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Hotel at a Glance: Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Eagle Co

Conveniently situated off I-70, this Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham is near the scenic mountains and rivers of Vail and Beaver Creek. Just 15 miles away from the White Rapids of Eagle River, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Eagle Co positions guests for entertainment and adventure.

• Free breakfast buffet: Start the day with sizzling sausage, savory waffles, fresh fruit, and more from the hotel’s breakfast buffet each morning.
• Comfortable suites feature a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker.
• Burn some steam indoors during a workout at the hotel’s on-site fitness center
• Outdoor adventure: Take to the water and cruise down river bends and waterfalls during a whitewater rafting trip, or explore the trails on a hike or bike through the mountains.
• Championship-level golf course: designed by Arnold Palmer sits less than 10 miles away form the hotel.

Eagle, Colorado: Mountain Town Minutes from Skiing, Hiking, and Hot Springs

Surrounded by mountains on all sides, Eagle sits between the posh ski resort of Vail and the outdoor haven of Glenwood Springs. Vail is known as one of the top ski destinations in the western United States, but there’s plenty to do after the snow melts, from hiking on mountain trails to strolling around Vail Village. The village resembles a Bavarian hamlet with its alpine architecture, and bronze sculptures of bears, bighorn sheep, and skiers decorate its pedestrian pathways.

In Glenwood Springs, paved trails run along the Colorado River, whose mighty rapids whizz past mountain faces freckled with aspens. After a day on the trails, you can relax at Glenwood Hot Springs before venturing back to Eagle.

Hotel at a Glance: Elevation Hotel and Spa

Located at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, the 4-star Elevation Hotel and Spa is just a short walk from outdoor activities on the mountain and the village’s shops, restaurants, and art galleries. The surrounding beauty inspires the upscale lodge vibe inside the guest rooms, which feature handsome wood furnishings and mountain-chic decor.

• Dine in style at the onsite 9380 Prime, a restaurant and bar that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Get pampered at the onsite Elevation Spa, which specializes in facials, massages, and body treatments. There’s also a salon for those needing a new look to go with their new travelogue entry.
• Take a dip in the heated indoor pool. There are also indoor and outdoor hot tubs for even more water-based relaxation after a long day.
• Extras: Select options of this getaway feature waived resort fee, which covers services such as WiFi, ski and bike storage, and access to the high-altitude training facility (among others).

Crested Butte, Colorado: Small Ski-Resort Town in the Rockies with Authentic Old West Charm

Crested Butte sits at 9,000 feet in southwest Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, where it’s surrounded by some lovely scenery. Aspen groves dot the upper valleys of the town’s namesake peak, as well as fields of fiery Indian paintbrush. In addition to just looking pretty, the gorgeous landscape offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking through 750 miles of bike trails, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, fly-fishing, and art and music festivals in the summer months, and skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and dog sledding during the winter months.

After a resort area was built on Mount Crested Butte in 1961, the former coal-mining town emerged as a major ski center, particularly for extreme skiers. Outside of winter sports and activities, Butte has become center for o Despite this rapid transformation, Crested Butte has preserved its roots. Victorian storefronts and art galleries line downtown Elk Avenue, and there’s a famous rum distillery that welcomes visitors year-round. For a glimpse into the town’s history, head to the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum, which has an elaborate diorama that depicts life in the mining days of the 1920s.

Hotel at a Glance: Circus Circus Hotel & Resort

Circus Circus Hotel & Resort offers nonstop entertainment for adults and kids alike on the Las Vegas Strip. You can ride a coaster at The Adventuredome indoor theme park, watch acrobats perform on aerial silks on the Carnival Midway, slide down a 50-foot water slide (in season), and play blackjack at the casino, all without setting foot outside the hotel.

• Onsite casinos: Slot machines jingle and cocktails flow all night long in the onsite casinos, where you can play table games and bet on horse races broadcast on big-screen TVs in the Race and Sports Book.
• It’s a circus in there: Trapeze artists, jugglers, clowns, and more wow audiences on The Carnival Midway stage.
• Zoom down roller coasters, ride the carousel, or watch a 4-D movie at The Adventuredome indoor theme park.
• Onsite dining: Offerings at the resort’s restaurants include porterhouses at The Steak House, traditional Mexican cuisine at Blue Iguana, and all-you-can-eat Circus Buffet.
• Make a splash in the newly-expanded pool complex, featuring a 50-foot water-slide tower, a splash pad, new lounge chairs, various shade structures for couples and families, cabanas, and a mobile food truck.
• Get some R&R: Guest rooms feature WiFi access and TVs with cable and paid channels.

