Though most of people think of Las Vegas as a grown up town because of all its casinos and the party feel attached to it, Las Vegas is also a great destination for a family trip. Aside from the Strip, Las Vegas is a great city, with lots of attractions, a great sense of community to discover and a lot of fun for kids as well. So here is a list of things to do when traveling with children in Las Vegas.

Traveling with Children in Las Vegas: Shows for Kids

Just because you are in Las Vegas doesn’t mean you can’t find great shows for a younger audience. Actually because you are in the city of all the greatest shows you should expect to find fun entertaining shows for your kids as well! So here are shows you might want to consider when traveling with children in Las Vegas:
- The Disney’s Lion King Show at the Mandalay Bay Casino is a great option for a fun family experience. Every kid has fall in love with this magical Disney movie, so they most likely will enjoy this amazing musical production.
- The Lance Burton Master Magician show is another fantastic shows kids will love. Take your kids to the Monte Carlo Casino for one of the most extravagant experience they’ll ever have. Lance Burton makes them participate in his shows, which makes it even more interesting for them.
- All the Cirque du Soleil shows are a delight. If you kids will sit through most movies they will have no problem enjoying the Treasure Island Show: Mistere. They will be amazed by the dances and music and the artists will grab their attention better than TV will ever do!
- If your children are too young to sit through a show, make sure to take them to the Bellagio to watch the Water music and light show of the Bellagio Fountains.

Traveling with Children in Las Vegas: Amusement Parks

Did you know that Las Vegas is home of the largest indoor Amusement Park? Adventuredome is a 5 acres theme park that lets you and your kids have a extraordinary day of fun even without worrying about the hot hot summer days of Las Vegas!! It has many rides and attractions to find something to please every one, so kids, teenagers and grown ups can all have fun together.
If you have a competitive family, why not take the competition behind the wheels with a stop at the Fast Lap for some indoor Kart racing!
If you want to find some good arcade games, but also spend some family time playing together, Coney Island Emporium at the New York New York Casino is always a popular family destination. It’s a fun arcade and amusement center to spend a few hours of entertainment and good laugh for fun family memories!

Traveling with Children in Las Vegas: Animals

Las Vegas is the city of all extravaganza, from casinos to shows to the people…even the animals! Kids will enjoy that. Las Vegas has 3 casinos that you should include in your visit to impress kids who are animal lovers: The Mirage for its white tigers, for the dolphins show in the Secret Garden, and its famous 20,000 gallons aquarium in the lobby; and the MGM for its lions; and finally the Mandalay Bay for its breath taking shark reef exhibit.

And don’t forget! There are great family adventures to plan close to Las Vegas such as the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon; and fun free attractions not too miss as well!
So as you can see, Las Vegas can also be a wonderful destinations for a family trip!

Time is passing so quickly and it is already time to get ready for March Festivities. The famous Irish celebration – St Patrick’s Day – is celebrated all over the United States the weekend before and /or after the 17th of March. So what are your plans this year? To help you figure out how to participate in the St Patrick’s Day fun, here is a list of fun St Patrick’s Day Parades for 2010.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Las Vegas

Of course this great city so often visited for the party scene also has many parties to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Las Vegas organizes a great parade downtown on Water Street each year. This parade is free to access. The whole town is painted green for the occasion and many parties take place everywhere.
If you are looking for something a bit more specific, and higher standards, the Mandalay Bay Casino plans each year an important event to celebrate the St Patrick’s Day festival. There are live performances, beer gardens, Irish music and a concert. This event is not a public event, so you need to buy tickets to attend.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Los Angeles

One of the most important St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Los Angeles is the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Hermosa Beach. The festivities start at 11 am and include a large entertaining parade with lots pf dancers, music and floats! Of course every year, downtown Los Angeles organizes a St Patrick’s Day Parade with marching bands, Celtic music and a lot of people! For more info and dates about the St. Patrick’s Day events, please check out this link!

