Three wise men from New York once claimed you have to "fight for your right to party." In Vegas, the only fight you'll have is trying to figure out what place to indulge yourself in.

Q: It's my best friend’s 30^th birthday and a group of girlfriends and I want to throw her a big bash. How do I do VEGAS right?

A: Luckily, you’ve come to the right place. Start by checking out the wild party atmosphere Coyote Ugly. The trademark sexy bartenders get up on the bar and dance, sing and encourage patrons to indulge in drinks. Of course, you can't go wrong with "Chippendales The Show".  Voodoo Lounge,Tao, and Blush are all great choices to let your hair down and ring in your friend's 30^th in style.

Q: It’s my buddy’s big 21^st birthday and my college friends and I are taking him on a birthday celebration, Vegas style. What are the hotspots to hit to ensure a great time?

A: Guys, if you'd like to, um, "get to know" some beautiful ladies a little bit more quickly, visit Sapphire or Rick's. If you have late night munchies, try Mr. Lucky's 24-7 Be sure to ask for the steak and shrimp special -- it's not on the menu. The Hard Rock's Body English is also a hot late night spot for dancing and Forty Deuce is a great lounge.

If you and the crew want to attend a show, pull up a seat at "Fantasy" or "Crazy Girls."

Q: It's my husband's 40th birthday, though sometimes he likes to pretend that he's still 25. What should we do?

A: To help keep your husband in that state of denial, book him a tour at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to drive a race car for a few hours. What about taking him to hit a few balls at one of Vegas' many golf courses? Want to really make him feel like a Sin City stud? Let him browse the humidors at Cuba Libre inside the Hard Rock or have a drink with him and his stogie of choice at Napoleon's inside Paris Las Vegas. And once your midlife-crisis-suffering husband has his cigar, why not hit one of our poker rooms and make the male fantasy complete? Speaking of male fantasies, don't miss the Playboy Club at the Palms. After all that action, coax him into getting cleaned up at a swank barbershop such as Truefitt & Hill at the Forum Shops or The Art of Shaving  at Mandalay Place inside Mandalay Bay.

Q: I want to surprise my wife with a weekend trip to Vegas for her birthday. Can you help me plan a birthday weekend?

A: Here are some tips for you to show your wife you love her. Give her a full day at the Rock Spa at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. While she gets pampered, grab her some sweet gifts from Vosges Haut-Chocolat inside the Forum Shops. You likely can find plenty of other nice presents in one of the 160 specialty stores located there. Follow up with an elegantly romantic evening, which means you're going to have to splurge some more. Start the evening off right -- rent a limo. Though there are dozens of fine dining options to choose from, our choice of restaurant is Todd English's Olives at the Bellagio. The patio overlooking the fountains is the epitome of romance. Follow dinner with the show "O," which also is at the Bellagio. Continue the romance the following day with breakfast at The Verandah at the Four Seasons.

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