As anyone who's been fortunate enough to visit the Italian countryside and seaports knows, the country is famous for its hospitality and a divine range of diversions. The Palazzo was created with precisely that in mind. The beauty of Capri.

THEhotel at Mandalay Bay ushers in a new model of understated luxury, affording guests a haven of sophistication and service on par with the best boutique hotels in the world.

New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has an innovative facade that re-creates the classic Manhattan skyline, complete with 12 New York-style skyscrapers.

The world's premier developer and operator of luxury resorts, MGM MIRAGE, brings you Vdara Hotel & Spa at CityCenter - an all-suite boutique hotel with a sophisticated international flair that appeals to guests who love the energy and excitement of Vegas.

A marvel of modern construction, the iconic pyramid of Luxor Hotel & Casino climbs 350 feet into the desert sky and is crowned with the world's brightest beam of light. Elevators called "inclinators" run up the pyramid's sides at the angle of a ski lift.

With premiere accommodations, jaw-dropping entertainment, and five-star restaurants, the MGM Grand offers the ultimate Las Vegas experience. The hotel and casino opened its doors in 1993 as a Hollywood-themed resort, and has been thriving ever since.

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