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Harrah’s
Laughlin Resort & Casino
Laughlin, Nevada Highlights from October 10-13 Trip
Of course, this golf package wouldn’t quite be complete without some golf - since that was the main reason for this trip, right? The first course we played was the Emerald River Resort & Country Club. This course is a desert target course and is rated the most difficult in Nevada. The greens were so perfect that nobody even three putted. The course has an incredible watering system that kept us cool all day in 105 degree temperatures. U.S.G.A. Course Ratings and Slope Ratings are as follows:
In the evening the shows begin. You can check out the Greg Thompson "Great American Wild Wild West Show"! This is a high energy country music and dance production for the entire family. You can catch all the toe tappin’ fun nightly, except Thursdays or you can check out Greg Thompson’s "Hot Salsa" show. There’s nothing mild about it. A provocative, spicy fiesta of music and dance. Feel the heat nightly, except Thursdays. You also should go check out the entertainment at Club La Bamba where Melissa Spangler plays country and pop favorites (no cover charge here). She can really get the audience going! Country Superstar Kenny Rogers was at Harrah’s Laughlin during our stay but seeing his performance was not part of our package. But our trusty president, Michael Holder, surprised everyone with free tickets. Before you knew it we were there listening to his (Kenny’s, not Mike’s) unique style. He put on a fantastic performance! Sponsored by American Express, Kenny Rogers took the stage in Harrah’s 3,000-seat outdoor amphitheater. He sang such hits as Lady, The Gambler, Through the Years, You Decorated My Life, Coward of the County, and many more. Two hours later and he was still pleasing the crowd. If you’d rather be on the river than in it, you could take a cruise along the river. It takes you past all the casinos and on to the Dam. At night the view is quite spectacular! All the hotels are lit up and it’s just so beautiful and relaxing. You can also try your luck at other casinos by just taking a river taxi from one hotel to another. A few of us did this and ended up at the Edgewater Hotel & Casino and had the pleasure of listening to The Coasters. They were fantastic. And Mike was pleased also. While we listened to The Coasters he began dropping Silver Dollars in the slots. He put in six and zilch! But the seventh paid him six hundred. Just about enough to cover the Kenny Rogers tickets from the night before. Way to go Mike! As you could tell there was so much to do, and so little time. We hope to see you all on our next great trip, and don't forget to tell others. |
Harrah’s
Laughlin Resort & Casino - right on the stunning Colorado River! You
could enjoy all your favorite casino games, from live blackjack, craps
and roulette to a variety of real and video slot machines. The slots are
my all-time favorites. I love to hear those slot "clinking"
noises! Didn’t come out winning, but had lots of fun trying, as did
some of the other guys trying to win a new BMW. Eventually won by some
kind-hearted little old lady. There’s also a spacious Keno Lounge for
your chance at the jackpots. For the young at heart, you can also visit
the latest in state-of-the-art video games. There are many to choose
from. Whatever your pleasure, you’ll find all your favorite games at
Harrah’s Laughlin Resort & Casino.
The
second course we played was the Desert Lakes Golf Club. For golfing, at
this time of the year, it was the better of the two...and...I shot one
of my best scores here. The course is in a residential development (you
can see beautiful homes and villas along many of the holes) and is
somewhat more wide-open, rather than the desert target course we played
the day before. Course Ratings and Slopes are as follows:
After
golfing and when you’re not playing your favorite games in the casino,
you can relax and enjoy yourself in one of Harrah’s sparkling swimming
pools that beckon you. Or just soak your tensions away (after that
fantastic golf game you had) in one of their bubbling hot tubs. There is
also a health club for you to enjoy and indulge in. And you’ll find
waverunners and jet boats that you can rent for your water enjoyment. Or
you can simply relax on the beach on the edge of the mighty Colorado
River.