Bellagio Resort and Casino, an internationally respected five-star resort, is a 3,000-room hotel property with a Mediterranean-inspired garden estate setting, complete with the world famous choreographed water “spectaculo.” Lifescapes introduced WET to Mirage Resorts to design the fountain show, and then world-renowned Kenny Ortega was engaged to choreograph the dancing waters.

At the heart of Bellagio is a whimsical and seasonally changing conservatory garden which is the centerpiece of this luxury property. Monthly garden stories feature dramatic plantings with seasonally complementary accessories, which entice guests to return throughout the year for a difference experience.

A tremendous conservation effort by the Lifescapes team salvaged several hundred mature trees from the old Dunes hotel golf course. They were nurtured and maintained until they were able to become part of the permanent installation of the picturesque promenade along the Las Vegas Strip.

The elegant pool area, featuring six pools, is complete with three Lifescapes’ inspired, Vicenza-carved stone fountains.  Twelve sculptured arches located along the central promenade define each distinct pool area. Relaxing pools, soothing spas, garden vista cafes, and private cabanas are accented by artfully formed citrus and parterre gardens. The formal use of plantings along with groupings of Cypresses, olive trees and climbing vines in large unique Mediterranean urns define the gardens’ unique characteristics.

This exquisite destination raised the bar for future resort development along the Las Vegas Strip.

Wynn Las Vegas sits on more than 50 acres, with 20 acres devoted to gardens, yet feels like a very personal and intimate boutique-style property. A pine tree- covered, 140-foot-high mountain in the front, along the Las Vegas Strip, complete with cascading waterfalls, creates a sense of privacy from the hustle and bustle on the Strip, while enticing visitors and guests to come inside!

The restaurants along the shoreline each have their own particular garden settings. In addition, there are a total of 18 pools throughout the property; private cabanas are situated along the main pool area as well as the Tower Suite pool, and an interior garden atrium features over 1,000 flowering plants canopied by majestic banyan trees. The golf course, designed by Tom Fazio, with landscape settings by Lifescapes, completes this all-inclusive destination resort.

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This five-diamond luxury hotel has more than 4,000 rooms, a plethora of restaurants, bars and lounges, and a world-renowned amenity selection. A multitude of luxuriant pools and spas provide guests distinct experiences, while private, well-appointed cabanas with TV’s, couches, chairs, fans and fully-stocked refrigerators allow guests to indulge in extravagance surrounded by a lush, verdant landscape environment inspired by the charm of Venice.

This resort is the world’s largest fully integrated resort casino featuring state-of-the-art entertainment venues, stylish shopping, spa, recreation facilities and a 1.2-million-square-foot convention space. Blending the best of classical Italian and tropical landscapes, the visitor experiences an array of unexpected vistas from clipped hedge parterres around the front lagoon to formal swimming pool courtyards (at the four pools) nestled in lush palm gardens.

Tao Beach is a 10,000-square-foot nightclub and dayclub lounge destination located on the roof of Tao Restaurant at The Venetian. With an exotic Balinese flair, this outdoor oasis features daybeds and private, highly-appointed cabanas with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, gaming consoles, DVDs, WiFi and a minibar. Sit among lush tropical horticulture with fourteen-foot fire columns and forty foot bamboo trees in this sexy and successful destination while world-renowned DJs command center stage.

A modern, desert-inspired garden setting, Red Rock is situated on a 70-acre master-planned development 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip.

The desire to feature drought-tolerant plant materials was of paramount importance to Summerlin so the 14-acre landscape environment is a compendium of over 20,000 plant materials including acacias, palo verde trees, palm trees and mesquite trees. The colorful desert varieties, luscious succulents, cacti, and other exotics such as black cane bamboo, agaves, blue fan palms, have not been combined at any other casino resort in quite this fashion.

The main recreation area, The Backyard, features nine pools, an island fountain, swim-up gaming, and exterior fire pit and cocktail lounge. During special events, The Backyard becomes an entertainment venue, seating 3,000 guests, and the 19 private cabanas can be moved to accommodate a stage. A spa garden, outdoor treatment areas, and a poolside cafe round out this dynamic venue.

The Palazzo Tower at The Venetian Resort, this destination hotel brings a modern European ambiance to the Las Vegas Strip. From the moment you arrive at the beautiful porte cochere, with a 40-foot-high lushly landscaped interior rotunda, you know you have entered something amazing. Between The Venetian and The Palazzo, the resorts provide ten pools over 1.2 acres of space, with different offerings for relaxation to mingling to family fun for a multitude of choices. Stunning fountains, luxury-appointed cabanas, deck and spa recreation area, poolside restaurants and lounges provide a dynamic resort-experience.

Amidst stellar entertainment and duty-free shopping, hidden away in the most intimate area of the Cotai Strip, lies this classic hotel. An elegant Portuguese colonial-style hotel nestled in a tropical setting, the Four Seasons Macau offers five outdoor pool areas and swim lagoons catering to the young and young-at-heart. Many tropical trees and palms were imported from all over southern China to create the property’s mature resort environment.

The sister property to Wynn Las Vegas, Encore is situated on 40 acres, and offers 2,034 suites, numerous restaurants, and exciting nightlife. Nightclubs like XS and the Encore Beach Club (primarily designed by Roger Thomas and his team at Wynn Design & Development) offer stunning views of the resort pool areas.

The majestic palms around the pool are surrounded by topiaries that contain sound and light elements, cleverly disguised.

Unlike most casinos, Encore features natural lighting pouring into the gaming pavilion. This visibility from the casino out into the parterre garden settings unites the inside with the outside environment and allows vistas of a shimmering pool or a lush garden atrium. Also, bold splashes of red and a butterfly motif add to the charm and youthful spirit of the property.

Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino Lake Charles is the highly anticipated, luxury resort just two hours from Houston. The 25-story hotel and casino features 740 luxury hotel rooms and suites, an 18-hole championship golf course, private beach, oversized marina to accommodate virtually any sized luxury yacht, a world-class spa, extensive retail options, an 18,000 square-foot ballroom, 30,000 square feet of meeting space, a one-of-a-kind pool, 24-hour entertainment, and superior dining.

The grounds have large mature southern live oaks, flowering crape myrtles and large maples. The Porte-cochere is surrounded by flowering shrubs and plenty of seasonal color to welcome guests as they arrive. Meet up at H2O Pool and Bar, Lake Charles’ large and sleek outdoor pool and lounge. Relax in the beautiful outdoor oasis complete with “floating” chaise lounge chairs, private cabanas, daybeds, fire pits, hot tubs, and more. Swim-up island beds and an oversized swim-up bar are an escape from the ordinary.

A lazy river flows through the grounds and allows great views of the lush garden as guests float by. An oversized rock slide lets everyone enjoy the thrill of a lifetime and hidden grottos allow cooling sanctuaries from the Louisiana heat. With so many unbeatable hotel amenities offered, Golden Nugget Lake Charles sets the standard for luxury.