Las Vegas likes to pay tribute to things. The city has a replica of the Eiffel Tower in its skyline and is home to a giant Sphinx. There’s a whole museum dedicated to Liberace and there are shows starring Elvis and Beatles impersonators. Another way Vegas recognizes famous things and famous people is by creating [...]
Las Vegas has reinvented itself many times over the years. The 1990s were the heyday of the themed resort in Vegas, which resulted in a building boom of megaresorts modeled after famous places and monuments. Replicas of world-famous landmarks, statues and buildings popped up all over the Strip including the pyramid-shaped Luxor, the Big Apple [...]
Although construction on the Octavius Tower at Caesars Palace was completed last year, the 665-room, 71-suite building did not open due to the shaky economy. However, four plush European-themed villas inside the tower, designed by Wilson Associates, did open for business (and pleasure) and are currently being reserved for the most VIP of high rollers. The [...]
In Vegas, we go all out for everything. And while we’re not in China, we sure celebrate like we are! Below are events for Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger) you don’t want to miss. Palazzo and Venetian The Palazzo and Venetian celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Tiger with a bang. [...]
Cleopatra’s Barge at Caesars Palace is getting a new face, international pop sensation Matt Goss. Rest assured he’s not going to be replacing the prominent gold Cleopatra figurehead that guests walk under while passing the bar, but he is going to be the new lounge act starting March 12. “This production will add another exciting [...]
A girl can never own too much makeup. With the holiday season fast approaching, this is a great time to experiment and play with the latest winter colors. Inside the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, MAC Cosmetics presents its “Magic, Mirth and Mischief” collection. The highly-anticipated holiday collection is fit for all divas. From Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, [...]
On a recent visit to Caesars Palace, I ate at Beijing Noodle No. 9, a noodle bar and Chinese restaurant. As I approached the restaurant, I could see the floor-to-ceiling nine on the outside, so I knew I was in the right place. To the left, a busy chef prepared fresh noodles, and if I had [...]
Bette Midler’s name is not only on the marquee at Caesars Palace, it’s now on the menu at Serendipty 3 restaurant inside the hotel too. “The Divine Showgirl Sundae,” a dessert inspired by Bette Midler’s “The Showgirl Must Go On” production at Caesars was created by a Midler fan in honor of her 100th show [...]
Before everyone’s favorite stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard was known as the Las Vegas Strip, it was the sparser South Los Angeles Highway. The street’s first resort, El Rancho, opened in 1941, followed by the Last Fronteir in 1942 and the Flamingo in 1946. Of course, The Strip has undergone some major transformations and several implosions over the years and is [...]
