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I frequently visit Las Vegas between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's one of the best times to experience The Strip.
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The desert seems like an unlikely place to visit for some of the best holiday displays in the country, but the Las Vegas Strip is full of surprises.
I've been on dozens of trips to Vegas , but one of my favorite times to visit is still the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
There's something extra special about exploring a city fully decked out in holiday cheer while daytime temperatures are still pleasantly high.
Here's why visiting Vegas during the holidays is a tradition that brings me joy each year.
Sin City glitters year-round, but it puts its best foot forward during the holiday season with lights, trees, garlands, and more.
My favorite property this time of year is MGM's Bellagio, which typically hosts the most spectacular holiday displays.
This year, the resort's botanical gardens are running a themed exhibit called "'Twas" through January 4. Visiting felt like exploring a poem that's been brought to life.
I was mesmerized by the towering 45-foot tree dressed with over 35,000 mini LED lights and 8,700 ornaments and crowned with a glistening Swarovski star.
My other favorite vignettes here included a miniature train, a gilded sleigh pulled by reindeer made of botanical elements, Drum Major Dolly (the Bellagio Bear) covered in 7,500 preserved red and black roses, and a carousel of giant horses.
This year, I found another beautiful spot while having brunch at Veranda at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas (housed within Mandalay Bay).
I was obsessed with the space's wintery colors and dreamy grand staircase, and I hope to visit it again next year.
I never miss the ice rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The rooftop Boulevard Pool undergoes a magical transformation into the ultimate winter wonderland featuring a 4,200-square-foot ice rink with amazing views of the Strip.
I enjoy watching classic holiday films on the 65-foot marquee, toasting s'mores over a fire pit, sipping festive cocktails at The Chalet (a reimagined mountaintop village), and watching the enchanting faux-snow showers held every half hour most evenings.
If you're traveling with little ones, stop by Mandalay Bay for the Santa in the Shipwreck at Shark Reef Aquarium.
With each paid admission, children 12 and under receive a complimentary photograph with Santa Claus. He's known to put on scuba gear and plunge into the exhibit, too.
I also love getting spa treatments in Vegas , and ones with added holiday flare really get me in the spirit of the season.
Some highlights include the peppermint body polish at Voie Spa & Salon at Paris Las Vegas, and the wintery massage at The Spa at Flamingo Las Vegas that uses notes of cinnamon, pine, and clove.
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