Loews Lake Las Vegas: Henderson’s desert oasis

The tranquil side of Sin City: The blissful, palm-tree lined outdoor pool at Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson.

By VinceFont

While you and the rest of the world weren’t looking, Las Vegas came of age. And the evidence isn’t as plainly in view as you might think. While most people would point to the growth of Vegas’ South Strip, or to the presence of the kind of family-oriented hotels like Circus Circus Las Vegas and Treasure Island that even Bugsy Siegel himself could never have imagined, the proof in the pudding actually lies 20 minutes away in Henderson, Nev. Those who thought the only kind of Las Vegas vacations worth having were only on the Strip in the heart of the city are urged to think again, and take a look at the Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort.

Truly one among a rare breed of summer vacation spots that gives you the best of both worlds, the resort is a sprawling, 3600-acre haven for golfers and nature lovers alike. There are two 18-hole golf courses on the resort property, and the resort itself sits right on the shore of the 320-acre Lake Las Vegas. From here you can take part in a variety of water sports, rent a boat and even fish. If you’re the type to prefer chlorine with your sunbaths, you can opt instead to take advantage of the resort’s two large swimming pools – or if you’d rather stay indoors and get some serious relaxation, try a stone massage at the resort’s own Spa Moulay.

If you’re tired of beach vacations that leave your skin pruned and all-inclusive vacations that only really pay off when you don’t venture far, you’re not alone. If you’d rather be within reach of the city nightlife but aren’t keen on the insane hustle and bustle of a downtown Vegas hotel, even better – the Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort is probably right up your alley. Before you book, check for ongoing promotions for spring and summer vacations, and don’t forget you’ll save a load of cash by booking your flight and resort stay together in a single package.

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Vince Font is a travel writer with a deep love of weird, wacky, and off-the-beaten-track vacation destinations.

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