April visitors to Tahiti Village can get into the Easter spirit every Friday all this month at our egg dyeing activity. Eggs, dye, and decorations are provided. The activity is from 12:30-2 p.m. in the second floor Kahiko Room above Denny’s. We’re dyeing to see you there!
Category: Events and Activities
Drag racer Terry McMillen set to make his first 2017 visit to Tahiti Village. This time get twice the Terry!
When the NHRA Nationals pays its biannual visit to Las Vegas, you can count on Terry McMillen doing two things: 1) Sending his 8,000-horsepower dragster down the track at more than 300 miles per hour and 2) staying here at Tahiti Village when he’s through.
As the official resort of Terry and his crew, we’ll be hosting a meet and greet with the top fuel drag racer from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, ahead of his appearance at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Terry will be chatting with fans, signing autographs and posing for photos next to his Amalie Oil dragster from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. beneath the porte cochere. You may even have the opportunity to sit in the cockpit! Terry’s team will unload the dragster at approximately 10 a.m. Refreshments and popcorn will be provided.
If you can’t get enough Terry in the morning, he’ll be making an encore appearance that night during our weekly owners’ night event from 6-8 p.m. at 17˚ South Booze & Bites, our onsite bar and bistro.
For more information on Terry, please visit www.terrymcmillen.com. For more information on the race, please go to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway website at www.lvms.com or www.nhra.com, the National Hot Rod Association’s site.
What Does Your Cocktail Say About You
Whether you’re headed out to a bar or plan on mixing up a few of your favorite cocktails in your resort room, what does your favorite drink say about you?
You have two drink options in front of you – a glass of 2005 Chateau Montrose or a six-pack of IPA – which do you choose? Some of us would jump at the chance to sample a $170 bottle of wine, while others can’t resist the hoppy indulgence of a good quality pale ale. Your drink of choice says something about you; kind of like a drinker’s horoscope. Find out which category fits you best.
The Rebel:
If you like to order off-the-beaten-path alcohols like absinthe, you may live by the motto, “It’s better to be a liver than to have one!” This drink of choice is for rebellious, edgy individuals, who aren’t concerned about the lack of feeling in their legs, as long as they’re having a good time. They often have a tight group of friends, so someone is usually available to drive them home.
The College Kid:
Are shots of Fireball a regular part of your weekend activity? When it comes to alcohol, you’ll take it cheap and fast. If you only head to the convenience store when you need to stock up on grain alcohol and carbonated mixers, you might fall into this drinking group.
The Throwback:
You loved the 90s and continue to drink the cocktails of the era by ordering a Cosmopolitan or Daiquiri whenever you go out. If you drank it in college and still like to order it now, your drink of choice might be a Lemon Drop martini or a vodka cranberry because a classic never dies.
The Achiever:
Campari & soda is a mixed drink that says: “I am in control of my career, my life, and my destiny.” It is light in terms of alcohol content, so you’ll be ready to network with other like-minded individuals at any time. You’re a winner, so drink like it!
The Tough Guy:
If you drink Jager Bombs, Irish Car Bombs, or any other drink with the word “bomb” in it, you may be in the tough guy crew. They can throw drinks back better than anyone and sipping is not part of the verbiage used for a night out drinking for them.
The Grown-Up:
If you’ve moved beyond the Jack and Coke crowd, but still haven’t entered full-on Hennessey mode, you’re probably a fan of Manhattans. Late 20s to early 30s drinkers are often fond of the Manhattan, as it is a mature drink, but still rewards you with the ultimate prize after the drink is gone – a cherry at the bottom!
The Perennial Partier:
Margaritas fit this group like a glove. Whatever the occasion, margaritas are always a popular drink of choice among those always up for a good time. Margaritas are the ultimate party drink and blended is higher on the fun scale than on the rocks.
The Hipster:
This group of ironic, mustached individuals love to drink moonshine. Why? Possibly because it represents a less-corporate approach to drinking. It is also ironic because it represents a drink that people in the country make in a bathtub out of necessity, while “city” moonshine is generally brewed in a several thousand-dollar setup.
Regardless of the type of cocktail you prefer, remember your favorite drink of choice can be mixed up right in your own resort suite kitchen when you stay at Tahiti Village. Don’t worry too much about whether you’re a “Grown-up” “Tough Guy” or “Achiever,” you can simply sit back and enjoy your surroundings 365 days a year at our incredible Las Vegas retreat.