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Orange County

The Annual St Patrick’s Day Festival of Costa Mesa starts at 9am and will go all day until 4pm with Irish dances, music and great entertainment. Come celebrate at Market Place.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Phoenix

Whether this occasion is to support your Irish heritage, or simply another reason to party, you can find in Phoenix a fantastic day of celebration . It starts with the St Patrick’s Day Parade at 10 am and is followed by the St Patrick’s Day fair. So put your nice green, orange and black shirt, and wear your shamrocks the way you like it and come join the festivities March 13th! It is a fun day for everyone.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Salt Lake City

Just like most other cities, Salt Lake City offers on March 13th, a St Patrick’s Day Parade, which covers 7 blocks! Floats, marching bands, Irish music, green beer, silly hats and beads will also be part of the typical celebration. Make sure to get your green hat on!

St Patrick’s Day Parades in San Diego

This year in San Diego the great St Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival will take place on the 13th of March. It starts at 11am, in downtown San Diego. The parade is a fun event where besides drinking green beer, you can watch clowns, marching bands and such celebrating the Saint Patron of Ireland. But that’s not it, you can also follow the celebration in Balboa Park from 10 am to 5pm. This parade has 2 stages with dancing, music, food, and beer garden to celebrate the Irish culture. This event might be a bit more appropriate for kids.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in San Francisco

The St Patrick’s Day celebration in San Francisco is a 2 days event! The St Patrick’s Day Parade is on Saturday, March 13th at 11:30 am, but the fair and festival in honor of the Irish Culture lasts until Sunday with booths of arts and crafts, music, food and of course the famous beer gardens. So find the Civic Center and you will find the party!

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Seattle

You don’t have to be of Irish descend to claim St Patrick’s Day party day! Downtown Seattle is expecting you for its annual green celebration. The St Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 12:30. The festival will follow until 6pm, with booths, music, and a lot of people!

So wherever you are this year, whether or not you are Irish, there is a St Patrick’s Day Parade and festival waiting for you to come celebrate this great culture! So join everyone else and have fun!

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Mardi Gras Events in San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Seattle

February 2010 is a great month of celebrations! Just after celebrating Valentine’s day,Mardi Gras is taking place on February 16th this year. This French celebration, based on a Catholic tradition, is a time of celebration, dressing up and eating sugary treats  before the fasting period of Lent. Even though Mardi Gras goes on for a couple of weeks, the most important day is also known as Fat Tuesday. This day is celebrated with carnivals and parades, where people get to wear masks and costumes… a European version of Halloween! So are you ready for the celebrations? Here is a list of the best Mardi Gras Events you might want to check out !

Mardi Gras Events in San Diego

There are 2 main parades on Fat Tuesday for Mardi Gras in San Diego.
- The first Mardi Gras parade takes place in Uptown San Diego, Hillcrest to be exact, from 6 to 11pm. As this neighborhood is the gay and lesbian neighborhood, the parade is each year quite colorful and fun to watch, folkloric, and always grandiose! Drag queens will be performing on the street, a DJ will attract you to the dance tent, and of course liquor is available at boothes. Make sure to buy your tickets before to save $5!

- The other parade on Fat Tuesday takes place in the Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego. This parade is bigger than the Mardi Grad parade in Hillcrest. It starts at 6 pm but last until midnight and the celebration includes 2 masquerades parades, at 7:30 and 10 pm, various stages, DJs, dancers, and of course bars and restaurants will be open to help you celebrate in the best possible ways!

Mardi Gras Parades in Las Vegas

In Las Vegas, the Fat Tuesday celebration will take place on a Saturday this year! So come on the Strip, on the 25th of February to celebrate Mardi Gras this year. It starts at 4 pm with a parade that will take over the Strip from Harrah’s casino to the Flamingo. It takes 4 hours for the Mardi Gras parade to move along with marching bands, shows and street performers.

Mardi Gras Events in Phoenix

In Phoenix, though it is not as folkloric as the first one mentioned, the celebration of Mardi Gras are attached to a cause: the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona. The Mardi Gras Gala takes place on the 16th at the Arizona Science Center. The evening will present an auction followed by a concert and some gambling, between 6 and 10 pm. Come celebrate this great social event while supporting a good cause!

Mardi Gras Events in Seattle

A popular way to celebrate Mardi Gras in Seattle for the past years has been a copy of the famous Brazilian Carnaval. This year it will be on the 20th on February, so come celebrate Antonio Carlos Jobim’s memory with great music and dancing all night long at the Columbia City Theater from 9 pm to 1 am.

