Around the World in 80 Minutes – All in Las Vegas

Around the world in 80 minutes? Yes if you are in Las Vegas. Many of the resorts are named from cities from around the world – and also try to theme themselves after their name. Here are the cities on my short list of “Around the World in 80 Minutes in Las Vegas.” Better yet, take longer to enjoy all the little details that make each one unique.

1. Paris Las Vegas – This resort is designed to look like the city of Paris, France, complete with a half-sized replica of the Eiffel Tower and other famous landmarks. The exteriors display close copies of the Louvre, Musee d’ Orsay, Tuileries Palace and more.
2. New York-New York Hotel & Casino – This resort is designed to look like the skyline of New York City, complete with replicas of famous landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. The interior is intended to imply the New York of the 1940s, while the exterior does include some building elements like the CBS Building (built 1965) and 550 Madison Avenue (1985).
3. The Venetian Las Vegas – This resort is designed to look like the city of Venice, Italy, complete with canals, gondolas, and replicas of famous landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and the Campanile Tower.
4. Luxor Las Vegas – This resort is named after the city of Luxor in Egypt, which is home to the famous Luxor Temple. Its ancient Egyptian theme has been downplayed in recent years, but is still obvious.
5. Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino – This resort is named after the city of Mandalay in Myanmar (formerly Burma), which is known for its ancient temples and pagodas. While the Mandalay Bay is given a tropical theme – not much in the way of pagodas or temples here.
6. Bellagio Casino and Resort – themed after the small resort town of Bellagio, located along the shoreline of Lake Como in Northern Italy. The story goes that Wynn and his family vacationed at Bellagio. He was so impressed with the hotels and villas and restaurants that circled the lake, he decided to make it the theme for his next Mega Resort.
7. The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino – This resort is named after the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, which is known for its vibrant carnival culture.