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July 25th, 2008

Top 10 Las Vegas Hotel Implosions

Vegas wouldn’t be Vegas without its obsession with staying new and cutting edge. Because of this, hotel implosions have been part of the Las Vegas landscape for the last 15 years as landowners and developers get rid of the old to bring in the new.
KVBC Channel 3 did a special a little while ago […]

By Heather -- 7 comments

July 16th, 2008

Picture of the Week: The Excalibur

The Excalibur is the only hotel on the Strip that my kids have to look for when we’re on the freeway!
[image: flickr]
Tags: Family Fun, Hotels, Las-Vegas, Must-See Sights, Photos, picture, the excalibur

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July 10th, 2008

Picture of the Week: Electrified Strip

To tie in with yesterday’s entry about Planet Hollywood I found this picture by flickr user jimg944 of a beautifully lit PH and Paris Las Vegas.
Tags: Hotels, Las-Vegas, Must-See Sights, paris las vegas, photo, planet-hollywood, the-Strip

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June 25th, 2008

Fourth of July in Las Vegas

I can’t believe the 4th of July is next week! I swear it feels like we just took down the Christmas tree.
If you’re not content to sit out front with the kids and the neighbors and see how long it takes for someone to singe their eyebrows or need to use the emergency bucket […]

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June 23rd, 2008

Las Vegas “Staycation” Deals for Locals

Vegas is a popular travel destination, and for good reason. Deals are found at practically every locale, from buffets to shows to souvenir shops. But with over two million residents, it’s also a pretty great place to live, offering even more deals to locals!
A trend that’s gaining more popularity lately are “staycations” - a vacation […]

By Heather -- 2 comments

June 21st, 2008

Picture of the Week: Paris Las Vegas

I spotlighted the Paris Las Vegas a couple of months ago and came across this beautiful picture of it at night by flickr user mandj98. It’s just as breathtaking in person!
[image: flickr]
Tags: Attractions, Hotels, Las-Vegas, Must-See Sights, night, paris, paris las vegas, Photos, picture

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June 20th, 2008

The Hoover Dam Bypass

Driving over the Hoover Dam is a lesson in patience. The two-lane bridge connecting Nevada, Arizona and Utah is often clogged with traffic and has even become an economic burden on the states because the major commercial corridor simply doesn’t move quickly enough.
Over the last several years there have been lingering concerns of possible catastrophes […]

By Heather -- 2 comments

June 19th, 2008

A Hot Summer Around the Channel

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 14th, 2008

Photo of the Week: View From the Stratosphere

Here’s a view you don’t see everyday: This amazing photo is from flickr user wili_hybrid and was taken in January 2007 from the top of the Stratosphere!
[image: flickr]
Tags: flickr, Hotels, Las-Vegas, Must-See Sights, Photos, stratosphere

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June 13th, 2008

The Mirage Welcomes Tiger Cubs to the Secret Garden

Yesterday The Mirage welcomed five new additions to Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat - six-week-old white-striped and golden tiger cubs!
The public will get its first chance to see the rare babies today, June 13th, in a special nursery created just for them at the Secret Garden. Today is also Siegfried’s 69th […]

By Heather -- 10 comments