Inside Las Vegas

By now, everyone knows that 2021 has brought the return of Las Vegas as a bustling tourism mecca. The Strip is booming, fully open as of June 1. Some couldn’t wait even that long—March alone brought over 2 million visitors to Sin City, the highest total since just before February 2020. Concerts, sporting events, pool parties—all that makes Sin City unique is back.

Less flashy, perhaps, but no less important is the resumption of the city’s convention business. In a typical year, conventions, trade shows, and business conferences bring $11 billion dollars of revenue to the Las Vegas metropolitan area. They are the city’s lifeblood. Recently, Steve Hill, the CEO and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, was quoted as saying, “What you see on the Strip would not make sense to build” were it not for conventions. While it may take a bit for the convention business to fully ramp up to pre-pandemic numbers, many have used last year’s lull to enhance the city’s convention experience.

In June, the Las Vegas Convention Center unveiled its brand-new $1 billion, 1.4 million square foot West Hall expansion. With throngs of execs and business owners preferring to put their year’s worth of Zoom calls behind them, this new wing promises a state-of-the-art experience, with an expansive, column-free vendor area, up to 80 meeting rooms, a third-floor outdoor terrace and more. With this additional space, the LVCC is now the second-largest convention space in the country, running over 4.5 million square feet in total.

And the West Hall is already seeing business. On June 8th, it hosted the return of the World of Concrete Convention, one of the nation’s largest, and one of the first to return to Vegas as travel restrictions end. By all accounts, it was a success, featuring 650 exhibitors located in the North Hall and part of the new West Hall. Attendance was healthy (and grew!) across the three days of the event, and it was clear that Strip was more happy to accommodate its attendees.

The LVCC also boasts an even greater, more innovative addition, courtesy of Elon Musk. World of Concrete attendees were the first to take the Loop, a mile-and-a-half-long transportation system located underneath the LVCC. Built by Musk’s Boring Company for over $50 million, it transports convention goers across the facility in speed and comfort. As it takes nearly 45 minutes to walk across the LVCC, the appeal of a five-minute end-to-end jaunt is obvious. Musk hopes to expand these two tunnels to other areas of the city. Not merely convenient, the Loop may well be a sign of how we will travel in the future. For now, it promises to serve as yet another Sin City attraction in its own right, joining the famous Las Vegas monorail as iconic modes of transport.

After a quiet year, Las Vegas is on the move. Quarantine provided plenty of time for the city’s movers and shakers to plan how to make Vegas even more impressive and unique once the city could reopen in full. Las Vegas is poised for its convention business to come roaring back– bigger and better than ever.

Have you heard the news? Walk around the Strip, and the throngs of visitors make it clear that Sin City is roaring back to life after a more sedate 2020. Every week, more venues are reopening, and 100 percent capacity is on the horizon.

Returning visitors better pack a camera, because everything great about Vegas is still here. You will want to share proof of your exploits to your friends and family back home on social media, including the ever-popular Instagram. Check out this list of some of these lesser-known, but still very Vegas, IG hotspots and add a few to your travel itinerary.

The “City of Las Vegas” Sign

The “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign has become a Vegas icon. Close to the Strip, it remains a very popular spot for groups of tourists (and especially newlyweds) and there may be a small wait to take a photo.

However, it’s been joined by a new player. A feature of downtown since 2018, the “City of Las Vegas” sign is definitely worth checking out. It features a pair of 26-foot-high showgirls framing a stylized, cursive Las Vegas in impossible-to-miss lettering. Located on the corner of Main Street and Las Vegas Boulevard, there is ample room in front to gather a group photo of all your buds. Your friends will know that you are doing it up in Sin City!

The El Cortez Hotel

For a taste of vintage Vegas, head down to Fremont Street. There, look for the El Cortez Hotel and Casino, a property that dates back to the early 1940s. In fact, one of its original owners was none other than Bugsy Siegel. The hotel has been renovated, so make sure to find the original E. Fremont Street entrance, which has the old-school charm of the days of the Rat Pack. You should easily recognize the old-school façade, but the nearby rainbow cross walk is a clear sign that you are in the right spot to take that retro selfie.

The Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden

Ethel M are known for their chocolates (and free tours of its chocolate-making factory). But for photo opportunities, don’t miss its elaborate Cactus garden. This comprises the largest cactus garden in Nevada. In fact, there are over three hundred plant species of plants here, with a mix of cacti, succulents, shrubs and trees, all of which are native to the American Southwest. Located across three acres, you will not be at a loss for memorable photo ops! And its winding walkways guarantee a perfect selfie without a stranger getting into the frame.

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Awesome IG photo opportunities are everywhere along the Strip. Nowhere else in the world can one find such impressive replicas of France’s Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, a Venetian river cruise, Rome’s legendary Trevi fountain and more. It’s like taking a world tour—and don’t forget that many of these attractions are free.

Even with everything Vegas offers, visitors often overlook its many opportunities for unforgettable photos. Make a list of locations to scout, get out early and make a day of it. Your insta feed will thank you!

Birthdays are special, and there is no more exceptional a place to celebrate a birthday than Sin City. Las Vegas boasts so many entertainment choices that you might end up planning to spend a birthday month here, instead! Whether for a day, a week, or longer, Sin City has got you covered with options ranging from casual to fine dining. Since many folks are acquainted with famous spots like the Linq or Senior Frog’s, we are going to look at three lesser-known event spaces. Each of these venues can handle parties of 50 or more and are available for private events.

Billing itself “a modern speakeasy,” the 1923 Bourbon Bar is all about gangsters and flappers. A 1920s-themed full-service bar, situated (under the escalators) in the Mandalay Bay, this is a fun place to go for good drinks and chat. Its interior décor stands note-perfect with dark wood and dim lights, and the staff dress as if they just walked out of The Great Gatsby. In the VIP room, celebrants can also smoke a hand-rolled stogie and drink vintage Prohibition-era drinks. For events, the Bar offers a special entertainment package in which you can choose from DJs, celebrity impersonators, burlesque acts, and more. Don’t forget the Mob Museum–the real deal–is just 15 minutes away.

The Strip can claim a growing respect from foodies world-wide, from Irish pub to Asian fusion, but locals know that a slew of unsung Italian eateries are scattered throughout the valley. Carmine’s Las Vegas has become a local institution. Located in the Forum Shops at Caesars, this family-style Southern Italian restaurant remains prominent for its generous portions of dishes ranging from meatballs to squid. Carmines’ looms large at 20,000 square feet and features four private dining rooms for special events (like birthdays). If you are throwing an intimate family party, this might be a good choice. Moreover, you can walk off that pasta afterwards, strolling through the fabulous Forum shops.

For somewhat more upscale affairs, the Eiffel Tower Restaurant features fine dining and great views of the Strip. Located—appropriately enough—in the Paris hotel, this French restaurant features a modern art deco interior with a particularly stunning view of the Bellagio Fountains. The Eiffel Tower is more luxurious than our first two venues, with a red carpet and velvet chairs guaranteeing a memorable dining and social event. Their special events department will work with you to create a memorable birthday for you or a loved one.

Truly, visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to Las Vegas. All three venues listed here are not only talked about for their cuisine, each features an ambiance guaranteed to mark a birthday as a distinctive occasion. And remember–after dinner, the night will still be young!

Planning and arranging to have a bachelor party in Las Vegas can be an awesome experience in itself, due to all of the options for entertainment in the City of Sin! With so many available VIP services in Vegas, you can easily build a night or weekend to remember while celebrating your buddy’s “last stand” as a single male. From an endless array of night clubs, strip clubs, fine dining restaurants, exquisite banquet halls, superb shows, and many other crazy activities you’ll be able to let your imagination run wild when customizing your Las Vegas bachelor party packages. One of the most popular choices when planning bachelor parties in Vegas is to reserve first-class transportation by renting a limousine for your celebration. Limo rides in and of themselves can help you begin your crazy night out on “The Strip”!

