October in Las Vegas is notable for the final blessed break with summer and the at-last arrival of autumn. With mild days offering a welcome respite from triple digit temperatures and a pleasant chill beginning to permeate the night air, fall in Las Vegas is the favorite time of year for many residents and visitors. Here at family friendly Tahiti Village, Las Vegas’ tropical resort paradise, we celebrate the changing mood of the season with a fun-filled activity schedule that is sure to make your October stay a Hallo-winner! Book your fall visit today.
Football is back and 17˚ South Booze & Bites offers the perfect setting to catch all the NFL action this season. Located inside Tahiti Village at the sound end of the world famous Las Vegas Strip, 17˚ South is showing all the nationally televised games every Thursday night, all day Sunday, Sunday night and Monday night. With 10 widescreen TVs for your viewing pleasure you won’t miss a moment of the exciting action.
Plentiful game-day drink specials are sure to hit the spot and include a Budweiser beer bucket for just $24, Patron shots for only $7 and thirst-quenching Bud drafts for a mere $4. Purchase entitles you to enter in our raffle to win an NFL jersey at halftime of the Monday night game, so be sure to order often!
Bright, airy and spacious, 17˚ South reflects our casual island theme in a beautifully understated tropical environment. Featuring an outdoor patio overlooking the pool, 17˚ South is a great place to grab a bite, relax with a drink, watch a game or take a chance with Lady Luck on one of our bartop gaming machines.
Deliciousness is always on the menu
From starters, salads and sandwiches to burgers, pizza and entrees, mouthwatering selections compete for your attention in every section of our menu. We hope you’ll forgive us for all the delicious decisions!
Grab a cold one
With a lineup of more than 20 to choose from, our tap beer selection is sure to satisfy your taste “Buds.” No matter what your hop persuasion, we’ve got you covered.
Socially acceptable day or night
Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, you’ll enjoy discount pricing on specialty drinks, domestic and imported draft beer, and a select appetizer menu during our two social hours from 2 to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily.
Vegas Pub Quiz
Test your knowledge on a variety of subjects for fun and prizes every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Quizzes consist of six 10-question rounds and come in three different game formats: the original trivia-only quiz, Music Bingo (songs instead of balls) and Teams Against Humanity. Vegas Pub Quiz writers develop new quizzes weekly to ensure complete freshness.
Owners Night
We show our appreciation to Tahiti Village Vacation Club owners with discounted food and drink prices and live music from 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday. Ownership has its privileges, but all Village guests are always welcome.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Best of Las Vegas is now accepting votes for your 2019 favorites, and family friendly Tahiti Village is vying for the top spot. Tahiti Village, Las Vegas’ number one tropical resort, is hoping to win your vote in the following Hotel/Casino categories:
Best family friendly resort
Best Strip hotel pool
Best spa
Best concierge service
Best lobby
Best hotel rooms/suites
If you have ever visited Tahiti Village, situated on 20 lush acres at the south end of the world famous Strip, we think you’ll agree we are legitimate contenders for the Best of Las Vegas.
We are a popular resort destination for families from all over the world who enjoy our nonsmoking, non-gaming environment and appreciate the numerous kid friendly activities.
Once here, they flock to our refreshing aquatic attractions, which include the city’s longest lazy river and a tropical pool featuring a beach-style entry that encourages hours of sand castle-making fun. Tahiti Village is also one of the few Las Vegas resorts whose pool and lazy river are open year-round.
Recently remodeled, our three-story lobby building is an inviting space for guests to relax with an enticing snack and a specialty coffee drink from the Village Café. The lobby sports a fresh, modern appearance and includes colorful chairs and comfy couches, tables to put your stuff on and decorative space dividers.
Across from check-in you’ll find our helpful and knowledgeable concierges. As certified Las Vegas experts, they are happy to answer all your questions and point you in the right direction.
Be sure to ask for directions to Tower 5, where you’ll find our Mahana Spa. Tucked away in an intimate setting on the ninth floor, Mahana Spa is a relaxing sanctuary where worries and stress melt away. Our boutique spa offers a variety of services in beautifully appointed, candle-lit treatment rooms.
Lastly, our spacious one- and two-bedroom guest rooms exemplify what the Best of Las Vegas is all about. Ranging from 650 square feet to more than 1,500 square feet, our condo-style accommodations come with numerous convenient amenities, including full kitchens, steam showers and jetted tubs in select units.
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Last week’s return of CaySea the Mermaid and Acoustics and Ale to the tropical beach pool marked a welcome early start to summer here at family friendly Tahiti Village, Las Vegas’s tropical resort paradise. CaySea will entertain kids of all ages every Saturday from 1-2 p.m. Acoustics and Ale, featuring beer and a revolving cast of acoustic musicians, is every Thursday from 4-7 p.m.
