What’s New in Las Vegas

There’s so much to do in “Sin City,” from gambling around the clock to eating at plentiful buffets, from watching the free outdoor shows (“Sirens of TI” and the dancing water fountains at the Bellagio) to enjoying thrill rides like the New York New York’s roller coaster. Then there are the magnificent shows by the world’s greatest musical, comedy and acrobatic acts.
Never one to rest on its laurels, Las Vegas is continually unveiling new shows and attractions. The best part? No matter where you spend your timeshare vacation in Las Vegas this spring or summer, you can sample these restaurants, spas and shows that are open to the public, even if they are housed in some of the mega-resorts on the Strip.
Dos Caminos Opens at The Palazzo

Located in the new Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, Dos Caminos Las Vegas is the fourth outpost of the famed Mexican hot spot in New York City. Building on classic Mexican staples like guacamole, empanadas and tacos, the menu includes signature items of modern flair created exclusively for Las Vegas.

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas has introduced its new 2008 spa menu, featuring an array of new signature treatments uniquely conceived to hydrate skin, promote anti-aging and elevate the art of relaxation. Signature treatments include the Four Seasons Desert Oasis Treatment, the Everlasting Flower Stone Facial, the Desert Flower Stone Massage and the Vitality of the Glaciers, a facial which incorporates cool glacial waters. Travel + Leisure magazine ranked The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas No. 12 overall in its list of Top Hotel Spas in the U.S. and Canada. It was the only Las Vegas spa to be included.

Cher Headlines at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

The legendary performer Cher headlines at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace beginning May 6. The performance agreement, which is in partnership with AEG Live, includes approximately 200 shows over a span of three years. Cher at The Colosseum, designed exclusively for the 4,300-seat venue, will feature countless chart-topping hits over the course of her career. The 90-minute show will be complemented by state-of-the-art lighting, special effects and costumes.

Venetian Headliner Wayne Brady

BASE Entertainment and The Venetian recently announced that they will extend the hit show Making It Up, starring Wayne Brady, through July 2009. The extension will allow Brady to star in more than 300 performances before the end of July 2009. Since he started performing in Making It Up in April 2007, he has created a different show each night with improv partner Jonathan Mangum.

The Rio Opens the Only Seafood Buffet in Las Vegas

Las Vegas’ only seafood buffet, located at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, is now open. Refined, elegant and boldly designed, the Village Seafood Buffet is under the direction of acclaimed Chef Richard Leggett, serving the freshest seafood from around the world, flown in daily with restaurant-style execution. From Indonesian freshwater
prawns to Pacific salmon, Alaskan king crab, Canadian snow crab, shrimp from China and slipper tail lobster from Southeast Asia, the Village Seafood Buffet purchases more than 200 tons of fresh seafood annually.

T&T Restaurant to Open at Luxor

T&T (Tacos & Tequila), a highly stylized restaurant with a high-energy vibe and flavorful menu, will open this July at Luxor. Embodying traditional and modern elements of Mexican style intermixed with a rock ‘n roll flair, T&T combines the talents of Master Chef and world-renowned restaurateur Richard Sandoval with world-class designer, Adam Tihany, for an unparalleled concept. The menu includes Sandoval’s unique presentation of both modern and traditional Mexican cuisine and a drink program filled with an extensive tequila selection, specialty cocktails and infused tequilas.

Jersey Boys Opens at the Palazzo

Jersey Boys, the Tony Award-winning musical, is now showing in a custom-built, 1,600-seat theater at Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino. Jersey Boys is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. It’s the tale of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. The show features such hits as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Oh, What a Night,” and many more.

Learn more at the official Las Vegas Tourism Web site.

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