The Las Vegas Adventurer

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

Arrive in Las Vegas to a beautiful sunny day, and around 90 degrees.
Checked into my hotel, got settled in my room, and then met up with some friends for a little Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream. 
Cold Stone is located at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino (in photo).  I’ve never really loved the medieval theme of this place.  All those knights and princesses running around, and lots of kids and families.  But you gotta love the place for the ice cream. …read more

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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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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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400 competitors will be converging on the Tropicana this weekend for what can only be considered one of the best ideas for a contest ever – a chili cook-off!
From October 10th to the 12th, competitors from all over the US will compete in one or more of the following categories: World’s Championship Salsa, World’s Championship Chili Verde and World’s Championship Traditional Red. Cash prizes for the 2008 WCCC total $45,000!
The event will take place in the northeast parking lot and will include live music, chili tasting, retail vendors, food, drink, guest participation contests and much more.
The WCCC is free …read more

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Mandalay Bay will soon be the newest home of the much-loved Disney stage adaptation of The Lion King!
Performances will begin May 2, 2009 with previews starting April 20th. The Mandalay Bay joins six other venues around the globe, including New York, London, Hamburg, Paris, Tokyo and Fukuoka.
Ticket prices and performance schedules haven’t been announced yet but you can bet my three little Disney experts will keep reminding me to check!
[image: flickr]

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to help raise awareness and a little money, Pink Jeep Tours of Las Vegas has teamed up with the Nevada Cancer Institute for the first annual “Trek for the Cure.”
Throughout October, Pink Jeep Tours will donate $4.80 from the sales of their Red Rock Tours to the Nevada Cancer Institute in Summerlin. $4.80 sounds like a random amount, but it represents the number of years (48) that Pink Jeep Tours has been in operation throughout Sedona, Arizona and Las Vegas.
The video above gives some great information about the Tours themselves and what …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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Though we’ve still got several weeks of summer heat left, Clark County Parks and Recreation are closing down the pools and dog parks for the season.
Desert Breeze Water Park is throwing one last party before that happens, though, and is giving our four-legged friends a chance to play too! The fourth annual Dog Daze of Summer starts at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning, September 13th.
From 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. dogs 50 pounds or lighter will be able to play, with a second round from 10:45 to noon for dogs 50 pounds or heavier. Prizes will also be given …read more

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