A Las Vegas Lifestyle Guide

The Galavantier Blog

The Las Vegas concert scene will be rocking with an impressive lineup this weekend and here’s a breakdown of the shows you’ll want to catch.

Thursday, July 14

The Cosmopolitan is the place to be tonight for entertainment as Graffiti6 brings their catchy UK rock-pop sound to Book & Stage. Showtime is 10 p.m. and midnight with both sets FREE. Down The Las Vegas Strip at House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay, Mexican electronica-Latin pop band Moenia performs along with Jacuzzi Hidive. Tickets are $29 plus tax and fees.

Friday, July 15

It’s the middle of summer and you’re looking to skip work early on a Friday and travel to Las Vegas. If you are wondering where to stay, look no further than the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Las Vegas’ latest all encompassing resort and casino reminds me of a W Hotel but on a must larger scale. Forget the fact that it’s Las Vegas and has a casino, and look at the rest of the property.

The chance to ride in a helicopter is not something that happens every day and the opportunity to do this while visiting one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World is definitely one for the bucket list.

Tour Manager back with a rundown of concerts and comedy shows you can find this weekend in Las Vegas.

Thursday, July 7

Hands down one of the best bets in all of Las Vegas for live music is Book &Stage at the Cosmopolitan.  Great bands come in for four night stints and the best part, all the shows are FREE!  Tonight San Diego indie-rockers, The Soft Pack take the stage at 10 p.m. and midnight.

Friday, July 8

Galavantier Guru back with another Travel Tip to help plan your next vacation.  In recent posts I’ve eluded to high priced airfares and I wanted to share with you some great information on when is the best time to buy flights and perhaps snag the best deals courtesy of USA Today Travel.  You can follow THIS link to learn when are the best times and days to book as well as some tips on advance reservations and setting up direct alerts on deals to your frequent travel destinations.

Getting ready to watch those fireworks over San Diego Bay on July 4?  Check out this short video by the Port of San Diego with a guide to experiencing the Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show.  For more information please visit www.thebigbay.com. Enjoy and have fun!

Almost time once again for fireworks over the Las Vegas Strip!  Check out this home video capturing the fireworks show last 4th of July at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.

Tour Manager back with a rundown of concerts and a little comedy you’ll find if you are coming to Las Vegas for the 4^th of July Holiday Weekend.  The neon desert will be glowing bright as several well known musicians roll through town for shows this weekend.

Thursday, June 30

So here it is...Independence Day to some, the 4th of July to others. Whatever you call it, however you spin it, if you're traveling to Las Vegas it means one thing....Three Day Weekend.

Hey everyone, Galavantier Guru back with a time sensitive travel tip for you.  Airfare has skyrocketed lately, especially for summer travel, and I wanted to make sure that if you are planning a trip to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco or a neighboring city, you are aware of a sale Southwest Airlines is currently offering.  Book by end of day June 30 and you could snag fares for as cheap as $49 each way (before taxes and fees).  Travel must be completed between August 23 – November 9 (blackout dates: September 1 - September 5 and Octobe