How else can you treat your soon to be married best friend to a night he won’t soon forget? Depending on what type of setting, atmosphere, or all around experience you want to have you will have to make the final decision, but here are some great ideas for planning a bachelor party in Las Vegas. If you want to get the best of all or some of the options, we here at Sin City VIP can set all of the reservations ahead of time to ensure your bachelor bash goes as planned!

If the groom is an athletic guy or enjoys a good competition, maybe you want to plan a day out on the links and plan a bachelor party golf tournament. Vegas has some of the most unique and plush golf courses in the US, and because it is Las Vegas you can also arrange for pretty ladies to accompany your party throughout the tournament! If golf isn’t for your group you may instead set up a private poker party filled with primo cigars, plentiful drinks, and you still have the option of sexy women who can help add some spice to your Vegas bachelor party experience!

During your weekend bachelor bash you will definitely want to visit some of the extravagant dining locations in the area. With some of the greatest steakhouses, Asian cuisine, a first-class seafood buffet, and other great restaurants you’ll be sure to find a place to accommodate your party.

When you think Vegas you think entertainment and shows so why not take this special celebration for the groom to the next level? Getting an all inclusive VIP nightlife package to include stops at some of the hottest establishments in Vegas is the best way to experience the City of Sin while throwing a bachelor party. Trust us when we say “The Entertainment Capital of the World” has what you are looking for when it comes to shows, live performances, and an extensive club scene!

Seriously, what kind of bachelor party would it be without some wild women showing a little or even a lot of skin? Vegas is home to not only the largest gentlemen’s club in the world (Sapphire), but it also plays host to many of the most luxurious and popular strip clubs anywhere on the planet. VIP bachelor party packages with any of the top gentlemen’s clubs will have the groom and the rest of the guys taking things to the next level of pleasure and excitement in no time! Special VIP rooms and VIP services are abundant at several of these first-class establishments. When you see the topless or all nude ladies and experience the personal services they are willing to perform for your group, you won’t regret booking a Las Vegas bachelor party VIP package to include a stop at one or more of the premium strip clubs in Vegas.

Before or after you enjoy some time at a strip club, you may want to hit up some of the local nightclubs. The nightclubs in Vegas are unlike anywhere else. Party crowds are sure to be found all over the Las Vegas Strip. When you have a groom as a guest of honor, the services are waiting for you! At these clubs or several others you can surely party until the desert sun comes up.

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Remember that there are also a variety of shows to go see in Vegas. This might suit your needs better than other options. Checking out shows such as Zumanity or Fantasy may be the right choice for Las Vegas bachelor parties, because of the amazing display of some of the sexiest ladies the city has to offer. Maybe you want to enjoy a little more traditional or less adult-oriented shows such as the “O” Cirque du Soleil or even the Le Reve show at Wynn Las Vegas. We here at Vegas Strip Clubs can also give you some great ideas for shows and other locations when you are booking your bachelor party arrangements.

Is your friend, the groom, into a little more extreme events or activities? If so you could check out the skydiving services in Las Vegas and add them to your event-packed bachelor party. If skydiving doesn’t work, remember you could also do some bungee jumping from a tower that stands over 200 feet! If you think seeing Vegas from the ground is amazing just wait until you see it from the sky; booking helicopter rides for your Vegas bachelor party event is another great way to add a unique twist to your celebration.

Okay, no heights, no problem! You can get some of that competitive edge out of your systems and also have a great time by getting some go-kart racing action with the groom and all of the gang. At speeds of around 45 mph you will all certainly have a fun time on the tracks.

The options, as we mentioned above, are seemingly endless when you are planning Las Vegas bachelor parties. Because the list never stops, we here at Vegas Strip Clubs want to make your weekend party an event to remember, but we also want to make the process of planning as smooth as possible. Let Vegas Strip Clubs help you customize an unforgettable Las Vegas VIP bachelor party package, and we will guarantee all of your bachelor party reservations from hotels, limos, restaurants, shows, ladies, strip clubs, drinks, and other amenities are taken care of properly!