New Orleans, Las Vegas and San Diego are the most famous destinations across the US to celebrate Mardi Gras every year. However many other cities have smaller celebrations or certain bars plan great events to make sure you have a fun Mardi Gras.

2010 is here, new year, new series of events! So if you are planning a visit to Las Vegas for fun or for business, you can find some interesting trade shows, conferences or conventions to attend at the same time. So here is the list of the 2010 up coming trade shows and conventions in Las Vegas, for the first 6-month of the year.

Las Vegas Trade Shows and Conventions: February

01 to 05/02/2010 – Las Vegas Market Place 2010 is one the largest international home furnishing trade shows in the US. It brings participants of 116 countries together and introduces the latest styles, products, while connecting buyers and sellers. It will take place at The World Market Center.

15 to 17/02/2010 – Las Vegas Fashion Week is one of the most waited for and important shows for the apparel industry. It introduces the latest trends for apparel, accessories and garments, while connecting professionals of the fashion industry and buyers. It will happen at the Green Valley Ranch.

February is an important month for the fashion industry, with a lot of various trade shows, from kids clothing shows to men and women apparel and shoes.

28/02/2010 to 03/03/2010 – ASD/AMD Trade shows are 4 shows in one in the Las Vegas Convention Center, where exhibitors present various merchandise, from home furnishing to jewelry and accessories or gifts.

Las Vegas Trade Shows and Conventions: March

10 to 12/03/2010 – International Wireless Communication Expo is the most important meeting for professionals of the Computer, communication and IT industry. Mostly oriented on the wireless communication technologies, this show allows them to exchange ideas, innovations and solutions to improve communication and distribution of information. Find it at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

23 to 26/03/2010 – International Security Conference & Expo. This conference is the leading event of the Security industry. Through the conference attendees learn about important issues in various sector of the industry and how to deal with those challenges. The Expo then introduces all the international advancements in products and services offered by the industry. It takes place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.

Lots of technology-oriented shows take place in March.

Las Vegas Trade Shows and Conventions: April

13 to 15/04/2010 – Specialty Retail Entrepreneur Conference & Expo is a free event bringing all the entrepreneurs of the retail industry together. Attendees will learn how to use new tools and ideas to adapt to the changes in the economy and continue to develop their business. Take a break from gambling and stop by the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and check it out.

24 to 26/04/2010 – The International Beauty Show is an important international show for the beauty industry. This show introduce all the latest products, techniques, tools for cosmetologists, massage therapists, and such. They can participate to workshops and extend their network. It will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Las Vegas Trade Shows and Conventions: May

11 to 13/05/2010 – Medtrade Spring. Representing the healthcare industry, this show offers new ideas, introduces new equipment and products for medical and pharmaceutical professionals to help their clients. It takes place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.

13 to 16/05/2010 – Hospitality Design Expo & Conference is a very important event for the food, beverage, travel and tourism industry. The conference and then exhibition share new concepts, products and services but mostly allows a great networking opportunity for the hospitality community. It takes place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.

Las Vegas Trade Shows and Conventions: June

4 to 7/06/2010 – JCK Las Vegas. It represents the Gems and Jewelry industry, around one the leading show for the industry. An important and diverse collection of jewelry is expected, with high-caliber pieces, and also an interesting conference to answer diverse questions about the industry. It will take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.

8 to 11/06/2010 – Waste Expo. This convention is an important event for the recycling industry. Open to public and private sectors, it introduces the latest innovations, technology and equipments, facilitating recycling. It will touch the green management matter as well as energy issues. . It takes place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.

Las Vegas has many interesting tradeshows and conventions taking place every month. You can be sure to find one that will catch your interest during your visit.

Win a Rental Car for Valentine’s Day!

Leave a comment on this post and win one of 3 rental cars for 3 days each on Valentine’s Weekend from Fox Rent A Car!

Fox Rent A Car wants to spread the love and celebrate Valentine’s Day with you! We give away 3 rental cars free of charge for the Valentine’s Day Weekend at any of our 11 locations. Just leave a comment on this blog post with a short description (up to 50 words), how you would use one of our rental cars to make this Valentine’s Day weekend the best experience for you and your partner. What could be more romantic than a road trip with your significant other? Driving on winding roads, stopping at romantic destinations and enjoying some quality time with your loved one. What do you have in mind? Share your ideas with us!

