Geriatrics- Primary Care for the Elderly Patient
May 28-30, 2010
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South | Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: 877-632-7800
General Travel Tips
Climate in Las Vegas ion May- The average High during May is around 85 degrees during the day and at night the Low is around 60 degrees. If you are planning on spending time out at night we suggest bringing a light jacket because it tends to get a chilly and little windy as well.
Clothing- Dress at the conference is casual. On the strip during the day is casual as well, comfortable weather appropriate attire for walking around during the day. Also wear comfortable shoes while walking around the strip. Going to some restaurants for dinner and going out for a night on the town there are dress codes for a lot of restaurants and night clubs. Please be sure to contact each venue with any questions about dress codes.
How to Get There…
Transfers to and from Las Vegas Airport to Mandalay Bay- There are shuttles that run to all of the hotels from the airport; they are $7 per person each way. You can pick this shuttle up on the lower level at the shuttle pick up area. These shuttles are not direct to the Mandalay Bay; they do stop at all the hotels.
Please visit their website to book reservations. Reservations should be booked 24 hours in advance.
You can also take a taxi, which is about $15 total one way, which is a faster, more direct way to get to the hotel.
Driving Directions from Las Vegas Airport to Mandalay Bay Resort
From: Las Vegas Airport
1. Head south on S Airport Con 0.7 mi. 2. Merge onto I-215 W via the ramp to Las Vegas 1.5 mi. 3. Take exit 12A to merge onto I-15 N toward Las Vegas 2.6 mi. 4. Take exit 37 for Tropicana Ave 0.3 mi. 5. Turn right at W Tropicana Ave 0.4 mi. 6. Take the 1st right onto Las Vegas Blvd S. The Mandalay Bay will be on the right 0.7 mi.
From: Los Angeles, CA
1. Head southeast on W 1st St toward S Main St 82 ft. 2. Take the 1st left onto N Main St 0.3mi. 3. Take the 2nd right onto W Aliso St 361 ft. 4. Merge onto US-101 S via the ramp on the left to Interstate 10 Fwy E/Interstate 5 Fwy S 2.2 mi. 5. Take the CA-60/Pomona exit 0.6 mi. 6. Merge onto CA-60 E 39.5 mi. 7. Take exit 41 to merge onto I-15 N toward N Barstow. Entering Nevada 224 mi. 8. Take exit 36 for Russell Rd 0.5 mi. 9. Turn right at W Russell Rd 0.4 mi. 10. Make a U-turn at Las Vegas Blvd S 0.1 mi.
From: San Diego, CA
1. Head south on 8th Ave toward E St 233 ft. 2. Take the 1st left onto E St 0.2 mi. 3. Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto 11th Ave 0.3 mi. 4. Continue onto CA-163 N 11.1 mi. 5. Merge onto I-15 N 50.6 mi. 6. Slight right at I-215 N (signs for I-215/Riverside/San Bernardino) 34.8 mi. 7. Take exit 34A to merge onto I-215 N toward San Bernardino/Barstow 20.6 mi. 8. Merge onto I-15 N Entering Nevada 206 mi. 9. Take exit 36 for Russell Rd 0.5 mi. 10. Turn right at W Russell Rd 0.4 mi. 11. Make a U-turn at Las Vegas Blvd S 0.1 mi.
