Las Vegas Abstract

As our visit to the United States entered its final week we decided on a short break from Southern California with a quick trip to Las Vegas. We last visited more than five year's ago for our daughter's 21st birthday and much has changed during that time. On our previous visit, The Shops at Crystals had been finished slightly more than two years and was perhaps half full. Today, it is filled with high-end retailers in stunningly designed spaces. The common areas, like this view from the third floor monorail station, are likewise creatively executed by a variety of architects and artists. It is no wonder the complex sold for $1.1 billion in early 2016.