Issue 25 August 5, 2005

 
In this issue:
  Win a Las Vegas Mouse!
  The Only Thing Small about Vegas
  U2
  Le Rêve
  Plan to Stay Longer!
 
  Top 5 Las Vegas Views
  Slot Tournaments
  Tangerine

 
Win a Las Vegas Mouse!

We’ve told you about one of the shows at the new Wynn Las Vegas resort – Le Rêve. What is the name of the other show at that resort, which won multiple Tony awards on Broadway this year, and features puppets?

Email us the answer by Friday August 12, and you will go in the draw to win a stylish Las Vegas mouse.


U2
Coming UpThe world’s most successful band? Quite possibly. The incredibly talented U2 will be performing at the MGM Grand Garden Arena November 4 & 5. Get in fast!!!

Tickets are US$52 – US$184.

We list the best shows, concerts and events scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in the coming three months. From, click here to for a list of Las Vegas highlights for September – November 2005.


Le Rêve

NewsLe Rêve – A small collection of imperfect dreams. Created by Franco Dragone of Cirque du Soleil fame, the show is a new form of visual theatre blending performing arts with an innovative approach to multimedia and visual effects. Water is the main backdrop and the farthest seat is just 14 rows from the action.

Tickets to Le Rêve are US$110 plus tax, housed in Las Vegas’ latest resort, Wynn Las Vegas.

Click here to see a complete listing of Las Vegas shows.

 

Top 5 Las Vegas Views


Coming Up
Ever wondered where the best places are to get the full view of the neon-drenched Las Vegas Strip? Here are our tips for the top 5 views:

1) MIX – a beautiful new restaurant and lounge bar located at the top of THE Hotel at Mandalay Bay.
2) Voodoo Lounge – enjoy the Creole fare and the spectacular vista from the 50th floor of the Rio.
3) From the High Roller rollercoaster at the top of the Stratosphere Tower.
4) The Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas – magnificent views of the thousand dancing fountains of Bellagio and of course the spectacular Strip lights.
5) Ghost Bar, 55th floor – The Palms. From the “ghostdeck”, yet another view takes your breath away, one from a see-thru acrylic floor looking directly at the Skin Pool Lounge below.

Click here for more on Las Vegas attractions.


The Only Thing Small about Vegas

Is the airfare! United Airlines are offering flights to Las Vegas from Sydney and Melbourne from as little as $1299 plus taxes.

Click here for full details or here for other current deals to Las Vegas.


Plan to Stay Longer!


“Las Vegas Know-It-All” travel agent Linda Brown from ABA Travel in Brisbane has visited Las Vegas 4 times.

Linda says, “Having travelled the US extensively, I would have to say Las Vegas is a definite must. It's not all about the casinos - there is so much to see and do in Las Vegas and the immediate surrounds“

There are over 500 “Las Vegas Know-It-All” travel agents across Australia. You can be confident that these agents are up-to-date with the latest and greatest that Las Vegas has to offer. They have all recently completed our official travel agents training course. Find the agent closest to you.


Slot Tournaments

Coming UpGambling is in fashion again! If you’re scared of the tables though, but would like to join in the action, why not enter a slot tournament?

Most tournaments have a set entry fee, ranging from as low as $10, right up to thousands of dollars. Some casinos offer free tournaments that are open to the general public.

Click here for more on rules and “how to’s” for Las Vegas casino games.


Tangerine


WebThe speakeasy style of 1920s burlesque sweetens Las Vegas’ newest nightspot: Tangerine Lounge & Nightclub at Treasure Island. Tangerine features an indoor lounge and outdoor deck, plus a DJ spinning rock and dance with live musical interludes by a saxophone, percussion and stand-up bass trio highlighting burlesque performances as well as the best views of the steamy Sirens of TI performances and the Las Vegas Strip.

Click here for more on Las Vegas’ hot nightlife.


 

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Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
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Email: lasvegas@gate7.com.au
Web: www.visitlasvegas.com.au

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