What’s that phrase that everyone likes to say when going to Las Vegas? “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” Well, what good is that? I like to tell what I have seen, heard and done. Isn’t that the job of a good reporter? To dish the dirt?
I hadn’t been to Vegas in about eight years and I don’t know how I stayed away so long. I guess I have been too busy exploring other locations and working too hard. This was my sixth or seventh trip to “Sin City” and I decided to go on a holiday weekend with good friends. Each time I go, I like to stay at a different hotel. The hotels are normally part of the attraction. I’m not one of those that believe it doesn’t matter what hotel you stay in because you are hardly in the room. I like a beautiful hotel and a beautiful room. In Vegas, I want glitz and glamour.
On this trip we stayed at Planet Hollywood. I like anything Hollywood. Each room features a Hollywood star. My room was the Jerry Maguire room and had a photo of Cuba Gooding and Tom Cruise. Under glass there was a bracelet and an earring that was worn by one of the actors and several business cards that were used in the film. The room was very comfortable, and the bathroom had double doors and a huge tub with a separate shower and a closet for the toilet. I would love to have a bathroom that large at home.
Another feature that I liked about the hotel, was that the registration desk was easy to access and did not route you through the casino. Perhaps the casinos have gotten away from that. I never appreciated that every time I wanted to get to my room from the registration desk I had to go past all of the slot machines to get there. Unless you plan properly, there is no way to see all that you may want to see in a few days.
On my next trip, the plan will be different. I want to experience the “High Roller” and visit the new area connected to it called, The Linq. I think this is one of the newest attractions in Las Vegas. It looks like a Ferris wheel, but each car or pod can hold about six people and is closed in. I think it takes 40 minutes to complete the ride.
Of course the city was not all fun and games. I noticed so many homeless people and one man appeared to be no longer breathing. A few people approached me for a hand out while I was at the slot machine. I thought that was pretty bold. On a lighter note, the shopping in Vegas is on fire. If you have the money you can shop forever. As a matter of fact you would be better off to shop than to gamble, at least you have something to show for your money. I’m planning my next trip right already.
(Email the columnist at debbienorrell@aol.com)
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