Interesting Article on Vegas Cabs

I thought this was an interesting article, since taxis seem to be a hot topic on many of the Vegas forums.  You can find the link here:
http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2011/may/23/hail-las-vegas/

My New Review Pages

I am starting a new section on my blog.  I want to start pages for my reviews of hotels, restaurants and nightlife.  I want to share my experiences, both good and bad, with everyone.  I have been to many, many Vegas establishments over the years but I will only post reviews of places I've been within the past 12 months.  Once 12 months pass, the reveiw will be deleted.  I want to make sure that everyone has current information.  I will include as many pictures as possible.  I hope you all enjoy my reviews!


You can find the Reviews section in the right column under my bio.

Thanks for reading my blog!

My 5 Favorite Paid Attractions on the Strip – in no particular order

These are 5 Attractions on the Strip that I think are worth paying for.

1. Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage

What a peaceful place to visit!  Each animal is more gorgeous than the next.  The dolphins are so smart and beautiful.  It’s easy to watch them for hours.  You can even sign up to be a trainer for a day here.  There are so many beautiful wild animals.  You will see everything from alpacas to lions.  The Secret Garden is tucked away behind the pool area of the Mirage and you will truly escape from the hustle and bustle of the Strip while you are here. Click here for info on the VIP tour.

2. The Stratosphere Tower and Rides

Ok, even if you don’t go on the rides, you have to at least go all the way up the Stratosphere tower.  The view is fantastic.  The whole Strip is right in front of you.  I have to be honest and tell you that I’ve only seen the view during the day.  I will eventually go back at night but the daytime view is pretty great.  The only ride I’ve been on is the X-Scream and I loved it!  Let me give you a little back story.  I DO NOT GO ON RIDES.  I have never been on a rollercoaster, nor do I plan to ever go on one, but for some reason I decided I had to go on a ride on top of the Stratosphere.  I have no regrets.  I’m very glad I did it.  It was such an adrenaline rush!  The added bonus was that I was the ONLY person on the ride!  It really is a priceless picture.  Even if you’re not an adrenaline junkie, I would suggest trying one of the rides.  Just bear in mind that you do have to go through security and metal detectors to go to the top of the tower.

3. The Eiffel Tower at the Paris

The Eiffel Tower boasts a spectacular view from and interesting perspective.  Rather than looking down and the Strip and seeing it all in front of you, it’s all around you.  The line can be very long depending on the time of the day, but there is a sign that lets you know how long the wait is before you buy the tickets.  I’ve only seen the view at night and it literally took my breath away.  Also, there are usually coupons in the coupon books that you can find in the cabs, so you don’t have to pay full price.

4. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum at the Venetian

The wax museum is such a fun place to visit.  Although I had been to the museum in NYC several times, there are different figures in the Vegas location.  There is also a haunted house tucked inside.  WARNING: The haunted house is not for the faint of heart!  It’s so much fun to pose with your favorite “celebrities”.  It’s also a lot of fun to see how big or small your favorite stars are because the wax figures are exact replicas.  There are usually coupons for Madame Tussauds in the coupon books also.

5. Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace

Although I haven’t been here in 13 years, I truly remember it vividly.  My father and I have fond memories of the classic cars.  We both have a passion for classic cars and this exhibit was like a dream come true.  We even saw one of Liberace’s cars…it had candelabras on it!  I am planning to return soon to take a fresh look at the cars but I would highly recommend seeing this attraction, even if you’re only slightly interested in cars.

My Favorite Las Vegas Discount Site

My favorite website for Vegas promo codes is SmarterVegas.com. Click here for the direct link.  I highly recommend you sign up for their emails.  They send emails with updated promo codes every 1-3 weeks.  They have promo codes listed on the website without signing up, but you get ones through your email that aren't listed to the public on the site.  SmarterVegas.com is a great resource when booking your Vegas hotel.  I know I hate to pay full price on a hotel room in Vegas and you should too.

If you have a players club card at various hotels, you will probably get offers in your email and in your players club accounts, but SmarterVegas.com often has promo codes that I don't get in my offers.

They also have show discounts.  They don't have codes to ALL Vegas shows, but there are usually quite a few listed.

Click here for Cirque du Soleil discounts via their own website.

Jeff Mitchum Galleries at the Bellagio

A new gallery opened in the Bellagio, next to the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art.  The Jeff Mitchum Galleries opened along the Pool Promenade.  The gallery features photographs taken from the artist’s travels around the world.  Click here for more details on the exhibit and details on a few cool events.

