Last week, My husband Nathan attended the Workday Rising conference in Las Vegas, and I tagged a long for a much-needed vacation. I am so glad I did! We stayed at Mandalay Bay, where I had the chance to unwind by the pools and enjoy some fantastic dining options. It was the perfect trip for me, with no schedule and lots of relaxation.

On our first night, I sat at a sushi bar and enjoyed the company and creations of these amazing sushi chefs. The cherry blossom backdrop was right up my alley, and the sushi was some of the best I ever tasted.

Lobby of the Winn was decorated as a beautiful garden.

On Tuesday, we joined friends and colleagues for an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet at the Winn. It was a fantastic find! Evan and I did a number on the crab legs, and afterwards, we decided to walk back down the Strip. The evening was beautiful, and we enjoyed the sights, including a water show in front of the Bellagio.

Every day, I spent time by the lazy river. Since it was mid-week, there were plenty of open chairs and hardly anyone in the pools. The weather was perfect, in the mid-80s with low humidity. However, the pool water was very cold, so I didn’t stay in for long!

Wednesday night was the Gwen Stefani concert for the Workday Customer Appreciation Party. She was incredible and such a great performer! There were about between 16,000 to 20,000 people at the Allegiant Stadium. We were down on the floor, about 10-12 rows from the stage. It was so amazing!

Our small group in a sea of people!

On our last night, we headed to Caesars Palace for dinner at Bobby Flay’s restaurant, Amalfi. The food was exquisite, and we had a wonderful time.

Overall, it was a very relaxing and fun week away, filled with great food, good company, and memorable experiences.