Articles Written By: Shaun Burgess

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Electra Cocktail Club – Redefining Nightlife in Las Vegas

Monday, March 25, 2019 ♦

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Nightlife in Las Vegas has been splattered across the front pages of magazines since the birth of the city. We are the dominating force, but after years of zombie-like dancing and EDM DJs, it’s gotten a little stale. Vegas nightlife needed someone to create the next big trend. Cue Electra…

Chef Cheveau, the Picasso of Pastries

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 ♦

Dining, Xtra News

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Like Picasso and his paintings, Chef Cheveau can make a masterpiece out of any pastry that touches his hands. He’s so good at what he does, he took third place at the World Chocolate Masters. For those of you who don’t follow baking competitions with a passion, it’s the “Big…

Five of the best suites in Las Vegas

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 ♦

Featured, Hotels

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Live large and drink plenty. That’s the best motto to have when you’re shopping around for Las Vegas suites. There are a million, bazillion hotels in Las Vegas, so we’re going to let you in on a little secret, or five. You’ll find some of the best suites in these…

FLY LINQ takes Las Vegas zip lines to new heights

Monday, November 5, 2018 ♦

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Experience the melting pot of tourists from new heights at FLY LINQ, a Las Vegas zip line that reaches up to 14 stories high. While you’re zip lining through the LINQ Promenade, you can look down and see unattended kids playing in the fountain, or our favorite activity, someone scarfing…

Fall has arrived and the Bellagio Conservatory in Las Vegas went all out

Monday, September 17, 2018 ♦

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Bust out your fall sweaters and grab a PSL, the best time of the year is upon us. But the most important thing of all, is the seasonal transformation of the Bellagio Conservatory. They renovated the space with a 24-foot talking tree, 25-foot long tigers and a whopping 45,000 flowers…

Beat the heat with these Las Vegas Indoor Attractions

Thursday, June 14, 2018 ♦

Featured, Must Do, Things to do

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Summertime in Vegas is sizzlin’ hot, like bacon frying in the morning. We’re not joking when we say you could fry an egg on the sidewalk in the middle of the day. If you’re really into it, eat it and call it the “sidewalk scramble.” When it gets upwards of…

EDC Las Vegas, the best three days of your life

Monday, May 21, 2018 ♦

Featured, Must Do, Nightlife

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Another year, come and gone. To say that EDC Las Vegas was lit af (or whatever the cool kids say these days) is an understatement. People come from all over the world to experience, what feels like, an overwhelming sensation of euphoria. And no, you don’t have to take blue…

The Vegas Golden Knights are bringing down the house. Here’s where you can watch a game in Las Vegas.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 ♦

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The Golden Knights in Las Vegas might be playing on ice, but their sticks and skates are on fire. Everyone wants a piece of the action, and tickets are skyrocketing with every win under their belt. It can be hard to justify taking time off to travel to one of…

Dolla, dolla bills y’all. Here’s how to spend your tax return in Vegas

Thursday, March 29, 2018 ♦

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This is the time of year where you’re either taking a money bath or you’re holding your head in your hands asking, “How did this happen?” Yep, that’s right, it’s tax season and the IRS is either your best friend or your worst enemy. Now that you’re done flipping your…

Spring Break in Las Vegas is an everyone kind of affair

Wednesday, February 21, 2018 ♦

Featured, Nightlife

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For college students, spring break is a time where they get to drop their books and studies and drink more than their livers can handle. Or for parents, this is where you can spend some quality time with your family. Some would say this is the most important week of…

Time to cut down the nets at these Las Vegas Bars for college basketball in March

Wednesday, February 14, 2018 ♦

Featured, Must Do

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It’s that time of year where you bust out that old ratty college tee and show your school pride (even if you haven’t been to a game since you graduated). It’s the principal of the matter, okay? That’s right folks, March Mayhem is about to turn everyone into full-fledged couch…

Mardi Gras in Las Vegas, what could go wrong?

