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Everybody needs some Vegas time now and then, and if for you the time is now, you're in luck. The Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, a Sheraton Resort is one of this week's participating Starpicks properties, with last-minute rates of at least 20% off regular rates for stays during the next six weeks. The Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino is one of the hottest new properties on the strip, with more than 2,500 unique, comfortable, and chic rooms and enough entertainment options to keep you smiling for weeks. Try your luck in the gorgeous three-acre casino, with its soaring 75-foot ceiling. Grab a drink at the aptly-named Heart Bar, located in the heart of the casino, and don't miss some of the hottest restaurants in Vegas as KOI, Spice Market Buffet, and the Strip House tempt your taste buds with mouthwatering morsels. The late night scene is off the charts at Privé, a hip mezzanine lounge that attracts some of city's most beautiful and interesting people. Of course, Vegas is just one of dozens of Starpicks destinations this week, so take a gander at the list and see where you find yourself.
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Wednesday July 2, 2008
MoreBoxing History in the Making in Las Vegas
Thursday April 3, 2008
Fans of the sweet science are going to love this one. On Saturday, April 19, 2008, Las Vegas will host the boxing event of the year, as Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins squares off against Joe "The Prince of Wales" Calzaghe in a bid for the Ring Magazine Light-Heavyweight Championship of the World. This fight has all the makings of a classic, with the 43-year-old Philadelphia native Hopkins coming into the fight with a firmly established reputation as a winner, while Calzagh, the 36-year-old British import, will be fighting on American soil for the first time, hot on a superb streak of 44 victories and no losses. The fight, which is sponsored by the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, a Sheraton Resort, will take place in the Planet Hollywood Ring at the Thomas & Mack Center, and the fighters are so well matched that it could easily go the full twelve rounds. Planet Hollywood is offering several great packages for this epic battle, ranging from the Standing Eight Count Package and the T.K.O. Package to the K.O. Package and Light Heavyweight Package. All the packages include three night's accommodations at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, two tickets to the fight, and other assorted goodies. There's just nothing like being in Vegas for a big fight, and you won't get much bigger than this one, so book your fight package now so you don't miss one spine-tingling round of boxing action.
Experience the Wild and Mild Sides of Vegas in Summerlin
Tuesday March 25, 2008
If you think all the action in Vegas is confined to Las Vegas Boulevard, think again. The emerging community of Summerlin, twelve miles west of downtown Las Vegas, offers visitors the perfect balance of natural beauty and Vegas sophistication, and soon, it will welcome the element Las Vegas Summerlin as well. element By Westin is a new kind of hotel, with everything you need to be at your very best, including a full kitchen in your guest room, healthy food choices, bright and open multi-purpose public spaces, and a state-of-the-art fitness center and pool. And you'll want to be at your best when you explore Summerlin, because it's truly a paradise for outdoorsy types who don't want to give up life's little luxuries. Start off with a visit to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, an 800-square-kilometer park that's teeming with desert wildflowers, gorgeous red rocks, and plenty of native wildlife. If it's not too hot, grab a sun hat and a water bottle and hit the hiking trails for a close-up look at some of Nevada's most spectacular flora and fauna. Or, if you prefer to see the sights from the comfort of your car, a 21-kilometer, one-way loop winds through the park's most beautiful canyons and valleys. When it's time for some indoor entertainment, roll the dice at the nearby Red Rock Casino and see if lady luck is on your side. Whether she is or not, you'll sleep easy on your Westin Heavenly Bed and wake up with plenty of energy to continue your exploration of this fascinating new Las Vegas community. The element Las Vegas Summerlin is slated to open on December 15, 2008.
