Okay, I know I went to Vegas at the end of April but whatever-I'm behind.So...I went to Vegas with my mom and we had a blast. The weather there was fantastic and no matter where we were (indoor or outdoor), the temperature was perfectly maintained. 
Of course, I truly believe mom and I are cold-blooded so it could really never be too hot for us.
Of course, I truly believe mom and I are cold-blooded so it could really never be too hot for us.We stayed at the Monte Carlo, located right on the strip and it was very nice with huge chandeliers and a great view of NYNY's rollar coaster-we could hear them scream! ha ha. We got there late Thursday night and spent the evening exploring Paris. It was very cool and I love how they paint the ceiling to look like the sky...you completely lose track of time. We were starving so we found a place that made the best crepes I have ever had in my life. It was divine!
We spent Friday exploring all the different hotels. Although I have never been to Vegas before, my mom has several times so I was lucky as she knew her way around. My favourite hotel, hands down, was Caesar's. It was gorgeous and it houses the Forum Shops, where I got to enter my beloved Jimmy Choo store. If you dont know who Jimmy Choo is, please dont break my heart by asking, visit http://www.jimmychoo.com/ instead. It's only the best goddamn shoe store in the world! I was drooling and I think I made the security guard nervous because I was handling all the shoes, ha ha! Of course we didnt buy anything...not when they are $500 (min) a pair. I have to wait until after I win the lottery.
Friday night we went to Cirque du Soleil-KA. It was at the MGM and it was fantastic. The peeps come right into the audience and they are flying around on strings above us and the stage is turning, tipping, spinning, moving-it was so entertaining. Right before we went into the show I bought mom and I some margaritas (we were thirsty after walking in the sun all day) and they were HUGE. There was 4 or 5 oz of booze in them and they were delicious. We didnt eat dinner that night, in fact we were a little tipsy by the time we left the show and we ended up hanging out at Mandalay Bay for the remainder of the evening.
On Satur
day morning we saw the remainder of the hotels and spent a lot of time shopping, well window-shopping. Its very expensive in Vegas but they have really nice stuff. We spent the afternoon by the pool in our hotel. It was so gorgeous and I got a bit burned on my shoulders but it was so nice to lay in the sun and then dip into a nice, refreshing pool. In the evening we went to...CELINE DION. I know many people do not like her but I absolutely love her. My mom and I have listened to Celine since she first came out. I remember when I was 9, my mom would play her cd over and over again. Anyway, she performed at Caesar's Palace and she was amazing. Mom bought us the most amazing tickets-we had fantastic seats up real close. Celine came out and took my breath away with the power of her voice. I'm serious, as soon as she began to sing I started to cry because I was so moved by the emotion in her voice and I was so damn happy to be there! Her show was not very long (could be longer I think) but it was worth it. She had 50 dancers perform around her and Celine herself actually danced and did a good job. I was amazed that she could dance and still belt out her tunes without missing a beat. That's a professional diva for you. I will never forget that night, it was fantastic and mom and I had the best time.
day morning we saw the remainder of the hotels and spent a lot of time shopping, well window-shopping. Its very expensive in Vegas but they have really nice stuff. We spent the afternoon by the pool in our hotel. It was so gorgeous and I got a bit burned on my shoulders but it was so nice to lay in the sun and then dip into a nice, refreshing pool. In the evening we went to...CELINE DION. I know many people do not like her but I absolutely love her. My mom and I have listened to Celine since she first came out. I remember when I was 9, my mom would play her cd over and over again. Anyway, she performed at Caesar's Palace and she was amazing. Mom bought us the most amazing tickets-we had fantastic seats up real close. Celine came out and took my breath away with the power of her voice. I'm serious, as soon as she began to sing I started to cry because I was so moved by the emotion in her voice and I was so damn happy to be there! Her show was not very long (could be longer I think) but it was worth it. She had 50 dancers perform around her and Celine herself actually danced and did a good job. I was amazed that she could dance and still belt out her tunes without missing a beat. That's a professional diva for you. I will never forget that night, it was fantastic and mom and I had the best time.
On Sunday we were not in a rush to do anything or go anywhere. We wandered the strip and took our time enjoying the weather. My other favourite place there was the Bellagio water show. I could sit there all day and watch the water show, it was very soothing and entertaining. I cant say we did much gamblers, mom and I dont really gamble. We were happy enough to attend shows and sight-see, I dont care much for gambling. But the casinos were very nice and its always fun to walk through them and people-watch. I also recommend the buffets....yummy! So much food and its all very good. 
I thought Las Vegas was great but I really wouldnt stay there longer than 3 days. I will definately go again, but I would go to see more shows and to shop- not to gamble. I'm very thankful that I got to go with my mom because we get along well and we both love to travel and see new things. In fact, the reason we went to Las Vegas was because I told my mom that this was Celine's last year in Vegas and that if we wanted to see her-this would be our last chance. I also said that we should make it a tradition that we travel together every 5 years because it was 5 years ago that we were in London together. In another 5 years mom wants us to go to Italy. I think that would be a great trip too.
