Courtesy of: Hash House A Go Go

If you are looking for huge portions, unique presentation, and unusual combinations, Hash House A Go Go, with their “Twisted Farm Food” is where you want to be!

The fun part of this dining experience is in trying to figure out how and what to eat on your plate. Try to imagine a pork tenderloin sandwich that has a standard sized bun perched under and over a tenderloin the size of a small turkey platter.

Hash House A Go Go, founded over ten years ago by Craig Beardslee and Johnny Rivera, claims to provide excellent service and entertainment while you dine. There is no question that it is very entertaining every time another meal is brought out from the kitchen.

Incredibly stacked plates of foods in strange combination, along with the most original plating this reviewer has ever seen, cause forks to drop, as other diners watch to see how creative you can be in attacking your dinner.

While it is intriguing to see the number of ways they use uncooked wheat pasta and huge lengths of rosemary to decorate a plate, neither are a welcome addition to your dining experience. This menu is not for those who do not love sage and rosemary, the scent of which seems to permeate every dish that is served.

Still, their food is fresh, and they definitely bake the best (and largest) buttermilk biscuit you will ever eat. Their biscuits and gravy are topnotch, and the griddled French toast is to die for…but only if you like thick, Amish style bread that has been dipped in cream flavored with banana and cinnamon, and then drizzled with pecan maple syrup!

This restaurant does not seat guests between 2:30pm and 5:30pm. Regardless of what allergies or preferences you have, they will not make substitutions, nor will they omit an item from a plate. If you are in the mood for a waffle at 9pm, you will have to take it with the sage battered chicken. And if you are allergic to rosemary, it will still be presented, skewered into your hamburger bun.

Breakfast & Lunch 7:30am-2:30pm
Dinner Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9:00pm
Dinner Friday & Saturday 5:30pm-10:00pm
Closed Sunday Nights

Hash House A Go Go
6800 West Sahara Ave,
Las Vegas NV 89146
(702) 804-4646

Authored by Sandra Oertell

London’s elite, Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel has been named one of the Top 10 World’s Best Luxury Hotels. The establishment came fourth in the best luxury hotels in Europe list, and sixth in the best hotels in the Top 25 favorite locations. The Chesterfield Mayfair also placed sixth in the Top 10 Europeans hotels for service. Five other British hotels made the Top 100.

Discreetly tucked away in the exclusive residential district of Mayfair in London, England, the Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel sits within short, walking distance of the bright lights and bustle of Piccadilly Circus, along with Buckingham Palace, the Royal Academy and West End theaters.

Guests are less than 500 meters from the well-manicured lawns of Hyde Park and Grosvenor Square.Famous for its hotels, the Mayfair district holds London’s most expensive homes and features the most luxurious shops on Bond Street. The area is also home to several tucked-away pubs, restaurants and local shops in the atmospheric Shepherd Market.

London’s Heathrow Airport is 27 kilometers from the Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel. The Heathrow Express train service to London’s Paddington Station leaves every 15 minutes. The airport is also on the Underground’s Piccadilly Line, which takes passengers directly to Green Park underground station, located 500 meters from the hotel.

Afternoon canapés can be enjoyed in the light, airy conservatory at the Chesterfield Mayfair, and guests can sample fine cognacs, malt whiskies, sherries, champagnes and cocktails in the gentleman’s club-like ambience of the Terrace Bar. Guests can also dine on British dishes, including the signature dish of Dover Sole, in the relaxed, elegant setting of Butlers Restaurant.

Guests can take advantage of 24- hour room service or browse reading materials in the hotel’s library. The 24-hour, multilingual front desk can exchange currency and offer complimentary access to a nearby gym.

The 110 rooms and suites at the Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel are individually decorated in English styles with print fabrics and traditional furnishings. Amenities include bathrobes, coffeemakers, in-room safes and satellite television. Complimentary Internet access, newspapers, bottled water and toiletries are also provided.

London, England is home to a large number of wonderful tourist attractions. It can often be difficult to know even where to begin once you arrive.

The rich history and amazing sights are almost never-ending. London has a lot to offer, but we’ve tried to identify just a few sights that are well worth the effort to see.

One of the first landmarks and one of London’s most modern, is the incredible London Eye. The vast ferris wheel of vision opened to the public in 1999. Despite a number skeptics who doubted the giant wheel would ever last, it’s gone on to become one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions.

