June 2014 Posts

You really do not need any more reasons to want to get out from behind that desk do you? Do you really need someone like me to tell you that working is nowhere near as fun as cocktails with a view of the Las Vegas strip? Meetings are better than a night dancing at Hyde Bellagio as the fountains go off in the background? Really, that baloney sandwich between two pieces of stale, old, bread is what you will choose over an heirloom tomato salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette that is chased down with a glass of Prosecco?

You decide to get away to Las Vegas and you are all set for a few days of relaxation and fun at Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. You know you’ll hit the clubs what with Tryst, XS and Surrender just begging for your attention but what else should you consider while you are doing Vegas right? Well, I have a few ideas for you and I am pretty sure that after this quick getaway you will need a vacation from your vacation.

The middle of summer can get a little uncomfortable on the Las Vegas strip as the temperatures soar and the sun becomes relentless. First, don’t abandon the pool idea as that is still a must do in Las Vegas. You can’t possibly visit during the warm months and not get in a tiny bit of sun worshiping. However, if you need a respite from the sun and cocktails and all of that mingling in the shallow water with the pretty people is getting to you, here are a few options.

How To Keep Cool And Out of The Heat In Las Vegas

It used to be a tourist and local’s favorite pastime: buying a six-pack of beer and heading downtown to people watch under the Fremont Street Experience (FSE) canopy. Now, however, doing so can be a punishable with a very expensive offense based on the recent ordinances that were passed by the Las Vegas City Council. This law doesn’t just affect locals; Vegas visitors are just as accountable for knowing the rules. If you’re going to Fremont Street here is what you need to know before you pop the top on that can of booze.

Creators of the Life is Beautiful Festival in Downtown Las Vegas have announced this year's art, music and food lineup for the now three-day cultural event in its second year of operation.

The festival is slated for Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26, “featuring nearly 70 chart-topping acts, dozens of culinary giants, and world-renowned speakers.” The event was created last year as a way to bring growth and further attention to Downtown Vegas as well as the local arts community that is progressively expanding.

Beginning November 28, comedian Jeff Dunham is taking up a residency inside of Planet Hollywood’s Showroom.  Visitors to Las Vegas will now have be able to see his sort of one-man show, titled “Jeff Dunham: Not Playing With a Full Deck.”

If you’re heading to Vegas in the next few weeks and you’re staying at THEhotel or near it, you’re going to find some notable changes including the removal of THEhotel’s signage and some major construction throughout the hotel.

MGM Resorts and Morgan’s Hotel Group are working together to renovate THEhotel into the Delano, which is expected to open September 1.

THEhotel opened in 2003 as a nongaming property attached to Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino with approximately 1,100 rooms.

'Tis the season for triple-digit temperatures in the Vegas Valley, but staying cool has never been so easy. From dayclubs to water parks and ice bars, there is plenty reprieve from the heat this summer with the Galavantier-approved quick-hit list.

Vegas is gearing up for an tremendous concert calendar this summer and early this fall with big name headliners like Lady Gaga, Aerosmith and Lorde heading to town.

Whether you want to dance to the likes of London-based Interpol or test your rap skills with some Wu Tang lyrics, Vegas’ concert calendar just got that much better.

Check out some of the big headliners coming to town and, yes, you will have to choose between Lady Gaga and Nine Inch Nails on July 19. Check out the rest of the calendar:

Back by popular demand, we've got more of some of the best dive bars in Las Vegas. Whether you like a good dive for the live music, grungy appeal, or cheap drinks, our list will help you find the right one for you and your friends.