Disclaimer A very good day to you. We are students who are maintaining a site about Las Vegas for our Evolving Tourism Landscape project and we hope to provide information and interest you in visiting Las Vegas. Introduction Welcome to www.projectsincity.blogspot.com Our group members are: - Vivian Chong - Lee Ju Yin - Loh Hui Ying - Teo Chin Yin - Tiffany Yang - Zhou Wei About the page At projectsincity.blogspot.com, we provide the insights and insides of what Las Vegas, Sin City, has to offer. So get ready for a joyride of fun and excitement! Updates - Started our project blog on the 27th of October 2010 - Rectified the problems as mentioned by Mr Norman - Improved the site by adding in disclaimers, tagboard and posts on various Top 10 - Finalised the blog for our 1st presentation on the 2nd of December - Started planning on our itineraries in February 2011 - Updated the blog with 3 itineraries - Finalised the blog for our 2nd presentation - Updated the blog with a list of leisure activities - Finalised the blog for our 3rd presentation on the 1st of June ChitChat Archives October 2010 November 2010 December 2010 February 2011 March 2011 May 2011 Las Vegas 01. Welcome note & us 02. A brief introduction of Las Vegas 03. Top 10 Hotels 04. Top 10 Activities 05. Top 10 Restaurants 06. 6 Days 4 Nights (South Strip) 07. 7 Days 5 Nights (Downtown -> South Strip) 08. 8 Days 6 Nights (North Strip -> Downtown -> South Strip) 09. Leisure Activities Credits/Acknowledgements - Website for top 10 hotels - Website for top 10 activities - Website for top 10 restaurants - Website for planning LV Itinerary - Website for information of United Airlines	Leisure Activities Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 5:00 PM Bellagio Hotel Casino ACTIVITIES: -Casino viewings -Taking part in the wide variety of slots or table games -Tournament viewings Unparalleled Five Diamond Award-winning action is dealt with the utmost sophistication at our stylish Las Vegas casino. Features a variety of slots, table games, and Race & Sports Book wagering to the World Poker Tour. Many professional poker players prefer to play at the Bellagio poker room, calling it their home base (or more commonly "The Office") due to the high table limits, including the high stakes Big Game located in "Bobby's Room", named after Bobby Baldwin. Bellagio has also partnered with the World Poker Tour to host several of their tournaments. Transport to Bellagio Hotel Casino - Airport Shuttle - Limousine Service - Car Rentals - City Buses Bus 301 and 302 - Monorail Bally's/Paris Las Vegas Station MGM Grand Lion Habitat ACTIVITIES: -Viewing of the lions' enclosure -Take a tour around the habitat of the lions -Feeding of the animals To honor the lion and help safeguard its preservation for future generations, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino has created a one-of-a-kind Lion Habitat as a showcase for public education and appreciation for this majestic creature of nature. The lion has been a part of the MGM heritage for many years, beginning with the legendary Leo, whose roars have welcomed generations of moviegoers to epics of the silver screen. The lions live in custom accommodations on an 8.5-acre ranch 12 miles from the MGM Grand. Owned and cared for by noted feline expert Keith Evans, who has been training exotic animals for more than 30 years. Opening Hours: 11:00am - 7:00pm daily. Feeding times are 11:15am & 4:30pm daily. Admission: Free Transportation to MGM Grand Lion Habitat - Buses WAX (Westcliff Airport Express) , 201,108 - Monorail MGM Grand Station - Airport Shuttle - Limousine Service - Car Rentals Las Vegas Natural History Museum ACTIVITIES: -Musuem tours -Viewing of wildlife and prehistoric exhibits A museum promoting an appreciation and understanding of global life forms, past and present. In February 1989, a small group of concerned citizens requested that the Las Vegas City Council assist in finding a home for a pre-existing collection of wildlife and prehistoric exhibits. The City of Las Vegas purchased a building, located in the center of a proposed cultural corridor, to house the Museum. This building is leased for one dollar a year; however, the museum is responsible for renovations, upkeep, and operations. With the assistance of local businesses and private individuals, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum opened its doors in July 1991, exhibiting a varied collection