I love having brunch by the Bellagio Fountains and drinks at the Chandelier bar at the Cosmopolitan.
I've been visiting Las Vegas multiple times annually just about every year since I hit the legal gambling and drinking age in the US.
This means I've been making the pilgrimage to one of my favorite cities in the country for over 25 years.
Depending on the trip, you might find me raging with my husband or friends for a birthday bash or a girls' weekend. Or you may find me taking Sin City solo, as I often visit on work-related trips to trawl tradeshow floors or cover major events in town.
Although it might sound odd to visit Las Vegas alone, I think it's a fabulous indulgence.
Here's what I love to do when I'm in town on my own schedule with nothing but my own preferences to prioritize.
I love to get my steps in with long walks on the Strip.I get a lot of steps in when I visit Las Vegas.
Alesandra Dubin
There's no shortage of rideshare vehicles and taxis around this town, but I absolutely love taking long — and often destinationless — walks on the Las Vegas Strip.
It's a great way to get my steps in amid so much eating and drinking at the city's many incredible bars and restaurants.
Plus, I can take in the Strip's famous lights and scenery while doing next-level people watching away from the vacuum of windowless casinos, where time seems not to exist.
I always take in the iconic Bellagio Fountains — ideally while eating brunch.One of my favorite brunches is right next to the Bellagio Fountains.
Alesandra Dubin
No matter how many times I visit Las Vegas, the Bellagio's extravagant fountain show never gets old.
To best take it in, I like to make a reservation at one of the lakeside eateries in the Bellagio.
Most recently, I had an incredible brunch that included a caviar-topped bagel and an extravagant milkshake-like espresso martini from Michelin-starred chef Julian Serrano at Lago.
I've also had memorable outdoor dining experiences at other standout restaurants on the property, including Spago and Yellowtail.
A spa day is a perfect balance to the Vegas action.I had an incredible time at the spa inside the Four Seasons Las Vegas.
Alesandra Dubin
I never met a spa day I didn't like, but Las Vegas is the perfect place to indulge in one when I'm by myself.
It's an antidote to the cacophony of the slot machines and vibrant nightlife energy and a surefire way to soothe sore muscles after I've been lugging my laptop around a tradeshow floor.
On my last visit, I had a life-changing massage at the Four Seasons Las Vegas spa, after which I cuddled with a cup of tea under a faux-chinchilla blanket in the darkened relaxation lounge. It was divine.
I always try to grab a drink at the prettiest bar on the Strip.The Chandelier bar at the Cosmopolitan looks wonderful.
Alesandra Dubin
When I have solo downtime, playing video poker is my guilty pleasure.
To make the activity as glam and exciting as it can be — and so I have a great time even when I don't get lucky — I sit at the Chandelier bar at the Cosmopolitan while I play.
The bar is known for its dazzling look and is dripping with over 2 million crystals across three floors. Plus, it has great drinks.
On a recent trip, I indulged in a memorable carbonated cocktail with turmeric, orgeat, and sherry … plus a few other inventive, hand-crafted boozy delights.
For me, shopping at the casino-adjacent malls is a must.I enjoy walking around the Miracle Mile Shops.
Alesandra Dubin
I'm a fan of shopping anywhere in the world, but there is a particular pleasure in strolling the stores in Vegas on my own time.
I find it thrilling to window shop at high-end malls like Crystals (adjacent to the Cosmopolitan) and the Bellagio's collection of designer shops.
There's also plenty of shopping that's more within my budget, from the labyrinthine Forum Shops at Caesars Palace (complete with over-the-top fountains) to the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood (easily accessible from some of my favorite casino properties, like Aria and the Cosmopolitan).
These Strip-side malls are lively and as good for people watching as they are for scoring a last-minute outfit to wear out that night. (And yes, the fact that I'm welcome to wander into the shops with my cocktail right off the casino floor encourages me to ease up on the purse strings and indulge!)
