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TOP 5

Luxury Cruise Lines for Your Next Vacation

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

Restaurants

Esther’s Kitchen

Classic plates & seasonally-inspired creations are served in a warm setting with an open kitchen.

1130 S Casino Center Blvd #110, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Phone: (702) 570-7864 | Web: www.estherslv.com

Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge

Neon-lit lounge with romantic booths, fruity cocktails, elegant servers & flaming reflection pool.

985 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 735-4177 | Web: www.peppermilllasvegas.com

Carson Kitchen

Gourmet burgers, flatbreads & other small plates served up in sleek digs with a rooftop patio.

124 S 6th St Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Phone: (702) 473-9523 | Web: carsonkitchen.com

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Bazaar Meat

SLS Hotel’s sleek Philippe Starck–designed steakhouse for inven tive meat cuts.

2535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

Wing Lei

High-end Chinese dishes, includ ing a signature Peking duck in a swanky space at the Wynn.

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV

Sparrow + Wolf

Modern eatery with craft beer & cocktails serving innovative inter national bites in a stylish space.

4480 Spring Mountain Rd #100, Las Vegas, NV

Le Thai

Buzzy Thai spot offering noodles & curries with an outdoor patio that hosts DJ performances.

523 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV

Andiamo Steakhouse

Classic steak cuts share the menu with hearty Italian plates at The D Hotel’s posh chophouse.

301 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV

Honey Salt

Earthy, modern New American bistro & bar offering a kids’ menu & homemade desserts.

1031 S Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

Mizumi

Wynn restaurant presents gar den views & a Japanese menu mixing traditional & contempo rary cuisines.

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV

Top of the World American restaurant on the 106th floor of Stratosphere Tower with panoramic vistas.

2000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV

Other Mama

Creative seafood, Asian flavors such as sushi plus craft cocktails served in homespun environs.

3655 S Durango Dr #6, Las Vegas, NV

Nacho Daddy

A variety of nacho plates, Mexi can standards & drinks

113 N 4th St, Las Vegas, NV

EVENTS

Feb 12

Chinese New Year Vegas

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens celebrates the Year of the Ox with a captivating “A Season of Love” Lunar New Year display. Designed to bring prosperity, strength and tenacity in the new year, the gardens take inspiration from Asian art, architecture and culture. Visit bellagio. mgmresorts.com.

Apr TBD

Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival

One of the largest and liveliest celebrations of jazz and R&B music in the whole world. Standing out from typical music festivals and keeping in theme with the music genre is showcases, this festival encourages a picnic-style viewing experience. Learn more at cityoflightsmusicfestival.com.

May 27

Great Basin Astronomy Festival

Nevada is home to some of the darkest skies in the entire country. Experience the other half of the park after dark at the Great Basin Astronomy Festival. Beneath incredibly clear night skies, see the spectacularly brilliant Milky Way galaxy, and tons of other constellations, planets and nebulas from the naked eye. Details at www.nps.gov.

Jun 12

Fears, Tears and Beers

Expect big climbs, long flowy descents, and a great party waiting for you back in town. One of the premier bike events everyone should have on their bucket list! Learn more at fearstearsandbeers.com.

Jul 1-5

Exodus Festival

The most cost-effective and hassle-free way to experience Las Vegas. Leave the party and DJ selection up to us, while your All Access Pass grants

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Mint tracks your expenses and places them in budget categories. It syncs many accounts: checking and savings, credit cards, loans, investments and bills. You can also set limits, and Mint lets you know if you’re approaching those limits.

2. GOODBUDGET

Goodbudget is more about planning for your finances than tracking previous transactions. This app is based on the envelope budgeting system helping you portion out your monthly income toward specific spending categories.

3. EVERYDOLLAR

This apps offers a zero-based budgeting framework that’s simpler than many other apps. You can manually enter incoming and outgoing money throughout the month. Also, you can categorize line items and set reminders.

4. PERSONAL CAPITAL

This is primarily an investment tool, but its app includes features helpful for budgeters looking to track their spending. You can connect and monitor check ing, savings and credit card accounts, IRAs, 401(k)s, mortgages and loans.

Education Trends

We have seen a revolution of sorts in education, with new and unconventional approaches that include collaborative learning, doing away with traditional classrooms, and encouraging harnessing of information from various sources. Check out our list of top education trends to look forward to this year.

Education has always been one of the leading factors in shaping the future.

