LAS VEGAS, May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- While women around the world flock to movie
theaters this weekend to see the biggest chick-flick of the year, Las Vegas
offers a reprieve for men who can't bear to have a discussion about whether
Jimmy Choo or Manolo Blahnik is the superior shoe. Vegas is the ultimate setting
for a testosterone-driven guys' weekend with poolside parties, golf,
steakhouses, cigar shops and even trendy barber shops to get an old-fashioned
hot shave. What's manlier than that?
With the NBA Finals, the Belmont Stakes, and various other sporting events on
the summer calendar, the best time to come to Vegas is right now. The
destination has a host of sports books from which to watch the big game or the
race, including the world's largest at the Las Vegas Hilton. There are also a
number of popular sports bars, the newest member of which is music mogul Jay-Z's
40/40 Club at The Palazzo.
Of course, the key to an unforgettable trip is an incredible room. For many
fellas, The Palms has it covered with outrageous Fantasy Suites like the
Hardwood Suite, the only one in the world with an indoor basketball court or a
Sky Villa that boasts a massage room, bedroom balconies and the amenity that
every guy needs -- a revolving bed. On the Strip, the newly opened Planet
Hollywood Hotel offers rooms and suites with sleek, modern decor accented by
Hollywood memorabilia, while rooms at Trump International feature luxurious
amenities fit for a king such floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views
of the Vegas skyline.
During the day, Las Vegas is gets really hot with some of the most fabulous
pools, and the most exciting poolside parties, in the world. From the GO pool at
the Flamingo and the new WET Republic at MGM Grand to the European style bathing
options at Bare at The Mirage and Tao at The Venetian, there's no better place
to hang and just take in the atmosphere. For a break from the sun, you can head
over to the new Bocce Bar and Grill on the poolside patio of Rao's at Caesars
Palace. The sexy "Bocce Bellas" serve up great food and cocktails all while
offering up tips to sharpen patrons' bocce game.
A round of golf on a world-class course is the perfect way to kick off a real
man's getaway. Vegas is home to more than 60 courses including some designed by
golf legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Billy Casper, Arnold Palmer
and Pete Dye. Rio Secco combines two of man's favorite things: superb golf and
beautiful women. The gorgeous T-Mates not only serve as knowledgeable caddies,
they also make sure players have everything they need while on the course from
lunch to extra tees. Following a strenuous morning on the greens, guys can get
pampered for a big night on the town with traditional hot lather shave by the
barber at Kim Vo Salon at The Mirage.
As dusk falls on Vegas, things are just heating up. A little pre-dinner
gambling is even more exciting at the Pussycat Dolls Casino at Caesars Palace or
the Playboy Club at The Palms where stunning dealers are all part of the fun.
Nothing says manly like a good steakhouse and Vegas is home to some of the
finest, like Carnevino at The Palazzo, SW Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas and the
all-new Brand at Monte Carlo. Instead of dessert, a cigar and cognac at Casa
Fuente in the Forum Shops make a great segue from evening to nighttime.
Las Vegas nightclubs take partying to another level and with so many hot
spots to choose from, the possibilities are endless. The Bank at Bellagio is
always a sure thing for celebrity spotting. As night turns to day the party
doesn't end in Vegas -- it is just taken poolside. Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel
& Casino is the definitive pool party where revelers come for a sun and
little hair of the dog.
After a crazy, memorable trip to Vegas, guys can score big points with their
lady by using their winnings to pick up a pair of Manolos at the Wynn Esplanade.
She doesn't even need to know that he stopped by on the way to catch a plane
home.