Las Vegas Retreat Guide

Vegas may be known for its sins but it is also a city full of indulgences. 

While many visitors go to Vegas to party, a growing number of people are interested in planning a more relaxing Las Vegas getaway.  

With a huge number of decadent Vegas spas, beautiful swimming pools, incredible luxury hotels, amazing performances and cool spots to chill out at, you can make the most of your Las Vegas getaway weekend. 

Here's our guide to a great Las Vegas retreat.

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Great Hotels for Your Las Vegas Retreat

The stiff competition among hotels in Vegas means that each new one strives to be bigger and better than those that came before it, such as the new Palazzo hotel (shown at left).

Most of the larger hotels in Vegas now have on-site spas, pools, bars, fine dining, gyms and excellent room service.   This gives you a huge number of options to choose from for your Las Vegas getaway. 

Check out some of the amazing suites at the luxury hotels on and off the Strip. 

For a truly relaxing experience away from the buzz of the Vegas Strip, you might want to stay at either Lake Las Vegas Resort or Red Rock Resort (shown at left and at the very top). 

These two hotels are just outside of Las Vegas, and are close to the natural beauty of the area, offering guests a refreshing Vegas getaway experience. 

Check out our Vegas hotel guides for more ideas on great Vegas hotels for your getaway.

Great Restaurants for Your Vegas Getaway

Your Las Vegas retreat is bound to be indulgent, so you’re going to want to dine at some of the incredible restaurants that make their homes in Sin City. 

For visual as well as culinary enjoyment, check out the stunning Mix, a large space decorated with blown glass and subdued lighting, and Pearl at MGM Grand (shown at left), an Asian-themed restaurant with moving waterfall wall. 

Cool Places for a Cocktail or Glass of Wine

While Vegas has a huge number of top nightclubs, the city has also some great lounges and bars with a more chilled-out ambience.   For a classy cocktail, try Caramel lounge at the Bellagio, or Todd English's Olives restaurant at the Bellagio.

Wine enthusiasts will be happy to hear that Las Vegas has some great spots for a glass of wine, such as Aureole at Mandalay Bay and Onda Lounge at the Mirage (shown at left). 

With its casual Italian-inspired style, and its selection of wine and cheeses, the Onda Lounge at the Mirage is a great place for a casual glass of wine.

Spas for Your Las Vegas Retreat

No Las Vegas retreat would be complete without a visit to one of the city’s premier spas. 

The luxurious hotels along the Strip have a huge number of top spas that offer some amazing treatments, such as the Spa at the Bellagio (shown at left).

If you’re ready to wander off the Strip, you can find even more incredible oases of relaxation, like the spa at the Red Rock Resort. 

Check out our article on the best Vegas spas for a comprehensive list of the best-rated spas in Vegas.

Shows and Concerts for Your Vegas Getaway

Sit back and let some of the best performers in the country amaze and entertain you during your Las Vegas getaway weekend. 

Vegas Concerts

From Celine Dion to Billy Idol, you’re bound to find a concert that suits your tastes.   Incidentally, when it comes to purchasing Vegas concert tickets, we recommend StubHub.com, since their site is easy to navigate, and their prices are really great.  (If you click the link below, you'll be taken directly to the Vegas section of their site f.y.i.). 

Variety Shows

Concerts are full-on spectacle in Vegas, but for truly magnificent performances, check out one of the many variety shows in the city, such as the V Variety show at Planet Hollywood. 

Ice Direct from Russia

For a truly chill show (pun intended), check out Ice Direct from Russia (shown at left). 

These 42 athletes will delight you with their magnificent performances, both on the ice and in the air. 

Incidentally, with tickets from a mere $24, Ice Direct from Russia is one of the best show bargains in town. 

Cirque du Soleil Shows

Cirque de Soleil puts on some stunning performances year-round, such as Mystere at Treasure Island (shown at left). 

These eye-popping spectacles of light, dance, music and costuming will transport you to another world and make your Las Vegas get away truly complete.

Check out our article on Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas shows for an overview of these fantastic shows.