| Do a little digging into history
and you’ll learn that way back in the day historians began to list the Seven Wonders
of the World. The Wonders were the biggest, baddest, most over-the-top ancient sites that
would make Oprah Winfrey’s estate look like a dog house. Sadly, you’ll need Doc Brown and a DeLorean DMC-12 to see most of those
places today.
So what could possibly be the present-day equivalent? We
say casinos.
Most structures today are built for efficiency and
practicality. But some of the world’s best casinos seem to have kept it “old
school”. Creating large, lavish buildings that would make emperors and pharaohs
blush. What are these casino wonders of the world? In case you plan on doing some serious
traveling we’ll give you a couple.
Casino de Monte Carlo (Monaco)
Prestigious enough for British super spy James Bond to
visit not once, not twice, but three times in his film and book career, the Casino de
Monte Carlo in Monaco knows how to make you feel like royalty… or a British SAS with
double-0 status.
It boasts all the variety and eye candy your body can
handle: five different gaming rooms that feature 316 slots and 35 tables, a theater, an
opera and ballet house, a restaurant, and a garden. And if you show at the right time
you’ll be there live for the European Poker Tour Grand Final. Chill at this place and
you won’t have to go outside to see all the best Monaco has to offer.
Bellagio (Las Vegas)
The Bellagio hotel wasn’t made up so George Clooney,
Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon could make a caper film. It’s real, and it boasts the
coveted “AAA Five-Diamond” casino award - the highest honor a casino can
receive. Why? The Bellagio boasts unmatched Italian elegance, 24/7 gaming, and an
eight-acre lake. Try finding that much water somewhere else in Vegas.
And if you’re looking for some scenic attractions
check out the Fountains of Bellagio, a huge dancing water fountain just like the one at
the end of Ocean’s 11.
Wynn Macau Resort (China)
If you’re looking for a casino experience that’ll
give you as much culture shock as it will jackpots, the Wynn Macau in Macau China should
be at the top of your list.
Built so millionaire Steve Wynn could cash in on a Chinese
market that loves to gamble, the Wynn Macau has everything you’d expect from a Wynn
casino with a bit of eastern culture: Over 200,000 square feet of gaming bliss, five fine
dinning and casual restaurants, 26,000 square feet of shopping space, an atrium featuring
a golden tree of prosperity, a heated swimming pool, a spa, salon, and two lounge and bar
areas.
Atlantis (The Bahamas)
The Bahamas are so beautiful a shack with one Blackjack
table has potential to be a great casino destination. Luckily they still put in maximum
effort in when they built the Atlantis Paradise Island resort and casino in Nassau. Not
only do you get to gamble while being surrounded by blue waters, warm weathers and white
sands.
But you’ll also enjoy the 63 acre, 200 million gallon
water park, and – if you have the bankroll – the luxurious $25,000 a night hotel
suite. The “Atlantis Bridge Suite” is used by stinking rich celebs like Oprah
Winfrey, Tiger Woods, and Michael Jordan and features 10 rooms with its own butlers, cooks
and maids.
Now that’s vacationing in style! |
