Like to rough it sometimes? Want to try something different and special? Las Vegas is full of luxury and upscale things to do. There are spas everywhere, fancy shops, restaurants, award winning shows, and unique attractions.  But, not everyone is for the easy life. There are those who love the outdoors,

Watch your back and those of your friends too when in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is known as Sin City. It could also be branded as Scam City. The scams range from simple card cons, like the 3-card monte, to bigger scams that can be truly costly. The best offense is

The state of Nevada has really cashed in on forgetful gamblers. You have probably at some point lost or misplaced a casino ticket. Maybe you left it in a machine or dropped it on the floor. Well, you are not alone. In the last five years the state of Nevada has

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Drop those dice, or whatever you are doing and go see mermaids. Yes, mermaids in Las Vegas. Bet you never, never thought that Las Vegas would have mermaids. In previous articles we talked about the sharks, stingrays, dolphins, and jellyfish that can be found at Mandalay Bay and Mirage. So,

Can we offer you some advice?  Advice is free and may save you big bucks when you visit Las Vegas. Maybe you are going to Las Vegas for the first time, so where do you stay? This is kind of like a “do you like blonds, redheads, or brunette” question. What one

Guess what sits on the bottom of Lake Mead? If you didn’t already know, you would never guess. It’s not something that belongs in a lake, ever. Sitting on the floor of Lake Mead is something few outside of the area would know about. The Lake Mead area draws a

Are you afraid of heights? If so, are you willing to feel the fear and do something new and exciting anyway? We are confident that you will find the experience we recommend well worth a little fear. If you are one of the fearless ones, not afraid,  then this recommendation is definitely for

Buffets are big in Las Vegas and there are dozens of them. They are sometimes intimidating with so much food to choose from. In one buffet, I saw everything from Rice Krispy Squares to steak, lobster, sushi, and everything else you can think of. One would have to dine there

Yikes! Don’t ever eat at these places unless you are adventurous and love to try new things. Many folks, stick with the steak and potatoes while others will venture into little nooks and crannies to find those hidden gems. Las Vegas is full of wonderful, hole in the wall eateries that

What’s next in Vegas future casino building projects? Is it goodbye Alon or maybe hello Fontainebleau? Sometimes, when it comes to building projects in Las Vegas, they can be stop and go affairs. We just completed a long span of starts and stops during the building of the Lucky Dragon. It finally opened earlier this

There are some seemingly unlikely, silly things that have been declared banned and taboo in Las Vegas. These are not the things that common sense would dictate should be banned such as drug use or shooting guns on the Strip. These are things at first blush may seem irrational. Let’s look

Ladies, there are certain things you need to know when you are in Vegas alone.  There are multiple blogs on the internet that give specific advice for women visiting Las Vegas. After reading some of these, I found that the advice is generally applicable to anyone, not just to women. However, a

Uber and Lyft have become increasingly popular over the last few years. This has not been without controversy and a law suit being filed. It stands to reason that cab companies would not be excited by the introduction of these two ride share companies to the Las Vegas transportation mix.

Some stories from Las Vegas are legends. You have your stories from your visits to Las Vegas, but they likely won’t be remembered, except by you. However, there are some stories that live on. These should amuse you. Octavius Decatur Gass, was an early settler in the Las Vegas area.

Who were the pioneers of gambling in Las Vegas? Some of them are fairly well known, others not so much. However, all of them were integral in the development of Las Vegas. Lest we forget, prior to 1990s, Las Vegas was not much more than a gambling town. Gambling was

For some a bucket list entry is to go to Las Vegas for the first time. For others, it is specific things they want to do while in Las Vegas. These things can be as simple as going to the top of the Stratosphere or riding the inclinator (elevator that

The marketing gurus in Las Vegas have created a catchy slogan: “What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas.”  You’ve heard this slogan many times before. But, is it true? The honest answer is, sometimes. You may do something you shouldn’t and get away with it, but odds are higher you will