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Home to the hottest hotels and attractions across the globe, it's no surprise the Las Vegas pool scene out-sizzles the competition. With the growing popularity of the city's pool destinations rivaling the lure of its legendary nightclubs, thousands are finding that Las Vegas' 'daylife' is just as hot as its nightlife. This summer promises to be bigger and better than ever with the debut of three hot new pools all within Las Vegas' newest destination, CityCenter. Whether visitors want to soak up the scene at the newest pools on The Strip, go all-in at a beachside casino or dare to be bare at a luscious, adults-only retreat, daytime is the right time to dive into Las Vegas summer fun.

ARIA Resort & Casino

• Guests of The Strip's newest destination resort, ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter, are invited to escape to a sensual paradise offered by its three distinctive pools. Shielded by a lush landscape of yucca, acacia and palm trees, guests also can enjoy unique water features which arc gracefully overhead as well as three hot tubs. Dozens of umbrellas fill the expansive 215,000-square-foot pool deck, providing a cool break from the Las Vegas sun. For a pampering experience, ARIA's lavish cabanas pair superior service with such high-tech indulgences as 42" LCD televisions, iPod docks and Wi-Fi Internet access. The open-air Breeze Café or Pool Bar allow for indulgent al fresco dining. Pools are open to hotel guests from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April; hours of availability will extend in the summer months. For more details on ARIA's pool offerings, visit www.arialasvegas.com.
• Also at ARIA, LIQUID Pool Lounge by The Light Group is an adults-only experience offering the ultimate in poolside opulence. A state-of-the-art sound system and world-class DJs set a lively mood as guests enjoy the exclusivity and seclusion provided by towering palms. Luxe cabanas are equipped with 40" flat-screen televisions and offer chaise lounges, plush daybeds and access to two semi-private dipping pools. For poolside refreshments, LIQUID features a playfully sophisticated menu with such delectable choices as King Crab & Jalapeño Tacos and LIQUID-Ritas. LIQUID is open to the public Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 30 and will be open daily beginning May 1. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Entry charge applies. For additional information on LIQUID, visit www.lightgroup.com.

Bellagio

• The beautiful poolscape of Bellagio transports guests to Italy, without the jet lag. With five Mediterranean-inspired pools, including two heated lap pools, guests can enjoy everything from carefree lounging to a cooling workout. Set amidst elegant citrus trees and landscaped gardens, the complex features hand-carved Italianesque stone fountains and Mediterranean-designed tile. Guests also can experience the delectable new menu of the Pool Café, take cover in luxurious cabanas with semi-private patios, or revel in the pampering attention of the pool attendants. Bellagio's pools currently are available to hotel guests 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; hours will extend during the summer months. For more information about Bellagio's poolside indulgences, log onto www.bellagio.com.

Vdara Hotel & Spa

• High above Harmon Circle on the third level of Vdara Hotel & Spa, Vdara Pool & Lounge is a pool experience like no other. Featuring phenomenal views of CityCenter, the sleek 40,000-square-foot poolscape is filled with comfortable chaise lounges, plush daybeds and indulgent cabanas. Be the envy of the crowd and reserve a special spa cabana, providing unique poolside services that will nurture and revive. An open-air lounge pairs made-to-order cocktails with gourmet tapas including Vietnamese Summer Rolls, Yellowtail Tuna Ceviche and Fried Lobster Corn Dogs. The pool is open to hotel guests 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For more on Vdara Pool & Lounge, visit www.vdara.com.

MGM Grand

• A privileged playground for partygoers, glitterati and celebrities, WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand combines the best elements of the city's club scene with matchless poolside amenities. At a spacious 53,000 square feet, Vegas' first ultra pool features two saltwater pools and six jetted spas. Elite VIP service and renowned entertainers are standard. On April 24, reality stars Kim and Khloe Kardashian will host sister Kourtney's 31st birthday bash poolside for all to see. WET REPUBLIC is open to the public daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Entry charges apply. For more information, visit www.wetrepublic.com.
• The larger MGM Grand Pool complex provides almost seven acres of dynamic swimming and sunbathing areas. Guests can enjoy four swimming pools including one lap pool, three large whirlpools, a lazy river, sparkling fountains and tropical waterfalls. Private cabanas set the mood for ultra relaxation while the Cabana Grille offers tempting summer fare. The poolscape is open to hotel guests from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout April; hours extend even longer during the summer months. Visit www.mgmgrand.com for more details on MGM Grand's pool offerings and amenities.

