The Las Vegas Adventurer

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Station Casinos has announced its newest addition, Aliante Station, will be opening to the public on November 11, 2008 at 11:11pm. The hotel/casino will be Station’s 18th property in southern Nevada and comes in at a cost of $675 million.
The mid-rise building (only nine stories high) will offer 202 rooms and suites between 400 up to 1,500 square feet equipped with 42-inch plasma TVs, CD players with iPod jacks, in-room audio entertainment systems, and high-speed Internet.
It will also feature six restaurants and a food …read more

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One of the places Samantha Brown visited in her Weekend Getaways episode the other night was the Manolo Blahnik shop at the Wynn Esplanade, one of only two MB boutiques in the US (the other in New York, New York).
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Blahnik is a Spanish fashion designer whose shoes hit the mainstream after many mentions on the popular show “Sex and the City” (apparently he was referred to as the “fifth cast member” because of how often the shoes were talked about!). They often feature stiletto heals and …read more

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Daytime talk show The View has been in Las Vegas this week and this morning Bette Midler performed “The Showgirl Must Go On” live!
In the clip below she talks about the show and characters, how she and her husband Martin were actually married at Caesars, and how she decided now was the time for a Vegas show:

She also mentions how when Celine Dion was giving her advice she recommended the Las Vegas Mix allergy spray. Don’t waste your money, Bette!

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First off, I love Samantha Brown. If you don’t have the Travel Channel her shows alone are worth it. So when I found out that her new show titled Passport to Great Getaways premieres tonight and that I had a chance for a sneak peak on her Las Vegas weekend, I jumped at the chance!
In the clip above Samantha is treated to an amazing dining experience at the Bartolotta Restaurant at the Wynn with Chef Paul Bartolotta. I also learned something new: all of their seafood is shipped in weekly from the Mediterranean, still alive. I normally avoid seafood because …read more

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I can’t believe the 4th of July is next week! I swear it feels like we just took down the Christmas tree.
If you’re not content to sit out front with the kids and the neighbors and see how long it takes for someone to singe their eyebrows or need to use the emergency bucket of water, consider one of the events below instead!
Las Vegas 51s and Fireworks
When: 7:05 p.m. July 2 & 3 with fireworks immediately following the games
Where: Cashman Field
Admission: $13 general admission
More Info: 702-798-7825
The 51s host the Salt Lake Bees. Fireworks will follow the games both nights. …read more

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Not an uncommon question around Las Vegas! Side streets are usually pretty clear but to really get anywhere other than a residential area chances are you’ll need to use a main road.
Traffic.com has a very handy tool that lets you type in your city and instantly see accidents, road hazards, planned events, how the flow of traffic looks in real time and it even gives it to you quickly with green, yellow or red highlighted routes.
You can even enter in a specific address or city and your destination address or city and get an estimate of how long it’ll …read more

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Vegas is a popular travel destination, and for good reason. Deals are found at practically every locale, from buffets to shows to souvenir shops. But with over two million residents, it’s also a pretty great place to live, offering even more deals to locals!
A trend that’s gaining more popularity lately are “staycations” – a vacation taken close to home. They’re cheap – you don’t have to pay for airfare, hotels, rental cars, etc. – and you get a chance to learn more about your city and discover things about it you may not have known before.
Below the cut are a …read more

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I spotlighted the Paris Las Vegas a couple of months ago and came across this beautiful picture of it at night by flickr user mandj98. It’s just as breathtaking in person!
[image: flickr]

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Driving over the Hoover Dam is a lesson in patience. The two-lane bridge connecting Nevada, Arizona and Utah is often clogged with traffic and has even become an economic burden on the states because the major commercial corridor simply doesn’t move quickly enough.
Over the last several years there have been lingering concerns of possible catastrophes involving vehicle accidents or terrorist threats that could hinder the dam and its facilities and threaten the water supply of several southwestern states.

Enter the Hoover Dam Bypass, a “twin rib” concrete arch bridge about 1,600 feet south of the current bridge and an improvement …read more

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The Travel & Culture channel is gearing up for an exciting summer and taking you along for the ride!

Filipina Soul – A yummy sounding recipe for Putong Puti (Rice Muffins).
Flyaway Cafe – Picks her 7 Family Vacation Destinations that are FUN & Educational.
Geeky Traveller – Answers the questions Is the New iPhone 3G useful for travelers?
Let’s Visit Asia – Unfortunately, Thai Airways Adjusts Fuel Surcharge (hint:  it’s going up).
Sirened – An argument for decriminalization of drugs with Prescription Drugs Kill More People than Illegal Drugs.
Southern Byways – Suggests Museum Exhibitions to See This Summer.
Starked DC – Give us his …read more

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