Stiletto Spy School

Ladies: have you dreamed about being a “Bond Girl?” I was recently tweeted by Alana Winter the “head mistress” of the Stiletto Spy School. Just the name sounds sexy and fun doesn’t it? I wanted to know more and asked her to correspond with me via e mail. I was so impressed  I wanted [...]

The Carmel Room

Ahh, the ladies and friends LOVE the Carmel Room at the Rampart Casino because the atmosphere, service, and the menu are all as comforting as the name containing the word Carmel– which is pretty darned close to the word caramel! We dine at the Carmel room at least once a month to kick back [...]

A Bit of the Best of Las Vegas

Every year, I look forward to the Las Vegas Review Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” issue. For you out-of-towners, I will explain. The local newspaper puts out a huge ballot in the paper and on line. The ballot is big because they give out 312 rewards. The rewards amount to the mention in the [...]

Buchon

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On your next trip to the Venetian, check out Buchon! It’s Thomas Keller’s ultimate bistro and one of our favorite places to dine in Vegas. The atmosphere is vintage bistro inside and serene terrace outside. Specialties include an impressive raw bar and French country “comfort food.” Warm pistachios and braided bread [...]

Bellagio

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We cannot tell a lie, even though there are newer and bigger hotels on the strip, the Bellagio continues to be our favorite. The beauty, style, and service please us and keep us going back. From the outstanding drinks at the many bars and lounges, to the fabulous beds and bedding, to the great buffet [...]

American Grille at the Rio

We have been hanging out at the American Grille almost since the day they opened when the Rio Hotel had only one little tiny tower. If you want some good, hardy food in a casual atmosphere and don’t want to pay a fortune, the American Grille is the place to try. The Grille features [...]

Palms

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Located a couple of miles from the strip, the Palms has established itself as one of the hip places for the young crowd, upscale restaurants and clubs, large rooms with good beds and bedding, and a Playboy Club. Rooms start at $99 and up.

Amenities: casino, pool, 7 restaurants, food court, movie theatres, spa, salon, health [...]

Circus Circus

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Well, if you have dreams of running away to the circus—take a trip here! Circus-Circus does host the world’s largest ongoing circus. There is also a carnival midway with 300+games. And if that’s not enough to appeal to the kid in you—grab a “Happy Meal” at McDonald’s on the midway. Oh, and if you’re really [...]