Week 2 of the 2018 NFL schedule, starting with tonight’s Ravens-Bengals tilt and culminating in Monday night’s Bears-Seahawks slobberknocker, marks our first jersey giveaway of the season here at 17˚ South Booze & Bites, the onsite bar and bistro at Tahiti Village Resort & Spa. The purchase of any drink special or bucket of domestic bottled beer during NFL game action (Thursday night, Sunday, Sunday night, Monday night) gets you a ticket to enter in our Monday night jersey giveaway raffle. Enter as often as you like! This week’s winner, who must be present to win, will take home a replica jersey of Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. We hope to see you here for exciting NFL action all season long. With nine widescreen televisions for your viewing pleasure, 17˚ South is the perfect place to grab a bite, relax with a drink and catch a game.
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The Magic of Seth Grabel returns to Sunday afternoon beginning Sept. 16
The amazing Seth Grabel, Tahiti Village’s resident magic man, is reappearing in his customary Sunday afternoon time slot after spending the summer wowing our guests on Monday night. Showtime is 4 p.m. in our intimate Kahiko Room, where Seth has performed his unique brand of magic since January.
Seth, an America’s Got Talent semifinalist, will astonish you with a seemingly inexhaustible supply of sleight of hand trickery, astonishing utensil manipulation, mindboggling levitation, and dexterous card virtuosity. Seth’s sheer magic mastery compares with any Las Vegas magician you might name, and he is the equal of any of them where audience interaction, participation and fun are concerned.
Don’t miss the incredible Seth Grabel on your next visit to Tahiti Village. Tickets are available at the concierge desk in the main lobby building or by calling (702) 440-6915. Grab some before they disappear!
Season-ending luau to benefit the hungry of Las Vegas a great success!
We at Tahiti Village extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make our 2018 season-ending luau to benefit Three Square food bank a great success. In case you missed it, we live-streamed the event on our Facebook page and for every share donated one meal to Three Square. We are happy to report that the final live stream had more than 37,000 views and enough engagement for us to donate 3,000 meals! We thank all our friends on social media who contributed to this great cause and helped feed the hungry of Las Vegas. Our weekly Sunday luau resumes next May, and we hope to see you here for another fun-filled summer of great food and entertainment.

It’ll be fun, fun, fun this Labor Day weekend at Tahiti Village!
The last long weekend of summer comes to a close at Tahiti Village with an abundance of enjoyable poolside activities and a special luau to benefit Three Square foodbank of Southern Nevada.
The fun starts at 1 p.m. Saturday at our tropical beach pool with a DJ playing tunes till 5 p.m. and Mermaid CaySea entertaining our younger guests from 1-2 p.m. CaySea will also lend her face painting talents from 2-5 p.m. At 6 p.m. singer-guitarist Nick Mattera from our weekly Acoustics & Ale show takes over for a full two hours of unplugged bliss.
On Sunday both the DJ and Nick Mattera return for another round of poolside entertainment. There will also be games, prizes and more on both days as well as Sno-Cones from 3-5 p.m. in our Manihi Isle, the long stretch of green between the pool and the lazy river.
On Sunday night our Bacardi-sponsored summer luau concludes for the year with a Facebook event to benefit Three Square food bank of Southern Nevada. For every person on social media who shares the live-stream event from our Facebook page, we will donate one meal to Three Square up to 10,000 meals to help feed hungry children in the Las Vegas area. As always, the show begins at 7 p.m. and features wonderful entertainment and delicious cuisine.
Las Vegas radio station 104.3NowFM and DJ Supa James will be broadcasting remotely from our luau location, the beautiful Island Courtyard. Be sure to share our Facebook event to benefit Three Square and the hungry children of Southern Nevada.
This weekend we are also unveiling our new signature Tahiti Village drink, the Bacardi Dragon Berry Limónade. It will be available at the main pool bar and 17 South Booze & Bites starting Saturday. The Bacardi girls will also be pouring samples of this delicious new drink at the luau – yet another good reason to attend!
Summer luau concludes this Sunday, Sept. 2, with a Facebook live event to benefit Three Square food bank.
