So, a trend jumps and you jump with it. Well, don't you worry -- we've got all the info to keep you in sync with the hottest new trends.

Q: What is the coolest new hotel in Vegas? The coolest old joint?

A: The Palms, once home to "The Real World: Las Vegas," continues to be one of the hottest resort properties in Las Vegas, serving as the setting for such popular television programs as A&E's "Inked" and E!'s "Party at the Palms." The Palms hosts the CineVegas film festival, "Celebrity Poker" tournaments and owner George Maloof's pad constantly draws in the celebrities. Joining hot spots ghostbar, Little Buddha and Rain Las Vegas at the Palms, perennial trend-setter Hugh Hefner re-launched The Playboy Club atop the hotel's Fantasy tower in 2006.

Another hip spot is Green Valley Ranch, the Henderson resort featured in the Discovery Channel's "American Casino." Check out The District, an adjacent "New Urban" shopping and dining development with hip eateries like Kennedy and Al's Garage. Town Square, just south of Mandalay Bay and Luxor, is a 1.5-million-square-foot facility with trendy shops, restaurants, an 18-screen movie theater, a park, a Whole Foods Market and a gym.

The Hard Rock Hotel led the new wave of trendy, beautiful-people-filled casinos. Between its exclusive nightclubs, sexy pool parties and hot restaurants, the Hard Rock continues to set the trends.

The coolest "old" hotel of the moment has to be the Golden Nugget. This downtown gem recently received an influx of new energy, opening hip cocktail lounge Rush, an elegant poker room, nightclub Gold Diggers, and a number of delicious dining spots such as Grotto Ristorante and Lillie's Noodle House.

Q: What are the coolest bars and nightclubs in town?

A: No self-respecting trend jumper would make a trip to Vegas without stopping at the ghostbar, perched 55 stories above the city atop the Palms. Other cool bars and clubs include Tabú, which redefined Vegas nightlife by introducing the ultra lounge concept, Rain Las Vegas,Body English and rumjungle.

On the top of the trendy nightlife scene are Tao at the Venetian, an Asian-themed, multi-level nightclub and bistro which draws the beautiful and famous to its Zen-like surroundings, and JET at the Mirage, with three rooms featuring distinct sounds and some of the hottest servers in Vegas. And Pure at Caesars Palace continues to be a celeb favorite with its Strip-facing outdoor patio, world-class DJs and wall-to-wall hot bodies. Its sister club, LAX, at the Luxor, has also busted onto the scene with a slew of celebrity investors and one of the coolest vibes in town.

Burlesque clubs are all the rage in Vegas. Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce features talented, trained dancers who exhibit their strength and flexibility in some amazing routines. And don't miss the famous Pussycat Dolls Lounge, with sultry singers and dancers who resurrect the glory days of the 1930s.

Take part in the downtown Las Vegas nightlife renaissance by heading to one of the area's many bars, such as The Griffin, Downtown Cocktail Lounge or Ice House Lounge.

Q: What shops are fashionable now in Vegas?

A: You need look no further than the Fashion Show mall. It's all in the name: From Saks Fifth Avenue to Neiman Marcus to 200 boutique stores filling the two million square feet of this shopping utopia, the Fashion Show is as beautiful as it is expansive. For those interested in high-end designer gear, try the Forum Shops or The Shoppes at The Palazzo.

 For trend jumpers looking for hot fashion without all the hustle and bustle of the Strip, the Fashion Village at Boca Park (750 S. Rampart Blvd.) is a great alternative, featuring trendy boutiques such as Talulah G, Von Dutch and Pink (Map it).

Q: Are there any trendy restaurants I should check out while in Vegas?

A: "Las Vegas" must translate into English as "trendy restaurants," because there never seems to be a lack of them. A couple of notable hot spots are Social House at TI and N9NE at the Palms. In addition to stylish restaurants, Vegas has also become home to haute cuisine including Guy Savoy at Caesars and Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand. Cool new eateries pop up almost weekly, and the best way to keep up is to check out our dining guide.

One definite trend that has taken Vegas by storm is sushi. It's everywhere! Some standouts in the local raw fish cuisine market include RA Sushi Bar Restaurant at the Fashion Show mall, Sushi Roku in the Forum Shops at Caesars and Sushi+Sake at Green Valley Ranch.

Q: Any new trends in gambling I should know about?

A: You bet there is. Poker continues to be, hands down, the game of the moment. From the various "Celebrity Poker" TV shows (most filmed right here in Vegas) to expanded and renovated poker rooms in many high-profile casinos (including the Golden Nugget and the Palms), there has been no trendier table game in recent memory. Check out our listing of poker rooms to get in on the action.

Q: OK, so are there any shows in Vegas that are really making a buzz?

A: You mean as opposed to ones that don't? Check out the spectacular show from Cirque du Soleil, KÀ, hosted in its own buzz-worthy $165 million theater at the MGM Grand, as well as Cirque's Beatles-themed LOVE at the Mirage. Bette Midler, Cher and Elton John each headline in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. And Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular is as well-received by critics as by fans. Don't miss it.

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