| Vegas, baby. Vegas! They weren't lying: what | | | | spend cash, request seating on the patio |
| happens in Vegas... stays in Vegas!How many | | | | lounge on a bed near the lagoon or checkout |
| times have you heard those catch phrases? | | | | the VIP room, which features a stage and |
| Well, we agree - they are both very | | | | stripper's pole where even you (yes, YOU!), |
| overstated. But, they really do sum up your | | | | can show of your moves.Light (Bellagio) - |
| Vegas experience. Bottom line: Las Vegas is | | | | Exhilarating, glamour and intimate all |
| about checking your husbands, wives, | | | | describe the nightclub experience you'll |
| girlfriends, boyfriends, etc. at the door and | | | | enjoy here. The second outpost mirrors the |
| cutting yourself loose from any morals, | | | | chic and sexy design of the velvet-rope |
| worries, conscience. This is the place where | | | | exclusivity of its trendy NYC predecessor. As |
| everyone seems to think that "anything goes" | | | | you embark into the expansive space filled |
| - and it usually does! People actually do | | | | with billowing curtains, candles and recessed |
| enjoy pretending they are somebody else. Even | | | | dance floor, you'll likely find yourself |
| the most conservative woman in your office | | | | rubbing elbows with Tinsletown's elite (Bruce |
| will let her hair down and give in to that | | | | Willis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sting, among |
| one night stand -- she is in Vegas, after | | | | others). Light boasts state-of-the-art |
| all!With all those poker faces and bluffs at | | | | lighting, sound and technology, along with |
| the casino scene, everyone thinks they are | | | | world-class elegance found nowhere else on |
| somebody else long after they leave the | | | | the Strip.Rain in the Desert (Palms) - A |
| tables.Vegas is a place to act like that | | | | 25,000 square foot hotspot that boasts all |
| friend that always tells the best stories. | | | | the bells and whistles you'd expect of a Las |
| It's a place to stay up way past your | | | | Vegas mega-club, this is probably the most |
| bedtime, gamble away your entire paycheck, | | | | "hyped" club in Sin City - thanks to MTV and |
| act a bit crazy, or do the things you are | | | | the celebrity "A" list. A typical clubber's |
| always too scared to do in the "real world." | | | | dream, the place has the styling of sexy dark |
| It's a place where you're supposed to get | | | | hues, 14-foot fireballs (yes you can feel the |
| into trouble and mix things up. It's a town | | | | heat) that light up an elevated dance floor |
| of bling-bling and dreams - cause you never | | | | and dancing water fountains. Eye candy |
| know when your luck is going to catch | | | | presents itself with gorgeous go-go dancers |
| fire.Somehow, despite all this crazy single | | | | that suspend on platforms from the ceiling |
| silliness, Vegas is still a big enough town | | | | and gorgeous patrons that need no suspension. |
| to offer plenty of options for the | | | | If you're in the mood for a change of |
| alterna-yuppie couples too. They can get all | | | | scenery, venture outdoors to the poolside |
| cleaned up and enjoy an exquisite meal or | | | | mattresses (just remember to bring your |
| glitzy show. They can run the tables with the | | | | poison - there's no bar outside).GhostBar |
| best of 'em and waste the afternoon away at | | | | (Palms) - Make sure you aren't afraid of |
| the pool or spa. Things getting boring in the | | | | heights when you climb high in the sky above |
| bedroom? Try one-part champagne, one-part | | | | the Strip to this 55th floor, 360-view of the |
| swanky hotel room, one-part Vegas, and you'll | | | | glittery city and beyond (we swear: the ride |
| be at it like jackrabbits again. Just don't | | | | lasts only seconds). With a see-thru acrylic |
| get too liquored up, cause you might just | | | | floor that looks directly at the Pool Lounge |
| wake up the next morning and learn you were | | | | 55 stories below, you will have that |
| married by Elvis in that tiny white chapel, | | | | "falling" sensation when you look down. |
| complete with plastic flowers. Classy, ey? | | | | GhostBar delivers a "Jetson-esque" venue that |
| Bet the parents will love hearing that | | | | serves up great live DJ music (rock and |
| one!Yes, Vegas has a lot of adrenaline and | | | | hip-hop) and drinks. Warning: if you are |
| you'll feel the rush in everything you do | | | | afraid of heights, go anyway - just let |
| here. In a town where people have $10,000 | | | | yourself indulge in a few of the signature |
| riding on one card, even the mundane everyday | | | | cocktails to help you out!The House of Blues |
| tasks like eating and drinking take on more | | | | Foundation Room (Mandalay Bay) - One of the |
| excitement. And if eating and drinking is | | | | most exclusive clubs in Vegas that features |
| your thing, you've come to the right place. | | | | an astonishing view of the Strip (that only |
| Top restaurants and chefs from around the | | | | compliments its extraordinary company), this |
| world have dropped into town and opened up | | | | usually members-only venue occasionally opens |
| for business. Now, you too can enjoy the | | | | its doors to the general public - |
