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Underwater in Vegas – experiencing Shark Reef
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Vegas is a gigantic playground with anything and everything to do, and doing something ‘nature-focused’ may not be on top of everyone’s list. But as soon as I read about Shark Reef in a Las Vegas magazine, I knew I wanted to give it a go.
Shark Reef is a massive predator-based aqurium located in the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. It houses over 2000 animals throughout - in a well-designed jungle enviroment with living trees and plants, followed by a sunken temple and ship wreck for underwater viewing of fish and aquatic wildlife.
The entry fee for Shark Reef is $16.95 for adults and $10.95 for kids, and although this may seem a bit pricy for some, it’s pretty afforable for both aquariums and Vegas and the bang-for-your-buck value is very high, as you can spend hours inside the aquarium going from exhibit to exhibit. (more…)
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Eating touristy Mexican on the Las Vegas Strip
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Las Vegas is absolutely jam packed with dining options, but when when looking for a fast, affordable bite right on the strip, it can be fun to stop on a whim when something catches your eye.
We were surprised to find ourselves gravitating to touristy Mexican spots along the strip for a quick, cheap meal and a cheesy vacation drink or two. This may have been the power of suggestion as everyone and their grandma is walking around with a giant margarita in their hand (present company included, how could I resist?).We tried three Mexican restaurants on the strip, chosen on a whim as we walked by and were pleasantly surprised each time. (more…)
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Las Vegas at the Platinum Hotel & Spa – worth the extra walking
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
I suspect I may not be the first to struggle with the questions of where to stay in Las Vegas. What’s worth the extra $, what’s not? When to listen to hideously scary Trip Advisor reviews, and when to throw caution to the wind? How far from where you want to be is too far? And is there such a thing as being too close?
When planning for our recent week-long trip to Las Vegas (my first visit), I researched hotels and read traveller reviews until I was completely and thoroughly confused. Then I came across a TravelZoo special that peaked my interest in The Platinum Hotel and Spa – good price, including wireless Internet (a big perk for me) and a complimentary bottle of wine thrown in too (everyone loves a freebie). (more…)
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Experiencing the 2010 Olympics from Sin City
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
To start off the Las Vegas travel blogging, I wanted to share a few funny recent experiences watching the 2010 Olympics, which just finished in Vancouver, British Columbia, just a ferry ride away from my home on Vancouver Island.
We snuck off to Vegas right after the Olympics began and got to have a unique look at how other people are viewing something taking place so close to our home.
We left Canada for Nevada on a charmingly Canadian note, while flying Westjet (Canada’s friendly airline) as almost every tiny seatback TV was tuned to one of the Vancouver or Whistler events. The flight attendant suddenly stopped drink service to race up to the front of the plane and announce “Sorry to interrupt (note the ever polite Canadian airline), but Canada just won our second gold medal!” and the whole plane erupted in cheers. But best of all was when the plane started its decent into Vegas and the TVs were turned off in preparation for landing. A cry of horror shot up in multiple pockets of the plane where people had been watching the Canada curling match. “There’s just two rocks to go!” a woman shouted in desperation. The flight attendant smiled, nodded, and went over and turned the damn TVs back on until the match was over! Way to keep the Olympic fans happy, Westjet. (more…)
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Vegas, Baby!
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Just got home from a great week in Vegas. I’ll be blogging about some of the spots, eats, and poker tournaments I tried out over the next few weeks. I’ll also be blogging about the beautiful Platinum Hotel and Spa, with rooms so nice you just might not want to leave.
As you can see from the picture, serious research was undertaken. For you, the reader, of course. I’m a consumate professional.
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