Girl Getaways to Las Vegas

No city in America spells fun for girl getaways like Las Vegas. With so many sights and sounds bombarding visitors every second, however, it can be easy to get lost in the glamor. How do you make sure that your trip to Sin City lives up to its potential?

Airfare to Vegas varies depending on the originating city, but there are a few tricks of the airline trade that can ease the cost of travel. If you are looking for affordable tickets, stay overs that include a Saturday night can drop the price of a single ticket anywhere between $100-$300. Otherwise, traveling on a Tuesday or Wednesday will usually keep costs low since these are the least popular days of the week to travel. With this in mind, flights early in the morning tend to be cheapest of all and provide the extra convenience of smaller lines and shorter waits at the airport.

Packing for Vegas

There’s so much to do in Vegas and one’s suitcase needs to reflect that. Swimsuits, casual outdoor clothes and clubbing attire round out the necessary wardrobe for Vegas. Unlike a family vacation, a trip to Vegas means changing outfits 3-4 times per day while transitioning between pool, spa, meals and nightclubs. Many venues don’t require a dress code, but the unspoken style of the city means the unprepared will feel left out if all they pack are casual clothes.

Lodging

For lodging, anyone hoping to get in some celebrity spotting should stay at The Palms. Known for the constant bustle of celebrity guests, it will be hard to leave Vegas without “Guess who I saw” stories for friends back home. Mandalay Bay is the final destination for a resort complete with its own restaurants, nightclubs, and lounges under one roof. On the other hand, money-conscious girls might want to consider the Flamingo Hotel and Casino. Not only will it save on expenses, but its prime location on the strip puts guests in the middle of the Vegas action.

Spa Time!

Girlfriend getaways aren’t complete without pampering. There are many packages for spa weekends to choose from. For the ultimate in spa luxury, the options are plenty between the Encore, Bathhouse, Spa Bellagio and the Venetian, to name some of the best. Order a facial, stretch out on the massage table or experiment with exotic spa treatments—Vegas stops at nothing to ensure total enjoyment and relaxation.

Dining

Vegas has earned a reputation for their smorgasbord of cuisine. Tacos and Tequila, located at the Luxor Hotel, is a Mexican restaurant infused with a rock n’ roll vibe. Not to be outdone, Tao has a delectable array of Asian dishes set inside one of the wildest party atmospheres in Vegas. If European is on everyone’s mind, Payard Patisserie & Bistro will rise to the occasion with its unparalleled French fare and sinful desserts.

Shopping

There is no end to the shopping opportunities waiting in Vegas. Las Vegas Premium Outlets alone hosts 150 outlet stores ranging from boutique to shop. The array of 160 stores, restaurants, and entertainment choices makes the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace an all-day trip. For high-end shopping that can’t be beat, Shoppes at the Palazzo offers 60 boutique stores to help anyone blend in to the ritzy Vegas nightlife.

Performances

Whether it’s a taste for recognized performers such as Celine Dion and Elton John or ever-popular shows such as Blue Man Group and Cirque de Soleil, to Vegas’ stable of casinos, Sin City has an entertainment venue for everyone. For all-girl getaways, however, venues like Chippendales, located inside the Rio, never fails to provide a raucous good time. Naughty girlfriend getaways don’t want to miss Zumanity. Stationed in the New York-New York Hotel and Casino, Zumanity is a Cirque de Soleil show with a very erotic, sensual theme, and is not for the easily offended!

Dancing

The dancing in Vegas is top-notch at places such as PURE at Caesars, Ghostbar at the Palms, the famed Studio 54 and LAX at the Luxor Hotel. Tao also doubles as a nightclub, providing a one-stop for food and fun. For avoiding long lines and high cover charges, Carnival Court Restaurant and Bar Harrah’s Resort is second to none. A fun, rambunctious setting with live bands, entertaining bartenders, and great food and drink, Carnival Court is a Vegas must.

Relaxing

A variety of lounges exist for groups that frown on loud music and packed clubs. Spacious, comfortable seating and light music awaits in such lounges as the Fontana at the Bellagio, the Pussycat Dolls Lounge at Caesars Palace, and the Eyecandy Sound Lounge & Bar in the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino. For a more retro feel, Peppermill’s Fireside Lounge is imbued with a swanky, 70s aura that transports its guests back in time.

Wine Time!

Sometimes girls on getaways to Vegas have to take it easy, which is where the city’s excellent assortment of wine shops comes in. The bar at The Wine Cellar in the Rio Suites Hotel & Casino is among the finest in the city and offers over 100 wines by the glass. Marche Bacchus is both a French bistro and a wine shop, hosting complementary wine tasting every Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. They also boast 950 labels of wine from around the world that are available for purchase in their wine market.

Girlfriend getaways are special times away from the chaos of normal life when hair can be let down and heels can be kicked up. Vegas is the perfect city to do just that. There is so much to do in Sin City that a single visit can’t even scratch the surface of all there is to do, eat, see, drink and dance. But by following these recommendations, any girl getaway will be on the right path to experiencing the city’s many sides.