The New Year is the perfect time to discover a new travel destination. If you’re looking to start 2020 in style, there are plenty of luxury ski destinations to tempt you. Glamourous casino breaks are also ideal for winter getaways. As such, we’ve looked at two very different but equally delightful options for your next stylish stay.
Nestled on the edge of the Fraser River in British Columbia, the River Rock Casino Resort impresses even from a distance. The huge venue includes not just a casino, but a theatre, 200+ hotel rooms and a truly indulgent spa. There’s also a theatre on-site, as well as some superb restaurants, meaning that River Rock has everything you need for a relaxed stay.
The casino itself delivers all the glamour one hopes for from such a venue. In addition to nearly 1,000 slot machines and a wide selection of table games, there is the exclusive Privé Members Club for high rollers. The club includes a selection of private gaming rooms with round-the-clock, dedicated service, VIP hosts and exclusive menus, for the ultimate discreet, comfortable casino experience.
With such luxurious suites available, you would be forgiven for spending much of your time at the River Rock Casino Resort simply lounging on your cashmere king-size bed, in front of the fireplace that’s flanked on either side by floor to ceiling river views.
Of course, there’s nothing to stop you doing precisely that and still enjoying the casino experience. Thanks to Canada’s progressive gambling laws, the country has a thriving casino industry both online and offline. Online casinos Canada free spins offers abound, meaning that you can enjoy free spins and bonuses while snuggled up in your vast, fluffy dressing gown in your suite, as well as getting glammed up to hit the tables when you venture out. And after a hard day’s playing, there’s the award-winning spa to help you unwind.
Wynn Palace exudes luxury from its very core. As well it should, having cost US$4 billion to build. Everywhere you turn at Wynn Palace, there are artworks and sculptures waiting to be admired, irresistibly plush sofas to rest upon, and stunning views over the enormous lake with its elegant fountains or out across the South China Sea.
Stay in one of the hotel’s five garden rooms for the ultimate luxury experience. They’re invitation only though, so you may need to pull a few strings. Even those in Wynn Palace’s 1,700 other rooms and suites can enjoy king-size beds, eight-strong pillow sampler boxes and gilt complimentary razors and hairbrushes.
The casino offers just as much glamour as the hotel, along with a huge array of gaming options, including 350 table games and more than 1,100 gaming machines. There are also a dozen restaurants, from casual settings to fine dining, along with luxury retail outlets, a vast spa, a fitness center, a salon and a pool.
Both Canada and Macau also offer plenty to do beyond the indulgences of the resorts themselves, making both excellent choices for those looking to start the New Year in style.
Image credit: Wynn Palace, Macau
