The very soul of Venice lives and breathes at the Venetian, Sheldon Adelson's breathtaking mega-resort. Combining the latest technology, truly mammoth scale and the venerable art and culture of the European jewel, the Venetian's take on Venice is a must see. A detailed, exquisite fresco covers the arched ceiling leading from registration into the casino, promising great things. And those things are delivered in short order - a wealth of shopping experiences in the 500,000 square foot Grand Canal Shoppes, which, true to its name, has a canal winding through it with gondolas drifting elegantly along its length; a number of five-star restaurants, created by such culinary giants as Emeril Lagasse, Joachim Splichal and Paulo "Zeffirino" Belloni; a version of Madame Tussaud's famous wax museum and much more.

Number of rooms: 3,036