Las Vegas: A Love/Hate Relationship

If you've read my previous blog about Vegas, you know I'm not a fan. This time around, I had company which made the couple of days spent in the City of Sin not bad at all. I even got to taste some really good Brussels Sprouts (which I am obsessed with) in not 1 but 2 restaurants! Beyond that, I saw the side of Vegas that wasn't all day clubs and night messes.

Arrive:

 

Stay: (Preferably the one within, you'll see what I mean ;) )

Vegas for the Epicurious:

Remember those Brussels sprouts I mentioned above? They're below and you can find them at +Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill.

Go to +Bellagio Las Vegas. See the fountains up close and personal from Todd English's Olive. Splurge on a good Malbec recommended by your server. Do all this while taking a bite out of this Chicken Margherita sandwich full of crispy prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, arugula, tomato fondue, basil aioli, toasted ciabatta and that comes accompanied by sweet potato fries. You're welcome.

There's the Fremont Experience. You don't have to keep your neck in pain for long. You can leave and go to Park on Fremont. If it's Tuesday get the "Street Tacos" and any of their drinks which come in cute mason jars. Then go take endless pictures of the Cinderella carriage on top of the roof and the "fucking beautiful" sign that must be instagramed. Spoiler alert: You may never get the perfect picture of the carriage due to lighting.

Park on Fremont

 

Street Tacos: Simply Delicious!

The Unicorn

While in Vegas, I did go and get one of these bad boys at +Yardbird Southern Table & Bar at the Venetian. Because... Bacon.

Lunch at Giadas

 

Rose Rabbit Lie: Brussels

 

Crush at the MGM: Moscow Mules and Small Plates before KÀ by Cirque du Soleil.

 

 

And of course... the theatrical dishes that surpass them all need no introductions.

Explore:

 

+Goorin Bros. Hats and cool décor

+The LINQ Literally be in your own bubble. With drinks and a 360 view of Las Vegas

 

 

Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat

 

The man himself was there: Siegfried Fischbacher

Sightsee for Free:

 

Fall of Atlantis Caesars Palace Forum Shops

Brahma Shrine: nestled in the Roman Plaza behind Serendipity 3

Bellagio Art, just look up

Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York

Statue of Liberty Replica in New York New York Hotel

Paris Globe at Paris Hotel

Until next time Vegas! You and I may still have a chance.

 

What are your thoughts on Vegas? Leave them below!

 

Xoxo, 

Jomary Jimenez

 

A Perfect Day in Resorts World Bimini

The most relaxing vacation you will probably ever take is only 50 miles from the coast of South Florida. Resorts World Bimini, located on North Bimini, a 7 mile long and 700 ft. wide island is a place best known as a gambler's destination. With my fabulous one night stay, I'd say that statement is questionable.

When travelling to Bimini, most choose Bimini SuperFast , which departs from the Port of Miami at 9am and reaches Resorts World Bimini at 12:30pm. I on the other hand, was lucky enough to fly over on a sea plane. 

Bimini From Up Top

Half an hour and a couple of selfies later, I arrive at RWBimini and the feeling of relaxation takes over. 

We (I like to travel in good company) are picked up from front desk in a black SUV and taken to our 3 bedroom 2 bathroom oceanfront villa. I was immediately enamored.

I grabbed a Kalik from the fridge and went outside. I couldn't believe I just opened the door and there it was, the Atlantic Ocean.

My first stop after choosing the best room (french doors that open out towards the ocean? Yes please!), was to feed the insatiable hunger that I possess. I stopped by The Healing Hole, an al fresco restaurant on property located next to one of two marinas.  Big screens, cheerful servers and a yummy conch salad is what you can expect. There is an open BBQ grill that smelled amazing and has me regretting not having tried it. This restaurant is open daily until late and has several games you can play while you wait for your food like Dominoes and a ring toss (where a hook is mounted to the wall and the object is for you to hook a ring by tossing the ring towards it).

Fed, I moved on to yes, a little casino action... It is there after all!

Being hungry again after a nice win, I opted for dinner at Sabor, Resorts World Bimini’s signature restaurant. Helmed by Executive Chef Jimmy Sakatos, Sabor, offers Prime Aged Steak and fresh seafood in a gorgeous setting overlooking one of the property’s two pools and MegaYacht Marina.

...But not before watching the sunset.

Lamb Chops from Sabor

Beautiful Sunset Bimini

By the time I left Sabor I was ready for bed! Tomorrow was another day and my seaplane was running late due to weather. I woke up the next morning to a plate of fresh fruit and sweeping views of the Atlantic.

Though this was just a 2 day 1 night trip, the relaxing ambiance and cool island vibe made the short trip one of the most serene experiences on a vacation I have ever had. I can't wait to go back and check out their new hotel coming in the winter. 

Here's the scoop on that straight from RWB:

"Coming in the winter of 2014, Resorts World Bimini’s new 305-room marina hotel will offer luxury accommodations, water views and state-of-the-art conference meeting space. Stylish and sophisticated, the hotel seamlessly blends the island's beauty with its modern interiors. Floor-to-ceiling windows in common areas offer abundant natural light, while thoughtful touches such as sleek furnishings, LED lighting and marble bathrooms create serene tropical havens in guest rooms and villas. A rooftop-pool with sweeping ocean views and in-water VIP tables will add to the hotel's elegant allure, along with a fitness center and full-service spa."

Now that you've read about my trip, how about you take a trip of your own? Have a passport? Perfect! Follow @rwbimini on instagram and repost the picture below for your chance to win a day trip for 2 to Resorts World Bimini aboard the SuperFast. The winner will be selected in a RANDOM drawing from all eligible entries on Monday, September 8th. Good luck!

Xoxo, 

Jomary Jimenez

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