Mermaid CaySea
CaySea, wholesome spawn of an unlikely union, made a big splash with Tahiti Village guests last summer, and we are thrilled to have her back this year. Although her origins were unknown and her motives unclear when she arrived unexpectedly at our pool gate last May, asking to be let in, CaySea’s charm and beauty cast a mesmerizing spell on our pool staff – and they had no choice but to acquiesce.
Once inside, she cut through the water like a born descendent of Poseidon, her speckled tail undulating like a piston, and she made a beeline for a group of children frolicking in the shallows near the sandy beach bottom entry. They immediately clustered around her and were instantly captivated by this most unusual creature. CaySea read them “tales” from her mermaid book and engaged in playful games featuring colorful plastic eggs.
To quote Mermaid CaySea herself, it was a “fin-tastic” fun time for all – and will be again!
Acoustics and Ale
When you think about great things that go great together, listening to music and quaffing a cold one has to be high up on anyone’s list. Add to that pairing a peaceful poolside setting and you get Acoustics and Ale, our weekly music and beer mixer featuring an array of eclectic (though not electric) musicians from Nick Mattera Productions. If you haven’t tried a Sierra Nevada Beer yet, be sure to grab one from the Sandbox Bar. You’ll understand why one of the first craft brewers in the nation is still going stronger than ever as you relax poolside listening to great acoustic sounds.
Family friendly Tahiti Village, Las Vegas’ tropical resort retreat, is delighted to announce our designation as an RCI Gold Crown Resort for 2019. Only a select number of RCI-affiliated resorts meet RCI’s requirements for recognition and have earned the RCI Gold Crown Resort award. These resorts have attained high levels of excellence in resort accommodations, hospitality and member experience ratings as measured by RCI over the previous 12-month period.
“Setting a standard worthy of an RCI Gold Crown Resort property designation is something we put into practice daily in every area of our organization,” said Chris Breed, Soleil Management Vice President of Nevada operations. “That we’ve been recognized by RCI exchange members for providing excellent accommodations and customer service is a great honor. Continuing to maintain that standard is a great challenge and one we happily accept.”
RCI’s Resort Recognition Program helps ensure that RCI-affiliated resorts adhere to RCI’s standards for quality in accommodations, hospitality and member experience.
Achieving RCI Gold Crown Resort status is dependent almost exclusively on RCI member feedback through post-departure surveys. RCI visitors are asked to rate their experience on a 1 to 5 scale in the following areas:
Check-in/checkout
Resort hospitality
Resort maintenance
Unit housekeeping
Unit maintenance
The fact we’ve been able to consistently earn high marks is testament to our team’s pride and work ethic, and we sincerely thank them for their efforts in helping us achieve this honor.
RCI is the worldwide leader in vacation exchange with more than 4,000 affiliated resorts in approximately 100 countries. RCI pioneered the concept of vacation exchange in 1974, offering members increased flexibility and versatility with their vacation ownership experience. Today, through RCI® Weeks, the traditional week-for-week exchange system, and RCI Points®, the industry’s first global points-based exchange system, RCI provides flexible vacation options to its approximately 3.7 million RCI subscribing members each year.
The lazy river at Tahiti Village is one of our cures for Guilty Vacation Syndrome.
Are you suffering from Guilty Vacation Syndrome, the nagging urge to cancel or delay vacations due to guilt? Based on the results of a recent family vacation survey, you probably are. It is especially likely if you’re a Millennial, 59 percent of which report feeling ashamed for taking or planning a vacation in a time when vacation-shaming in offices nationwide and around the word is growing at an unprecedented rate.
Of those 59 percent that reported having unused paid vacation days, 40 percent said they left five or more vacation days unused because they did not want to deal with the guilt associated with taking a vacation.
Neither are older individuals immune from the guilt. In the same survey, 41 percent of individuals 35 and older felt the same symptoms of Guilty Vacation Syndrome, or GVS. Symptoms (misplaced emotions, indecisiveness, sadness) often go undetected or are mistaken for other, less serious ailments. GVS can also have the ironic side effect impacting your work productivity.
Recent research also shows that an astounding 55 percent of Americans didn’t use all of their time off in 2015, and 65 percent say that their company discourages, sends mixed messages, or says nothing about taking personal time off.
With vacation-shaming growing in offices across the world, there has been a surge in diagnoses of GVS. Many feel that despite wanting a vacation, they shouldn’t take one.
Proven remedies for GVS include:
Realizing that vacations are a necessity and not a luxury.
Commit to an annual vacation—a recipe for stronger ties with families and friends, less stress and better health.
Learning from those that have never suffered from this malady (specifically, timeshare owners who have continued to make vacations a priority).
It’s proven that one to two weeks away from the daily routine leads to better job performance and productivity—perhaps helping to make your job even more secure when you return to it.
