Vegas, Roseanne, and the Rat Pack
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When I first moved to Florida, I wondered why anyone here ever needed to vacation outside of the state. We have beaches and theme parks and Indian casinos and tons of historical destinations. But, as the years have gone by I see that it is just like living anywhere else – getting away comes to mean taking off and going far from home to gain some relaxation and time far, far away from your daily life.
Some of my best friends and I have been talking longingly about a weekend away with just the girls – no men, no children, just the girls and whole lot of relaxing. A few ideas have been cast about, but we keep coming back to Las Vegas, mostly because we all agree there is a lot to do and nobody in our group is against the idea.
So, Ruthie is charge of finding for good show tickets, Margot will find a good flight for us, and my job is to book an affordable Las Vegas hotel that is in the thick of the action and ideal to use as our center of operation while we are in town. The other girls will be in charge of teaching us how to play the tables and stay in the good part of town 
Now, finding a Vegas hotel can be tricky. There are quite literally hundreds to choose from and you want to be careful to make sure you are in a good location, close to the attraction, within walking distance preferably. While I was hunting down a Las Vegas hotel deal, I came across the website for the Sahara. I think I got there because I saw that they have Roseanne Barr appearing there right now and that is one of those shows that seems just perfect for a group of tired moms like us. The Sahara is one of the classic places on the Strip, having been around since 1952 and being a hangout for the Rat Pack. It even served as a setting for “Ocean’s Eleven” – the original film, not the remake.
LOVE Vegas. Not so sure about the Sahara though. I’ve visited their casino but never stayed there, so I can’t say about their rooms or amenities. For a good, inexpensive hotel in the middle of the strip, I think Harrah’s is terrific and they make the best Cosmopolitans. The Comedy club is fun too, and it’s an easy walk to Cirque’s “LOVE” show just across the street at the Mirage. You really should come out West sometime A…
Vegas?
Somehow I never pictured you as a Vegas gal.
Yikes, man…please remember to take those big pink rollers out of your hair before you go out.
har de har har…
The buffets are probably the biggest attraction for me. That, and the people watching.
Catherine…
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