No visit to London can be without a stop at one of the most famous London attractions – Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace is one of the most instantly recognizable buildings in the world. More than just a sightseeing marvel, Buckingham Palace is also the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. Buckingham Palace is truly an architectural and visual delight, full of stunning works of art.

Another main attraction of London is St Paul’s Cathedral. It is a monument to the renaissance style of architecture, redesigned and rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren in 1668, just after the great fire of London. This stunningly beautiful cathedral is located at the top of Ludgate Hill. St Paul’s Cathedral proudly stands today as Britain’s most iconic building.

Although it’s graces the mighty Thames River, the victorian Tower Bridge has a dark and gruesome history. In the past, the Tower of London has been a prison and place of execution for London’s own people. The Tower of London was initially built by William the Conqueror as an attempt to keep London’s wild-side under control.

If you’re looking for a little artistic flair, then visit the impressive Tate Modern. Tate Modern is the modern art capital of England and displays works many famous modernist artists such as Picasso, Dali, Matisse, and of course … Andy Warhol.

London’s Natural History Museum was designed by Alfred Waterhouse and built in 1881 using Victorian building techniques. The museum was originally constructed to store the growing number of natural history exhibits in the British Museum. But due to the large amount of pieces, the Natural History Museum has grown into the enormous museum it is today.

Of course, there are numerous other landmarks to see while in fabulous London. Take the time to visit as many as you can and absorb the city’s rich history and British culture.

The Palazzo Las Vegas’ own Prosecco, a luxurious new high-end accessories boutique, continues to flourish in The Shoppes at The Palazzo.

The chic boutique, which can only be found in The Shoppes at The Palazzo within Las Vegas’ ultra luxury resort, is “wowing” shoppers by carrying an extensive assortment of high-fashion jewelry, evening bags, day handbags and sunglasses by acclaimed designers from around the globe.

“The unparalleled luxury of The Palazzo has attracted an impressive collection of world-renowned designers and brands, many of which are making their first Las Vegas appearance at The Palazzo,” said Rob Goldstein, president and COO of The Palazzo Las Vegas.

Conveniently located on the first level of The Shoppes at The Palazzo, the 1,900 square- foot store showcases a variety of designer brands including David Yurman, John Hardy, Judith Leiber, Nancy Gonzalez, Valentino, VBH, Larisa Barrera, Carlos Falchi, Kotur and Jane August.

Additionally, Prosecco carries exclusive, hand-crafted Stephen Dweck one-of-a-kind jewelry designed from a mixture of unique stones collected from all over the world to create original signature pieces.

“With prestigious designer presence in one location, the luxurious brand assortment at Prosecco is the modern fashionista’s dream come true,” stated Allen McNeary, vice president of retail for The Palazzo Las Vegas. “In addition to offering a variety of accessories in a stunningly beautiful shopping environment, we created a store that provides our guests with excellent service and a personal touch by making the Prosecco shopping experience comfortable and inviting. Our customers will enjoy chilled sparkling Prosecco, personal shoppers, purchases delivered directly to guest suites and car service to their next destination.”

Custom designed by Westar, Prosecco boasts a sophisticated and elegant shopping environment with crystal chandeliers and beautiful custom wood veneer case lines throughout the store.

Prosecco is open Sunday through Thursday, 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 9 a.m. until midnight. For additional information please call 702-607-3956.

Courtesy of: Hilton Las Vegas

For the ultimate in pampered Las Vegas luxury, enjoy an unforgettable stay at the exclusive Verona Suite in the Las Vegas Hilton.

The Verona Suite is massive at 15,400 square feet, making it the largest suite in all of Las Vegas.

Verona is decorated in Old World Venice furniture, sitting on amazing Italian marble floors, and includes hand-painted walls and ceilings, and numerous marble and bronze statues.

It’s reported that the Verona Suite will cost you an eye-popping $17,500 per night!

But rest assured you get what you pay for. Verona guest can enjoy the elegance of your own private outdoor pool, koi pond and garden.

The suite offers 3 large bedrooms and if you want to enjoy your favorite sports or TV show, Verona includes 25 televisions.

Not only does the Hilton Las Vegas have the biggest suite in Las Vegas, but the Hilton actually holds the top 3 spots.  The Verona is flanked by the Tuscany at 13,200 square feet and the Conrad villas at 12,600 square feet. Wow !

