This time I've been to Las Vegas, Sin City, etc. I was expecting it to be gross, dirty, full of people I wouldn't want to shake hands with, etc. You know what I found? All you need is a little hand sanitizer and Vegas isn't so bad.
1. How close it is to awesome nature stuff
The first thing that pops in your head when you think of Vegas is all of the gaudy lights and signs and the endless annoying sound of slot machines, but did you know how close by some of the most breathtaking nature views are to the Strip? Red Rock Canyon is only $7 for a beautiful 13 mile scenic drive of some awesome desert views and if you've got a little more cash to burn, for about $250 a person you can take a 45 minute flight to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon and be back before dinner(and they'll pick you up for free at your hotel in Vegas, too! That's some door to door service for you). Don't just take my word for it:
Red Rock Canyon
The Grand Canyon (those little tiny dots on the ledge to the left are people, just for some perspective)
2. All of the ridiculous replicas of famous things throughout the world.
It is so fun to be able to see the "Sphinx," the "Eiffel Tower," AND the "Statue of Liberty" all in one place. I can give props to a place that doesn't try to be real. This place is all about the gimmicky oversize replicas, and I love every bit of it.
It's just like shopping in Venice in the 1500s, except with fake "sun" and an Ann Taylor LOFT.
It's almost as if it's laughing at me, delighting in the fact that I'm not actually in Paris.
3. Palm Trees
They make everything so chic. Just throw a couple of palm trees up around me and it makes me feel like my status has somehow become elevated.
Palm trees give you the unspoken permission to drink unlimited frozen alcoholic drinks, right?
4. The ability to make you feel rich
No one has to know how much you whimper once you check your bank account, but for that delicious hour at brunch, you're suddenly a king, and yes...you would like another mimosa.
Brunch at Terrace Pointe Cafe at the Wynn. Worth every. single. penny.
5. OMG THE SHOPPING
Guys. Did you know that they have the largest amount of shopping in one area in the whole world (I just made that up and have no facts to put behind it. If I'm right, let me know)?! My boyfriend must have been especially excited when he was able to follow me around from Forever 21 to The Gap to H&M to Topshop to Kate Spade.
Just LOOK at this thing. It's HUGE.
SPECIAL BONUS:
What I don't like about Las Vegas (for which I have no pictures of because they were too sad to photograph).
1. Bums dressed up like Elmo with signs asking for beer.
2. Elderly women handing out cards for "live babes."
Vegas is pretty cool with all of that aside. And seriously...take advantage of any free pool your hotel has. Don't ever take pool access for granted.
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