If you can’t find it in Vegas, it’d be a sin. Shop till you drop at these fine places…
When it was announced that The Aladdin would be transitioning into a Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, many wondered what would happen to the Morroccan theming of the hotel’s adjacent shopping mall, The Desert Passage Shops.
Well, say hello to the Miracle Mile Shops.
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Rain or shine, the Las Vegas Farmers Market takes place year-round at several locations throughout the metro area. Winter hours (2:00-6:00 p.m.) began on November 1 for the three weekday Farmers Market sites: Gardens Park (Tues.), Bruce Trent Park (Wed.) and Centennial Hills Park (Thurs.) The market was founded six years ago by Ginger and Stephen Johnson with less than ten booths. Today, there are over 25 booths, including fresh fruits and veggies from the South West, local fresh breads and pastries, many varieties of citrus, fresh cut …
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I was drawn to the big Trojan horse outside the FAO Schwartz toy store because someone had told me there was a $30,000 kid’s Hummer inside. Sure enough, there was a kids-sized jeep on the third floor with a sticker price larger than a lot of sedans. But it hardly made an impact on me. Neither did the grown ups dancing away on the large carpet piano like we saw in Tom Hanks’ BIG.
What did surprise me was the antique toy museum inside the Trojan horse, the make …
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If you’re in Vegas and need to pick up a gift for someone without the Vegas branding ablaze across the t-shirt, there are a few cool shops that you can try without winding up with a souvenir shot glass. Urban Outfitters at Mandalay Palace has the hip antithesis to chic crisp citywear, non-conformist apartment decor, and spirited pop culture gifts.
**Jen’s Vegas Travel Tip**
If you’re short on time and just need a token card and humor item, try the convenience store at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. They’ve got fun gender-comedic toiletries and sundries.
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Billed as the only retail location in the world dedicated to the small round candy-coated chocolates, this four-story establishment features 28,000 square feet of merchandise and exhibits. Located in the Showcase Mall on the Strip just north of the MGM Grand, it is the perfect place to duck into and wander around on a hot summer day or to escape the incessant noise of slot machines. There is something for everyone: over 100 types of candy for the kids, a great selection of merchandise for the women, a Nascar …
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It’s been one year since Victoria’s Secret opened their store at The Forum Shops at Caesars, so they’re throwing a weekend-long bash to celebrate.
The events start May 25, with international burlesque star Dita Von Teese (aka Mrs. Marilyn Manson) signing copies of her new book, “Burlesque and the Art of the Teese.” She’ll be at the store from noon until 2 p.m.
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You never know when a lucky roll at the craps table is going to turn into a walk down the aisle. For unprepared grooms-to-be, Tuxedo Palace is here to help. They have more than 50 styles to choose from with 3,000 tuxedos in stock. While you can rent a dinner jacket for $50, most customers spend in the $80s. In a rush? Most customers get out of there in a half an hour.
Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Saturdays)
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Sundays)
Tuxedo …
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Lady Luck works in mysterious ways and those of us who believe in superstitions do what we can to lure her along. Chanel, the premium brand in women’s fragrances and beauty acoutrements has come out with a scent perfect for us gamblers. Chance, as in, take one. It’s unassuming in it’s light pink packaging and tender name, but the fragrance does have the power of attraction. Perfect for the craps tables, if you ask me.
Visit the Chanel store at the Bellagio, the Wynn Esplanade, or any main …
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Only 15 minutes from the Strip is a chocolate-lover’s dream: the one and only Ethel M Chocolate Factory. The retirement project of one of Mars heirs (think Snickers and Mars Bars), the company is named after matriarch Ethel Mars. Not only is it named for her, but some of her own recipes are used in the manufacturing of the decadent treats offered.
Visitors to the Henderson facility can start off by taking a tour of the production process. A self-guided tour snakes through the glass-walled factory where you can see fillings and brittles being cooked, individual confections being enrobed in chocolate, and special molded chocolates being made. Video monitors are strategically placed throughout to explain the processes and ingredients.
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There’s nothing wrong with a spontaneous trip to Sin City. But if you watched Swingers, you know that you’ll fare much better if you’re wearing a suit. Don’t worry, you don’t have to trade your bankroll to look good. The Vegas Suit Outlet is offering 3 suits for $299.00, and throwing in 3 shirts, 3 belts, 3 ties, 3 socks, and 3 hankies for FREE. Their theme is $99, for which you can 3 dress pants, or 3 pairs of shoes.
The Vegas Suit Outlet
3507 Maryland Parkway
702.735.7555.
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