Tantalizing Turkey Dinners and Savory Sales Entice Visitors to Las Vegas

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The key to an unforgettable holiday trip is an incredible stay. With more than 137,000 hotel rooms,Las Vegas' array of accommodations offers something for nearly every taste and budget. For those looking to have a more "at home" celebration, several hotels feature suites and penthouses where chefs will whip up an entire meal without one ever needing to set foot outside.

Of course, the highlight of Thanksgiving is the meal and this top culinary destination offers feasts for a variety of palates.

Several restaurants in the Wolfgang Puck family feature prix fixe menus that will tantalize even the choosiest eater. From Trattoria del Lupo's arugula-roasted beets & Humboldt Fog goat cheese to CUT's sweet pumpkin tasting, the chefs of Wolfgang Puck are sure to demonstrate why they remain at the top ofLas Vegas' must-see culinary attractions. Trump International Hotel and Tower will also host a special Thanksgiving brunch, complete with seafood display and carving station, while the exquisite chefs at Wynn Las Vegas are serving up spiced pumpkin ravioli at ALEX and pumpkin spice-tini's at SW Steakhouse.

The Light Group offers a different take on Thanksgiving dinner at BRAND Steakhouse, FIX and STACK. BRAND atMonte Carlo offers the perfect setting to enjoy dishes including: caviar deviled eggs; wood grilled prawns; and roasted turkey. The warm decor at FIX at Bellagio is the prefect backdrop to celebrate Thanksgiving with cauliflower and roasted chestnut soup; a fig-stuffed butternut squash gnocchi; or maple-glazed turkey served with all the fixings. The menu at STACK at The Mirage starts with bacon-wrapped, blue cheese-stuffed figs and a choice of roasted squash soup or butternut squash agnolotti. Traditional Tom turkey is served with cranberry stuffing, old-fashioned gravy and buttermilk mashed potatoes.

For a holiday dinner of the non-traditional sort, T&T (Tacos & Tequila) at Luxor is offering turkey tacos, turkey mole and a spiced apple margarita. Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse & Grille inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood features a Rodizio dinner service with unlimited servings of roast turkey, dressing and gravy, servings from the salad bar, plus complimentary apple and pumpkin pie.

Off-Strip at The Hard Rock Hotel, AGO is offering a delectable five-course meal, while across the casino, Mr. Lucky's 24/7 invites guests to savor the flavors of the holiday with a prix fixe menu. Downtown, the historic El Cortez Hotel & Casino features delicious dining specials at Roberta's Steakhouse and Cafe Cortez.

No Thanksgiving weekend would be complete without a shopping trip. Hit the season's sales and get a jump-start on holiday wish-lists with the Strip's 11 million square feet of retail space. Favorite retailers and designer shops are found throughout the city offering great buys as well as high-end fashion finds. This season, the new Town Square Las Vegas is offering a variety of specials certain to spread holiday cheer, while some stores in the Las Vegas Premium Outlets and the Las Vegas Outlet Center will open at 10 p.m. Thanksgiving night and stay open for 36 hours.

Whether it's a delicious meal, shopping bargains or just to avoid the holiday clean up,Las Vegas is the place to be this Thanksgiving. To begin planning your pilgrimage, go to http://www.VisitLasVegas.com.

ABOUT THE LVCVA

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketingSouthern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating theLas Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With approximately 137,000 hotel rooms inLas Vegas alone and more than 9.7 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA mission centers on attracting ever-increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to http://www.lvcva.com or http://www.VisitLasVegas.com.

SOURCE The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

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