Worldwide Fitness: Las Vegas City Guide

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Las Vegas is the perfect place to have a blast. With a unique concentration of luxury hotels, premiere shopping, world-class restaurants, and non-stop excitement, there truly is something for everybody here. Check out my guide to Sin City below:

Stay: 

• Aria:  This incredible newer addition to the strip has an elegant  natural vibe that is sure to impress. The staff is very helpful and accommodating, and the spacious rooms have some of the most technologically advanced amenities of any hotel in the world. You can control the temperature, turn off lights and electronics, open the curtains with the flick of a switch, or order room service from a touchpad.  I always look forward to working up a sweat in their state of the art fitness center with a beautiful view overlooking the pool. 

Relax: 

• The Canyon Ranch Spa: Located on the fourth floor of The Venetian and the third floor of The Palazzo hotels, my favorite spa in Vegas features over 150 pampering services and activities for you to unwind. The European-inspired Aquavana thermal cabins, whirlpools and experiential rains set this spa apart from all the others on the strip. Try their craniosacral therapy, a deeply calming treatment which subtly adjusts the rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid as it circulates around the brain and spinal cord. This soothing treatment encourages optimal fluid movement throughout the body. I like alternating between the Finnish Sauna Arctic Mists to recover after my workouts.

Play: 

• Petrossian Bar:Open 24 hours, this opulent piano bar in the Bellagio Casino is a hidden treasure that boasts a stellar drink list, traditional afternoon tea with scones and tea sandwiches, and an impressive lineup of pianists. If you blink you might miss it; but it's worth a visit. 
• The Big Apple Coaster: This rollercoaster's seats are themed to New York taxi cabs. With speeds of up to 67 mph and steep drops, this ride will both delight and terrify you.
•  HighRoller at the Linq: Measuring 520 feet in diameter, this giant ferris wheel eclipses both the London Eye and Singapore Flyer. The wheel takes 30 minutes to complete one full revolution and features 28 glass-enclosed cabins with amazing views of Las Vegas and the Strip. Each spherical cabin can hold up to 40 people with sitting and standing room to admire the views. 

See:

• Red Rock Canyon: provides a wide variety of activities such as hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and sight seeing. Make sure to stop and take pictures along the way.  This must-see wonder of nature is about 45 minutes from the strip; guided tours can be set up through hotel concierge. 
• Michael Jackson One: This Cirque du Soleil show inspired by the King of Pop is an electrifying fusion of acrobatics, dance and visuals set to the best of Michael's music.  All of the Cirque du Soleil shows are great in Vegas, but the soundtrack made this one the most enjoyable. 

Eat: 

• Nobu at Hard Rock Hotel: Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa serves up sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese-inspired dishes à la carte as well as teppanyaki for one of the hottest tables in town. With a beautiful crowd and dedicated sake and wine menu, Nobu is always my top pick for dinner on the strip.  
• Whole Foods: Located in the Town Square shopping center a short drive south of the strip, I always head here for healthy snacks during the day so I can keep up with the city without crashing and burning. Try the refreshing smoothies in the summer and warming soups during the winter to keep your body on point.