Nightlife Happenings - Events for Week Starting Thursday, May 19

Events for Week Starting Thursday, May 19

Thursday, May 19

Bank (Bellagio) – Bank Thursdays

Blush (Wynn) – 4th Annual Spring Luau

Gold Lounge (Aria) – Open Bar


HAZE (Aria) – Special performance by DEV


Liquid (Aria) – Liquid Industry Thursdays POOL PARTY


TAO (Venetian) – Worship Thursdays

Friday, May 20

Bare (Mirage) – Bare Fridays POOL PARTY


Blush (Wynn) – Miss Nevada USA Send-Off

Chateau (Paris) – Host Nicky Hilton

Encore Beach Club (Encore) – Recess Fridays with b.swim POOL PARTY


HAZE (Aria) – Host Fergie

Jet (Mirage) – Special Performance by Chingy

Marquee (Cosmopolitan) – Benny Benassi

Rain (Palms) – CLASH Fridays with Diplo


TAO Beach (Venetian) – SKAM Fridays featuring DJ Skribble, DJ Gusto and DJ Echo POOL PARTY


TAO (Venetian) – DJ Ross One


WET Republic (MGM Grand) – SpyOnVegas Hot 100 Round 4 POOL PARTY

Saturday, May 21

The Bank (Bellagio) – The Offical 2011 Billboard Awards Pre-Party

Blush (Wynn) – Apolo Ohno’s Birthday Bash


Chateau (Paris) – Nicki Minaj Performing Live!

Gallery (Planet Hollywood) – LL Cool J

Haze (Aria) – Keri Hilson and David Christian Perform


Liquid (Aria) – Host Aubrey O’Day POOL PARTY

Marquee (Cosmopolitan) – Kaskade

Pure (Caesars Palace) – will.i.am


Rain (Palms) – Perfecto with Sean Cyas and Donald Glaude


Surrender (Encore) – Mary J. Blige

TAO Beach (Venetian) – Host Whitney Port POOL PARTY


TAO (Venetian) – Pre-Awards Party Hosted by Joe Jonas


WET Republic (MGM Grand) – Avicii POOL PARTY

Sunday, May 22

The Bank (Bellagio) – JackColton.com May Invasion


Encore Beach Club (Encore) – Pete’s Pool Party ft. Pete Tong and Chris Lake POOL PARTY

LAVO (Palazzo) – Post Awards Party Hosted by Rihanna

Liquid (Aria) – DJ Anna Lake Spins POOL PARTY

Marquee Dayclub (Cosmopolitan) – Regatta Chic Sundays with the Captains of Industry POOL PARTY


REHAB (Hard Rock) – Cee Lo POOL PARTY

TAO Beach (Venetian) – Beatport Pool Sundays with Matt Darey and Glen Morrison POOL PARTY


Vanity (Hard Rock) – Cee Lo

WET Republic (MGM Grand) – F*** Me I’m Famous with a Live DJ Set by will.i.am POOL PARTY

Monday, May 23

Bare (Mirage) – JackColton.com Invasion POOL PARTY


Jet (Mirage) – The Industry’s Top Bartender’s Contest “Saving Vegas One Drink at a Time”


Palms Pools and Bungalows – Cabanas for a Cause POOL PARTY

Tuesday, May 24

Blush (Wynn) – Tony Arzadon Performs Live


Moon (Palms) – Bang! Tuesday ft. Tye Mohawk with High Energy Live Drum Mashups

Wednesday, May 25

Blush (Wynn) – Blush Wednesdays


Ghostbar (Palms) – Snitch Wednesdays Presents Depressed Buttons


Gold Lounge (Aria) – Model Material Wednesdays

Surrender (Encore) – Surrender Your Wednesday with a Live Performance by Calvin Harris

Thursday, May 26

Bank (Bellagio) – Bank Thursdays

Blush (Wynn) – See the Music!


Encore Beach Club (Encore) – Dip and Dance with Amanda Wilson Performing “Seek Bromance” POOL PARTY at NIGHT

 Nikki Beach (Tropicana) – Grand Opening! POOL PARTY

Playboy Club (Palms) – Playboy Calendar Miss June Model Search

Las Vegas Shopping Poll

What is your favorite Las Vegas shopping center?
	Crystals at City Center
	The Fashion Show Mall
	The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
	The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian
	Miracle Mile
	The Shoppes at the Palazzo
	The Wynn Esplanade
pollcode.com free polls

Cosmopolitan Lanai Suite

The Cosmopolitan has added a new suite to its collection.  The Lanai Suite is now on the website.