Classic rock, meet classical music. On Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m., the Las Vegas Philharmonic will perform The Music of Led Zeppelin at the Theatre for the Performing Arts at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, a Sheraton Resort. For any other rock band, this hybrid might not work, but the complex rhythms and multi-layered riffs of Led Zeppelin's songs - as heavy as they are - seem to lend themselves fully to classical interpretation. In this case, the Philharmonic is amplified by a full rock band and accompanied by Zebra frontman Randy Jackson, whose screaming vocals can capture Led Zeppelin's "sheer blast and power" for fans of both musical styles. Creator Brent Havens wanted to take the music as close to the original songs as possible, and then ignite the performances with the richness, energy, and color that only a classical ensemble can deliver. The two-hour-plus concert will feature 18 Led Zeppelin tunes, including Heartbreaker, Black Dog, Immigrant Song, and everyone's all-time favorite, Stairway to Heaven. Purchase your tickets right here for this genre-jumping event, and consider staying an extra day or two to explore the exciting, new Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino.
Wine & Dine Your Valentine In Vegas at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino
Thursday February 14, 2008
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and here's a great way to impress that gal or guy of your dreams. The Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, a Sheraton Resort is offering the Wine & Dine Your Valentine package, which includes all kinds of goodies to help love blossom on the Las Vegas Strip. Book a two-night stay and enjoy a $50 dining credit, a wine, fruit, and cheese platter, a $40 gaming bonus, and 2-for-1 spa admission. To make a reservation, click here, or call 1-866-716-8130 and mention rate plan WINE. And since it doesn't have to be February 14 to take advantage of this exciting offer, why not combine it with a show? A lot of great entertainers will be gracing the Planet Hollywood's stage over the next few weeks, including David Spade on Friday, March 14 at 10:00 p.m. and the Moody Blues on Saturday, March 15 at 8:00 p.m., followed by another David Spade set at 10:00 p.m. My personal favorite, Wanda Sykes, will perform on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29, and she's sure to bring down the house with her witty observations and scathing critique of modern life and love. Tickets for these and other exciting Planet Hollywood events are available through Ticketmaster, so make plans now to sweep your honey off his or her feet.
It's Check-In Time at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino
Thursday December 13, 2007The Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, A Sheraton Resort is now officially open for business, ushering in a new era of fun and excitement in Las Vegas. The recently renovated property boasts a 100,000-square-foot casino with four-story ceilings, a 7,000-square-foot Theatre of Performing Arts, the Planet Hollywood Spa by Mendara, and more than a dozen restaurants, bars, clubs, and lounges for you to take a load off and get your groove on. Whether it's steak and whiskey at the Strip House or cocktails and funky tunes at Extra Lounge, you'll find whatever you crave at this glamorous destination. The resort celebrated its grand opening last month with a party unlike any Vegas has seen before. A star-studded cast of entertainers, including Jon Stewart, Bruce Willis, DMC, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy had everybody on their feet, but it was Barbara Streisand who really stole the show with an intimate performance of her classic hits. When Babs was finished, the music kept on going until the wee hours with Earth Wind & Fire and Sugar Ray. While the grand opening bash may be over, the good times keep on going at this unique Las Vegas destination, so check in to the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, A Sheraton Resort for a taste of what's new and exciting in this sizzling desert town.
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas
Thursday December 6, 2007
Strap on your spurs and dust off your cowboy hats, because the rodeo is coming to Las Vegas. The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, which will be held December 6-15, 2007, is the culmination of the ProRodeo Tour season, and some of the country's most skilled rodeo professionals will make their way to the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to put on one of the wildest shows in the West. If you've never been to a rodeo before, this is on the one to see, with rodeo events such as team roping (pictured), bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and the scariest event of them all, bull riding. Personally, I can't imagine trying to stay on top of an extremely agitated 2,000-pound bull for eight long seconds, but these guys seem to have a natural talent for it, which is probably why they're in the championships. Seeing a top rider get thrown to the dirt and watching the rodeo clowns rush in to distract the bull from finishing the job is a heart-pounding experience like no other. Guests at the nearby Westin Casuarina Las Vegas Hotel, Casino & Spa or the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, A Sheraton Resort should reserve their tickets now for this unique and exciting event.