Have you ever wondered, “How do I get comped in Las Vegas”? Well, if you have seen the movie Vegas Vacation then you know how easy it was for Mr. Nick Papageorgio. The reality is that one hot roll on the craps table will not get you an instant upgrade to the Presidential Suite. Like anything else in Las Vegas nowadays, a little planning goes a long way. The hotels on the Las Vegas strip are certainly willing to comp rooms, food and entertainment for those who meet their criteria and know how to present themselves. There are a few keys to receiving these benefits that everyone who is interested in getting comps in Sin City should keep in mind.

It all starts with the planning of your Las Vegas vacation. Having a VIP host or a casino host is an absolute must. These are the people that hold the key to the city and they can be extremely helpful in assisting you to receive the benefits you deserve. Search for a Las Vegas VIP Services company online to find an independent casino VIP host for the widest variety of options, or, contact the hotel that you desire to stay at directly and ask for a casino host. Once you introduce yourself to your host they will get the process started, explaining to you the criteria necessary for receiving various comps and sharing with you any current promotions, casino rates or special offers.

It is not only the “high rollers” that get comped in Las Vegas. You may be surprised at the comps available to lower level players, both on slot machines and table games. The casinos use a number of factors in determining what comps a player earns, however, net win or loss is not the highest on the list.

The two key factors in determining how much a guest gets comped are hours played and average bet. The casino uses these criteria to determine a player’s “theoretical” win or loss, and based on this number they will decide if they can issue you a small comp for dining all the way up to a full “RFB” (room, food and beverage). Slow and steady wins the race; the more time you spend playing, the more you receive in comps.

In order to have the casino track your play it is necessary that you sign up for a players card and use it every time you play. Each casino has their own players card program and it is strongly recommended that you sign up at every casino you visit. Usually, the casino will offer great bonuses just for signing up and they market appropriately, only sending pertinent offers via mail or email. Slot machines and video poker machines allow you to insert your players card directly into the machine while table games require that you present the card to the deal who will in turn notify the pit boss to track your play.

In terms of dollar amounts there are various comps available for players of all levels. Slot players can earn rewards based on playing quarters over a period of 4-6 hours per day for 2-3 days and probably earn enough for a comped dinner or $100 off their final room bill. The same level of comps applies to table game players who play an average of $15 per hand for the same amount of time. As the average bet increases and the total time of play increases, then so to do the comps. A table game player who bets an average of $50 per hand and plays 4-6 hours per day for 2-3 days could get their room fully comped, depending on the property they are staying at the how busy it is.

This is where it all goes back to your VIP host and planning ahead. Your host will let you know what the criteria is for the hotel you want to stay at and the time of year you’re planning on staying there. A full room comp can be pre-arranged if you plan ahead and you know that you will be playing to the level that is outlined to you by your host. It is all about choosing the right hotel and casino for your level of play.

For those interested in getting a comped suite in Las Vegas, this is something that should always be pre-arranged. Often times, the suites on the Las Vegas Strip are only available to casino players how are receiving them as a comp. That’s right, some hotels do not even offer the suites at retail to paying guests. They have to keep them available just in case a casino player happens to come into the casino.

The level of play to get a suite on the Las Vegas Strip is generally higher than your casual player. Total bankroll is taken into account and a general starting point would be a gambling bankroll of $10,000. Players of this level often open lines of credit with the casino and based on this line of credit the player will be given an option of suites available for them. This is something that you will certainly want to arrange in advance and you will see how your host really rolls out the red carpet for you.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the casinos don’t give players much credit for betting on sports. While all of the major casinos on the Vegas Strip certainly have sports books, they do not look at betting on sports with the same favor as they do playing slots or table games.

Overall, Las Vegas is still based around customer service and treating people right. Always get credit for your play and don’t be afraid to ask for help. You will be surprised at how generous the casinos can be in compensating you for your play.

