One of my all-time favorite vacations was the week I spent traveling through Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas, Nevada with an old friend I hadn’t seen in a few years. The trip became a much-anticipated adventure and, more importantly, a time to reconnect.
Los Angeles
Our small but well-kept hotel was steps away from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Dolby theater. It made a perfect base for all our touristy plans!
Below, top to bottom, then left to right: Conan O’Brien’s studio (just before the show), Santa Monica Pier, Urban Light sculpture at the LA Museum of Art, Griffith Observatory, LA nightscape from the Griffith Observatory, Central Garden at the Getty Center.
Las Vegas
My second time in Vegas, lots of fun but somehow not that many photos to show for it! We stayed at the Paris Hotel, played slots at the casinos, saw O by Cirque du Soleil, and watched the fountains at the Bellagio.
Below, top to bottom, then left to right: High Roller observation wheel, views of the city from the High Roller, Las Vegas welcome sign, Paris Las Vegas, brunch at Mon Ami Gabi at the Paris.
Day trip to the Grand Canyon
Bus tours depart daily from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. It was a looong trip but well worth the spectacular views!
Time for Seconds
We took this trip nearly three years ago, and to me it’s still one of the most memorable. Another all-girls’ vacation is past due!