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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

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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

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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

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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 11:1511:15 AMAM 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 Las Vegas, Frank Marino’s, 231–32 walking, 441–43 Donny and Marie, 229 Eyecandy Sound Lounge & Bar, 276–77 Don’t Tell Mama, 274 Downtown Fab Four Live, 229–30 accommodations in, 35–36, 46 Factory-outlet shopping centers, 419 commuting to/from, 40–45 Fairfield Inn & Suites Las Vegas Airport, Fremont Street Experience, 37–38, 423 172 Downtown Cocktail Room, 274–75 Fairfield Inn & Suites Las Vegas South, Drai’s Afterhours, 275–76 172 Dress recommendations, 17 Fantasy, 230–31 for biking, 460, 462 Fashion Show Mall, 414, 416 for nightclubs, 267 Fat Greek The, 381 for shows, 194–95 Fator, Terry, 247–48 Drinks Favorito, Vinnie, 252 at bars and lounges, 260–88 Fiesta Henderson, 104, 172 at shows, 199 Fiesta Rancho, 104, 173 Driving tours, 433–35 Fiesta Rancho Festival Buffet, 350 Fishing, 472–73 Eastside Cannery, 172 Fitness centers, 444, 446 Eating. See also Restaurants Fitzgeralds, 104–5, 173 in and near Convention Center, 81 Flamingo, 105, 173 Eiffel Tower, 363, 426 Flamingo Showroom El Cortez, 103, 172 Donny and Marie, 229 El Dorado Canyon, 435 George Wallace, 233–34 Elevators, at Stratosphere Tower, Nathan Burton Comedy Magic, 256–57 427–29 Flamma Trattoria & Bar, 381–82 ELEVEN day spa, 481 Florida Cafe, 382 Ellis Island, 103, 354 Food. See Restaurants Embassy Suites Convention Center, 173 Forum Shops, 414–16 Embassy Suites in Las Vegas, 173 Fountain show, 422–23 Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, 362, Four Queens, 105–6, 174 380–81 Four Seasons, 106–7, 174 Encore Theater (Wynn Resort), Garth Frank Caliendo, 231 Brooks, 232–33 Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas, 231–32 Entertainment. See also Show(s) Free attractions, 430 adult, 216–17, 289–93 Fremont (casino), 107, 174 nightlife, 260–88 Fremont Street Experience, 37–38, 423 ENVY Steakhouse, 81 Erotic Heritage Museum, 293 Gallery of Fine Art Exhibition, Bellagio, Escape Adventures, 463 422 Espresso restaurants, 362 Gamblers Anonymous, 305 Ethnic shopping, 420 Gambler’s Book Club, 304 Eve Nightclub, 276 Gambling, 294–340. See also Casino(s) Excalibur, 173 attitudes in, 304–5 Defending the Caveman, 228–29 best places for, 304, 306–7 profile, 103–4 compulsive, 304–5 Exercise and recreation, 441–88 democracy in, 83 golf, 163, 446–59 disciplined approach to, 302–3 health clubs for, 444, 446 discounted accommodations and, 65 outdoor, 461–73 expectations from, 302–3