The Las Vegas Strip: 24/7 Entertainment and Fine Dining

With an almost unlimited variety of casinos, bars and nightclubs, and live entertainment, the general consensus along the Las Vegas Strip seems to be “go big or go home.” And you can go really big here. Make a beeline for the dozens of 24-hour casinos lining the neon-lit Strip to tango with Lady Luck in high-stakes games of roulette, blackjack, and poker; or grab a front-row seat to the city’s over-the-top glitz at nightly magic, acrobatic, and musical performances. Be sure to stick around for mealtimes—casinos on the Strip are known for their fine-dining restaurants and extravagant buffets overflowing with crab legs and prime rib.

Even Sin City isn’t all casinos, all the time. Go shopping at the high-end boutiques found inside most hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, or head to Fashion Show Las Vegas to browse racks at Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue. You can also virtually travel the globe in just a few city blocks, thanks to the Strip’s re-creation of the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, and Venetian canals. And you’ll find a surprising number of activities in Las Vegas for kids hidden amid the raucous nightlife.

Hotel at a Glance: The Westin Westminster Hotel

The Westin Westminster Hotel is a hidden gem in the Denver Boulder area. It sits outside of Denver and puts guests in the middle of one of the most breathtaking and inspiring outdoor cultures in the country. In fair weather, drive west to hike Rocky Mountain National Park or scour Arapaho National Forest. In winter, snowshoe in Rocky Mountain National Park, brush up on your skiing skills with a trip to Loveland, or venture farther afield in search of the perfect slope.

• Can’t choose between Denver and Boulder? The hotel is equidistant from these two cities, each deserving of a traveler’s devotion for a day.
• Upscale Southwestern food: The onsite restaurant, conveniently located off the hotel lobby, is known for its food and Bloody Mary brunch.
• Drink your fill: Between Boulder and Denver, you’ll have no shortage of brewpubs to discover after days of hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing.
• Soothe sore muscles with a refreshing swim in the indoor pool.

Winter Park, Colorado: Year-Round Outdoor Adventures in Picturesque Ski Village

Winter Park made its mark in the late 1930s as one of Colorado’s first ski towns. Today, the alpine berg draws sizable crowds during ski season but still retains its small-town vibe. Ski season—when an average of more than 320 inches of snow blankets the slopes of Winter Park Resort—typically runs from mid-November to late April. Skiers and snowboarders have access to more than 3,000 acres of terrain, 25 chairlifts, and five terrain parks. Mary Jane Mountain proffers legendary mogul runs, leading Skiing Magazine to name it the No. 1 place for mogul skiing in North America.

The park’s surrounding mountains and forests offer plenty to do off-season, too. Come summertime, Winter Park Resort is a popular mountain-biking destination, with 40 miles of downhill trails that feature tabletop jumps and banked cruisers. About 35 miles north of Winter Park, there’s fantastic hiking along a trail that skirts the Continental Divide, wending past waterfalls and through open meadows en route to Columbine Lake. Autumn is particularly scenic, as the leaves of native aspens turn red, gold, and orange.

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Resort at a Glance: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

The 4.5-star Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas takes the rock-and-roll lifestyle seriously: touring music acts play at a handful of onsite venues, including The Joint and Vinyl. These venues are just part of the Hard Rock’s commitment to an indulgent atmosphere and posh ambiance. Paradise Tower rooms feature sleek materials like leather, wood, and silver-studded velvet to emphasize the edgy experience. The AAA Four Diamond HRH all-suite Tower offers luxury quality service and amenities, with an upscale rock ‘n’ roll atmosphere. Guests staying at the HRH Tower are welcomed through the complimentary valet and self-parking garage into an exclusive guest registration area and on to the guest suites. The suites are covered in plush cream and white colors and adorned with dark brown and black accent pieces throughout. Each room includes a separate living and sleeping area, a spacious bathroom, and a JBL soundbar.

• Exciting dining options: A Las Vegas outpost of the famed Nobu offers a fusion of Japanese, South American, and Western cuisines; Pink Taco serves Mexican dishes. There are also multiple eateries to choose from, including Dunkin’ Donuts for a quick drink or bite.
• Explore rock-and-roll history as you interact with the memorabilia located around the property.
• Center Bar features an upgraded interior design and signature cocktails.
• Get pampered at Reliquary Spa, which provides treatments and massages; there’s also an opulent indoor pool for relaxing. Or head to Kelly Cardenas Salon for a haircut or color treatment.
• Watch a Show including the currently-running “Magic Mike Live,” a dance and acrobatic striptease show.
• Free parking included in the resort fee
• Retail shopping center features nine retail shops: a luxury watch store, apparel and accessory vendors for daytime and nighttime needs, and branded stores.