For reservations, go to Hilton Las Vegas

The Hawaiian Lei is an image that most people associate directly to Hawaii. It’s a wonderful island greeting for arriving tourists as well as used by locals for many special occasions.

Be sure to treat yourself to one of the traditional single-strand leis, featuring beautiful, fresh local orchids. But what’s the history of the Hawaiian Lei?

The history of the lei dates way back to the time of ancient Hawaiians. They wore a variety of braided leaves, shells, native flowers, stones, feathers, and even bones to beautify themselves.

Ancient Hawaiians also offered these garlands to each other in addition to their gods as a tangible symbol of both their love and friendship. The lei was treasured and worn with pride by people from every age group.

Polynesians who had voyaged to Hawaii from nearby Tahiti, introduced the lei to the Hawaiian Islands. A lei was worn as a form of decoration, similar to how people wear jewelry today. They were also given in greeting or to honor the recipient.

The traditional flower lei, which is basically a garland worn like a necklace, is created by stringing together individual flowers into single or multiple strands. When completed, the ends are then tied together.

Leis are still carefully made by hand, weaving fragrant, colorful flowers and leaves together to create a work of art. Leis are worn on all special occasions and given to family and friends as gifts of love. Indeed, the lei is a symbol of Hawaii.

Each Hawaiian island has its own signature lei flower. In addition to the shells for Niihau and the red Lehua for the Big Island, Oahu favors the orange Ilima. Kauai uses a green vine and berry called the Mokihana and Molokai has the Kukui, the white blossom of the Candlenut Tree. Maui’s choice is the Lokelani, a small rose. The yellow moss, Kuanaoa, is the choice of Lanai.

Today, in addition to weddings and special ceremonies, flower lei are most often presented to honor birthdays and graduations. Islanders will also wear a lei on May 1, which is Lei Day in Hawai’i, and during the Aloha Week festivities that take place throughout the islands during the Fall.

The lei is also was used in more formal ceremonies. Beautiful Jasmine flowers or pikake are traditionally used in courtship and marriage.

The stylish Tuscany Suites Resort with over 600 square foot rooms, is just a short, block and one half from the world famous Las Vegas Strip. Now you can enjoy The beauty Of Italy in Las Vegas.

You’d love to take an Italian vacation, but you can not get enough time off from work for an international flight. Now please, do not despair.

A taste of Italy can now be easily found in the U.S. here at the Tuscany Suites Las Vegas. When this luxury Las Vegas resort first made its grand debut in January of 2002, the Tuscany Suites Las Vegas was the talk of the town.

Situated on 27 acres of tropical palm trees, this festive Mediterranean hotel invokes visions of a charming medieval Italian hill town. The terra cotta tiled roofs and open ambiance distinguish the Tuscany Suites Las Vegas from ultra modern hotels on the strip.

However, you can enjoy the romantic old world architectural design and beautifully landscaped passage ways in a location that is only a few blocks from the Las Vegas Strip! The Tuscany Suites Las Vegas allows you to experience the best of both worlds!

The lobby of the Tuscany Suites and Casino is decorated with hardwood and a cozy fireplace. It separates the casino from the rest of the hotel. Unlike other Las Vegas hotels, you need not walk through the Tuscany Suite Casino to get to your room at the Tuscany Suites Hotel.

At 625 square feet, the luxurious European style suites at the Tuscany Suites and Casino are considerably larger than the average rooms at most Las Vegas hotels. In addition, they can be found at very affordable rates.

There are two luxury swimming pools as well as two Jacuzzis, which are perfect for post-meeting relaxation. In the summer, parties are held at the pool area, which can make your meeting or convention at the Tuscany Suites Hotel memorable event!

The Tuscany Suite Casino offers visitors a spacious, 42,000 square foot of gambling space and features an infinite variety of games. These include popular games such as: Fort Knox, Game King, Wheel of Fortune and MegaBucks.

They also have a vast array of fun and exciting slot, video poker and video keno games. The Tuscany Suite Casino also features 200 exciting penny games. With multi denomination and multi game features, it is possible to play up to 10 games on one machine. In addition, there is a modern, state-of-the-art Sports Book.

The incredible Costa del Sol is one of the leading resort areas in all of the world.

Costa del Sol is a five star luxury destination in Southern Spain and offers visitors an attractive range of upmarket accommodations, which is ideal for couples, golfers, as well as families.

