golf course), 450–51 Buffets, 348–51 Casino(s). See also Gambling Bugsy’s Cabaret ambiance of, 84 Vinnie Favorito, 252 democracy in, 83 X Burlesque, 253–54 in hotels, 83–153 Burger restaurants, 357 Internet information on, 14, 16 Bus service, 19, 45–46 large vs. small, 38–40 Business travelers. See also Convention new, 4–5 Center older, 3–4 accommodations for, 38, 73–82, 152 ownership, 11–12 Buzios, 377–78 recession effects on, 6–9 Casino Royale, 93, 171 Cabana Suites, 170 CatHouse Loungerie, 271–72 Cabs. See Taxis Celebrities, in nightclubs, 265 Caesar’s Palace, 90–92, 170 Celebrity headliners, 187, 201–3 Cafe 325, 81 Celine Dion, 215–16 Calendar, for conventions, 20–22 Center Bar, 272 Caliendo, Frank, 231 Champagne brunches, 351–52 California (casino), 92, 170 Champagne Cafe, 357 Camping, Red Rock Canyon, 466, 468 Chance, games of, 300–303 Cancellation, of accommodations with skill, 301–2 reservations, 66–67 Cher, 216 Candlewood Suites, 171 Chi Showroom (Planet Hollywood), Cannery and Eastside Cannery, 92–93, Peepshow, 243–44 171 Children, 30, 32–34 Canoeing, 469–71 accommodations for, 33–34 Canyon(s) activities for, 32, 201, 430 Black, 469–71 gambling restrictions and, 32 Bryce, 436 China Mama, 378 El Dorado, 435 China Spice, 378–79 Grand, 436–40 Chippendales Theatre (Rio), Chippendales, horseback riding at, 472 216–17, 291 Kyle, 433 Ciao Ciao, 363 Lee, 433, 471 Circo, 363, 379 Red Rock, 433, 443, 461, 465–69 Circus Circus, 93–94, 170, 421–22 river running in, 469–71 Cirque du Soleil, 217–27 skiing at, 471 CityCenter, 94–102 Zion, 436 Clarion Hotel & Casino, 170 Canyon Blaster, 422 Clarion Hotel & Suites, 102, 154, 170 Canyon Club, LA Comedy Club, 259 Clay, Andrew Dice, 210 Canyon Ranch Spa Club, 483–84 Cleopatra’s Barge (Caesars), Matt Goss, Car(s) 241 driving tours for, 433–35 Climbing, rock, 468–69 racing, 426–27 Clothes. See Dress recommendations 111_615317_bindex.indd1_615317_bindex.indd 491491 77/19/10/19/10 111:151:15 AAMM 492 INDEX Clothing recommendations, 17 Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas for biking, 460, 462 Convention Center, 172 for nightclubs, 267 Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas South, for shows, 194–95 171 Club(s) Coyote Ugly, 272–73 comedy. See Comedy clubs and shows Crab leg dinner specials, 354–55 golf, 446–59 Craftsteak, 380 health, 444, 446 Craps, 327–32 for nightlife, 260–88 best casino for, 306 slot, 313–14 betting in, 330–31 Club Paradise, 292 etiquette in, 331–32 Coffee bars, 362 house advantage in, 297–99 Colorado River, running on, 469–71 rules of, 327–32 Colosseum (Caesars Palace) Cravings, 349–50 Celine Dion, 215–16 Crazy Girls, 227–28 Cher, 216 Crazy Horse III nightclub, 293 Comedy clubs and shows, 189 Crazy Horse Paris show, 228 Anthony Cools, 211 Crime Carrot Top, 214–15 guided tours about, 429–30 George Wallace, 233–34 precautions about, 289–91 Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Crime-scene investigator attraction, Theater, 254–55 424–25 The Mack King Comedy Magic Show, CRISS ANGEL Believe (Cirque du Soleil), 255–56 218–19 Nathan Burton Comedy Magic, 256–57 Cross-dressing show, Divas Las Vegas, profiles of, 258–60 231–32 Rita Rudner, 246 Crowds, avoidance of, 18–22, 66 Comedy Stop, The (Sahara), 259 Crystals at CityCenter, 416–17 Comfort Inn Paradise Road, 171 CSI: The Experience, 424 Commission, on gambling winnings, Customs, local, 29–31 299–300 Cyber Speedway, 426–27 Commuting, 40–45 Cypress Street Marketplace, 362 Complimentary rooms, for gamblers, 65 Compulsive gambling, 304–5 Dancing, nightclubs for, 268–88 Concert That Never Was, The, 211–12 Davis, Jr., Sammy, 245–46 Consignment shopping, 420 Dealers, tipping of, 31 Convenience chart, for distances Defending the Caveman, 228–29 between locations, 40–45 Déjà vu Erotic Ultralounge, 292 Convention(s) Delis, 357, 362 accommodations for, 73–82 Desert avoiding, 18 biking in, 459–62 calendar for, 20–22 hiking in, 464–68 Convention Center, 77–82 Desert Pines Golf Course, 451 accommodation convenience and, 38 Desert Rock Sports, 468–69 description of, 77–78 Dessert and espresso restaurants, 362 distances from, 42–43, 78–80 Diablo’s Cantina, 273 parking at, 81–82 Dice games. See Craps transportation to, 80–81 Dining. See Restaurants Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 102, 171 Dinner shows, 194 Costs, accommodations, 160, 164–85 Dion, Celine, 215–16 Costumes, shopping for, 420 Discounts Cottonwood Valley, biking at, 462–63 accommodations, 7–10, 14–15, 67–71 Country clubs, golf courses at, 446–59 car rental, 27–28 Country music, 263 gamblers, 65 111_615317_bindex.indd1_615317_bindex.indd 492492 77/19/10/19/10 111:151:15 AAMM INDEX 493 restaurants, 10, 353–55 running, 443–44 shows, 191–93 spas, 473–88 Disk’O amusement ride, 422 sunbathing, 444–45 District, The (shopping complex), 418 swimming, 444–45 Divas