Welcome to Las Vegas!! Send the rest of the afternoon at leisure.   Maybe start with some casino hopping. Amidst the singing slot machines and the bustling gaming tables, from the carpets to the decor, every hotel holds true to a unique theme. One minute you’ll find yourself in the chic and tech-y lobby of The Cosmopolitan and the next you’ll be among the Egyptian ruins of The Luxor. Not to mention the iconic artwork that fills The Wynn or the wild kid-friendly carnival that is Circus Circus.

When in Rome, er, Vegas, it’s pretty much obligatory that you go to the Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian. These upscale, indoor shops are close to St. Mark’s Square and are decorated from floor to ceiling to feel like you’re visiting Venice. Complete with a water canal that runs through the center and working gondolas with singing gondoliers who operate them, this atmosphere is on point. While you’re there, check out the Palazzo Waterfall Atrium for seasonal displays on steroids.

OK, we’re hopping over to another country in Las Vegas land once again and this time, it’s for dinner and a pre-show action. Dinner on the patio at Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas is obligatory. This quaint French café  serves up damn-fine meals and offers an incredible dining experience. As you’re sipping on bubbly and replenishing your energy reserves, turn your attention to stage west, a.k.a.   The Bellagio Fountains. Performing their water ballet every 15 minutes from 8 p.m. - midnight, this ultra popular Las Vegas attraction can be the entertainment to your meal if you schedule your hunger pangs accordingly. Front row seats to the fountains and prime people watching – this is what we like to call the Las Vegas dinnertime trifecta.

If you feel up to it, let's meet for dinner around 9-ish.