Our advice? Book a visit to Tahiti Village as soon as you can. Las Vegas is a number-one doctor-recommended cure for GVS. You certain to feel like a new you!
Join us Saturday, October 27, from noon to 4 p.m. for a day of food and drink you’ll never remember! OktoberFeast at Tahiti Village will fill you up with an array of tempting choices from popular local food trucks and a selection of spirits from a variety of joy dispensers.
Presently we have commitments from the following food trucks, which will be parked in our large auxiliary lot adjacent to the Island Courtyard.
The Island Courtyard is also the locale for our special adult beverage tasting. The purchase of a $25 wristband gives you access to unlimited samples from Bacardi, Patron, Sierra Nevada, Corona, Modelo, WoodFord Reserve, Odell Brewery, Tito’s Vodka, and Ace Pineapple and Blood Orange.
And what would an OktoberFeast be without games, a DJ, face painting and free raffle prizes? Answer: not much, which is why they’re a part of this great event. Don’t miss the fun!
Frequent Tahiti Village guests Todd Wienke and Oshia Collins-Waters are getting married in Las Vegas on the one-year anniversary of the 1 October tragedy and holding their reception at our resort.
“We are turning the memory of this day from a negative to a positive in the hopes that all survivors do the same,” said Todd, who was shot three times. “Together we will heal with each other’s help and prove that love will always prevail.”
Todd and Oshia, 1 October survivors, will hold their wedding reception at Tahiti Village on the one-year anniversary of the tragedy.
Country music fans from California, Todd and Oshia were staying at Tahiti Village for the Route 91 Harvest festival. Todd was shot once in the left lower back shielding Oshia as they lay on the ground; once in the left arm as they fled their location near the stage; and once more on the left side during their desperate dash for cover.
Oshia survived without a physical scratch but Todd has shrapnel imbedded, perhaps permanently, on his left side from the shoulder to lower back. The pain he endures is a constant reminder of the senseless tragedy that changed their lives forever but also brought them closer together.
The outpouring of support Tahiti Village, a Somerpointe Resort, has received from its vendors eager to lend their services for the wedding and reception has been nothing short of overwhelming.
“With each phone call our banquets team made our vendors made it very clear they wanted to be a part of this love story,” said Nader Mossavi, Tahiti Village Food and Beverage Director.
What follows are some of the amazing examples of generosity exhibited by our vendors:
Cake Azure has discounted a $3,500 cake down to just its costs.
Lamb Weston, North America’s premier potato provider, has donated all the starch products.
Bacardi, Johnson Brothers and Patron have donated enough alcohol to make the reception a party the couple won’t forget.
US Foods has donated some of the food for the main course.
Good Vibrations has discounted its normal fee to keep the music flowing.
A’kaya Party Rentals has donated the linen to make the event the perfect “policeman blue.”
One of the biggest and most special donations of all has come from Las Vegas country music star Sam Riddle. Our bride heard his song “Vegas Strong,” which embodies all that is amazing about the people and the city we love so much, and knew immediately she wanted it played after Todd’s speech honoring the 58 innocent victims taken that night.
Angela Gimmellie, Somerpointe Resorts’ Director of Project Management, sent Sam a Facebook message with Oshia’s request. She received a reply within minutes. “He never hesitated once,” Angela said. “He immediately wanted to be a part of what he knows will be an amazing night. All he said was `count me in’.”
For the honeymoon, Somerpointe Resorts and exchange partner RCI will donate a week’s stay anywhere in the world RCI has a resort. We can’t think of two more deserving individuals than Todd an Oshia to experience the wedding and reception of a lifetime. Vegas Stronger!
With the first triple digit temperatures of the year arriving this week with the fury of a vengeful blowtorch, sending guests scurrying to the tropical beach pool and lazy river for instant cooling relief, it’s safe to say the summer season is upon us at Tahiti Village even if it’s still officially spring. The onset of May also augurs the return of our famous Summer Sunday Luau – just weeks away from its traditional Memorial Day weekend start – and now, as a sunny supplement to that popular event, we’re presenting Acoustics & Ale poolside every Thursday at 6 p.m. throughout the summer.
You can quench your parched palate with a selection of enticing beers from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company while you kick back and listen to a revolving roster of talented musical artists from Nick Mattera Productions. Yes, that Nick Mattera, the popular acoustic guitarist who performs at our weekly Owners Night inside 17˚ South Booze & Bites.
If you haven’t tried a Sierra Nevada beer yet, be sure to grab an original Pale Ale, a Hazy Little Thing IPA or a Tropical Torpedo IPA from the Sandbox Bar. You’ll understand why one of the first craft brewers in the nation is still going stronger than ever as you relax poolside listening to great acoustic sounds. We’re also giving away Sierra Nevada swag, including T-shirts and bottle openers.