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Gambling (continued) Gyms and health clubs, 444, 446 games of chance and skill in, 301–2 games of chance in, 300–303 Hampton Inn Tropicana, 174 house advantage in, 297–300, 311 Hard Rock Hotel, 110–12, 175 house commission in, 299–300 Harmon Hotel at CityCenter, 175 instruction for, 303–4 Harrah’s, 175 law of averages in, 300–303 Legends in Concert, 239–40 lessons on, 303–4 Mack King Comedy Magic Show, The, marketing strategies for, 294–95 255–56 protocol for, 29 profile, 112–13 reference works on, 304 Rita Rudner, 246 restrictions for children, 32 Harrie’s Bagelmania, 357, 362 rules of, 305–40 Haunted tours, 429–30 baccarat, 332–35 Hawaiian Marketplace, 418 blackjack, 318–26, 328 Haze Nightclub, 277 craps, 327–32 Health clubs, 444, 446 keno, 337–39 Helicopter tours, 437–40 roulette, 339 High rollers, 83 slots, 305–15 Highland Falls Golf Club, 451 video poker, 315–18 Hiking, 464–68 short run vs. long run results of, Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South, 295–96 176 strategies for, 302–3 History, Las Vegas, 2–6 supplies for, 419 Hofbräuhaus, 383–84 tipping for, 31 Holiday Inn Express, 176 Gardens, 422 Hollywood Theater (MGM Grand), Garduño’s, 382–83 celebrity headliners at, 203–4 Garth Brooks, 232–33 Hooters Casino Hotel, 113, 176 George Wallace, 233–34 Hoover Dam, tours of, 435–36 Girls of Glitter Gulch, 292 Horseback riding, 472 Gold Coast, 107, 175 Hotels. See Accommodations Gold Spike, 107, 175 House advantage, in gambling, 311 Golden Gate, 107–8, 175, 355 House of Blues (Mandalay Bay), 202–3, Golden Nugget, 174 277–78 Gordie Brown, 234 Houseboats, 473 profile, 108–9 Hue Thai’s Sandwiches, 384 goldstar.com, 193 Hugo’s Cellar, 384–85 Golf courses and clubs, 163, 446–59 Human Nature, 234–35 Gordie Brown, 234 Hyatt Place, 154, 177 Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, 357 Hydrotherapy, 475 Gospel Brunch, 352 Hypnosis shows, 206, 211 Goss, Matt, 241 Gourmet restaurants, 345–48 Il Fornaio, 385 Grand Canal Shoppes, 414, 416 Illusionists, 218–19 Grand Canyon, 436–40 Imperial Palace, 177 Grand Garden Arena (MGM Grand), 203 Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas, 231–32 Great Buns, 357 Human Nature, 234–35 Green Valley, accommodations in, 52 Matsuri, 256 Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa, and profile, 113–14 Casino, 109–10, 174 Impersonator and impressionist shows, Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, 188–89 254–55 American Superstars, 210 Guns, shopping for, 421 Fab Four Live, 229–30 Gymnastic shows, Matsuri, 256 Frank Caliendo, 231

111_615317_bindex.indd1_615317_bindex.indd 494494 77/19/10/19/10 11:1511:15 AMAM INDEX 495

Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas, 231–32 hiking in, 465 Gordie Brown, 234 Lake Mohave, water sports and fishing in, Larry G. Jones, 237–38 472–73 Legends in Concert, 239–40 Lance Burton, 237 Terry Fator, 247–48 Larry G. Jones: Singing Impressionist, The Improv, 259 237–38 Information, Internet, 13–14, 16, 63–64, Las Vegas Athletic Clubs, 444 69–70 Las Vegas Club, 115, 176 Instruction, on gambling, 303–4 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Insurance Authority, 190 in blackjack, 325–26 Las Vegas Convention Center. See for rental cars, 28 Convention Center Internet, information on, 16, 63–64, Las Vegas Golf Club, 452 69–70 Las Vegas Hilton, 115–16, 177 Invited guests, to shows, 195–96 Las Vegas Marriott Suites, 154, 177 Jasmine, 352 Las Vegas National Country Club, Jean-Georges Steakhouse, 345 452–53 Jersey Boys, 235 Las Vegas Outlet Center, 419 Jet skiing, 473 Las Vegas Paiute Resort, 453–54 Joël Robuchon, 386–87 Las Vegas Premium Outlets, 419 Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Laser show, 430 Crab, 387 L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, 365–67 Jogging, 443–44 Laundry services, 39 Joint, The (Hard Rock Hotel), 202 Law of averages, in games of chance, Jones, Larry, 237–38 300–303 Jousting show, Tournament of Kings, 194 Le Bistro Theater (Riviera), Barbra & Jubilee Theater (Bally’s) Frank: The Concert That Never Was, Jubilee!, 236–37 211–12 The Price is Right—Live!, 257 Le Rêve, 238–39 Julian Serrano, 345, 387–88 Lee Canyon, 433, 471 JW Marriott Las Vegas/Rampart Casino, Legacy Golf Club, 454 114–15, 177 Legends in Concert, 239–40 Lemongrass, 346 KA (Cirque du Soleil), 219–21 Let it Ride, 304, 307 Kayaking, 469–71 Liberace Museum, 431 Keno Lied Discovery Museum, 430 best casino for, 307 Limousines, at airport, 19 house advantage in, 297–99 Lindo Michoacan, 388–89 rules of, 337–39 Line passes, to shows, 195–96 tipping in, 31 Lion habitat, 424 King Arthur’s Arena, Tournament of Kings, Lion King, The, 240–41 250–51 Liquor, shopping for, 419 Kokomo’s, 388 Little Darlings, 291–92 Kyle Canyon, 433 Lobster dinner specials, 354–55 Lodging. See Accommodations LA Comedy Club, 259 Loews Lake Las Vegas, 177 La Quinta Las Vegas Airport, 176 Lone Star, 357 La Quinta Tropicana, 176 Loose slots, 311–12 Lake Las Vegas golf resort, 447–48, 452 Lotus of Siam, 389–90 Lake Mead National Recreation Area Lounge at the Pearl, Playboy Club, bike trail at, 465 259–60 driving tour of, 433–35 Lounges and bars, 189–90, 260–88 fishing in, 472–73 LOVE (Cirque du Soleil), 221–22

111_615317_bindex.indd1_615317_bindex.indd 495495 77/19/10/19/10 11:1511:15 AMAM 496 INDEX

Luxor, 178, 423–24 Michael’s, 390–91 CRISS ANGEL Believe, 218–19 Minibaccarat, 335 profile, 116–17 Miracle Mile Shops Amazing Jonathan, The, 206–7 M Resort, 117–19, 178 Fab Four Live, 229–30 McCarran Airport. See Airport Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, McGhie’s Bike Outpost, 464 254–55 Mack King Comedy Magic Show, The, profile, 417 255–56 Tony ’n’ Tina’s Wedding, 249–50 McMullan’s Irish Pub, 278–79 V: The Ultimate Variety Show, 251–52 Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, 429 Mirage, 3, 123–24, 178, 425 Magic shows Mix Lounge, 279–80 The Amazing Jonathan, 206–7 Moenkopi Loop, running activities at, Lance Burton, 237 443 The Mack King Comedy Magic Show, Mon Ami Gabi, 391 255–56 Monorail, 41, 44–45, 80–81 Nathan Burton Comedy Magic, 256–57 Monte Carlo, 124–25, 178 Penn & Teller, 244 Monte Carlo Pub, 357 Maids, tipping of, 31 Monte Carlo Theatre, Frank Caliendo, Main Street Station, 119, 178, 350 231 Maitre d’, 31, 197–99 Morels, 391–92 Male strip shows, 216–17, 291 Motels, 156–57 Mandalay Bay, 120–21, 179, 424 Mount Charleston, 433 Mandalay Bay Theatre Mountain biking, 462–64 celebrity headliners, 202–3 Mountain driving tours, 433–35 Lion King, The, 240–41 MOzen Bistro, 347 Mandalay Place, 418 Mundo, 392 Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas at Museums CityCenter, 98–100, 179 atomic testing, 431–32 Manilow, Barry, 212 discovery, 430 Manor Suites, 179 erotic heritage, 293 Maps history, 430 accommodation locations, 49–54 Liberace, 431 Convention Center, 79 old west, 430, 432–33 Red Rock Canyon, 467 wax, 429 rental car, 24 Music. See also Production shows shopping, 415 country, 263 Strip, 15 in nightclubs, 260–88 Marché Bacchus: French Bistro and Wine rock concerts, 202–3 Shop, 390 Mystère (Cirque du Soleil), 222–23 Marino, Frank, Divas Las Vegas, 231–32 Market Street Cafe, 354 NASCAR experience, 430 Marriott Renaissance Hotel, 152 Nathan Burton Comedy Magic, 256–57 Martin, Dean, 245–46 Natural History Museum, 430 Massage. See Spas Nature, recreation in, 461–73 Matsuri, 256 Nautilus equipment, 446 Matt Goss, 241 New Orleans Jazz Brunch, 352 Medieval pageant, Tournament of Kings, New York–New York, 125–26, 179 194 Newspapers, hometown, 30 Menopause: The Musical, 242–43 Nightlife, 260–93 Meskerem, 81 Nobhill Tavern, 393 Metro Pizza, 355, 363 Nobu, 393–94 MGM Grand, 121–23, 178, 203–4, Noodle Palace, 394 424–25 Noodles, 394–95