Beyond the Las Vegas Strip: Old Vegas and Red Rock Canyon

It can feel like the entire city of Las Vegas revolves around the Strip if you never venture beyond that neon-lit corridor. But there’s plenty to see and do once you step off Las Vegas Boulevard. You can find a taste of Old Vegas on Fremont Street, where vintage signs and showgirls crowned with headdresses recall the days of Sinatra and Martin. Beginning at dusk, a canopy of more than 12 million LED lights erupts in a psychedelic light-and-music show every hour. For an aerial view, zoom down the center of Fremont Street on a zipline.

Nature puts on its own show at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, a landscape of fiery-red sandstone formations and limestone cliffs just 17 miles outside the city. Motor down the 13-mile scenic drive or ditch the car and strike out on any of more than 20 hiking trails that course through the region’s otherworldly topography.

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Property at a Glance: 4-Star Top-Secret Aspen Area Hotel

This top-secret 4-star resort offers easy access to outdoor recreation no matter the season. It’s a great launching point for hiking and horseback-riding excursions throughout the warm part of the year, and skiing when the season starts. You can also browse the shops of Snowmass Village.

• Where you’ll stay: Luxurious accommodations feature pillow-top mattresses, where guests can lounge comfortably and watch movies on flat-screen TVs.
• Diverse dining options: Savor signature rack of lamb or braised short ribs at the onsite restaurant, and then unwind with microbrews and craft cocktails at the resort’s lounge, which looks out onto Snowmass Mountain.
• Organic spa treatments: Rejuvenate with an oxygen facial and sink into a warm mineral soak infused with natural essential oils.

Aspen, Colorado: Fresh-Powder Skiing, Upscale Shopping, and Fine Dining

The city of Aspen is home to some of the country’s best skiing and snowboarding on four mountains: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. Known internationally for having light, fresh powder and short lift lines, these mountains are crisscrossed with miles of skiing and snowboarding runs—all of which can be accessed with a single lift ticket. Other popular winter pastimes include dogsled rides and ice-skating on outdoor rinks.

Aspen’s historic downtown area is lined with red-brick buildings housing upscale boutiques and fine-dining restaurants. There are a number of art galleries and museums here, too, including the Aspen Art Museum. This gallery-like space hosts contemporary-art exhibits, activities, and lectures from local and international artists. The Wheeler Opera House is also worth a visit. Built in 1889, it’s now used as a venue for movies and concerts.

Hotel at a Glance: Vintage Hotel

Tucked into Colorado’s sprawling Winter Park Resort, Vintage Hotel is surrounded by the towering Rocky Mountains. You can enjoy a sweeping view of the peaks from your spacious guest room. Skiing is the primary draw here (ski season starts on November 14), but there’s plenty of spring, summer, and fall activities too: you can go hiking, biking, and mountain climbing along the Rockies’ rugged slopes.

• Take the cabriolet to Winter Park Village, which offers plenty of shopping and dining venues.
• Fuel up with tacos at nearby Lime, or head to Pizza Pedal’r for pasta, salads, and specialty pizzas.
• Shop on the resort grounds at The Columbia Store and Trail’s End Mercantile, which sells groceries, gifts, resort wear, and toys.
• Extra perk: select options of this Getaway include Gondola Passes for two per day valid through 9/29/19.

Winter Park, Colorado: Year-Round Outdoor Adventures in Picturesque Ski Village

Winter Park made its mark in the late 1930s as one of Colorado’s first ski towns. Today, the alpine berg draws sizable crowds during ski season but still retains its small-town vibe. Ski season—when an average of more than 320 inches of snow blankets the slopes of Winter Park Resort—typically runs from mid-November to late April. Skiers and snowboarders have access to more than 3,000 acres of terrain, 25 chairlifts, and five terrain parks. Mary Jane Mountain proffers legendary mogul runs, leading Skiing Magazine to name it the No. 1 place for mogul skiing in North America.

The park’s surrounding mountains and forests offer plenty to do off-season, too. Come summertime, Winter Park Resort is a popular mountain-biking destination, with 40 miles of downhill trails that feature tabletop jumps and banked cruisers. About 35 miles north of Winter Park, there’s fantastic hiking along a trail that skirts the Continental Divide, wending past waterfalls and through open meadows en route to Columbine Lake. Autumn is particularly scenic, as the leaves of native aspens turn red, gold, and orange.

