The Venetian

Find all of the beauty and drama of Venice in a most unlikely place when you check into The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino on the Strip in Las Vegas. With soaring marble pillars, works of art and entire facades painstakingly recreated, not to mention actual canals with singing gondoliers gliding past, The Venetian captures the magic of Italy perfectly. The Grand Canal Shoppes, including some of the most sought-after designer names, and restaurants run by some of most highly regarded chefs, line the canals beneath vaulted, hand-painted ceilings. An 112,000 square foot casino awaits those ready to try their luck at the famed tables, while a variety of activities offer additional diversity. The Venetian is a chance to walk through halls of history, explore the beauty of one of Italy's most famous cities, and to experience the wonders that Las Vegas has to offer - in one spectacular resort.

Rooms and suites are lavish with stately furniture, including painted armoires, thickly draped half-canopies over the beds, and crown moldings on ceilings - not to mention plasma screen televisions. The marbled bathrooms feature glassed-in showers, deep soaking tubs, double sinks, and lots of space. Three pools and whirlpools await those wishing to soak in the sun, while the Canyon Ranch SpaClub is for those seeking even more relaxation. In addition to nutritionists, acupuncturists, physical therapists, masseuses, facialists and pedicure/manicurists, Canyon Ranch offers classes in yoga, Pilates, and rock climbing. Art aficionados will love the Guggenheim Heritage Museum, and gamers will find ample to do in the casino. Top off your day in one of nineteen restaurants, including Bouchon, run by Thomas Keller, who was named "America's Best Chef" by Time magazine. It's Italy in Vegas, and so much more.