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WHERE TO eat Best Friend, Park MGM
This cool Korean restaurant is all about not taking itself seriously. The menu combines classic barbecue and bibimbap – or ‘bibimboombap’ here – with twists courtesy of head chef Roy Choi, all with a retro ‘80s soundtrack. Definitely a hit in my book.
Catch, Aria Resort & Casino Get your phone ready, because Catch is Instagram gold. Walk
through its leafy entrance adorned with butterflies and a ready-made selfie spot to find a cool cocktail bar and a restaurant where you get both style and substance, with a Japanese fusion menu; the truffle-topped sashimi and crispy cauliflower were my standouts.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Eataly at Park MGM; Sahra spa at The Cosmopolitan; Catch at the Aria PICTURES: Thomas Hart Shelby; Biondo Productions
Violet Hour Salon, where guests can get pampered and drink champagne in readiness for a big night out, to the sophisticated Sahra Spa, where the signature massage is as much about stretching and toning as it is about kneading out knots, and with great service to boot (from $190 for 50 minutes). Any treatment over $105 includes access to the spa and fitness centre (otherwise, day passes start at $45 for guests and $75 for non-guests), which creates a relaxing atmosphere with its dark-brown decor, muted tones and natural stone throughout. It’s divided into men’s and women’s sections with clothing optional in each (but it’s not Scandinavia – clients will feel perfectly comfortable keeping their bathing suits on) and facilities include a eucalyptus-scented steam room, cool mist room, sauna and heated pool with rain showers overhead. The spa at neighbouring Aria Resort & Casino has an altogether lighter ambience, with natural light streaming in through its windows and an outdoor pool where you can watch Las Vegas life unfold below. Inside, it’s all about the plunge pools; I worked my
way from the heated spa bath to the scented option to the chilly waters of the cold pool, where I might have let out an involuntary yelp as I submerged myself – though I left feeling all the more invigorated for it afterwards.
travelweekly.co.uk As we stepped out onto the
platform, my stomach lurched and I felt a flutter of nerves
There’s also a steam room and sauna, plus a salt room and hot stone room, which are more about relaxation than rejuvenation, but enjoyable nonetheless.
FITNESS FANATICS Squeezing in a holiday workout is no longer just for gym buffs – increasingly health-conscious clients are looking to use their free time to fit in the gym sessions they don’t have time for at home. At the very least, clients might want some ideas to offset the effects of the inventive Vegas food scene (see box, right). If that’s the case, there are plenty of fun fitness classes to choose from. We opted for SoulCycle at the Wynn Las Vegas, where a sizeable spin studio hides behind an otherwise-unassuming shopfront. We stepped inside to find a pitch-black studio packed with row after row of bikes while instructor Jarreau directed the action from the front of the class.
Milos, The Cosmopolitan
Chic white tablecloths, a fresh fish counter and market-style display of vegetables bring the freshness of the Greek islands to this elegant eatery. The ingredients speak for themselves – our feta-filled salad and fish dressed with olive oil and capers needed no gimmicks.
Eataly, Park MGM
This marketplace-style concept began in Turin and means diners can chat to the butcher, fishmonger, pasta or pizza maker before sitting down to eat in the on-site restaurant. It’s a little frenetic but would be a great option for families.
Cocktail Collective, The Venetian This trio of bars – Rosina, Electra and The Dorsey – make The
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Venetian the go-to spot for a classy cocktail crawl. Each has an original menu full of well-balanced flavours, but with a different decor: from dark leather and gold in Rosina to funky light fittings in Electra.
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