Check out the details here:

Lanai Suite

It looks really nice.

FYI The Lani Suites start at $750/night

NOTE: I posted this about a week ago but because of some problems on google's end, it was deleted but now I was able to recover it.

Nightlife Happenings

I am starting a new feature called Nightlife Happenings.  I will post it every Thursday and it will be filled club and nightlife information.  Dayclubs will also be featured.  Before I post this week's happenings, I want to give sort of an overview for the regular weekly happnenings.  For example, even if there is no party listed for Vanity on a particular Sunday, it's always a hot place to be on a Sunday night.  Here's a list of the best clubs for each night of the week.  Click on the name of the club for a direct link to their website.

Sunday - Vanity, The Bank, LAVO, Playboy Club

Monday - Marquee, XS, Jet

Tuesday - Pure, Moon, LAVO

Wednesday - Surrender, LAX, LAVO

Thursday - TAO, Tryst, HAZE

Friday - ALL major clubs

Saturday - ALL major clubs

Events for Weekend Starting Thursday 5/12

I posted this on Thursday but because Google is having issues, it was deleted. So, I rewrote it and here it is, better late than never I guess. I have deleted the events from Thursday and Friday, since they are over. This is a feature that I will post every week. It will be posted every Thursday.

Events for Weekend Starting Thursday 5/12

Saturday, May 14

Gallery (Planet Hollywood) – Angel Porrino

Haze (Aria) – Haze Saturdays

Liquid (Aria) – Scooter and Lavelle Saturdays POOL PARTY

Marquee Dayclub (Cosmopolitan) – Robbie Rivera Live! POOL PARTY

Marquee (Cosmopolitan) – Max Graham spins live!

Moon (Palms) – Clinton Sparks performs

Palms Place Pool (Palms Place) – Corona Light Pool Tour Sunset Session ft. Eric Cubeechee

Rain (Palms) – Paul Okenfold presents Perfecto

WET Republic (MGM Grand) – Audrina Patridge hosts her birthday celebration POOL PARTY

Sunday, May 15

Bank (Bellagio) – Team Sundays

Blush (Wynn) – Noche Latina

Encore Beach Club (Encore) – DAYSTAR Sundays: Steve Aoki and Lil Jon POOL PARTY 

Ghostbar (Palms) – Ghostbar Sundays with performances by Seb Fontaine and Sir Thomas

Lavo (Palazzo) – Lavo Sundays with DJ VICE

Liquid (Aria) – DJ Erra POOL PARTY

Marquee Dayclub (Cosmopolitan) – Regatta Chic Sundays POOL PARTY

Rehab (Hard Rock) – Rehab Sundays at the Pool POOL PARTY

TAO Beach (Venetian) – Beatport Pool Sundays with Above and Beyond POOL PARTY


WET Republic (MGM Grand) – F*** Me I’m Famous POOL PARTY

Monday, May 16

Bare (Mirage) – Corona Light Pool Tour Sunset Sessions ft. DJ Homicide POOL PARTY

Marquee (Cosmopolitan) – Marquee Mondays with DJ VICE

Tuesday, May 17

Blush (Wynn) – Sneaker Head Party

Lavo (Palazzo) – Dirty South

Wednesday, May 18

Ghostbar (Palms) – Snitch Wednesdays with Residents Dave Fogg and DJ Mike Attack

Lavo (Palazzo) – Old School Wednesdays with a performance by Rev Run

Surrender (Encore) – Lil Jon

Thursday, May 19

Bank (Bellagio) – Bank Thursdays

Blush (Wynn) – 4^th Annual Spring Luau



Twitter

Are you following me on Twitter? Be sure to follow me at twitter.com/LVglamourous
I am trying to reach 100 followers by Friday. If I reach 100 followers by Friday, I will make a donation to my favorite hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Las Vegas Taxi Cab Directory

I want to provide my readers with some taxi information.  Of course, it's easy to grab a cab at a hotel, but what do you do when you want to go off the Strip?  You need to have a phone number of a cab company so you can return to your hotel.  Also, I want to provide some of the fare information.

