July 1st, 2008
Las Vegas is full of freebies: free valet parking, free drinks at the slots, free shuttles, etc. However, it’s a good idea to always have a few bucks in your pocket for a tip.
You could argue that the services are free and therefor you’re not obligated to pay, which is fine, but keep in […]
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June 19th, 2008
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 […]
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June 11th, 2008
We’ve all heard the stories of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) getting ready to launch full-body scans at security check-ins in US airports, and they’re now a reality.
The first scanner was installed at the Phoenix, Arizona airport in April, and ten more are set to roll out over the next month - and one of […]
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June 5th, 2008
The Citizens Area Transit, or CAT bus (no, not that one!), of Las Vegas and Henderson is one of the most affordable ways to make your way around the city!
The route that runs the Strip features a double decker (pictured above) called The Deuce, and runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week and […]
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May 27th, 2008
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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 […]
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May 14th, 2008
Sherry at The Geeky Traveler had a great post earlier this week linking to GasBuddy.com. Plug in your city or zip code and it’ll give you a listing of the lowest gas prices in your area!
The site is networked with over 180 other sites (all operated by GasBuddy.com) and relies on local motorists to […]
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March 24th, 2008
As I posted back in January, The Las Vegas Review Journal allows locals and visitors alike to submit their picks for the Best of Las Vegas. From restaurants to tourist traps, and hotels to adult stores, The Best of Las Vegas is a fantastic resource for anyone planning to spend some time in Las Vegas!
The […]
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February 12th, 2008
Las Vegas has long been dubbed the Wedding Capitol of the World, and with good reason! Last year alone Clark County (where Las Vegas is located) issued upwards of 114,000 marriage certificates, down a few thousand from 2004’s 124,000+.
We didn’t get married in Vegas (though the mention of eloping did come up a few […]
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January 9th, 2008
Buffets are as Las Vegas as Elvis and neon. However, over the years they’ve gone through quite a transformation. Many of them no longer resemble the standard lunchroom look that they did for so long, instead they’ve undergone makeovers to look like quaint markets, gourmet eateries or art galleries.
Forbes magazine recently announced their picks […]
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December 28th, 2007
As you’d expect there are a lot of things to do around the valley on New Year’s Eve!
America’s Party on Fremont Street. The theme of the big bash on the Strip is “The Best is Yet to Come” and an estimated 300,000+ people are expected to attend (or, as the newscasters say every year, […]
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