This year’s season-ending luau, a wistful event that marks the unofficial end of summer at Tahiti Village, will conclude on a happy note of hope for the less fortunate of our community. For our last luau of 2018, which we will live-stream on Facebook at 7 p.m. Sunday, we are partnering with Three Square food bank to help feed the hungry of Las Vegas.
For every person on social media who shares the event from our Facebook page, we will donate one meal to Three Square up to 10,000 meals. As always, our Bacardi-sponsored luau will feature delicious Island-style cuisine and wonderful entertainment from our Hot Lava singers, dancers and musicians. For this particular luau, we will be introducing the new official drink of Tahiti Village, the delicious Bacardi Dragon Berry Limónade!
Las Vegas radio station 104.3NowFM and DJ Supa James will be broadcasting remotely from our luau location, the beautiful Island Courtyard. Be sure to share our Facebook event to benefit Three Square and the hungry of Southern Nevada.
Las Vegas for Beginners: What to Know Before Visiting
Las Vegas is a city like no other – which can make preparing for a trip overwhelming if it’s your first time. When determining how to plan for a visit to the City of Lights, it’s best to take into consideration who you’re traveling with, your preferences, and the expectations you have for your stay.
Here’s a general “Vegas for Beginners” guide to give you a head-start on planning and preparations:
What to Pack
Packing for Vegas is entirely dependent upon the season. In the summertime, this desert city can regularly reach triple digits, while winter can bring rain and cool night temperatures. Make sure to take a look at the weather forecast before you start packing to get a general idea of what the weather will be like during your visit. Any planned activities can also help determine what you should bring to Vegas. Pool party lovers will want to pack multiple swimsuit options, while those who love the great indoors may want to pack dressier clothes for air-conditioned dinners and gaming.
What to Prepare For
There are a few things first-time visitors will want to be prepared for, including the following:
*Hot days and cold nights – This weather combo can make packing a little difficult and often occurs in the spring and fall months. Bring a light jacket or sweater for your nighttime strolls through the city so you’re not left feeling too chilly.
*Spontaneous activities – Vegas is full of fun, random attractions that you may not have planned for. Be sure to pack a pair of closed-toed shoes, athletic apparel, and varied clothing types so that you’re ready for any exciting opportunity that may come your way.
*A multitude of food options – Think twice about packing food for a trip to Vegas. The city is full of renowned eateries, ranging from five-star to casual dining. Take advantage of the city’s diverse food scene, even if it means spending a little more on eating out (we promise it’ll be worth it).
*Photo opportunities – Bring a fully-charged camera with plenty of storage to capture all the photo-worthy moments. From dazzling signage to natural desert views, Las Vegas is a treat for both eyes and camera lenses.
What to Plan
Before you plan a trip to Vegas, decide what you want out of it. Are you looking for family fun? A romantic escape? A solo adventure? Knowing what you’re looking for can help you craft a trip that will suit your needs. A trip to Las Vegas should include a mix of planned activities and spontaneous adventures, so make sure to plan strategically.
The activities and attractions you should book in advance are the ones that have the potential to sell out. If you’re heading to Vegas during the busy season, make sure to schedule your dinner reservations and hotel stays in advance. For attractions and things to do, call ahead and ask if a reservation is necessary. Book the activities that have the potential to fill up, but leave some wiggle room for free time so you have time to breathe between activities.

If you’re visiting in the summer, make sure to check out one of Las Vegas’s famous pools. Nothing will help you celebrate summer better than the gorgeous water attractions in the Entertainment Capital of the World. The pool and lazy river at Tahiti Village are known throughout the city for being an oasis in the middle of the desert. The Tahitian-themed pool area has a sandy beach entry, tropical paradise feel, is kid-friendly, and is a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy together.
Las Vegas is a unique city that offers bright lights, culinary delights, fun in the sun, and nights to remember. Prepare for your trip by checking the weather in advance, booking all reservations before they sell out, and saving some time to relax by the pool.
Lounge Next to Some of the Best Pools This Summer
Las Vegas may be located in the desert, but there’s watering holes everywhere! You’ve likely heard about all the fun that can be had when you’re at the best pools in Las Vegas, so find the right location for you. From party pools to kid-friendly pools to lounging pools, this city has it all. Whether you’re looking to soak up the sun and relax in your own private cabana, do some socializing, or splish splash with the kids, Tahiti Village highlights the best pools in Las Vegas.
