Step off a plane in Las Vegas and you’ll quickly realize you’ve reached a destination like no other. You can’t escape the sights and sounds of money being won…and lost. Everywhere it seems, there’s a slot machine, a video poker game or some other gambling device.
While gambling remains the lure of Las Vegas, there is plenty of alternative entertainment available for everyone. Mystifying magic, electrifying production shows, exciting nightlife, amazing adventures are all part of the Las Vegas scene.
An oasis in the middle of the unforgiving Mohave Desert, Las Vegas means “the meadows” in Spanish. Yet what began as a sleepy desert town has grown into one of the most visited destinations in the world. Gambling and entertainment have turned Las Vegas into a giant adult playground.
Vegas gaming styles, games and machines have continuously evolved to keep pace with more sophisticated and more affluent players. Blackjack dealers switched from single decks to “shoes” that hold multiple decks. Mechanical slot machines were replaced by the age of electronic gaming and video poker. As a result, the size of the jackpots has also grown – from a few hundred dollars to progressive jackpots that pay as much as $10 million.
That cash flow also resulted in Las Vegas becoming the showiest place on Earth. Today’s Vegas is all about glitz, glamour, and size. That includes some of the biggest, most amazing resorts in the world…mega hotels that have become destinations all their own, complete with amenities like exploding volcanoes, pirate ships with live pirates doing battle, a giant Egyptian Sphinx, a replica of the New York City skyline, a 50-story replica of the Eiffel Tower and massive fountains.
Additional treasures await those who venture inside these massive resorts, including aquariums, the tomb and museum of King Tut, roller coasters, circus high wire acts, royal white tigers, a dolphin habitat and complete shopping centers.
But for those looking for a perfect Las Vegas getaway that combines the excitement of the city with a relaxing and luxurious retreat away from the bright lights, Westgate Flamingo Bay Resort is the ideal answer.
Westgate Flamingo Bay provides a perfect balance of luxury and peace while still being just minutes from the 24-hour Vegas excitement. Flamingo Bay is convenient to everything Las Vegas has to offer, including nearby attractions like the amazing Hoover Dam. There’s no better way to get your fill of Las Vegas’ non-stop casinos, trendy nightlife and extravagant shows and still enjoy a quiet getaway.
Flamingo Bay Resort amenities include a quiet, tropically landscaped pool deck, a 7-hole practice putting green, shuffleboard court and basketball court. In addition, the fully equipped fitness center features a treadmill, exercise bicycle, stair stepper and weight center.
With more than 200 luxury one- and two-bedroom villas at this pet-friendly, 10-acre resort, Flamingo Bay offers a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living area, fireplace, whirlpool tub, private patio or balcony, and entertainment center with stereo, DVD and more.
Flamingo Bay also provides a complimentary shuttle daily from 10 am to 2 am, with stops at Treasure Island, Planet Hollywood and MGM Grand. In addition, special trips are available to Fremont Street Experience on Wednesday and Saturday nights.
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