111_615317_bindex.indd1_615317_bindex.indd 496496 77/19/10/19/10 11:1511:15 AMAM INDEX 497

North Las Vegas, accommodations in, 52 Pizza, 355, 362–63 Nove Italiano, 395 Planet Hollywood, 128–29, 154–55, 181 Nude shows, 292–93 Platinum Hotel, 155, 181 Playboy Club, 280 “O” (Cirque du Soleil), 223–24 Playboy Comedy, 259–60 OG (Olympic Garden), 293 Plaza, 129–30, 181 Olives, 395–96 Plaza Showroom, The Rat Pack Is Back, One-arm bandits. See Slot machines 245–46 Orleans, 126, 179, 204 Pleasure boating, 473 Orleans French Market Buffet, 350 Poker, 302, 304 Osmond, Donny and Marie, 229 best casino for, 307 Outdoor gear, shopping for, 420–21 lessons on, 304 Outdoor recreation, 461–73 pai gow, 304, 307 Outlet shopping, 419 Texas Hold ’Em, 335–37 Overton Beach, bike trail at, 461–62 video, 297–99, 306, 315–18 Oyster bars, 362 Pool parties, 264 Popovich, Gregory, 254–55 Package deals, 71–73 Porters, tipping, 31 evaluation of, 71–73 Price is Right—Live!, The, 257 hotel-sponsored, 70–71 Primarily Prime Rib, 354 shows included in, 191–93 Prime, 399 Pai gow poker, 304, 307 Prime rib dinner specials, 354 Painted Desert (golf club), 454 Production shows, 187–88, 204–6 Palace Station, 126, 179 changeable nature of, 190 Palazzo, The, 141–42, 180 hit parade of, 205–6, 208–9 Palio, 362 profiles of, 206–57 Palms, 126–27, 180 seating for, 196–99 Palomino Club, 295 Protocols, local, 29–31 Panevino Ristorante & Gourmet Deli, Public transportation, 41, 44–46 396 Publications, 13–14, 304 Paris, 127–28, 180, 426 Pure Nightclub, 280–81 Paris Theatre (Paris Las Vegas), Barry Manilow, 212 Qua Baths and Spa, 484 Parking, 59–61 at accommodations, 38–39 Race betting, best casino for, 307 at Convention Center, 81–82 Racing cars, 430 at shows, 195 Radio stations, 30 tipping for, 31 Rafting, on river, 469–71 Passes, to shows, 195–96 Raku, 399–400 Pasta dinner specials, 355 Rao’s, 400 Pasta Pirate, 354 Rat Pack Is Back, The, 245–46 Pay lines, slot machines, 308–10 Recession, 6–10 Pearl, 396–97 Recreation. See Exercise and recreation Peepshow, 243–44 Red Rock Canyon Penn & Teller, 244 biking in, 461 Permits, for river running, 470 driving tour of, 433 PGA Golf Club at Coyote Springs, hiking in, 465–67 454–55 rock climbing in, 468–69 Phantom—The Las Vegas Spectacular, running activities at, 443 244–45 Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, 130–31 Picasso, 363, 397 Red Rock Resort, 180 Piero’s, 398 Redcaps, tipping, 31 Ping Pang Pong, 398–99 Redwood Bar & Grill, 354, 400–401 Pirate battle, at Treasure Island, 425 Reflexology, 475