| highest quality of cuisine on The Strip. Here | | | | particularly on their signature Monday nights |
| then, are our journeyPod Picks for dining, | | | | after-hours party, called "Godspeed." |
| wining and dancing Las Vegas style:Bars & | | | | Accessible only by a private elevator, The |
| NightlifeIf it's nightlife you're after, | | | | Foundation Room (located 43 stories up) has |
| you've come to the right place. Vegas | | | | an exotic, mysterious and sexy ambience. The |
| provides a party all day and all night. But | | | | club features a variety of private rooms and |
| the town really comes alive when the desert | | | | a fireplace is located in the main lounge |
| sun sets and everyone's inner player and | | | | area surrounded by cozy seating. With |
| alter-ego come out. Every night in Vegas | | | | different DJ's to choose from, you'll have |
| feels like an elaborate Bachelor party. If | | | | your choice of hip-hop, house and dance - |
| you're looking to have some fun, have a | | | | depending on your mood.JET Nightclub (Mirage) |
| girl's night out or forget your past and meet | | | | - Swanky and sexy, this is a nightclub where |
| somebody new, then a night on the town in | | | | only the hip tend to gather. An evolution |
| Vegas is your best medicine.The nightlife has | | | | with a state-of-the-art sound system that |
| significantly picked up in recent years, and | | | | offers the best of hip-hop, house and rock, |
| now provides just as much buzz as the table | | | | JET provides the ultimate combination of |
| games inside the casinos. So grab your little | | | | sophistication and cutting-edge. Featuring |
| black dress and your best pickup lines and | | | | three distinct rooms, dance floors (totaling |
| get on it! Roll the dice and see what the | | | | 15,000 square feet), and European bottle |
| night has in store for you. Oh, what's that? | | | | service, this nightspot is as posh as posh |
| You don't "normally" enjoy the clubs? Well, | | | | gets. So, remember: If you reserve a table |
| you don't normally go home with strangers | | | | with bottle service, you'll surely increase |
| either. Go out there and enjoy- don't worry, | | | | your chances of getting in - which can be |
| we won't tell!PURE Nightclub (Caesars Palace) | | | | tough, considering the hordes of people lined |
| - If class, sophistication and style are what | | | | up outside.Tangerine (Treasure Island) - |
| you're all about - this is the place you need | | | | Sensuality and sophistication is what you'll |
| to be (definitely the most upscale club in | | | | find when you cross the threshold of this |
| Las Vegas). With 36,000 square feet, PURE is | | | | intimate lounge and sultry club. With |
| like three clubs in one. The three distinct | | | | beautiful bartenders (surprise, surprise) and |
| environments include The Red Room - a VIP | | | | burlesque dancers (it's all about the eye |
| haven with cocoon-like private booths and | | | | candy here), the nightly shows tantalize and |
| secluded from the main club; the Terrace - a | | | | provoke men and women alike, with flesh |
| 14,000 square foot enclave with private | | | | against flesh and barely-there garter belts. |
| cabanas and panoramic views of the Strip (pay | | | | DJ's spin a mix of rock and dance, and the |
| attention to the glass elevator or the | | | | club/lounge also features a gorgeous outdoor |
| twisting staircase that'll get you here). If | | | | patio that overlooks the Buccaneer Bay - so |
| you're a high-roller, celeb or just have | | | | be sure to catch a glimpse of the outdoor |
| enough cash to drop to feel like one, PURE is | | | | show when you're out there. The spot in Vegas |
| the spot to check out!Tryst (Wynn Las Vegas) | | | | on Wednesday nights.Body English (Hard Rock) |
| - From the moment you descend the marble | | | | - DJ AM (from LAX in L.A.) takes you on an |
| staircase leading to Tryst, it becomes | | | | unforgettable ride at this swanky club with |
| exceptionally evident that a distinctly | | | | its grand staircase and crystal chandeliers. |
| unique nightlife experience awaits you. | | | | Black, mirrored walls and leather booths are |
| Surrounded with sound, style and sensuality, | | | | sexy and sleek, and the vibe is untouchable - |
| Tryst boasts the best-looking "A" list crowd | | | | you'll feel the energy the second you pass |
| in Vegas. As you emerge upon the club's | | | | through the velvet-rope. Though getting |
| centerpiece, you'll need to catch your breath | | | | through the front door can be tricky, you'll |
| at the sight of the 94-foot waterfall and | | | | be partying with the likes of Justin |
| walls covered completely by hundreds of | | | | Timberlake and the Hilton sisters if you can |
| mirrors. The club also boasts lush velvet - | | | | find your way in. Got your unlimited AMEX |
| which can be found on the walls, draperies - | | | | with you? Try the $1,000 martini - an |
| everywhere you look at this oasis. You'll | | | | extravagant cocktail that features a |
| also enjoy observing the striking cocktail | | | | diamond-and-ruby-topped swizzle stick that |
| servers dressed in alluring attire (yes: you | | | | you can even take home. |
| will need a bib). If you're not afraid to | | | | |