From: San Francisco, CA
1. Head northeast on Market St toward S Van Ness Ave 52 ft. 2. Turn right at S Van Ness Ave 0.4 mi. 3. Slight right to merge onto US-101 S toward I-80 E/Oakland/San Jose 0.6 mi. 4. Take the exit on the left onto I-80 E toward Bay Bridge/Oakland 7.4 mi. 5. Take the exit onto I-580 E toward CA-24/Hayward/Stockton 63.1 mi. 6. Merge onto I-5 S 188 mi. 7. Take exit 257 for CA-58 toward Bakersfield 0.3 mi. 8. Turn left at Blue Star Memorial Hwy/CA-58 E/Rosedale Hwy 8.4 mi. 9. Turn right at CA-43 S/CA-58 E/Enos Ln 1.0 mi. 10. Turn left at Blue Star Memorial Hwy/CA-58 E/Rosedale Hwy 11.6 mi. 11. Take the ramp onto CA-58 E/CA-99 S 1.7 mi. 12. Take the exit onto Barstow-Bakersfield Hwy/Blue Star Memorial Hwy/CA-58 E toward Mojave/Tehachapl 126 mi. 13. Merge onto I-15 N via the ramp to Las Vegas/I-40 Entering Nevada 152 mi. 14. Take exit 36 for Russell Rd 0.5 mi. 15. Turn right at W Russell Rd 0.4 mi. 16. Make a U-turn at Las Vegas Blvd S 0.1 mi.
Getting Around Las Vegas
The Duce, which is their public transportation. It is only $5 for an all day pass per person. Taxi rides are $3.20 to get in and then $2 per mile. The Monorail runs from the MGM Hotel to Sahara Ave, 1 ride pass is $5, 2 ride pass is $9, 10 ride pass is $35. Walking the strip is a good way to really get a feel of what the Las Vegas Strip is all about. Make sure you wear comfortable, good fitting shoes; the strip is 4 miles long from end to end. Always obey walk signals and take water bottles with you because it does get very hot mid day. A rental car in Las Vegas is recommended if you are going to be doing a lot of travelling around town. The major car rental companies have booths at Mc Carran Airport but we suggest that you book your car before you leave home.
Fun Fact: 17 of the 20 biggest hotels in the world are in Las Vegas. The city contains 134,000 hotel rooms. New York City has only half that number.
Staying at Mandalay Bay
At Mandalay Bay, you can do as much or as little as you like. The Mandalay Bay Resort offers some of the finest amenities and attractions you'll find in Las Vegas. If you prefer lounging with a cocktail at the beach, a day at the spa or an afternoon of shopping or golf, you'll find it there. There is never a shortage of things to do.
Hotel Check In & Out Time:
Check in to the hotel is at 3:00 pm, check out time is at 11:00 am. If you need a late checkout please contact the front desk for an extension, if available.
The Mandalay Bay Beach & THEhotel Pools
Mandalay Bay Beach is open from 9AM to 5PM. Moorea Beach Club is open seasonally. Located on 11 acres, Mandalay Bay Beach provides the ultimate in aquatic relaxation. This world-famous playground offers a wave pool, lazy river, three swimming pools, jogging track and 2,700 tons of real sand that will have you believing that you're in the Caribbean. Mandalay Beach and Moorea offer 100 rentable cabanas, day beds, bungalows and villas that include personalized service.
Disney’s “The Lion King” at The Mandalay Bay- Discounted Tickets - The Mandalay Bay Resort is offering MCE conferences attendees a 15% discount on tickets purchased for the Lion King performances May 29-30, 2010. Please copy and paste the link below to your browser, this will take you to the Ticketmaster website.
Then enter the passcode CONV10 to receive the discount.
Please Note: Ticketmaster will charge a processing fee per ticket purchased online
Over 50 million people worldwide have come to discover the wonder, majesty, and truly one-of-a-kind experience that is THE LION KING. The critically acclaimed production, now playing at Mandalay Bay, has won audiences over with its powerful musical score, extraordinary costumes, and heartfelt story. THE LION KING continues to amaze, with astounding visuals that will make this a show you'll remember forever. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by an enormous company of international performers, whose detailed costumes, carved masks, and intricate makeup will transport you to the gorgeous vistas of the African savanna.
Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef Experience
Welcome to Mandalay Bay’s deep blue world of The Shark Reef. Here you will come face-to-face with some of the earth’s most fascinating creatures in North America’s only predator-based aquarium and exhibit. See sharks of all kinds, along with sawfish, giant rays, endangered green sea turtles, piranha, moon jellies and the rare golden crocodiles. In all, there are over 2,000 animals in 1.6 million gallons of seawater.
