We know having fun in Las Vegas can be expensive. But not every day has to break the bank. You can experience a full day of dining, shows and more for about $100. It’s like hitting the vacation budget jackpot!

Well, the indestructible columnist, gossip queen, bon vivant of the Valley, had a health scare. A little pneumonia and problems with the blood put me out of commission for a couple of weeks, but that is almost over. I am on the mend! The support for Monti Rock III from around the country has been overwhelming. Clint Holmes calling, Bob Anderson from Branson, Mo. also calling, my fellow columnists, and all the flowers, baskets and well-wishes for a speedy recovery from so many folks. All of this happened days before I was to go to N.Y.

A Mediterranean beach club by day and a chic nightlife venue by night, Bagatelle Beach & Nightclub—with sister locations in New York, Los Angeles and St. Barts—is set to become  the Strip's newest daylife-meets-nightlife venue, calling the Tropicana home, when it opens Memorial Day weekend. During the daylight hours, guests can lounge on comfy daybeds, play a game of bocce ball or gather up some friends for a round of volleyball, all while being treated to live, DJ-spun music and entertainment.

The best thing about Sin City’s soaring temperatures in the summer is the chance to cool down and show off at the Strip’s many pool parties. We’ve got the best way to make the most of your experience with a guide to pools with enticing atmospheres, cool cocktails and how to look your best whether you’re relaxing in a cabana, socializing with friends or dancing with world-famous DJs.