Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to Debut Eight New Pool Experiences

The iconic swimming and lounging oasis has been completely redesigned; creating a destination within a destination and featuring eight distinctive swimming pools with lavish amenities and the city’s most attentive cabana servers. The new Fortuna pool features an 18-foot waterfall where guests can challenge Lady Luck at the swim-up blackjack tables.

In addition to the extravagant new pools, there are 44 new private cabanas, each with a stocked refrigerator of juice and water, flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, wireless Internet access, ceiling fan and plush furniture. With hundreds of new vibrant blue deck chairs, plush daybeds and loveseat-inspired scoop chairs, guests can even just keep it simple and do nothing else but enjoy a day of sun-worshipping. Completing the Garden of the Gods additions is an all-new whirlpool retreat and an added garden wedding venue.

Designed by famed hospitality firm Allard & Conversano, the Garden of the Gods is situated on three levels at the heart of Caesars Palace. Replete with classically inspired landscaping, statues and fountains, the Garden of the Gods allows guests to find their own experience; from those looking to socialize and connect at the stylish new Fortuna Bar to those who want to enjoy relaxing with a poolside massage. Engineers precisely tracked the movement of the sun and expanded south and westward to ensure the area offers vast sunny and shady nooks.

“One of Las Vegas greatest assets is its abundant sunshine,” says Gary Selesner, president, Caesars Palace. “Guests make trip decisions to escape drab and enjoy warm sunny getaways. The new Garden of the Gods was created to be the definitive resort swimming retreat – a resort within a resort. Here, guests have the freedom to find experiences they particularly will enjoy in a five-acre retreat that perfectly complements the exciting nightlife and award-winning restaurants at Caesars Palace.”

THE POOLS
Fortuna
An 18-foot waterfall is the centerpiece of this pool, where guests can enjoy swim-up blackjack. Guests who wish to socialize and connect gather near the Fortuna (swim-up blackjack) pool, flanked in circular sun lounge couches near the Fortuna Bar, where creative mixologists blend cocktails with freshly squeezed juices.

Apollo
Apollo was the Roman god of light and the sun, so it is only fitting that the pool best suited for sun worshipping is named after this deity. The Apollo pool is positioned at the southwest corridor of the oasis for maximum sun exposure and features five cabanas and six canopied daybeds as well as chaise lounges perfect for soaking in the Las Vegas sun.

Bacchus
Elevated 18-feet in the area, the two Bacchus pools are framed by two graceful curved staircases and available only to invited guests. Private, shallow sun chaise pools, an individual whirlpool and VIP cabanas staffed with butlers are some of the area’s special features.

Neptune
Situated near the Fortuna bar, the Neptune pool is the social hub of the Garden of the Gods – the perfect place to mingle, meet and greet. The Neptune pool features eight cabanas, 10 daybeds (available in three different varieties) and chaise lounge chairs.

Jupiter
The cabana-lined Jupiter pool offers a quiet respite from the social scene. Designed for lengthy lounging, the Jupiter pool is distinctive for its subdued ambient music and large, custom-designed cabanas equipped to provide relaxing spa services from Qua Baths & Spa.

Temple
The crowning centerpiece of Garden of the Gods, Temple is where shade truly meets sun. Families enjoy the large round Temple pool, where young swimmers-in-training often splash under the rotunda’s central fountains and play on the steps around its large perimeter.

Venus
Scheduled to open April 1, The Venus Pool Club is the most well-appointed and exclusive pool experience in Las Vegas, a sophisticated and secluded European-style retreat from the people who brought you PURE Nightclub. Guests age 21 and older are welcomed to the Venus pool.

SPA TREATMENTS AND SERVICES
For guests looking to indulge not only in the sun but also spa, the world-renowned, award-winning Qua Baths & Spa offers poolside treatments. Spa services also include neck massages at deck chairs as well as full-service massages in the large Jupiter spa cabana.

POOLSIDE COCKTAILS
Created by Matthew Stober, beverage manager and master mixologist, Caesars Palace, a new menu of specialty cocktails — many made with freshly squeezed juices — will quench guests’ thirst.

WEDDINGS AND EVENTS
With eight swimming pools positioned in three tiers, the new Garden of the Gods offers the perfect location for the elaborately catered pool parties, weddings and other group special events. Both Juno and Venus gardens are perfect for small or large ceremonies, with seating for up to 114 guests.

The Garden of the Gods is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., March through October.

ABOUT CAESARS PALACE
Caesars Palace is the world’s best known resort-casino, celebrating the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome, in an 85-acre destination location that sets the standard for entertainment, dining and luxury.

WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand Makes a Splash with Another Sizzling Summer Season Friday, March 12

WET REPUBLIC will kick off the 2010 season with a dazzling party hosted by Kendra and Hank Baskett Saturday, March 27, followed by its industry preview of Daylife Sundays with Sharam and Roger Sanchez Sunday, April 11. The ultra pool will launch its grand opening celebration Saturday, April 17. The party will carry over into the next weekend as Kim and Khloe Kardashian host Kourtney’s 31st birthday Saturday, April 24 sponsored by Bombay Sapphire.

“WET REPUBLIC offers the most luxurious amenities, complemented by a fun party vibe. We offer guests an intimate atmosphere which is why they chose to come back to us year after year,” said Anthony Olheiser, director of nightlife for MGM Grand. “WET REPUBLIC has transformed the Vegas party pool scene and has quickly become the summer destination to see and be seen. We pride ourselves on offering one-of-a-kind experiences for guests from all over the world, while continuing to uphold a commitment of hosting action-packed parties.”

