. Casablanca Resort, An Island in the Mesquite Desert Just 77 miles north of Las Vegas and less than an hour south of St. George, Utah is the small dusty desert town of Mesquite, Nevada. What once was a truck stop set among the desert mesas and the Virgin River, is now a destination vacation spot for golfers and gamblers. CasaBlanca is the premier Mesquite resort and has something for everyone. Here is a quick look why the CasaBlanca can deliver all that you would desire for your next golf vacation. It seems that most successful vacations will include its share of water, sand, green grass and bright lights. You will know you have arrived when you pull into the palm trees and cascading waterfalls of this island in the desert. First Class Hotel At the CasaBlanca you can pick your luxury. Whatever your comfort level you will feel at home. Choose from 700 deluxe rooms, 18 suites with Jacuzzi tubs or for a little more privacy reserve a poolside bungalow with Jacuzzi tubs. But it's just not the accommodations that make CasaBlanca your vacation spot. It is also the food. The CasaBlanca Buffet is an all you can eat delight breakfast, lunch or dinner. Daily specials can also be found in the Purple Fez Café. Don't forget to try the lobster. If you really want a fine dining experience then make reservations for dinner at Katherine's and choose from steak and fresh seafood entrees in an elegant and refined settling. The hotel offers nightly entertainment. Top performers, both comics and nationally known bands perform weekly in the 700-seat showroom. See headline comedians and bands from the 60's, 70's and 80's. Want more entertainment? Then relax, have a drink or maybe a dance as live musical groups entertain in the Sky Dome Lounge. But if you are a gambler or just like to see and hear the lights and sounds of the casino, then you won't be able to sit for long before you find yourself wanting to see the action. Vegas-style gaming in the 40,000 square foot casino offers slot machines with all the latest games, 21 live gaming tables including single and double deck blackjack, two crap tables, 2 roulette tables and five tables in the live poker room. Whether it's the sports book, nickel slots or video poker there is something for everyone in the casino. The sparkling lagoon pool with its cascading waterfalls and waterslide is just the answer for hot summer days. Soak up the sun poolside while enjoying umbrella and frozen drinks from the bar. If you are not the tanning type but still want the poolside view than gather the family together for a little volleyball on the sand court. After the sun goes down, the cool desert night air will be the perfect setting to enjoy the new poolside Jacuzzi. Swimming isn't enough exercise for you? Then bring your tennis shorts and play a few sets on one of three-lighted tennis courts. Or hit the weight room with its all-purpose weight station, stair climbers, treadmills, stationary bikes and free weights. Just remember you are on vacation. World Class Spa Vacations are supposed to revitalize you. Sooth what ails you, relax the mind, body and spirit. Indulge yourself, call the CasaBlanca Spa from your room and make your reservations for an hour of pure relaxation with one of the certified therapists. The CasaBlanca Spa is truly world class, offering a variety of treatments form massages (Swedish, shiatsu, deep tissue, aroma therapy and reflexology), facials, mud baths and steam rooms to watsu, an outdoor yogie-style water massage and mineral water soaking pools. The spa incorporates clays, mineral waters and indigenous herbs like sage to create the ultimate in soothing, energizing treatments. Take the time, get away from life, do it for your body, for your mind and for yourself. Championship Golf Just a short drive behind the resort is 18 holes of championship golf. This Cal Olson-designed course is the crown jewel of CasaBlanca. This is a course to be experienced. No two rounds will be the same. The desert course is built with plenty of water. The Virgin River meanders through four or five holes and more lake water can be found on eight other holes. If you are counting, that is 13 holes of the 18 with water present. The water works. It is an important piece to the whole. Not only does it provide hazard areas but also perhaps more importantly, it provides wetland area for the desert fowl. The natural beauty of the course is only enhanced by its design. The golf course offers golfers of all levels plenty of challenge. The number one criteria for the builders was playability and with five sets of tees providing 5,200 yards from the forward tees to 7,011 yards from the championship tees, the course delivers all the elements of a great game of golf. You will start your round the minute you get out of the car. The car staff is there to unload while pointing out the two practice greens, practice bunkers and driving range. If you are playing in the heat of summer, make sure you ask for an air-conditioned cart. Inside the clubhouse you will find Director of Golf Bob Ault and his staff ready to make your day its best. If your swing isn't at its best, see Bob or his staff for some lessons. The links style course with the first nine running parallel to the back nine is quite possibly the only course in Mesquite that you would even consider walking. A twilight nine in the cool evening air may just tempt you to carry your bag. Every course has a signature hole and at CasaBlanca that hole is the challenging 17th. This 454-yard, par 4 will require a long drive and long iron shot to the green. Surrounded by wetlands and bunkers this hole narrows as it comes to the green leaving little room for error. A par here is a great score, but don't feel content. The closing hole is no pushover either. Good accurate length is again required off the tee box. Fairway bunkers again trap errant shots. The amphitheater green is surrounded by bunkers making accurate approach shots necessary for a chance for par. Walking off the 18th green all players are tempted to say &endash; "Play it again." Vacation Adventure within a few hours drive of the CasaBlanca a variety of vacation destinations are available. Drive south and see the neon-encrusted world of Vegas, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. Point north and find Zion Canyon, Quail Creek Reservoir and Snow Canyon. The CasaBlanca Hotel, Casino, Spa and Golf resort is your getaway vacation fun. For more information call 1-800-459-PLAY.