NEW ON THE STRIP

Battlefield Vegas is an outdoor adventure for any kind of an event, even a military-style wedding. Don't get mad or hurt anyone come shoot a machine gun and get relief from stress and have fun !!Its right behind Circus Circus ,call for information--- 702-566-1000

THE ICE RINK

This season the Cosmopolitan is launching a winter wonderland at the boulevard pool overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. $15 all day- call for dates and times 698-7000. Have fun ice skating, warm fires, hot drinks and smores.

COMING SOON

Bagatelle at the Tropicana is a chic party spot with dining, two pools, bars, a volley ball court and big fancy lounging beds. It also has a stage for live entertainment. This is an all in one experience with lots to do in one spot. Of course it is for the young and the beautiful but if your bold and just don't care go anyway. This new hotspot is due to open soon, no set date as of yet. In addition, the MGM has a new hotspot opening in 2013 called the Hakkasan ( i don't know who comes up with these names????)  It  appear its going to be on 3 levels filled with food, drink and fun right in front of MGM on Las Vegas blvd. It originated in London and for more information look on the internet, Hakkasan Las Vegas.

SOMETHING NEW

The Neon Museum or the Boneyard, as it is sometimes called, is open for business. It has over a 150 signs from the history of the Las Vegas Strip. This is a walk down memory lane as you remember the old hotel/casinos from the signs; the glass slipper the cowboy on his horse and many more. Advanced ticket purchase only at $15 per person- call for more information 702-387-neon.

WHAT IS NEW IN LAS VEGAS

DIG THIS is a sandbox for adults,  you operate heavy equipment, a caterpillar or bulldozer and move the earth around. This is great fun for adults who like to play in the dirt. If you don't like gambling but still want to spend your money, sessions start at $249. Don't say Vegas doesn't have something for everyone. Call 222-4344 for more information. New up-date: The two main forms of transportation on the Las Vegas Strip The DEUCE and SDX( strip downtown express ) has raised its rates to $8.00 for a 24 hour pass.

UP-DATE ON THE VEGAS STRIP BUS TRANSPORTATION

 At the beginning of my blog I told you about the double decker bus called the Deuce and train looking bus called The Ace Gold, which is now called the Strip Downtown Express AKA the SDX. The price is the same for both buses $ 7.00 for a 24 hour pass, which can be used on either bus.  The Deuce runs 24/7 and the SDX runs 9 am - midnight. There's new things coming to the MGM and the Tropicana, I'll keep you posted.

THE STRIP

The Las Vegas strip is humming with activity, there is a lot of hotel remodeling going on. It is a little inconvenient but I'm sure the results will be well worth it.

IF YOU WANT TO IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS

Go see Jimmy at the Paris hotel on the strip in Vegas. He will be at the patio bar out front on Tuesdays or inside Paris at one of their other bars day time hours. He will make you feel special with great service and friendly conversation. Jimmy is one of the rarities here in Vegas, he was actually born here and has worked for the Paris hotel sense it opened in 1999. If you love good music while you are playing go next door from the Paris hotel to Planet Hollywood, they have the best music in the casino ( sound track) on the strip.

SOMETHING NEW IS COMING TO THE LAS VEGAS STRIP

BIG NEWS, to get the information look it up on the net. LINQ PROJECT and SKYVUE SUPER WHEEL coming soon to the LasVegas Strip.  Note: Heres an up date about smoking in Vegas. 4 0r 5 years ago they passed a new law, there is smoking aloud only in the casinos and in some of the hotel rooms but not in any other part of the hotels.

A GOOD TIP FOR GAMBLING IN VEGAS

Bring CASH if you plan to gamble in Vegas, the casino will charge you $ 4.99 at the ATM plus your bank fee. There are some ATM's along the strip (Las Vegas blvd.) but impossible to find. Be smart, be safe.

ADDENDUM TO THE BEST POOLS ON THE VEGAS STRIP

The Cosmopolitan hotel boulevard pool overlooks the Las Vegas Strip, its on the 4th floor, what a view  !!!  Don't forget spring forward on March 11th, more daytime hours for fun in sun .

