re: Vegas Recommendations

Spring for a Balcony 1 Bedroom Suite with a fountain view at the Cosmo, the wife may make it worth it! Make sure it is the suite, not the studio...the suite has an amazing bathroom that can set the mood. You'll understand once you see it.

Absinthe is always my first recommendation to anyone who hasn't been to Vegas in a while, and I rarely hear of anyone who didn't enjoy the show.

Take an Uber up to Freemont Street one afternoon, it is a different feel, and the people watching under the awning at night is worth the trip; it's a clown show! Think cheesy photo opportunities, talentless buskers, and possible fighting bums! Although, they also have paid acts that perform on stages throughout the area, that can keep the energy up. The casinos in that part of town usually have lower table limits at night than the strip casinos.

There are tons of great restaurants in Vegas, but for a outside the lines recommendation, Beauty and Essex is at the Cosmo... and it has a very eclectic menu of small plates. Been there several times, and everything has been great.

Planet 13 is like the Apple Store/Disneyland...only for cannabis. It is worth at least a visit; if you are into that sort of thing. I don't partake, but was impressed at what the industry could be across the country in a few years.

Depending on how long you are there and if you are wanting to do something besides gamble and lay by the pool during the day, rent a car and ride out to Red Rock Canyon and hike some of the trails. It is only about 40 mins from the strip.