Las Vegas Home Based Travel Agent Forum, May 1-4 2011

I wasn't sure what to expect from this seminar since I have never been to one on this high of a scale. There were over 1,300 travel agents registered at this show!! What a turn out! You can see what was offered here: http://www.lvtravelshow.com/

I met some great people. One of those happens to be my Host Agency owner Anita Pagliasso of Ticket 2 Travel. This woman has so much compassion for what she does! I truly believe I made the right choice with her as my Host Agency. She had a small reception for all of her agents that showed up at the Forum in her hotel room and it gave us all a chance to introduce ourselves and learn a bit about each other. It was a fun filled night as Josh and I returned back to our room at 2:30 in the morning!

Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to take pictures of the seminars or the Trade Show. But, I will share with you the ones we took around the hotel and strip.

We got an excellent rate at the Venetian because they hosted the event. The suites were very roomy! Honestly, the bed was a bit hard and I didn't sleep well on it but that is really my only complaint.

This was our view as we walked into the hotel just past the check in desk. Beautiful artwork!

The foyer into the Grand Canal Shoppes

Our Suite

The amazing part about this picture is it's inside the hotel, on the 2nd floor! What you are looking at is a painted ceiling!

I had to get a picture of this guy for the kids. They never would have believed me that he painted himself to look like a statue! I was skeptical until he winked at me ;-)

Sign inside of Gilley's that I liked.

I love food and have to take pictures of it whenever I go!  This was a pulled pork burrito from Gilley's and it was Yummy!

Fashion Show Mall - need I say more?

Back at the Venetian - Gondola rides - this time outside the hotel.

The Pool area at the Venetian on the 10th floor.  There were several hot tubs surrounding the pool. Very relaxed atmosphere!

Another view of the pool.

Jimmy Buffet's...

So I like pictures of pretty drinks too!

Josh met this very nice mate from Australia at the hotel and he walked the strip with us all afternoon.  Thanks for taking our picture Dane!

Blackened Mahi Mahi tacos!  Mmm...mmmm... Good!

I was so excited to see this booth at the trade show since I am an Aussie Specialist. This baby Kangaroo was so soft and cuddly! Australia has some amazing sites to see!