The Las Vegas Adventurer

It’s been several years since we last went to the Fantastic Indoor Swapmeet here in town. It was dark and crowded and noisy and I have no reason to think that’s changed over the years! We found what we were looking for (summer hats for the kids), but as with anywhere, buyer beware (knock-offs galore) and keep an eye on the prices!
Las Vegas’s Fantastic Indoor Swapmeet has been around since 1991. It has 600 booths sharing 150,000 square feet of space, as well as an outdoor space of approximately 50,000. It’s only open three days a week – Friday, Saturday …read more

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Sorry for the lack of posts yesterday – I had jury duty and couldn’t get my laptop to connect. I had totally missed the sign in the lobby of the Regional Justice Center that gave information on how to do that, but my mind wasn’t really on it when I walked in!
Anyway, I’d never been to jury duty before (though I’ve been called several times over the last few years this was the first time I actually had to report) so I thought I’d give some tips and ideas from my experience!

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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 times), but I know the licensing process isn’t any more difficult than anywhere else, and may actually be a little easier seeing as how often it’s done! Keep in mind that as of January 1, 2008 all marriage license applicants need proper identification! Other requirements …read more

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I just came across a handy utility the other day that finds ATM locations for you pretty much anywhere in the world.
I plugged in Las Vegas, which you can find a here. I’ve also added it to the sidebar over to the right. Locations are listed alphabetically or you can use the drop-down box to find a specific bank or branch name.
When we first moved here it wasn’t terribly hard to find one for our bank, which seems to be everywhere, but when relatives and friends came from out of state they weren’t crazy about paying non-bank fees …read more

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Restaurants around Las Vegas love to roll out seasonal specials! There’s a lot of competition here so patrons can be picky about when choosing a place to eat. Many have special Valentine’s Day menus – be sure to call ahead to see if reservations are required!
Le Provencal
Paris Las Vegas
3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South
739-4111
Le Provencal recreates the festive, merry atmosphere of an old European village restaurant, where waiters and waitresses dressed in traditional French peasant garb spontaneously break into song as they interact with the guests — all while serving French-Italian cuisine native to the Provence region. Start your evening with …read more

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Restaurants around Las Vegas love to roll out seasonal specials! There’s a lot of competition here so patrons can be picky about when choosing a place to eat. Many have special Valentine’s Day menus – be sure to call ahead to see if reservations are required!
Becker’s Steakhouse
2400 N. Buffalo Drive
216-2700
The Valentine’s Day menu at Becker’s will feature an appetizer of pan seared scallops with angel kiss caviar for $18; a mouthwatering lobster thermidor which will include a whole Maine lobster stuffed with crab for $60; and the Grand Marnier chocolate-dipped strawberries with fresh whipped cream for $12.
Bertolini’s
9500 West Sahara …read more

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I would make a joke about this definitely being a Monday, but I just don’t have the energy. My husband’s out of town for work and it’s just me and the kids, so this email forward from my dear friend Alicia (who was born and raised here!) is a welcomed distraction.
It’s called Driving Rules for Living in Las Vegas and after reading it maybe it won’t be such a mystery why I absolutely hate driving in this city; this may seem like a silly email forward but it’s loaded with truth! We’ve been here seven years this week and …read more

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By now it’s probably safe to say that everyone knows corporations are avoiding using the words “Super Bowl” when advertising any kind of get-together involving the Super Bowl, especially parties for “The Big Game.”
Incidentally, the NFL and Las Vegas had a pretty good relationship regarding the Super Bowl up until a few years ago:

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From AOL City Guide: Las Vegas’s most romantic restaurants, just in time for Valentine’s Day planning!
1. Hugo’s Cellar
202 Fremont St
2. Valentino
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Venetian Resort and Casino
3. Mon Ami Gabi
3655 Las Vegas Blvd S
Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
4. Fleur De Lys
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S
5. Aureole
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
6. Andre’s
3770 S Las Vegas Blvd
7. Le Cirque
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
8. Alize At the Palms Casino Resort
4321 W Flamingo Rd
9. Drai’s Restaurant
3595 Las Vegas Blvd S
10. Japengo
101 Montelago Blvd
Henderson
[photo: Palms Casino]

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Every year the Las Vegas Review Journal allows locals and visitors alike to submit their picks for the Best of Las Vegas. From best restaurant to best souvenir, you get to submit your preferences for what makes Las Vegas great!
The categories this year have been pared down from 248 to 175, though you can vote in as many or as few categories as you want. In the past the ballot has only been available via the newspaper, but this year they’ve introduced an online form. (No double entries, though – they will be checking!) Those who submit online will also …read more

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