Spain’s sunshine coast is blessed with amazing beaches and exciting nightclubs. The area is also home to over 40 golf courses and Costa del Sol has now transformed itself into a golfers’ paradise.

After enjoying a day on the golf course or the beach, pamper yourself with the soothing luxury at one of the area’s top resorts.

Costa del Sol offers its guests an exclusive oases for both relaxation and comfort. Don’t be surprised if you happen to pass a sports or entertainment celebrity strolling through the  tropical gardens, dining at a fine restaurant or relaxing in a spa.

One of the best  five star hotels is the Marbella Hotel Puente Romano and named after the old Roman bridge. The Puente Romano offers 285 spacious rooms with either a balcony or terrace, including 82 suites.

Fine dining is abundant at the Puente Romano, including seasonal Italian and Mediterranean specialties at the chic Roberto’s, snacks and meals at Café Puento or a fusion of European and Moroccan fare at the Suite Restaurant.

Tennis facilities have allowed the hotel to host international tournaments and there’s a private golf course a short drive away. Puente Romano has three swimming pools and a fitness centre offering body treatments and sauna. Other therapies are available at the sister hotel, the Marbella Club Thalasso Spa, along the promenade.

The Las Dunas is a fully refurbished, stylish boutique hotel, and proud member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World. The 88 suitesare very spacious and range from Junior to the sumptuous Royal Suite with private terrace, sea views and walk-in rain showers and Jacuzzi in each bathroom.

Three restaurants offer a choice of Andalusian, Italian and Asian meals or gourmet cuisine. Activities such as sailing, riding or golf can be arranged by the concierge and there is an in house luxury car rental service.

Guest can treatments based on Kanebo and St Barth products from the French Caribbean, at the he Las Dunas Serenity Spa and Beauty lounge. Enjoy a relaxing body wrap, massage, Vichy shower and a hammam circuit.

The luxury Mijas Byblos Andaluz Hotel highlights the area’s local heritage, decorated in Andalusian style with Greek and Roman touches including: patios and marble floors to carved wooden ceilings and Moorish archways, it’s a delightful venue with attractive gardens to complete the picture.

The hotel offers 144 rooms providing garden, pool or golf course views and include 35 suites from Junior to Royal.

Dinner can be enjoyed al fresco in Le Nailhac or Byblos Andaluz restaurants and guests will also find local and international cuisine in La Fuente.

The highly acclaimed thalassotherapy spa, known as the Temple of Health, boasts three indoor seawater pools and a range of treatments, such as pressure underwater spray and algotherapy.

Courtesy of: Cotton Tree

The Cayman Islands welcome a new luxury hideaway, cottage hotel – Cotton Tree.

The Cotton Tree is a boutique property and located on the northernmost point of Grand Cayman (ten minutes from the famed Seven Mile Beach), beautifully evokes the spirit of the Cayman Islands with its pastel-hued, plantation-style beach cottages just steps from the Caribbean Sea and lush garden setting of tropical flowers and avocado, guava, mango and cotton trees for which the hotel was named.

Owner Heather Lockington, a global traveler who was born in the Cayman Islands, has built her dream property in West Bay . “My inspiration for Cotton Tree,” says Lockington, “was the day when I was stopped on the beach by a family who asked for any places in Cayman other than traditional hotels where they can feel at home.”

After realizing that such a place didn’t exist she set about creating an authentic haven where guests could embrace Caymanian heritage. “I want people to understand the islands’ architecture, art, cuisine—basically, to learn about the essence of the Cayman Islands and its people.”

Cotton Tree consists of just four two-bedroom, beachfront cottages — ensuring privacy and intimacy —which measure 1,600 square feet and resemble fully equipped houses.

Highlights of the “ Caribbean chic” décor include classic contemporary furnishings, French doors overlooking the sea, black-and-white photos of old Cayman, 600 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, and in the baths, full-sized Elemis products, a spa or rainforest shower and Jacuzzi tub.

There’s also three 42” plasma TVs, an iPod docking station, Wii, free WiFi, a laser printer in each cottage and a laptop which is available for guest use. Additionally, hotel services such as a reception/concierge, bellhop, housekeeping and turndown on request are also featured.

One of Lockington’s passions is gastronomy so Cotton Tree’s kitchens are truly state-of-the-art. Expect Kitchen Aid appliances, granite counter tops, high-end cutlery/cooking utensils and a French press coffee maker. The refrigerator is pre-stocked with breakfast items (organic eggs, juices, bread, cereal and local condiments) for guests who prefer to make their own or a continental breakfast can be delivered daily.

