Good Morning!
Is anyone else counting down the days till Christmas!?! I feel like such a big kid but I can’t say I’m never not excited for Christmas! It’s such a fun and awesome holiday and every year around this time I feel like the jitters start to get to me. Last night I started wrapping Christmas presents and that’s when it all hit that this week is it! Luckily, I finished all my Christmas shopping last week so this week is all about wrapping.
As many of you know I’ve been MIA because I took a trip out to Las Vegas! I went for two reasons 1. to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday and 2. to watch the Las Vegas bowl game that the Cougars were in. Sadly, we lost the game but that didn’t mean our spirits were down I mean IT’S VEGAS!!
We stayed at the Stratosphere on the strip and the hotel was awesome! It wasn’t as close to the strip as we wanted it be but it was still on the strip and close enough to other things that we were interested in! (And I mean there is always Uber, Lyft, and Taxis so…) Of course, it’s a casino so that’s the first thing you see when you walk in the door but it offers so much even for families! It has an arcade room upstairs for kids and they have three different thrill rides you can choose from!
Of course, for those of age they have the casino and bar downstairs and if you want to see an amazing view of the strip you must check out their 107 Lounge! You get one of the best views in Vegas! We were treated to some delicious drinks and appetizers (you must go for their happy hour SO GOOD!) The drinks, the food, and the view were absolutely amazing! It was very romantic and they even had a live DJ! Put this place on your must lists when you visit!
Later we checked out the strip and it was so beautiful. Literally every casino has their own little twist and was absolutely gorgeous. They have something for everyone and again with it being Vegas everything stays open so there isn’t a real need to rush. We went to nightclubs, so many casinos, did a lot of touristy sight-seeing (MUST SEE THE FOUNTAINS AT BELLAGIO!). I mean anything you can think of we did it! One place that was so yummy that everyone must go to is Serendipity 3. I mean the Frozen Hot Chocolate speaks for itself! It’s so yummy and they have an adult version if you are wanting to go down that route. 🙂
And finally the shopping. Guys! It’s kind of overwhelming with all the stores but I can’t say I didn’t enjoy it completely. I felt like Louis Vuitton was on every corner like a CVS would be (haha!). It was so beautiful and the shops everywhere were amazing. Definitely check out the Canal Shops, all the shops in the casinos, and of course the Fashion Show mall!
We had such a great time and I can’t wait to go back! I hope you guys enjoyed and I would love to hear what were some of the things that you did when you went up to Vegas!
XOXO,
Silvia M.
Thank you to the Stratosphere & 107 Sky Lounge for providing us with their hospitality and drinks. As always opinions are my own.
I got married in Vegas, so that city holds a very special place in my heart. I can’t wait to go back again soon.
That’s so sweet!
I’ve never been to Vegas and it makes me sad lol My family almost decided to go to celebrate Christmas this year! It looks fun!
It’s so fun! You should definitely make plans to go out there! 🙂
The last time we were in Vegas was in September for the Labor Day weekend. It’s quite expensive to stay within The Strip area, so we booked a hotel in Henderson, which is not a long drive from there. Unlike most people traveling to Vegas, though, we went there to see nature. We went to the Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire State Park. 🙂
That sounds like so much fun! I’ve been wanting to go there and really wanted to this time but it was a short trip. Definitely next time though!
Looks like a blast! We’re going to Vegas next year and I can’t wait 🙂
This looks like you had a blast. I’ve never been to Vegas but hope to get there one day.
Oh that’s so awesome you got to go to Vegas for his birthday! That’s too bad your team lost the game, but awesome you still enjoyed your time!
I know it was a bummer but we just lived it up in the city that literally never sleeps! 🙂
Looks like fun! I’ve never been to Vegas but have always wanted to. Someday I’ll get there!
Awe your trip looks so fun! I haven’t been to vegas and years but loved it!
Rachel | The Confused Millennial
I love Vegas so much! I have been once a year for the past 3 years. I was going to go next year for my bachelorette but my sister won’t be 21 yet and she is my MOH so I might have to skip out on Vegas this year. =( Serendipity is my favorite word. So it is also my favorite movie and it also happens to be the name of the place that I found my wedding dress. So…I love going to Serendipity 3 when I am in NYC and Vegas. Looks like y’all had a great time despite the loss.