If you enjoy a good road trip and taking photos of natural scenic wonders, it is easy to indulge your passions when you visit Las Vegas and Tahiti Village. In accordance with Nature Photography Day, we thought now would be a good time to reveal our Top 5 favorite destinations. All of them offer breathtaking vistas and wonderful photo opportunities. Best of all, they’re just a short drive from Tahiti Village. Before you head out, be sure to stop by our activities center (fifth floor, Tower 5) and take a look at the stunning photos of the attractions listed below.
RED ROCK CANYON (NEVADA) 20 MILES FROM TAHITI VILLAGE
Visited by more than two million people each year, the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area showcases a set of red sandstone peaks and walls called the Keystone Thrust. The 13-mile scenic loop offers breathtaking views of the rock formations. A visitor center is located at the start of the loop road inside the park. See the Tahiti Village concierge to sign up for a tour!
Home to some of the best rock climbing in the world
Petroglyphs throughout park
$7 per car to get in
Abundant wildlife
Open from sunup to sundown
Most trails are well marked
DEATH VALLEY (CALIFORNIA)
142 MILES FROM TAHITI VILLAGE
Located about three hours’ driving time from Las Vegas is the deceptively-named Death Valley, an area teeming with locals, tourists, and wildlife. Here, you’ll discover Furnace Creek, the perfect spot to stop for a bite to eat before heading on to landmarks like Zabriskie Point and Stovetop Wells. Be careful when traveling during the summer; temperatures in Death Valley are known to reach 130 degrees!
Below sea level
A great to visit is Scotty’s Castle
An organization coordinates a desert marathon in the summer
Fault lines throughought the park
Lots of wildlife
Telescope Peak is one of the highest points in the park
Lowest being Bad Water Basin
Close to no shade throughout park (if needed be sure to bring your own)
Very easy to get lost large part of park is considered off grid as they do not have cell service and GPS does not work in many areas
There is a path that you can drive through and see some of the sighs without getting out your car called Mosaic Canyon
ANGELS LANDING AT ZION NATIONAL PARK (UTAH)
165 MILES FROM TAHITI VILLAGE
Angels Landing is one of the world’s most renowned hikes, and is an unforgettable short adventure hike worthy of all bucket lists. The views of Zion Canyon’s 270 million-year-old rock layers will time travel you back to the Triassic period when this section of the Colorado Plateau was a flat basin at sea level. Anyone in an average physical condition can make this heavenward trek, but it can be mentally challenging with its steep switchbacks and sheer drop-offs. There are chains bolted into the cliff to provide secure handholds. People who have a severe fear of heights should not attempt the final stretch, but can enjoy the trail all the way to Scout Lookout.
Three-hour drive from Las Vegas
Home to some of the largest sand stone walls in the world
Park provides transportation to main/remote areas in the main canyon
East side has rock tunnels that were created by the Conservation Corps in the 1920s and `30s
A great spot to visit on the way up is Oscar’s Café & Restaurant
Dogs are allowed on only one trail (Pyrus Trail)
Observation point is about an eight-mile hike
Less busy in winter
Famous for a hike called the Narrows
Home to some of the busiest and best “Big Wall” and “Canyoneer” climbing areas
GRAND CANYON (ARIZONA)
275 MILES FROM TAHITI VILLAGE
One famous landmark you won’t want to miss while on vacation in Las Vegas is the Grand Canyon. Located about four hours from the city is the Grand Canyon Skywalk,where you can get a breathtaking view of the area that you’ll never forget. You can even ride a donkey, or hike, deep into one of the most unforgettable natural landscapes in the entire world.
One of oldest geological sites
There is a hotel at the bottom of the canyon called Phantom Ranch
The Conservation Corps made abundant improvements throughout canyon to make the sights more accessible
John Wesley Powell was the first person to navigate and map the waters of the Grand Canyon
Has become one of the most valued water resource since its acquisition
MONUMENT VALLEY (ARIZONA-UTAH BORDER)
401 MILES FROM TAHITI VILLAGE
Monument Valley, a red-sand desert region on the Arizona-Utah border, is known for the towering sandstone buttes of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. The park, frequently a filming location for Western movies, is accessed by the looping, 17-mile Valley Drive. The famous, steeply sloped Mittens buttes can be viewed from the road or from overlooks such as John Ford’s Point.
Not a national park and on a Navajo Reservation
Scenery filled with those of the iconic southwest settings
Located on the Colorado Plateau
Has a museum on top of a hill named Goulding’s Trading Post Museum
A great place for sunrise and sunset photos
Visitors may drive through an unpaved road right up to some of the sights
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ANGELS LANDING AT ZION NATIONAL PARK (UTAH)
GRAND CANYON (ARIZONA)