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What are your plans for the Super Bowl? Are you meeting up with friends at home or do you want finish this great season with other fans in a sports bar?  If you don’t have a Super Bowl party to attend or if you don’t want to throw a party at home, sports bars are always a fun way to go watch the Super Bowl. So here is the list of the best sports bars to watch the Super Bowl this year, in all the Fox Rent A Car locations.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Burbank

Barney’s Beanery is one of the best sports bars for the Super Bowl in Burbank. There are a large screens all over the bar, with comfortable booth tables, couches and a great atmosphere. You can also find a pretty decent menu for a sport bar.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Las Vegas

There is quite a large selection of Sports Bars in Las Vegas. Certain bars are dedicated to one NFL team only. However, the best place to watch the Super Bowl in Vegas is not a sports bar. Lagasse’s Stadium at the Palazzo  is THE place to be. The seating in front of the screens makes you feel like you are at the game, with top-notch sound and picture. Don’t worry about missing any of the game, food and drinks are served to you!

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Los Angeles

Leo’s All Star is the best sports bar in Los Angeles to watch the game. You can watch the game on a 104” projection screen and HD TVs all over the bar. More than great food and a chill atmosphere, it has a great ambiance and video games to keep you entertained.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Orange County

For a fun and chill spot to watch the game, check out Throwback Sports Bar in Anaheim. Beers are pretty cheap, and there are enough screens to enjoy the game. You can also play pool and other bar games if you are not into the half time show. They also serve breakfast on Sundays during the Football season.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Phoenix

When you go to a sports bar to watch the Super Bowl, you want to make sure you get to see the game. So you want to find a place with many screens and even maybe a really large one so you don’t miss any of it. Santisi Brothers is then the place to be. On top of being the best location because of the screens all over the bar, you can also enjoy a delicious pizza with your beer.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Salt Lake City

Lumpys Downtown Salt Lake City has been nominated the best sports bar in town for the past couple years. More than large screens to watch the game, there are also boothes with their own screens, allowing you to really get into the game. They offer a large selection of drinks and a nice menu as well.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in San Diego

The Super Bowl can be a little long and not everyone might want to sit in the bar the whole time. Seau’s on top of being the best sport bars in San Diego also has a great location! Just steps from the mall, you can take a break and go walk around! You can follow the Super Bowl at the bar, but also in their restaurant section, where you can chose from sushi to burgers. The food is delicious, the menu extensive, the atmosphere perfect for a great game.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in San Francisco

Watching Super Bowl in a sports bar should involve lots of screens, good finger food and appetizers and a great beer selection! If you are in San Francisco, don’t look any further; the place you’re looking for is Kezar Pub and restaurant, in Cole Valley.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Seattle

Just because you are going in a sports bar doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be nice and comfortable! Fox Sport Grill is an upscale sports bar. There is not better place to watch the Super Bowl on large plasma TVs while sitting on comfortable seats. The food is restaurant food, with effort from a real cook, and not defrosted bar food. So if you want to take your significant other for a nice meal without missing out on the game, you both will be pleased!

Don’t miss the Super Bowl, and come watch it with all the other fans around you in a sports bar for a fun and entertaining experience.

Let’s be honest, when visiting Las Vegas expenses can quickly add up. A lot of people don’t want to come visit Vegas because they can’t afford to gamble nor to buy tickets to most shows. But wait! Las Vegas offers a lot of possibilities for you to discover what Sin City is all about without emptying your checking account! So keep reading to find out the best free things to do in Las Vegas.

Free Things to do in Las Vegas – Free Shows

Las Vegas is well known for all it fabulous shows – Blue Man Show, Le Cirque du Soleil… – and we all know it’s pretty hard to attend one of those for less than a hundred bucks. But let’s not feel defeated! Las Vegas is all about the Show. So if you can afford those expensive shows, enjoy some of the free shows that Las Vegas has to offer!

- Indoor shows: Every day, starting after 11 am, the Circus Circus casino offers free circus shows. It is free to enter the premises, and the shows take place every 30 min. So come on in, just visiting the casino itself is already a show! One of the best free shows you can watch in Las Vegas is definitely the Show in the Sky at the Rio’s Masquerade Village. It is a fabulous show that will leave you speechless. Also, Las Vegas is about fashion, glamor and lights, so the mall regularly features free fashion shows. Now if you have kids with you in Las Vegas, they will love the 2 next free shows available. The Silverton Hotel is home of the Mermaid Aquarium, and offers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday free fish feeding shows. Finally, stop at the Hawaiian Market place around 1 or 3 pm. They present every day their beautiful tropical birds, with fun exciting shows. If you like to watch animals, you can always go check out the Lions at the MGM Grand and the popular white tigers at the Mirage.

