At dusk, the volcano outside The Mirage springs into life. Every 15 minutes it erupts, spewing flames and smoke 30m (100 ft) into the air and lava down its side.
The illusion continues inside Kokomo's Restaurant where diners are surrounded by a tropical rainforest housed beneath a huge dome. Bathed in a fine mist of water, over 100 species of plant including orchids, bromeliads | and bird of paradise trees inhabit the unique indoor environment. dolphin pools, an aquarium with live sharks and a lagoon-style pool add to the paradise theme. The long-running show by world-famous illusionists Siegfried & Roy features the Royal White Tigers and the White Lions of Timbavati.
The casino has 117 table games and 2200 slot and video poker machines. Minimum | stakes are 5c on the slots and $5 on the tables, rising to $25 at peak times.
Steve Wynn, the former head of Mirage Resorts, has helped transform Las Vegas into a sophisticated location. When The Mirage opened in 1989 it set new standards in the city, which Wynn surpassed when he opened Bellagio in 1998, realizing his dream to create the 'most romantic and exciting hotel in the world'. |
