Aureole in Mandalay Bay

Located in Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Swan Court at Aureole restaurant is like stepping off a plane and directly into a Manhattan East Side restaurant in New York City.

Swan Court at Aureole could quite possibly be one of the most romantic places to eat, anywhere in Las Vegas.

The exclusive Swan Court at Aureole restaurant offers its guest a private outdoor dining experience, adjacent to a lagoon where beautiful white swans gracefully glide by your table.

Swan Court at Aureole features a menu of delicious seasonal dishes that including artisan dry-aged beef and fresh seafood that reflect Chef Charlie Palmer’s signature progressive American cuisine.

Along with dinner, dining guests can choose and sample from a selection of rare wines from around the world.

The visual trademark of Aureole’s is the stunning four-story wine tower with its very own Wine Angel Stewards. The wine stewards stylishly ascend the tower via a system of electronically activated pulleys to retrieve the bottles of wine. What a magnificent sight!

What better way to finish a wonderful meal than enjoy a tasty dessert. Consider one of the inviting offerings, including a citrus tea-infused crème brûlée, or warm blue cheese-and-poached pear tart with port-wine vinaigrette.

For an extra benefit, be sure to feed the swans or just enjoy time together on the restaurant’s outdoor garden furniture.

No matter the size the your party, Aureole’s private dining rooms can accommodate events ranging from 12 up to 100 guests.

Business Hours:
Sunday – Thursday Dinner: 6:00 – 10:30PM
Friday & Saturday Dinner: 5:30 – 10:30PM
Wine Tower Lounge: 6:00 – 12:00AM

For more information or to make reservations at Aureole, please visit: http://www.aureolelv.com/

Onda Wine Lounge at Mirage

Las Vegas has long been a popular tourist mecca.  More than 37 million visitors annually travel to Sin City and enjoy this desert oasis filled with bright lights and non-stop gaming and entertainment action.

Today’s lightning fast media often reports the latest trendsetting spots in Las Vegas but many want to uncover the true hidden gems can sometimes be hard to come by.

We’ve put together a list of some of best, little known treasures that Las Vegas offers.  Discerning Vegas guests can enjoy tucked-away lounges as well as many complimentary experiences to make their Las Vegas visit a memorable one.

Pianist to the Presidents at Bellagio

Indulge in a splendid evening at Bellagio’s Petrossian Bar with live music from the pianist to Presidents of the United States . David Osborn has performed at the White House for many politicians including recent Presidents Carter, Bush, Clinton, Bush and Obama. Guests at Petrossian Bar can relax on one of the velvet couches overlooking the casino while enjoying beautiful music played by Osborn on the one-of-a-kind Steinway Grand. Osborn plays evenings Thursday-Sunday at the elegant lounge that gently sets the mood for sophisticated tastes and discerning palates. Talk about a hidden gem.

Wind Down at the Cigar & Cognac Lounge

Upstairs from Andre’s Restaurant inside Monte Carlo is the warm and welcoming Cigar & Cognac Lounge, a world of intimacy where guests can settle in by the fire with a drink and enjoy the seductive aroma of fine cigars. For the ultimate experience, let experts recommend a professional cognac and cigar pairing. It’s the perfect way to cap off a dinner at Andre’s, a show in the Monte Carlo Theatre or to simply wind down before turning in for the evening.

Complimentary Art Tours at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Las Vegas’ premier fine art exhibition venue, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, offers daily docent tours beginning promptly at 2 p.m. Each tour is complimentary with the purchase of admission. The 45-minute tour takes guests through exhibitions of paintings, sculptures and works on paper by the world’s most influential artists. These museum-caliber displays offer visitors a rare opportunity to view legendary works of art carefully selected from prestigious international collections.

