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Las Vegas is one of the best cities in the world; towering resorts, gourmet dining and world-class shows and we haven’t even gotten to the Blackjack tables. The Bellagio is located in the heart of the strip right across from The Paris and next to Caesars Palace. My family and I got to LAS at around five o’clock in the afternoon, and when we arrived at the Bellagio our room wasn’t quite ready yet but the staff were very courteous and treated us to $100 gift card for our troubles. We ended up using it at one of their featured restaurants, Jasmine, which is home to some seriously good Chinese fare, the fried rice was off the charts good. Soon after, we were told our room was ready and we could go up. We booked a fountain view room with two queen beds. If you end up going here, splurge for the fountain view room as it truly is spectacular and the view of the strip is second to none. Their breakfast options were quite nice, they put out a great buffet but eating there every day proved to be an expensive endeavor, especially when all I ever had were rice krispies, so we purchased a couple of boxes of cereal until our last morning. Even if gambling isn’t exactly your scene this destination is still a must-go, the three things that really left an impression on me were the shows, the shopping, and of all things the mob museum. We ended up seeing Jersey Boys and three Cirque-Du- Soleil shows: O, Ka, and Criss Angel’s Believe. They were all knockout performances but if you’re pressed for time, see ‘O’. It was definitely the most impressive display I have ever seen, combining diving, acrobatics and dance. Next, If you go one place while in Vegas go across to Caesars Palace and get lost in the Rodeo Drive type collection of shops stretching down a winding cobblestone street…all inside the hotel. The ceilings are painted to appear as if you are outside and there are cafe’s that jut into the “street” adding to the effect. The most enjoyable (for me at least) component of our trip was the visit to the Mob Museum. It’s a little bit of a hike( ten minutes by car) but it is worth it, 100%. This museum is a collection of artifacts documenting the development of organized crime in the U.S. and in Las Vegas. Stand in the court room where the actual Kefauver hearings were held and witness the brick wall from the infamous St. Valentines Day Massacre. This was the highlight of my trip and is a must-see for anyone planning a getaway to Vegas. After four days we were exhausted, it should be known this trip will involve a lot of walking from hotel to hotel in some serious heat (if you go in the summer),  but to really see everything you could probably stay a week and still only get a taste of the strip. Here are some photo’s from the vacation, Enjoy!:

Happy Travels!