Aww that word carries such a great meaning with you! 🙂 And yes we enjoyed our time in Vegas! Hopefully you can go soon!
Reading this brought back some great memories! We went to Vegas 3 years ago and it was the most amazing trip. We stayed at Mandalay Bay and it was such a gorgeous hotel. We shopped til we dropped, ate at some amazing restaurants and saw some brilliant shows! The shows were the highlight for me…especially Michael Jackson One at Mandalay Bay and Penn and Teller at Rio All Suites. We will definitely be going back!
That sounds like such an amazing experience! This was my first time going but definitely not my last! I’ll have to go to a show next time!
I really have a blast when I go to Vegas! Haven’t been in years, but seems like just yesterday! All the shopping is my fave part!
Same!! All the shops are just amazing!
I loved Las Vegas! My hubs and I went last year for his birthday and stay at the MGM Grand Hotel. Definitely a place I’d like to visit again. Glad you had fun!
Wow what a fun trip! Even though it’s like 40 degrees at my house, I’m now craving a frozen hot chocolate 🙂 Also that black lace dress looks AMAZING on you!
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Aww thank you! And frozen hot chocolate is amazing! 🙂
Vegas is such a fun place to visit! Wow that wax figure looks just like Channing tatum!
So fun! Love Vegas, we go there all the time!
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Looks like you had so much fun!
-Anna | http://www.fivefootandfabulous.com
It looks like you had a great time! I’ve always wanted to go to vegas!
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Definitely a place where everyone should visit at least once!
Vegas looks like such a cool place! I definitely want to go there once I am legal age in the US!
You will have a great time!
I have never been to Vegas before but I feel like it is something I need to tick off the bucket list at some point. Bet he enjoyed it!
Vegas is so much fun! We went several years back and I want to go again. it looks like you had a great time!
These pictures are so fun! You guys must of had a blast, I love Vegas!
As many times as I have been to Vegas, I have never been to Stratosphere– I need to check it out! Glad you had an amazing time 🙂
Yes you need to! The view is gorgeous!
I’ve never been to Vegas before but it looks like fun and a great place to visit!
Yes you must go one day!
I went to Vegas a few times as a kid and loved all the fun shows there! A few months ago I went for the first time as an adult and even though I don’t drink, gamble, or club, I still had a blast there with my friends. There’s just so much to see and do and eat lol.
Agree! There are some amazing restaurants out there!
Vegas looks like such a blast, I can’t believe I’ve yet to go! Hope you have a very merry Christmas.
Thank you! You too!
I am yet to make it to the Vegas. I’d love to plan one soon. Your pictures are so enticing. Time to back our bags is coming very soon!!
I hope you can make it out!
Ahhh I would seriously love to go to Vegas! I’m from the UK so its not really on my door stop, but I hope to go over the next few years. You’ve taken some great pics and it looks like you had a fab time!
You should definitely go! It’s an awesome place to visit!
Looks like you had such a great trip. I have never been to las vegas before!
Vegas is an amazing place. My parents took my brother and I there for family vacation when I was a teenager. We had a fantastic time. I still haven’t made it back now that I’m an adult. Soon though.
I’m dying to go to Las Vegas one day! I love all the pics in this post!
You definitely should!
Looks like a wonderful trip! My parents actually eloped in Vegas on Christmas Eve. <3
Aww that is so sweet!
Im so happy you enjoyed your trip to Vegas. Last time I went, I stayed at the Venetian and it was amazing!
It seems like you had an amazing time! We recently spent a night in Vegas and had dinner at the stratosphere! It was absolutely awesome!
I know I really like the Stratosphere! Great place to visit!
This looks like so much fun! My sisters roommate lived in Las Vegas until she moved here to a Wisconsin (very different lol!)
Haha I could imagine!
So lucky you got to go to Vegas. Looks like you had fun!
-Ruya
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