Hotel at a Glance: The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

The Lafayette Hotel’s outdoor pool has been a hot spot for San Diego visitors and locals alike since 1946, when it was designed by five-time gold medal swimmer Johnny Weissmuller. Florence Chadwick—the first woman to cross the English Channel in both directions—even trained here. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to enjoy the pool, though; you can simply dip your toes in the warm water or sunbathe in a lounger on the deck.

• California wines and craft beers are on the menu at Hope 46, which serves classic American cuisine, along with entrees such as blackened cauliflower steak with charred corn succotash or 10-ounce sirloin steak served with lafayette secret sauce and truffle compound butter.
• Hear live music each night at the Red Fox Room. Otherwise, catch a live comedy show at Finest City Improv.
• Recently renovated manor and poolside rooms feature LCD TVs and free WiFi. Poolside rooms also have balconies or decks.
• Cheers!: Your stay includes two complimentary drinks a day.
• Iconic attractions: Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are less than 2 miles away.

San Diego, California: Electric Nightlife and Historical Attractions

San Diego’s sunny, comfortably warm weather and 70 miles of coastline have long attracted out-of-towners, but the city’s inland scene is no slouch, either. The Gaslamp Quarter is arguably the trendiest listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The area forms both the historic center of town and a hub of nightlife, with nearly 100 Victorian-era buildings occupied by high-end boutiques and gourmet restaurants.

A stroll through iconic Balboa Park takes you past 17 museums, as well as the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There’s also the vibrant Spanish Village Art Center, a living gallery where local artists produce pottery and oil paintings. In Old Town, shops in Mission-style stucco buildings sell colorful woven baskets and maracas. Nearby stands the Whaley House Museum, dubbed one of the Most Terrifying Places in America by the Travel Channel. Ghosts of former residents are said to inhabit the rooms, which are filled with Victorian furniture and eerie dolls.

Hotel at a Glance: Beaver Village Condominiums

Beaver Village Condominiums offers a nature-filled, family-friendly getaway on the edge of Winter Park Resort and the vast Arapaho National Forest. The spacious condos - 685-square-foot one-bedroom units and 900-square-foot two-bedroom units—outfit guests with everything they’ll need, including fully equipped kitchens. You can spend an evening lounging by the fireplace or on your balcony, watching the sunset over the mountainous terrain. You’ll also have access to the clubhouse’s many amenities, including three hot tubs and a heated indoor pool.

• Pamper yourself with a trip to the clubhouse’s detoxifying sauna.
• Winter Park Resort: Just three miles away, where you can use facilities such as a bike park, alpine slide, and maze, and in winter you can enjoy the snow. The resort is also home to a small village with restaurants and shops.
• Go downtown to find several shops and restaurants serving Asian food, barbecue, and more.

Winter Park, Colorado: Year-Round Outdoor Adventures in Picturesque Ski Village

Winter Park made its mark in the late 1930s as one of Colorado’s first ski towns. Today, the alpine berg draws sizable crowds during ski season but still retains its small-town vibe. Ski season—when an average of more than 320 inches of snow blankets the slopes of Winter Park Resort—typically runs from mid-November to late April. Skiers and snowboarders have access to more than 3,000 acres of terrain, 25 chairlifts, and five terrain parks. Mary Jane Mountain proffers legendary mogul runs, leading Skiing Magazine to name it the No. 1 place for mogul skiing in North America.

The park’s surrounding mountains and forests offer plenty to do off-season, too. Come summertime, Winter Park Resort is a popular mountain-biking destination, with 40 miles of downhill trails that feature tabletop jumps and banked cruisers. About 35 miles north of Winter Park, there’s fantastic hiking along a trail that skirts the Continental Divide, wending past waterfalls and through open meadows en route to Columbine Lake. Autumn is particularly scenic, as the leaves of native aspens turn red, gold, and orange.

Hotel at a Glance: Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino

Some of Las Vegas’ biggest attractions are right outside the door—the Fremont Street Experience is a block away—but guests at the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino have little reason to leave the premises. The hotel fills an entire city block, which leaves plenty of room for its 25,000-square-foot casino, seven bars and restaurants, and a rooftop infinity pool. Back in the 629 guest rooms, visitors can kick back on a pillow-top bed and watch a movie on a flat-screen TV.

• Share vacation photos with ease over the WiFi network.
• 500: That’s approximately how many slot machines you’ll find in the casino.
• Lounge on the roof beside the pool and have a drink at the newly opened Citrus Grand Pool Deck.
• Notable accolade: TripAdvisor’s 2018 Certificate of Excellence
• Extra perks: some of this deal’s options come with $10 dining credit per stay, which you can use at one of the onsite restaurants. Shuttles to and from The Fashion Show Mall are also available.

