Las Vegas has been in recovery mode for the past couple months, but even a global pandemic hasn’t kept this desert city from re-inventing itself. As many put this destination back on their travel wish list—especially for the holiday season—we, as travel advisors, are here to break down all that’s shiny and new in Sin City.
AREA15
Now open in Las Vegas is AREA15, the world’s first entertainment complex built to be an immersive playground—but for adults. In short, it’s impossible to be bored here. AREA15 has pretty much everything under the sun for visitors who want to have fun, but aren’t exactly sure where to start.
Dine at The Beast Pop-Up serving dishes from four-time James Beard Award winner Todd English, take in an augmented reality program in Gallerie 360 or catch a football game in Football360, which projects the game on the walls so you’re completely surrounded by the action. Events here rotate regularly. On the roster for this fall is an experience called Emporium, which blends the classic arcade with a hip cocktail bar, and for 2021, Lost Spirits Distillery, an immersive whiskey and rum tour.
Elio at Wynn Las Vegas
The Wynn Las Vegas has been busy this year, recently unveiling their newest dining option—Elio. This contemporary Mexican restaurant was created in partnership with Enrique Olvera, Daniela Soto-Innes and Santiago Perez, the team behind Cosme and Alta in New York City.
The dining room fits the atmosphere of this luxury resort perfectly with its minimal architectural lines and rich textures. Having a chef de cuisine with Michelin-starred experience doesn’t hurt either. The menu at Elio features regional specialties—think striped bass served with corn aguachile and sweet potato—and carefully sourced ingredients all prepared with the discerning customer in mind.
Circa Resort & Casino
Circa Las Vegas, which opened its first five floors on October 28th, is the first ground-up gaming resort to open in the historic downtown area since 1980. At 35 stories tall with 777 rooms, this adults-only resort is sure to be a Mecca for entertainment for those who want the all-inclusive Vegas experience coupled with the neon lights and charm of the downtown area.
Amenities include a full-service casino with over 1,300 slot machines, a three-level sports block, a borage of on-site restaurants and bars and expansive suites. With a distinct ‘50s flair in the design, a stay at the Circa seeks to capture the spirit of old Las Vegas with all the modern trappings guests could ask for.
