Now there are more outstanding restaurants in The Venetian than fingers on our hands, but we're singling out Bouchon because you might not see it while wandering around the casino floor. There's access through a hallway that passes by the Rockhouse bar, Buddy V's and Carlo's Bakery, where you should stop and get a pastry.

Insider tips: Speaking of The Venetian's 'spread out-ness,' if you want to bypass the casino to get to the Grand Canal Shoppes, you can enter right off Las Vegas Boulevard. Our fave things about The Venetian's suites: the foyers (we just love saying that word), sunken living rooms and marble bathrooms with large Roman tubs (the true thrones of emperors). All of the rooms in The Venetian are suites. Or savor other cuisines including South American fare from Lorena Garcia.

You can eat like a paesano at restaurants operated by Buddy Valastro and Wolfgang Puck - and drink like one too because wine is plentiful. The vibe: Over-the-top Italian elegance, abounding amore, luxury and service reign supreme What we love: At The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the world is at your belly. Their elegant suites range in size from 650 to 720-square-feet that are nearly double the size of the average Las Vegas hotel room. A luxury resort located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, the Venetian offers all-suite accommodations, exquisite restaurants, world-class entertainment, and shopping.

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