LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cupid's arrow
can turn strangers into sweethearts, but everybody needs a little
help planning a memorable Valentine's
Day weekend. Let the experts at MGM Resorts take the
pressure off this Valentine's Day
with a variety of experiences sure to leave loved ones in awe after
an unforgettable weekend, Las
Vegas style.
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Romantic Valentine's
Day Dining
This Valentine's Day, don't settle
for just the traditional roses and boxes of candy (although you
should do that too!). The skilled chefs at ARIA, Bellagio, MGM
Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte
Carlo, Luxor, New York-New
York, Excalibur and Circus Circus have created exquisite
menus sure to set the mood for a romantic evening.
Guests seeking an intimate dining experience can splurge on
shareable menu items including the Grilled Bone-in Rib-eye for Two
with chimichurri sauce and lime zest at Jean Georges Steakhouse
at ARIA and the Seafood Plateau featuring King Crab, Spicy
Shrimp, Smoked Trout Rillettes, Marinated Mussels and Togarashi
Charred Tuna at Tom Colicchio's
Heritage Steak at The Mirage.
Couples will be left smitten by the ravishing entrees including
Hot Oyster "Rockefeller," Stuffed Maine Lobster and Spicy Crab
poppers served with a sriracha mayo from FIX Restaurant &
Bar at Bellagio; Grilled Angus Tenderloin, Black Pepper
Teriyaki and Slow Cooked Cauliflower at Shibuya at MGM
Grand; Wagyu Beef au Poivre with white truffles from
Twist at Mandarin Oriental, Las
Vegas; and Ocean and Land Duo featuring line-caught
Chilean sea bass with lemongrass-infused risotto as well as an aged
balsamic glazed center cut beef tenderloin with citrus-grilled
asparagus and tarragon sabayon at Verandah at Four Seasons Las
Vegas.
No Valentine's Day meal would be
complete without decadent desserts and charming libations. Fall in
love again over sweet temptations including the Opera Cake made
with dark chocolate ganache, brandied cherries and espresso
mascarpone at Sage at ARIA; the Chocolate Sphere with
white chocolate ice cream and caramelized hazelnut from MOzen
Bistro at Mandarin Oriental, Las
Vegas; the Dessert Tasting Trio featuring vanilla bean
creme brulee, cherry red velvet shortcake with jubilee sauce and
chocolate souffle cake with white chocolate rosewater ganache sauce
at TENDER Steak & Seafood at Luxor; and the Raspberry
Kiss made with Stoli Razberi, Cassis de Briottet, fresh
raspberries, lemon sour and a Champagne float at Ignite Lounge
at Monte Carlo.
This is a mere sampling of the Valentine's Day offerings available across the
MGM Resorts properties. For full menus and additional information,
please click here.
Valentine's Day
Entertainment, Attractions and Packages
This Valentine's Day, couples can
enjoy a day of intriguing attractions followed by a night of
world-class entertainment. From Sin City's hottest adult shows to
The Strip's premier fine art destination, Las Vegas will stimulate the senses from
sunrise to sunset.
The Fountains of Bellagio
Nothing is more passionate
than stealing a kiss from that special someone in front of one of
the most iconic locations in the country. The Fountains of Bellagio
continue to romance the senses and mesmerize admirers daily with
choreographed numbers including "My Heart Will Go On" by
Celine Dion and "This Kiss" by
Faith Hill.
Cost: Complimentary
Schedule: Performances every 30 minutes Monday through
Friday, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday,
noon - 7 p.m.; and Sunday,
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. After 7 p.m., performances every 15 minutes daily.
Information: Visit The Fountains of Bellagio
"Fall in Love Again" at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden
and Dolphin Habitat
A romantic and exclusive encounter
awaits couples at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin
Habitat with the "Fall in Love Again" package. This one-of-a-kind
opportunity includes an 8x10 souvenir photo taken with an adorable,
cupid-for-the-day dolphin; a CD with the digital copy of the
souvenir photo and a beautiful rose.
Cost: $79 per couple
Availability: February 14 –
16
Reservations: Call (702) 791-7111 or visit the attraction's
ticket booth
Valentine Afternoon Tea at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Guests can enjoy a romantic
afternoon for two in the scenic Tea Lounge at Mandarin Oriental,
Las Vegas. Spend much-needed
quality time together in the zen-like retreat savoring traditional
afternoon tea and heart-shaped, house-made gourmet chocolates.
