Las Vegas Archive

  • When most people think of Las Vegas the first things that come to mind are gambling, general debauchery, eating, and shopping. When I go to Vegas I will typically touch on each of those points, plus I will always try to get in some great roller coaster action. At the top of my list is the Manhattan Express at the New York New York Hotel and Casino. A very close second is the Desperado at Buffalo Bills in Primm Nevada.Primm is about a 45 minute drive from the Vegas Strip and is located right at the Nevada California border on the I15.

    Desperado at Buffalo Bills: Why Don’t You Come to Your Senses?

    Posted on February 16, 2012 | 10 Comments
    When most people think of Las Vegas the first things that come to mind are gambling, general debauchery, eating, and shopping. When I go to Vegas I will typically touch on each of those points, plus I will always try to get in some great roller coaster action. At the top of my list is the Manhattan Express at the New York New York Hotel and Casino. A very close second is the Desperado at Buffalo Bills in Primm Nevada.Primm is about a 45 minute drive from the Vegas Strip and is located right at the Nevada California border on the I15.

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  • Venice truly is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. While I can't wait to go back there, I will get a chance to visit fake Venice in the very near future. Fake Venice for the most part looks pretty authentic with cast iron (looking) lamps and stone (or is that plaster) signs with either ancient latin or some random latin-like text.

    Travel Photo Thursday: Fake Venice

    Posted on February 1, 2012 | 16 Comments
    Venice truly is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. While I can't wait to go back there, I will get a chance to visit fake Venice in the very near future. Fake Venice for the most part looks pretty authentic with cast iron (looking) lamps and stone (or is that plaster) signs with either ancient latin or some random latin-like text.

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  • I made the long sweaty walk of shame through the desert back to Terminal 2 and after watching the far-too-much-typing-for-what-they-are-doing routine that we all know and love, I was told that there were no longer any economy seats on the 9pm flight. Ouch.

    How to Miss Your Flight in Vegas

    Posted on June 13, 2011 | No Comments
    I made the long sweaty walk of shame through the desert back to Terminal 2 and after watching the far-too-much-typing-for-what-they-are-doing routine that we all know and love, I was told that there were no longer any economy seats on the 9pm flight. Ouch.

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  • I decided to tap into the way-back folders and looked for something green. The picture below was taken back in 1997 when when what happened in Vegas was families. They were trying to tap into the family crowd and even built a full theme park behind the MGM Grand.

    Travel Photo Thursday: MGM Grand Adventures Las Vegas

    Posted on March 16, 2011 | 11 Comments
    I decided to tap into the way-back folders and looked for something green. The picture below was taken back in 1997 when when what happened in Vegas was families. They were trying to tap into the family crowd and even built a full theme park behind the MGM Grand.

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  • The bottom line at the Tropicana is that it is a great little hotel if you're not planning to gamble too much, but serious players should look elsewhere. I know that we were there in the first phase of the reno, so maybe they plan to expand the casino. I'd ask them about it before you book though.

    Tropicana Las Vegas – Mini Review for a Mini Casino

    Posted on January 27, 2011 | 1 Comment
    The bottom line at the Tropicana is that it is a great little hotel if you're not planning to gamble too much, but serious players should look elsewhere. I know that we were there in the first phase of the reno, so maybe they plan to expand the casino. I'd ask them about it before you book though.

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