The weekends will be packed with non-stop festivities beginning on Fridays as WET REPUBLIC plays host to the hottest weekly competition, HOT 100 sponsored by SpyOnVegas.com. The unmatched pool destination will crown the hottest females in Las Vegas with cash prizes totaling $100,000. Last year during the summer contest series Cisco Adler, Shwayze and LMFAO performed live for the poolside crowd. Saturdays will continue to provide world-class entertainment for A-list celebrities and musicians. Beautiful people will revel from the VIP bungalows and cool off in the private saltwater dipping pools, while admiring the panoramic view of the hottest eye-candy in town. P.Diddy, Jay-Z, Rihanna, AnnaLynne McCord, Lauren Conrad, Kim Kardashian, Reggie Bush, Pete Wentz, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Jessica Simpson and Lindsay Lohan are just a few of the celebrities who partied in WET REPUBLIC’s VIP bungalows last season. The dynamic weekends will culminate with Daylife Sundays, the weekly industry party that will have some of the world’s best DJs mixing the latest beats. Last year, WET REPUBLIC welcomed music legends Armand Van Helden, Behrouz, Boris, Cedric Gervais, Chris Lake, Chus & Ceballos, Ferry Corsten, Roger Sanchez, sander kleinenburg, Sharam, Steve Angelo, Tom Stephan, and Victor Calderone. On select Sundays WET REPUBLIC also will be home to the monthly house-music event Juicy Vegas with resident DJ Robbie Rivera.

The summer oasis delivers a variety of experiences for its guests, whether they want to chill over cocktails in the poolside lounge, relax in exclusive VIP bungalows or bask in the party scene on the main pool deck or cabanas. Elite VIP service, high-end amenities and renowned entertainers are standard at WET REPUBLIC. Sophisticated and stylish designs make WET REPUBLIC a lush playground for privileged partygoers. Glitterati and celebrities flock to the sexy adults-only venue where the best elements of Vegas nightlife are combined with ultimate poolside amenities to create the definitive daylife experience.

Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cover and rental charges vary; local ladies receive complimentary entry.

Angelica Bridges, Carrot Top, Criss Angel support Chile Relief Fundraiser for Red Cross at Eva Longoria’s Vegas nightclub, Eve

Photos by Hew Burney, spyonvegas.com

In addition to money raised through the cover charge, donations toward a raffle included an autographed Holly Madison calendar, which prompted Angel to comment to the crowd while selecting winners that the calendar was “hot,” and “I’ve seen all these poses.” Dollar bills “rained” on the packed crowd after the raffle.

The three entertainers star in shows at the Luxor Hotel & Casino.

Bridges is the star of FANTASY, a sexy revue with choreography by Criss Judd in its 10th successful year in Las Vegas. Bridges is a former Baywatch beauty, and has appeared in dozens of television shows. Her numerous magazine appearances and covers include Playboy, Esquire, Maxim and GQ.

Kim Kardashian Fragrance Launch Photos at TAO Nightclub

Photos by Denise Truscello/WireImage

Also spotted at TAO Nightclub was Jay Cutler, quarterback for the Chicago Bears, drinking Dom Perignon and vodka/Red Bull cocktails. Fellow NFL players Thomas and Moore dined at TAO before hitting the nightclub for a VIP table of their own.

At LAVO, Hunter Parrish of Showtime’s Weeds dined with a group of friends. Pitchers of LAVO’s Pomegranate Lemonada specialty cocktail accompanied a meal that included the Kobe Meatball, Sea Bass and Kobe Steak. The group checked out the nightclub after dinner.

Shaun Sipos of the CW’s Melrose Place was also spotted dining at LAVO with a friend, enjoying Veal Chop, Filet and Lobster along with Cabernet before heading to see Jersey Boys.

Kelis Performs at Eva Longoria Parker’s Nightclub Eve

Photos by Denise Truscello/WireImage

Kelis was presented with a giant milkshake cake – complete with a candy straw and a cherry on top – to congratulate her performance and success of her new album. Prior to going upstairs to Eve, Kelis dined at Longoria Parker’s steakhouse Beso where she and friends sipped wine and enjoyed the shrimp cocktail, crispy fried dungeness crab cakes and Eva’s avocado guacamole.

Paris Hilton 29th Birthday Photos at TAO Nightclub

Photos by Denise Truscello/WireImage

The group dined under the watchful eye of TAO’s famed Buddha on a feast of Asian specialties. All gathered around when a tower of cupcakes(a gift from mom Kathy) was brought out to the table and the restaurant joined in singing “Happy Birthday”. After dinner the birthday girl commanded a VIP table in the nightclub and immediately began dancing to the sounds of DJ Vice. The parade of sweets continued with a giant cake in the club from Gimme Some Sugar and Paris got on the microphone, thanking everyone for coming to TAO to celebrate with her. DJ Vice played her single “Stars are Blind,” and her parents even got of the mic, telling the packed crowd how much they love TAO and thanking everyone. Perez Hilton also stopped by the table to wish his namesake a happy birthday and was greeted warmly by the entire family.

Former NBA pro Charles Barkley, who turned 47 on Saturday continued the party he started at TAO on Friday by taking over a VIP table in the nightclub, and former NFL player Jamie Sharper and his brother Darren Sharper of the New Orleans Saints were spotted at another VIP table on the dance floor.

Floyd Mayweather Jr., also had an early celebration for his birthday. The boxer, who turns 33 on February 24th was feted with a dinner by family and friends on the mezzanine level of the restaurant.

Brian Baumgartner from The Office dined at TAO with friends, as did Law and Order’s Chris Noth, aka Mr. Big from Sex and the City. Noth was later spotted in a sky box overlooking the nightclub, while Baumgartner joined the owner’s table on the dance floor.

Comedian Jay Mohr and wife, actress Nikki Cox visited TAO Nightclub before heading to check out the nightclub at LAVO.