Cost: $45 per person
Availability: February 14
Reservations: Call (702) 590-8882
"Love Me TENDER"
Love is in the air this February as
The Strip's hottest adult revue FANTASY partners with TENDER Steak
& Seafood to offer couples a "Love Me TENDER" four-course
dinner and show package at Luxor. The TENDER prix fixe menu also
will be offered separately for $75
with an optional wine pairing for $30.
Cost: $124 per person
Availability: Friday, Feb.
14
Reservations: Call (702) 262-4400 or visit Luxor's box
office
What's Your FANTASY?
Spice up this Valentine's Day with a three-course dinner at
Luxor's contemporary Asian bistro, Rice & Company followed by
FANTASY, The Strip's hottest adult revue.
Cost: $95 per person
Availability: Friday, Feb.
14
Reservations: Call (702) 262-4400 or visit Luxor's box
office
Tickle Me Blue at Monte
Carlo
Blue Man Group at Monte Carlo will tickle guests blue this
Valentine's Day with a dinner and
show package sure to fill the belly and blow the mind. Before the
show, choose one of Monte Carlo's
delectable restaurants including Andre's Restaurant, BRAND
Steakhouse, The Pub, Diablo's Cantina, D.Vino, Dragon Noodle or The
Cafe as well as receive two-for-one cocktails at the lounge that
never stops, Ignite Lounge.
Cost: $129 per person
Availability: February 1 –
28
Reservations: Call (877) 459-0268 or visit Blue Man Group's
box office
ZUMANITY, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil
at New York-New
York
Romance, intimacy and sensuality merge at
ZUMANITY, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil, the
provocative cabaret-style production with a Cirque du Soleil
twist. Elevate the show experience by purchasing duo sofa seats,
found only at the ZUMANITY Theatre. Plush fabric and
curvaceous lines make for a warm and sultry seating option for
couples who want to indulge the senses, watching a show that makes
the provocative playful and the forbidden electrifying.
Cost: $125 per person
Availability: Friday – Tuesday, 7:30
p.m. or 9:30 p.m.; limited
number of sofas available
Reservations: Call (866) 606-7111 or visit the
ZUMANITY box office
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art unveils "Painting
Women"
For an educational and sophisticated date, take your
lover to admire classic fine art. Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
(BGFA) will unveil its new world-class exhibition, "Painting Women:
Works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston" on February
14. The collection will showcase 34 paintings spanning 90
years (1860 – 1950), revealing the story of women artists, their
activism and artistic achievements.
Cost: $16
Availability: 10:00 a.m. –
7:00 p.m., daily
Reservations/Information: Call (702) 693-7871 or visit
BGFA
Valentine's Day
Treatments at the Spas
Treat loved ones to a rejuvenating gift of indulgence at
Las Vegas' most luxurious spas.
From a hot stone massage to a classic Swedish massage, these
treatments will leave significant others (or couples, together)
refreshed and renewed.
Spa & Salon Bellagio
The following treatments
are available February 1 – 28
Chocolate & Coconut Body Treatment
More satisfying
than an extravagant dessert, this treatment will reveal vibrancy to
both the face and body with an aroma therapeutic blend of chocolate
and coconut. Indulge in a decadent and exfoliating Coconut Sugar
Scrub followed by a generous layer of rich, thick Raw Chocolate
Body Mousse. This deeply hydrating treatment infuses the skin with
antioxidants and vitamins to nourish and restore a youthful luster.
This treatment will be performed under the Vichy showers.
Cost: $195
Time Length: 50 minutes
Reservations/Information: (702) 693-7472
Available in women's spa only
Sugar & Spice Manicure and Pedicure
Relaxation
will begin with a warm buttery milk bath soak. A creamy, whipped
Shea scrub micro-polishes the skin and preps it for a spicy,
organic pumpkin mud mask. Guests will feel the tingle as the
pumpkin enzymes and 12 mineral nutrients go to work, revealing
radiant skin. Finally, relax into nirvana with a white velvet
buttercream massage.
