If you are planning a trip to Las Vegas and want a place to cool off from the hot Sin City sun, there are many hotels that offer fabulous pools, rivers, and even lagoons. Or perhaps you wish to rest your party-stricken muscles with a dip in a soothing Jacuzzi or pool-side hot tub. Hotel pools are typically only open to their guests unless you are visiting someone who is staying at that hotel or crashing a party there. While you’re looking for a place to stay while visiting Las Vegas, consider some of these great Vegas hotels that have amazing pools.

Circus Circus Hotel Pool

Circus Circus has three outdoor pools on their property. Each pool is adjacent to a different part of the resort and RV Park. They provide chaise lounges for guests to relax in, as well as plenty of fresh towels and refreshments. The Cabanas are on a first come first serve basis, so if you want one you be Las Vegas Hotel Pools for Bachelor Party tter get there early. There are also three Jacuzzi tubs located in the pool area for your use. The pool is heated and stays at a comfortable 80 degrees. The cement poolside is surrounded by beautiful landscaping.

Planet Hollywood Hotel Pool

You can enter the hotel pool at Planet Hollywood from the sixth floor of the hotel. When you first enter the pool area you welcomed to a large open area where you can sit and read a book or just get a little sun. There are steps at each end of the area that lead to the pool area. Planet Hollywood designed the pool so that it faces in both a north and south direction so you never have to worry about getting sunburned. If you get hungry while you are there, you can get food at the Towering Palms Bar & Grille. It includes two 4,500 square foot pools that are heated and comfortable. The hotel provides fresh towels for you, and there are also two Jacuzzis. Enjoy two refreshing bars if you would like to enjoy a cocktail in pool parties. There are chairs and chaises that you can use, or you can purchase a cabana for the day.

Imperial Palace Shangri-La Pool

The Imperial Palace Shangri-La has one medium-sized outdoor pool that is regularly heated. The hotel provides fresh towels for you, and it includes a Jacuzzi for you to enjoy. There is cocktail service provided by the hotel, or you can visit the bar at the pool. You can even play beer pong if you desire. There are many chairs and chaises on a first come first serve basis. You can rent a cabana for the day for your entire party. There are palms and greenery that border the pool, with many benches. A small waterfall is part of the scenery. You can enjoy the luau season in the summer on the Shangri-La pool.

The Las Vegas pool parties are just one of the major perks of many hotels in Vegas and becoming more and more popular for bachelor parties in Las Vegas. Along with the many amenities and features of some of Vegas’ most famous hotels, you can get the rest and relaxation you need at the Vegas hotel of your choice.

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Today brings a brand new guest post from one of the hottest groom bloggers on da block. Straight from the mean streets of the Emerald City, here’s Ian from A Groom’s Diary. Pay close attention Seattleites, this one’s for you.

The Hangover changed bachelor parties forever. While unrealistic and completely insane, it shed light on a world that women had always looked at with a crooked eye, wondering whether or not they were getting the whole story. So in a way, it raised the bar for anyone planning a bachelor party. Not only do you have to put together a weekend that makes guys salivate, you have to do it in a place that can be guised as a cultural, wholesome vacation so you don’t get a veto from the bride (read: NOT LAS VEGAS!)

Fortunately for men on the West Coast, there are a variety of options.

There are the “spas and sunshine” of LA and Scottsdale. TRANSLATION: “Silicone, clubs, and golf.”

There is the “harbor-city charm and unmatched cuisine” of San Diego and San Francisco. TRANSLATION: “Lululemon pants and bars that encourage shots before 10:00 AM.”

There is the “craft beer and international menus” of Portland and Vancouver, BC. TRANSLATION: “LOTS of craft beer and strip clubs that make Charlie Sheen blush.”

And of course there is the “coffee shops and progressive charm” of Seattle. TRANSLATION: “Uh…why are we going to Seattle?”.

Well there are two possible answers: A) like me, you live here and chose an uninspired Best Man or B) like me, you’re deathly afraid of your fiancée.

