Treasure Island has taken pains to lose its "Disney" image; so families might be better off at Circus Circus or the Excalibur.

The Treasure Island Pirate show has been replaced by The Sirens of TI, depicting the clash between a group of beautiful sirens and renegade pirates. The spectacle takes place in front of the establishment, which resembles an 18th-century pirate cove, complete with lagoon, wooden dock and a pirate ship. If you're staying at the casino, try to get a strip-side room above the sixth floor to get a good view. It takes place at 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. nightly. You can also get a good view at the Battle Bar inside the casino (arrive early to get a good seat).

The casino floor is spacious and highly themed. A highlight of the gaming floor is the Slot 2000 machines, which are connected to a casino employee who will offer assistance with anything you need. Simply press a button and a video screen will appear with the staff member. They can make reservations, send someone over with a drink, answer questions, and will even congratulate you on a jackpot.

The hotel recently completed a $65 million upgrade. Each of the 2,900 guest rooms and suites sets an intimate tone with new carpet and a selection of unique furnishings. Comfortable reading chairs, marble baths and showers, high speed Internet access, and great views of the famed Las Vegas Strip, Buccaneer Bay Village, picturesque mountains or the tropical pool, are highlights of the accommodations.