Get ready to put on your swimsuits and lather on sunscreen because there’s no better way to spend your Las Vegas summer vacation than at the pool!
Best Pool in Las Vegas with a Beach
Mandalay Bay has all the sand and surf you can ask for! Beach at Mandalay Bay offers a lazy river, lounging areas, and plenty of opportunities to get your fill of the Las Vegas pool experience. This world-famous aquatic playground features 2,700 tons of real sand, a 1.6 million gallon wave pool and 100 cabanas, day beds, and personalized villas for rent. Grab a specialty cocktail and float along the lazy river or make some waves at the wave pool as you enjoy all that Mandalay Bay has to offer. And the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down! From May through September, Mandalay Bay’s Beach Concert Series invites music lovers to bring their blankets or float in the surf during the evening as they listen to some of the biggest touring acts.
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Monday through Sunday)
Admission: Complimentary for hotel guests. Non-hotel guests with paid admission, Monday through Thursday.
-Adults $20
-Kids 4-16 $10
-Kids 3 and under: Complimentary
Best Pool in Las Vegas for the Whole Group
Caesars Palace offers an expansive pool area – so massive that it’s comprised of seven different pools that offer something for everyone! A pool day at Caesars Palace is a royal treat. The Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis offers some of the best pools in Las Vegas, with its luxurious cabanas, comfortable chairs, and decadent Roman architecture. The seven Garden of the Gods pools offer distinctive experiences for sun loungers, socializers, and gamblers alike, offering a pool for every mood. Play swim-up blackjack and quench your thirst with a signature mojito at Fortuna Pool or worship the sun gods and enjoy maximum sun exposure at the Apollo Pool. You won’t want to leave this epicenter of relaxation!
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Daily)
Admission: Complimentary for hotel guests, $20 for non-hotel guests
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Best “Adults Only” Pool in Las Vegas
Bare Pool Lounge at the Mirage offers European-style (topless) sunbathing in palm tree-enclosed seclusion for those 21+. Because of the very nature of this pool, it’s easy to understand why Bare Pool Lounge is an adult only pool. Bare’s tropical setting and intimate 14,000 sq ft environment offers six cabanas, eight VIP beds, eight daybeds, four tables and two luxury dipping pools. Guests are invited to sit back, relax, and tan (without the tan lines)!
Hours of Operation: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Daily)
Admission: Men: $20, Women: $10 (Thursday through Monday)
Best Pool in Las Vegas for Families
Tahiti Village Resort and Spa is the top location if you’re looking to get away from the madness of the Las Vegas Strip. Tahiti Village Resort offers one of the best pools in Las Vegas that the kids (and kids at heart) will love. Feel like you’ve stepped into a Tahitian dream when you set your eyes on its free-form pool with shallow, sandy beach entry. Experience total relaxation as you float down a ⅛ mile lazy river surrounded by tiki poles that spout out water. Waterfalls from overhead rocks and bridges will also cool you off as you float along this tranquil river bed. Guests are also given complimentary lazy river tubes to use for the day. Tahiti Village Resort offers an experience that the kids will enjoy at a price parents will love!
Hours of Operation: Summer Pool Hours (Daily)
-Main Pool: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
-Lazy River: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
-2 Hot Tubs: 24 Hours
Admission: Complimentary for hotel guests
Best Pool in Downtown Las Vegas
The Tank is a $30 million award-winning pool located at the Golden Nugget in Downtown Las Vegas. Great for people of all ages, The Tank at the Golden Nugget features a 200,000 gallon shark tank where swimmers can get up-close and personal with the sharks. If that’s not enough, The Tank has an 3-story high enclosed water slide that goes through the center of the shark tank. The pool offers cascading waterfalls from its upper deck and guests can either rent private cabanas or simply lounge on the chairs, located both inside and out of the pool.
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Daily)
Admission: Complimentary for hotel guests
-$25 (Monday through Thursday)
-$35 (Friday through Sunday)
-Kids under 6 are free
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Lounging by a Las Vegas pool offers something for everyone. Pack your bags (and your sunscreen) and get ready for everything Las Vegas swimming pools have to offer.