Plan a Wedding in Las Vegas
From when to book to where to reserve event space, consider these suggestions when planning a Vegas wedding.
Las Vegas weddings can take many forms. You can book your big day at the Elvis Chapel, a place that will marry you for just $77 (cash, by the way) and no appointment is necessary. Or, you can elect for a more extravagant wedding package from the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, a $100,000 package that includes Harry Winston diamonds and a reception for up to 200 of your closest guests. But if you are like the majority of engaged couples today, you’re probably aiming somewhere in between. Let’s take a look at the most important factors to consider when planning your unforgettable Vegas ceremony!
Best Time of Year
Vegas is always busy, so don’t get too hung up on the specific days of the week or trying to avoid major holidays – this city is always on the go, always has a crowd of tourists, and usually there is an event being hosted. Winter can be a wonderful time in Vegas for wedding events with less of a crowd, and more of an opportunity to maximize on Sin City activities. The city finds relief from its triple-digit, summer temperatures and cools off significantly without being as cold as winter in other areas of the country. With Vegas being a popular destination for weddings, book your preferred venue at least 6-12 months in advance. This city has become more popular as a destination locale, meaning that the perfect venue that you’ve been considering will most likely book up fast! On the other hand, if you are leaning towards the more stereotypical “Vegas” wedding, then one of the many chapels can be ready within the hour.
Where to Get Married in Las Vegas
Once you have an estimate of attending wedding guests, decide on a venue that can comfortably and affordably accommodate the group. If you are looking for a venue that not only offers tremendous wedding and event spaces, but also affordable rooms for guests of all ages, consider a vacation resort like Tahiti Village. Your wedding is the first step to portray your style as a couple for the rest of your lives, so why not customize it to your liking? Let Tahiti Village take care of all your needs from the ceremony to the reception. Your guests will continue to enjoy the party long after the bridal bouquet has been tossed in the air. This Resort is the ideal place to relax and celebrate away from the chaos that cab cine from being on the Strip.
Wedding Theme Ideas
Las Vegas weddings don’t have to be “Vegas-themed,” so decide on the type of wedding you want to have and you’ll likely find the ideal venue near the city. Looking for a light-hearted or unusual wedding experience? You can get married at the Neon Museum, the Nelson Ghost Town in Eldorado Canyon, or even have a “marriage in motion” aboard a party bus cruising the Strip. Keep in mind that venues on Las Vegas Blvd. tend to book up quickly and may be significantly more expensive than those just a mile or less from the center of town. Another direction you can go for your ceremony is to embrace the fact that you’re in Vegas! If you have a particular idea in your head, most likely someone in this city has already done it. Elvis wedding, check. Rock n’ Roll wedding, check. High Roller wedding, check. Drive Thru wedding, seems odd, but check! Las Vegas alone represents the ultimate venue for a custom wedding ceremony, and a great destination to make memories that will last a lifetime.
There are several ways to make your Las Vegas ceremony memorable, fun, and affordable. For more information about event space that can be customized to your unique needs, contact the event planning team at Tahiti Village today!
Make 17˚ South your Big Game headquarters with Super food and drink specials!
The Big Game is nearly here, and if you’re staying at Tahiti Village this weekend, there’s no better place than 17˚ South Booze & Bites to catch all the action. We’ve got fantastic food and drink specials for Super Sunday, including $3 Bud and Bud Light drafts, $4 Jack Daniel’s and Ketel One, $5 appetizers, and $17 buckets of Bud and Bud Light. Atlanta or New England? It doesn’t matter who wins. You’ll have a great time watching the game at 17˚ South, the onsite bar and bistro at Tahiti Village. Don’t wait till the last minute to make your Big Game viewing plans. Spend the day with us and enjoy our great food and drink specials. Doors open at 11 a.m. Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. We hope to see you here!
New Year’s Eve party!
After several high level executive meetings of the Tahiti Village blog staff, we decided today, with everyone mired in an inevitable back-to-work, post-Christmas malaise, was the perfect time to announce our annual New Year’s Eve party. Can you feel your spirits lifting yet?