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Renaissance Las Vegas, 180 Revolution Lounge, 281–82 Reservations Richard Petty Driving Experience, 430 for accommodations. See Accommoda- Rick’s Cabaret, 293 tions, reservations for Rides, 426–29 for shows, 191–93, 197. See also specific Riding, horseback, 472 show (listed alphabetically) and Rim Runner, 422 showroom Rio, 131–32, 181 Residence Inn, 155–56 Rio Secco Golf Club, 456 Residence Inn by Marriott Las Vegas Rio’s Village Seafood Buffet, 351 Convention Center, 180 River running, 469–71 Residence Inn by Marriott Las Vegas Riviera, 132, 181 South, 181 Riviera Comedy Cub, 260 Restrooms, at showrooms, 199–200 Road biking, 459–62 Restaurant Guy Savoy, 401 Rock climbing, 468–69 Restaurants, 341–413 Rocky Trails, 468 American, 358 Roller coasters, 422, 426–27, 429 bagels, 357 Rooms. See Accommodations bakeries, 357 Rosemary’s Restaurant, 401–2 barbecue, 358 Rouge, 282 best, 356–63 Roulette best hotels for, 161–62 best casino for, 306–7 breakfast at, 355 house advantage in, 297–99 brewpub, 357 rules of, 339 buffets, 348–51 Royal Cabaret Theater (Royal Flamingo), burger, 357 Larry Jones: Singing Impressionist, celebrity chefs in, 342–45 237–38 champagne brunches, 351–52 Royal Resort, 182 continental, 359 Rudner, Rita, 246 near Convention Center, 81 Running (jogging), 443–44 crab legs, 354–55 Running (river), 469–71 delis, 357, 362 dinner shows at, 194 Sage, 346, 402 discounts at, 10, 353–55 Sahara, 132, 182, 426–27 espresso and dessert, 362 Sailing, 473 ethnic, 358–61 Sam Woo Bar-B-Q, 403 gourmet, 29–30, 345–48 Samba Brazilian Steakhouse, 403–4 lobster, 354–55 Sam’s Town, 133, 182 meal deals in, 353–55 Santa Fe Station, 133, 183 oyster and clam bars, 362 Sapphire Club, 292–93 pasta, 355 SeaBlue, 362, 404 pizza, 362–63 Seasons for visiting, 16–17, 66 prime rib, 354 Seating, at shows, 196–99 profiles of, 364–413 Secret Garden, 425 recession effects on, 10 Sen of Japan, 404–5 seafood, 360 Settebello, 363, 405 shrimp cocktails in, 355 Sex in Las Vegas, 216–17, 289–93. See soup and salad bars, 363 also Topless bars and shows specials in, 353–55 Shadow Creek Country Club/Golf Club, steak, 354, 361 447, 456–57 sushi, 361 Shark Reef, Mandalay Bay, 424 tipping in, 31 Shiatsu, 476 top 25, 345–47 Shimmer Cabaret (Las Vegas Hilton) with view, 361, 363 Andrew Dice Clay, 210 Revere at Anthem, The, 455–56 Sin City Bad Girls, 236–47

111_615317_bindex.indd1_615317_bindex.indd 498498 77/19/10/19/10 11:1511:15 AMAM INDEX 499

