Cheers to my first travel blog post of 2024! We recently got back from a quick trip to kick off the new year, and I am feeling so refreshed and excited for the year ahead!
We decided to go big or go home this year and decided on a quick couples’ trip to Vegas! We’ve been a couple of times now and it’s always so much fun. In an ideal world, we would do this trip every single year, but it had been 3 years since we’ve gone to Vegas before this past trip, so hopefully, we can work up to that😅
We love Vegas because it’s so lively, the food is amazing, and the atmosphere of being in such a busy place is unlike anything we are used to in our daily life in Austin. There really is SO much to do, it can almost be a bit overwhelming, so I wanted to round up some of our favorite spots in Vegas into the ultimate 4-Day Vegas Trip Itinerary if you are planning a quick trip with your spouse or a girlfriend and want to make the most of it! Keep reading for my Vegas must-sees, must-dos, and must-wears😂
DAY 1:
1pm Aria Couples Massage — is there anything better than a couples’ massage to kick off the new year?! The one we get at Aria truly can’t be beat. The location is gorgeous and so relaxing – Nick and I both left feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, and ready to live it up for the rest of our trip!
5pm Dinner at Carbone — Also located in the Aria Hotel, this restaurant was our all-time favorite. If we had more time we may have tried to go more than once! It’s a MUST TRY if you love Italian food like we do! The restaurant also reminded us of New York, which was so special for us on our long weekend getaway.
*Secret tip: if you don’t have a reservation, show up at 4:30pm to be the first in line and then you can ask the bar if they have availability!
9:30pm See a show! — If you’re feeling adventurous after dinner and aren’t ready for the night to be over yet, Vegas is known for some pretty amazing shows! We saw “O” by Cirque du Soleil at Bellagio – it was incredible!
DAY 2:
10am Breakfast at Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Hotel — This authentic French bistro will make you feel like you’re sitting at a cafe in Paris (the real thing, not the hotel!) If you sit outside you’ll have a gorgeous view of the stunning Bellagio fountain! To be honest the food is just a 3 out of 5 starts, but it’s for the ambiance if you want a view – Bouchon is a better breakfast restaurant.
6pm Drinks at Vanderpump à Paris — Another great spot at Paris Hotel – my favorite was the Flora Bora Bora (my pink drink with a coconut rim!)
8pm Dinner at Mott 32 — This delicious Chinese restaurant is located in the Venetian Hotel. The ambience was beautiful and the food was amazing. If you go, you have to try the Crispy Duck!🤤
DAY 3:
8am Breakfast at Bouchon at the Venetian — Their brunch menu is to die for! Such a great start to another eventful day!
10am Scalp Massages at Soulo — It’s been over a week and Nick is still talking about this massage. I had been reading all about Japanese style scalp treatments and we decided to find out what all the hype was about! Trust me on this one. It’s life changing.
11:45am Nick Four Hand Massage at K Spa — While it was my turn to get a glorious scalp massage, Nick had another massage appointment that he has been raving about! Might as well squeeze in all the self-care you can on a couples’ trip, right?! There are other spas you can go to for a 4 hand massage, but the fancy spas are $400 a massage and this place was closer to $150 (What is a 4 hand massage? It means 2 people are massaging you at once! 2 people = 4 hands Which is so cool!)
8:00pm Dinner at Catch — This fun spot is located in the Aria hotel, and it was the perfect experience! They have a wide array of sushi, seafood and steak so there is something on the menu for everyone! We checked out this spot before heading to a fun nightcap location!
9:30pm Speakeasy Live Music Bar Reservation: The Barbershop at The Cosmopolitan — If you love a unique bar, this speakeasy is for you! We made a reservation here on our last night in Vegas, and we had so much fun! We made our way through a secret entrance to finish our night with some cocktails and great vibes!
DAY 4:
11am Venetian or Palazzo Hotel Free Craps Lessons — When in Rome, right?
12:30pm Gondola Boat ride at Venetian before shopping — This is staple Vegas itinerary item! There is an indoor or outdoor boat ride option, both of which provide gorgeous views and a gondolier who will sing as you take in the beautiful scenery. Such a romantic, fun experience!
5:00pm Exotics Racing — Tap into your adventurous side with this adrenaline boost before dinner! No speed limit! 🏎️
6:15 Dinner at The Mayfair — This restaurant is located at the Bellagio. We went for dinner for our last night in Vegas and it was delicious. The restaurant is also are open for late night drinks as well as a unique Jazz dinner on Sundays!
9:30 See a show: Kà by Cirque du Soleil — If you want to get in one last amazing show before your time in Vegas is up, we saw this one at MGM Grand and it was so fun!
I also rounded up some of my favorite outfits I packed for our trip — all versatile and served me well during our time in Vegas! All linked below!
Vegas Outfit Inspo:
Shop all my Vegas outfit essentials!
I hope this was helpful for you if you’re planning a Vegas getaway soon! I can’t wait to go back! I’d love to create more of these fun itineraries for you guys to help with any upcoming travel — we are going to some fun places this year, I can’t wait to share more soon!
With love,
Caila
