What Happens in Vegas…..

..... stays on the MTV Blog!

Ok so me, Melv and a few others went to Vegas for my birthday and since everyone on Twitter/Facebook/BBM is asking me what we got up to or for advice on where to go, I thought I’d fill you in on a few of the highlights…

First up – the digs. Vegas has at least 10 of the biggest hotels in the world all on one road aka the Strip. They have massive casinos, nightclubs and bars in and are buzzing 24/7, but after a day and night going crazy (more of that later) there is only one place to stay to get away from it all – The Trump. When it comes to luxury suites – Donald knows what he’s doing, and its Kim Kardashian’s favourite spot (not why I booked it – honest). Check it out - www.trumplasvegashotel.com – pure class.

Now thanks to my job I’ve been to some good parties in my time, but the pool party I went to on the Sunday might just take the #1 spot. It’s called Wet Republic and is at the MGM Grand. The pic doesn’t really do it justice, but imagine 2000 of the most body-beautiful people in the world chillin to the sounds of Fedde Le Grande, Sharam, LMFAO and Deadmau5. Sick. Even Melvin was left speechless…. www.wetrepublic.com

Just when we thought it couldn’t get amy better – IT DID. After checking out Nas & Damian Marley live at the Hard Rock Hotel (see separate post) we headed to the world famous TAO nightclub inside The Venetian for the hottest ticket in town – Erick Morillo. The club was rammed (at least 500 people waiting outside) with the likes of Paris Hilton, Reggie Bush and practically the entire Hills cast cutting loose. Check this out…Morillo played for 10 hours. Yep, 10 hours! Could Vegas be the new Ibiza…..? www.taolasvegas.com Here's a taster...

Erick Morillo @ Tao Nightclub // 06.September.2009 from GlobalSound on Vimeo.

Other highlights included The Love Festival at The Palms which has another amazing pool, actual fire in the nightclub (Rain) and the best view of Vegas from the Ghost Bar (so how did Melvin fall asleep up there???). Oakenfold and Jason Derulo did their thing. www.palms.com

Then on my birthday night we headed to Surrender nightclub at the Encore hotel where Steve Aoki has a residency. It was opened by Ne-Yo just a couple of nights before and still felt brand new. By day it’s the $40m Encore Beach Club which, as Ne-Yo and Paris proved, is a must see if you’re ever in Sin City. www.encorebeachclub.com

If you’ve been to Vegas then you’ll know there are still tonnes of places missing from this list, and if you haven’t been to Vegas…… BOOK...... NOW. Lol

Laterz, Ricks