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Archive for May 2008

May 31st, 2008

Best in Show at the Orleans Arena

More than sixty dogs will be strutting their stuff tomorrow at the Orleans Arena for The Animal Foundation’s sixth annual “Best in Show.”
The dogs, all from Lied Animal Shelter, will be competing for the Best in Show title from American Kennel Club judges. The dogs will all be available for adoption after the show!
The event […]

By Heather -- 2 comments

May 30th, 2008

Toni Braxton Cancels All Remaining Shows

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The Flamingo Hotel has announced that all remaining Toni Braxton: Revealed scheduled shows have been canceled so Toni can concentrate on her health. She was hospitalized in April for chest pains, and has suffered from pericarditis - a viral inflammation of the heart.
The […]

By Heather -- 0 comments

May 29th, 2008

Theme Day Around the Channel

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Today is our theme day around the channel, and this month’s theme was the letter “T.” Check out these T-themed posts from the Travel and Culture Channel:
At Europe String, Jul brings us lots of “T’s” with her list of favorite European destinations that start with […]

By Heather -- 0 comments

May 28th, 2008

Picture of the Week: Paris Las Vegas at Night

Reader Marcus from Halle, Germany sent me this great picture he took of the Paris Las Vegas while on a recent trip here.
He writes: “My girlfriend Julia and I spent a wonderful time in Vegas in the beginning of March 2008 and I proposed to her in front of the Bellagio Fountains on March […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

May 27th, 2008

Las Vegas Taxi Tips

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Everyone knows that the purpose of taxis is to get you from point A to point B. However, if you’re not familiar with an area how do you make sure the driver isn’t taking you for a ride just to drive up the rate?
One common complaint about Las Vegas […]

By Heather -- 13 comments

May 26th, 2008

Memorial Day

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A happy and peaceful Memorial Day from the Las Vegas Adventurer. Be safe!
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May 24th, 2008

Pet-Friendly Las Vegas Hotels

Sadly, there aren’t many hotels in the valley that allow our fuzzy friends! Non-service animals are not allowed on casino floors, so none of the popular hotels on the Strip allow them.
There are a few, though, and if you’re determined to travel with your four-legged family members, check out the hotels below. As always, […]

By Heather -- 0 comments

May 23rd, 2008

Brand Steakhouse Opens at the Monte Carlo

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Part restaurant and part lounge, Brand Steakhouse has brought their simple yet elegant approach to dining to the Monte Carlo Hotel.
Featuring a 120 ounce porterhouse steak (that’s 8.6 pounds and feeds six!) called “The Ultimate Steak,” the menu runs the gamut from lamb, filet mignon, […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

May 22nd, 2008

Picture of the Week: Las Vegas Dust Storm

Flickr user Cubbie_n_Vegas posted this awesome shot of a dust storm grumbling over the Las Vegas valley a couple of months ago. Click on it for a bigger version!
To be honest, I don’t remember this particular dust storm but we’re on the opposite side of the city from the airport. We definitely get our fair […]

By Heather -- 2 comments

May 21st, 2008

Criss Angel “Believe” To Open In September at the Luxor

Starting September 1, previews for illusionist Criss Angel Believe will begin at the Luxor. The show opens to the public on September 12 and tickets are already on sale starting at $59 and going up from there.
Angel will perform ten shows a week - two nightly performances from Friday to Tuesday at 7pm and again […]

By Heather -- 0 comments

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