Cost: Manicure – $75 /
Pedicure – $105
Time Length: Manicure – 50 minutes / Pedicure – 50
minutes
Reservations/Information: (702) 693-7472
A complimentary seasonal beverage will be served for a truly
special Valentine's Day
The Spa & Salon at ARIA
The following
treatments are available February 14
– 16
Sweet Feet Valentine's Day
Pedicure
Guests are invited to sip into Valentine's Day with a glass of champagne while
the feet indulge in a hydrating milk bath. Exfoliate the winter
blues away with a warm vanilla sugar scrub followed by a warm body
butter massage and ending with a luxurious paraffin dip that will
leave the feet feeling satin smooth.
Cost: $135
Time Length: 50 minutes
Reservations/Information: (702) 590-9600
Four Hand Massage
Double down for Valentine's Day. Two massage therapists will work
together to promote relaxation for both the mind and body. Allow
the mind to let go as the therapists work in unison to relieve
muscle tension, rebalance the body and relax the mind while also
hydrating and nourishing the skin with Chardonnay based oils packed
with antioxidants.
Cost: $400
Time Length: 50 minutes
Reservations/Information: (702) 590-9600
Grand Spa at MGM Grand
The following treatments are
available February 1 – 28
White Chocolate Raspberry Facial
Indulge
in the scents of raspberry and white velvet buttercream this
Valentine's Day. This facial will
regenerate and repair the skin just in time for a romantic
evening.
Cost: $130
Time length: 50 minutes
Reservations/Information: (702) 891-3077
Sweet Cream Massage
Relax the body, mind and soul
during a deep state of serenity filled with soft notes of whipped
sweet cream. This Shea butter massage will leave the skin deeply
hydrated and as soft as velvet.
Cost: $135
Time length: 50 minutes
Reservations/Information: (702) 891-3077
Also available as a couples massage
Spa Mandalay at Mandalay Bay and BATHHOUSE at
THEhotel
The following treatments are available
February 1 – 28 and include
complimentary handcrafted chocolates and a glass of champagne to
accompany the spa experience:
Sweetheart Facial
Pamper the face with the essence of
chocolate to celebrate the season of love. This
results-driven facial will combine a chocolate mousse hydration
masque to revitalize, hydrate and nourish the skin providing guests
with a glow as they celebrate the season of love.
Cost: $160
Time length: 50 minutes
Reservations/Information: (877) 632-7300 / (702)
632-4760
Bubbly Delight
Indulge in this sweet bubbly delight.
Guests are invited to invigorate the senses as they relax and
rejuvenate in this delicious bath before their special occasion. A
personalized tea service will be offered during the treatment.
Cost: $90 or $160
Time length: 25 minutes or 50 minutes
Reservations/Information: (877) 632-7300 / (702)
632-4760
This treatment is only offered for women
The Spa & Salon at The Mirage
The following
treatments are available February 14
– 16
Jefferson Fallback
For the men who want to feel
relaxed and look dapper for the evening, look no further.
Experience a Swedish massage and polish off with a hot lather shave
while sipping on a shot of Jefferson Reserve Bourbon.
Cost: $180
Time length: Swedish Massage – 50 minutes / Hot Lather Shave
– 25 minutes
Reservations/Information: (702) 791-7472
Heavenly Meltdown
Plan to polish away the day with a
sweet cream body scrub and then take a deep breath as rich melted
caramel butter is delicately drizzled over the body and spread
during a Swedish massage. This sweet treat will leave guests
relaxed, hydrated and ready to melt away!
Cost: $220
Time length: 75 minutes total (Sweet Cream Body Scrub – 25
minutes / Swedish Massage – 50 minutes)
Reservations/Information: (702) 791-7472
The Spa at Four Seasons Las Vegas
The following
treatments are available February 1 –
28
Berries & Bliss Pedicure
Warm, buttery vanilla
cream will soften and smooth the skin before a succulently sweet
scrub down. A generous helping of fresh strawberry fruit cells and
whipped shea butter will complete the treatment for a
vitamin-packed massage. Who knew love could be found in a pedicure
chair?
Cost: $85
Time length: 45 minutes
Reservations/Information: (702) 632-5000
SOURCE MGM Resorts International