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Isla Mexican Kitchen

Jochen Van de Velde — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:51:33 +0000

Isla Mexican Kitchen fits in with the growing trend of upscale/casual restaurants in Vegas. It’s a trend I enjoy and mixes good quality service, presentation and food without the stuffy atmosphere that formal upscale dining sometimes suffers from. Our party of two arrived on a Friday night without reservations and was seated within 15 minutes. The atmosphere was lively and fun and we were greated with salsa and chips that we enjoyed whilst looking over the menu.

The drinks menu features an extensive selection of tequilas, as well as Sangrias, Margaritas, and other Mexican cocktails. I ordered a Negro Modelo, an appetizer of Crunchy Corn Masa Cakes, and Fajitas for my main course. The Corn Masa Cakes were pretty good. There are three Cakes each with different toppings, one beef, one chicken and one pepper. My wife and I agreed that the one topped with peppers (at least I think they were peppers) had the best flavor although the chicken one was pretty good too. At over $25 the Fajitas were the most expensive Fajitas I have ever eaten. Luckily they were awesome. Beautifully presented the mixture of beef, chorizo sausage, peppers, onion, cheese rocked!!

Overall if you enjoy Mexican food I can definitely recommend Isla. We had a great time and the food was very good.

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LOVE

Jochen Van de Velde — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:39:05 +0000

All you need LOVE…

Featuring reproduced music by the Beatles, LOVE combines the magic of Cirque du Soleil together with the music of The Beatles to create a show that everybody can enjoy. The theater doesn’t have a bad seat in the house so if money is tight don’t overly concern yourself with buying the best seat in the house. We sat at the front of the balcony (category 3 seating) and had a great time, although if I went again I would probably choose something a bit closer to the action (section 200s).

The show itself is a fantastic spectacle. The Cirque acrobats do a great job and the colorful costumes are wonderful. Undoubtedly though the star of the show is the music. (more…)

Spamalot

Jochen Van de Velde — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:54:17 +0000

Spamalot is a great show and, at least in our opinion, you don’t have to be a huge fan of Monty Python to enjoy it! Staged at the Grail Theatre inside the glorious Wynn Las Vegas the show is a wonderful comedic musical that is (lovingly) ripped off from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The Las Vegas Review Journal recently listed it at number one as part of their 2007 in review article so if you are in the mood for some crazy medieval antics and laughs then give it a try.

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Wynn Las Vegas

Jochen Van de Velde — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:17:42 +0000

Arguably the finest hotel on the strip, the Wynn Las Vegas is a must see. The only casino resort in Las Vegas that boasts a Mobil 5 Star and AAA 5 Diamond rating, the Wynn Las Vegas represents the finest in service, dining, entertainment and enjoyment.

Rooms at the Wynn Las Vegas range from Resort Rooms to Salon Suites. Resort Rooms offer an average of 640 square feet with great views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Each room features the Wynn Dream Bed and each Dream Bed is furnished with luxurious Egyptian Cotton Linens. Combine this with a small seating area, high speed Internet access and a flat screen LCD television and you are sure to feel at home.

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Picasso

Jochen Van de Velde — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:03:12 +0000

The “Picasso” restaurant is a romantic restaurant located in the Bellagio Hotel. James Beard Award-winning chef Julian Serrano serves the finest dishes of the elegant French cuisine seasonally prepared with a Spanish influence. A good meal and a good glass of wine, that’s what’s the Picasso restaurant is al about. The restaurant has an incredible wine cellar of over 1,400 bottles of wine. Another interesting fact about this hotel is that there are some original Pablo Picasso’s paintings on the wall, together worth over $50 million. (more…)

Bellagio Hotel and Casino

Jochen Van de Velde — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:50:26 +0000

The Bellagio is the most famous hotel in Las Vegas, not strange because it can be seen in many movies that have been filmed in Vegas. It’s known for its class, famous water fountain show… and its price. The Bellagio is located on the strip, next to the Caesar’s Palace hotel and right across the Paris hotel.

Your visit to Las Vegas isn’t complete without visiting the Bellagio Hotel & Casino. Housing the popular “O”-show by Cirque Du Soleil, the Bellagio attracts many visitors. Culture & Art lovers can also have a great day at the fabolous Botanical Garden or the wonderful Gallery of Fine Art. With the newly opened nightclub “The Bank” and the several bars such as the Baccarat Bar, the Pool Bar and the “caramel” bar. The Via Bellagio shopping mall is THE place for all your shopping with stores from Giorgio Armani to Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent. (more…)

MGM Grand Las Vegas

Jochen Van de Velde — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:27:44 +0000

The MGM Grand Las Vegas is located on the South end of the strip and is one of the most well known hotels in Vegas. The bright emerald green building is one of the most recognizable hotels on the strip, and offers a variety of rooms and suites, one of which is bound to suite your needs. In addition there are three The Signature at MGM Grand towers each with 576 suites, SKYLOFTS at the MGM Grand, and The Mansion with 29 very exclusive villas.

Welcome to Las Vegas Tourism Blog

Jochen Van de Velde — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:42:08 +0000

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