Beyond the Las Vegas Strip: Old Vegas and Red Rock Canyon

It can feel like the entire city of Las Vegas revolves around the Strip if you never venture beyond that neon-lit corridor. But there’s plenty to see and do once you step off Las Vegas Boulevard. You can find a taste of Old Vegas on Fremont Street, where vintage signs and showgirls crowned with headdresses recall the days of Sinatra and Martin. Beginning at dusk, a canopy of more than 12 million LED lights erupts in a psychedelic light-and-music show every hour. For an aerial view, zoom down the center of Fremont Street on a zipline.

Nature puts on its own show at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, a landscape of fiery-red sandstone formations and limestone cliffs just 17 miles outside the city. Motor down the 13-mile scenic drive or ditch the car and strike out on any of more than 20 hiking trails that course through the region’s otherworldly topography.

Hooters Casino Hotel

Hooters brings its iconic restaurant brand to Las Vegas with the Hooters Casino Hotel. Settle into the hotel’s 30,000-square-foot casino, about a block from the Strip, and dig into the restaurant’s popular chicken wings and cocktails served up by Hooters Girls. Additional dining options include The Underground Lounge, Southside Eatery, The Porch, and the world’s largest Steak ‘n Shake. The casino is outfitted with blackjack, craps, and roulette tables, the William Hill Sports Book and kiosk, as well as gaming machines.

• Refurbished rooms include all necessary comforts, including flat-screen TVs, beds with soft Serta mattresses, and WiFi.
• Classic restaurant: The Hooters eatery serves up quintessential American bar fare.
• World’s largest Steak ‘n Shake: The iconic diner which features a full bar with gaming stations serves up its signature steakburgers, specialty milkshakes, and breakfasts.
• Grab a drink and listen to live music at the Underground Lounge which is conveniently located next to William Hill Sports Book.
• Take a dip in the newly renovated outdoor pool by The Porch, where you can also find beer pong, foosball, corn hole, and other games.
• Nightly Entertainment: The Night Owl Showroom features entertainment by Master Impressionist Gordie Brown, Motown Extreme, and Hilarious 7.

The Las Vegas Strip: 24/7 Entertainment and Fine Dining

With an almost unlimited variety of casinos, bars and nightclubs, and live entertainment, the general consensus along the Las Vegas Strip seems to be “go big or go home.” And you can go really big here. Make a beeline for the dozens of 24-hour casinos lining the neon-lit Strip to tango with Lady Luck in high-stakes games of roulette, blackjack, and poker; or grab a front-row seat to the city’s over-the-top glitz at nightly magic, acrobatic, and musical performances. Be sure to stick around for mealtimes—casinos on the Strip are known for their fine-dining restaurants and extravagant buffets overflowing with crab legs and prime rib.

Even Sin City isn’t all casinos, all the time. Go shopping at the high-end boutiques found inside most hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, or head to Fashion Show Las Vegas to browse racks at Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue. You can also virtually travel the globe in just a few city blocks, thanks to the Strip’s re-creation of the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, and Venetian canals. And you’ll find a surprising number of activities in Las Vegas for kids hidden amid the raucous nightlife.

Hotel at a Glance: Saratoga Hot Springs Resort

At Saratoga Hot Springs Resort, you can get a taste of the Old West without sacrificing modern comforts. Drift off to sleep in your rustic room, where wild-west prints by artists Charles Russell and Frederic Remington adorn the walls. The onsite Silver Saddle Restaurant offers pioneer charm as well. Amid dark wood furniture and stone walls, you can scarf down in the Snowy Mountain Brewery. Outside, the Sierra Madre and Snowy Range mountains rise in the distance, lending a touch of drama to the scenery.

• Mineral hot springs are housed in private teepees.
• Grab a microbrew at the onsite Snowy Mountain Brewery, which boasts its own handcrafted beers, ranging from IPAs to porters. This deal comes with two complimentary beers per stay.
• Things to do: Go fishing, horseback riding, tee off at the nearby golf course, or head to the forests to hunt wild turkey and moose.
• Healing Waters Spa: If the hot springs aren’t enough to help you relax, get a massage or body wrap at the onsite Healing Waters Spa.

Saratoga, Wyoming: Western Town with Mountain Setting

The Snowy Range and Sierra Madre Mountains provide the backdrop to Saratoga, a place where outdoor adventure is the main draw year-round. No matter what time of year it is, it’s always nice to relax in mineral hot springs after a long day of outdoor recreation. Pools are located in the town’s center, near a handful of bars and restaurants.

