We like seeing the downtown area of Las Vegas! Great for people watching, taking in a Show or relaxing at a good restaurant! Never disappointed as you make your options on when & where to go!

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas however ..I will mention a few tips. The highlight of the trip was the Keith Urban concert at Planet Hollywood. We found a great value for food/ drinks at Ocean One in the Miracle Mile ( great specials, the 3 cocktails for $12 were fantastic and quality food and fantastic customer service!) . We stayed in my timeshare at Carriage House. Great property away from the hustle of the strip. Central location.

It sounds strange, but city center is a good resting place from hot, sweaty walk from the Strip street. It is quiet, and not crowded, so you can take a rest from busy street.

Since my husband and I each love a different hotel/casino on either side of Vidara we decided to try Vidara as a compromise. What a fab choice. We could walk to either casino easily and as a plus the room at Vidara was large with a nice kitchenette. Vidara has no casino and the break from the noise and crowds was surprisingly very pleasant. There is a no smoking policy and a lovely lounge to relax in. We thought it couldn’t get better but at checkout we were assisted by Kevin who was just the most pleasant and patient ( we are technology impaired to say the least) young man and sealed our resolve to return.

I was expecting more of an experience but it really is just the hotels and a high-end shopping mall. Not much to write home about. There are many other places with more pizzazz.