It’s easy to think that the Strip is all there is to see in Las Vegas. The casino corridor that runs down Las Vegas Boulevard is an awe-inspiring spectacle of lights, architecture and people made famous by countless movie and television shows. But long before the Strip was a gleam in a casino mogul’s...

“Jubilee!” still looks good for its age. Today, the show is celebrating 28 years of entertaining guests with its statuesque showgirls, dazzling costumes and elaborate production numbers. One of the longest-running shows on the Strip, “Jubilee!” has performed for more than 11 million guests at...

Concerts, funnymen, and a bit of bubbly are all the rage this weekend in Vegas. Make the most of your summer by catching headlining comedians like Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld. Then head to a show by Barry Manilow or the more head banger-friendly Crüe Fest. But of course, everything is better with champagne...

Remember the early ’90s rock band, Toad the Wet Sprocket? Even if you don’t know them by name, perhaps you remember “All I Want,” the song that goes a little something like this: “All I want is to feel this way, to be this close, to feel the same…” Honestly,...

A framed portrait of David Bowie awaits hanging in the 3,500-square-foot penthouse suite and plastic tarps cover the carpet in the hallway as construction workers and painters put the finishing touches on the 18-story Paradise Tower at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The Paradise Tower is part of the...

It’s no secret that 99.9 percent of tourists come to Vegas to experience what the Strip has to offer. Of course this means the Strip, both outside and inside the resorts, can get a bit crowded and full of hustle and bustle. If you happen to get tired of it all and would like a change of scenery...

The frozen yogurt craze is melting hearts at the Palms Las Vegas thanks to last week’s opening of Blizzberry. With a variety of healthy self-serve frozen yogurt flavors and toppings, The Los Angeles export allows you to be as dietetic or decadent as you choose. There are nearly a dozen...

Bauman Rare Books is a rare find indeed. Located in the Shoppes at Palazzo and nestled between high-end clothing designers, Bauman Rare Books stands out as the not-so-token intellectual establishment. The library-like feel can be a bit intimidating at first. But once inside, friendly and highly knowledgeable...

On May 23, 1955, the $3.5 million Dunes Hotel & Casino opened to fanfare and Hollywood star Vera-Ellen performing.  By 1956, the hotel, suffering financial issues, partially closed – the victim of a variety of challenges including a worldwide economic slump. It would re-open several months...

Today is National Tequila Day and now you have just the excuse you were looking for to do some tequila shots and sip on a cold margarita. Vegas has no shortage of bars that will cater to your tequila cravings, so here’s my list of the top five places to get your fix: 1) What better place to indulge...