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We're going to be at Wynn Las Vegas just a few days after it opens to the public and we're planning on sharing our thoughts and pictures with the world. I went out and bought a brand new digital camera just to make sure the pictures are top notch for you miserable addicts.

Live coverage begins Sunday May 1st, here on the blog. All photos will be posted here: Wynn Las Vegas Opening at Flickr.com (nothing there yet suckers!).

I expect to upload photos at least a couple of times per day and to post as often as I can. We'll see if I can stick to that or not... I guess I'll be springing the $12.99 for high speed access in the room!

We are in the 'Suite Tower' section of the hotel so we should get to check out all the amenities offered.

We recently asked our readers what they wanted to know about Wynn Las Vegas. We've compiled the following list of items to hit on our trip (in no particular order):

• Bars and Lounges - Are there nice places to hang out and grab a drink? What kind of views and atmosphere in these areas?
• Pool - What is it like? Is it shaded all day?
• Cocktail Service - How is it? What kind of uniforms are they wearing?
• Nightclub - Any good?
• Casino - Limits? Slot cards? Games? Video poker?
• Sportsbook - How does it compare with other high end books?
• Parking - Easy access?
• Shopping - Good selection or just the high end stuff?
• Glass Ceilings - How many? Is light streaming in from the outside? (Based on aerial shots, it looks like the answer will be yes.)
• Restaurants - How are they? Design? Decor? What is the buffet like?
• Room Details - Are they nice enough? Views? Designs? Furnishings?
• The Steve - Is his voice everywhere?

Those were the most common requests... Above all, I will be focusing on the following:

• How does the place feel? Much has been made of the 'design from the inside out' philosophy that Wynn is employing here. I want to see if this plays out or if it is just a bunch of hype.
• Details... For me, the magic in The Mirage and Bellagio is the attention to the smallest details. The stuff that 90% of the guests miss or cast aside but the kind of attention that MAKES the experience for the other 10% of the guests. That's what I'm looking for here and to be honest, if I don't get it in spades I will be disappointed. This is his chance to live up to the hype.

I've decided not to see the show. Why? Well, I made reservations at a few restaurants and to get the seats I wanted for the show I would have to cancel those reservations. I decided I would rather check out the food than the show. I'm sure many will write about the show. I am sure the theater will be amazing and I'm sure the show itself will be a spectacle... That said, these elaborate production shows take a few months to get the bugs out. I saw Zumanity early in its run and my understanding is that it is VERY different now. Same with Mystere... So, I will see Le Reve but it might be a few months.

Where are we eating? As it stands now, we're eating at the steakhouse (SW) and at the Chinese restaurant (Wing Lei). I considered swapping Wing Lei for Okada, since it is a fairly spectacular setting, but decided against it this time. We may try for Daniel Boloud for lunch... No matter how you slice it, there is a shortage of time! I guess some things are for the next trip.

So, that's the low down. This is your last chance to ask for some specific piece of info if there is something we're missing.