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Have You Experienced Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas?

2010-02-09T09:24:37Z

When was the last time you saw a show that you could not stop telling people about? Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas turn you into the person that describes every detail of an experience that has become so personal.

Soon you will describe the costumes of KA at the MGM Grand in such detail that your friends will feel as if they saw the giant crab themselves. You'll make your friends blush when you reveal the seductive scenes that engaged you while experiencing Zumanity at the New York/New York. You might be asked to leave the restaurant when you splash water on dinner guest as you perform a scene from O at the Bellagio.

Can you handle entertainment that changes you in such a way that you can never look at performers the same way again? Cirque du Soleil does that to you.

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Have You Experienced Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas? originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 09:24:37.

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The Vegas Strip Dog at Pink's Hot Dogs Las Vegas

2010-02-08T08:06:57Z

I know what you are thinking. I do. You are saying to yourself, "I wish I was in Las Vegas and able to enjoy such a masterpiece." You are craving a hot dog that packs so much flavor that you instantly believe you can have two more. The Vegas Strip Dog at Pink's Hot Dogs at the Planet Hollywood is that hot dog. It's calling your name and there is very little you can do about it.

Pink's Hot Dogs is a Los Angeles hot dog joint that has opened up shop at the Planet Hollywood Hotel right on the Las Vegas Strip. While you won't run into Vince Vaughn or Scarlett Johansson at Pink's Las Vegas you will get to indulge your arteries with some of the best calorie laden dogs anywhere.

You get choices from a simple naked dog (boring) to a Polish Bacon Burrito Dog (defibrillator needed). Pastrami on a dog, chili on a dog, guacamole on a dog, you name it, they will most likely top your hot dog with it. If you love good junk food that makes you smile, Pink's is where you will find your pleasure. On a diet? Don't show up.

Love tasty, inexpensive, fast food with a great view of the Las Vegas strip? Pink's Hot Dogs at the Planet Hollywood will satisfy you.

Photograph � 2010 Zeke Quezada, licensed to About.com, Inc

The Vegas Strip Dog at Pink's Hot Dogs Las Vegas originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 08:06:57.

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Explore Las Vegas at the Springs Preserve

2010-02-07T08:28:49Z

Get a good look at what Las Vegas looked like and where it is headed in an incredible display of environmentally friendly exhibits and attractions. The Springs Preserve is a museum, a garden a learning center and so much more. You will be impressed by the amount of activities available to yourself and your children at the Springs Preserve. If you are looking for attractions for your children in Las Vegas the Springs preserve should be at the top of your list.

See Pictures of the Springs Preserve

What will the family do in Las Vegas?

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

Explore Las Vegas at the Springs Preserve originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 08:28:49.

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Where Will You Watch the Super Bowl in Las Vegas?

2010-02-06T10:45:24Z

Where are you going to sit and watch the game. The Super Bowl is huge and the fact of the matter is that you need a place where the drinks are easy to get to, the food is good and the amount of screens allow you to watch from any angle. The Super Bowl in Las Vegas is an event that you cannot miss and it's not too late to find a Super Bowl Party in Las Vegas.

The art of spending an entire day at the sports book is a finely crafted talent. You have to gauge your consumption of alcohol, time your restroom breaks and keep yourself fed. It's not easy so you need some resources to aid in your quest to watch every game and Las Vegas sports books can do that for you.

This time of year all we really need is a place to sit around and watch sports all day long. A few big screens, some good food, a few beers and some friends. Take that simple formula and add Las Vegas excitement, add in the ability to put a few bucks on the game, add in a server who smiles as she delivers your beer and snacks. Now toss in a room full of people all looking for the same experience and you have Lagasse's Stadium at Palazzo Las Vegas.

Sports book, sports bar, lounge and restaurant all combined into one central location where the fanatic can truly enjoy the big games. College football, pro football, baseball and hockey all at once!

What are you doing? There is very little reason for you to be watching any game on that tiny 19 inch box sitting in your living room. Put on some pants, check your t-shirt for stains and then get to the Las Vegas strip for a day long journey into watching sports and having fun.

Do you need to know what is on the menu, I almost forgot, Emeril Lagasse will keep the game day celebration going with the New Orleans inspired cuisine that is perfect for all sports fans. Lagasse's Stadium at Palazzo Las Vegas is Heaven for the sports fanatic.

Start planning your trip to Las Vegas by researching prices with Expedia.com and Southwest Airlines Vacations. They should give you a good idea of what you can expect to spend on a Las Vegas vacation.

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Where Will You Watch the Super Bowl in Las Vegas? originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 10:45:24.

