Qua Spa is one of the top 10 spas in the world, and after I got a chance to experience the Roman Rituals it definitely gets my vote for number 1! The spa has 2 sections, the gym and the actual spa. The gym is state of the art and totally gorgeous, Sarah Occhiogrosso would definitely approve! We're lucky because as interns we're allowed to use the gym for free, but guests pay $25 a day or $50 for a 3 day pass. What I love about the gym is that you can be on the treadmill and have an amazing view of the strip, I was lucky one day and actually got to watch the Dancing Waters going off at the Bellagio while I was jogging... how COOL is that?! Also, some of the interns totally lucked out and got to see Giuliana Rancic from E! at the gym. What's unique about the gym is that all of the machines are grouped in a way that are meant for socializing, much like fitness was back in ancient Rome. The other section of the spa is the actual spa lol... its made up of a gorgeous area of pools and waterfalls in the front called the Roman Rituals, a tea lounge, a steam room and sauna, an artic ice room which is the only one in Las Vegas, and a ton of beautiful rooms for spa treatments! I wasn't able to take any pictures while I was enjoying the Roman Baths because the area is clothing optional and cell phones are not allowed. But I was able to find some pictures off of the Qua website so that I can show you what we got to do.
This first picture is of the Roman Baths, and they are absolutely amazing. There are 3 pools that are different temperatures and the water has absolutely no chlorine and has tons of wonderful minerals. Inside of the spa around the baths are these amazing stones chairs that are warm and are incredibly relaxing, I actually fell asleep!
My favorite part of the whole spa is the artic ice room, its 55 degrees and the room snows when you're inside! I've never seen anything like it and its COOL... literally :]
Next to the Spa is the world famous Color salon by Michael Boychuck.
Michael Boychuck is famous for creating Paris Hilton's blonde hair therefore her glamourous portrait is displayed above the front desk.
My favorite part of the lobby is the breathtaking chandelier. Anyone who walks in feels instantly glamorous!
The hair salon itself is all white and embellished with crystals, which is kind of funny because the name of the salon is Color. Michael Boychuck created the salon that way on purpose because he wanted his clients and all of the beautiful people to be the color within the salon.
Here's one of the makeup stations, I just can't get over how gorgeous it all is!
This is what the salon calls the Lather Lounge, which is just a fancy way to say hair washing station.
The day before we worked in the spa department, the Miss USA pageant had a private event to celebrate the 4 limited edition nail polish colors created by OPI for Miss USA. All of the contestants were at the event with Michael Boychuck and plenty of champagne! [Yes Michael Boychuck kind of looks like Bret Michaels lol]
The other department I really enjoyed was the wedding department. Again, this department is divided in to two different areas, the sales office and the wedding coordinator's office. I learned a lot while shadowing in this department about Vegas weddings then I thought I would. For example, its VERY affordable to get married especially at Caesars Palace and the chapels/gardens are absolutely gorgeous. When you think of a typical Vegas wedding you tend to think of a drive trough chapel with a minister in an Elvis costume, but that is sooo far from the truth. My favorite chapel is called the Clasico and its known for its beautiful stain glass window.
This space can be used as is because its already gorgeous or if the bride wants to add flowers they create these beautiful flower arrangements and place them by the vase.
All of the flowers are fresh and prepared every day, no silk flowers here! The cooler that they hold all of the flowers in smells sooo good :] Again, I am so in love with the stain glass window!
The aisle that the bride comes down, I believe this chapel can hold 196 guests which is the largest one on the Las Vegas Strip.
After I worked with the sales team for a little while I actually got the opportunity to go to a wedding with one of the coordinators. It was a blast because the bride was SO beautiful and was dressed totally vintage. She was also very relaxed and super sweet, totally not a bridezilla! Its crazy how fast the whole thing really is, I mean the ceremony lasts 10 minutes tops. I had such a wonderful time I can't wait to go back :]
So I know everyone is curious about the Super Caesars VIP... so here's the story! After I got off of work yesterday I wanted to mail a few post cards so I ventured off on my own to find the business center. I knew the general directions but had no idea where the actual office was. So somehow I got myself to the executive offices that are located in the Palace tower and knew that I was not in the right place. So I turned around to head back to the elevator, when I was about to step in I saw a man come around the corner and asked him if I could hold the elevator for him. When he stepped inside I knew he worked for Caesars because he had a suit on and just came out of the executive offices but he didn't have a name tag on so I didn't think anything of it. I asked him if he knew where the business office was and he replied that he did and that he would take me there. While we were walking I thanked him and explained that I was just an intern and still learning my way around the property. He asked me who I was working with and I told him who our coordinators were. He asked what their positions were and when I told him he said ooooh yes, they're coordinating the summer internship. Then as we arrived to the office he extended his hand and said, "My name is GARY SELESNER, if there is anything that you need just let me know." I totally freaked out and just said thank you as he turned to walk away. Y'all Gary Selesner is the President of Caesars Palace! I have been dying to met him because he is a very important person.
It was by far the coolest moment I had since I have arrived, and I feel so dumb for not recognizing him. Its okay though, all that matters is that I hopefully made a good impression if I ever get to meet him again!
I'm going to cut this blog off for now but I feel like there is so much I still haven't said. I'll catch up with everyone soon though. Lots of love!
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