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5 Surprising Ways to Stay Healthy While Visiting Vegas

Have you ever tried to focus on fitness when visiting Las Vegas? How about sticking to a healthy, wholesome diet at celebrity restaurants during a trip to The Strip?

In a city known for overindulgence and extravagance, it’s no easy feat. But it can be done. And we’d like to make it a little easier.

Over the past several months, we’ve shared a variety of travel tips to help you stay healthy while visiting Vegas. In case you missed them, here’s a quick roundup of top travel tips from Hyatt Gold Passport® and M life:

1) Stay Well® at MGM Grand®

This “fleet” of specialty rooms (complete with vitamin C-infused showers) was designed by wellness experts to help banish jet lag and provide a calming retreat right at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.

2) Luxuriate in a Brilliant Bathroom

Las Vegas is home to some of the world's most luxurious loos, whose amenities go beyond basic bathrobes to include Clarisonic facial cleansing systems and—no joke—dream butlers to draw baths.

3) Burn Calories Away from the Gym

We've tallied up ways to burn more than 2,000 calories by enjoying activities like dancing, shopping, golfing and perusing fine art.

4) Take a Walking Tour of The Strip

Hyatt Place Las Vegas is located within walking distance of The Strip, so why not make it your hub for a calorie-burning walking tour?

5) Take a Detoxifying Bath

Among the city’s many spa options is the BATHHOUSE Spa at Delano™ Las Vegas, where you can be submerged in a soaking tub designed to remove toxins from every cell in your body.

The Ultimate Las Vegas New Year’s Eve

Are you looking to experience the ultimate New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas? We’ve pulled together a list of the best ways to ring in 2016 with M life and Hyatt Gold Passport. Take a look:

Here are the details:

1. Get spectacular views of the Midnight fireworks from the rooftop at Skyfall Lounge…after first enjoying dinner at the adjacent, critically-acclaimed Rivea at Delano™ Las Vegas.

2. Watch Maroon 5 perform, indulge in a gold dust massage and enjoy STRIPSTEAK’s caviar and lobster at Mandalay Bay’s “Paint the Town Gold” resortwide NYE celebration. Follow it up with the hotel’s third annual New Year’s Day Hangover Brunch at Citizen’s Kitchen & Bar.

3. Feast on high-end Cantonese cuisine at MGM Grand’s Hakkasan, then party it up at the nightclub with power DJs Tiësto and Eric D-Lux.

4. Indulge in a six-course Julian Serrano menu at Picasso at Bellagio® and then dance your way to 2016 at Hyde Bellagio’s black tie gala. (Or opt for one of the equally glamorous parties at Lily Lounge and The Bank Nightclub.)

5. Enjoy a special five-course menu prepared by the Michelin-starred kitchen at Andre’s Restaurant & Lounge at Monte Carlo. Then head over to Ignite Lounge (or any of the nightlife spots at BLVD plaza) for an amazing celebration.

6. Stay at Hyatt Place Las Vegas and, if the weather’s warm, you can start off 2016 with a dip in the year-round outdoor swimming pool.

7. Participate in a one-of-a-kind Brooklyn Bridge Bash at New York-New York.

8. Join the party at VDARA’s VICE VERSA lobby bar for a “Top Hats & Pearls” themed celebration.

9. Celebrate in style with a special set by Nina Sky at LAX Nightclub at Luxor®.

10. For a chill atmosphere and Southern California-inspired dinner, head to Herringbone at ARIA® for an ocean-to-table menu and cocktails ‘til midnight.

11. If you want to ring in the New Year from a castle, party the night away The Lounge or Octane (or both!) at Excalibur®.

12. Join guest host Scott Disick and DJ Karma for an extra-special special celebration at The Mirage®’s 1Oak Nightclub…after experiencing a dynamite menu at the hotel’s Stack Restaurant.

Whatever you choose…

Remember to take along your Hyatt Gold Passport and M life memberships to earn points and benefits on your best New Year’s celebration yet!

Make Vegas Yours with Adorable Tiger Cubs!

If you’re heading to Las Vegas any time soon, definitely put Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden on your must-visit list.

Why? You’ll get to see scenes like this:

And this:

And this:

Adorable, right?

These beautiful baby tigers made their first appearance at The Mirage®’s onsite conservation habitat in September 2015.

“Our newest ‘Ambassadors of Conservation’ play an important role in our never-ending quest to protect these animals,” said Roy Horn. “It is imperative to continue our conservation efforts to save these magnificent tigers for future generations to enjoy and cherish.”

The new clan has been dubbed the #SARMOTIcubs after the world-renowned magicians’ SARMOTI Foundation, which is dedicated to protecting endangered animals—especially big cats such as lions, cheetahs, panthers, leopards and tigers.