How to Spend Your Las Vegas Labor Day Weekend
Labor day weekend is the official time for your last summer hurrah! Where better to celebrate the last wonderful few months than in the one and only Las Vegas? Our city has come a long way in the realm of entertainment and now has fun things to do for everyone. Whether you are looking for a relaxing couples weekend, you’re planning the ultimate bachelorette party, or if you happen to be travelling for business, a Las Vegas Labor Day weekend at Tahiti Village Resort & Spa will be the perfect trip. No matter who you are, this booming city has something for everyone!
It’s a Family Affair
If your Las Vegas Labor Day Weekend is going to be a family vacation this year, it might be hard to choose from all the fun options the city has to offer. That is, if you can drag the family away from our shimmering pool and lazy river, complete with sandy beaches, that may be the highlight of your sunshine-filled Labor Day weekend in Vegas. Unlike anywhere else in the world, Las Vegas constantly hosts a huge variety of performances at all times. Famous shows put on by Cirque du Soleil and the Blue Man Group will be running all weekend. Extremely unique performances filled with color, acrobatics and light are sure to entertain the entire family.
Laboring on Labor Day
If your Las Vegas Labor Day Weekend is more for work and less for play this year, you can still make the most of it, enjoy the warm weather, and have a great time. Unsurprisingly, Las Vegas is filled with the best happy hours around. Visit 17° South Booze & Bites during the week for delicious happy hour bites and delicious cocktails. Other great spots like Oscar’s Steakhouse, Bin 702, and Banger Brewing offer Las Vegas Labor Day Weekend deals during happy hour all week long. When it’s time to get down to business, you don’t have to go far! Check out our meeting packages at the Tahiti Village. We offer tropical, yet professional, settings to host your Las Vegas Labor Day events.
Bachelorette Party Paradise
If you’re celebrating a special bride-to-be for the long weekend and are in search of the perfect Las Vegas Labor Day events, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy some quality time having fun with your favorite girls and check out some of the famous pool parties Las Vegas is known for. Pool parties like the ones put on by Encore and Tao Beach at the Venetian are the perfect, Instagram-worthy spots to spend the day listening to music, sipping on refreshing beverages, and cooling off in the pool. If your whole party rocks matching themed swimsuits with a special one for the bride-to-be, even better. To balance out a big pool day and an even bigger night with the girls, you can all enjoy a spa day at the Mahana Spa to relax and rejuvenate.
This One’s for the Boys
Looking to let off some steam for the last holiday weekend of the summer? We did say Las Vegas has something for everyone, and we meant it. You can jump from thousands of feet, or at least feel like you are, when you and your best buds check out Vegas Indoor Skydiving. Secure your tickets today because they are selling fast. For a fun night you won’t forget, check out some of the famous clubs. Start your weekend off right with Calvin Harris, who will be performing at Omnia at Caesars Palace on Friday, August 31st. On Saturday night, party with Gucci Mane at Tao Nightclub at the Venetian. Or, check out many more Las Vegas Labor Day events for the ultimate boys’ nights.
A Romantic Getaway
Experience world-class shopping and dining with your significant other at the Town Square shopping center just a few minutes up Las Vegas Boulevard this Labor Day Weekend. You can enjoy each other’s company on a nice stroll through the open-air mall on your relaxing Las Vegas Labor Day Weekend getaway. The mall features fine-dining options for a romantic dinner date at the award-winning steakhouse, Fleming’s, or delicious Italian Cuisine at Brio. The Las Vegas Big Bus Tour is another great way to spend time together and even learn something new. Cruise through the streets on a double-decker bus while learning interesting, little-known facts about our historical city.
Las Vegas Labor Day Weekend deals are booking up fast! Book your stay at the Tahiti Village Resort & Spa today to end the summer of 2018 right.
Las Vegas Baseball 2018: Cheer On the Las Vegas 51s
Summertime means cold drinks, outdoor fun, and America’s favorite pastime; baseball! From the Vegas Golden Knights to the WNBA Aces to the soon-to-be Las Vegas Raiders, our sports scene is pretty legendary. And don’t forget about our local soccer team, the Las Vegas Lights, with Tahiti Village’s Club de Soleil being the official “Home of the Lights.” As such a big-time sports city, of course we have our very own baseball team, the Las Vegas 51s, to cheer on this summer.
