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Where To Find The Best Swimming Spots In Las Vegas

February 19, 2021
Pools in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is known for many things, including gambling, entertainment, fine dining, upmarket shopping experiences, and a vibrant nightlife. But Sin City is known for is its hot and arid climate. With temperatures that reach up to 104 °F during summer, it is no surprise that locals and visitors alike are constantly looking for ways to cool down. While Vegas may not sport a coastline, there are, thankfully, numerous luxury pools, as well as a few natural bodies of water, that are worth exploring for a cooling dip.

There’s no beach like the Mandalay Bay Beach

If you are looking for an authentic beach-side experience, head on over to the exquisite Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino where you can frolic to your heart’s content in the wave pool, the lazy river, or one of the other swimming pools on the premises. The resort has won numerous awards, which include the renowned Las Vegas Review Journal’s Readers’ “Best Pool of Las Vegas” award for seven consecutive years. Although there is great fun to be had in the water at Mandalay Beach, it is important to follow water safety guidelines at all times. Even with trained lifeguards on duty, it is up to every visitor to be aware of drowning risks and ensure that they, and their families, are equipped with the confidence, knowledge and skills to be safe in the water.

Escape to the natural beauty of Lake Mead

If you are looking for a more tranquil place where you can swim or enjoy a range of water sports, consider spending the day at Lake Mead. Only situated approximately 30 miles from the city, Lake Mead is a popular destination for people looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a while. It is popular among water skiing, boating and tubing enthusiasts, and also sports a number of beautiful scenic hiking trails. Lake Mead is also considered to be one of the best freshwater scuba diving spots in the country. As there are no designated lifeguards at the Lake, water safety is once again a priority.

Catch some rays at the Mirage Pool

The pool at the Mirage Hotel and Casino is one of the most indulgent on the Las Vegas Strip. The pool’s design is reminiscent of a large lagoon, and can best be described as a scene out of a movie. While the Mirage is completely child-friendly, it also offers a number of amenities that are only suited to adults. Although Vegas is known for its mild winters, some days will boast a definite nip in the air. It is on these almost-chilly occasions that the Mirage pool is true saving grace. The pool is heated year-round, which means that it can be enjoyed in winter as well as summer.

Las Vegas is home to a number of superb swimming locations. Even if you find yourself in the city during winter, you will be able to laze around a beautiful pool complete with heated water.

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On this Date: October 27, 1993 Treasure Island Hotel Opened on the Las Vegas Strip

October 27, 2019

Treasure Island Hotel and Casino

Treasure Island Hotel and Casino now called “TI”

Treasure Island was opened by Mirage Resorts on October 27, 1993 under the direction of Steve Wynn at a cost of $450 million. The resort was originally going to be a tower expansion for the Mirage, but become its own resort. The property sits at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd (the Strip) and Spring Mountain Road. Its current neighbors consists of the Mirage, Venetian, Fashion Show Mall, the Palazzo and the Wynn Resort.

The resort is home to Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère. When opened in 1993. Originally, Treasure Island had a free “Buccaneer Bay” show in a large man-made lake fronting the resort. The show included 2 boats, one in dock and another,a pirate ship, which sailed into port to rain mayhem, but ultimately is sunk at the last cannon shot. In 2003, the show was replaced the Sirens’ Cove featuring the Sirens of TI which removed the sailing pirate ship to make was for new mall space and also become more adult orientated. The Sirens’ Cove was closed on October 21, 2013.

On December 15, 2008, MGM Mirage was sold for $775 million to Phil Ruffin, former owner of the New Frontier Hotel and Casino.

Photo by: Treasure Island (4068177090) by Ronnie Macdonald from Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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On This Date: July 15, 1999 The JW Marriott in Summerlin Opens

July 15, 2017

The Resort at Summerlin

The Resort at Summerlin

JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa in Summerlin quietly opened its doors on July 15, 1999. It was described as Las Vegas’ first off-Strip luxury resort, according to its developers. The original Regent Casino was re-branded as the Rampart Casino in 2002.

The Resort at Summerlin is a luxury hotel in Summerlin, Nevada, near Las Vegas. The 50-acre resort was designed using a Tuscan/Tropical theme. Golf was a component of the project from the start as it acquired tee times at the adjacent Tournament Players Club course with direct access from the resort.

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World’s Largest Hotels: How Does Las Vegas Compare

February 25, 2013

Las Vegas holds the title of the largest hotel (The Venetian + The Palazzo) in the world. But, do you realize home many other large hotels there are in Las Vegas?  Here is a list of the hotels that are larger than 1000 rooms and how they compare to the rest of the world. These 31 hotels alone represent 97,952 hotels rooms in the Las Vegas area and make up the estimated 150,000 rooms in the Las Vegas area (2012)

Venetian-Las-Vegas

The Venetian

Palazzo

The Palazzo

World Rank Hotel Rooms Floors
1 The Venetian + The Palazzo 8,108 52, 37, and 14 floors (3 towers)
3 MGM Grand Las Vegas 6,582 includes MGM Grand (30 floors), Signature, Skylofts, and The Mansion
6 Wynn Las Vegas + Encore Las Vegas 4,734 45/48 Floors (2 towers)
7 Luxor Las Vegas 4,408 22/22/36 floors (3 buildings)
8 THEhotel at Mandalay Bay + Four Seasons 4,332 43 floors
10 Excalibur Hotel and Casino 4,008 28 floors (2 towers)
11 Aria Resort & Casino 4,004 61 floors
12 Bellagio Las Vegas 3,950 36 floors (2 towers)
14 Circus Circus Las Vegas 3,774 35/29/15 floors (3 towers)
16 Flamingo Las Vegas 3,565 28 floors
19 Caesars Palace 3,340 29/26/22/14/14 floors (5 towers)
21 The Mirage 3,044 30 floors
22 Monte Carlo Resort and Casino 3,002 32 floors
24 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 2,995 53/51 floors
25 LVH – Las Vegas Hotel & Casino 2,956 30 floors
26 Paris Las Vegas 2,916 33 floors
27 Treasure Island Hotel and Casino 2,884 36 floors
30 Bally’s Las Vegas 2,814 26 floors
33 The Quad Resort & Casino 2,635 19 floors
35 Harrah’s Las Vegas 2,576 35/23/15 floors (3 towers)
36 Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino 2,567 39 floors
38 Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino 2,522 42/20 floors
40 Stratosphere Las Vegas 2,444 24 floors (hotel building)
41 Golden Nugget Las Vegas 2,345 24/22/18 floors
51 Riviera (hotel and casino) 2,100 24/17/9 floors
52 New York-New York Hotel & Casino 2,024 49 floors
66 The Orleans Hotel and Casino 1,885 21 floors
67 Tropicana Las Vegas 1,878 21/22 floors (2 towers)
95 Vdara 1,495 57 floors
153 Plaza Hotel & Casino 1,037 22/22 floors
155 Palace Station 1,028 21 floors
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