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Go Shopping at Town Square Las Vegas.

2009-11-24T09:03:49Z

Black Friday is a few days away so you have to be prepared for the pushing and shoving that comes along with shopping on the day after Thanksgiving. Somehow the media has worked us all up into a frenzy about having to shop on the one day when too much turkey renders our rational thinking useless. So, prepare yourself and go shopping in Las Vegas.

If you have a need to stroll around a mall but you really want a little less of the Las Vegas casino crowd go south on the Las Vegas strip and check out Town Square Las Vegas. Make an excursion out of it and have a meal at one of the many places to eat at Town Square or let your kids play in the play area. If you see a guy with two kids and a frustrated face that would be me, my wife is most likely in a fitting room comparing at least four blouses that she will claim all make her look fat.

If you are at Town Square without kids don't waste time on a bench go into the Yard House, have a few beers and watch some highlights or you could also catch a movie at Rave Motion Pictures. With diversions like that you might offer to go shopping.

A big fan of Shopping? Here are a few other places you will love:

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Go Shopping at Town Square Las Vegas. originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 09:03:49.

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Experience d.vino Italian Food and Wine Bar

2009-11-23T11:36:58Z

I have had a love affair with Italian wines for quite sometime, maybe it was my high school English teacher with that long, Italian dark hair or the way she smiled when she talked about growing up on a vineyard in Tuscany. Just thinking about that makes me want to write a run on sentence and have her lecture me about...sorry I digress, Italian wine and food.

I'm back, that feeling is very similar to the feeling of having a long meal at d.vino Italian Food and Wine Bar at the Monte Carlo Las Vegas. Good food, fabulous wine and the effortless ability to stretch a conversation from minutes to hours and to be immersed in a culinary journey as well as feel like a true oenophile. You'll enjoy the comfortable atmosphere at d.vino and the food will delight you with the simple pleasure of an Italian kitchen.

Did I mention they have wine? While the wine list is very good I would suggest the Enomatic. It allows you to sample wine in 1, 2 or 5 oz. servings and is truly the way to turn an afternoon into an evening.

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Experience d.vino Italian Food and Wine Bar originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at 11:36:58.

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You Deserve a Stay at the Palazzo Las Vegas

2009-11-22T01:55:22Z

You need to seriously consider staying at the Palazzo Las Vegas. First, you deserve it, you put in the long hours, you deal with the stress of running a household, those dogs that bark at night never allow you to get the decent rest you need. Must I go on, you need a vacation. More importantly, you need a little of the good life. So do it.

This is how it will go, you'll wake up have some coffee and walk down to the Canyon Ranch Spa. Can you say relaxation? Canyon Ranch Spa is not that place where you go for the $15 massage, it's an experience, a transformation really, but why get all fancy with words and emotions, just understand that you'll finally find that happy space. Try Aquavana, an excursion into relaxation by way of water and temperature variations. The Finnish Sauna is good but you need to experience a tropical rain storm or the cool fog in the Experiential Rain environment.

At this point you'll want to walk up to your suite and take a nap but you should indulge in a Cucumber Gimlet and a light lunch at First Food and Bar. As the afternoon develops you can opt for a day of lounging by the Palazzo pool and then gear yourself up for dinner, drinks and dancing at LAVO at the Palazzo Las Vegas.

Understand, this just day one, do I need to mention the 12 other restaurants that are to die for? What about the bars and lounges? The shows? The excitement of the craps tables? It's Vegas people, you need it and the Palazzo has it.

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

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You Deserve a Stay at the Palazzo Las Vegas originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 01:55:22.

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

2009-11-21T10:20:03Z

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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Face Down Doing the Cabo Wabo at Cabo Wabo Cantina Las Vegas originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 10:20:03.

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Need to Save Money on a Las Vegas Show?

2009-11-20T09:43:36Z

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.

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Need to Save Money on a Las Vegas Show? originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 09:43:36.

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Where Are You Having Breakfast in Las Vegas?

2009-11-19T12:10:09Z

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.

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Where Are You Having Breakfast in Las Vegas? originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 12:10:09.

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This Week in Las Vegas: The Entertainment and Show Guide

2009-11-18T08:20:45Z

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, November 18th, 2009 at 08:20:45.

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Treat Yourself to a Quick, Cheap, Getaway to Vegas!

2009-11-17T08:21:31Z

What are you doing right now? Working? Why not plan a trip to Las Vegas to kick start the momentum you need to get through the rest of winter? Here is my suggestion for a quick trip to Las Vegas. First, find a cheap hotel room. This is a quick a trip so don't worry so much about luxury and concern yourself with finding the best possible price.

Second, where will you spend the late night hours? Let's be honest, you're not going to Las Vegas for rest and relaxation, do that when you're dead, you are looking for the quick vacation that will set the tone for the rest of the year. You can sit around and mope, or you can be proactive and make things better. This is your chance. Vegas!

Lastly, this is a quick trip, keep the cost of your quick getaway down to a minimum. You don't need bottle service, you need free drinks by the nickel machines. You don't need steak dinners you need food courts. It's all about saving money in Vegas.

What is your plan? Do you even have one? Get to Las Vegas and get control of the situation, use the bad lines, wear too much cologne, drink a Margarita out of a large plastic cup. Do whatever it takes to give you a sense of what you need to do with your life.

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Treat Yourself to a Quick, Cheap, Getaway to Vegas! originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 08:21:31.

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

2009-11-16T08:06:21Z

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 Poli 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.

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The Vegas Strip Dog at Pink's Hot Dogs Las Vegas originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 08:06:21.

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Explore Las Vegas at the Springs Preserve

2009-11-15T08:22:59Z

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?

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Explore Las Vegas at the Springs Preserve originally appeared on About.com Las Vegas Travel on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 08:22:59.

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