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Last Call Enterprises: Your Guide to the Vegas Night

by Rob Wiser

    Las Vegas is the undisputed nightlife capital of the world. But the sheer number of the options can be exasperating, and the new breed of ultra-hip nightclubs and lounges are more exclusive than ever. "Inside connections" are key in this town, but unless you're packing Donald Trump's bankroll or P. Diddy's Rolodex, you and your pals might find yourself being misled by cab drivers, standing in line forever, and feeling burned when the new "hot" club you heard about turns out to be Dullsville that night of the week. 
    Last Call Enterprises provides the answer. The company was recently launched by a trio of entrepreneurs with long track records in the service industry: Jeff Howard, Rey Gallegos, and Patrick Warner. Between them, they've worked in and managed restaurants, nightclubs, casinos, and even golf courses. "Guest service is our passion. It's where we excel;' says Howard. "We decided it was time to take that passion to a new level, and that's where Last Call Enterprises was born." 
    It works like this: Call them up and explain what kind of time you want to have, and how many guests will be in your party. Maybe you're entertaining business clients, or taking a date out on the town, or heading up a bachelor party. Whatever the case may be, you want to be assured of a good time, and don't want to deal with the hassles-and risks-of doing it all yourself. 
    You can tell Last Call exactly what you have in mind, or you can let their experts come up with a customized itinerary. They'll break it down, crunch the numbers, and tell you a cost per person. This includes a vehicle of your choice-from standard limos to outrageous "party buses" that would make Kid Rock weep with envy - stocked with whatever drinks you desire. (Rather than owning a fleet of vehicles, the company makes arrangements with local limo companies; this way, they can provide virtually any type of transportation.) 
    You can talk it over with them and make adjustments as necessary. Then, when it's time for the Big Night, you simply jump in when your ride shows up. Cover charges, table reservations and even gratuities have already been taken care of. You don't stand in line, you don't have to worry about greasing palms with $20 bills, or pay any "hidden charges." And when you're ready to move on to the next spot, no need to hail a cab, your chariot awaits outside. 
    Those familiar with the VIP side of Vegas may already be familiar with casino hosts, whose job is to make sure they get the royal treatment-but also to keep them on the premises, lest they gamble elsewhere. "It's a Catch-22;' is how Gallegos describes it. "You'll get the best treatment possible (at that casino), but you're only going to get it there." 
    Last Call, on the other hand, consider themselves hosts to the entire city. "We're the ambassadors of fun." says Howard. "Tell us what you want to do, and we'll make it happen."
    The service is not limited to after-dark excursions. Last Call will plan virtually any type of activity for you, from sky diving to golf to bachelor parties (and a combination of all three, if that's what you're into). "We're not aware of anything that we can't handle;' says Howard. "We'd consider it a personal challenge for a guest to make a request we couldn't fulfill. Our only limitations are whatever's legal. Other than that, the sky's literally the limit."

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