Las Vegas, where the culinary journey is worth the trip

Las Vegas has long evolved from its all-you-can-eat budget beginnings into one of the most dynamic dining destinations in the country. Today, the city is a playground for culinary heavyweights and rising stars: where Michelin-recognized chefs, global-inspired menus and boundary-pushing concepts converge under neon lights.

My last getaway to Las Vegas followed a road trip through the stillness of Death Valley, trading desert silence for sparkly Sin City. The 2-hour drive out of the hottest, driest and lowest-elevation national parks in North America capped off hiking and rejuvenation at The Inn at Death Valley. As the mountains loomed in all directions, some capped with snow, we slid through the rugged rural town of Pahrump before cruising by miles of Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert. Just a couple hours later, the cool desert air and starry skies were replaced by traffic, signs touting the latest greatest show and the glitz of jam-packed theme-driven hotels with blaring lights.

When we arrived at Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World, we went straight to the room, courtesy of advanced online check-in and a digital room key that made arrival easy and discreet. The property features three Hilton brands – Las Vegas Hilton, Conrad Las Vegas and Crockfords Las Vegas – featuring entertainment, theatre, shopping, spa and world-class dining.