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WHAT: AZURE Luxury pool at The Palazzo celebrates Labor Day all weekend long with poolside parties featuring sounds by the world famous DJ Twisted and Claudius Raphael, who has ascended the ranks of elite deejays as one of New York City’s best kept secrets. Guests can join the party by calling 702.767.3724 and making reservations for cabanas, daybeds, lounge chairs and bottle service.

Embodying sophistication at its finest, AZURE is the daytime luxury pool experience for the guest who enjoys the finer things in life with exclusive amenities including poolside cabana massages by Canyon Ranch SpaClub, cuisine from celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, Evian® water mistings and energetic sounds of AZURE’s live DJs.

WHEN: Friday, September 3 – DJ Twisted
Saturday, September 4 – Claudius Raphael
Sunday, September 5 – Claudius Raphael
Monday, September 6 – DJ Twisted

WHERE: The Palazzo
3325 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

ABOUT THE PALAZZO® LAS VEGAS
With over 3,000 expansive suites, luxury shopping and world-class dining and entertainment, the $1.9 billion, Silver LEED®(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified Palazzo Las Vegas literally takes luxury to new heights. Ranked first among Las Vegas Hotels in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2010, the AAA® Five Diamond and Mobil Four-Star Award winning property is highlighted by a flagship, 85,000 square-foot Barneys New York with The Shoppes at The Palazzo featuring more than 60 luxury boutiques. In addition, 20 remarkable stores and couture brands made their Las Vegas debuts at The Palazzo, including Chloé, Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Malandrino and Anya Hindmarch. The Palazzo also offers a variety of cuisines from a collection of award-winning chefs such as Carnevino by Mario Batali, CUT by Wolfgang Puck and Table 10 by Emeril Lagasse. Other unique offerings include Tony Award winning Broadway musical JERSEY BOYS; the chic dining and nightlife LAVO; the world’s largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub; the ultimate sports bar, sportsbook and restaurant on the Strip: Lagasse’s Stadium and “Prestige at The Palazzo,” an exclusive space designed to offer the sophisticated traveler an elevated level of services and amenities including private champagne check in, packing and unpacking services, exclusive bath and pillow menus, complimentary cocktail reception and more. For additional information, please visit The Palazzo website at www.palazzolasvegas.com, follow on twitter @palazzolasvegas and on Facebook at facebook.com/palazzolasvegas.

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Widely known as one of the most popular West Hollywood hot spots, The Abbey Food & Bar has partnered with Las Vegas party planner Eduardo Cordova and Vdara Hotel & Spa to host The Abbey Beach. Each Sunday, Vdara Pool & Lounge offers a taste of The Abbey’s signature LGBT party in the heart of CityCenter.

Vdara’s chic Pool & Lounge will be decked out with The Abbey’s colorful flags and beach balls, while its 19 fully appointed cabanas will be serviced by the handsome Abbey Boys. The Abbey’s bartenders from West Hollywood will make special appearances to keep the signature mojitos and martinis flowing while a rotating lineup from The Abbey’s resident DJs will keep the party moving.

“We are excited to welcome the LGBT community with a high-energy, upscale pool party unlike anything in Las Vegas,” said Mary Giuliano, General Manager for Vdara Hotel & Spa. “With our designer architecture, personal service and unique location, Vdara is quickly becoming a hot destination for the sophisticated LGBT traveler.”

David Cooley, President and Founder of The Abbey, said, “The Abbey Food & Bar represents the best in relaxed elegance and we are thrilled to bring our signature entertainment style to Las Vegas. We can’t think of a better way of celebrating our 20 years than to bring The Abbey experience to such an exciting location.”

The Abbey Beach at Vdara Pool & Lounge occurs every Sunday now through September 26, noon – 6 p.m. Labor Day weekend’s event will move from Sunday to Monday, September 6. Cover is complimentary for Vdara hotel guests, $10 for Las Vegas locals and $20 for all other guests. For guests looking to make a weekend out of it, Vdara is offering special hotel pricing, available by entering code ABBEY at Vdara.com. For more information about Vdara Hotel & Spa, visit vdara.com; for cabana reservations, call (702) 590-2030

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The Mirage Hotel & Casino will host a special date in the third episode of Bachelor Pad, ABC’s hot new summer series. The episode will cover a unique group date with an intimate pool party at Bare pool lounge and a gourmet dinner in one of The Mirage’s luxurious Villas.