The base fare is $3.30, which means as soon as you open the door to the taxi, the meter will read $3.30
Each additional 1/13 mile is $.20, which means it is $2.60 per mile
There is an airport pick up fee which is $1.80
There is a waiting time fee which is $30/hour if you need a cab to wait for you somewhere (maybe while you take a picture in front of the Welcome To Las Vegas sign, for instance)

A lot of the cabs accept credit cards now, but keep in mind that a lot of them still DO NOT accept credit cards.  Always have enough cash on you just in case you end up in a cab that does not accept cards.

Always remember that it is against the law to hail a cab on the Strip.  When you need a cab, you must go to a hotel valet.  There is always a designated area for cab drop offs and pick ups at the hotel valets.  If a valet puts you in a cab, make sure to tip him a few dollars.  Not all hotels have someone putting you in a cab, though.  For example, I was at Hooters a couple of years back and there was no one at their entrance to get me a cab.

Here's a few phone numbers:

A-Cab Company
(702) 369-5686

Ace Cab Company
(702) 888-4888

ANLV Cab Company
(702) 888-4888

Deluxe Cab Company
(702) 568-7700

Desert Cab Company
(702) 386-9102

Henderson Taxi Cab Company
(702) 384-2322

Nellis Taxi Cab Company
(702) 252-0201

Union Cab Company
(702) 888-4888

Vegas Western Cab Company
(702) 888-4888

Virgin Valley Cab Company
(702) 888-4888

Western Taxi Cab Company
(702) 736-8000

Whittlesea Blue Cab Company
(702) 384-6111  

Criss Angel

I'm not ashamed to say that I've been a fan of Criss Angel's for years now.  Although I still haven't read a good review of his Cirque show, Believe, I am still a fan.  But now, I like Criss Angel even more.  Through Make A Wish, he granted a wish for two terminally ill teens.  I know the story is a few days old now but I really think everyone should read about this kind act.  The link is below.
Criss Angel

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day! Be sure to treat your mom like a princess today.

Fantastic Map

I found a fantastic map that outlines the history of Las Vegas. It is definitely worth taking a look at. It's organized through a great timeline. I was able to see what hotels were on the strip during my parents' first trip in the 70's and what hotels were on the strip during my first trip in the 90's. The map starts at 1930 and finishes with 2007. Be sure to click on the hotels for more information and pictures. I HIGHY recommend checkout out the link below.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/history/map/

Mother's Day on the Strip

Here's a mini Mother's Day guide for those who will be in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 8, 2011. Remember to give your mom a big hug and kiss!


Good Mother's Day brunch options:


Aria Buffet - My personal favorite buffet
7am - 4pm

Bellagio Buffet
7am - 4pm

Spice Market Buffet (Planet Hollywood)
10am - 4pm

Sterling Brunch (Bally's)
9:30am - 2:30pm
* Be sure to make a reservation ASAP at 702-862-5138 *

Wynn Buffet
8am - 3pm

Something a little different for mom...

Mothers and Grandmothers can ride the mechanical bull for free on Mother's Day at PBR Rock Bar in Miracle Mile.
If you or someone you know actually tries this, please send the pictures to glamourouslasvegas@gmail.com

I would also love to see pics of you and your mom celebrating Mother's Day in Las Vegas...it doesn't just have to be on the mechanical bull :-)

Suggestions? Comments?

I want to hear from you! What features do you want to see on the blog? Do you have any comments on what you've seen already? I want to know what you, the readers, think about the blog so far. Please send all of your comments and suggestions to glamourouslasvegas@gmail.com and don't forget to follow me on twitter at twitter.com/LVglamourous

Cinco de Mayo in Las Vegas

Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone!
Here's a list of what's going on in Vegas today:


Agave Restaurant at 10820 W. Charleston Blvd
4pm - 11:59pm
Live music, DJ
$3 tacos, $5 Blue Agave margaritas, $3 Modelo


Blush at the Wynn
10pm
Sexy Senorita contest with over $3,500 cash and prizes


Cabo Wabo Cantina at Miracle Mile Shops
11am - 11:59pm
Rock and Roll Cinco de Mayo with drink specials and a raffle for a Sammy Hagar signed guitar


Carnival Court at Harrah's
1:30pm - 11:59pm
Live entertainment, DJ


Club Azul at 115 7th St
10pm
Live music


Crazy Horse III at Playground at 3525 W. Russel Rd
11am - 11:59pm
$5 Patron shots and $5 Coronas


