When the temperature heats up in Sin City, so does the fun with unique events held only in Las Vegas, wild concerts, sexy pool parties, and non-stop poker tournaments. And with the unbelievably low hotel rates available in Las Vegas right now, there’s no reason not to plan a summertime visit to the city of lights.
Do you love music? If so, Vegas is your mecca with an incredible lineup of concerts planned in Sin City venues this summer. You’ll find every genre of music imaginable, from Eric Clapton, who’s playing at the MGM Grand on June 27, to the Jonas Brothers, who’ll be rocking Mandalay Bay on August 1. Other performers bringing their tours to town include Keith Urban, Depeche Mode, New Kids on the Block, Nine Inch Nails, The Fray, and more.
Aside from music stars, poker legends and celebrities will definitely heading to Sin City this season for the World Series of Poker kicking off at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino on May 27. 100,000 people come into town just to watch the 57-event WSOP, which wraps up on July 3 with the World Championship No-Limit Texas Hold’em tournament.
But if poker isn’t your thing, you’ll want to check out the CineVegas film festival happening from June 10 through June 15. Held annually at the Palms, CineVegas is one of the fastest growing film festivals in the world. This year’s will feature more world premieres than ever before with a slew of new films from exciting and uninhibited filmmakers, such as World’s Greatest Dad starring Robin Williams.
When you’re not grooving to a concert, attending a screening, or playing poker, Las Vegas pools are definitely the place to be on lazy summertime days, and hotspots like Venus Pool Club at Caesars Palace, TAO Beach at The Venetian, and Rehab Sundays at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino have relaxation down to an art form. The music is hot, the cabanas are cool, and the people are beautiful at these sexy “daylife” destinations, where you can be sure to find great parties throughout the season.
And speaking of sexy, don’t come to Vegas this summer without checking out the newest show to open at Planet Hollywood, PEEPSHOW. This scintillating new production applies Broadway flair to modern striptease, and the result is a steamy, witty, and fun show that will literally make your jaw drop. by Allison Dieppa
Pointswizard.com Spin: With all the fun there is to be had on and off the Strip, Las Vegas should be at the top of everyone’s summer vacation list. So start planning your trip – check out Las Vegas hotels, Las Vegas tours, Las Vegas nightclubs, and Las Vegas shows now at BestOfVegas.com.