Hours of Operation:
10:00AM - 8:00PM Sunday – Thursday& 10:00AM - 10:00PM Friday and Saturday
Admission: Adults $16.95, Children 12 years old and younger $10.95, Children 4 and younger admitted free.
Dinning at Mandalay Bay
Signature Restaurants at Mandalay Bay
Mix- Style: Classic French & American. Location: THEhotel. Hours: 6pm-11pm daily. Phone: 702-632-9500. Average Check: $90/per person
Fleur de Lys- Style: Traditional French. Hours: 5:30pm-10:30pm Tuesday-Saturday. Phone: 702-632-9400. Average Check: $82/person
Aureole- Style: American. Location: Mandalay Bay. Hours: Dining Room Open Nightly from 5:30PM - 10:30PM. Lounge Open Nightly from 5:30PM - 12:00AM. Phone: 702-632-7401. Average Check: $95/person
China Grill- Style: Asian-inspired Cuisine. Location: Mandalay Bay. Hours: 5pm-11pm Sun-Thurs, 5pm-12am Fri & Sat. Phone: 702-632-7404. Average Check: $45/person
Shanghai Lilly- Style: Cantonese & Szechwan. Location: Mandalay Bay. Hours: 5:30pm-10:30pm Thursday-Monday. Phone: 702-632-7409. Average Check: $55/person
Red Square- Style: Continental, Russian. Hours: Dining Room Sun-Thurs 5pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm. Phone: 702-632-7407
Lupo by Wolfgang Puck- Style: Italian. Hours: 5pm-10pm Sun-Thu; 5pm-11pm Fri-Sat. Phone: 702-632-7410. Average Check: $55/person
Rumjungle- Style: Brazilian, Caribbean, Cuban. Location: Mandalay Bay. Hours: Bar: 3pm-close Mon-Thurs, 2pm-close Friday, 12pm-close Sat & Sun. Restaurant: Seating from 5p-10p Sun-Sat. Nightclub: 11p-close Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Phone: 702-632-7408
Rick Moonen's RM Seafood- Style: Contemporary Seafood. Hours: Downstairs: Open Daily from 11:30am-11:00pm. Upstairs Lounge Open Tuesday-Saturday from 5:30pm-10:00pm. Phone: 702-632-9300. Average Check: $40/person
STRIPSTEAK- Style: Steakhouse. Location: Mandalay Bay. Hours: 5:30pm-11:00pm daily; Lounge opens 4pm. Phone: 702-632-7414. Average Check: $110/person
Casual Restaurants at Mandalay Bay
Border Grill- Style: Mexican. Location: Mandalay Bay. Hours: 11:30am-10pm Mon-Thurs, 11:30am-11pm Fri, 11am-11pm Sat, 11am-10pm Sun. Phone: 702-632-7403. Average Check: $25 person for lunch, $45 person for dinner.
House of Blues- Location: Mandalay Bay. Hours: 7:30am-Midnight Sun-Thurs. 7:30am-1:00am Fri-Sat. Phone: 702-632-7607
Burger Bar- Location: Mandalay Place. Hours: 11:00am - 11:00pm Sun – Thurs, 11:00am – 1:00am Fri – Sat. Phone: 702-632-9364
Red, White and Blue- Hours: “To-Go” Counter: 7am-11pm Sun-Thurs & 7am-12am Fri & Sat. Dining: 7:30am-10:30am & 11:30am-11pm Mon – Thurs, 7:30am-10:30am & 11:30am-12am Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm & 4:15pm-12am Saturday, 7:30am-3:30pm & 4:15pm-11pm Sunday. Phone: 702-632-7405. Average Check: $22/person
Verandah- Mediterranean Cuisine. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Phone: 702-632-5000
Noodle Shop- Hours: 11:00am-11:00pm Sun-Thurs. 11:00am-1:00am Fri-Sat. Phone: 702-632-4934. Average Check: $23/person
The café- Location: THEhotel. Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm Daily. Phone: 702-632-9250. Average Check: $19/person
Mizuya- Sushi for Lunch and Dinner Daily.