Voices, 253 Sight-seeing, 421–40 Shoes, shopping for, 420 Signature at MGM Grand, The, 156, 183 Shoppes at the Palazzo, 416 Silk Road, 348 Shopping, 10–11, 163, 414–21 Silverton, 133–34, 182 Show(s), 186–257 Simon Brunch, 352 afternoon, 254–57 Sin City Bad Girls, 236–47 Broadway, 187 Sin City Comedy Show, 260 celebrity headliner, 187, 201–3 Sinatra (restaurant), 405–6 changeable nature of, 190 Sinatra, Frank, 211–12, 245–46 for children, 201 Singing Impressionist, 237–38 closed, 190 Sirens at Treasure Island, 425 comedy. See Comedy clubs and shows Sirio, 346 dinner, 194 Skiing discounts for, 191–93 snow, 471 dress for, 194 water, 473 drink service at, 199 Skill, games of, 301–2 early vs. late, 194 Skywalk, Grand Canyon, 439–40 hit parade of, 205–6, 208–9 Slot machines, 83 hypnosis, 206 best casino for, 306 impersonator. See Impersonator and clubs for, 313–14 impressionist shows etiquette for, 312–13 invited guests to, 195–96 house advantage in, 297–99, 311 late vs. early, 194 loose, 311–12 line passes for, 195–96 nonprogressive vs. progressive, 309 long-term engagements, 187 pay lines, 308–10 lounge, 189–90 purchase of, 419 magic. See Magic shows rules for, 305–15 medieval tournament, 194 strategies for, 312 nude, 292–93 tipping attendants, 31 in package deals, 191–93 working of, 309, 311–12 parking for, 195 Snow skiing, 471 prices of, 190–91 South Point, 134, 182, 354 production. See Production shows Spago, 363, 406–7 reservations for, 191–93, 197. See also Spas, 163, 473–88 specific show and showroom amenities in, 478–79 restrooms at, 199–200 desirable qualities of, 477–79 seating at, 196–99 nudity in, 477 selection of, 200–201 open to public, 474 strip, 216–17, 289–93 overview of, 480–82 taxes on, 190–91 profiles of, 482–88 ticket sales for, 191–93 retail products in, 479–80 tipping at, 199 scheduling in, 479 topless. See Topless bars and shows tipping in, 479 transportation to, 195 types of, 475–76 for under-21 crowd, 201 Special events calendar, 20–22 without reservations, 194 Speed (roller coaster), 427 Show in the Sky, 430 Speedway, 426–27 Showcase Mall, 418 Spice Market Buffet, 349 Showguide, 190 Sports betting, best casino for, 307 Shrimp cocktail specials, 355 Springs Preserve, 432–33 Shuttles, 45–46, 80 Stand-By-Golf, 446–47 Siegel Suites Tropicana, 183 Star Showroom (Stratosphere), American Siena Deli, 362 Superstars, 210 Siena Golf Club, 458 Star Trek: The Experience, 423