But let’s say you do wind up in the Emerald City. It’s a bachelor party! It can’t be all-bad, right? The where sucks, but won’t the Who, What, When, How and Why make up for it? Let’s investigate…

WHO: Every bachelor party has the same characters. The further you get from home, the smaller your group gets, but the more-pronounced the characters become. You’ll need at least one of each of the following:
Nervous Best Man: His wife trusts him and he’s a great guy, but his credit card is down on all of the weekend’s activities and he is frightened. (With good reason.)
Married Guy who Clearly Wants to get Divorced: Shots? “Two please.” Strip clubs? “Can we rent the whole place to ourselves?” Chasing college-aged girls around town and making another guy stay up with him at their place until 6 AM? We don’t even want to know…
Guy Married to one of the Bridesmaids who you Like but Don’t Completely Trust: Yes, he tells his wife about every trip to the restroom, but believe me, he’s not going to sell you out. In fact—by the end of the weekend, he and your Best Man may be the only two people you are speaking to.
And of course…
The Friend Who Disappears for the Entire Weekend: He’ll lose his cell phone in the cab from the airport, so make sure he’s carrying traveler’s checks…

WHEN: First off, don’t be the guy who has his bachelor party the week of his wedding. Even a pastor’s bachelor party requires two months of downtime before the bride is speaking to you again, so make sure you’re well in advance of the big day.

As far as Seattle goes, the summer normally stretches from the first weekend in August through the second weekend in August…so I’d aim for something in that range.

Who needs stripppers when you can throw fish?

WHAT: Seattle has all kinds of places for us to spend time. … … Right? The Space Needle: I know. A restaurant/bar shaped like a spaceship that sits above the ocean and spins sounds like a cocktail of awesome, right? Well it’s great, but with a clientele that includes exactly no one between the ages of six and forty-six and a spin-rate that leaves vertigo patients asking them to “crank it up!” it has the bachelor-party-desirability of the Oxygen Network.

Throwing Fish at Pike Place Market: You’ve seen it on the Today Show and every time there is a major sporting event in the Seattle-area, and yes—it is hilarious, fun and unique. But if you come home from your bachelor party and your fiancée asks you what you did and you respond, “It was awesome. I caught a flying salmon at the Public Market!” go ahead and consider the wedding cancelled. Do not pass GO. Do not collect a wedding band. Even though you’re telling the truth, she will not buy it for a second, and you really can’t fault her for that.

Starbucks: You’re not really going to Starbucks because you’re in Seattle, are you? I love Starbucks. I go there 2-3 times a day. BUT SO DO YOU! There are eleven locations within two blocks of your home! If you want Starbucks, get it! But really? You’re making a pilgrimage to a store that looks exactly like the one you visit every morning??

And in case you’re wondering, no. I do not work for the Seattle Tourism Board.

HOW: Unlike Lake Havasu or South Lake Tahoe, Seattle is a major city with a major airport. Alaska Airlines offers flights from anywhere in the west and many national hubs. If you’re cooler than me, Virgin American and Jet Blue can offer a hip, high-service flights into Sea-Tac. But most of you will fly Southwest, because you’re cheap, tasteless, bus-riders who enjoy Southwest’s communist seating policies.

WHY: God, I don’t know.

Felix Hernandez

I mean you only get one bachelor party and you chose Seattle? You must not have very good self-esteem.

Of course…you could make it tolerable by staying at the freaking awesome Arctic Club Hotel downtown, head to one of the biggest/best microbreweries in the country (Pyramid), right outside the greatest ballpark in the world (Safeco Field) and see the greatest pitcher in the world (Felix Hernandez) throwing in the mid-90s. Then grab a party-bus (from British Motor Coach) to Ballard for a dive-bar pub crawl with about 10,000 University of Washington sorority girls…

And then stumble to one of Portage Bay Café’s locations for the best waffle bar on this planet or any other. Maybe jump the pond to the eastside and rent a ski boat or two on Lake Washington to soak up the views of two mountain-ranges and more than a few bikinis in the country’s fittest city.

If you’ve got the energy, finish off the weekend with a night of high-class shuffleboard and soft-pretzels (oh—and a buttload of beer) at The Bravehorse. Or if you want to class it up a bit, arrange a private tasting at Seattle Caviar or the Fat Cork.