Hussong's Cantina- Mexican. Open daily for Lunch, Dinner and Late Night. Phone: 702-553-0123
Golfing near Mandalay Bay
Shadow Creek
Every hole at Shadow Creek could make a signature statement at most golf courses throughout the world. Sparkling creeks, towering waterfalls and lush gardens are framed by commanding mountains. Shadows slide across dramatic landscapes, changing shape and contour from dawn to dusk.
For more information or to schedule your tee time at Shadow Creek, call 1-866-260-0069
Bali Hai Golf Club
Voted #6 of the "Top 50 Golf Courses in the Country" by GolfWorld Readers 2009
The only championship course located right on the Las Vegas Strip, Bali Hai is a tropical golfer’s paradise, highlighted by 7 acres of water features, a signature island green, more than 4,000 trees including 2,500 stands of towering palms and 100,000 tropical plants and flowers. Transition zones are accented with Augusta white sand and set off by black volcanic rock outcroppings.
For more information or to schedule your tee time at Bali Hai Golf Club, call 702.632.6185
Royal Links Golf Club
Voted #13 of the "Top 50 Golf Courses in the Country" by GolfWorld Readers 2009
The Royal Links Golf Club faithfully recreates holes inspired by the British Open rotation golf courses such as "The Road Hole" and "Hell Bunker" from the old course at St. Andrews and "The Postage Stamp" from Royal Troon. Royal Links is the perfect course for your next "mancation" as they offer beautiful young female caddies known as "ParMates" which are the perfect complement to your round.
For more information or to schedule your tee time at Royal Links Golf Club, call 702.632.6185
Desert Pines Golf Club
Voted #50 of the "Top 50 Golf Courses in the Country" by GolfWorld Readers 2009
Experience a taste of the Carolina's just minutes from Mandalay Bay. This Dye-designed Las Vegas golf course features over 4,000 mature pine trees lining the fairways with green grass running from tees to pins. White sand bunkers protect large, undulating, bent grass greens fashioned after those at Augusta National Golf Club.
For more information or to schedule your tee time at Desert Pines Golf Club, call 702.632.6185
Dinning on the Strip
America- Price Range: $15 or less. Cuisine: American. Location: New York - New York - 3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 740-6451
Bouchon- Price Range: $25 to $35. Cuisine: French, Seafood. Location: Venetian - 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 414-6200
Cili Restaurant and Bar- Price Range: $15 to $25. Cuisine: Thai, American, Asian. Location: Bali Hai Golf Club (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 856-1000
Eiffel Tower Restaurant. Price Range: $55 to $100. Cuisine: French. Location: Paris Las Vegas - 3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 948-6937
Gallagher's Steakhouse- Price Range: $35 or more. Cuisine: Steak House-Fine. Location: New York - New York - 3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 740-6450
Gonzalez y Gonzalez- Price Range: $15 or less. Cuisine: Mexican. Location: New York - New York - 3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 740-6455
Hard Rock Café- Price Range: $15 to $25. Cuisine: American. Location: 4475 Paradise Rd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 733-8400
House of Lords Steakhouse- Price Range: $35 or more. Cuisine: Steak House-Fine. Location: Sahara - 2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 737-2111
Mon Ami Gabi- Price Range: $35 or more. Cuisine: French. Location: Paris Las Vegas - 3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 944-4224
Pampas Brazilian Grille- Price Range: $25 to $35. Cuisine: Brazilian, Steaks. Location: Planet Hollywood - 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 737-4748
Planet Hollywood- Price Range: $15 to $25. Cuisine: Hamburgers, Gourmet Pizza, Pasta, Salads, Sandwiches, American. Location: Caesars Palace - 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 791-7827
Postrio Bar & Grill- Price Range: $25 to $35. Cuisine: American. Location: Venetian - 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 796-1110
Rosewood Grille- Price Range: $35 or more. Cuisine: Seafood, Steaks, American. Location: 3763 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip) Phone Number: (702) 740-4430