Mandalay Bay

• Mandalay Bay ups the pool scene ante with Mandalay Bay Beach. Spanning 11 acres, this fan favorite invites guests to body surf in the wave pool, relax in the lazy river, make sand castles on a beach filled with real California sand, hit the jogging trail or retreat to a private cabana, bungalow or villa. Just steps from the waves, the three-story glass-fronted Beachside Casino features the open-air Beach Bar & Grill on the first level; the first climate-controlled beachside gaming on The Strip can be found on the second; while the spectacularly exclusive Villas Soleil reside on the third. Mandalay Bay Beach is open to hotel guests 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April; hours will extend through the summer months.
• Mandalay Bay's fun Concerts on the Beach series invites music-lovers to bring blankets, slip on their flip-flops and hit The Beach, where they can wade into the surf or rent a relaxing beach bungalow or villa for an unforgettable summertime music experience. Kicking things off this season is popular country music singer Gary Allan who will bring his high-energy hits to Mandalay Bay Beach April 17. More events will be announced soon. Concerts on the Beach are open to the general public. Tickets are available through the Mandalay Bay Box Office at (877) 632-7400.
• Adjacent to Mandalay Bay Beach, the adults-only Moorea Beach Club features dipping pools, chaise lounges, comfortable daybeds and private pavilions. Taking relaxation to the next level, guests also can indulge in rejuvenating poolside spa treatments. Moorea Beach Club is open to hotel guests 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Entry charges apply.
  
  For more information on Mandalay Bay poolside amenities and entertainment, log onto www.mandalaybay.com.

The Mirage

• Guests can dare to reveal (almost) all at Bare Pool and Lounge at The Mirage. European-style sun-worshipping invites guests to experience the ultimate in poolside pampering - sans tan lines - while ensconced within the privacy of towering palms. DJ-spun music sets the mood at this luxe escape, featuring intimate cabanas, plush daybeds and two luxury dipping pools. Bare is open to the public Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beginning May 1, Bare will open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Entry charges apply. For more information on Bare, visit www.lightgroup.com.
• The Mirage main pool complex offers a lush tropical oasis with two pools, jetted spas and cascading waterfalls. Cabanas offer comfy lounge seating on private patios, flat-screen televisions, iPod docks, pool rafts and misting systems, among other amenities. Paradise Café and Dolphin Bar provide light summer fare and cooling refreshments. The Mirage pool complex is open to hotel guests daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout April; hours will extend in the summer months. For additional information, visit www.mirage.com.

Monte Carlo Resort & Casino

• The refreshing poolscape of Monte Carlo includes The Strip's first wave pool and a meandering lazy river. To escape the sun, guests can rent cabanas that rival some living rooms, with chairs, loveseats, coffee and end tables, privacy curtains, flat-screen televisions, telephones, ceiling fans, and more. Poolside servers offer a full range of cocktails as well as appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and pizzas, all made to order. Poolside massage treatments are available on weekends. Monte Carlo's pool complex is open to hotel guests daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; hours extend longer during the summer months. For more details, log onto www.montecarlo.com.

New York-New York Hotel & Casino

• The pool at New York - New York provides an energizing yet refreshing guest experience with views of the New York-New York skyline as well as the thrilling dives of The Roller Coaster. Sunbathers can indulge in the pool's crystal-clear sparkling waters, as well as three tranquil whirlpools. Private cabanas and poolside chair massages also are available. The pool complex is open to hotel guests from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; hours extend longer during the summer months. For more information, visit www.nynyhotelcasino.com.

Luxor Hotel & Casino

• Luxor's exotic poolscape features four large swimming pools and four invigorating whirlpools. The 125,650-square-foot complex also provides private cabanas and VIP poolside seating options. A complete poolside retail shop allows easy access to swimwear, sunglasses, sun care products and casual wear. Grab a quick bite or cooling drink from Oasis Terrace Snack Bar or Pool Bar. Luxor's pool is open to hotel guests 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; hours will extend during the summer months. Non-guests may purchase pool access for $10 per person. For additional details on Luxor's poolside offerings, visit www.luxor.com.

Excalibur Hotel & Casino

• A paradise fit for royalty, Excalibur's recently renovated pool area now features 60,000 square feet of tropical landscaping with four pools including a separate pool for guests 16 years of age or older, two spas, two water slides, and "Drenched" restaurant and bar. Plentiful seating abounds, with the addition of 800 new deck chairs. The pool is open to hotel guests 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For more information, log onto www.excalibur.com.

Circus Circus Hotel & Casino

• Fun is the name of the game at Circus Circus whether guests experience the excitement of the hotel's Big Top circus acts or frolic in one of its colorful pools. A nearby snack bar keeps visitors refreshed while enjoying the hot summer sun. Pools are currently open to hotel guests 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; from Memorial Day to Labor Day, hours will extend to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.circuscircus.com.

