In 2010, Travel & Leisure ranked Las Vegas No. 8 on its list of "America's 30 Most Romantic Cities," stating that although Vegas is renowned for its party atmosphere, it's also "ideal for rekindling passion." From luxury hotels to gourmet restaurants to nightlife that never stops, Las Vegas has a lot to offer couples.
One popular Las Vegas attraction for couples is a romantic gondola ride at The Venetian Resort on the Vegas Strip. Each gondola holds two couples, but you can have the boat to yourselves for an additional fee. Travel down the hotel's Grand Canal as the gondolier serenades you. Choose between the indoor route and outdoor route when you make a reservation, which must be done in person on the day of the ride.
For another romantic gondola experience, travel 30 minutes east of the Strip to Lake Las Vegas, the largest man-made lake in the country. Choose from a variety of romantic rides from Gondola Adventures, including the "Classic Cruise," which lasts one hour and includes complimentary champagne and a box of gourmet chocolates. Other options include dessert or appetizer cruises, as well as the top-of-the-line "Exquisite Dinner Cruise," a two-hour ride with three-course meal and champagne.
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-414-1000
venetian.com
Gondola Adventures
Main Dock, Monte Lago Village
Henderson, NV 89011
949-646-2067
gondola.com
With numerous luxury hotels and spas, Las Vegas is the perfect locale for couples to enjoy a private spa treatment. The WELL spa in The Platinum Hotel & Spa offers a "Platinum Painting Party" for two. Begin in a private steam room, where you can paint your partner with spa mud. A couples Swedish massage follows.
The "Couples Reflection Package" at the Bellagio is the ultimate indulgence. It's a 210-minute spa treatment that includes a custom couples massage, tandem soak in a warm Watsu pool, facials for two and specialty drinks in the spa's meditation room.
Platinum Hotel
211 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89169
702-365-5000
theplatinumhotel.com
Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
888-987-6667
bellagio.com
Las Vegas is known for its quirky wedding sites, offering everything from drive-through ceremonies to Elvis impersonators. For unmarried couples, a tour of the city's tackiest chapels just might lead to an impromptu wedding. For married couples that want to renew their vows, a hotel chapel might be a better option. According to Frommer's, most of the major hotels have their own wedding facilities, and the Bellagio's "lovely chapel" offers excellent customer service. The hotel's "Renewal of Vows" package includes the officiant and half-hour ceremony, bouquet, music and other amenities.
For the ultimate romantic setting for your vow renewals, head to the Paris Las Vegas hotel, which holds ceremonies on the observation deck of its Eiffel Tower, an exact half-scale replica of the original that rises 460 feet above the Strip.
Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
888-987-6667
bellagio.com
Paris Las Vegas
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
877-650-5021
parislasvegas.com/weddings/paris-las-vegas/
