Las Vegas: Trip Report

By D.Z. "Theme Park Specialist"

I was able to spend 4 days in Las Vegas, Nevada! The trip included three shows, great food and lots more. This trip report will outline these days!

 

DAY 1: Most part of this day was spent at my local airport. My flight landed in Las Vegas at around 5:00pm. I took Spirit Airlines. For a review of the airline, click here (coming soon).

 

Once landed, I went straight to my hotel. It was already dinner time, so I needed something to eat. I went to a place called Grind Burger. The food was delicious. My taste buds were all over my burger. I have never had such a good burger. For a full review, click here. (coming soon)

Our hotel had a shuttle service, stopping at different destinations per hour. My first stop was Treasure Island.
 

Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.
 

Video tour of Treasure Island.

 

At 8:30pm, I caught the showing of "Sirens of TI,' a free outdoor show at Treasure Island. I videoed the whole show:  

The show did not personally impress me, but it was still nice to see!

 

 

The show was preformed on a pirate ship in front of the hotel.
 

It was almost 9:00pm when the show ended, so we headed back to the hotel. It had been a long day, traveling from one state to the other.

 

 

DAY 2: I spent the morning in bed, as I was still tired from the day before. Day 2 officially began around 3pm, when I took a limo to Acrylic Tank Manufacturing.
 

You may know Acrylic Tank from the show 'Tanked" on Animal Planet.
 

Acrylic Tank Manufacturing is a company who customizes fish tanks and aquariums. You can see them in action every Friday at 10pm on Animal Planet.

 

While we were at the warehouse, they were filming one of the episodes!
 

We were also able to meet some of the cast. They were all really nice and welcoming.
 

After checking out the warehouse, we were dropped off at the Luxor. The Luxor is one of the many hotels on the strip, but by far the most breathtaking.
 

 

Once we finished wondering around the hotel and casino, we continued to visit more hotels.

I am a big fan of the hit TV show Kitchen Nightmares. In the show, world class chef Gordon Ramsay visits restaurants who are in a bad financial situation. In just a few days, he transforms the whole restaurant into a fine dine place. I have always wanted to taste Gordon's food. Not too long ago, Ramsay opened up another restaurant on the strip.
 

BurGR is located in the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino.

 

 

Of course I ordered a burger. I was so amazed by the taste. It had so much flavor, more than I can remember. The quality of the burger was amazing. I have never had such a good burger in my life. I really recommend visiting the restaurant. I waited about 15 minutes for a table, but every second was worth it.

 

 

After my yummy dinner, I walked over the Bellagio. I caught the first showing of "O," a Cirque Du Soleil show.

 

"O" is a water show, filled with a number of swimmers, divers, dancers, and acrobats. I have never seen something so beautiful. The shows production is huge. I can't imagine what it is like to put on a show like this. The whole stage is a swimming pool. I think of the show as Olympic swimmers meet Cirque Du Soleil. There was never a dull moment in the show. The show does not have much dialogue, so the cast is usually preforming with live music. The music is being recorded on each side of the theatre. A lot of set pieces move around the water stage, so divers are in there to help. The show is so big and beautiful, unlike anything I imagined. I would give the show a high 10/10. A trip to Las Vegas is not complete without seeing this show. Be sure to get your tickets early, as they do sell out way in advance. reservations.mirage.com/otickets

 

DAY 3: After a long night after seeing "O," I wanted to dedicate some time to visiting hotels. This was my first time in Vegas, so I had to see what everyone was raving about. One of my stops was New York, New York.

 

 

After roaming around inside, I found a small pizza place, where I could get a little bite to eat.
 

 

While eating, this is what I was surrounded by. It really looked like I was in New York. From the buildings to the crowds, it was all similar. New York, New York does have a rollercoaster, but I didn't feel like screaming at large heights. Especially in 100 degree whether.
 

 

After my snack at New York, New York, I traveled all the way across the Strip to the Venetian. This hotel transports you into the world of Italy. I went to the hotel to eat dinner, but was also given a cool view. While eating a yummy salad, I was entertained by the gondoliers. They were singing while touring guests around in a gondola.
 

At around 6:00, I was time to head over to the Luxor. It was time to see "Criss Angel BELIEVE." This Cirque Du Soleil show brings magic to life with comedy and illusions. The show is hosted by Mindfreak Criss Angel. Criss is one magician that stands out. From walking on water, to levitating over the Luxor, Criss has done it all. It was great to witness some of his magic in person. Criss has some assistants, who preform most of the act. Criss does participate in the act, but mostly narrates what's happening. Audience members were able to participate in some of the acts, but mostly it was left to the professionals. I loved all the humor in the show. Sadly, some of the acts were a little confusing. I think Angel could of explained the tricks a little more. Out of 10, I would give the show a 8. I recommend seeing the show on your next visit to Las Vegas!

 

"What happens in Vegas, stays on Facebook."-Criss Angel in "BELIEVE"

 

After the show, I went back to my hotel.

 

DAY 4: Headed for home!