1Technology & Software

Technology and software share knowledge with students directly.

Software can be used to help with writing essays or solving math problems, allowing them to learn faster and better than teachers can aid with.

Gamification

Gamification is poised to have a bigger impact than the internet did.

Video games are more engaging and effective at teaching than traditional methods, but it is important to start using them as learning tools.

EVENTS you free and express entry to the busiest parties in Sin City. Details at exoduslasvegas.com.

Sep 24-26

Las Vegas Foodie Fest

The Las Vegas Foodie Festival is an exhibition unlike any other where foodies from across the country gather to sample some of the nation’s best cuisine. The festival offers an endless array of food and drinks some of which have been featured on the Food Network, Cooking Channel, and Travel Channel.

Oct 8-9

Las Vegas Pride Festival & Parade

The Las Vegas PRIDE Festival is the largest LGBTQ+ festival in Las Vegas, attracting over 10,000 attendees every year in October. Held at the expansive Craig Ranch Regional Park just a few miles north of the city, attendees enjoy 2 days of live music, amazing food, exhibitors, and even a glamorous night parade to kick the event off. Detail at lasvegaspride.org.

Oct 16

Las Vegas Beer Festival

The Beer Festival can be considered two Las Vegas events. The main event is the Great Vegas Festival – Beer, Spirits, Food & Vibes. Learn more at greatvegasbeer.com.

Nov 12-14

Day N Vegas

A three-day long, Las Vegas hip-hop festival. Hip-hop culture has taken over the world, and this festival is your one-stop shop to see the most influential names in the business. Learn more at daynvegas2021.com.

THE LGBTQ CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

The LGBTQIA+ Center serves as a haven for all. We welcome and celebrate the diversity of our communities and strive to empower all to live authentic lives. Phone: (702) 733-9800 Web: thecenterlv.org

GAY & LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEVADA

Expanding business opportunities and advancement of the LGBTQIA+ business community in Nevada. Web: glccnv.org

PFLAG LAS VEGAS

PFLAG is here to provide support, information, and resources for LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies. Phone: (702) 438-7838 | Web: pflag.org/chapter/pflag-las-vegaspflag.org

GENDER JUSTICE NEVADA

GJN is dedicated to an intersectional approach to changing law, policy, and attitudes so that all Nevadans can live safely, authentically and free from fear, violence, and mistreatment regardless of their sex/gender identity or expression. We are committed to the pursuit of liberation for all oppressed persons in our state and beyond. Web: genderjusticenv.org

LAS VEGAS TRANSPRIDE

We strive on bringing the community together in a safe place and offering various activities throughout the year that can bring the community together, and work alongside the larger LGBTQ community. Web: lasvegastranspride.org

LAS VEGAS MEN’S CHORUS

The Las Vegas Men’s Chorus creates safe spaces for our community and allies through musical experiences which inspire all of us to be stronger together. Web: lvmenschorus.org

Virtual Reality

Students get to experience being in a place they have never been to before.

VR Headsets Learning provides an immersive experience for students, who can learn everything they need right inside the classroom.

TEDx Learning Style

A TEDx learning style can capture students’ interest in learning more.

The TEDx learning style uses the power of technology, innovation, and collaboration to make knowledge accessible in a unique way.

Student-controlled

This is a method for teaching that lets students learn at their own pace.

This allows students to select their coursework and move through a course as quickly or slowly as they would like.

Interactive Blackboards

This is considered a must-have by teachers and students.

By linking tablets or smartboards to projectors, the interactive blackboard creates a surface that can be written on by a pen or stylus.

ART WORKSHOPS

Open Art Las Vegas 3

BEAUTY

Sean Edwards Luxe Beauty Salon 1

DENTAL CENTER

Sahara Dental Center 3

EDUCATION

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 17

FAMILY FUN

Circus Circus Adventure Dome 17

FITNESS

F45 Training front cover

GOLF

Topgolf back outside cover

HEALTH

Southern Nevada Community Health Center 2

INTERIOR DESIGN Kingdom Home 8-9

LAW

MIG Law 17

LGBTQ CENTER

The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada 13

PET SERVICES

By Your Side Pet Services 2

REAL ESTATE

Simply Vegas Real Estate 11

RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Peppermill 3

SENIOR LIVING Escalante at the Lakes 13

SIGHTSEEING

The Strat Sky Pod 11

WEDDING PLANNING

McNeill & Co. back inside cover