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Monday, June 27, 2011

Las Vegas: The Ninth Island



As we all know, Las Vegas is a popular tourist site for all kinds of tourists. But it is also a very popular place for Hawaiians, so Las Vegas is nicknamed "The Ninth Island". The Strip is the most popular place within Vegas, and includes:


MGM Grand: Features two lions on display in the lobby, along with many shows and gambling.


Mandalay Bay: Displays a tropical theme in its shows, decoration, and its slot machines.


Luxor: This pyramid-shaped hotel and casino features an Egyptian theme and design.


Excalibur: The hotel itself is designed like a castle. Its shows and interior design is based off the medieval time period, and features a jousting show.


New York, New York: As its name suggests, the design and slot machines all are decorated using New York as a theme.


Bellagio: Feature the fountains that dance and the scene for Oceans 11.


Ceasers Palace: Features a Roman-themed hotel and Forum Shopping as well as fountains that move to tell Roman myths. 


The Mirage: Has French Polynesia theme, and was one of the first Strip hotels.


Harrah's: The theme here is a carnival, and Harrah's boasts over 1200 slot machines and houses a Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Store.


The Venetian: Featuring a series of canals with gondolas and a replica of Saint Marks Square, the theme at the Venetian is clearly Venice. 


Treasure Island Hotel & Casino (also known as "TI"): Has a Caribbean theme and has staged pirate battles.


Wynn: Named after the designer Steven Wynn, this super luxury hotel features a theme of Imperfect Dreams, and the resort has earned AAA five diamond, Mobil five-star, and a Forbes five-star rating, and is considered to be one of the finest hotels in the world.

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