HBO is the best content provider out there, although Netflix is gaining on it with original content like House of Cards, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Orange is the New Black. HBO has the best original content; past series like The Wire, The Sopranos, Band of Brothers, and new series like Game of Thrones, Veep, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and True Detective. Until today you had to have a cable subscription (read: sell your soul to the evil empire) in order to get HBO. But today that changed.
Entertainment
Spa Etiquette: Come on people!
One of my favorite things to do while traveling solo is to spend a day at the spa. Las Vegas has some of the best spas in the world; steam rooms scented with eucalyptus, reclaimed wood saunas, deluge showers, hot and cold plunge pools all in beautiful and lavish (if not over the top) surroundings. I would suggest either the Encore Spa or Aria Spa + Salon for spa newbies.
If you are getting a treatment (massage, body wrap, etc), entrance into the spa is included. I suggest spending at least a couple of hours before and/or after your treatment enjoying the amenities. If you don’t want to pamper yourself (read: splurge) on a treatment, some spas offer day passes for a nominal fee to use the facilities.
One thing I think everyone should know before going to the spa: it is best experienced naked. Large spas are divided by gender. Yet, time and time again, there are always a few guests wearing bathing suits. I consulted with a female friend of mine and she said the same thing happens on the female side.
Cirque du Soleil – Single Entertainment
One of my favorite places to travel is Vegas. I have a great time going with friends, but going alone is a great option if you have the right mindset. There are a lot of single travelers in Vegas for conferences and work, so you will not feel out of place going solo. In my circle of friends and co-workers, I have become known as the Vegas expert and the go-to for advice on hotels, restaurants and entertainment.
In upcoming posts I will focus on activities in Vegas for the solo traveler, but I wanted to start with one of my favorite forms of entertainment: Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas. I will rank them from least to most favorite.