Spago- Price Range: $35 or more. Cuisine: Brick Oven Pizza, Californian, Chops, Continental, Eclectic, French Nouveau, Gourmet, Gourmet Pizza, Italian, Mediterranean, Neo-Italian, Nouveau American, Pasta, Pizza, Poultry, Seafood, Steak House-Fine, American. Location: Caesars Palace - 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 369-6300
The Bootlegger Bistro restaurant- Price Range: $15 to $25. Cuisine: Italian. Location: 7700 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 736-4939
Top of the World- Price Range: $35 or more. Cuisine: Gourmet, American. Location: Stratosphere - 2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 380-7711
Valentino- Price Range: $35 or more. Cuisine: Italian. Location: Venetian - 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 414-3000
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill- Price Range: $25 to $35. Cuisine: Continental. Location: MGM Grand - 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 891-3000
'Wichcraft-Price Range: $15 or less. Cuisine: Pastries, Sandwiches. Location: MGM Grand - 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip). Phone Number: (702) 891-3166
Top Shows in Las Vegas
Phantom Las Vegas Spectacular- (Venetian) Proving that Broadway shows can be longer and more overwrought than necessary, this shorn version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic is by every measure better than the original.
KA - Cirque du Soleil- (MGM Grand) The tale of imperial twins separated and beset by danger-filled encounters makes brilliant use of its $100 million showroom and a stage that, in its twirls and swoops, redefines the very concept of a stage. Kà is simply something that does not exist anywhere else in live theater, and yet its triumph is also that technology enhances rather than overshadows the human performances and the emotion of the storytelling.
Blue Man Group- (Venetian) Blue Man Group at the Venetian is unlike any other show on the Las Vegas Strip. There are no elaborate costumes, no death-defying acrobatics and no scantily clad dancers. There are simply three blue-hued men dressed in black who make music, make you laugh and make you think.
O - Cirque du Soleil-(Bellagio) Surprises await you at every turn as you transcend to another realm of the imagination at Cirque du Soleil’s “O.” First, you laugh at a silly spectacle of two clowns attempting to stay dry under an umbrella filled with holes as they weave their way through the audience before the show begins. Then you are immersed in the smell of spices as a man swings an incense container while several other peculiar looking characters scatter down the aisles through the seats toward the stage. Mystery, intrigue and anticipation hang in the air for the journey to begin.
Jersey Boys- (Palazzo) Jersey Boys at the Palazzo is a cinematic journey through the lives of Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi and Bob Gaudio and their rise to stardom as The Four Seasons. Their voices fit together in perfect harmony yet each of The Four Seasons had a distinctly different personality that becomes apparent as they take turns telling their side of the story.
Mystere - Cirque du Soleil (Imperial Palace) Japanese for festival, Matsuri is a spirited, heart-pounding production that fuses the allure of world-class athletics and extreme sports in a variety show of unique specialty acts. A cast of 18 Japanese athletes defy imagination as they perform incredible stunts including the “Human Jump Rope,” “Judo Tango,” “Lion Dance” and “Foot Drums.”
Le Reve- (Wynn) Leave reality behind and experience the fantastical world of Le Rêve, created by Franco Dragone, at Wynn. French for the dream, Le Rêve, depicts a colorful world of beautiful and mystifying characters. The experience starts when you first enter the theater and realize that this is not your typical showroom. The circular 1608-seat theater is situated around a 27-foot pool with the furthest seat only 42 feet from the water.
LOVE - Cirque du Soleil (Mirage) if you're looking for a show that's a fusion of acrobatics, dance and visual effects, accompanied by a classic rock 'n' roll soundtrack, then all you need is LOVE.