Offer Your Heart On A (Shoe)String (Budget) – Las Vegas Values Allow Sweethearts To Impress While Saving Cash

This month, the resorts of MGM MIRAGE offer couples a way to add sizzle to their relationship without causing their bank accounts to fizzle. Twosome travelers are invited to indulge in a romantic getaway they’ll cherish for years at savings they’ll value today.

Treat your loved one to a tantalizing dinner for two at prices too tempting to resist. Restaurants throughout the resorts of MGM MIRAGE will present enticing Valentine’s menus at incredible values. At Luxor, a special three-course affair presented by TENDER Steak & Seafood is priced at just $39 per person. Delectable choices include Wild Mushroom Soup, Pan-Roasted Loch Duart Scottish Salmon, Organic Free-Range Jidori Half Chicken and Beef Filet Tournedo. An indulgent dessert completes the experience. At Mandalay Bay, Lupo by Wolfgang Puck invites guests to indulge in a decadent four-course menu priced at $55 per person. Mouth-watering offerings include Blue Crab Cakes, Maine Lobster Ravioli, Red Wine-Braised Baby Veal Shank and Glazed Chocolate Hazelnut Zuccotto.

Treat your sweet to the celebrated cuisine of culinary master Joël Robuchon at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon within MGM Grand. A special “L’Unique” menu, priced at $39, allows guests to choose an appetizer, main course and dessert, all served simultaneously in a charming bento box-style presentation. The menu changes weekly and includes a variety of French bistro-style selections. Appetizer choices can include Calamari Tempura, Salmon Tartar and Seafood Tabbouleh while entrée selections range from Caramelized Beef Short Ribs to Fricassee of Veal Sweetbreads. Classic pastries served with a L’Atelier twist may include Chocolate Rice Soufflé with Coffee Brúlée, Raspberry Tiramisu and Pistachio Crème Brûlée with Caramelized Pistachios.

Indulgent spa services help to soothe away life’s stresses. The Spa at New York-New York is offering a “Sweet Embrace” Massage throughout February. Available in 25-, 50- or 75-minute experiences, the rejuvenating service begins at $70 per person. Hoping for a proposal? Get your ring finger ready for the addition of a glittering gem with “The Organic SpaRitual for Hands” at Vdara Health & Beauty. Priced at $45, the 45-minute treatment uses micro-algae and mineral salt infused with wild-crafted Indonesian ginger to gently slough away dry skin. A hydrating hand massage featuring a blend of ginger and Chinese jasmine essential oils, aloe, shea butter, sesame oil, olive oil, avocado and vitamins A and E completes this intoxicating service.

At Salon Bellagio, men can spruce up for a night of romance by enjoying a $40 “Traditional Shave.” The comforting service begins with a relaxing facial massage followed by a traditional straight razor shave and calming after-shave balm.

For those in search of the ultimate declaration of love, Excalibur’s Canterbury Wedding Chapel provides couples with a romantic “Vegas Wedding.” Priced at $254 excluding tax, the package includes a seasonal bouquet and boutonniere, 30 minutes of chapel time, a minister and the use of a photographer. At Circus Circus’ Chapel of the Fountain, the first and longest-running chapel in Las Vegas, couples are invited to say “I do” with a “Traditional Wedding.” The intimate service, priced at $281 excluding tax, includes a garter and bouquet for the bride, boutonniere for the groom, 30 minutes of chapel time, a minister, photographer and ten 4×6 photos.

Show your loved one you appreciate the finer things in life by exploring the Fine Art Collection of CityCenter, featuring works by acclaimed artists, sculptors and visionaries including Maya Lin, Jenny Holzer, Nancy Rubins, Frank Stella and Henry Moore, among others. From vibrant and ornate to intimate and serene, this impressive public art collection delights, inspires and provides an ideal backdrop for picture perfect photo (or, perhaps, proposal?) experiences.

Dance the night away while holding onto your dollars at The Pub at Monte Carlo. This is where couples looking for a night of fun will discover Zowie Bowie, one of the most popular acts in Las Vegas. The duo, featuring the musical talent and glamorous energy of Chris Phillips and Marley Taylor, performs every Friday and Saturday night. The best part? Admission is free.

A romantic one-of-a-kind adventure can be found within the lush surroundings of Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage. The resort’s popular Trainer for a Day program provides eager participants with the thrilling chance to work side by side with animal care experts and a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Regularly priced at $550, this experience of a lifetime is available at a 10% discount in February.

From truly delectable deals on world-class meals to rejuvenating spa services and more, the resorts of MGM MIRAGE offer couples memorable ways to indulge without splurging – the ideal union in tight times. Gain easy access to hot deals, special promotions or air and hotel packages through each MGM MIRAGE property website at: www.citycenter.com, www.arialasvegas.com, www.vdara.com, www.bellagio.com, www.mgmgrand.com, www.mandalaybay.com, www.mirage.com, www.montecarlo.com, www.nynyhotelcasino.com, www.luxor.com, www.excalibur.com and www.circuscircus.com.