Sunday, September 13, 2009

Last trip of the summer

Justin decided that we should take a trip before the summer ends and before grad school gets too crazy just as a short getaway and who am I to oppose a trip! We realized we haven't made our annual trek down to Las Vegas so that was the destination. (A little background history... Justin and I had our first date down in Las Vegas, so it was where our relationship really started and where Justin served his mission, so albeit strange to some to go there so frequently, it is kind of a special place for us to go).

We headed down Friday after work and stayed until Monday afternoon. We tried our a new hotel this time, as we do everytime, so it was the Planet Hollywood this time. I would recommend this hotel to anyone based strictly on it's location and view! We ended up staying on the 50th floor, I know it sounds high but it jumps from 6-23 and then from 38-50, which apparently isn't a floor many guests stay on so it was quiet and relaxing.

Since we like to try out different things each time we go, we actually didn't spend much time on the strip like we have done the last 2 times. The Miracle Mile Shops were in Planet Hollywood so we didn't have to go far for good shopping. We wanted to try a Las Vegas buffet, so we tried the Spice Marked in our hotel, as well as, see a new show, which was the "V"(Variety) show in our hotel.

The "V" show was okay, it kind of paled in comparison to the Cirque de Soleil show we saw a couple summers ago. And the buffet? Well we don't feel like we really ever eat our money's worth at a buffet (especially considering this was a $30 a pop buffet -- don't worry, it was a package deal with our room so it was included!), plus the food to be honest wasn't that great. Justin even got sick right at the tail end of dinner. Maybe I would recommend trying another hotel's buffet? If you've ever had a great experience at one in Last Vegas-let me know!

Anyway--here are some pics of our adventures. Oh we also went to the Freemont Experience, another 'new' thing we tried. There are some pics of that place as well.





5 comments:

kayla said...

FUN!! That is awesome that you got to get away for a while me and Greg need to do that soon. Goodluck with grad school Justin :) That is awesome that everything is working out. It looks like you guys are so happy together. We miss you!

Derek and Lisa said...

That sounds so fun! And Amy--you look absolutely gorgeous in your pics...as always! :)
We need to get together soon! Love you! :)

Jolee said...

I am so glad that you were able to get one last trip in. I know that Las Vegas is a special place for you guys! And I agree with you on the view in your room. It is seriously amazing. When we went ours was good but it didn't look over the fountains! Anyway hope all is well. I want to come see your place sometime!

Josh and Heather said...

Looks like you guys had fun in LV. Thanks for all the pictures, the more the better! Your view from your room looked pretty spectacular, makes me want to go stay on the 50th floor somewhere :)

Amanda said...

Looks like fun! I'm glad you had fun. Justin didn't tell me he got sick! Bummer! That boy has one sensitive tummy! There's nothing worse than food poisoning!