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If you are looking for some fun, and family-friendly activities while on the Las Vegas Strip, you should definitely check out Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay . This aquarium offers viewings of a large variety of marine life, including several sharks as the name would suggest. In addition to being able to see different species, there is also an opportunity to touch sting rays and other critters in a designated area. During our visit, they also had a special exhibit included with admission. This exhibit focused on polar region animals, and was entirely a virtual interactive exhibit. With the aid of technology you could walk on ice rafts before they cracked, or help a sperm whale swim to catch up the group and much more.

Wow! Le Reve - The Dream is a fantastic show and words can hardly describe how awesome it is. If you are visiting Las Vegas and looking for a show to see, this is it. Shown at The Wynn aqua theatre-in-the-round, this show offers it all: music, dancing, comedy, drama, romance, thrilling acrobatics, synchronized swimming, and extremely high dives - all within a dynamic stage. The story tells a tale of The Dreamer, who ultimately must choose between true love and fiery passion. The entire show paints a picture of her dream sequence, controlled by The Dream Master, and goes back-and-forth revealing what true love and passion each have to offer. The cast does such a wonderful job telling this story with no words - only with the movement of their bodies and body language. With the set constantly changing from solid stage to water, the actors' roles change also, whether they be swimmers, dancers, or acrobats. Aside from the phenomenal performances by all the cast, for me, the most ...

Las Vegas has loads of restaurants and cuisines to choose from - making the task of picking what to eat somewhat overwhelming. Every famous chef you've heard of has a restaurant or two in Vegas. Aside from that, there are numerous award winning restaurants with outstanding chefs at the helm. We were very happy to take suggestions on where to eat - one of which brought us to our favorite dining experience while visiting. Mon Ami Gabi , part of the Paris Hotel, sits in the front of the hotel on Las Vegas Blvd, looking across at the Bellagio Fountains. They have a lovely cafe with indoor and patio seating that is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Aside from the lovely ambiance, the food was delightful. It was difficult to decide because everything sounded so good, but our waitress offered some suggestions. Rachael chose the bananas foster waffle, complete with a caramelized banana sauce and served with real whipped cream that was divine. With her order she had a side of thick ...

Whether you love the party atmosphere, go for the gambling, or are a bit skeptical of Las Vegas like I was, that city really does have something for everyone. Outside of the neon lights and extravagant hotels and casinos, Las Vegas is a convenient place to fly into on your way to numerous destinations, including Hoover Dam , Zion National Park , Grand Canyon National Park , Death Valley National Park , and much more. As first time Vegas visitors ourselves, let me share some tips we found useful: Go during the week. To avoid the extra crowds and get better rates at hotels, book a stay on the strip during the week, where you can easily walk to many places you want to see. Walk into and browse the different hotels and casinos. Each one has a unique theme to attract visitors. It is free to browse, but be aware, you can find it difficult to find your way out sometimes. There are lots of one-of-a-kind attractions all along the strip. CVS and Walgreens are your friend. If you do want to ...