And if you really want to make it an event, time it during Seafair, the world’s greatest fleet-week, combining the fun of the Blue Angels with hydroplane-racing, an absolutely perfect summer climate and alcohol. (Oh—and…um… “girls who are trying to earn beads.”…)

You know…if you’re into that kind of thing…

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Ian is the author of “A Groom’s Diary”, his journal chronicling the hilarity of the wedding-planning process…from the groom’s point of view. You can read the blog at http://agroomsdiary.blogspot.com Follow him on Twitter @agroomsdiary or Facebook!

Yesterday, we looked at the guy’s side of things, today it’s the women’s turn to see what Las Vegas has in store for the bachelorette weekend.

One of the major perks of the wedding planning process for the bride is the bachelorette party. Las Vegas offers opportunities for bachelorette parties for the wild or tame at heart. Bachelorette Vegas themed parties can be a one-night affair or last an entire weekend. Las Vegas is the quintessential hotspot to host a bachelorette party, featuring some of the world’s best nightclubs, gaming casinos, hotels, spas, and restaurants. With so many options, planning a fun filled event catered to the bride-to-be can be time-consuming, which is why we’ve selected these Las Vegas bachelorette party ideas to help plan this important event.

Las Vegas Tours

Take your bachelorette party goers on a tours of Las Vegas. Sun Buggy Fun will take your party around Las Vegas on dune buggies or ATV rentals. Each dune buggy can sit two, three, four or five people each. You can still plan to have a nice dinner at night with your party, but for a day-time event, plan to get dirty and have a lot of fun while touring Las Vegas dune buggy style. You can also book helicopter tours for your Vegas bachelorette party to view Las Vegas from the sky. There are many guided helicopter tours in Vegas, as well as private charters that you can book for your stagette party. From the ground or the sky, you can all that Sin City has to offer.

Las Vegas Nightclubs

For a great night out on the town, take your bachelorette party to the great nightclubs in Las Vegas. Visit the Night School 4 Girls where they can learn how to shimmy like a pro, or learn how to pole dance. You can also visit the famous Chippendale’s show, which all women in your group are sure to enjoy. If you prefer the calmness of nature, visit the Ghost Bar located in The Palm’s Hotel. The Ghost Bar has a lookout tower, which is one of the best known places in Las Vegas for outdoor viewing.

Las Vegas Spas

Take your bachelorette party to a wonderful spa in Las Vegas for total relaxation after a night out on the town. Treasure Island Las Vegas offers wonderful spa services for the bride-to-be and her friends. The Flamingo Spa and Fitness Center can give your bachelorette party Vegas a good workout, as well as a much needed pampering. They have whirlpool tubs that you can relax in or receive a professional massage. Bachelorette party groups can also enjoy wet and dry saunas, while being offered unlimited fresh towels, robes and refreshments. The Spa at Lakeside offers total relaxation, and is located in the Summerlin’s Desert Shores. Experience treatments from highly-skilled massage therapists for a great end to your bachelorette party event.

Organizing a bachelorette party in Las Vegas can be a daunting task, but this girls-only getaway retreat can become simplistic with Vegas bachelorette party packages. These packages will include all you need to have a great time in Sin City, including transportation and dinner reservations. Customize your bachelorette party package to suit the requirements of the bride-to-be and her guests.

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Ladies: what’s one thing your Vegas bachelorette party has to have? Let us know in the comments section below.

There’s no place quite like Las Vegas to spend your final days of bachelorhood. With amazing food, casinos, nightclubs, showgirls, and alcoholic beverages to spare, Sin City is your one stop spot for a memorable night out with friends or a weekend affair. Everything in the city is over-the-top, and these Las Vegas bachelor party ideas will not fail to impress. To host, plan, and execute the wildest Las Vegas bachelor event, you will need far more than a plane ticket. To get the most out of your trip to Vegas, create a plan of all the things you want to do so you don’t waste a single minute.

