New Life, New Coast.

What happens in Vegas...

Many of you know that Ben and I traveled to Vegas last week -- I attended a trade show on behalf of my client, and Ben hung out (and gambled a whopping $5 on nickel slots). I've always had these dreamy visions of Vegas -- the lights, gondola rides, the "Eiffel Tower," mountains in the distance -- but this trip affirmed that there's nothing truly dreamy about Vegas; it's only an illusion.

One of the funniest things we encountered was the area of our hotel called the "Canal Shoppes." It's made to look like a quaint Italian village...complete with a Banana Republic, Ann Taylor and Panda Express! It's also decorated to look like it's always daylight -- most of Vegas is like that, we found. The hotels don't want you to know what time it is so you'll keep spending money! One redeeming quality -- Canolini, a fabulous gelato stand.


The Canal Shoppes in the Venetian...it's just like a real Italian village with the sky painted on! Oh yeah, and singing street performers, and Sephora, and a plethora of shoe stores. :)

One other trip highlight -- an awesome party hosted by my client and Billboard Magazine at the VooDoo Lounge, located high atop the Rio. Ben and I just marveled at the DJ, the hipper-than-hip atmosphere, the view, and Chuck D! Yes, Chuck D from Public Enemy was there.

All in all, a good trip, glad to have "experienced" Vegas, but don't think we'll be vacationing there any time soon.


Wow. As hollow as Vegas seems, there's no doubt it's beautiful, especially from the 50th floor of the Rio. It was incredible to have a birds-eye view of the city...I had to call my sister to gush.

posted by Nikki @ 7:51 PM