Vegas & Grand Canyon

If you like amusement type rides, go to the top of the Stratosphere and ride the Big Shot.  That is one scary, but fun ride.  It's like a backwards free fall - you get shot up in the air - and you are already 1000 feet above the ground on the roof of the building. 

Win some money so your trip gets paid in full!

First, congrats to your wife!  I am glad to hear that she is in remission!

Second, VEGAS, baby!  I love that city.  There are ton of good clubs there, depending on what you want to do.  My suggestion is a trip to the Rio...it's a little off the strip, but not too far (I think there's a free shuttle that will take you there).  They have a Mardi Gras parade on the ceiling every couple of hours and a bar/club called the Voodoo Lounge that is on the roof.  For dance clubs, I've been to the Rum Jungle in the Monte Carlo, Studio 54 at the MGM Grand, and The Beach, which is off the strip.  All great places to go dancing.

I also agree with going to the top of the Stratosphere to do the Big Shot or the roller coaster.  It's a great ride - and a great view of the city.

Have a great time!!

First,

Congrats to you and your wife - your wife for going through grueling treatment and surviving and you for supporting her. Treasure Island has a show every two hours or so that's great. It's amazing what they do! Pirates of the Caribbean stuff pretty cool. Try to get off the strip and go "downtown," to see the amazing light show. They have more than 50,000 lights that cover a street that downtown that play a sort of cartoonish show with lights, and music. Get an ice cream cone and stroll and look up at the sky that looks like the Fourth of the July times 50!

Also don't forget to see the fountain show in front of the Belagio! Wonderful and beautiful. If you're wife likes shopping you guys can catch a bus from the MGM grand to Hendersen, Nevada where the Outlet malls are. Fantastic shopping inlcuding a Coach outlet store - my favorite.

Gladys Knight is playing there so if you like her go see her. I think Celine Dion is still at Ceasar's Palace.

Speaking of Ceasar's don't forget to go shopping there! They have a real Coach store to die for and they have about three dance clubs (don't know how young or young at heart you are!)

There's Studio 54 if you like to party.

Can you tell I've been to Vegas once or twice?

You guys might be gone by now but please add my congratulations and prayers to the pile

We hiked down the S. Kaibab trail to the second rest station with a group of not-in-such-great-shape kids.  If you're looking for an easier one I liked it.  It was the only one we got to go down though so I have no basis for comparison.  Next time I hope to hike Bright Angel. 

I also got to fulfill my dream of a run along the rim at sunrise....it was one tof the most beautiful sights I've ever seen.

Both great trails Cindy!  My son and I hiked down the South Kaibab, camped for 3 days in the bottom of the Canyon, and hiked out via Bright Angel.  It was a great trip and highly recommended if you ever plan to go to the GC and do something similar!