Restaurants

Start out with a palate-pleasing meal for your bachelor party. There are many fabulous places to eat in Las Vegas, no matter what type of food you desire. Las Vegas is home to some of the most famous celebrity chefs of the culinary world, including Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, and Bobby Flay. Make reservations for your party before you go to ensure there is enough seating for your entire party. Feed your Vegas bachelor party before you start the rest of your evening.

Nightclubs

After you have a fabulous meal, you can visit some of the famous Las Vegas Nightclubs for a night out on the town. It may be easier to hire a party planner to plan your night out for you. There are many party planners in Las Vegas that offer customizable Las Vegas bachelor party packages to make your stay in Vegas less chaotic. With the right party package, you can forget about waiting in long lines. The groom-to-be deserves VIP treatment on his last nights as a single man. These party packages also include tickets to the hottest shows in Sin City, such as Chippendale’s, as well as first class transportation to and from each event. Have your party picked up in a luxurious limo or move around freely in a large party bus.

Strip Clubs

If you hire a party planner, they can help you get into the best gentleman’s clubs in Las Vegas. Most bachelor parties are not complete without a stripper, such as the beautiful ladies at Club Paradise. At these strip clubs, you can see many different strippers and be sure to let them know who the bachelor is so he can receive “special treatment.” Of course, no pictures allowed at these clubs, as the bride to be may not be pleased with them. You certainly don’t want to get the bachelor in trouble before he gets married.

Other Activities

Las Vegas is known for its great casinos and gambling fun. There are also other special activities that you can do, such as go-cart racing or skydiving. You can take a tour of the desert while on horseback, or take a tour through Las Vegas on dune buggies. You can even rent a Maserati and drive down the Vegas strip, enjoying the sights, the people, and the continuous hussle and bussle of Sin City. Make your Vegas bachelor party incredible for all members of your party, especially the groom, by planning a memorable party.

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Have you given any thought to holding your bachelor party in Las Vegas? Would your bride-to-be support that decisions? Let us know in the comments section below.

There’s no place quite like Vegas to celebrate the last days of bachelorhood: casinos, shows, showgirls, food, drink and the list of things to do seem almost endless.  Everything in the city is over-the-top, making it the perfect place to party like a rock star.  There are many companies and travel agents that provide bachelor party advice or even planning, and depending on your budget, nothing is out of the question.

Start with gambling.  Poker should be played at least once, and there are Internet sites where you can read online poker news to increase your chance of success at the tables.  You may also decide to play the slots, roulette, or some of the other exciting table games.  All the hotels have gaming, of course, and your hotel is a good place to start or end the bachelor party.  But gambling is only one of the many adventures that await you in Las Vegas.

You will be likely to want to see at least one show – after all, glitz and glamor is what the city is all about.  From Cirque du Soleil, to shows that are much less family-oriented, there is something for everyone here.  Check out which shows are playing at which hotels – you may decide to stay at one hotel because your favorite show is on there.  But there are also plenty of shows playing at non-hotel locations to tempt you and your party.

Nightclubs abound, with all manner of dancing, drinking, gambling and entertainment.  If you’re planning the bachelor party, ask the other guys what type of shows they enjoy, then look through the listings to find the perfect one for your group.  The nightclubs can get very busy, with long lines, so you might want to take advantage of special VIP packages that are offered. These allow all of you to roll up in a limo and go straight into the club with a table waiting.  You can spend the night partying, rather than waiting in line.

Don’t forget to eat!  Having some food during the night is essential to keep up your energy levels and to absorb some of the alcohol.  Dining has been raised to a fine art in Las Vegas, where many of the world’s top chefs have restaurants.  Every cuisine is here, from Asian to Middle Eastern, American, French and Mexican.  Try a stop at Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant, or that of Bradley Ogden, Wolfgang Puck, or Daniel Boulud.

Depending on how long you’ll be in Vegas, you may want to try some other activities as well.  Golf is a favorite, but you can also drive a NASCAR car on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, skydive, zip line over canyons, or go on some of the most thrilling rides ever constructed.  Once you decide what your group would like to do, find a travel agent who specializes in Vegas vacations and lay out your requirements.  The agent will be able to pull together everything that you want to do into one fabulous, unforgettable vacation that you will remember for years to come.