The babies are growing up fast, but there’s still time to see Liberty, Maharani, Hirah and Justice as cute cubs. You can catch glimpses of them in their specially designed nursery from approximately noon – 4:00 p.m. daily with a paid All-Day Adventure Pass to the Secret Garden.

Talk about a great way to Make Vegas Yours!

The 7 Habits of Highly Happy Vegas Vacationers

It’s your vacation, so why not get as much out of it as possible? If you’ve never had a chance to Make Vegas Yours before, now’s the time. And this is the list for you.

1. Plan proactively by registering for matched tiers.

What do you get when you combine exclusive experiences, elite benefits and two of the hotel industry’s best membership programs? A one-of-a-kind partnership between Hyatt Gold Passport® and M life.

This program lets you match your Hyatt Gold Passport status to a corresponding M life tier level and gain access to all kinds of benefits at 12 iconic hotels along The Strip as well as Hyatt Place Las Vegas. Everything you need to get started is here.

2. Seek out the lesser-known spots.

If you really want to Make Vegas Yours, hidden gems are the way to go.

3. Choose accommodations with the end goal in mind.

When choosing a hotel, think about everything you’ll want to do. Where will you eat? What will you drink? Which shows will you see? If your answers to these questions keep leading you back to the same hotel, you may be able to maximize your earning potential. (How? As a member of both programs, you can earn Hyatt Gold Passport points for every dollar of eligible spend at M life destinations.)

4. Pick win-win experiences.

We’re talking, of course, about M life Moments. There’s no better way to experience Las Vegas!

5. Prioritize your options.

Do you prefer dayclubs or nightlife? Concerts or shows? Extravagant dinners or blowout buffets? It’s always a good idea to prioritize your options ahead of time. And remember—M life members gain special access to award-winning restaurants as well as seating upgrades and presale tickets to entertainment options.

6. Synergize!

Have we mentioned the perks of group travel?

7. Keep it coming.

What happens in Vegas… makes you want to come back for more! Stay updated on all the latest M life and Hyatt Gold Passport offers, restaurant openings and special events right here at MakeVegasYours.com.

Must-Eat Vegas Food Finds for Any Appetite

Let’s say you have a day to cruise the Las Vegas Strip. You have just enough time for one—and only one—activity. What’s it going to be?

A day party? Dancing? A spa treatment? Exploring? They’re all decent options. But for true foodies, there’s really only one way to while away a day in Las Vegas, and that’s studying and sampling the most satisfying menus in town.

The only problem is the sheer number of amazing options. How do you choose? Start with this list of our top three picks for every appetite—whether it’s your first or 14th time on The Strip.

For First-Timers: The Classics

It’s your first time in Las Vegas and you want your taste buds to experience the best of the best, but narrowing down choices is a real challenge. For memorable meals you’ll savor for days, we recommend these Strip staples:

Blowout Buffets: How does unlimited caviar and bottomless Champagne for under $40 sound? Head to the buffets at Bellagio® and Monte Carlo™. Craving naan and lamb from The Strip’s only tandoor oven? The Buffet at ARIA® is the place to be. It’s quality over quantity at these and other all-you-can-eat classics.

International Explorations: Las Vegas is host to all kinds of ethnic eats, from gourmet Italian to Mexican street tacos. You really can’t go wrong with any of The Strip’s internationally inspired restaurants, but if you desire an exceptionally authentic experience reserve a table at ARIA’s Tetsu. Here, Japanese-caught fish never spend more than 24 hours out of water before being served.

For Aficionados: The New Arrivals

You’re a student of Saveur and Gourmet magazines and know all about Uncork’d. For you, “fandom” is just a fancy way of saying you’ll go to great lengths for the opportunity to sample the latest creations from the likes of Michael Mina and Julian Serrano. To get the most out of your next foodie excursion on The Strip, head to:

Lago: Fountainside at Bellagio®, Julian Serrano’s latest restaurant features a lot more than just amazing views. Creamy ricotta-drenched pizzettes, melt-in-your-mouth osso buco and crudo di pesce plates, all taste exactly as you’d expect from a two-time James Beard Award winner: Certifiably delicious.

BARDOT Brasserie: At ARIA®, Michael Mina’s newest addition to the Las Vegas scene serves up classic French fare and signature cocktails in an artful, brasserie-style atmosphere. This is definitely a top choice for any true foodie.

Carbone & RIVEA: Fall 2015 will see the debut of two more must-dine establishments—Alain Ducasse’s Mediterranean-inspired RIVEA at Delano™ Las Vegas and a Vegas version of New York’s critically acclaimed Carbone at ARIA.

