Treasure Island Las Vegas (TI)

The jury is still out on Treasure Island's decision to pursue a trendy, younger crowd by nicknaming itself TI, but most signs suggest this rebranding of sorts is a fairly solid success. Gone are the distinctive skull-and-crossbones outdoor sign and the indoor pirate theme. Fronting the resort is a huge body of water—called Siren's Cove instead of Buccaneer Bay—that is the crux of the new TI. Instead of pirates and sailors duking it out, sexy sirens lure pirates into the cove in a kitschy show with pop music. We think the best assets of TI are Mystère, a Cirque du Soleil show, and the popular nightclub-burlesque bar Tangerine. It's a decent choice if you're looking for a party vibe in the middle of the Strip. But TI has also added a handful of excellent restaurants in recent years, making it much more of a destination among foodies. A short, free tram ride connects to the Mirage next door.