Sometimes it's best not to wait around for that perfect trip with a boyfriend or significant other. Sometimes it's best to go. Now. I've been traveling with other single friends for years. Cruises, Las Vegas (many times), day trips. New Orleans, Austin, Mexico. Thanksgiving, Christmas, whenever! Don't wait or you may find that you've waited your life away.
I went to Las Vegas last week. He'd never been so it was a blast to take him around and show him all the places I love. It was also bittersweet to return to the city I used to use as a meetup spot with my dad. Dad died in January and I hadn't been to our old favorite city since then. Returning with a good friend was the right thing to do.
This trip we had no plans, other than seeing "Zumanity" a Cirque du Soleil show. It was brilliant, funny and sexy. With no set plans we were able to relax and enjoy a few days to do mostly nothing. Fabulous!
Here's what nothing looked like on our tour of Las Vegas Boulevard:
Harrah's, where Oklahoma goes to casino. You heard right. I've designated "casino" to be verbiage. There - I did it again. I'm going to change the English language as I speak because that's what Las Vegas does to me, it changes me as I go along. I'm so overstimulated that I shed bits of myself and take on parts of my surroundings. It's the most unhealthy assimilation on the planet and I love it. At times I'm a high-roller looking for the table that calls to me and my fistful of dollars. At others I might strive to be a relaxed European on holiday lounging by the pool for the afternoon but it's only so I can save my energy and go-go all night with a miniskirt, dark eye makeup and showgirl poofy hair.
Back to Harrah's. I've found that my personality changes a bit depending on which, um, resort I'm walking through. At the more upscale sites (the Venetian, Bellagio) I tend to talk in a quiet voice and tip bigger and drink more sophisticated libations. When I'm in a place known for entertainment (NewYorkNewYork, MGM Grand) I become boisterous and flirty. Harrah's seems to cater to a different crowd all together. It has a "Toby Keith's I Love this Bar and Grill". Country music plays overhead and there seems to be an abundance of nickel and penny slots. When I'm in Harrah's...
...I get the hell out as soon as I can.
My recommendation for accommodations: Stay somewhere adult. We were at the MGM Grand which has great pools and even better restaurants. Check out Aria. It's new. it's beautiful. It's expensive. I'm leaning toward Bellagio next time. Very adult. Again, expensive. This showgirl is worth it.
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