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This Week in Las Vegas: The Entertainment and Show Calendar

2012-05-16T11:49:51Z

If you need to find out what is happening this week or next week in Las Vegas check the Las Vegas Show Calendar to see 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.

If you are not sure what show to see you might want to use our descriptions of the best shows in Las Vegas. From the fun family friendly shows to the adult shows that make you blush there is something for every type of show lover who visits Las Vegas. Don't make a quick decision on how you will spend your entertainment dollar and understand that not all shows are outrageously expensive.

If you need more ideas on shows in Las Vegas we have them:

The Complete Guide to Las Vegas shows - Show listings for everything to see in Las Vegas entertainment
The Best Shows in Las Vegas - These are the shows that are set apart from the rest.
Las Vegas Shows by Type - This list should help you narrow down your show choices.
The Best Kid Friendly Shows in Las Vegas - If you are taking the kids to Las Vegas these shows will work.
Cirque Du Soleil Shows in Las Vegas - Acrobats, music and a form of entertainment that will captivate you.
Magic Shows in Las Vegas - Need someone to make you feel like a fool?
Adult Shows in Las Vegas - It's you and that special someone and you want a show that is on the edge and very "Vegas." These are the adult shows for you.

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This Week in Las Vegas: The Entertainment and Show Calendar originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 11:49:51.

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Need a Drink? 10 Bars You Should Check Out in Las Vegas

2012-05-15T11:38:18Z

Cocktail, beer or wine? Tequila, bourbon, vodka? What ever you need most bars can get it for you. In Las Vegas it is about the drinks but it is also about the little things that make a few drinks special. If I'm in a noisy place I like the idea of whispering into the ear of my special someone. If I'm looking for a little romance I need the dark spot in the corner. If I want to be loud and rowdy I want a view and a few televisions to help me throttle back a few beers. The beauty of the Las Vegas strip is that the options are in abundance and you can hop from one bar to another without ever losing that slightly numb feeling.

Get some food in your stomach and then tour a few Las Vegas bars and have a few drinks. When you are done send me an E-mail or leave a comment and let me know what your favorites are.

Photograph © 2012 Zeke Quezada, licensed to About.com, Inc

Need a Drink? 10 Bars You Should Check Out in Las Vegas originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 at 11:38:18.

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Affordable Las Vegas Does Not Have To Be Cheap

2012-05-14T11:56:00Z

Vacation time is coming up! It's around the corner and you are about to stress out about your ability to pay for a getaway. Traveling can be expensive and the hidden costs of going away are almost always just enough to keep you at home when you know you want to pack an overnight bag and get a little rest and relaxation. When you consider how little of your paycheck is left after taking care of all the responsibilities you are faced with the difficult question.

Can I Plan An Affordable Vacation?

Let me put things into perspective. If you want a beach the Mandalay Bay Hotel has one. If you want go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, Paris Las Vegas has an elevator for that. You need a picture with the Statue of Liberty, The Sphinx, A Castle or Julius Caesar? Las Vegas has all that for a fraction of the cost it would take you to travel to those locations. It's not the same, right?

Let me give you an example of affordability. The Tropicana Hotel recently renovated their hotel, the pool, the casino, the restaurants and you can stay there mid week during the summer for less than $60 per night. The pool is worth it alone but examine the idea that you get a great Las Vegas strip location along with a pool that will easily allow you some time for relaxation. On the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Tropicana you get access to 7 resorts with low cost food options, cheap entertainment and plenty of Las Vegas action.

Traveling with the family? The Flamingo Las Vegas has new rooms, a family pool and affordable food options. With a center strip location you can get to everything conveniently and you do not have to spend your rent money just to getaway.

You can plan acheap vacation in Las Vegas with a little help. Sure, you might be going a little cheap but I'm thinking a budget vacation is better than no vacation at all.

Planning a trip to Vegas? This is what you need:

You are set, now start planning!

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Affordable Las Vegas Does Not Have To Be Cheap originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 11:56:00.

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Educate and Entertain Your Kids in Las Vegas

2012-05-12T11:53:45Z

Entertaining your kids while on your vacation is a tough task regardless of where you decide to spend your break away from your daily life, in Las Vegas it would seem like that task is nearly impossible. While plenty of misconceptions will make you question whether or not you should head to the Las Vegas strip with your family during the spring or summer months you do have plenty of options and you r kids will have fun.

