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Restaurants
The original Andre´s in downtown Vegas is, alas, no longer with us, but Andre´s at Monte Carlo has replicated its exquisite menu and ambiance - thanks, of course, to legendary chef Andre Rochat, who brings 45 years of experience to the table.

Bars & Clubs
Designed by the Light Group, the folks who brought us popular Vegas hot spots like Bellagio´s Bank, Haze takes nightlife one step further in a dramatic 25,500-square-foot cutting-edge space.

PREPARE THYSELF Caesars Palace
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Holidays
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Signature Sensations
Let´s start at the bottom - your toes. A traditional pedicure is nice, but just so old-school. Go cutting-edge with the Signature Snakeskin Pedicure at Vdara Hotel & Spa ($215) at CityCenter (www.vdara.com).

A Towering Achievement
It´s the signature feature of the Las Vegas skyline, an icon as synonymous with Sin City as neon lights, Frank Sinatra and 99-cent shrimp cocktail. And now, with a multimillion-dollar "reimagining" recently completed, a hot new headling act and some intriguing menu changes at its multiple restaurants, the Stratosphere is hotter than ever.

The Las Vegas Hilton: Same fame, new name.
In Vegas history books, it´s "The International" - the glitzy megaresort where the King himself, Elvis Presley, helped shape the Las Vegas landscape in a series of 837 sold-out shows. In 1971, a fresh new image brought the storied resort a new name: the Las Vegas Hilton.

Shows &Entertainment
And while it would have made sense for the trio to emerge from an egg vessel tapping out "Born This Way" on PVC pipe, the guys in greasepaint opt instead for a percussive take on "Bad Romance," their heads festooned with Gaga-appropriate accessories - a gyroscope and lobster.

Shows & Entertainment
It´s hard to believe that a rite of passage once shrouded in nebulous euphemism ("the change") is fodder for a theatrical yuk-fest. Especially in a town that likes its flushes royal and its women hot - Paris Hilton hot, not hormonally hot.But there you have it.

Garth Brooks
If anybody could manage to fill a Vegas theater in such a spare setting, it´s Brooks. With more then two dozen No. 1 hits, tens of millions of records sold and enough trophies to fill a house, Brooks is one of the biggest solo pop artists of all time..

Shopping
What better place to shop for sinners than Sin City? With apologies to wrath, envy and greed, here are some gift ideas for the lustful, the prideful, the slothful and the gluttonous on your gift list..

Restaurants
When you think of restaurants with a view in Las Vegas, you probably think of Top of the World, the award-winning restaurant located on the 106th floor of the Stratosphere Tower that revolves 360 degrees every 80 minutes..

Resorts
For something a bit more elegant, the Skylofts at MGM Grand offer a private sanctuary of sleek two-story suites costing up to $10,000 a night and perched high above the Las Vegas Strip.

Deals
In today´s economy, everyone is looking for a deal - especially when they´re on vacation. Luckily, Las Vegas´ many restaurants and lounges don´t disappoint. Whether it´s food or cocktails you crave, Las Vegas has a happy-hour special that will please both your palate and your pocketbook.

Entertainment Listings
A guide to popular shows, concerts and events in Vegas.