Bachelor Pad airs Monday at 8/7 Central on ABC. For more information on Bachelor Pad visit http://abc.go.com/shows/bachelorpad

About The Mirage
Ideally located in the center of the famed Las Vegas Strip, The Mirage is the place to stay and play. The resort features contemporary AAA Four Diamond accommodations, dynamic nightlife including JET Nightclub and The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge, tantalizing restaurants created by the world’s most acclaimed designers and renowned chefs, a salon from celebrity colorist Kim Vo, the enticing Bare pool lounge, and 170,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. Unique entertainment options include The Beatles™ LOVE™ by Cirque du Soleil® celebrating the musical legacy of The Beatles, Terry Fator: Ventriloquism in Concert, and the lush animal sanctuary of Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. From the redesigned iconic Volcano and 20,000-gallon lobby aquarium to the lush tropical atrium and pool, guests experience an exotic, world-class destination unlike any other. The Mirage is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International™. For more information and reservations, visit the website at www.mirage.com or call toll-free at (800) 374-9000.

About Bare Pool Lounge
Located at The Mirage, and managed by the leading hospitality company The Light Group, Bare Pool Lounge offers an exclusive adult alternative to the typical Las Vegas pool experience. With its distinctive contemporary ambiance and ultra VIP service, Bare is ideal for those wanting to relax, kick-back and socialize or turn up the music and heat up the day. A European-style saltwater pool experience, Bare caters to adults 21 years of age and older. Bare is open daily (seasonal), 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

About The Light Group
The Light Group is one of the United States’ leading hospitality development and management companies, renowned for shaping the nightlife landscape on the Las Vegas Strip. Founded by Andrew Sasson and Andy Masi, the company manages and operates eighteen food and beverage venues within the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio Hotel & Casino, The Mirage Hotel & Casino and Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. The Light Group’s portfolio expanded in December 2009 to include five new venues at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter: HAZE Nightclub, The Deuce Lounge, The GOLD Lounge (in partnership with Cirque du Soleil), Liquid Pool Lounge and Union Restaurant & Lounge. The Light Group’s Dubai branch has opened its first oversees outpost, Caramel Restaurant & Lounge Dubai, in the heart of the city’s financial district, which is just one of six new venues that The Light Group plans to open by 2011.

About BACHELOR PAD
Fan-favorites, arch-rivals, villains and the sexiest participants from the hugely successful “Bachelor” franchise reunite under one roof in a competitive reality series to vie for $250,000 and perhaps a “second chance” at love on ABC’s Bachelor Pad. The series begins with 19 of the most unforgettable characters from seasons past living together in the Bachelor Pad mansion. Each week they’ll square off in head-to-head challenges to compete for immunity and the opportunity to go on a date with contestants of their choice. The winner of the challenge will then grant immunity to one of his or her dates via the presentation of a rose. At the end of each episode, the contestants will vote amongst themselves to determine which cast members will be eliminated from the competition. The hosts of Bachelor Pad are Chris Harrison (The Bachelor and The Bachelorette) and former The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars contestant Melissa Rycroft. The series is produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television.

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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas pairs stylish design with an adventurous and welcoming spirit – delivering a decidedly different kind of Las Vegas experience. The new 2,995-room resort will feature oversized residential style living space with expansive one-of-a-kind private terraces and spectacular designs by acclaimed interior architects David Rockwell, Jeffrey Beers, Adam D.Tihany and the Friedmutter Group. Guests will enjoy diverse dining experiences from the country’s top chefs, unprecedented services and amenities, innovative new membership offerings, three distinct pool environments, a 100,000 square foot casino and breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip at every turn. The resort will first welcome guests December 15, 2010.

Situated at the heart of the Strip, The Cosmopolitan’s uniquely vertical multi-tower design on just 8.7 acres of land boasts sweeping views of the Las Vegas skyline, allowing guests to feel that they are truly at the epicenter of the vibrant city while maintaining a boutique style footprint.
“The Cosmopolitan is about creating a resort experience that is truly different than anything that exists right now in Las Vegas,” says John Unwin, CEO of The Cosmopolitan. “When you combine spacious suites, high design from talent like David Rockwell, a curated award-winning dining collection, unparalleled service and gaming, we know we are giving guests an experience that’s been missing in Las Vegas and harkens back to an era when guests felt connected, inspired and engaged by their resort.”