During warmer months, you can go trout fishing in the North Platte River or trek the Continental Divide Trail, which offers beautiful vistas at heights of up to 10,000 feet. When snow covers the mountains, kick up some powder while zipping between trees on 245 miles of groomed snowmobiling trails. For a leisurely tour of the countryside, take a drive along the Snowy Range Scenic Byway. It cuts through the Medicine Bow Mountains, taking you close to impressive peaks, wildflower fields, and Lake Marie.

Hotel at a Glance: Tropicana Las Vegas

Tropicana Las Vegas ® – a DoubleTree by Hilton is a Penn National Gaming Resort Casino located on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. Just minutes from the airport, convention centers, and top entertainment stadiums, the hotel boasts a unique South Beach vibe that’s the result of a $200 million complete transformation. In addition to a redesigned casino, a Mandara Spa, and top-of-the-line fitness center, Tropicana Las Vegas now also houses several award-winning restaurants including the new Robert Irvine’s Public House, Glow®. Things to do beyond lounging in the property’s luxurious pool include first-class entertainment acts like Purple Reign: The Prince Tribute Show in the Tropicana Theater, shows at the Laugh Factory comedy club, and live music in the Trago Lounge.

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• Outdoor swimming: The Tropicana’s sprawling pool snakes underneath a pedestrian bridge that connects the resort’s two 20-story towers while waterfalls splash beside the pool’s edge (open seasonally).
• Five award-winning restaurants: Gather for a laid-back meal at Robert Irvine’s Public House or dine at Oakville Steakhouse, Bacio, Red Lotus Asian Kitchen, or Savor Buffet.
• Nightlife excitement: Guests sip frosty cocktails at Chill’m or hang at the Trago Lounge.
• Gambling The Tropicana Las Vegas’ very own casino spans 50,000 square feet.
• Entertainment: The sprawling Tropicana also features the onsite Laugh Factory club, welcoming pro comedians such as Mark Pitta and Grammy nominee Judy Tenuta. Meanwhile, Trago Lounge offers regular performances of its Purple Reign: The Prince Tribute Show and Legends in Concert.

The Las Vegas Strip: 24/7 Entertainment and Fine Dining

With an almost unlimited variety of casinos, bars and nightclubs, and live entertainment, the general consensus along the Las Vegas Strip seems to be “go big or go home.” And you can go really big here. Make a beeline for the dozens of 24-hour casinos lining the neon-lit Strip to tango with Lady Luck in high-stakes games of roulette, blackjack, and poker; or grab a front-row seat to the city’s over-the-top glitz at nightly magic, acrobatic, and musical performances. Be sure to stick around for mealtimes—casinos on the Strip are known for their fine-dining restaurants and extravagant buffets overflowing with crab legs and prime rib.

Even Sin City isn’t all casinos, all the time. Go shopping at the high-end boutiques found inside most hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, or head to Fashion Show Las Vegas to browse racks at Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue. You can also virtually travel the globe in just a few city blocks, thanks to the Strip’s re-creation of the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, and Venetian canals. And you’ll find a surprising number of activities in Las Vegas for kids hidden amid the raucous nightlife.

Hotel at a Glance: Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower

Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower has some of the best panoramic views in Vegas from its iconic 1,149-foot tower. Ascend to indoor and outdoor observation decks for 360-degree views of the Las Vegas Strip and the ruddy formations of Red Rock Canyon. With an 80,000-square-foot casino, plus multiple restaurants and a handful of swanky bars, there’s hardly a reason to leave the Stratosphere.

• Restaurants range from quick-serve pizza and burgers to fine dining at the award-winning Top of the World Restaurant, which revolves 360 degrees every 80 minutes.
• Slots, video poker, and table games such as blackjack and craps keep the casino hopping.
• Dance the night away at 107 SkyLounge, which hosts DJs on nearly every day of the week.
• Adrenaline rush: A handful of thrill rides on the outdoor observation deck will get your blood pumping.
• “Best of Vegas” winner: In 2017, readers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal awarded the Stratosphere with 30 awards—Best Hotel View, Best Concierge Service, Best Wedding Chapel, Best Restaurant with a View, Best Cocktail Bar, and Best Extreme Adventure.
• Extra perk: Daily $20 food and beverage credit.

