Red Door Spa at Harrahs, Atlantic City, NJ

Let me tell you ladies, this is the ticket after a day of swimming & poolside  cocktails. This fabuolous spa is located in Harrah's in Atlantic City. I was able to walk in without an appointment & be greeted by the sweetest staff ever. They offered beverages & snacks.  I enjoyed a luxurious jacuzzi, and sauna followed by a shower with all the amenities. I am a fan of Elizabeth Arden Skincare Products & cosmetcis but had never visited their Spa. Martha who was so attentive to my needs, that  after my shower she brought out my skincare products that I use on a regular basis, I was so pleased. I left there refreshed, renewed & ready for some more fine dining & gambling. I highly recommend you stop in & enjoy the luxury for yourself. The Red Door Spa is located inside, Harrahs Casino.

Ripley's Believe It Or Not: Atlantic City, NJ

What an experience! This has to be the oddest place on the planet for seeing the kraziest memorbilia that Mr. Ripley  brought back to Atlantic City, to share with us who can't go to the ends of the earth to see first hand these oddities. Zelda was the Fortune Teller who of course read my fortune & it was a good reading, certainly fit my personality, how'd she do that, although I must say she looked so real it was scary. Next I went to the Sketch booth & had my daughter & my portrait sketched by the famous Leonardo DiVinci, very cool! Upon leaving this strange place we had to pass through a tunnel that twirled around with lights flashing, not my thing, I said No! I won't go in that, to my surprise a girl next to me said it's the only way to get out of here, so nervoulsy clutchihg my daughter I made it out of Mr. Ripley's bizzare world. Whoa! Gotta check this place out, a fun experience for all to see!

Also be sure and check out:  The 3D Statue of Michael Jordan created from recycled paper, plastic, wire and even broken glass shards, The Jellybean Roulette Wheel made from 14,000 jellybeans in different colors!  Everything is real! It is all amazing! Over 400 exhibits!

Visit: http://www.ripleysatlanticcity.com

The Museum is located at New York Avenue and Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.  For more information call:609.347.2001.

Prive Salon Review

My visit to New York began with hours of showers. I realized I needed some professional hair help to get me through my next up coming events. I was near the Soho Grand Hotel & next door was "Prive" I went in for a shampoo & blow out. This is a must stop for anyone before stepping out to a Play, fine dining or a party! I was greeted, offered a beverage & taken over to my relaxing shampoo. What a lavish experience. The shop had a beautiful ambience about it without being pretentious. My stylist Taeko began my blow out, I was a little skeptical if she could pull off the look I reserve for myself. My hair came out gorgeous, I was highly impressed with her artistic hair flair abilitiy. When I left Prive I was ready for my special evening out. I would recommend anyone needing a quick hair fix to stop by Prive for a great look!

Prive is located at 310 West Broadway, NY, NY 10013. visit: http://www.privesalons.com or call 212.274.8888.  Blow-outs start at $55.00 and up.  Call today!

Lance Burton Review at The Monte Carlo

Lance Burton Magic Show in Las Vegas

Lance Burton is the best magician I've ever encountered.  I saw his show in July with my daughter & returned to Vegas for my Anniversary making his show a must for my husband to see.  The show was incredible, & never a dull moment. I just don't know how he does it, making doves & geese disappear before your eyes, not to mention the showgirls. The Costumes were fantastic, & how did he go from the stage & end up on the Chandelier in the middle of the theatre with just a flash of a cape? Does he have a twin? His magic astonished my husband; he's never seen anything like it! I loved the part where he engages a boy from the audience to assist him; just to make him disappear before our eyes. Lance then get's into a car that is suspended in

air & drives off. Just amazing, you must see for yourself, definitely a 5 star master magician that will leave you in awe.-P.G. Aly

Showtimes:
Tues & Sat: 7:00pm & 10:00pm
Wed, Thurs & Fri: 7:00pm

Mezzanine $72.55
Balcony $66.50

For more information, call 877-386-8224 or 702-730-7160.