- Outdoor: As mentioned before Las Vegas is all about the Show, so casinos often have free shows in front of the entrance to attract you! At the Treasure Island casino you can find Pirates dancing and singing. Their show takes place every 90 min. The magical fountains in front of the Bellagio are a great free show to attend. You can’t miss it! Every 15 min, as soon as it is dark enough, the water dances with the music and the lights for your amazement. The last free show to mention is the Mirage volcano show, where a lava eruption explode over the fountains, a great show almost as good as one of those Hollywood movies!

Free Things to do in Las Vegas – Off the Strip

There is not just The Strip in Las Vegas, there is a lot more to Sin City.
- Downtown Las Vegas use to be the original casino street. Fremont street was to the Old Vegas what the Strip is to today’s Vegas. But it still is very interesting and offers a lot of free things to do as well. Fremont Street lights up with an impressive shows of lights,videos and music. It is quite a show! The Neon Museum offers free tours once in a while. Downtown is also where you can find the Art District in Las Vegas. Galleries organize tours and various events that you can attend for free.
- The Botanical Cactus Garden & Ethel’s Chocolate Factory offers a free self-guided tour of the factory. Weather you are with children or not it is a very interesting visit. You see how all their candies and goodies are created, and then you even get to sample them!

Of course there are a lot more fun other free things to do in Las Vegas. This should get you started! You can find another list of other free things to do in Las Vegas here. Enjoy your trip to Las Vegas and take advantage of its surroundings as well.

Just at the border between Arizona and Nevada is the famous Hoover Dam. Did you know that it is one of the most important constructions on the 20th century, and the second largest concrete structure in the world? Another funny fact people forget is that by just walking across the Hoover Dam, you enter a different time zone! So after or during your visit of Las Vegas or on the way back from the Grand Canyon, stop at the Hoover Dam and  take one of the Hoover Dam Tours.

Hoover Dam Helicopter Tour

The Stars and Stripes Air Tour is a 2 hours tour departing from Boulder City. First you fly over Boulder city, with a quick historic speech about the city. Then the helicopter takes you over the Hoover Dam, and Black Canyon. It’s a great way to get a full sky view of the Hoover Dam and the scenic Black Canyon. If you are staying in Las Vegas, you are picked up and dropped off in front of your hotel. You can also with the Maverick Helicopter tours soar over Lake Mead and enjoy an amazing sky view of the Colorado River before it reaches the grand Canyon.

Into the Hoover Dam Tour

Your not so much interested in engineering? Well forget about that! A Hoover Dam tour into the dam can change your perspective, and is really worth it, whether you’re a science geek or a stay home mom. The Hoover Dam Powerplant Tour is very interesting, and teaches you a lot of interesting facts. During 2 hours you learn all about the construction of the Hoover Dam and how it operates. You really get a full look behind the scenes of Hoover Dam with professionals explaining you everything there is to know about the dam. If you are even interested in a more technical aspect of the dam the Hoover Dam Tour, a longer tour showing you some of the behind the scene operations.

Ultimate Hoover Dam Tour

The Ultimate Hoover Dam Tour is the most complete tour you can find. It gives you the best experience and the deepest insights about the Hoover Dam. You are picked up from your hotel (in Vegas). During the tour the guides go over the full history of the Hoover Dam, with exhibits, a movie, and interesting and astonishing facts about the Hoover Dam! After will visit the inside and outside parts of the Hoover Dam, enjoy your lunch break with a view on the water reservior. You also visit Boulder City for another interesting informative session, and as an additional incentive for the kids, you also visit the Ethel M’s Chocolate factory, and get a little history background on the creator of the Hoover Dam and his relation with the Mafia in Las Vegas! Now that’s a complete tour!

Note: If you drive there, the Arizona side of the Hoover Dam has free parking.

