Vegas 2014 Recap


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I wanted to recap K and I's first Vegas trip which was just last year in March. I had to go out for a work conference so we flew in a few days early to explore the strip, sites and scenes. We only had 2 days/night so definitely not enough time to see everything (which warrants our second trip) but we got some decent ground covered.

Hotel:

We stayed at the MGM Grand. I really loved the hotel but the location is quite far down the south end of the strip so this year I opted for a hotel located in the middle of the strip. The hotels in Vegas are ginormous and it requires a lot of walking but different types of transportation are readily available. The MGM Grand is the largest resort complex in the United States and second largest in the world by number of rooms.

 
 

Touring:

As soon as we arrived, we hit the strip to explore all the hotels. We explored New York, New York, Caesar's Palace, The Venetian and several others.
 




We went up to the top of the Eiffel Tower in the Paris Hotel to get 360 views of the strip which we thoroughly enjoyed.



We then headed over to Fremont Street/the old Las Vegas strip. I really didn't manage to take many photos while there but K played some Black Jack and I tried my hand at the Michael Jackson slot machine in the Golden Nugget hotel and walked out of there a winner!! A whopping $40 but a winner nonetheless since I don't play with big bucks in the first place.


Restaurants:

We went to Toa on the first night for a sushi dinner which was a nice date night but the sushi wasn't spectacular compared to our local sushi restaurants. The second night we ate at Shibuya Japanese located in the MGM hotel with coworkers which was much better quality food but again I managed to take no pictures. We also wouldn't have chosen to eat at a Japanese restaurant two nights in a row but it was a group dinner and not our choice. K left on day 3 and I stayed an additional two nights for the conference. I ate dinner with coworkers and clients at Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse located in Planet Hollywood which was excellent.




I luckily caught the Bellagio Falls at night while up in the Eiffel Tower for a work event, which was beautiful!


 We're not big gamblers but when in Vegas...I tend to go for the slot machines while K likes Black Jack. Of course, the Sex and The City slot machine took my interest and I played a few games but managing to win nada.


This trip last year was short and sweet giving us enough time to explore the strip but not enough time to fit in any shows or concerts.

I can't wait to share the details of the trip we just returned from but until then I'll be readjusting to East Coast time!

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21 comments

  1. I've only been to Vegas one time for a Bachelorette party and I really want to go back with my husband since he's never been and we will do everything that you did food, shopping and shows!!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  2. Glad you guys had an amazing trip! And it looks like the weather was amazing too! How did I not know there was a Las Vegas Eye?? I love all the food in Vegas... now I want to go back haha!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  3. looks like a blast, girl! one of my fav things to do is eat there - and shop! :) glad to have you back in town though :) xo

    cheshirekatblog.com

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  4. I definitely meant to have a post up for this linkup-- maybe next month finally ;) It looks like you had such a fun trip-- I've never been to Vegas but it looks like there is so much to see and do (and places to eat!)

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  5. We are going in January and I cant wait. Looks like you had fun!

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  6. Ooh, I'm missing Vegas now. You took such great pictures. I haven't been to Vegas in years and now I'm itching to go back. It's so fun, plus i love all the shopping. So many stores!!

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  7. we aren't gamblers either, but i will totally put $5 in the machines for fun. $40 is pretty awesome! i like staying in hotels that don't have casinos attached because of the smoke, but there aren't a lot of them! can't wait to hear about your most recent trip.

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  8. What a fun trip! Love the Sex and the City slots haha--they think of everything in Vegas! Love your photos :)

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  9. $40 is a big win to me!

    The fountains are my favorite.

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  10. Vegas is such an unusual place. It looks completely different to anywhere I've ever been before! Sounds like you had a great trip, and I hope you enjoyed your $40 winnings! The most I've ever won is £12 - last of the big spenders eh?!

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  11. It's been over 5 years since I've been to Vegas, and I can already see it's changed a lot! Definitely need to get back there soon, and I can't wait to see your recap of this year's trip :-D

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  12. I can't wait to read your recap of your latest trip! I honestly LOVE Vegas, I am not a gambler but the shows, attractions, hotels, food...I love it all. I don't think I could ever get sick of it!

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  13. I stayed at MGM a few years back and although I absolutely love the resort and the fact that you can do everything in one spot, it is too far from everything else. This past time staying at the Venetian was awesome because we were in the middle of the action. I do want to stay at the Cosmo or Aria because they look like beautiful hotels. Can't wait to see your recap of this years trip!

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  14. Can't wait to read about your most recent trip. I really want to go back to Vegas. I can't believe it's been 5 years this month since I was last there. I think it's about time to go back.

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  15. I love your pictures so much! Vegas is the best! I have been following along on Insta and it looks like you had a blast!

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  16. I have never been to Vegas, but it does look fun! I love all your pictures and it looks like you had a great trip! We have a friend that I lived near in Atlanta that was a local DJ who moved to Vegas to DJ at clubs out there and I think hopefully one day we can go visit him and get to see the city! Food is one of my favorite things to try in a new city.

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  17. That Brazilian steakhouse sounds good! We stayed at the MGM once (actually the MGM Signature, but pretty much the same thing), and I agree it's really far out from the rest of the Strip. Now we try to stay at the fountain facing views at the Bellagio every time (we go with my in laws a lot so we don't have to pay for them. ;) hehe.)

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  18. My husband wants me to see Vegas sometime. I don't care about the casinos, I just want to try the restaurants and walk around!

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  19. Never been to Vegas, but it looks like you had a blast! Definitely on my life bucket list :) Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Serious jealousy over here! I want to go so badly. Love my new job but the lack of time and the no travel for a while has me so bummed haha

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