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August 28th, 2008

Picture of the Week: Zoom

A very cool shot of the New York New York taken with a slow shutter speed. It about sums up the Strip perfectly!
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August 25th, 2008

Las Vegas Labor Day 2008 Deals

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” […]

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August 2nd, 2008

The Roller Coaster at New York New York

If you’re tired of walking up and down the Strip and need a break and a pick-me-up, stop by the New York New York’s Roller Coaster!
Formerly called the Manhattan Express, The Roller Coaster is nearly 5000 feet of drops, lifts and a “heartline” twist, shuttling you along in taxicab-themed cars at 67 miles per […]

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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 […]

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April 25th, 2008

Hotel Spotlight: New York-New York

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New York-New York Hotel & Casino opened January 3, 1997. Its New York City theme is one of the more detailed on the Strip, and the skyline of the outside facade includes the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building.
A pool out front represents New York Harbor, a half-scale (150 ft) replica […]

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March 4th, 2008

Nine Fine Irishmen

It goes without saying that Vegas has a lot of bars, but only one can say it’s a genuine tavern from Ireland! Nine Fine Irishmen was actually built in Ireland before it was taken apart piece by piece, shipped to Las Vegas, and rebuilt at the New York New York.
Celtic music and a Victorian […]

By Heather -- 6 comments