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Get the best of both worlds with a refreshing stop at the Colorado River and an in-depth tour of Hoover Dam. Once you board your luxury van from your hotel, your first stop takes you to the Black Canyon. Upon arrival, you'll board another shuttle and head toward a secluded area of the Colorado River. Take a peaceful ride in a raft while witnessing the Hoover Dam towering above you. You'll have approximately 30 minutes to enjoy the raft trip. During this time, take the opportunity to snap picture-perfect shots of Hoover Dam and its surrounding beauty. Next, your tour takes you to Hoover Dam, one of the largest manmade wonders of the world. Here, you'll get an insider's look at the dam. Located in the middle of the dam, you'll find a set of air vents that allow you to see spectacular views of the river below. At the end of your tour, enjoy a pleasant ride back to your hotel. Admire a stunning view of Lake Mead and the natural side of Las Vegas.

Criss Angel takes audiences on a mystifying journey through the haunting inner workings of his mind and the surreal world created by Cirque du Soleil performers in his show Believe, directed by Serge Denoncourt. Even the name for the show has a mysterious origin that spawns from the death of famed magician Harry Houdini. "After my death, many people will claim that they are still able to communicate with me. If their claims are valid, they will be able to tell you a code word - that word is believe," said Houdini to his wife before he died. The show starts with a video montage of Angel’s death defying stunts from his hit television show “Mindfreak.” After the video and the “Mindfreak” theme song have stopped playing, Angel appears to greet the crowd. “I have the best loyal fans in the world, and I thank you,” shouts Angel as members of his devoted fan based branded “The Loyal” rise to their feet and cheer. Angel explains that he is going to perform one of his most dangerous stunts where he goes inside of a metal cage with six million volts of electricity. The illusion goes awry and Angel is rushed off for medical treatment. Live footage of him being wheeled away in a stretcher plays on a screen hanging over the stage. This event sets the premise for the rest of the show as the audience is taken on a curious journey through Angel’s mind after experiencing a traumatic injury. His first thoughts are of honoring magicians’ rabbits that have died during their time of duty. Dancers in varied and ornate rabbit costumes file onto the stage and perform a riveting dance. From there the journey is full of twists, turns and a cast of strange characters. Some of the characters and scenes are whimsical while others have a macabre tone. Angel’s illusions are interwoven into the different scenes. He does several disappearing and reappearing acts, so you never know where he is going to turn up next or in what form. On his journey he meets two women, Kayala and Crimson who reappear throughout the show. Each of the women represents a different side of femininity as they compete for Angel’s affection. Kayala is sweet, soft and innocent while Crimson is a wild vixen who will do anything to win over Angel’s heart. One of the stunning scenes in the show is of a field filled with red poppies that gradually fill the stage. It is reminiscent of the scene from “The Wizard of Oz” when Dorothy and her friends find themselves lost in a field of the brightly colored flowers. Instead of having a fluid story line like some of the other Cirque du Soleil shows, the different scenes seem to come randomly, much like that of a dream. If you try to analyze how the scenes fit together while watching the show, your effort will be to no avail. Instead it is better to understand that various characters and scenes can pop-up arbitrarily, so you can focus on the cutting edge choreography by Wade Robson and innovative costumes by Mérédith Caron. This show is a unique combination of two distinct art forms, Criss Angel’s clearly carved out persona as a magician and Cirque du Soleil. The different elements create an avant-garde dose of entertainment that you need to see to Believe.

Start your fantasy helicopter flight with a champagne toast and then fly over some of Vegas' legendary landmarks. Board an Eco-Star jet-helicopter and fly over such legendary landmarks as the New York-New York skyline, the fountains of Bellagio, the Eiffel Tower of Paris and the Clock Tower on The Venetian's St. Mark's Square. Soar over the Roman Empire of Caesars Palace and the pyramid of Luxor. Your trip is not complete without seeing the towering Stratosphere and the downtown Glitter Gulch.

Add a Bavarian flair to your next dining adventure at Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas. From live music direct from Germany, to authentic imported German beers, Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas offers a classic Bavarian atmosphere that lends itself to fun, daily.

Meat, on a sword, at your table...Pampas Brazilian Grille inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood is not your average restaurant in a mall. Pampas serves up something different, not just in the food, but in how they serve it. Fresh grilled meats are served on a long skewer and brought to your table to be carved tableside. There are 11 different meats making their way around the room, usually three or four at a time. The finest cuts of meat are prepared with traditional Brazilian spices and spit-roasted over a brick Rodizio to perfection. Meat selections include picanha (noble sirloin), which is typically the most popular cut. There is also a chicken skewer that comes to your table, perfectly seasoned with hints of a secret blend of Brazilian spices, rock salt, and red and yellow peppers. The filet mignon is covered with parmesan cheese. Filet and cheese? Now we’re talking. Other choices include costela de boi, slow cooked beef ribs, chicken hearts (a Brazilian delicacy), and a juicy ham and pineapple combo. One highlight would have to be the cordeiro. This tender-cooked lamb dish is rich in flavor and served with Pampas’ house-made balsamic reduction sauce. For vegetarians, there are also a variety of legumes that can be grilled to order, as well as a variety of chilled selections and sides. The best way to go at Pampas is with the Rodizio, with meat or seafood options. A parade of various meats and seafood items are marched to your table. You also get access to a buffet-style salad and side bar. This is a great asset to Pampas. When dining at Pampas, a small token is placed on the table with red and green sides. Flip the token to green when you want the meat to come to your table, flip the token to red when you have had enough and the gracious meat carriers will leave you to enjoy your meal. For those not interested in the Rodizio, there is also an à la carte menu. Entrées are accompanied with sides like Brazilian rice, black bean stew, fried bananas, rice croquettes, Brazilian cheese bread and Brazilian pastels (dumplings). In addition to meat items, the salad bar offers a number of chilled food selections, including sliced beets, hearts of palm, artichoke, zucchini, fresh mozzarella and tomato, salads and various antipasto-like items. Try couscous two ways, an assortment of feta cheese, olives and marinated mushrooms. The casual-dining restaurant features a well-rounded wine list. With the meat Rodizio, our waiter suggested the Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 out of Napa Valley. The wine paired quite nicely with the various meats and sides. A cocktail list includes caipirinha, a traditional Brazilian beverage served with ypioca, cacheeca, lime and sangria, made with red or white crème de Bordeaux and fresh fruit. The menu also features a sound-it-out phonetic spelling so you don’t have to feel embarrassed when you try to order the Linguica (Ling-We-Sah) or Fraldinha (Frall-Ding-Yah). When dining at Pampas Brazilian Grille, be prepared for a little something different. About 30 percent of staff members are Brazilian. Our Brazilian waiter said the cooking reminds him of home. That’s a good sign. The delicious meat offerings, great salad and side bar, paired with the casual-dining environment and simple, rustic décor is why Pampas should be a must-visit on your vacation “to do” list.

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