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Steak dinners, 354, 361 Todd’s Unique Dining, 409 Steak House, The, 407 Toiyabe National Forest, 433 Sterling Brunch, 352 Tony ’n’ Tina’s Wedding, 249–50 Stirling Club, The, 81 Top of the World Restaurant, 363, Stoney’s Rockin’ Country, 282–83 409–10, 428–29 Straight poker, 318 Topless bars and shows, 292–93 Stratosphere, 134–35, 182, 427–29 American Storm, 207–9 Stratosphere Theater, Bite, 212–13 Bite, 212–13 Streisand, Barbara, impersonator show, Crazy Horse Paris, 228 211–12 Fantasy, 230–31 Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard) Jubilee!, 236–37 accommodations, 35–36, 46–51 Peepshow, 243–44 commuting to/from, 40–45 Sin City Bad Girls, 236–47 map of, 15 X Burlesque, 253–54 traffic on, 53–58 Tour(s) walking map, 442 for children, 33 Strip shows, 216–17, 289–93 driving, 433–35 Studio 54, 283 helicopter, 437–40 Studio B, 349 Hoover Dam, 435–36 Suite hotels, 152–56 quirky, 429–30 Summerlin, 52, 447 Tour operators, reservations through, Sunbathing, 444–45 67–69, 76 Sunburn and sunscreens, 445 Tournament of Kings, 194, 250–51 Suncoast, 135, 183 Tournament Players Club, The, 447 Sunset Station, 135–36, 183 Towers Surrender Nightclub, 284 Eiffel, 363, 426 Sushi restaurants, 361 Stratosphere, 427–29 Swimming, 444–45 Town Square, 418–19 TPC Las Vegas golf course, 458 T. I., 137–38, 184, 425 Traffic, 5–6, 53–58 Table 34, 408 Transportation Tabu (nightclub), 284–85 at airport, 19, 23 Tao, 285–86 to Convention Center, 80–81 Taxes, for shows, 190–91 public, 41, 44–46 Taxis to shows, 195 at airport, 19 Travel packages, 71–73, 191–93 to Convention Center, 80 Traveler Discount Guide, 71 time between locations, 42–43 Triple Seven Brewpub, 357 tipping for, 31 Tropicana, 138–39, 185 Temperatures, seasonal, 16–17 Trump International Hotel and Tower Tennis, 163 Las Vegas, 156, 185, 487 Terrible’s, 136, 183 Tryst (nightclub), 286 Terry Fator, 247–48 T&T Tacos Tequila, 407–8 Texas Hold ’Em, 335–37 Tuscany, 139, 185 Texas Station, 136, 184 24 Hour Fitness Centers, 446 Thalassotherapy, 476 Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, 347, 410–11 THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, 136–37, 184 Thunder from Down Under, 248–49 Ultralounges, 262 Tickets, for shows, 191–93, 197 Union, 346–47 Tintoretto, 357 University of Las Vegas Tipping, 31, 199, 267–68 distances to accommodations, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, 423–24 42–45 Tix4Tonight, 192 running at, 443 Todd English P.U.B. (Public Urban Bar), swimming at, 444 408–9

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V: The Ultimate Variety Show, 251–52 Weather, 16–17 V Theater, Sin City Comedy Show, 260 Web sites, information on, 14, 16, Valentino, 411 63–64, 69–70 Valet parking, 59 Wedding show, Tony ’n’ Tina’s Wedding, Valley of Fire State Park 249–50 driving tour of, 433–35 Weight equipment, 446 hiking in, 468 Weiss Family Deli, 362 Vanity Nightclub, 287 Western museums, 430, 432–33 Vdara Hotel at CityCenter, 100–102, 184 Western wear, 421 Vegas Mob Tour, 429–30 Westin Casuarina, 142–43, 184 Venetian, The, 140–41, 184, 429 Wheel of fortune, 297, 299 Ventano, 411–12 Wholesale room brokers, reservations Vichy shower massage, 476 through, 67–69, 76 Video poker Wigs, purchase of, 420 best casino for, 306 Wild Wild West, 143, 185 house advantage in, 297–99 Willow Beach, 469–71 rules of, 315–18 Willow Springs Trail, 443–44 Views, from Stratosphere Tower, 427–29 Wine, shopping for, 419 Vinnie Favorito, 252 Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, 412 Visitor guides, 13–14 Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cuchina, Viva ELVIS (Cirque du Soleil), 224–26 412–13 Voices (lounge show), 253 Working out. See Exercise Volcano, at Mirage, 425 Wynn Country Club, 459 VooDoo Steak & Lounge, 363 Wynn Encore, 146–50, 185 Wynn Esplanade, 418 Waiters, tipping of, 31 Wynn Las Vegas, 143–46, 185, 348–49 Walking, 78–80, 441–43 Wynn resorts, 143–50, 487–88 Wallace, George, 233–34 Wynn Theater, Le Rêve, 238–39 Water, drinking, for outdoor recreation, 460–61 X Burlesque, 253–54 Water sports XS (nightclub), 287–88 boating, 473 fishing, 472–73 Yard House, 288 river running, 469–71 skiing, 473 Zion Canyon, excursions to, 436 Water-and-laser show, 430 Zoos, 424 Water-fountain show, 422–23 Zumanity (Cirque du Soleil), 226–27 Wax museums, 429

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