There’s a lot going on for this minor-league team as the Las Vegas 51s recently kicked off their 36th season of Triple-A baseball and have games scheduled all the way into September. If you have never visited Cashman Field, this is the summer to do it, as plans for an entirely new Las Vegas 51s stadium is currently underway. If you’re in search of a fun summertime activity, a Las Vegas baseball game in the desert is a great way to spend any evening.
Affordable Vegas Baseball Tickets that Break Bats, Not Banks
Did we mention how affordable spending time in the ballpark is? You can cheer on the Las Vegas 51s for as low as $11 per ticket. Don’t think that automatically means the highest-quality seats in the stadium are ultra-expensive. You can sit in the best seats in the house for only $6 more at the Las Vegas 51s stadium!
While we can’t deny our love for the NHL Golden Knights games held at T-Mobile Arena or our excitement as we anticipate the 2020 arrival of the NFL Las Vegas Raiders, we all know those tickets cost multiples of a Las Vegas 51s game. That means you can become the newest regular at Cashman Field without breaking the bank, which is a good thing seeing that you’ll be planning your next ticket purchase before your first game is even finished.
As if the surprisingly affordable ticket prices weren’t enough, the Las Vegas 51s also have a long list of baseball game promotions throughout the summer. Cashman Field offers discounted concessions at every Monday home game, Budweiser Dollar Beer Night every Thursday, and even fun giveaway games sprinkled throughout the season to show appreciation for such loyal Las Vegas baseball fans.
Watch Talented 51s Baseball Players Thrive
If you find yourself assuming that such low ticket prices must reflect the value of the game being played on the field, think again. Triple-A Baseball is only one level below the major leagues and is full of talented players. The Las Vegas 51s are actually the minor-league affiliate team of the well-known New York Mets, so players on the 51s are frequently directly sent to the major-league. Minor-league baseball is also used as a gateway back into the major-league for players who have lost time in the sport while undergoing injury rehabilitation.
Las Vegas Baseball is Moving Onward and Upward
There are many new things to come for the Las Vegas 51s after the 2018 Las Vegas baseball season. This season will be the team’s last in their home at Cashman Field while the new Las Vegas 51s stadium is currently under construction in Downtown Summerlin. The entire community is anticipating the new 10,000-seat ballpark, which is a $150 million project.
Not only will the team call the new stadium home in the 2019 season, Las Vegas baseball is also going through a huge rebranding process and will have a new team name and major-league affiliation. The purpose of the team’s rebranding is to further connect with the local Las Vegas community. The organization even held a team-naming contest back in the spring and received more than 2,500 entries from excited Las Vegas baseball fans. The team is looking to be creative with their new team name and proudly want it to represent their unique home.
The five-year contract with the New York Mets ends after this year as well, and with so many upgrades we expect the team to be highly sought after by major-league franchises. Towards the end of the season, around mid-September, is when we’ll find out about the Las Vegas 51s’ new major-league affiliation. But until then, cheer on the Las Vegas 51s all summer long and catch the Friday Night Fireworks every week! Take me out to the ball game!
Can Seth Grabel fool Penn & Teller? Watch and see this Monday night!
Back in February, a month before his big TV taping for Penn & Teller’s Fool Us magic competition show, spectacular Tahiti Village magician Seth Grabel proclaimed: “It’s going to be one of the craziest things I’ve ever done.”
Immediately and without prompting, he proceeded to describe in graphic detail what can only be called a date with digestion, then made us promise not to reveal the gory specifics. (We promise, Seth!)
Fool Us brings together magicians to perform tricks in front of Penn & Teller. If the famous duo cannot determine how a trick was done, the magician who performed it will get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform as their opening act at the Rio Hotel & Casino right here in Las Vegas.
Without revealing whether he fooled Penn & Teller or not, Seth said “I did exactly what I planned to do, which is perform the biggest stun ever seen on the show. We made magic happen, and I accomplished my goal of pulling off a stunt I have been thinking about for years.”
The episode, filmed in March, will air Monday, June 23, from 8-9 p.m. on the CW network (KVCW Channel 33 in Las Vegas) right after Seth’s regularly scheduled Monday night performance from 7-8 p.m. in our Tahiti Village Kahiko Room. Don’t miss it!