The Good Life: by P.G Aly

This is a new section written by my mom, P.G. Aly, since we went to Las Vegas in June together and didn't get to see and do everything possible, P.G. Aly decided to review "The Crazy Horse" and go back to "Lance Burton and "Prive" at Planet Hollywood. This is her first article she has ever published and I hope you enjoy her debut as the guest writer for "THE GOOD LIFE:  by P.G. Aly!"

Crazy Horse Review:

L'Art Du Nu

The show opened with an "Introduction Video" of the showgirls backstage preparing for their performance. I was impressed that all the girls had natural bodies & they were all the same height, size & shape, very stunning & in sync with one another. Part of the show consisted of each artistic show girl performing the different signs of the zodiac, explaining the characteristics of each sign & creating a dance or skit with music, some of it in French. The lighting was beautiful & striking with all the different designs& colors throughout the show. The "Crazy Horse Show" was both artistic & entertaining. I would recommend anyone visiting Las Vegas that this would be a must see show.

Ticket Information

Ticket prices are $50.50 & $60.50 Inclusive ALL SEATS (Includes LET & Handling Fee). Tickets can be purchased at any MGM Grand Ticket Outlet or MGM Concierge.

Crazy Horse Will-Call Booth is Open: 3:30pm - 11:00pm, Wednesday through Monday, closed Tuesday.

 Reservations

Buy your tickets online or call (877) 880-0880 between 6:00am - 11:00pm Pacific Standard Time. Enjoy the show!  -P.G. Aly 08.08

Mandara Spa, Prive and The Premium Outlets

Las Vegas Visitors Bureau

The Las Vegas Visitors Bureau is also one of the best resources when trying to figure out what best works in your schedule.

COMING SOON: The City Center (located between New York, New York and the Monte Carlo). New eco-friendly condos are currently under construction. The Mandarin Oriental will also be making it's Las Vegas debut.  The Prince of Dubai is one of the main investor's in this project. It seems as if Dubai also might be the New Las Vegas, but that's an entirely different article (or should I say, when and if I get a chance to visit Dubai).

Las Vegas truly does have something for everyone.  Most of the refreshments at the shows are reasonably priced and the locals treated us with gracious hospitality.

Glamour, Fun and Adventure is LAS VEGAS!

The Best of Las Vegas

As  promised here are my favorite Las Vegas events, attractions and everything in between:

The Miracle Mile Shops At Planet Hollywood: This mall has it all. Find the perfect outfit for a night on the town, also there are plenty of cosmetic stores to find the perfect must-have item in order to "gussy up"..Hungry visitors can have breakfast, lunch or dinner (and all three meals, if you want) under one roof. My personal pick would be the Hawaiian Tropic Zone--there's something for everyone here--a great menu to boot along with friendly, cute (easy on the eyes, scantily-clad servers, yet perfect for any age patron).

Folies Bergere At The Tropicana! When your passport isn't quite in order and you are determined to practice saying, 'Merci Beacoup.." This is the place to be.  This show will keep you guessing and the costumes are glorious!  Everything visiting Las Vegas should be about; beautiful women in stunning outfits complete with catchy numbers.  Drinks and snacks are reasonably priced to boot!

The Smith Center For The Performing Arts located at 6725 Via Usti Parkway is the perfect treat for taking a break from the Las Vegas Strip. Visit: www.TheSmithCenter.com for more information.

Also, The Symbolic Gallery is perfect for Rockstars, Models as well as people like you and me. If you want Glamour with an edge, this is a highly recommended stop while in Las Vegas.  The Symbolic Gallery is currently featuring an exhibit with everyone's favorite, supermodel: KATE MOSS with photos by (New York legendary favorite, Mick Rock).. Johnny Cash and R. Crumb are also part of this wonderful institution.

After all of the sightseeing my girlfriends and managed to do, we stopped by RA Sushi Bar twice for dinner (and then lunch).  Ra Sushi Bar is located in the Fashion Show Mall directly across from the Wynn Hotel (on the Northern part of the strip).  The prices were very reasonable and the quality was superb.  Ra Sushi Bar mixs a bit of rock and roll with style--another must do in Vegas.