So maybe visiting a dam is not on your bucket list and top interest, but if you are close to the Hoover Dam, it is really worth your time. You cannot pass on such breath taking views. And it is afterall, the most famous Dam in the world, so there must be a good reason… aren’t you curious?

Best Las Vegas Casinos

When you are going to Las Vegas you have quite a large choice of casinos. Although you should try to see all of them for the fun of it, you might be interested in different features, and search for the one that best matches what you are interested in. You can find tips on the best Las Vegas casinos for gambling, hotel, location and finally for their food.

The Best Las Vegas Casinos for Gambling

If you don’t want to spend most of your evening in front of a slot machine, but actually like to bet and interact with other players you need to find the Casino with the right tables. Remember that in all casinos, you have to be 21 to gamble.

Best Las Vegas Casinos: Cheap Games
Most Casinos in Vegas have “Craps tables” for a minimum of $5 + and Poker for a minimum $10+ (can even start at $25). Casino Royal as well as the Flamingo offer low bet tables, for less than $5 ( between $1 and $3). Casino Royal is a smaller casino and not the as nice inside as the rest of them… but it’s cheap! The Flamingo casino is small, especially compared to its hotel, but still offers the most popular games for a good price.

Best Las Vegas Casinos: Best Experience
Circus Circus is definitely not going to take your breath away with its looks, but it is a family oriented casino, which is great if you are visiting Vegas with your kids. They have a pretty big amusement park in their dome, where the kids can waste hours in the video arcade, fair booths and even do rides on a huge roller coaster.  There is something for everyone.
The Mandalay Bay offers the best Poker tables, but more than that you get a great experience as the staff is super friendly, and even helpful during your game! And if you don’t know how to play, but really would like to try, this is your destination: free lessons are offered in the afternoon.

Best Las Vegas Casinos: Great Choices, High Prices
Caesars Palace is one of the most famous casinos of Las Vegas, often described as the true experience of Las Vegas. It is one of the largest casinos for gambling, but also one of the most expensive. You pay for the location, the choice and the service. MGM Grand… is grand! It is the largest Casino in Las Vegas, so obviously comes with lots of gambling options! It even has a Child Development Center, so you can leave your kids there and not worry, they will be in good hands, learn and play, while you gamble.

The Best Las Vegas Hotel Casinos.

Most likely the farther you go from the Strip, the cheaper the hotel casinos are. Also keep in mind, that after spending quite a while on the Strip you might enjoy getting away from it to rest!

Best Las Vegas Casinos: $ – El Cortez Hotel
El Cortez offers 3 types of rooms: the vintage, the pavillion, and the tower rooms. The vintage rooms are simple, the pavillion are a little upgraded, and the best ones are the tower rooms. You don’t get the great luxury of the rest of the Casinos, but it is cheap… and if you only plan to be there to sleep, the beds are comfortable and the rooms are clean!

Best Las Vegas Casinos: $$ – The Mirage
Often over looked because it’s an older hotel, and isn’t the most attractive from the outside, The Mirage is a great place to stay. With its location, service, quality and cleanliness of the rooms, you can’t bet the prices. You will be surprised by the modern inside of this casino. And if you need a break of the Strip in the hot afternoon, you can go rest by the pool!

Best Las Vegas Casinos: $$$ – The Skylofts at The MGM Grand
If you are looking for a perfect suite, spotless, equipped with all the latest technology and comfort… and of course don’t have a problem paying for it, The Skylofts is a great choice! Along with the luxurious, chic atmosphere comes amazing, fully attentive service.

Remember to check for deals. All year long, Casinos such As Circus Circus, Sahara Hotel Casino, Flamingo, The Stratosphere, Excalibur, … offer special prices for a couple nights, or for reserving off weekends, or including a free meal.

The Best Las Vegas Casinos for Food.

Every casino on the Strip offers various choice of dinning, from cheap to expensive, from buffet to fine dinning. Also it is important to know that a lot of casino will give you a coupon to eat for free if you gamble for an hour minimum. Check at the promotion booth in the casinos, or become a member. Being a member is free most of the time, and gives you advantages such as free buffet.

Best Las Vegas Casinos: $$$ – Fellini’s
Fellini’s is the Italian restaurant in the Stratosphere. Quite classy, you can savor real Italian cuisine, with large portions. The staff is very professional and the ambiance of the restaurant is wonderful. It’s like you entered Italy without leaving Vegas.

