Westgate Flamingo Bay is a tropical paradise two-and-a-half miles off the Strip. The outdoor heated pool and hot tub are perfect post-Strip, pre-dinner activities. Pool towels are provided, and don’t worry if you forgot to pack sunblock (always something, right?). You can pick up some in the Activities Center, along with pool toys, board games, video games – they even have arts and crafts and other supervised fun for kids. Schedule a family scrimmage on the basketball court, and cheer the kids on as they duel over a game (or ten) of ping-pong. Then show off your short game on the putting green. Have a contest to see who will nail the first hole-in-one – prize TBD, but a souvenir t-shirt might be just the thing. Still hanging in there? Divide and conquer, with one adult taking playground duty with the kids, while the other hits the 24/7 fitness center – then switch places.

One- and two-bedroom villas range from 519 to 751 square feet, sleep four to six guests and feature a full bathroom with jetted tub, plus a fireplace in the living area. If you think you’ll need more space, upgrade to a deluxe villa for a total of 691 to 971 square feet. The full-sized kitchens feature four-burner stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, full-sized refrigerators and all the utensils, pots and pans and dishes you could possibly need for concocting specialty cocktails (and dinner, of course). Stock up on the “necessities” (read: snacks and happy hour fixings) at the nearby Walmart Supercenter. All villas include a TV with premium cable and DVD players. DVD rentals are available at the resort, so gather the family, pop some popcorn and get your movie marathon on.

Staffers at the Concierge Desk could quickly become your new best friends. They’ll be happy to assist you with arranging tee times, booking tickets to Blue Man Group or Cirque du Soleil, or reserving a table at the hottest restaurants, VIP-style. Take advantage of Westgate Flamingo Bay Resort’s complimentary shuttle. It offers service to Fremont Street, Walmart Supercenter and the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. Check out the casino at Caesars Palace or see one of the big names currently headlining at The Colosseum. The Bellagio Fountains are a definite must-see. With the Venetian, Monte Carlo, Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand so close, there’s no excuse not to stop by – you know you want to.