NIGHT+DAY Las Vegas
Author: Patrick Green
ISBN: 0-9759022-8-8
Price: $17.95

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With an unparalleled scene, nightlife that goes until dawn, the world's best chefs competing to outdo each other, and a bevy of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, today's Sin City is all about excitement.

August Love Letter

With daily summer temps averaging 103°F, the Vegas party heads poolside. Nearly every casino in town now has a nightclub-operated, adults-only pool, where muscled men and bikini-clad gals guzzle frozen piña coladas, play swim-up blackjack, and dance knee-deep in water to tunes being spun by the DJ du jour.

Hard Rock trailblazed the concept, launching Rehab Sundays (rehablv.com) in 2004, while MGM Grand recently followed suit with the launch of Wet Republic (mgmgrand.com/wetrepublic) this summer. Both scenes can be a bit Girls Gone Wild, so buyer beware. For a tamer experience, try the Venus Pool Club at Caesars Palace (venuspoolclub.com) or Bare at the Mirage (barepool.com). The latter holds just 250 people, and a menu featuring mojitos and lobster tacos, versus Caesars' bottomless daiquiris with burgers and fries. Off the strip, the best pick is Skinnie Dip Mondays at Green Valley Ranch (greenvalleyranchresort.com).

Geraldine Campbell

Today's savvy travelers rely on NIGHT+DAY Las Vegas—with its opinionated listings, insightful descriptions, and witty, intelligent writing—to get the sophisticated edge in travel. From the trendiest tables, hippest hotels, top shops and galleries, to the hottest nightspots and coolest attractions, NIGHT+DAY Las Vegas is packed with expert recommendations and insider tips.