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Treat Yourself to Vegas Uncork'd

2010-02-05T08:08:16Z

When you think of great wine and great food you really should be thinking of Las Vegas. Sure, all across the country and around the world you'll find some incredible place to dine, however, along the Las Vegas strip you have the greatest concentration of chefs and sommeliers anywhere on the planet. Lucky for you Vegas Uncork'd is a celebration of all that is good about the art of food and wine in Las Vegas.

You can get involved in tasting great wines or cooking alongside some of the best chefs in town. Give a little to charity or indulge in late night networking among like minded people. Vegas Uncork'd is what a wine lovers dream looks like.

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Treat Yourself to Vegas Uncork'd originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 08:08:16.

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Lance Burton, Master Magician at the Monte Carlo Hotel Las Vegas

2010-02-04T08:16:35Z

Lance Burton has been entertaining visitors on the Las Vegas strip for years and you can bet he will be doing it for a long time to come. Lance Burton the Master Magician, performs nightly at the Monte Carlo Hotel right on the Las Vegas strip and he puts on quite a show.

I should explain that I was not always a Lance Burton fan. I could not appreciate his show when I compared it to other acts in Las Vegas. It never appealed to me as a "Vegas" show because it seemed a bit too "clean", I know, I'm rotten inside. Las Vegas can delude you into thinking that only the edgy, the crass and the inappropriate should be considered in order to have your very own, "Vegas Experience."

"What Happens in Vegas...", yeah, I got it, Las Vegas does not always have to be like that, don't get me wrong, I love the idea of telling my very own shocking stories. However, Las Vegas entertainment is very diverse and Lance Burton will make you feel good about Las Vegas entertainment that you can actually talk about around the water cooler.

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Lance Burton, Master Magician at the Monte Carlo Hotel Las Vegas originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 08:16:35.

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This Week in Las Vegas: The Entertainment and Show Guide

2010-02-03T09:58:30Z

If you can think of an impersonator who transforms the art of voices you might be thinking of Terry Fator at the Mirage in Las Vegas. Consider that Terry Fator uses puppets to perform a remarkable show, that includes celebrity impressions, singing and a comedy routine that keeps you entertained for the entire show. That is the recipe for a must see show in Las Vegas.

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
right here!

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This Week in Las Vegas: The Entertainment and Show Guide originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 09:58:30.

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Why You Should Be Going to Las Vegas?

2010-02-02T09:34:38Z

Simply put, you need a vacation. You don't want to spend a fortune on a trip that requires a week of your time and involves wasting a couple of days coming and going. You also want a destination that gives you the opportunity to make complete use of your time. You want the non stop action of Las Vegas. You need the world class restaurants, the very best entertainers, the luxury accommodations and the very best nightlife you will ever experience. One place on the planet combines it all in an inexpensive and convenient package.

Las Vegas.

When you consider your first trip to Las Vegas what matters most to you? What do you expect from a vacation? This first time visitor's guide to Las Vegas should help answer a few questions as well as get you moving in the right direction toward the time of your life.

First, what is your budget? Check some room rates and compare a few Las Vegas hotels.

What kind of a Las Vegas visitor are you?

Start packing your stuff, you're going to Vegas!

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Why You Should Be Going to Las Vegas? originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 09:34:38.

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Where Are You Having Breakfast in Las Vegas?

2010-02-01T09:54:38Z

If you want the best Las Vegas breakfast you'll have to hit the the Omelet House but it looks like the Plaza Location in Downtown is gone. Ugh, so you'll have to hit one of the other 3 locations in town. 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 and the price is right. 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.

If you don't consider price a part of the equation the only real choice is Thomas Keller's Bouchon at the Venetian Las Vegas. Yes it will cost you, I recently left their with a $25 bill for breakfast and I was eating alone. However, the breakfast was superior to any other on the Las Vegas strip, the service was extremely attentive and the atmosphere is a subdued elegance. If you can have a romantic breakfast Bouchon at the Venetian Hotel is where you'll be having it.

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.

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Where Are You Having Breakfast in Las Vegas? originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 09:54:38.

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Take a Picture Tour of Las Vegas

2010-01-31T09:37:39Z

With so much to see in Las Vegas planning a trip can be a little overwhelming. You get lost in the details of what you will eat, where you will drink, and how long can you dance before your legs give out. Take a virtual tour of Las Vegas in pictures to give you some motivation and to help you decide on what important attractions are a must and which are perfect for your next trip.

Things you should consider taking a look at in Las Vegas:

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Take a Picture Tour of Las Vegas originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at 09:37:39.

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