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weekdays, noon to 8pm on weekends, and every 15 minutes thereon until
midnight. The Venetian gondola route is pricier, but if you want to pro-
pose in a splashy manner (sorry!) here, you can do it in front of all the
people who line the canals, as your gondolier croons “That's Amore.” This
is not the option if you're shy. For that, go the quieter gondolier route on
Lake Las Vegas about a half-hour's drive south of the Strip. Though the
lake's a fake, it's still lovely and you can ask that important question in
peace and quiet, either in a boat or simply standing atop the Pontevecchio
bridge.
Head into the desert: The twinkling lights of the Strip can be pretty, but
they pale next to the majesty of Red Rock Canyon (p. 292) or the Valley
of Fire (p. 294). Grab a bottle of wine, 2 gallons of water (always recom-
mended when going out into the desert), and head out of the city. Red
Rock Canyon is about a 30-minute drive from the Strip (depending on traf-
fic); at the end of the “Icebox” trail is a lovely little waterfall. If you have
shoes with good treads, you could probably get down on one knee in front
of it without sliding into the water. Or do the deed at one of the many
scenic overlooks facing those famous red rocks (the best ones are actually
closest to the visitor's center as you enter the park). At the Valley of Fire
(about an hour's drive from the Strip), I'd recommend a hike along the
Mouse's Tank trail, which leads into a canyon festooned with ancient pet-
roglyphs; perhaps one of them means “would you be my wife?”
Garden of love: Fabulous photo ops at the Bellagio Conservatory Gardens,
the Wynn Gardens, or the tropical gardens behind the Flamingo Hotel make
them another top proposal spot. After she consents, you can whip out your
camera phone and send off a photo to all your waiting family and friends.
Go early or late in the day if you want to avoid crowds, though quite hon-
estly these are popular spots, and it's unlikely you'll be alone in the first
two—even at 2am.
Hilton, 3000 Paradise Rd.; % 888/732 - 7117 or 702/732 - 5111; www.startrekexp.
com; basic ceremony $ 500; weddings by appointment only), which hosts over 200
weddings per year on its fastidiously replicated deck of the Starship Enterprise. Sci-
fi couples have the option of dressing in the mini-skirts and jumpsuit uniforms of
the Enterprise or donning facial prosthetics to mimic their favorite aliens. Most
simply opt for having one or two Klingons, Borgs, or Ferengi witness the cere-
mony, which is performed by an “officer” of the ship to strains of intergalactic
music. Receptions at the Quark Restaurant can be added on to the package for
$35 per person (with a minimum of 10 guests); “Holy Rings of Betazed” (aka
onion rings) and Ferengi flat bread give the menu its requisite “Trekiness” (don't
worry, you'll also get prime rib).
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