Swan-side Dining at Swan Court at Aureole

The exclusive Swan Court at Aureole offers private outdoor dining next to a lagoon where beautiful white swans glide gracefully. Guests can enjoy a menu of seasonal dishes including artisan dry-aged beef and fresh seafood that reflect Chef Charlie Palmer’s signature progressive American cuisine. Along with dinner, rare wines from around the world can be sampled. Aureole’s visual trademark is a four-story wine tower with its very own Wine Angel Stewards, who stylishly ascend the tower to retrieve bottles.

Gaming in Style on the Beach

Directly on the sand and just feet from the crashing waves, the three-story, climate-controlled, glass-fronted Beachside Casino at Mandalay Bay offers fabulous amenities for guests. At the top sits the Villas Soleil with spectacular views of the entire Mandalay Bay Beach. Ranging in size from 250 to 500 square feet, these five villas are unlike any standard cabana in Las Vegas . Each of the contemporarily designed villas accommodates up to 16 guests and comes with cabana service and access to the private third-level pool. Each features cozy modular seating and day beds in crisp colors, a restroom, wet bar, 50-inch flat-screen television, MP3 player, safe, ceiling fan and a private deck overlooking The Beach.

Wine Tasting on the House at Onda

Onda Wine Lounge at The Mirage is an Italian-inspired lounge where guests can enjoy a selection of wines available to taste by purchasing a tasting flight or individually. Every Friday afternoon, the lounge offers free wine tastings to guests. A selection of artisan cheeses and meats is also offered. All wines will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle and also by the case which can be shipped to an address of choice.

THEhotel – Mandalay Bay

People have long flocked to Las Vegas to experience a luxury lifestyle and all the wealth that Sin City offers.

Well it’s Fido’s turn as dogs apparently also want to live it in lap of luxury.

The luxury THEhotel at Mandalay Bay has now truly become “dog friendly” and just introduced dog-friendly Suites.

Mandalay Bay is a AAA Four Diamond award-winning destination resort, featuring 4,752 rooms and suites and THEhotel, which is a stand-alone all-suite hotel offering 1,117 luxurious one-bedroom suites.

THEhotel at Mandalay Bay is known as one of only several dog-friendly properties on the entire Las Vegas Strip, and now introduces amenities catering to our pampered canines.

As soon as your beloved pet dog steps paws into THEhotel, a greeting awaits with a special welcome letter, tasty treats and doggy relief bags.

Dogs will then be escorted by their owners to their own elegantly appointed suite on the luxury hotel’s 22nd floor, equipped with eco-friendly food and water bowls.

In addition, THEhotel’s dog-friendly amenities include special meal options for your pet dog’s in-room dining menu. One dish guaranteed to make Fido’s tail wag is the “Backyard Delight,” which consists of hamburger, potatoes, zucchini, carrots, apples, parsley and ground turmeric. Meals range from just $9 – $17 so your pampered pooch is guaranteed a tasty and healthy feast.

If your dog needs to get some fresh air and stretch a little, try the “Barking Lot Lane.” Dog owners can either walk their dogs themselves or contact the concierge who will gladly help, for an additional fee.

THEhotel allows guests to travel with up to two dogs – together weighing no more than 100 pounds – for a daily fee of $50 per canine.

THEhotel is well equipped to cater to the most discerning dogs, and provides a separate valet, along with elevators just steps away from the resort’s entrance and a designated walking area.

For more information and reservations, visit www.mandalaybay.com or call toll free at (877) 632-7800.

The Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay has a massive see-through tunnel spanning a section of the 40 million dollar aquarium, allows you to see a wide variety of different aquatic species.

With 100 different species, including the rare Arapaiwa Gigas, the Red-tailed Catfish and the Silver Arrowana, you will be able to see some of the most beautiful fish in the world. Some of the species, particularly the nearly extinct golden saltwater crocodile, can’t be seen anywhere else in the western hemisphere.

Children of all ages as well as adults are welcomed to visit the Shark Reef Mandalay for a chance to see once in a lifetime sights of rare, aquatic life.