Chips and Turkey: Thanksgiving in Vegas
Thursday November 22, 2007
Hey, not everybody does Thanksgiving at home these days; Las Vegas has become a popular destination for families looking for an alternative to the standard holiday experience. And Sin City has you covered, with Turkey Day dinner options ranging from the traditional to the unconventional.
At Sheraton's brand new Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino (formerly the Aladdin Resort), the Strip House will be serving wild mushroom bisque with crisp pancetta, sage and black truffle butter; roast fresh turkey with chestnut bread stuffing, butternut squash puree, kale and collard greens and balsamic-cranberry sauce with confit giblet gravy. Finish off with pumpkin pie topped with Tahitian vanilla ice cream.
At Bally's Steakhouse, the $59 set menu starts with roasted butternut squash soup with black trumpet mushrooms and creme fraiche, followed by a spinach salad topped with crisp smoked bacon, mushrooms and warm cider vinaigrette. The main course is smoked prime rib with garlic mashed potatoes and braised root vegetables in rosemary jus. For a Southern-style meal, head to Memphis Championship Barbecue, where the options include both smoked turkey and country ham, along with all the traditional sides and fixings.
On the more unusual side, the turkey shows up two ways on the menu at Todd English's Olives: as an oven-roasted skewer with fall vegetables and stuffing, and as the filling for agnolotti pasta. Not enough ideas? Check out this exhaustive list from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Bid Starpoints on the Clash of the Welterweight Champs Package
Thursday November 8, 2007
Boxing fans will appreciate this one: Starwood's Moments by Starwood Preferred Guest auction site is currently featuring the Clash of the Welterweight Champs package, with tickets to the most anticipated boxing match of the year. On December 8, 2007, Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton will fight Floyd “Pretty Boy” Mayweather, Jr. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, bringing together two of the greatest welterweight champions of the modern era. Hatton and Mayweather are both undefeated fighters, with a combined 81-0 record, and the winner of this match will claim the coveted 147-pound championship. Who knows what fireworks will be going off on the ring when these two elite fighters square off. Bidding starts at 15,000 points for this exciting package, which includes a pair of great lower-level seats to the match, access to the pre-fight hospitality suite, and autographed memorabilia delivered prior to the fight date. If this sounds good to you, visit the Moments site today and get in on the action. Need a place to stay in Las Vegas? Check out the Westin Casuarina Las Vegas Hotel, Casino & Spa or the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, A Sheraton Resort.
Feels So Good at Red Rock
Wednesday July 25, 2007You can do anything you want in Las Vegas, but the most popular activities tend to go on indoors. The gambling, fine dining, and shows are concentrated in the air conditioned confines of the various establishments along the strip, and that's just fine. On a recent trip to Vegas, however, I made a point of venturing out into the light of day, and I'm glad I did, as a visit to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip. The park is located 17 miles from Las Vegas Boulevard, but it's a world away from the lights and bells of the casino floor. True to its name, this 200,000-acre park features endless waves of striated rock that seems to turn a hundred different shades of red as the sun moves across the desert sky. Hiking and biking trails abound, with 30-miles of trails for the novice to the expert and even a few areas popular with rock climbers. There are picnic areas, a visitors' center, and museum and wildlife center that points out the flora and fauna of the park, such as the desert tortoise and the many indigenous wild burros which can be found throughout the area. As friendly as they look, they do kick and bite, so don't get any crazy ideas. During the summer months, it can be too hot to hike in the middle of the day, so take the easy alternative and cruise along the 13-mile scenic drive, basking in the beauty of this pristine southwestern landscape. It's worth it to experience a side of Vegas most visitors never see. Perhaps you'll even come across a man practicing Chuck Mangione on his trumpet. Red Rock is a short drive from the Westin Casuarina Las Vegas Hotel, Casino & Spa and the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, a Sheraton Hotel.
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