The first thing we want you to know is – we’re having one! Predictably, it’s on New Year’s Eve, which this year falls on Dec. 31. So if you’re staying on property over the holiday and looking to blow into a noisemaker at midnight, we cordially invite you to celebrate the arrival of 2017 and send off its predecessor.
Doors to the 10th floor lounge of Tower 5, the location of this festive gathering, open at 10 p.m. We’ll have music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres and an open bar, plus party favors and a champagne toast at midnight, at which time you will be treated to a fireworks display from one of the best vantage points in all Las Vegas.
Tickets are $100 for owners and $125 for visitors. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the concierge in the main lobby or call (702) 440-6915.
If you hadn’t planned on being here for the New Year’s holiday but the thought of complimentary NYE party tickets could sway you otherwise, just click on our New Year’s Eve party ticket package to book a minimum three-night stay over the New Year’s weekend. You’ll get two complimentary tickets when you choose a one-bedroom Moorea or Bora Bora suite and four when you book a deluxe two-bedroom Royal Tahitian. You may also call 855-386-4658.
We wish you all a very Happy New Year and hope to see you soon!
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle While on Vacation
Eating healthy… Exercising… Staying hydrated – all while on your Vegas vacation? Does this sound like a recipe for a dull, monotonous jaunt away from home? Or, are these smart ways that can help us feel good and maintain a healthy lifestyle while on vacation?
For many travelers, a vacation equals a guilt-free experience that involves buffet lines, ice cream shops, or bars with any thoughts about healthy eating and exercise frequently left at home. But it doesn’t have to be like this. By following a few simple guidelines, you’ll find that keeping healthy while traveling is quite easy.
Healthy Eating
When it comes to managing your health while on vacation, what you put into your system is one of the main considerations. If you’re traveling to Las Vegas and think that the only options are buffets or unhealthy restaurants, think again. You can find healthy eats at 17° South Booze & Bites at Tahiti Village. Lean sirloin steak, crisp, green salads, and other healthy options are expertly prepared and will leave you feeling satisfied without the extra calories.
Or, head over to SkinnyFats – an innovative restaurant whose menu features half “skinny” choices and half “fat” choices. This option allows you to cater to anyone in the group. You can also try EATT, a new dining spot that delivers a healthier take on French food, located in the West Valley.
The bottom line is: there are numerous options, if you’re looking to dine out without resorting to unhealthy choices or over-the-top buffets. One way to minimize the intake of “bad foods” is to follow the rule of never eating two bad meals in a row. Follow a heavier meal with a salad or smoothie instead of another calorie-laden option.
Move Around
Though you can take cabs, shuttles, monorails, and more around Las Vegas, try to move as much as possible. You can preemptively burn off calories by heading to the pool and taking an early morning swim, then head over to the in-resort fitness center to do some lightweight training. You’ll not only feel great after a quick workout or walk around the city, but you’ll be less likely to want to counteract your exercise by eating poorly. Find a resort that offers a pool and fitness center to help you stay active.
Relax and Rejuvenate
After your exercise, there’s no better way to unwind than getting a massage at the spa. Tahiti Village’s Mahana Spa offers a variety of massage packages, including Tahitian hot stones, aromatherapy, deep tissue massage, and the signature Mahana relaxation massage. And, of course, no spa visit is complete without getting a facial as well. All of Mahana Spa’s facial treatments are fully customizable for your skin’s unique needs.
Keep it Fun
Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean you can’t indulge. If you get off track, just make a healthier choice the next time around. It’s all about balance after all. Las Vegas is a city of fun and you won’t want to miss a moment.
Star rodeo cowboy Luke Brown to visit Tahiti Village!
Attention, rodeo fans! Be sure to visit Tahiti Village this Friday and Saturday for a pair of appearances by champion team roper Luke Brown. Luke, presently third in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo world standings, will sign autographs, pose for pictures, and conduct a roping demonstration. He will also have Q&A via Facebook Live.
Meet Luke in our main lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, and on Saturday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. inside 17° South Booze & Bites, our bar and bistro next to the front desk in the main lobby.
Stop by for the chance to win authentic Luke Brown merchandise, a pair of show tickets, or a three-night stay at Tahiti Village!
Luke has won nearly $1.5 million in his storied career, including nearly $225,000 last year, when he placed first in the WNFR standings.