A personal chef can whip up gourmet meals accompanied by wines chosen by a sommelier, and Cotton Tree is a quick drive to Grand Cayman’s best restaurants.

Additional amenities include a freshwater swimming pool, fitness center and yoga and spa pavilions nestled among seagrape trees, perfect for a sunset massage. Guests can also experience activities hand-selected by Heather including biking to Barker’s National Park, bird-watching and art and culinary classes. “Whether you’re here for a wedding, a family vacation or a romantic getaway,” says Lockington. “Cotton Tree is the ideal spot to unwind and reconnect with nature in an exclusive setting.”

Cotton Tree  is now offering special rates of $665 per night, which is a savings of 30%. These rates are offered for the hotel’s first winter season, from now until April 15, 2010. For more information or reservations, please go to the Cottage Hotel.

We tug open the temple like doors to Restaurant Guy Savoy and find the chef’s son, Franck Savoy, waiting on the other side with an enthusiastic greeting.

Like most big-name toques with Vegas restaurants, Guy Savoy visits only a few times a year, but his son moved here to oversee the restaurant.

The dining room of Restaurant Guy Savoy is minimalist luxe, almost like a gallery, with modern art and tables spaced for privacy but not isolation. It provides a rich juxtaposition to the food, which is a lush amalgam of consummate French techniques with contemporary flourishes.

Artichoke and black truffle soup, a Guy Savoy classic, satisfies as much from its heady aroma as its surprisingly delicate flavor, given the assertive nature of the ingredients. Crispy sea bass is also rapturously fragrant: Vanilla and ginger envelop the fish in a tango of sweet scents.

Accompaniments prove nearly as extraordinary as the dishes. Our server takes pains to explain the characteristics of each option on the champagne cart.

Types of breads are matched to featured seafood and meats: lemon confit bread for the sea bass; a chestnut variation for a course featuring foie gras with glazed chestnuts; bacon for poussin with fingerling potatoes and chanterelle mushrooms.

Wine pairings, particularly a toasty 1990 Henriot Champagne with black truffle risotto, marry poetically with the food.

I dined at Guy Savoy the night before Joël Robuchon, and honestly wondered how the latter could trump the former. It did, but only by a nose. In my version of the Michelin rankings, based on one meal, Guy Savoy hovers within close reach of the coveted three-star rating.

A confession (and a consideration when you’re counting your winnings): Both meals at Joël Robuchon and Guy Savoy reached into four digits. Were both worth it? For sworn food lovers, yes. If you’re feeling flush but not quite that gilded, consider the next two restaurants.

Augustus Tower, Caesars Palace,
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South;
(877) 346-4642  Restaurant Guy Savoy

Article by: Bill Addison Restaurant Critic – Dallasnews.com

The basic Sugar Bowl recipe: Take everything you’ve got at Squaw, simmer until reduced by about a half, and add snow.

It’s well reported that Squaw Valley Ski Resort reports more snow in an average winter, but somehow the snow seems deeper and more plentiful at Sugar Bowl.

After all, it’s just a couple of miles from where the infamous Donner party got snowed in the grisly winter of 1847. Don’t sell the Sugar Bowl steeps short even if they actually are short; there’s some seriously challenging terrain here.

The Mt. Judah skiing is best for intermediates; novices will do better across the road at Donner Ski Ranch.

AREA’S SKIING STATISTICS
Elevation: Top 8,383
Base: 6,883
Vertical Drop: 1,500
Average Snowfall: 500″
Number of skiable acres: 1,500
Number of lifts: 12
% Expert Runs:
% Advance Runs: 38
% Intermediate Runs: 45
% Beginner Runs: 17

Sugar Bowl is located within the Tahoe Basin which boasts the highest concentration of ski resorts and winter activities in North America and also offers a variety of dining and nightlife possibilities.

Ski and snowboard lessons and rentals are available. The 7,000-square-foot Mountain Sports Learning Center has ticketing, lessons, and rentals under one roof. Childcare is available for children ages 3 through 12.

If you want to visit scenic, Lake Tahoe this winter to ski or snowboard at world famous Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, let The Life of Luxury plan and book your luxury travel getaway. Return soon and read our luxury blog for the latest winter skiing news and VIP travel deals.