The Las Vegas Strip: 24/7 Entertainment and Fine Dining

With an almost unlimited variety of casinos, bars and nightclubs, and live entertainment, the general consensus along the Las Vegas Strip seems to be “go big or go home.” And you can go really big here. Make a beeline for the dozens of 24-hour casinos lining the neon-lit Strip to tango with Lady Luck in high-stakes games of roulette, blackjack, and poker; or grab a front-row seat to the city’s over-the-top glitz at nightly magic, acrobatic, and musical performances. Be sure to stick around for mealtimes—casinos on the Strip are known for their fine-dining restaurants and extravagant buffets overflowing with crab legs and prime rib.

Even Sin City isn’t all casinos, all the time. Go shopping at the high-end boutiques found inside most hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, or head to Fashion Show Las Vegas to browse racks at Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue. You can also virtually travel the globe in just a few city blocks, thanks to the Strip’s re-creation of the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, and Venetian canals. And you’ll find a surprising number of activities in Las Vegas for kids hidden amid the raucous nightlife.

Hotel at a Glance: Tuscany Suites & Casino

Set two blocks from the Las Vegas Strip, Tuscany Suites & Casino channels the rustic elegance of Northern Italy—and then amps it up to Vegas proportions. Guests enjoy sumptuous accommodations on 27 landscaped acres dotted with enough pools, fountains, and gardens to make Tuscany proud. But you don’t have to leave the property to find top-flight dining and live entertainment.

• Where you’ll stay: The hotel’s handsome suites come with free WiFi and plenty of space to spread out; each unit has a dining room, sitting area, and large bathroom with separate shower and tub.
• Try your luck in the casino, where you’ll find more than 800 slot machines, as well as table games and a sports book bar.
• Onsite dining: The resort has four dining options. Try hearty Italian food at Tuscany Gardens (where you can use the included food credit) or hit up the other eateries for all-day breakfast and casual bites. Pub 365 showcases one of Las Vegas’s largest craft-beer selections, where 365 available craft beers are paired with small plates, artisan burgers, and fresh salads.
• Relax with a dip in one of two swimming pools, including a lagoon-style pool.
• Have a cocktail: This deal includes a beverage credit you can use at Piazza Lounge or Toscana Bar.
• Entertainment venues host live music and a tribute to the Rat Pack.
• Wake up at Caffé Bottega, which serves Stumptown Coffee.

Beyond the Las Vegas Strip: Old Vegas and Red Rock Canyon

It can feel like the entire city of Las Vegas revolves around the Strip if you never venture beyond that neon-lit corridor. But there’s plenty to see and do once you step off Las Vegas Boulevard. You can find A taste of Old Vegas on Fremont Street, where vintage signs and showgirls crowned with headdresses recall the days of Sinatra and Martin. Beginning at dusk, a canopy of more than 12 million LED lights erupts in a psychedelic light-and-music show every hour. For an aerial view, zoom down the center of Fremont Street on a zipline.

Nature puts on its own show at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, a landscape of fiery-red sandstone formations and limestone cliffs just 17 miles outside the city. Motor down the 13-mile scenic drive or ditch the car and strike out on any of more than 20 hiking trails that course through the region’s otherworldly topography.

Hotel at a Glance: Red Lion Hotel Anaheim Resort

On many nights in Anaheim, the sky lights up with fireworks set off by Disneyland—a close neighbor of Red Lion Hotel Anaheim Resort. Snuggle up around the hotel’s outdoor fire pit to watch the brilliant display. You can walk to the theme park’s main gate—less than one block away—or take advantage of the Anaheim Resort Transit bus system, which stops in front of the hotel. And be sure to use the hotel’s onsite Disney Desk to purchase tickets ahead of time so you can skip the line at the gate.

• Where you’ll stay: a guest room with a mini-fridge, a microwave, a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi
• Make a splash in the heated outdoor pool.
• Convenient dining: The hotel has a newly renovated restaurant and lounge.
• Head to Long Beach to play volleyball, tour the Queen Mary, or make a sand castle—it’s just 20 miles away.
• Extra perk: Daily parking is included with this getaway.

Anaheim, California: Magical Play Land Outside LA

Less than 35 miles from Hollywood, Anaheim is perfectly situated for making the most of a Southern California getaway. But most visitors never make it that far, as Disneyland Park has long dominated the city’s tourism scene. As Walt Disney’s original park, it has a handful of classic attractions that, though upgraded over the years, have been around since the park opened in 1955. You can ride the Mad Tea Party spinning teacups, hop on the King Arthur Carrousel, or sail in the Storybook Land Canal Boats (Walt Disney personally planted the small pine near Geppetto’s home).