Vegas is called Sin City for a reason. People come to Las Vegas to drink, party, gamble, and, of course, hook up.

People from every age and gender flock to Sin City for the promise of boozy, consequence-free hookups. The chase and the mating grounds are different for everyone. Your Las Vegas hookup likely falls in one of the categories below.

The 20-Something Hookup

For as long as we can remember, 20-somethings have used nightclubs as a hunting ground for hookups. In Vegas, the game is stepped up with shortest of skirts, highest of heels, longest of hair extensions, and most liberal application of makeup. Add bottle service, and you have an instant recipe for a hookup. Whether you’re going to Light, Hyde, or Drai’s, there are plenty of spots to look for your lucky lady or guy.

During the summer, Vegas is notorious for the hookups at its dayclubs. The sun takes it toll while you’re drinking at the pool party, and all clothes are practically off already. Going straight from the pool to the hotel room is common. Daylight, Encore Beach Club, Palms Pool & Dayclub, and Rehab at Hard Rock & Casino are favorites of both the wearers and admirers of teeny bikinis.

The Expensive Hookup

For most guys, a hookup in Vegas is an expensive proposition. Unlike the ladies, they have to pay cover for clubs, and bottle service is a must to lure girls in too-high heels to come sit. Conveniently, bottle service happens to provide enough liquor to facilitate a hookup.

The Shooting-Fish-In-A-Barrel Hookup

For women, the Las Vegas hookup is neither hard, nor expensive. Sure, they sex up their hair and makeup, but that’s more for their Instagram followers than anyone. Guys come to Vegas to hookup. It’s that simple. A woman only has to enter a club for the advances to start, and, often, it’s free for her to do so.

If every man in Vegas seems to be on the prowl, how do you stay out of the hunt? If you and your married girlfriends are coming to Vegas to have fun together—not to be hit on by sleazy, drunken guys—it can be tough. For starters, you should wear your ring if you want to ward off potential suitors. Of course, not all will be deterred.

Whether you are secretly enjoying the attention or trying to be overly polite, don’t lead the guy on. Be very clear that you are taken, and that you are not looking for a hookup. Do not do anything to encourage the attention.

The Mid-Life Hookup

Married cheaters love three things in life: Ashley Madison, the Cheesecake Factory, and Vegas. An actual study revealed that the Cheesecake Factory is the most frequented restaurant of married cheaters, because it enables them to hide in the open and write their companion of as a work colleague, which they couldn’t do in a more romantic restaurant. No study is needed to know that married cheaters love Vegas, whether they come a few times a year with the boys, or they come for conventions. When you start to feel like the oldest guy at the party, casino lounges can provide just as much action as the hottest nightclub in town.

The Tinder Hookup

Thanks to Tinder, people can easily hook up anywhere. In Vegas, Tinder-facilitated hookups are common, but there are a few words of caution.

In an article for Thought Catalog, Susan Jacobs recommend that guys take a closer look at a girl’s profile if she is wearing a bikini, “…read her profile. It may list her hourly price.” Reddit users recommend staying away from anyone with a local profile—they are over the only-in-town-for-one-night hookup. They also warn that competition is stiff. To avoid the competition, weeknights can be easier. On the weekends, many good-looking L.A. actors and actresses—even if many are “aspiring”—descend on Vegas for a weekend trip.

There is still hope for romantics, even in Sin City. Not everything is a drunken hookup. You can fall in love quickly, if you make a connection and do something romantic, like taking a gondola ride at the Venetian or going to the top of the Eiffel Tower at Paris.

When you do fall in love, you can return to Vegas as a romantic getaway, as many couples do. Nothing is more romantic than celebrating an anniversary getting couples massages at The Qua Spa at Caesar’s Palace, seeing Cirque du Soleil’s Le Rêve, and clinking champagne glasses at The Top of the World restaurant, overlooking the lights of the entire Las Vegas Valley.

No matter what your style of lust or love, Vegas has an adventure in store for everyone!