Best Las Vegas Casinos: $$$$ – Le Cirque
Le Cirque is one of the restaurants in the Bellagio. Fine Dinning french cuisine, this is the top of the line experience. Great food, great service and a diverse menu to wake your taste buds like no other. The decor goes with the rest, just amazing. Such great dinning experience unfortunately comes with a price.

Las Vegas is always a  great and fun experience. Now that you know where to go, you just need to plan your trip to Sin City and enjoy the best of all those casinos.

Cheap Show Tickets

So many shows to see, so little time and often a budget that doesn’t allow it… but there are many options online and offline that offer show tickets for a bargain! Whether you want to see a Musical, a Play or rock out at a concert, here is a list of places and websites where you can find cheap show tickets, last minute and whenever you plan your trip!

Cheap Show Tickets in Las Vegas

In Las Vegas you have the choice between 2 main ticket booths to find cheap tickets for shows. On the strip, Vegas Tix 4 Less and Tix4Tonight have desks where you can buy last minutes tickets for Las Vegas shows and sometimes even for half the price you would pay at the box office. Tix4tonight has quite a few locations, so you don’t really have an excuse not to take your girl on a big night out! You can find them in the Showcase Mall, the Hawaiian Marketplace (in front Polo Towers), in front of the Riviera Hotel on the North Strip, the Bills Gambling Hall and Casino, the Four Queens Hotel on Fremont Street -Downtown (it closes at 7pm) and in the Fashion Show Mall across the Wynn Hotel. Vegas Tix 4 Less offers on top of its desk inside the Showcase Mall, a sidewalk kiosk in front of the mall. Another good way to find cheap tickets for shows are the package deals offered by your hotel. Check with Casino Perks as well to find out about “2 for 1″ coupons and save even more.

Cheap Show Tickets in Los Angeles

A great source to find discount tickets to shows in Los Angeles inGoldstar. Although this is an online service you can find cheap tickets to different events, and at a better rate then anywhere else. Another website you should check out is Theater Mania. As this is LA, you won’t find any actual ticket booths in the city. Also be aware of people on Sunset Blvd that want to sell you tickets. A lot of them try to cheat tourists off and sell faked tickets.

Cheap Show Tickets in Oakland

If you don’t mind buying tickets online, ticketloot is a great way to find cheap tickets for shows in Oakland.

Cheap Show Tickets in Orange County

Backpage allows you to find last minute tickets, that are sold by people. Sort of like the Craigslist of Tickets, if you want.  Sometime you can find good prices, if people make the show and don’t want to lose the money completely. Be careful: Do not buy online, this is not a secure website. It’s from people to people.

Cheap Show Tickets in Phoenix

Showup allows you to find discount tickets for shows, and tells you how many are left. They mostly have Art and cultural oriented shows.

Cheap Show Tickets in San Diego

The Art Tix Booth in the Horton Plaza Mall, downtown San Diego is a great place to find cheap tickets for shows, whether it is dance, theater, music, art or performance tickets. You can only by these discount tickets (usually half price) the day of the shows though. It is closed on Mondays, so make sure to check out this kiosk on Sunday if you want to see a Monday show. Note: Atlas Tickets is a great source to check out for last minute or “hard to get” tickets, but you have to pay the regular price!

Cheap Show Tickets in San Jose

For San Jose , like Oakland, Ticketloot is a good source to find cheap tickets for shows.

Cheap Show Tickets in San Francisco

Tix Bay Area, on Union Square, offers half price tickets. You can only go to the booth the day of the show to get half price tickets, though. You can also check out online to see the tickets they offer for the day of the show, but if you do buy it online you have to pick up your ticket at the booth one hour before the show starts. This booth is only open until 6pm from Tuesday to Saturday and until 3pm on Sundays.

Cheap Show Tickets in Salt Lake City

Ticketzoom, Oakwebworks and SongKick are the best online options to find cheap show tickets in Salt Lake City.

Cheap Show Tickets in Seattle

The best way to find cheap tickets in Seattle is through Ticket Window. You can find half price tickets for shows happening the day you visit the booth. Pay in cash and save on service fees. You can also check out the venue online.

You have now a few websites and addresses where to find cheap tickets for shows in different cities. I hope you get to see the show you want at the price you want!