Dos Caminos at the Palazzo
11am - 11:59pm
DJ and live entertainment
$5 food and drink specials in the lounge from 5pm - 7pm


El Segundo Sol at the Fashion Show Mall
11am - 11:59pm
Shot girls will be on hand with tequila shots all day
"Loco Hour" will go on all day


Eve Nightclub at City Center
10:30pm
DJ
$5 Karma Tequila shots


Hussong's Cantina at Mandalay Bay
11am - 11:59pm
Mariachi band
Most Interesting Man in the World contest begins at 7pm
$3 Dos Equis drafts, margaritas starting at $5 and $6 nachos


McFadden's at the Rio
9pm
MANY drink specials including $5 margaritas and $20 endless Coors Light drafts
FREE drinks for local and college ladies from 10pm-11pm
Beer pong tournament starting at 10pm


Murphy's Law at 1590 E. Flamingo Rd
5pm - 11pm
Entertainment and giveaways
$3 beer, $5 specialty drinks and $10 buckets


PBR Rock Bar at Miracle Mile Shops
8am
MANY food and drink specials including a $5 menu


Rhumbar at the Mirage
2pm - 5pm
Mariachi band


rm Seafood at Mandalay Bay
7pm - 11pm
The ultimate Cinco do Mayo surf and turf - part of the proceeds will benefit Three Square Las Vegas


Rockhouse at 3535 Las Vegas Blvd South
10am - 5am
$5 cover charge
Beer pong tournaments and a dunk tank


Sin City Brewing Company at the Flamingo
11am - 11:59 pm
$5 tequila shots, cocktails and beer specials


Tacos and Tequila at the Luxor
11am - 11:59pm
Hosted by Erik Estrada and Tamra Barney
MANY food and drink specials including tequila shots, wings, quesadillas and more


Tao at the Venetian
10pm
Hosted by E!'s Chuy

Saber-off at the Bellagio

Tomorrow, May 5th, at 3pm, in front of the Bellagio fountains, there will be a saber-off to kick off Vegas Uncork'd. 35 chefs and sommeliers will saber champagne bottles at the same time. If you are in Vegas, I would highly recommend catching this saber-off and getting a few pictures. Please email pictures to glamourouslasvegas@gmail.com if you do.

Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas Poll

What is your favorite Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show?
	Criss Angel Believe
	KA
	LOVE
	Mystere
	O
	Viva Elvis
	Zumanity
pollcode.com free polls

Cirque du Soleil promotions

Do you love Cirque du Soleil as much as I do? Here's a link to the Vegas promotions:
CDS Vegas Promotions

List of Resort Fees

I feel like a topic that comes up often is resort fees. Smartervegas.com has posted a pretty great list of all the resort fees with details. Here's the link. I hope you all find it helpful.
Resort Fees

New Restaurant.com Code

There is a new Restaurant.com code out today. Use code MOM to get 80% off. I know I will be using it today!

My Vegas Playlist

I have a playlist on my iphone filled with only Vegas songs. I usually listen to them on the plane going to Vegas but I also listen to them randomly while I'm working out or just laying in bed. Here's my list:

Viva Las Vegas by Elvis - a Vegas classic! This song just screams VEGAS!

Waking Up in Vegas by Katy Perry - just a happy song that puts me in the Vegas mood!

A Good Run of Bad Luck by Clint Black - a little bit more mellow but still a great Vegas song.

Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis - this is a personal favorite because I still remember sitting on the bed of the Flamingo (when it was still called the Flamingo Hilton) and watching the movie Fools Rush In. This song was in the movie and even though it was 13 years ago, I remember it like it was yesterday. This song is extremely sentimental to me.

Luck Be a Lady by Frank Sinatra - this song just has to put you in the Vegas mood! I always picture the Rat Pack when I hear it. Ahhhh Old Vegas!

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas by Brandon Flowers - this is not necessarily a popular song but it is a great one. It feels like a love song to Las Vegas. It doesn't just talk about the glorious side of Vegas, it talks about the dark side but it is a spectacular song. The writer/singer is from Las Vegas and you can tell how much he loves his city. He is the lead singer of the band, The Killers.

Animal by Neon Trees - I just relive the Camp Vegas commercials every time I hear this song!

Does anyone else have any other favorite Vegas songs?

Danny Gans

Wow! It's been 2 years since the great Danny Gans has passed away. He was a very big part of Las Vegas Entertainment and will live on in our hearts forever. RIP Danny. xoxo