Livin' it Up

We we're high rolling from the start when Mandalay Bay upgraded us to a sneak preview of their new hotel wing - The Delano, wow! After prying the Super Seniors away from the exquisite rooms, we took in the Vegas Strip and Guy Fieri's new restaurant. On the way back we got to see the Bellagio fountain show and other events as we toured through the different hotels in all their themed glitz and glamour.
 

After climbing, biking, hiking, and rafting, a day of relaxation was in order! We spent the day at the Mandalay Beach, including wave pool, lazy river, hot tubs, and tried out each of the pools. After soaking in the sun, House of Blues served up a fantastic dinner before we experienced Cirque du Soleil: KA at the MGM. The seats were so close we felt the heat from the flames, the performers over head and either side, it was amazing!

 

The glitz and glamour cranked up a few notches as we arrived in Hollywood. The wax museum was our first stop, just 2 blocks from our hotel on Hollywood Blvd. Surprise! We ran into Jordan Frechtman, a Southwoods' alum, at dinner! The next day at Universal Studios included driving by the metro set that Parenthood was filming on Live, thrills on the Transformers ride, laughter on the Minions' ride, frights and screams in the Haunted House, and more! Straight from Universal we sought more celebrity run-ins on the TMZ tour. Then headed to The Grove from a late night dinner at the Cheesecake Factory, yum! Full and tired we headed back to our hotel ready for Santa Monica in the morning.