This summer, Las Vegas visitors are invited to escape the heat by diving into the one-of-a-kind pools of MGM MIRAGE. With incredible deals available to all, a soothing - or scintillating - poolside getaway is just a click away at www.mgmmirage.com.

M Resort Spa Casino, the newest $1 billion resort casino located on South Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway, opened its doors to thousands of anxious patrons at 10 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Driven by a personal, hands-on service approach, the M Resort offers the best service and value in gaming, entertainment and dining. The resort opened in its entirety with an electrifying fireworks show at 9:50 p.m.

The M Resort is the product of a collaboration between Anthony A. Marnell III, Chairman and CEO of the M Resort and his father, architect Tony Marnell, Chairman of Marnell Corrao Associates, the premier construction and development company responsible for notable projects throughout Las Vegas including Wynn, Treasure Island, the Mirage, Caesars Palace and the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Since 1976, the Marnell family name has been synonymous with architectural vision, quality and integrity. The Marnells set the standard for casino-resorts worldwide with the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, which became the benchmark for many innovations in Las Vegas and throughout the world that are still widely used today. The M Resort includes both architectural innovation as well as the Marnell brand of hospitality.

"Working with my father on the M is one of the best experiences of my life," said Anthony A. Marnell III. "He has worked with a number of major casino-resort properties, and I think that over the last 40 years there are things he's wanted to do and there are things that I've seen that I believe should be different in casino-resorts. He and I have had the opportunity to collaborate and the result of that is the M."

Cutting-edge technologies have been added to the resort to ensure guests receive the highest level of service. The M Resort includes always-on, seamless wireless coverage throughout, allowing guests in different parts of the resort to access wireless voice and data services, mobile phones, BlackBerry(TM) devices, PDAs and laptops. In addition, an on-site gas station and M Pharmacy provide unique amenities for locals and tourists.

"I believe the M Resort has a lot to offer tourists and Las Vegas locals and exceptional service is at the top of the list," said Marnell. "The M has been laid out very differently than other Strip resorts and local casinos. Every detail has been thought about over and over again. We are confident the M will raise the bar for resort-casinos and express the future of the industry."

Residing on more than 90 acres and situated 400 feet higher in elevation than the resort-casinos on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, the M Resort provides optimal views of the famous skyline from the rooms, restaurants and lobby within the resort. The M Resort embodies a unique contemporary architectural design and is infused with rich colors, subtle horizontal lines and finely crafted materials.

ROOM AMENITIES

The M Resort offers 390 exceptionally appointed, oversized guest rooms and suites ranging from 550 to 2,400 square feet. The guest rooms and suites are richly designed with beds featuring a pillow-top mattress and fine linens. Each room offers a living space that includes high-technology amenities such as a Bose(R) Wave(R) sound system, iPod(R) docking station and 42" HD LCD flat screen television. The spa-like bathrooms offer guests a marble vanity with double sinks, inlaid mirror television and separate bathtub and shower. All resort rooms and suites feature automatic lighting controls for energy efficiency and floor to ceiling windows with unrivaled views of the Las Vegas Strip or mountains. Uniquely designed, more than 70 percent of the rooms at the M Resort provide views of the world-famous Las Vegas skyline.

DINING

Dining is the heart and soul of the M Resort, with nine restaurants and five destination bars, all owned and operated by the Marnells. With a passion for food and a desire to introduce new culinary experiences to the public, the M Resort offers a wide variety of dining choices that are designed to become another form of entertainment. The resort has dedicated a block of more than 30,000 square feet of kitchens and culinary facilities to support the nine dining outlets that also feature their own exhibition-style kitchens.

"Food and beverage is not an afterthought at the M Resort. It is our centerpiece and we believe it will be one of the many reasons our guests visit us again and again," said John Lipkowitz, Executive Vice President and General Manager, M Resort. Lipkowitz has been influential in the conceptualization of many Vegas firsts by using his extensive culinary background and operational expertise to bring the first James Beard Out of House events to a Las Vegas resort in 1995.

Each restaurant was developed to allow for innovative social environments and the majority feature outdoor dining terraces with paramount views of the Las Vegas Strip. The dining line-up includes: Studio B Show Kitchen Buffet, which incorporates a live action cooking studio; Marinelli's, featuring authentic Italian dishes with recipes from the Marnell family recipe book; Terzetto, a steak and seafood restaurant with Terzetto Oyster Bar providing a casual dining option; Veloce Cibo, the top-floor restaurant and lounge; Red Cup Cafe, an art-deco inspired 24-hour eatery serving American, Asian and south-of-the-border dishes; Hostile Grape, a wine cellar, bar and tasting room; Baby Cakes, a European-inspired patisserie; Vig Deli, an eatery next to the race and sports books and Piazza Grille, a Mediterranean casual dining outdoor restaurant near the expansive pool. The restaurant mix provides a fresh approach to casino dining and was specifically designed to meet the needs of the surrounding Las Vegas community and discerning tourists alike.

