The Las Vegas Adventurer

The Silverton Hotel & Casino was one of my first Las Vegas hotel experiences back when it was called Boomtown (mid-90’s). My then-boyfriend (now husband) and I were in town for his niece’s wedding and we and his family ended up going there every morning for the great buffet (which has since kind of gone downhill – we’ve tried it a couple more times!).
Since undergoing the name change it’s also had some major renovations, including the addition of a gigantic mermaid tank in the Mermaid Restaurant and Lounge.
The 117,000 gallon tank contains over 5000 fish and live coral …read more

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One of the most recognizable landmarks in the Las Vegas valley is the Luxor pyramid and the fixed spotlight at the top. It’s the brightest beam in the world and you can see it from anywhere in the valley at night – even way out in the suburbs – and has been known to be seen as far away as Laughlin and Mesquite!
As you can imagine, it was a little disconcerting when we first moved here to see a giant beam of light off in the distance, but now it’s just part of the landscape (though it’s still neat …read more

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A very cool shot of the New York New York taken with a slow shutter speed. It about sums up the Strip perfectly!
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Caesars Palace, which originally opened in 1966, is one of the oldest hotels on the Strip, and as we all know, that’s saying a lot!
Construction on the hotel began in 1962 using plans drawn-up by motel-owner Jay Sarno, who had $10 million lent to him that he wanted to use for a Vegas hotel. He chose a Roman theme and the name Caesars Palace (no apostrophe) because he felt it evoked images of royalty and regality, and he wanted to build a palace where everyone would feel like a king.
It officially opened in 1966 with Andy Williams providing the …read more

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The Las Vegas Premium Outlets, located just behind the huge World Market Center off the I-15, houses 150 outlet stores in an open-air mall.
With stores like Ann Taylor, Calvin Klein, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Skechers, and The Children’s Place (check the full store listing here), The Premium Outlet mall should be a stop during your next trip to Las Vegas. Since they’re outlets you’ll find deals and bargains on things you’ll pay much more for at a regular store. And keep an eye out for the amazing 70% off sales at some stores!
There are several spots to take a …read more

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The always anticipated Labor Day weekend is only a week away and ask you can imagine there are a lot of great deals available!
Several Strip hotels are offering package deals that not only make your stay more fun but will help you save a few bucks as well:
Mandalay Bay wants to take the “labor” out of your Labor Day weekend with rates from only $109.99 from August 27 to September 4, 2008. With world-class restaurants and nightlife, to the highest rated beach in Vegas and the coveted cabanas that overlook the shore, you don’t want to miss this deal! …read more

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Congratulations to A. Hynson, winner of the “What Happens in Vegas” giveaway!
To participate, entrants needed to tell me about an experience they had in Las Vegas or one they hope to have if they’ve not been here yet. A says:
“We got VIP Service to Pure nightclub. It was the best night of our life!!
We are making Las Vegas our future home soon. Our hearts belongs in our Ninth State from the Hawaiian Island – Las Vegas, Nevada. Over the hump to Pahrump we go!!”
Congratulations again, A.!

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School starts Monday, and to help local families get ready Cox Communications and the Clark County School District will be hosting a Back to School Fair tomorrow, August 23rd, at the Galleria at Sunset Mall in Henderson. From 10:00am until 4:00pm school officials will be providing information on zoning, food services, employment opportunities and other school instructions.
The Southern Nevada Health District will also be there to provide immunizations for $16, or $25 for two.
Keep in mind that new guidelines this year require seventh graders to have the Tdap (tetanus), diphtheria and whooping cough vaccines! The vaccines will be …read more

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Expedia.com has, apparently unwittingly, released pictures of the insides of the suites at the Encore!
They look as beautiful as you’d imagine, and in the third picture you can see the room separation between the sleeping and sitting areas (a growing hotel trend that I really like!). What do you think?

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The gondola ride at the Venetian is a relaxing ride through the Grand Canal Shoppes.
Tickets for the indoor Ride are $15.00 for adults, and $7.50 for children 12 and under. A private two-passenger gondola is $60.00. An outdoor ride is $12.50 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under and a two-passenger gondola is $50.00.
Gondola Ride at the Venetian
3377 Las Vegas Blvd
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