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10 Reasons to Love Las Vegas

I could tell you that the simple reason is fun, but there is so much more you need to know. The great restaurants, the endless nightlife and the world class entertainment? What about a Belgian waffle with fries at 3 A.M. I love Las Vegas!

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Face Down Doing the Cabo Wabo at Cabo Wabo Cantina Las Vegas

Saturday November 21, 2009

Cabo Wabo Cantina
I have a tendency to enjoy a drink or two. I won't lie, the Las Vegas strip is the perfect place for a guy like me. Food, drinks and music, really how much more do we need to be happy? Well, at Cabo Wabo Cantina at the Planet Hollywood you'll get that and a bit more. Sit out on the deck and indulge in exactly what you need while in Las Vegas. As Las Vegas walks by and the skyline transforms itself right before your eyes have a Waborita sing out loud to music that you forgot you knew the words to and get a little of that Cabo Wabo feeling.

Here is the deal, this isn't the the bar in Cabo San Lucas that you might have stopped in. That's a good thing because if you have ever left that place as they close up shop there were few alternatives after the night ended. In Las Vegas the action goes late into the evening and your options for debauchery are limitless.

So order a Waborita, yes, you need the salt on the rim, that is the bell that tells you the party is about to begin. Grab the appetizer sampler, this way you can take your time snacking as you indulge in a few adult beverages to help you ease in to the Cabo Wabo mindset. If you want that Mexico feeling you might have to go with the Fish tacos but I think the rock shrimp tacos do a better job of transporting you to a marina bar in Cabo. You ready for some Tequila?

Get ready.

Scream it loud, "Mas Tequila!". Don't worry you're in Las Vegas, they won't throw you out. They'll get you some tequila.

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Need to Save Money on a Las Vegas Show?

Friday November 20, 2009

Half Tix

In case you didn't know this, Las Vegas shows can be expensive. In fact, I often speak to people who do not even consider shows when they are in town because their budget simply will not allow them to even think about attending a show that features a major Las Vegas headliner. So what can be done about that. Well, you can see the free circus acts at Circus Circus or wait in the crowds and experience the Sirens of Ti. Both shows are free and you simply show up and hope to be entertained.

The alternative is to utilize Tix4Tonight and find discounts on Las Vegas shows. You walk over to one of their six booths and see what is being offered for that particular evening. I personally enjoy the adventure of it all because I have seen a few shows this way that I otherwise might have not even considered.

Tix4tonight offers half price Las Vegas show tickets at six locations in Las Vegas:

  • Fashion Show Mall - in front Neiman Marcus
  • Hawaiian Marketplace - Near the Polo Towers
  • North Strip - Just South of the Riviera near the Peppermill
  • Showcase Mall - Next door to the MGM Grand
  • Bill's Gambling Hall
  • Downtown - At the Four Queens Hotel

Want to do the research from home? Try Best of Vegas and compare prices on shows in Las Vegas. They have very competitive prices and typically will have some of the shlws that you will not find at the half-price outlets.


Photograph © 2009 Zeke Quezada, licensed to About.com, Inc

Where Are You Having Breakfast in Las Vegas?

Thursday November 19, 2009

Omelet House

If you want the best Las Vegas breakfast you'll have to hit the Plaza Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas where the Omelet House has opened a location. This is the Las Vegas restaurant that locals and visitors alike all agree is the best. The Omelet House is consistently voted the best breakfast in Las Vegas and the reason is simple: The food is fabulous. The portions are huge and the prices are low, what else can you ask for?

If you wake up early enough for breakfast after a long night at the nightclubs and the tables you want a decent meal, right? You walk down to the hotel coffee shop and the line is way too long and your body really craves coffee. My solution is right on the strip. Denny's?

Yes, it sounds nuts but recently I have found that walking over to Denny's either at the Casino Royale or near the Riviera is a much better bet for breakfast. It does not cost as much and the wait is much less than at the coffee shop. If you have your children with you they offer a special menu for kids and if you find a few coupons in the magazines in your room it is dirt cheap.

Other Las Vegas breakfast options?

  • Mon Ami Gabi at Paris - Sitting right on the Las Vegas strip having coffee and a croissant cannot be any better. You are going to be so impressed with their breakfast menu.
  • The Peppermill Fireside Lounge and Coffee shop - Better than Denny's, a bit more expensive and a lot of Vegas flair.
  • Kahunaville at the TI - Service is a bit slow, but you can get a table quickly and the food is good if not a little overpriced.
  • Buchon at the Venetian - You want the best breakfast on the strip? If money matters little to you then Buchon is where you should be.

Need more options check out a few more options for breakfast in Las Vegas.

Photograph Courtesy of the Omelet House

This Week in Las Vegas: The Entertainment and Show Guide

Wednesday November 18, 2009

LV Sign Night

If you need to find out what is happening this week or next week in Las Vegas check the weekly guide to what is happening in Las Vegas. Find a show or a headliner in time to buy tickets. If you need info on other shows make sure to check the guide to Las Vegas shows. If it's happening in Las Vegas you should find it here.

Read some Las Vegas show reviews right here or write your own review of a Las Vegas Show.

Do you need a room in Las Vegas? Check Las Vegas room rates
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Photograph © 2009 Zeke Quezada, licensed to About.com, Inc

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