Luke is in town for the annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo competition Dec. 1-10 at the Thomas & Mack Center. Get your tickets here.
Don’t miss these opportunities to meet rodeo great Luke Brown!
How to Conduct the Perfect Meeting
The clock is ticking, and your important meeting is right around the corner. You might be planning a team building exercise or a strategic planning session for you and several of your closest colleagues. Regardless of the type of meeting, you’ll want to keep several do’s and don’ts in mind to ensure you pull off a meeting that is memorable for all the right reasons.
Do – Determine the Meeting Goal.
Are you looking to boost your business by rallying the troops? If so, consider whether senior-level leaders can attend your meeting to share information and spawn ideas directly with their teams. Then, tailor the meeting space to comfortably accommodate all attendees.
Don’t – Fail to Plan.
A meeting should be collaborative, but it doesn’t mean you should leave interactions among your guests to chance. Create a checklist and agenda that outlines what you and your team should be working on throughout a series of 30-minute or 1-hour time blocks. Then, provide your invitees with the same agenda so they can self-manage their time and help stay on track.
Do – Select the Right Destination and Venue.
Decide on a destination that makes sense for your event and fits within your budget. Las Vegas is ideal for business meetings, as it is accessible via several time choices for airline flights daily and room rental rates are quite attractive. That, plus the wide range of meeting and event spaces in the city, makes Vegas a top choice. Holding your meeting in a fun environment like Sin City can make the entire meeting experience both informational and exhilarating.
Once you’ve determined your head count, seek a venue that offers plenty of space for you and your guests. A good rule of thumb is 30 square feet per person if conducting a conference, 15 square feet per person for a banquet, 20 square feet per person for a classroom-style event, and 12 square feet per person for a theatre style gathering. Ensure there are plenty of outlets and enough space for any other technical setup required.
Don’t – Forget the Food.
Looking for a way to boost the energy and enhance the atmosphere in the room? Provide attendees with a variety of food and beverages that are easy to eat and don’t require a lengthy sit-down meal process. Finger foods and small plates encourage networking and conversations, so ask your venue to set up an array of small tables around the meeting room to keep people moving. Coffee and tea can help keep guests alert and engaged throughout the event, too.
Do – Ask for Feedback.
Ask questions to learn from your audience, and then use this information to refine future meetings. Business meeting attendees can provide constructive feedback that may serve to steer your future event plans. Create an anonymous survey consisting of a simple list of questions, or assemble an electronic survey that can be emailed out to your team. Either way, ask questions and uncover common threads to help perfect future meetings.
Conducting the perfect meeting is possible when you set expectations upfront, select an appropriate venue in an ideal location, create an agenda, keep people fed, encourage networking and feedback, and above all else, have a little fun. For more information on flexible meeting spaces in Las Vegas, contact the event planning team at Tahiti Village today!
How to plan your time off and boost your happiness
Research proves that Americans who take time to plan how they will use their vacation time in the year ahead are happier than those who do not. Simply having something to look forward to – like a trip to Tahiti Village! – improves your happiness. But nearly half of American households fail to take the simple step of planning their time off, a step that can be made much easier by having a timeshare.
Here are some simple steps from our friends at Vacation Better to make sure that you don’t make the mistake of not using all of your vacation time:
First, confirm your paid time off benefits. Don’t take someone else’s word for it, confirm what you have available by asking your manager or HR director. After this is accomplished, the next important step is to review your calendar for the year to see when you could actually take a vacation.
Now, the fun part: this is where your dreams and goals come in. What are you going to cross off your bucket list this year? Where have you been wanting to travel? What are you dying to try? You don’t necessarily need to know what you’ll do with every vacation day—just plan the days off now. Getting it on the calendar is what matters most.
Finally, it is time to talk with your boss and colleagues about your plans to take time off. But don’t be anxious: nearly all senior business leaders believe vacation time benefits their employees – and the company.
It’s time to stop feeling guilty about trying to take a vacation each year and remember there are many health and wellness benefits that come along with an annual vacation. You work hard all year, you deserve to have some well-earned, time off. With a timeshare you are ensuring that you take a vacation each year since it is already prepaid!
Call 1-800-775-8463 to book your Tahiti Village visit!