of wildlife and prehistoric exhibits on loan. Since then, the Museum has obtained its own multi-million dollar, world-class collection, and created an exciting and interactive learning experience. From the desert to the ocean, from Nevada to Africa, from prehistoric times to the present, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum takes young and old alike on a learning adventure around the world. Opening Hours: Daily from 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Opening at 11:00 A.M. New Year's Day Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Day Prices for Admission: $10.00 Adults $8.00 Seniors, military and students $5.00 Children ages 3-11 FREE Children 2 and under, members ASTC Member Passport Program Transportation to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum - Buses WAX (Westcliff Airport Express) , 113,108,109,208 - Limousine Service - Car Rentals Fremont Street Experience ACTIVITIES: -Enjoy local street life -Street performances available -F&B, entertainment all within reach Second most famous street in Las Vegas, Nevada after the Las Vegas Strip. An exciting pedestrian promenade located in the heart of the downtown casino corridor, it is the address for many famous casinos such as Binion's Horseshoe, Eldorado Club, Fremont Hotel and Casino, Four Queens, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, Golden Nugget, The Mint, and the Pioneer Club. Packed with free live nightly entertainment, great odds and loose slots, more than 60 restaurants, free light and sound shows, and ten classic casinos, all within the four blocks. Opening Hours 24 hrs, light shows start at dusk and continue every hour on the hour Show in Viva Vision Show times are every hour on the hour from 8:30 p.m. - midnight. Cost: Free. Location: Located in downtown Vegas, near the Plaza hotel-casino Transportation to the Fremont Street - Buses WAX (Westcliff Airport Express),102, 103,107,108,109, 301,302 - Taxi - Car Rentals -Monorail Sahara station Bali Hai Golf Club ACTIVITIES: -Golfing -Resort stays -Over a thousand species of flora and fauna for viewings Designed by Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley in 2000, the Bali Hai course is a worthy namesake of the famous Indonesian land of enchantment. The par-71 course measures 7,002 yards from the tips and affords spectacular views of the Strip mega-resorts from the fairways. The course features seven acres of water hazards, a total of 4,000 trees, including 2,500 stands of towering palms and 100,000 tropical plants. Transition and out-of-play areas are accented with Augusta white sand and black volcanic rock outcroppings. Recognized by GolfWeek as one of the "Top 40 Resort Courses in America," Bali Hai transports golfers to a tropical island paradise Opening hours 6am - 8pm Price Weekday Green Fees: 245.00 For 18 Holes Weekend Green Fees: 295.00 For 18 Holes Transportation to Bali Hai Golf Club - Buses 104,109 -Monorail MGM Grand Station - Limousine Service - Car Rentals 8 Days 6 Nights (North Strip -> Downtown -> South Strip) Wednesday, March 2, 2011 @ 10:31 PM 8 Days 6 Nights (North Strip -> Downtown -> South Strip) Airline: United Airline Day #1 - Morning flight to Las Vegas (Transit flight) Day #2 Reach McCarren International Airport - Check in to Stratosphere Hotel & Casino and rest Day #3 - Visit "Knight Gallery Museum" at Las Vegas Hilton Hotel - Visit "Stratosphere Tower" at Stratosphere Hotel & Casino - Visit Theme park/ casino at Stratosphere Hotel & Casino Day #4 - Visit "Madame Tussands" at Venetian - Las Vegas Indoor Skydiving - Visit "Fashion show Las Vegas" mall (Free & easy) Day #5 - Visit "Lied Discovery Children's Museum" - Visit "L.V Natural History Museum" - Visit "Hand of Faith" at Golden Nugget Hotel - Visit "Fremont Street Experience" - Check in to Golden Nugget Hotel Day #6 - Visit "Flamingo Wildlife Habitat" at Flamingo Las Vegas - Visit "Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat" at Mirage - Visit "Volcano at the Mirage" at Mirage - Check in to MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Day #7 - Visit "M&M World" near MGM Grand Hotel & Casino - Shopping at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino   Day #8 -  Morning flight back to Singapore Labels: Itinerary 03 7 Days 5 Nights (Downtown -> South Strip) @ 10:17 PM 7 Days 5 Nights (Downtown -> South Strip) Airline: United Airline Day #1 - Morning flight to Las Vegas (Transit flight) Day #2 - Reach McCarren International Airport - Check in to Golden Nugget Hotel and rest - Visit "Fremont Street Experience"   Day #3 - Visit "Stratosphere Tower" at Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas Indoor Skydiving - Visit theme park/ casino at Circus Circus - Check in to Circus Circus Day #4 - Visit "Circus Acts" at Circus Circus - Visit "Knight Gallery" at Las Vegas Hilton Hotel - Visit "Lake of Dreams" and have dinner at Wynn Las Vegas   Day #5 - Visit "Flamingo Wildlife Habitat" at Flamingo Las Vegas - Visit "BODIES - The Exhibition"/ "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" at Luxor Hotel - Visit "M&M World" near MGM Grand Hotel - Check in to Luxor Hotel   Day #6 - Visit "Lion Habitat" at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino - Shopping at Caesars Palace - Visit "Eiffel Tower Experience" at Paris Las Vegas - Visit "Volcano at the Mirage" at Mirage Day #7 - Morning flight back to Singapore Labels: Itinerary 02 6 Days 4 Nights (South Strip) Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 9:34 PM 6 DAYS 4 NIGHTS (SOUTH STRIP) Airline: United Airline Day #1 - Morning flight to Las Vegas (Transit flight). Day #2 - Reach McCarren International Airport. - Check in to Bellagio Hotel and rest - Have dinner at "Fountains" Day #3   - Visit "Fine Arts" at Bellagio Hotel - Visit "Botanical Gardens" at Bellagio Hotel - Visit "Lion Habitat" at MGM Grand Hotel Day #4 - Visit "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" at Luxor Hotel - Visit "Shark Reef-Mandalay Bay" at  Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino - Visit "Roller Coasters" at New York-New York Hotel & Casino Day #5 - Visit "M&M World" near MGM Grand Hotel - Visit "Eiffel Tower Experience" at Paris Las Vegas - Shopping (free & easy) Day #6 - Depart Las Vegas for morning flight back to Singapore. Labels: Itinerary 01 #005 A Little Into Las Vegas Thursday, December 2, 2010 @ 10:23 PM Las Vegas is the most populous city in Nevada, United States of America and an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, fine dining and is famous for the number of casino resorts and associated entertainment. Established in 1905, Las Vegas officially became a city in 1911. The city’s tolerance for various forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City which has made Las Vegas a popular setting for films and television programs. Las Vegas enjoys abundant sunshine year-round and has an average of about 300 sunny days per year. The summer months are very hot and mostly dry with temperature of 34 Degree Celsius to 40 Degree Celsius in the day and 21 Degree Celsius to 26 Degree Celsius at night. The winter months are generally mild, with temperature of 16 Degree Celsius in the day and 4 Degree Celsius at night. #004 Top 10 Restaurants Thursday, November 18, 2010 @ 1:58 PM 10) Verandah (American), Four Seasons Hotel The casual but elegant Verandah accommodates every taste. 9) Valentino (Italian), The Venetian Enthusiastic entrepreneur Piero Selvaggio divides his time between his Las Vegas restaurants and those in Santa Monica and Sherman Oaks. 8) Twist by Pierre Gagnaire (French), CityCenter Mandarin Oriental This jewel box serves the celebrated French fusion fare of its namesake master chef. 7) Restaurant Guy Savoy (French), Augustus Tower, Caesars Palace Guy Savoy's Las Vegas temple of gastronomy opens your eyes and mind. 6) Picasso (French), Bellagio Picasso was meant for Julian Serrano; the Spanish-born chef steadfastly masterminds this marriage of art and food. 5) Nobu Las Vegas (Japanese), Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Preparation, appearance and taste rule the worldly Nobu. 4) Le Cirque (French), Bellagio Sophisticated, contemporary cuisine with views of Lake Bellagio and its water-and-light show. 3) Joel Robuchon (French), MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Joel Robuchon has achieved the highest level of culinary excellence with this Las Vegas destination. 2) Aureole (French), Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino The talk of the town, Aureole's tower has raised the bar in Las Vegas for wine aficionados. 1) Alex (French), Wynn Las Vegas Alex wins a top slot on the Vegas strip with its grandiose French-Italian gusto. All sources taken were from http://www.gayot.com/restaurants/best-lasvegas-nv-top10-topratedfood_4lv.html and are credited. Labels: Top 10 Restaurants