When deciding on Las Vegas for a family vacation the major factor is usually the price. It's no secret that you can get to Las Vegas and enjoy family friendly pools and entertainment for a fraction of the cost of the major destinations. However, are those diversions for the kids worth it? Check out my list of "Edutainment" activities for kids in Las Vegas and you might find a few things that will excite the adults as well.

Select a non-gaming hotel if you would rather your kids not race through a casino or find a family friendly hotel for your Las Vegas stay. You'll get great food options, a large pool and some fun family show options on the Las Vegas strip.

More Las Vegas family vacation resources

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Educate and Entertain Your Kids in Las Vegas originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 11:53:45.

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Las Vegas Summer Vacation: Eat Well For Less: Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay

2012-05-11T16:33:09Z

Summer vacation planning made easy. You need ideas and I cannot stop giving people advice even when it is clear they don't want to hear it. Over the next few days I'll be randomly posting tips on what to do, what to see and what to experience in Las Vegas. Use the ideas, share them with friends or send me your own suggestions.

Burger Bar Las Vegas
I mention burgers but I show you a picture of beer? What is wrong with me? Well, it is impossible to mention Burger Bar at Mandalay Place without mentioning their extensive beer selection. I love that their burger is under $10 but I love that their beer list is varied enough to make me excited and tempt me to stay for three or four more. They have some interesting alcoholic shakes as well but really, why would you do that when you can do a little sampling in the middle of the day?

Check Out The 2012 Summer in Las Vegas Planning Tips

Need more ideas? 100 things to do in Las Vegas this summer

Planning your summer vacation in Las Vegas? This is what you need to make sure you get a great deal. Take your time and compare prices:

You are set, now start planning!

Photograph © 2012 Zeke Quezada, licensed to About.com, Inc

Las Vegas Summer Vacation: Eat Well For Less: Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Friday, May 11th, 2012 at 16:33:09.

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Vegas Uncork'd is This Weekend

2012-05-10T18:07:54Z

Line-up for some good food. Vegas Uncork'd by bon appetit is this weekend and for your sake I really hope you worked out a little before you begin this marathon of full blown foodie fanaticism. The highlight for me is the Grand tasting that is held at the Garden of the Gods at Caesars Palace. The entire pool area is surrounded by booths from restaurants from Bellagio Hotel, Caesars Palace, Mandalay Bay,The Cosmopolitan Hotel and more. You get 50 chefs and more than 100 wines and spirits. There is no messing around you will be at your limit by the end of the night. People will literally put food and drinks in your hand as you walk around. It is the food lovers Utopia!

While the Grand tasting at Vegas Uncork'd is usually my highlight this year there are a few very interesting events that are intriguing.

The Spago 20th anniversary lunch with Wolfgang Puck looks fabulous, unfortunately I'm not going. If I hear that they had the meatloaf I might just lose it.
And Then There Were Two With Michel Richard - If they don't have the fried chicken I'll lose it. The staff at Central is really good and one of my favorites Maile Bennet is there, I hope she sneaks me out some fried chicken.
Follow That Food Truck - I'll stuff my face right to the point of exploding. The Snowono shave ice truck will be there and I'm sure it will be ono!
Paella Lunch with Jose Andres at the Cosmopolitan - I am going to need to find an invitation for this one because I can't lie, his food is so good I might be developing a mancrush.
Celebrity Chef Poker Tournament - FYI, I'll be crashing a table and trying to get on some of the action. My card skills are insane and these guys can swirl a skillet but I'm sure I can take down a few chefs at the tables.
Surfside Beach Clambake - A warm night, food by the water and some cocktails. You know it will be good, right?

Check out the full schedule for Vegas Uncork'd going on this weekend in Las Vegas

Photograph © 2012 Zeke Quezada, licensed to About.com, Inc

Vegas Uncork'd is This Weekend originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 18:07:54.

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Mother's Day in Las Vegas: How Many Drinks Will You Need?

