The Las Vegas Adventurer

This is a guest post from Mary Jo Manzanares, Travel & Culture Channel Editor and blogger at Flyaway Cafe

No, it’s not Venice.  It’s the Gondola ride at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Okay, it’s a little touristy, and it’s definitely NOT Venice, but it’s still a bit of romantic fun away from the flashing lights and noise of the casinos.  You need to take a break from the fast paced action some time, and this isn’t a bad choice.
The gondolas have been fashioned after authentic Venetian ones, each seating four, and operate rides both indoors and out.  If …read more

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Today’s guest post is from Mary Jo Manzanares, b5media’s Travel & Culture Channel Editor and travel blogger at Flyaway Cafe.
When you’re ready to escape the glitz and glamor that is Las Vegas, you’ll find the polar opposite at the Grand Canyon — a peaceful beauty that will take your breath away.  It’s a good weekend trip when you’re ready for something a little different.
Grand Canyon National Park was designated a national park on February 26, 1919, and is one of the oldest national parks in the United States. It is located within Arizona, near Flagstaff, and within the parks lies …read more

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Trekkies everywhere may have a reason to rejoice: it’s being rumored that Mayor Oscar Goodman and Neonopolis landlord Rohit Joshi have said that negoations are in the works for Neonopolis to take on Star Trek: The Experience!
The popular Vegas attraction closed its doors for good at The Las Vegas Hilton last month after a very successful ten year run. Apparently a deal has already been placed before CBS Licensing, who owns the Experience.
The attraction at the Hilton has so far only been partly dismantled, which would make for easier transport to another location nearby. They have until January to …read more

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Cirque du Soleil’s “O” is celebrating ten years this month!
Cirque actually has a Twitter account and posted some fun facts yesterday about the ten years they’ve been in Las Vegas:
~ They’ve performed for 8.5 million guests.
~ There have been 223 performers in “O,” and there are still 26 original cast members, 28 original crew and 3 original staff members.
~ Over the years, the crew at “O” has spent more than 100,000 hours underwater during the shows.
~ The “O” high divers have traveled 270 miles through the air doing their 60 foot high dives.
~ The man on fire in “O” …read more

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A contest among the employees at the Mirage has determined the name of the newest dolphin at Siegfried & Roy’s Dolphin Habitat.
The one month old calf, born September 6, has been named Bella, a name submitted by front services attendant Tony Christopher. Bella’s mother, Huf n Puf, was also born at the Habitat in 2000. The pair are currently in the Birthing and Research pool along with Huf n Puf’s mother Duchess, who will actually help Huf n Puf with the new baby! The pool is open to public viewing during regular operational hours of the Habitat.
Siegfried & Roy’s …read more

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Las Vegas Haunts is gearing up for another spooktacular Halloween season!
Their two locations – The Asylum and Hotel Fear – will be opening next week, Friday September 26th and 27th.
The Asylum will be located in the Home Depot parking lot at Charleston and Hualapai, and Hotel Fear is located in the Home Depot Parking Lot on Craig and Camino Al Norte (MLK).
Dates and times for both locations are:
September
26 and 27 (Grand Opening)
October
3, 4, 5;
9, 10, 11, 12;
16, 17, 18, 19;
23, 24, 25, 26;
28, 29, 30, 31;
November
1
Weekday hours are 6:30 – 10pm, and weekends are 6:30 – 12am …read more

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The volcano at the Mirage is set to get a makeover later this year!
The iconic Strip-front feature will be transformed into an all-new audio-visual event with a top to bottom overhaul with the help of Fountains of Bellagio design firm WET. The change is part of an overhaul the entire hotel is undertaking and should be finished near the end of 2008.
To discover more about the volcano, see images and learn about the work in progress, and view interviews with the creators behind the magic, go to mirage.com. There, you can also may enter The Mirage Volcano Memories …read more

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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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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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