12.26.2008

Why we chose Las Vegas for a Christmas vacation.

I somewhat despise excess. Anything too run of the mill, fake, or contrived. It might seem that Las Vegas would be the last place I would chose for a vacation, nevermind a vacation over Christmas. While Las Vegas could be seen as more commercial than say, a sleigh-ride in the woods, it's not half bad either. You can eat, and sleep and be merry. You'll notice that I didn't say gamble, but that's just me. The seven reasons we chose Las Vegas for a vacation: 1. Our family could easily visit us from Arizona. 2. There are fabulous restaurants and hotels. Relaxing. No phone calls, no cooking, no cleaning. 3. Las Vegas has pretty good odds of being warmer than Calgary, Canada. The possibility of a temperature of -30°C in Vegas is unlikely. 4. A flight to Vegas is a straight shoot. 5. People-watching. 6. Shopping. 7. Walk-ability. We can walk, and walk, and walk.

13 comments:

LizNoVeggieGirl said...

Don't have to convince me!! I already love Vegas :-)

gail said...

hahaha you're hilarious!

Jan said...

Sounds good to me! We hope to go there some day. Have a great time!

Anonymous said...

My fiance LOVES Vegas and I've yet to go... sounds great!

Anonymous said...

Gail, I know you are a secret cluber. House music all night long! :) :) :)

gail said...

shhhh! ;)

Shelby said...

sounds like a good plan to me!

Cynthia said...

Happy Holidays!

gail said...

Likewise Cynthia!

H.Peter said...

It looks like you did Las Vegas the right way. Samba Sushi, Venetian, Bouchon's, all top quality.

Linda said...

I've threatened for years to book a flight to Vegas for Christmas--I like your logic!

Natasha said...

I agree with you. Vegas is a quick three hour flight from Minneapolis so we find ourselves there often, sometimes just to evade this frozen tundra. There is so much to do for those of us who are not into excess. Although, I do find time for roulette. :o)

The Consummate Chef said...

I thought I would hate Vegas, but I ended up loving it!

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