For Adventure Lovers: Only-in-Vegas Eats & Experiences

If adventurous cuisine and tableside entertainment are your desires du jour, be sure to include these only-in-Vegas experiences on your itinerary:

Flying Wine Angels: At Mandalay Bay®’s Aureole, acrobatic, Calvin Klein catsuit-clad “angels” ascend a four-story glass wine tower to retrieve each bottle ordered.

M life Moments: You can’t leave Vegas without experiencing at least one exclusive experience. And what better way to do it than with awesome eats and drinks?

Which of these will you sample first? What else would you add to the list? Let us know with the hashtag #MakeVegasYours!

Hyatt Gold Passport and M life: A Match Made in Vegas

Fun, delicious, entertaining Las Vegas—the more you explore all this great destination has to offer, the more you earn.

Why? Because Hyatt Gold Passport® has teamed up with M life so members can earn and redeem Hyatt Gold Passport points at some of the world’s most-celebrated Las Vegas properties, plus enjoy special M life benefits. (Skip the lines! Presale tickets! Special access to award-winning restaurants!)

The benefits begin as soon as you sign up for M life membership and present both cards at check-in. Best of all? Every one of your Las Vegas stays will count toward your Hyatt Gold Passport tier status. (And as a Hyatt Gold Passport member, you’re welcomed to M life at a matched Tier Level, too.)

DON’T JUST VISIT VEGAS.

Rock in Rio Makes its USA Debut at the City of RocK

Rock in Rio, the legendary music festival celebrating its 30th anniversary worldwide, comes to Las Vegas on May 8-9 and 15-16, 2015. This cultural phenomenon has redefined the music festival experience by combining huge names in music and expansive entertainment options. Today, Rock in Rio has hosted 14 festivals in 3 countries, with more than 7.4 million people attending and 1 billion watching around the world.

On a scale that Las Vegas has never seen, Rock in Rio will build a permanent open-air venue (The City of Rock) that will be equipped to receive 85,000 people per day. The festival will feature six stages, streetscapes representing Brazil, U.S.A. and the U.K., a Ferris wheel, a zip line and a VIP area.

The first weekend, dedicated to rock music, will feature No Doubt, Maná, The Pretty Reckless, Smallpools, Metallica, Linkin Park, Rise Against, and Hollywood Undead on the Main Stage. The Mercedes-Benz Evolution Stage performers for the first weekend include Foster the People, Gary Clark Jr., Bleachers, Saints of Valory, Deftones, Sepultura, Coheed and Cambria, and Of Mice and Men.

The second weekend, May 15-16, will feature a pop-centric lineup with the Main Stage welcoming Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Echosmith, Ivete Sangalo, Bruno Mars, Sam Smith, Empire of the Sun, and Big Sean. The Mercedes-Benz Evolution Stage lineup for the second weekend includes Jessie J, Charli XCX, Tove Lo, James Bay, John Legend, Joss Stone, Magic!, and Mikky Ekko.

For more information about the event, festival tickets, hotel room reservations or packages, please visit www.mgmresorts.com/rockinrio

How to Match Hyatt Gold Passport and M life Tiers for More Benefits

How does this sound for a winter getaway?

You get off the plane and take a complimentary limo to your hotel. You skip the check-in lines and go straight to your suite.

A massage at the spa is followed by shopping discounts at prestigious retail shops, such as Stella McCartney and Pinkberry. By the time you return to your room after an exclusive happy hour, turndown service is already taken care of.

Now, what if we told you that all this is possible and more, when you combine your Hyatt Gold Passport® and M life memberships?

And that Las Vegas recently took the #1 spot on Wallethub.com as America’s warm-weather winter holiday destination?

If you want to take advantage of all Sin City has to offer this season, match your Hyatt Gold Passport status to a corresponding M life Tier Level. You’ll gain access to all kinds of amazing benefits at more than a dozen of the world’s most expansive hotel destinations…

Like Zagat-rated discounted Michelin-starred menus. And presale tickets to popular concerts and events. And behind-the-scenes experiences.

Here’s how it works:

First, you’ll need to be a member of both programs. (They’re free.) Not a member? Join here and here.

Next, you opt in for matched Tier status here.

Then you have to…

Oh, wait. That’s it!

When you sign up for Hyatt Gold Passport, you can immediately start earning points for free nights with no blackout dates. Similarly, joining M life instantly opens the door to perks, including room discounts and access to special M life Moments.

As you progress through each program, your Hyatt Gold Passport status will be matched into a reciprocal M life status and vice versa:

Sign up here and get ready to Make Vegas Yours!

If your #holiday travel includes #Vegas, don’t forget to pack the @HyattTweets and @Mlife tiers bit.ly/1Oegz13 #MakeVegasYours.

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