• Lists,  Sightseeing

    199 Things to do in Las Vegas

    We thought we ask ChatGPT about things to do in Las Vegas. 50 things, 100 things? How much could it come up with. It’s actually quite a lot. It didn’t get to one thousand and the more we asked, the more duplicates we got, but we found 199 things to be a nice list. And of course, we knew we could improve on it… as humans. And lifetime Las Vegas Locals at that! We’ve seen it all. We’ve even seen it all come and go. Let’s dive in… “Here’s an extensive list of 199 things to do in Las Vegas:” – ChatGPT “A little vague some of these are… even…

  • Dining,  Lists

    50 Best Las Vegas Strip Restaurants

    Reservations Recommended: Due to the popularity of fine dining in Las Vegas, it’s advisable to make reservations well in advance, especially for popular restaurants. This ensures you secure a table at your desired date and time. We’ve compiled links to Las Vegas’s 50 best restaurants to easily schedule your dining experience! List compiled according to an algorithm based on online mentions with a little help from our editor. 1. Joel Robuchon at the Mansion – the MGM Grand. 2. Restaurant Guy Savoy – Caesars Palace. 3. Twist by Pierre Gagnaire – the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. 4. Joël Robuchon L’Atelier – the MGM Grand. 5. Le Cirque – Bellagio Hotel…

  • Misc

    Vegas All-In Together Scenes

    A look back to the Covid Closing… On March 15, the 24-hour casinos of Las Vegas shut their doors. Like many cities around the world, concerned citizens rushed to stores fearful of a food shortage. Las Vegas, being so dependent on the Travel Industry, saw as much as a third of its residents out of work. On April 2, Caesars Entertainment announced a 90% furlough. (8newsnow) By the end of April, the mayor and other citizens began calling for the reopening of casinos. Elsewhere in the city, parks and playgrounds were closed to limit congregation of unemployed workers. As the Covid-19 shutdown extends into May, many wonder if Las Vegas…

  • Caesars Palace Spa - Baths
    Spa and Fitness Centers

    Caesars Palace Spa & Fitness Center Review

    Check out Caesars Palace Spa on Agoda! Pros: Large Spacious Fitness Center and Spa Large free-weight and resistance machine selection Plenty of cardio machines, most with window view Free fitness center usage with hotel stay or Diamond Status Free Spa usage with Seven Stars Status (otherwise $25 single day entry, or massage purchase) Cons Fitness Center very busy between 6 am and 8 am despite size No Pool View Caesars Palace Spa Unlike the other spas in the Caesars Rewards portfolio, the Que Bath and Spa at Caesars feels like a true luxury spa experience and not just a hotel sauna and Jacuzzi. Upon entering, an attendant will provide a…

  • Kelso Museum
    Free Sightseeing,  Sightseeing

    LA to Las Vegas: an alternative route

    Of all the drives in the country that can be tedious, Los Angeles to Las Vegas probably ranks pretty high. Nothing but brown mountains and interstate. Although I can’t recommend a route that skips the brown, I can recommend a short historical side trip and a slightly nicer desert drive. Yes! Some desert routes are better than others! Barstow to Kelso The next time you make it to Barstow, instead of heading up the 15, take the route down the 40 east. You will have to suffer some interstate for a while longer but soon you can take the exit for Kelbaker Road and make your way through the Mojave…