December 1st, 2009
Rush Tower debuts on Las Vegas hotel scene
By E.C. Gladstone A few weeks ago, I wrote about the resurrection of the downtown Las Vegas hotels. There was so much to say, it actually took two blogs (Best of downtown Las Vegas hotels and Best of downtown Las Vegas restaurants). But there was still one piece of the puzzle [...]
November 11th, 2009
Matsuri in Las Vegas
What's the latest in Las Vegas shows? It's called Matsuri, at the Imperial Palace on the Strip. Matsuri means "Festival" in Japanese, and that's exactly what this show feels like - a festival of Japanese dancers and acrobats, full of dazzling color and bravado. For a [...]
November 6th, 2009
Everything Las Vegas Issue # 712
November 6th, 2009 Bette Midler’s residency at Caesars Palace to end Jan. 31. BY: John Katsilometes/Las Vegas Sun Bette Midler’s run as headliner at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace ends Jan. 31, the hotel and AEG Live announced today. Her engagement began Feb. 20, 2008, and she has swapped stints with Cher during [...]
October 30th, 2009
Everything Las Vegas: Lucky Issue # 711
October 30th, 2009. Barry Manilow to debut at the Paris on Valentine’s Day. By Robin Leach It’s now definite — a lock, as they say in show business — that Barry Manilow will move to the Paris on the Strip right after his five-year contract with the Las Vegas Hilton ends in December. The [...]
September 25th, 2009
Top 10 New Rooftop Bars
Hotel restaurants and clubs are out, swanky rooftop bars are in. Offering the perfect combination of incredible views, hot décor, tasty cocktails and A-list crowds, these new rooftop bars are not to be missed, if you can get in that is… SLS Beverly Hills – The Altitude Pool Deck: good drinks, [...]
September 18th, 2009
THEHotel at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV
THEHotel at Mandalay Bay 3970 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV US 89119 THEHotel at Mandalay Bay easily met or exceeded my admittedly lofty expectations for a one night stay in September. Let’s start at the top. THEHotel is Mandalay Bay’s “hotel within a hotel” – the high end sibling of Mandalay [...]
September 16th, 2009
Top 10 Celebrity-Sighting Restaurants
While amazing dining is always about the food, it’s often about the scene as well. From secret, romantic haunts to boisterous, grand dining rooms, a restaurant’s atmosphere sets the mood for your entire meal. Forbes Travel has dug up incredible restaurants known not just for good food and atmosphere but [...]
September 2nd, 2009
OD Death Lawsuit Filed Against Hard Rock Vegas Owner
The Hard Rock Las Vegas has a dirty habit of hogging the limelight - more often for infamy than anything neat. This time, family members of 23-year-old Michelle Hatchel - the girlfriend of a resort exec who died of an OD on Aug 29, 2007 - have filed a $645m lawsuit against Ed Scheetz, [...]
August 29th, 2009
Las Vegas Pink Taco
Free... the most beautiful word in the English language. Well, it might be a recession and yes, you can find deals, but free -- that's a whole 'nuther animal! [...]
August 27th, 2009
Three+Three: Miami, Scottsdale, Las Vegas
Welcome to the latest edition of the Three+Three where The Suite Life brings you three great deals in three top luxury travel destinations. This week the Three+Three features perfect end-of-summer getaways. Unwind in a Miami spa, soak up the sun in Scottsdale, or get glammed up in Las [...]
August 21st, 2009
Everything Las Vegas: Issue # 705
August 21st,2009 Changes to 'Le Reve' make production tighter, brighter, more romantic By MIKE WEATHERFORD/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Perhaps it's fitting for a show about a dream. But the creators of "Le Reve" have grown used to working backward. The aquatic revue has been in forward motion since its lackluster debut [...]
August 11th, 2009
Neverland Ranch Could be Shipped to Las Vegas
The latest twist on Michael Jackson’s never-ending saga is that his beloved Neverland Ranch could be shipped - piece by piece - to Las Vegas, and be turned into a Graceland type attraction. I can’t think of a better final resting place and shrine to honor the amazing but tragic life of the [...]
July 13th, 2009
Las Vegas USA Blog – Las Vegas Things To Do
Buy DISCOUNT Las Vegas Shows, Las Vegas Attractions, Las Vegas & Grand Canyon Tours & Las Vegas Sightseeing Tickets – CLICK HERE NOW! For all of those people looking to visit Las Vegas but have a hard time figuring out exactly what they should be doing there and what are some [...]
June 8th, 2009
Las Vegas Attractions for Kids
If you are looking for things to do in Las Vegas with your children you will quickly see that their is a plethora of activites you can do with your family. Vegas was once the city of gambling but over the years Vegas has spawned into a city that is [...]
May 29th, 2009
Everything Las Vegas: ISSUE # 700 !!!!