2012-05-10T12:15:33Z

Mother's Day is not that bad, right? You have a meal with your mom and if you're married you are forced to sit with your mother-in-law. For me, I have to watch the two moms fight for the attention of the kids who typically love the attention. My mother will boast about what a good job she did while forgetting that I drank whiskey through most of high school and my mother-in-law will give me the "look" after I order my third drink. My wife will be annoyed and we will rush through the meal in order to get to the real mother's day meal which is really a celebration of the mother of my children.

If you need some ideas for Mother's Day in Las Vegas or if you simply just forgot to plan I have listed quite a few options for you. See my last minute, quick, guide to ideas for Mother's Day in Las Vegas.

I think I'm headed to Comme Ca at the Cosmopolitan, so if you see me against the large windows that look out to the Las Vegas strip feel free to send over a drink as that is the only way I can make it through the pain of Mother's Day.

Mother's Day in Las Vegas: How Many Drinks Will You Need? originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 12:15:33.

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This Week in Las Vegas: The Entertainment and Show Calendar

2012-05-09T11:41:13Z

If you need more ideas on shows in Las Vegas we have them:

The Complete Guide to Las Vegas shows - Show listings for everything to see in Las Vegas entertainment
The Best Shows in Las Vegas - These are the shows that are set apart from the rest.
Las Vegas Shows by Type - This list should help you narrow down your show choices.
The Best Kid Friendly Shows in Las Vegas - If you are taking the kids to Las Vegas these shows will work.
Cirque Du Soleil Shows in Las Vegas - Acrobats, music and a form of entertainment that will captivate you.
Magic Shows in Las Vegas - Need someone to make you feel like a fool?
Adult Shows in Las Vegas - It's you and that special someone and you want a show that is on the edge and very "Vegas." These are the adult shows for you.

This Week in Las Vegas: The Entertainment and Show Calendar originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 11:41:13.

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A Show Under the Stars With The Las Vegas Deaf Theatre

2012-05-08T13:21:08Z

Theatre Time! Grab a blanket and head up to Spring Mountain Ranch and catch a show under the stars. Sprawl out in the meadow and see the Las Vegas Deaf Theatre's production of Rogers and Hammerstein's "A Grand Night For Singing." The show is opening show of the Super Summer Theatre Season that will also feature, Crazy For You, Oliver!, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Leader of the Pack later on in the summer.

You know you need a little culture in your life and what better way to get it than an evening with the Las Vegas Deaf Theatre and their production of "A Grand Night For Singing" at Spring Mountain Ranch.

A Show Under the Stars With The Las Vegas Deaf Theatre originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 13:21:08.

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Las Vegas Hotel: The Pool: Mandalay Bay Resort

2012-05-07T11:58:43Z

Sleeping is overrated! Well, not really. If you are the type of person who has the tendency to say, "It's Vegas, we just need a spot to drop our bags, we'll never sleep" you might not worry about the hotel you need. However, you'll have to take a break and if you need some advice on where to rest your head after a night of eating, drinking, dancing and flirtatious behavior, I have a few ideas. Over the next few weeks I'll tell you about all of your choices on the Las Vegas strip and what Las Vegas hotels I love and why.

Mandalay Bay Las Vegas
People will tell you that the pool with its beach and wave pool are outrageous. Others will also tell you that they have wasted away an afternoon on the lazy river while sipping drinks from one of the couple of bars poolside. I'll tell you that having a room with a view of the Las Vegas strip is what you should be in need of. Look north on Las Vegas Blvd. from your room and you'll take it all in. I should mention that the rooms are way above average for Las Vegas and the large tubs invite you in for a soak. If you need a good meal you get plenty of choices from Strip Steak and Border Grill to Burger Bar and Hussong's Cantina. Have a drink at eyecandy sound bar and lounge or listen to some music at The House of Blues. The Mandalay Bay Hotel is the complete package.

These links should help you find a great hotel in Las Vegas.

Once you have decided on a hotel you need to find a great price. Do not rush into the process. Explore your options with rooms and locations. Make sure to shop around and you might want to call the hotel as well. Once you find a low price call the hotel reservations desk and let them know that you found a great deal and they might match it without ay service fees. This is what you need to make sure you get a great deal. Take your time and compare prices:

You are set, now start planning!

Las Vegas Hotel: The Pool: Mandalay Bay Resort originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 11:58:43.

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