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Venetian Poker Room

Best Poker Room in Town: I’ve played at the Venetian Poker Room for over five years, first while vacationing in Las Vegas, then lots after moving here.  This afternoon I dropped… Read the full article ›

Floyd Lamb Park

Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, Northwest: Peacocks and peahens running free in Las Vegas? Yes. One Sunday afternoon my wife and I stumbled upon Floyd Lamb Park. Finding these peacocks… Read the full article ›

Island Malaysian Cuisine

Island on Spring Mountain in Chinatown serves authentic Malaysian dishes that match the food you find in Malaysia and Singapore. Nearly all patrons are local regulars from Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia,… Read the full article ›

Vick’s Barber Shop

Vick’s Barber Shop provides a variety of traditional grooming services at reasonable prices. My favorite is the hot lather facial shave–relaxing, old school, and excellent for the skin. Tommy and Ben… Read the full article ›

Fountains of Bellagio

The Fountains of Bellagio enchant onlookers every day and night. Visually stunning and accompanied by concert music, it’s a free, choreographed, aquatic sensation. You can view the fountains from several vantage… Read the full article ›

Red Rock Canyon

Need some sun, fresh air, and exercise? Want to experience unique desert landscape 30 minutes from the Las Vegas strip? Red Rock Canyon provides all this and more. I’ve hiked here over… Read the full article ›

Aria Sky Suites

The new Vegas is happening around Aria and City Center. The Sky Suites let you look over Las Vegas like Zues perched on Mount Olympus. All the usual elevated amenities, including a small kitchen and personal… Read the full article ›

MGM Signature

Welcome to one of the best kept secrets on the strip, especially for families and longer stays.  My brother and his family recently stayed here five nights. I visited them, the… Read the full article ›

Encore Pool

For a classy poolside scene, the Encore Pool and its secluded European section are among the best.  Light feel good music in the background, 70s, 80s, 90s, and today’s pop…. Read the full article ›

Buffet Guidelines

Written by Ken Frankel For some travel destinations, particularly Las Vegas and cruise lines, the all you can eat buffet is one of the highlights of the trip. While on… Read the full article ›