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 ♦

Featured, Nightlife

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Forget Valentine’s Day or The Big Game, February is the month we dedicate to the best holiday of the year, Mardi Gras. It’s the best time of year to look at the sparkly green and purple beads among many other things that flash before your eyes. We know what you’re thinking,…

How to plan a Vegas vacay with the family

Friday, December 29, 2017 ♦

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Planning a family vacation is like trying to navigate Disneyland on a Saturday afternoon in July. It sounds like a great idea, but it’s hot, you always end up losing one kid and someone’s crying. Not only do you have to worry about them, but you also have to take…

Poppin’ bottles in Vegas for New Year’s Eve

Friday, December 15, 2017 ♦

Featured, Nightlife

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There are people who spend rent on bottle service and those who play it safe by heavily pre-gaming. No matter what you choose, every choice is the right one when it comes to New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas. Whether you’re a veteran who conquers New Year’s every year with…

Our Black Friday travel deals are better than yours

Friday, November 17, 2017 ♦

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We’ve been dreaming about Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals since last year. We get it, it can be an unhealthy addiction but think of all the stuff you can buy for so cheap. It’s like waking up on Christmas morning with all the things you love and adore. Clothes…

Patio happy hour is an everyday kind of thing in Vegas

Friday, October 20, 2017 ♦

Dining, Featured, Nightlife, Things to do

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It’s always patio season in Las Vegas. If it’s hot, we provide shade and misters. If it’s “cold” (that’s a joke) we provide fire pits and heaters. So don’t go pulling out your book of excuses when we invite you out to these patio happy hours, because it isn’t going…

Best things to do for Halloween in Vegas: cute pumpkin patch not included

Friday, October 13, 2017 ♦

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It’s Halloween time, Dearies, so jump on your brooms, put on your masks and check out all the terrifying attractions Las Vegas has to offer. Nothing gets the blood pumping like being chased out of a creepy haunted house by a chainsaw. Now before we get into the fun stuff,…

Touchdown at these Las Vegas Bars

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 ♦

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Hut, hut, hike! Football season is back, so call up your bro tribe and dudettes because it’s on like Donkey Kong. This is that time of year when scarfing down 50 wings and guzzling a few beers is totally acceptable. Obviously, drunkenly yelling at the screen because the wrong team…

Brunch is the new black

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 ♦

Dining, Featured

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Brunch has become somewhat of a hot commodity over these last few years and has truly transformed into THE social event of the week. And because it’s on the hot tamale train, places are inventing new items that’ll have you devouring your dish like you’re at Taco Bell at 4…

A day in the life of Las Vegas performers

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 ♦

Featured, Shows

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A few weeks ago, BAZ Bootcamp gave me the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Las Vegas show performer. Who knew that “preparing” for my time in the spotlight meant more than drinking a mojito a night? Works every Friday night *shoulder shrug*. It was hard and intense,…

The Las Vegas Show you should see based on your Zodiac Sign

Thursday, August 3, 2017 ♦

Featured, Shows

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Whether you’re sassy, energetic, down-to-earth or intuitive – we can always use the excuse “I can’t help it, I’m an (insert astrology sign here).” This may not be your morning newspaper or favorite magazine telling you what will happen to you today, this month or even this year. But according…

Why it’s never the right time to travel to Las Vegas

Friday, June 30, 2017 ♦

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It’s another Joe Schmoe Tuesday, and once again you’re sitting at your desk daydreaming about your next vacation. Then, it suddenly becomes a nightmare. You think to yourself, “I have bills to pay,” “What If I miss meeting my soulmate when I’m gone” and the uje, “Who would go with…

Yeah, it’s not EDC but second place still gets a trophy

Friday, June 9, 2017 ♦

Featured, Nightlife

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So you didn’t buy your EDC ticket in time? It’s not the end of the world (after endless nights of crying it out, we’re finally getting a little more optimistic). Plus, when you think about it, there are certain perks to missing the festival this year, like running toilets and…

Part I: Drink, Drank, Drunk. Here’s how to drink and stay healthy in Vegas

Friday, May 5, 2017 ♦

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Vacation can be a drag when you’re trying to keep that waistline in check. You don’t want to throw away those countless hours at the gym and the hundreds of meals you prepped to live a healthier lifestyle. So, we’re here to lend a helping hand to those who want…

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