Disneyland Park has plenty of modern rides too, including Cars Land, one of the newer additions to Disney California Adventure Park and a life-size re-creation of the town from Disney Pixar’s Cars. The highlight here is the slot-car attraction, which puts you in an automated vehicle that swerves around animatronic characters before engaging another car in a high-speed race.

Hotel at a Glance: Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel

Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel is chock-full of kid-friendly fun. The hotel’s Snoopy-themed wing boasts artwork and plush toys featuring Charlie Brown’s pet beagle. Kids can even meet Snoopy at the hotel’s Amber Waves. It’s all just steps away from the famed Knott’s Berry Farm theme park, home to ten roller coasters, water rides, and family-friendly shows.

• Make a splash in the outdoor pool or head to the Knott’s Soak City water park.
• Kid-friendly eats: Pizza, burgers, and other all-American favorites are on the menu at Amber Waves. 
• Play a friendly game on lighted sports courts.

Buena Park, California: Family-Friendly Entertainment Hub with Knott’s Berry Farm

Southern California is practically synonymous with entertainment: throw a stone and chances are decent you’ll hit a theme park, aquarium, beach boardwalk, or Hollywood. Buena Park, just 20 miles southeast of LA, is home to Knott’s Berry Farm. From its humble beginnings as a berry stand in the 1920s, the theme park has grown to include dozens of adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, water rides, and carnival amusements.

Hotel at a Glance: Sands Regency

If you’re in Reno to hit up the casinos, staying at Sands Regency puts you steps from the slots. The hotel/casino boasts more than 600 of the “loosest slots in town,” plus tables for blackjack, poker, and craps. If that’s not enough, there are six daily games of bingo for you to prove you’re the luckiest person in all of Nevada.

• Grab a bite at one of five onsite restaurants, including a 24-hour outpost of Mel’s Diner (of American Graffiti fame).
• Wet your whistle at one of the bars. The 3rd Street Lounge boasts 30 beers on tap, plus a menu of cocktails. This deal comes with five drinks per room per stay.
• Where you’ll stay: Stylish guest rooms come with WiFi (included in the resort fee).
• Unwind in the penthouse health club which includes a sauna and fitness room.
• Scenic day trip: The hotel is only about a 30-minute drive from Lake Tahoe.

Reno, Nevada: Casino City with Arts and Outdoor Adventure

Reno lives up to its billing as “The Biggest Little City in the World” thanks to its flashy casinos, cultural centers, and restaurants worthy of a much larger metropolis, all packed together on Virginia Street. If you need a break from courting Lady Luck at the big gaming palaces such as Circus Circus and Harrah’s (which was born here), head to the Truckee River Arts District to explore the Nevada Museum of Art and the National Automobile Museum. Because of its location at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and just east of Tahoe National Forest, the city also puts visitors within reach of rushing rivers and high mountain ranges for hiking, rafting, and gold-rush reenacting.

Hotel at a Glance: Avanti International Resort

The Avanti International Resort is set on International Drive, one of the most convenient locations if you want to explore Orlando’s theme parks. The resort makes that easy—its shuttle will take you to top attractions including Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, and Universal Orlando Resort. You’ll also be within walking distance of shops and themed restaurants.

• Hit the mock beach: The resort’s sprawling outdoor pool and water playscape are surrounded by golden sand, lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a beach-volleyball court.
• Spacious rooms are designed for families; they feature refrigerators, bold color schemes, and HDTVs.
• Fuel up with Starbucks coffee in the lobby.
• Turn kids loose at the onsite arcade, complete with air hockey and video games.
• Award: A TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2017

Orlando, Florida: World-Famous Theme Parks and Cultural Surprises

Located in the center of Florida, Orlando may be forever associated with the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks—the world’s most-visited entertainment resort. Spanning roughly 30,000 acres, it encompasses four theme parks, two water parks, five golf courses, and the Disney Springs® Area. There’s no shortage of things to do here: begin your day by boarding a rocket-shaped three-seater that climbs to 180 feet before entering a deep black tunnel and racing past stars, satellites, and constellations. Walk across the park to sample Moroccan cuisine for lunch, or ride a dune buggy through a haunted mansion. Before heading back to the hotel, take in the nightly fireworks, laser, and water show. One of the most popular family destinations in the world, sunny Orlando is also home to Universal Orlando—which includes The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—SeaWorld, and Gatorland.

Those hoping to shake up the typical theme-park-dominated itinerary can head into downtown Orlando’s vibrant arts district. The neighborhood boasts venues such as CityArts Factory, a multifaceted patchwork of gallery spaces, and SAK Comedy Lab, which hosts family-friendly improv shows five nights a week.