May 29th,2009 Fabulous Las Vegas welcome sign now is historic. Strip icon makes it onto the national register. By SCOTT WYLAND/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL The iconic sign that has greeted motorists entering the Strip's south end for a half a century is officially historic. The "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada" sign [...]
May 19th, 2009
Cheapest Las Vegas Budget Hotels
If you are looking for things to do in Vegas on a budget now is a good time. Right now pretty much everyone that travels in on a budget. Everywhere people and travelers are looking for the best deals possible. People that might have not had a chance to travel [...]
May 13th, 2009
President Obama Will Attend Las Vegas Junket
Turns out Vegas ain’t such a bad place for a corporate junket after all. President Obama is scheduled to attend a Vegas fundraiser at The Collosseum at Caesars Palace on May 26, 2009. The fundraiser is for Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), who is up for re-election next year.  The e-vite, obtained by the Las [...]
May 8th, 2009
Everything Las Vegas Issue #698/May 8th/2009
NORM: Gans' final act leaves mystery. By: Norm Clarke/LVRJ Danny Gans had just finished his show Wednesday when his manager Chip Lightman sent a text message. "Apollo show. Are you OK. No curtain?" Something didn't feel right to Lightman. Looking back, "that was the scariest thing," Lightman said Friday, still [...]
April 28th, 2009
Houston Attractions
Many travelers aren’t aware of just how family friendly Houston, Texas, is. There are countless activities available for all members of the family. There is no shortage of fun. A few of the activities you may want to explore are: the Children’s Museum of Houston, the Discovery Green, Funworks, Jack [...]
April 21st, 2009
Dallas Hotels
There is no shortage of unique and beautiful lodgings in Dallas. Your vacation will be complete when you have a memorable hotel that will help you relax and unwind. Dallas offers many unique hotels that are renown for luxury and fascination.   The Adolphus Hotel is a must see even if you [...]
April 21st, 2009
Top 5 Las Vegas Pools
With many people visiting Las Vegas to just relax and enjoy the atmosphere the pools will be getting their use in the next year. People want to visit Las Vegas and spend little money right now. Here are some of Las Vegas’s finest pools for you to take yourself, your [...]
March 31st, 2009
Las Vegas Hotels Vacations and Travel Deals at Best of Vegas .com
If you are looking for a one stop shop for all your Las Vegas bookings whether it be for travel deals, taking a vacation or purchasing Las Vegas show tickets, BestofVegas.com has everything you need to get it done right. Best of Vegas has the most current and up to [...]
March 27th, 2009
Everything Las Vegas: Issue # 693/March 27th, 2009
MGM MIRAGE MAKES PAYMENT; CITYCENTER STAYS ON TRACK. By: Steve Green/Las Vegas Sun The Las Vegas economy dodged a bullet today when MGM Mirage stepped up to fund a required payment for CityCenter, keeping the project on track. The hotel and gaming giant said that with the consent of its lenders, [...]
March 22nd, 2009
Travel Guides and Travel Blogs
I’ve been so busy I’ve not been updating WLVS at all lately, sadly. That’s all about to change. The design is finally finished for our new look and we’ll finally have a proper design and recognizable brand here. I’ve just got to work the design into a [...]
March 17th, 2009
Have Fun in Las Vegas without Spending a Penny!
Going to Las Vegas and taking a cost conscience approach seems to be the norm these days. Travelers are still trying to take advantage of the amazingly low hotel prices and keeping their eye open for free things to do in Las Vegas. There are still plenty of ways to [...]
March 13th, 2009
Everything Las Vegas: Issue # 692/March 13th,2009
NORM: Divorce papers filed for Wynns. Steve and Elaine Wynn, who had teamed up to build some of the Strip's most luxurious and profitable casino properties, are facing divorce for a second time. Divorce papers were filed, and quickly sealed, last Thursday, Clark County District Court spokesman Michael Sommermeyer told [...]
February 24th, 2009
Menopause The Musical – Las Vegas Show
Menopause The Musical has been making headlines since 2001. Touring from coast to coast this show has been entertaining women for some time now. This show is a 90 minute skit which takes place in a department store and shows the depiction of the rise of the women from the [...]
February 10th, 2009
History of Steve Wynn – Las Vegas Hotel Guru
It is hard to realize just how Las Vegas came to be sometimes. You see these amazing looking structures and buildings and you can’t help to wonder how it all happened. Thousand of tourists come to Las Vegas every year looking for things to do in Las Vegas and sometimes [...]
January 27th, 2009
Las Vegas hotels: Top 10 casino lounges
Whether you’re looking for a business meeting place, a low-key romantic room (note to Valentine’s Day procrastinators) or just a stylish spot with no cover, no line and no attitude… these are the best property picks. [...]
January 11th, 2009
Worrying about airplane luggage.
I’m just wrapping up a productive and fun trip to Las Vegas with the abject worry that comes from knowing I got too much schwag from vendors on the trade-show floor. I have three additional laptop bags, about 83 thumb-drive press kits, a pile of plastic crap that I still have [...]