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will offer culinary concepts from some of the country’s top chefs and restaurant brands, each opening for the first time in Las Vegas. To date, the prestigious roster will include: Jaleo and China Poblano, a new Chinese-Mexican fusion concept, both by Chef José Andrés, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill by restaurateurs Bruce and Eric Bromberg; Comme Ça by acclaimed Los Angeles chef David Myers; New York City’s Estiatorio Milos by restaurateur Costas Spiliadis; Holstein’s an exciting new burger concept from Block 16 Hospitality; Scarpetta and D.O.C.G., a new casual wine bar, both by award-winning chef Scott Conant; and popular steakhouse STK from The One Group.

The 50-story East and West towers will be comprised of oversized hotel and condominium-style rooms ranging in size from 730 square feet to over 5400 square feet in addition to ten three-story bungalow-style suites adjacent to the west pool deck. Contemporary bespoke room décor by David Rockwell will feature spacious living areas, luxurious bathrooms, a hundred small but unique touches, and many with expansive terraces overlooking the heart of the Strip. Each room features state-of-the-art technology control panels, plasma-screen televisions, entertainment system, wireless internet and a custom in-room bar. The oversized bathrooms offer moments of unexpected tranquility combined with breathtaking

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Adding to the many world-class amenities Bellagio offers, guests now have the convenience of viewing live airport arrival and departure screens without leaving their room. FlyteChannel, on channel 50 in guest rooms, shows cities, flight numbers, scheduled and actual arrival/departure times, airline logos, and gates.

Flights are sorted by city names to allow guests to quickly check flights and identify alternative flights if necessary. FlyteChannel is currently available in all guest rooms.

Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio overlooks a Mediterranean-blue lake in which the Fountains of Bellagio perform their magnificent aquatic ballet. Award-winning dining, a world-class art gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Cirque du Soleil’s stunning performance of “O,” a sumptuous spa and salon and exclusive luxury shopping all work together to compose the symphony that is Bellagio.

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Caesars Palace, the Las Vegas Hilton and Mandalay Bay all stepped up to the plate and had great fireworks shows on (and around) the Las Vegas Strip on July 4, 2010. The Caesars Palace show was 18 minutes long: See selected video highlights:

Caesars Palace Las Vegas Forth Of July Fireworks.

Great story from KTNV Channel 13 about the holiday weekend, fireworks, and uptick in Las Vegas visitors:

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American Idol alum, Katharine McPhee, made a special musical appearance at AZURE Luxury Pool on Saturday, June 26th for ‘Stereo Love Live’. The sultry singer and songwriter graced the poolside stage and hosted the day time party to celebrate the launch of Belvedere Pink Grapefruit Vodka. Kat arrived with her husband to The Palazzo on Friday where they checked in at the VIP Lounge to their luxurious Siena suite. Kat was wearing a loose fitting cream crop top with cut-off jean shorts, flip flops and sporting her signature short, now brunette, hair do.

When Kat walked into the suite she gasped at how spacious it was and said, “What are we going to do with all this space.” Friday night Kat saw Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular and was overheard saying how much she loved the show. Later that evening Kat enjoyed dinner at FIRST Food and Bar at The Palazzo. Kat wore a loose fitting tunic top with leggings. She sipped a glass of wine and ate crème brulee for dessert. She loved the view and the food. Before leaving the restaurant, Kat and her husband took several pictures in the FIRST photo booth. When asked about FIRST, Kat mentioned “The Chef even came out to say Hi.”

Saturday morning, Kat worked out at Canyon Ranch SpaClub to prepare for her poolside performance at AZURE Luxury Pool and later she and her husband relaxed with massages.

Kat glowed on the carpet wearing a Joie jumpsuit. Kat’s tips for staying fit for the beach or pool, she suggested “stay away from bread and eat lean.”

Kat enjoyed Wolfgang Puck’s famous pizza and Chicken Caesar Salad in her cabana before taking the stage.

Kat performed a musical set for her fans at AZURE pool. Feeling the heat, she took off her stiletto heels and gold necklace to jump off the stage and get into the water where she sang to her fans.

Kat announced, “I don’t know about you, but I’m having fun here celebrating Belevedere Pink Grapefruit Vodka and of course hanging here at The Palazzo.”

Back on stage, Kat cooled off by spritzing herself with an Evian water misting and sang a song she wrote “Surrender” while fans clapped and cheered. Soaking up the rays, Kat performed her rendition of Kings of Leon’s hit “Use Somebody” while the crowd sang along.

About to exit the stage, the pool guests started to scream for one more song. Kat asked for requests and her fans yelled “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.”

