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All Day Buffets in Las Vegas

October 2nd, 2009 Posted in Great Values in Las Vegas, Las Vegas Dining | No Comments »

ALL YOU CAN EAT ALL DAY BUFFETS IN LAS VEGAS!!
Circus, Circus $20.00
Excalibur $25.00
Luxor Mon-Thur $29.99, Fri-Sun $34.99
Mandalay Bay $35.00, Sun $40.00
MGM Mon-Thur $29.99, Fri-Sun $35.99
Orleans $21.00 Fri $25.00
Palace Station $19.99
Stratosphere $19.99 Fri $24.99
Tropicana $24.99

Call The Travel Guy to book your package 888-272-8002

September 2nd, 2009 Posted in Las Vegas Travel News | No Comments »

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Vegas Dining Deals

September 2nd, 2009 Posted in Great Values in Las Vegas, Las Vegas Dining | No Comments »

Las Vegas’ top restaurants are more affordable than ever!

Many of the top restaurants have rolled out either lower priced bar menus or prix fixe dining menus designed to offer guests some of the best culinary samplings at reasonable prices.

Wynn Las Vegas and its newest hotel Encore are offering fabulous deals at each of their restaurants under the Taste of Wynn banner. Served during specific hours, foodies get a change to eat a three course meal for one low price. Prices vary depending on the restaurant.

Dining at Alex can be enjoyed for only $89 per person.

At Encore, Sinatra is offering a three course meal for only $59 per person.

Dining at Switch, at the Encore is only $59 per person.

For reservations at any of the Wynn complex restaurants, call 702-248-DINE

Over at Mandalay Bay, Charlie Palmer’s Aureole has a three course tasting menu for only $55 per person. Try the new bar menu, which is one of the best values in all of Las Vegas. The menu averages $8-$12 per item! For dining reservations, call 702-632-7200

Giorgio Ristorante at the Mandalay Bay also offers a three course surf menu priced at only $39 per person. Call 702-920-2700 for reservations.

2009 Las Vegas Restaurants Awards from AAA, Michelin Guide and Mobil Travel Guide

May 18th, 2009 Posted in Las Vegas Travel News | No Comments »

Here is the list of Las Vegas Restaurants and their 2009 awards from AAA, Michelin Guide and Mobil Travel Guide. The highest honors are three stars from Michelin, five stars from Mobil and five diamonds from AAA.

Alex at Wynn Las Vegas(French) AAA Five Diamonds, Michelin Two Stars, Mobil Five Stars. Chef: Alessandro Stratta

Aureole at Mandalay Bay (American) AAA Four Diamond, Michelin One Star, Mobil Four Stars. Chef: Charlie Palmer

Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace (American) AAA Four Diamond, Michelin One Star, Mobil Four Stars. Chef: Bradley Ogden

Joel Robuchon at the MGM Grand(French) AAA Five Diamonds, Michelin Three Stars, Mobil Five Stars. Chef: Joel Robuchon

MiX at The Hotel at Mandalay Bay (French, American) AAA Four Diamonds, Michelin One Star, Mobil Four Stars. Chef: Alain Ducasse

Picasso at Bellagio (Continental) AAA Five Diamonds, Michelin Two Stars, Mobil Four Stars. Chef: Julian Serrano

Encore Wynn Resort

May 18th, 2009 Posted in Las Vegas Hotels | No Comments »

Wynn resorts recently opened Encore adjacent to its flagship, Wynn Las Vegas. Encore’s 2,034 suites are cosmopolitan and residential in style. They’re also large, with Resort Suites and basic Tower suites measuring 700-745 square feet, with some Tower suites as large as 5,800 square feet. The 72,000 square feet casino floor features columned pavillions, canopies and draperies that partition the gaming areas into separate chambers. The property offers five restaurants: Sinatra features modern Italian cuisine, Switch is a French inspired steakhouse and seafood restaurant, Boero Steak has an art collection by Columbian artist Fernando Botero, the Society Cafe offers casual dining and Wazuzu with a 27 foot crystal dragon along one wall serves pan Asian cuisine. In addition there are seven bars and lounges as well as XS a new nightclub by Victor Drai.

City Center opening Dec 09

May 18th, 2009 Posted in Las Vegas Hotels | No Comments »

City Center completion is slated for later this year. The $8 billion City Center will be a city within a city, encompassing hotels, residences, entertainment, dining and nightclubs, as well as 300,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, and The Crystals, a 500,000 square foot retail and entertainment district under a crystalline canopy. The centerpiece of the 76 acre development will be the 61 story, 4,000 room Aria Resort & Casino, opening Dec. 17. Aria will consist of two curvilinear towers filled with natural light uses elements such as reclaimed wood and native sandstone. Guestroom perks will include floor to ceiling window and advanced remote control systems. Entertainment will consist of a new Cirque du Soleil production celebrating the musical legacy of  Elvis Presley, and there will be nightclubs, bars and lounges as well. Aria’s dining lineup will boast several restaurants helmed by acclaimed chefs.

The Big Elvis Show

April 16th, 2009 Posted in Las Vegas Travel News | No Comments »

The Big Elvis Show features the 2006 Best of Las Vegas award winner, Peter “Big Elvis” Vallee. With his quick wit, clean humor and extraordinary vocal talent, Big Elvis has won the hearts of fans across the nation and around the world. Big Elvis performs all the hits of the King of Rock and Roll, as well as some other popular tunes in the genres of Rock, Country, Gospel, R & B, and Pop spanning 6 decades of music. Big Elvis interacts with his audience, invites them to participate in his show and performs their requests, often including not just popular, but also obscure songs. During his renditions of Elvis ballads, Big Elvis shows his warm heart and bares his soul to the extent that there is not a dry eye in the room. Located enter Strip at Bill’s Gamblin Hall & Saloon formally known as the Barbary Coast Hotel & Casino, the Big Elvis Show draws crowds in excess of 500 locals and tourists into the lounge to witness the unparalleled talent of singer/recording artist Peter “Big Elvis” Vallee. You are invited to this complimentary one hour show Monday through Friday at 3:00P, 5:00P and 6:30P. Special holiday hours and vacation schedule can be found on line at http://www.bigelvis.biz/

Treasure Island Remodels Rooms

November 19th, 2008 Posted in Las Vegas Hotels | No Comments »

TI has completed a room remodel of its 2,665 deluxe accomodations with new furnishing and hig tech features. The room’s focal point is the TI Elite Sensational Pillow top bed. TI has made must have modern technologies standard. 26 inch LCD flat screen televisions to MP3/iPod compatible clock radios. High speed internet access is also available. Additional conveniences include safes, irons and ironing boards, hair dryers, make up mirrors and bath products from WET-Teh Spa & Salon at TI.

Donny & Marie at Flamingo

November 19th, 2008 Posted in Las Vegas new shows | No Comments »

Donny & Marie recently unveiled their headlining variety show at Flamingo Las Vegas.

Lion King @ Mandalay Bay

November 19th, 2008 Posted in Las Vegas new shows | No Comments »

The broadway show The Lion King recently made its debut at the Mandalay Bay.

Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever.