I’ve been visiting Vegas on a yearly basis for the last 8 years, with even a 6 month stint in there as a resident, mainly because one of my bestie’s lives there and over the years I’ve made a lot of friends down there. I’ve definitely done the big blow out trips to Vegas, but this time I just wanted to relax, maybe I’m getting too old for the 4 a.m. party nights.
As an alternative to the hustle and bustle of the strip, the endless crowds of tourists and rowdy 21 year olds may I suggest Green Valley Ranch (www.greenvalleyranchresort.com). GVR, as the locals call it, is a Mediterranean spa inspired resort and casino, olive trees dot the property and grape vines run along one side of the pool. It is actually not officially in Las Vegas but is in Henderson (which I relate as the Burnaby of Las Vegas) really only 10 – 15 minute drive to the strip depending on traffic.
Besides the usual amenities, lovely pool with comfy loungers, expansive casino floor and bars (one which boasts beer pong tables which I thought was the most fabulous idea ever!) GVR also has The District, a collection of shops and restaurants designed along a streetscape feel. I think we had all our meals at The District. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for refreshing ice blended beverages (www.coffeebean.com), Lucille’s for some mouth watering BBQ (www.lucillesbbq.com), and Settebello for authentic Napoletana Pizza (www.settebello.net).
Not to mention, I love any hotel that gives me a nice, comfy robe to traipse around my room in!
As an alternative to the hustle and bustle of the strip, the endless crowds of tourists and rowdy 21 year olds may I suggest Green Valley Ranch (www.greenvalleyranchresort.com). GVR, as the locals call it, is a Mediterranean spa inspired resort and casino, olive trees dot the property and grape vines run along one side of the pool. It is actually not officially in Las Vegas but is in Henderson (which I relate as the Burnaby of Las Vegas) really only 10 – 15 minute drive to the strip depending on traffic.
Besides the usual amenities, lovely pool with comfy loungers, expansive casino floor and bars (one which boasts beer pong tables which I thought was the most fabulous idea ever!) GVR also has The District, a collection of shops and restaurants designed along a streetscape feel. I think we had all our meals at The District. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for refreshing ice blended beverages (www.coffeebean.com), Lucille’s for some mouth watering BBQ (www.lucillesbbq.com), and Settebello for authentic Napoletana Pizza (www.settebello.net).
Not to mention, I love any hotel that gives me a nice, comfy robe to traipse around my room in!
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