When Caesars Palace opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1966, it set a new standard in opulence and elegance. Today, despite competition from newer hotels, Caesars still holds its own. The Forum Shops are decadent shopping at its best, and is fun to walk through if just to see the blue sky ceiling and fountain statues that come to life. Older kids will love the virtual reality rides. Rooms in the...
1966 classic casino stretches imperial length for a block in all directions with acres of gaming, miles of shops, dozens of restaurants and thousands of rooms. Done up over-the-top, pillars-and frescoes Roman style. Everything from nickel slots to the highest table limits in town, plus Pussycat Dolls poker pit staffed by buxom lasses. Crowd runs from conventioneering execs and trophy wives to...
See the cocktail waitresses along the Nile; you belong at this classic (and camp) Vegas lounge.:
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Complemented by oozing lounge bands and a heavyhanded Greco-Egyptian shtick, the Barge was considered a place for old fogeys who wanted to chase the specter of youth. Alas, the...
Tasty Euro-Pacific cuisine inside one of the Strip's giant hotels.:
In Short Delicate orchids float in glass bowls, while bright green bamboo, white paper lanterns and silver fish decorate the room. An elite clientele relaxes in woven leather chairs or at the small bar. The menu features subtle…