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Archive for January 2008

January 31st, 2008

Las Vegas Image: The Palazzo Hotel

One of the newest hotels on the Strip: The Palazzo Hotel. This picture was taken while we were waiting for Mystere the other night.
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By Heather -- 4 comments

January 30th, 2008

Find Super Bowl XLII Parties in Las Vegas

By now it’s probably safe to say that everyone knows corporations are avoiding using the words “Super Bowl” when advertising any kind of get-together involving the Super Bowl, especially parties for “The Big Game.”
Incidentally, the NFL and Las Vegas had a pretty good relationship regarding the Super Bowl up until a few years ago:
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By Heather -- 0 comments

January 30th, 2008

Mystère at Treasure Island

We took the kids to see Mystère at Treasure Island last night. My husband and I went six years ago by ourselves because the kids were too young, but we decided they were old enough to appreciate it now (they’re 7 and 9), and we were right!
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By Heather -- 2 comments

January 29th, 2008

Monte Carlo Hotel Hopes to Open by Super Bowl Sunday

While the fire damage from the Monte Carlo fire last week is mostly superficial and an inspection on Saturday confirmed that it’s safe to inhabit, hotel officials have decided to keep the hotel closed for now while the investigation and inspections continue. They’re hoping to re-open within the next two weeks, though, in time for […]

By Heather -- 2 comments

January 29th, 2008

Don’t Touch That Minibar!

Unless you plan to pay for it, that is! I was surprised to learn last night that several hotels along the Strip are now using scales and even motion-detectors with their minibars that charge you if items are moved or removed. It doesn’t matter if you’re just looking at the label or change your mind […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

January 26th, 2008

Top 10 Most Romantic Restaurants in Las Vegas

From AOL City Guide: Las Vegas’s most romantic restaurants, just in time for Valentine’s Day planning!
1. Hugo’s Cellar
202 Fremont St
2. Valentino
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Venetian Resort and Casino
3. Mon Ami Gabi
3655 Las Vegas Blvd S
Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
4. Fleur De Lys
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S
5. Aureole
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S
Mandalay Bay Resort & […]

By Heather -- 4 comments

January 25th, 2008

The Monte Carlo is Burning

News just broke (shortly after 11am) that the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino has a three-alarm fire burning on some of its top floors in the west wing. Five floors are burning and debris is falling and lighting lower areas as well. There are four different areas that appear to be on fire and four […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

January 24th, 2008

Kendall Tenney’s 7th Annual 5K Run For A Wish

Kendall Tenney, local news anchor and Vice-President of the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada, will be hosting his 7th annual 5K Run For A Wish on Saturday, February 2 at 7:30 AM at the Freemont Street Experience. Participation fee is $25.
Southern Nevada residents are invited to participate in what is supposed to be the biggest […]

By Heather -- 2 comments

January 23rd, 2008

Upcoming Concert Events in Las Vegas

Jan. 26 Brad Paisley @ Mandalay Bay Events Center
Jan. 26 Social Distortion @ House of Blues, Mandalay Bay
Jan. 26 Miss America Pageant @ Planet Hollywood Theatre, Planet Hollywood

Feb. 1 Jonas Brothers @ Planet Hollywood Theatre, Planet Hollywood
Feb. 1-2 Jerry Seinfeld @ The Colosseum, Caesars Palace
Feb. 2 George Strait @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
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January 22nd, 2008

LVRJ’s 27th Annual Best of Las Vegas 2008 Poll

Every year the Las Vegas Review Journal allows locals and visitors alike to submit their picks for the Best of Las Vegas. From best restaurant to best souvenir, you get to submit your preferences for what makes Las Vegas great!
The categories this year have been pared down from 248 to 175, though you can vote […]

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