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Cupid's Counsel

Perfect plans for every type of couple


By Kiko Miyasato

Oh what to do, what to do.

Cupid's favorite day has rolled around and you and your sweetie are stuck on how to share the most romantic date of the year. Well, don't fret – we've gathered some ideas to help you out. So whether you're surfing the Net trying to chart out the ideal celebration, or you and your honey are reading this together in bed (Wait, why are you reading in your bed? But I digress...), take a moment to thumb through these pages for some great ideas on how to spend a fabulous Feb. 14.

But remember, these are just suggestions. The Strip has hundreds of more options to experience, so get creative and have fun planning your itinerary.

The "we want to experience the classic Vegas vacation" couple

Stop by the Welcome to Las Vegas sign and have another visitor snap the perfect mantelpiece picture of you and your honey. Head on down to Fremont Street for $1 food specials, beer in a football and a VivaVision show. Speaking of shows, join the Bally's Jubilee! showgirls for a night of vintage entertainment. And nothing says kickin' it old-school Vegas more than grabbing a great steak at the Circus Circus Steakhouse. Winding down, head over to Bellagio's Fontana Lounge for some cocktails on the patio and spectacular views of the fountain show.

The "we're naughty and ain't ashamed of it" couple

Take a short drive off -Strip to the sexual and insightful Erotic Heritage Museum and then take Tropicana Avenue to Déjà Vu Adult Emporium to pick up some toys. To stimulate that libido, head over to Dos Caminos at The Palazzo to enjoy their specially themed aphrodisiac menu and then attend one of Vegas' adults-only sexy revues. Head to Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and stop by Frederick's of Hollywood to pick up the perfect sexy outfit – next stop, your room. Need I mention those pay-per-view movies?

The "let's really pump up the romance this Valentine's Day" couple

It's always romantic to have breakfast in bed, so splurge by ordering room service. Book the Loving Luxury spa treatment at Drift Spa and Hammam at Palms Place, where couples share private bath time together before receiving side-by-side massages. Enjoy a light lunch, Parisian-style, on the patio of Mon Ami Gabi at Paris. Intimate and incredible are two words to describe your dinner at Strip House at Planet Hollywood Resort, where an exclusive Valentine's Day menu features treats such as classic oysters Rockefeller. End your evening at Level 107 Lounge at Stratosphere, as intimate nooks and low lighting provide the perfect romantic escape.

The "we like the Strip but want to spend time away from it, too" couple

Just a short drive from the Strip lies Lake Las Vegas, where romance is definitely in the air. Take a romantic gondola ride on the lake or strap on some ice skates and grab your honey's hand as you glide across the floating ice rink. For some dessert delights, check out Ethel's Chocolate Factory, where the cactus garden is transformed into Lover's Lane, complete with romantically lit walkways. For a French dinner, make a reservation at Marché Bacchus, a Summerlin lakeside gem of a restaurant, a world away from the bright lights of the Strip.

The "we're wacky, we're fun and we miss our college days" couple

Live it up with the stars and take oodles of pictures at Madame Tussauds at The Venetian, then try Dick's Last Resort at Excalibur for a very politically incorrect lunch. For laughs, check out Carrot Top's outrageous prop comedy celebration at Luxor. Now, I definitely know drinks and a rowdy good time are on the top of this couple's list, so run over to McFadden's at Rio where the vibe of college craze days is still alive, well and intoxicating.

The "we like adventure and are ready for the extreme" couple

Head out to Boulder City and take the extreme to new heights by making that jump with Skydive Las Vegas. If being behind the wheel is more your type of adventure, check out Exotics Racing for high-end, fast-driving fun in cars like the Aston Martin and Ferrari. If steel turns the adventurous couple on, try firing off some rounds at The Gun Store. For sustenance, let your palate be adventurous, too, with the only Thai restaurant on the Strip, Lemongrass at Aria. Next, it's time to test those kidney abilities by guzzling down the 48-ounce Smokin' Hot Ace cocktail at Smokin' Hot Aces at The Venetian.

The "damn, we're hot, fashionable, hip and happening" couple

Have an A-list brunch at Simon at Palms Place, where Vegas' elite like to hobnob over eggs, and then head over to Crystals at CityCenter, the mothership of all shopping centers, which houses Tiff any's, the perfect place to visit on Valentine's Day. To make sure you and your sweetie look nothing short of phenomenal before you hit the town, schedule some treatments at Color – A Salon by Michael Boychuck at Caesars Palace. For the hipster dinner scene, secure a booth at N9ne Steakhouse at Palms. The perfect place for you to play is the newly opened, appropriately named Vanity at Hard Rock Hotel, a club that caters to your every vain whim.

Additional venues offering Valentine's Day specials

Call for more information.

Eve at Crystals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702.227.3838
Fantasy at Luxor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .702.262.4400
JW Marriott in Summerlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .702.869.7777
MonteLago Village Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702.564.4700
Nove Italiano at Palms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .702.942.6800
Rhumbar at The Mirage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702.791.7111
Rockhouse at Imperial Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702.699.7844
Trump International Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .702.982.0000
Valentine's dining at The Venetian/The Palazzo . . . . . . . . . 702.414.1000
Spago at The Forum Shops at Caesars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702.369.6300
The Lion King at Mandalay Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702.632.7600



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