M Resort takes great care in preparing dishes to ensure they are made from fresh, quality ingredients, some of which are homegrown and all are hand-picked and made-from-scratch. Terzetto will include a reserve list of prime cuts of beef from the Marnell family ranch and Marinelli's will feature selections from the Marnell family recipe book as well as a selection of wines from the Marnell private label.

GAMING

With guest comfort and convenience top-of-mind, the casino floor at the M Resort is designed to provide them with the best gaming experience Las Vegas has to offer. From the industry's most comfortable and easy-to-move chairs, to the latest gaming technology and the most convenient floor design, gaming at the M Resort puts the guest first. The resort offers nearly 1,900 of the newest and most popular slots, a 12-table poker room, 64 table games including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Mini Baccarat and Pai Gow. Dealers are assigned to tables for an entire month making it easy for players to find a familiar face.

Video poker players will enjoy payouts of up to 100 percent return and the best progressives. Located adjacent to the M Race & Sports Book, the poker room offers 12 tables and features Texas Hold Em' limit and no-limit variations and daily tournaments. For added convenience, a text or television message will inform players that their seat is ready. The technology continues with one of the industry's first offerings of handheld gaming as well as a server-based ready and full Ethernet floor.

At the heart of the M Resort casino floor lies a one-of-a-kind high-energy gaming area known as the Jewelry Box, which is exclusive to the resort. While many can only dream about having gorgeous emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds in their jewelry box, the M Resort's actually does, with each jewel representing a different payout. "There are 124 machines that randomly reward up to $5,000 to players," said Rich Strafella, Vice President of Casino Operations, M Resort. Every Jewelry Box reward is celebrated with a dazzling visual presentation for everyone to enjoy. iMagine Rewards card members can use their points for cash back, comps and free play including M Resort's on-site gas station and car wash, M Pharmacy, dining, rooms and suites.

RACE & SPORTS BOOK

M Resort's Race & Sports Book is a state-of-the-art betting arena with optimal viewing. Adjacent to the Vig Deli, the race and sports book mixes the comforts of home with cutting-edge technology and high-energy gaming excitement. Designed with guest comfort in mind, the race and sports book offers traditional and VIP lounge seating to create a relaxed atmosphere where service is just as important as the game. With an adjacent access point and easy access to parking, the race and sports book is convenient for bettors wanting to make a quick stop or an extended stay to enjoy M Resort's amenities. The M Resort Race & Sports Book offers individual player betting terminals, lines on all major race and sports events including NASCAR(TM), golf, tennis and boxing as well unique betting propositions and electronic betting options. Beer lovers can unite inside 32º Draft Bar near the race and sports book, where brews are served at the ideal temperature, the coldest temperature in town right from the tap.

ENTERTAINMENT

Entertaining at every turn, headline concerts, themed pool parties, festivals and other special events will be offered at the 100,000 square foot Villaggio Del Sole Pool and Entertainment Piazza, which will showcase headline entertainment and an unprecedented backdrop of the Las Vegas Strip. Ravello Lounge features nightly live performances by top bands and a late night DJ.

High atop the M Tower, Bar Veloce's social and contemporary atmosphere is coupled with spectacular views of the Las Vegas Strip. An open front bar allows mixologists to interact with guests and prepare cocktails to order. Live DJ entertainment in the evening hours and special "Velocity" nights will take place.

M Resort's Lobby Bar provides an entertaining ambiance of live piano and other instrumental performances while guests can order specialty cocktails, wine and beer as well as dishes from either the Oyster Bar or Marinelli's. Residing at the center of all the action is the stylishly-chic M Bar which features M mixologists and the striking "M Girls."

MEETING SPACE

For the meeting planner, the M Resort offers more than 60,000 square feet of open and dynamic conference space, including a 17,400 square foot ballroom, multiple reception areas and a convenient business center. Designed for optimal customization, the M Resort provides the latest technology and connectivity along with unmatched flexibility.

"Because the M Resort is a boutique property, we're able to really work with planners, especially those with small to mid-sized meetings, to provide them with personalized service and the options and flexibility to achieve their meeting objectives," said Drew Varga, Executive Director of Sales, M Resort.

SPA

For the ultimate in relaxation, guests can indulge and experience revitalization like never before inside the 23,000 square foot Spa Mio. This world-class spa provides the latest treatments and pampered services. Spa Mio offers 16 treatment rooms, sauna, steam and Jacuzzi wet areas, full-service salon and barbershop and a state-of-the-art fitness center - all with spectacular views of the pool and events piazza, Villaggio Del Sole.

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