Magaly LamVoHee

Sin City.. Where nothing is real..

Wednesday, 7. May 2008, 22:21:45

Las Vegas, (which means The Meadows) billed as The Entertainment Capital of the World, is famous for massive and lavish casino resorts, the unrestricted availability of alcoholic beverages (as is true throughout the State of Nevada), and adult entertainment. Once officially referred to as Sin City, this image made Las Vegas a popular setting for films and television programs.

The city owes almost all its current status and reputation to the American mafia. All of the original large casinos were managed or at least funded under mob figures. The city appears in the middle of the Nevada Desert away from anything and everything. It is quite eery to know that this city is in the middle of nowhere.

My trip to Vegas was simply, memorable, crazy and fun. There weren't enough days though to fully explore the whole city but the 3 days that we were there, was plenty to wet our appetites. When I say nothing is real there, I mean it. From the fakeness of the monuments such as Eiffel Tower to Statue of Liberty to The Colosieum to Venice on the water, to the fake breasts, teeth, tans, jewellery, security guards in night clubs dressing up as police, to guys dressing up as sailors and or marines and taking pictures with unsuspecting tourist who really believe they are sailors, to little mexican men and women handing out flyers promoting prostitution and not speaking a word of english. It was all happening in Vegas. The vegas strip is quite long and far, with the huge buildings towering next to each other, it does give the impression that everything is quite close together but it would appear not.

I loved my trip there. The shopping was awesome, it was easily the highlight of the trip, so cheap and good value. The strip was impressive, bright, loud and fun, well worth seeing. The best hotel and casino was The Bellagio for the foyer and the buffet lunch. The live nightime shows were fabulous, highlight was Cirque du Soleil's Zumanity. Best restaurant and nightclub was the very exclusive and high end Tao at The Venetian Hotel, you can't beat a nightclub on the rooftop of a hotel in Vegas, great fun. The people didnt disappoint with their weirdness and drunkness, there were a lot of drunk people walking around at all hours of the day and night. The general over the top surroundings was awesome to see.

I am not sure that it is a place for kids to go and see, even though they are advertising that it is a family friendly environment, that may be so in some aspects, but I don't know what parents are trying to say to their kids when they take them there, that it's ok to gamble, drink and get a prostitute?... I thought it was a little much for kids and was surprised at how many familes there were. For a city renowned for endless amounts of alcohol for cheap and constant partying, I was surprised there wasn't much more unruly behaviour in the streets, but the constant presence of police (the real ones) might have had something to do with it!.

Overall it was an enjoyable experience, the weather was perfect and warm and it was lovely just walking around feeling the heat on your back as you took in all the fun. It was also lovely to go with a great bunch of friends who were up for making the most of the trip. Thanks gang for making it memorable.

I think everyone should add Vegas on their 'to do list'.

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