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Get in an Aloha State of Mind

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Aloha. It’s amazing how one simple word can transport you from the dreary Boston weather to a warm and tropical beach, where even cocktails need umbrellas to find shade from the sun. We have the Coconut Waikiki Hotel to thank for this lovely daydream, and we’re just not ready to return to the reality of an impending snowstorm.

Since we can’t hop a flight to the Aloha State anytime soon, we’re going to pretend we’re there by watching Hawaii-centric movies and drinking a piña colada (or two).  Care to join us?

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The Descendants: Hawaii simply steals the spotlight from George Clooney in this dramatic film. It’s true. Even George can’t hold a candle to its beauty.

50 First Dates: This is what happens when a romantic comedy meets gorgeous scenery. It’s unforgettable.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Heartbreak doesn’t stand a chance against the magnificence of Hawaii in this quirky tale of lost love.

Blue Hawaii: Elvis. Singing. Hawaii. Need we say more?

Don’t Miss a Beat in Sin City

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We can’t help but hum, sing or drum Elvis’ song, Viva Las Vegas, while writing about places like the Platinum Hotel. And with the catchy tune still rattling around in our brains, we decided to find other songs that celebrate Sin City.

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As it turns out this desert town has inspired a great deal of music—ranging from pop to country—so we rounded up a few hits to make your visit to Las Vegas sing.

Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley

The Gambler by Kenny Rogers

Let’s Go to Vegas by Faith Hill

Luck Be a Lady Tonight by Frank Sinatra

Queen of Las Vegas by The B-52’s

Leaving Las Vegas by Sheryl Crow