VEGAS STRIP UP-DATE

On my last blog i forgot to add the Flamingo pool to my list of best pools on the strip for summer fun. In addition, there's word out on the street that the Tropicana's MOB EXPERIENCE will re-open in March with a murder you get to solve.

SPRING IS ALL MOST HERE !!!

The best months to visit the Las Vegas Strip are coming !!!  March, April, May and the beginning of June are about as perfect as it gets in Vegas . The weather is 70 to 90 degree's with big puffy clouds and blue  blue skies . The pools are opening in mid March, oh boy !!!  The best pools for sun and fun are Mandalay Bay---MGM Grand---The Mirage---Monte Carlo---Tropicana and the Wynn.

NEW CLOSURES ON THE LAS VEGAS STRIP

Las Vegas Mob Experience and Club Nikki have closed down at the Tropicana, as well, as the Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand. No news yet as to weather they will re-open, be open for private events, or become something completely different. Always check with your hotel concierges for more information.

GHOST TOWNS

There are many ghost towns around the Las Vegas area, my favorite is Oatman. Its located about 20 miles east of Laughlin Navada, across the Colorado river just outside of Bullhead City Arizona. It was a mining town during the gold rush, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard spent their wedding night in Oatman after marring in Kingman Arizona. There's a gun fight in the afternoon, cool old buildings and wild burros that wander the streets, the babies are so cute !! If you like a day in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the desert, you'll enjoy Oatman. There's history, the old west, food and drink, you'll love it.  

NOTE:

Vegas is changing all the time, they like to blow things up or add new things to do. So when you plan to visit do your home work first. Check out my blog to see where you plan to stay, what you want to do when you get here and do a search 0n the internet to see if things are the same. Several events have already closed since i wrote my blog do to the economy.

BEWARE

Las Vegas is a city like all others and has crime, so be aware especially in crowds, men keep your wallets in your front pocket and women keep your purse over your head, if you don't the pic pocket is looking for you !!!!!!  If you are going to gamble do not take your credit or debit cards with you especially if you plan to drink. Remember to much drink makes you stupid and you"ll end up betting the farm  !!!! Lock all your valuables in your hotel safe. Follow the rules especially at crosswalks and be kind to our beautiful desert don't trash our land. Be safe be smart.

BEWARE

Las Vegas is a city like all others and has crime, so be aware especially in crowds, men keep your wallets in your front pocket and women keep your purse over your head, if you don't the pic pocket is looking for you !!!!!!  If you are going to gamble do not take your credit or debit cards with you especially if you plan to drink. Remember to much drink makes you stupid and you"ll end up betting the farm  !!!! Lock all your valuables in your hotel safe. Follow the rules especially at crosswalks and be kind to our beautiful desert don't trash our land. Be safe be smart.

MORE THINGS TO DO IN LAS VEGAS

Red Rock Canyon, 15 miles outside of Vegas, is great a hiking adventure that includes 52 springs, waterfalls, a walk thru of Howard Hughes hide-a-way home and Bonnie Springs old western town. It's a day trip into the past. Check out the famous BBQ, country western band, saloon girls, line dancers and performing outlaws. Take a horse back ride and visit the zoo. There is a motel to stay, if you need more time to see the ghost town or wax museum. Lake Las Vegas, 15 miles outside of Vegas, is a story book village with cobblestone streets, live music, quaint little eateries or fine dinning. Great golf, water cruises or  ice skate on the river in the winter or just relax. Laughlin Nevada right on the Colorado river, 1:45 hours from Vegas, is most beautiful in the warmer months, take a walk on the boardwalk you can eat, drink, gamble, see shows or just take the water taxie for a nice ride along the river. Harrah's or the Avi are the best hotels to stay in Laughlin because they both have a beach right on the river. There's lots to do on the beach beside the usual sun and fun, you can rent a jet ski or take a jet boat to the London Bridge. For complete information, reservations, shuttles (some even offer free buffets) always ask your hotel concierges.