Before melting in the Vegas heat, Kat sang it and pleased her fans. After the performance, Kat took a dip in the pool to cool off.

Following Kat’s poolside performance, she and her husband headed to dinner at her favorite spot in Las Vegas, TAO Asian Bistro at The Venetian. Kat mentioned, “It’s a tradition to go to TAO. I always get asked if I want to go anywhere else and I say no, we are going to TAO – it’s my favorite place. I love the Chilean Sea Bass and the Lobster Won Tons.”

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Effective today, Planet Hollywood Resort and PH Towers eliminate resort fees. The two resorts will join the other Harrah’s Entertainment Las Vegas properties, including Paris Las Vegas, Bally’s, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas, Imperial Palace and Harrah’s, in not imposing mandatory resort fees attached to a room reservation.

The elimination of resort fees allows guests to allocate their budget toward entertainment, dining, shopping or room upgrades rather than amenities that they may not use or desire. Other Strip resorts outside of the Harrah’s Entertainment Las Vegas portfolio have implemented such fees. These resorts offer competitive promotional rates; however, in many instances, an additional resort fee is assessed when booking the reservation online. In some cases, the fee may be in excess of 40 percent of the base room rate.

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The weather is heating up and Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower is hosting sizzling “Body and Soul” pool parties at Level 8 Pool for those hot summer days and nights. Partiers can dance to the world beat of Rhythmic Soul, a unique three-piece group featuring a DJ accompanied by live percussion and horn. Rhythmic Soul will perform on the pool deck Thursday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. all summer long.

Level 8 Pool guests can really cool down during Happy Hour with refreshing libations including two-for-one bottle service from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and two-for-one cocktails from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The pool’s signature drink, Absolut Exposure, an exotic blend of Absolut Berri Açai, lemonade and blue Curaçao served in a 32 oz. pitcher is specially priced at $18.

Other poolside amenities sure to make a splash include recently upgraded cabanas, a hot tub, and a complete menu of delicious sandwiches, salads and appetizers available from the Cafe/Bar. Pool guests who love to gamble will enjoy beautiful Bikini Blackjack dealers at three poolside tables from 1 p.m. until close every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Guests can also challenge each other to a rousing game of volleyball, bags or beer pong.

Located on the eighth floor of the Stratosphere, the Level 8 Pool is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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The superior service and personalized dedication of MGM Grand’s concierge have garnered an elite unmatched distinction. Les Clefs d’Or, a prestigious worldwide association of hotel concierge, has awarded the resort’s dedicated concierge staff with 12 sets of gold keys; its premier symbol of “guaranteed quality service.” MGM Grand now has more sets of Les Clefs d’Or gold keys than any other hotel in the world.

Readily recognizable by the crossed keys on their lapels, Les Clefs d’Or concierge are seasoned professionals committed to serving every desire. At MGM Grand, concierge are available to secure the many minute details needed to create experiences of a lifetime – from a memorable night out to an impromptu yet utterly romantic proposal. To ensure a welcoming experience for all, MGM Grand’s diverse team of concierge speaks 13 languages and has been specially trained in global etiquette.

“The Concierge of MGM Grand offer a level of service found nowhere else on the Las Vegas Strip or, in fact, the world,” said MGM Grand Chef Concierge Jeanne Mills. “With 12 Les Clefs d’Or concierge on our team, guests truly have the best of the best at their fingertips, allowing them to rest assured that every request will not only be fulfilled, but all expectations exceeded.”

To be accepted into Les Clefs d’Or is a prestigious honor attained by less than 3,500 concierge worldwide. Applicants must have at least five years of experience in a hotel lobby with daily face-to-face guest interactions, at least three years as a full-time concierge and pass a strenuous screening process which includes an interview, mock guest call and extensive written exam. The Les Clefs d’Or concierge of MGM Grand offer a combined 194 years of dedicated hospitality service.

In addition to holding more keys than any other hotel in the world, MGM Grand also boasts another noted Les Clefs d’Or honor. In November, a lifetime international honorary membership was bestowed on MGM Grand Vice President of Hotel Operations Tim Kelly for his contributions to the development, growth and support of concierge professionals in Las Vegas.

The MGM Grand Concierge Desk, conveniently located in the front lobby, is available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Concierge also can be reached by calling (702) 891-7800, via e-mail at MGMLobbyConcierge@lv.mgmgrand.com or by submitting an online request at www.mgmgrand.com/amenities/concierge-online.aspx

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