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Archive for February, 2007

Feb 27 2007

Las Vegas: A Hotspot for Conventions

Published by Jennifer under Hot Cities, Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a hot spot for vacations, weddings, and gambling, but what many people don’t know is that Las Vegas is also a hotspot for conventions. Each year, more than five million convention and trade show delegates travel to Las Vegas, which generates billions in non gaming revenue. The city hosts a great percentage […]

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Feb 23 2007

Mandalay Bay in Vegas A Class Act

Published by Jennifer under Hot Cities, Hotels, Las Vegas

Las Vegas is full of beautiful hotels and resorts, and Mandalay Bay is among the most recognizable and most beautiful sites in the city. Mandalay Bay is seen as one of the most elegant and exciting spots on the Vegas Strip. It sits at the south end of the Strip, and has some of the […]

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Feb 16 2007

Gondolas in Vegas: A Venetian Experience in Sin City

Picture yourself in sunny Las Vegas: you are in the desert, just a few short miles outside of town you will be able to climb Red Rock Canyon, and yet someone suggests going on a gondola ride. Are there gondolas in Vegas? The answer is a resounding yes. A Venetian experience in Sin City is […]

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Feb 15 2007

Get Some Culture in Vegas - Go Museum Touring

Can you get some culture in Vegas? You bet! While Las Vegas is most prominently known for its “everything goes” attitude and its casinos that have earned it the rightful distinction of being a gambling Mecca, there are a variety of opportunities to soak up some culture. One wonderful idea is to go museum touring. […]

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Feb 14 2007

Arrrr Check out Las Vegas Treasure Island Me Laddies

You might not expect to find pirates and buried treasure in the middle of the desert, but that is exactly what you will get at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Now it is better known at the TI the hotel features: nice rooms, a large casino, and great entertainment, including a […]

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Feb 14 2007

A Roaring Good Time in Vegas at the MGM Grand Lion Habitat

The middle of the desert and the Las Vegas Strip might be two of the last places you would think of when it comes to viewing wildlife, especially lions. However, you and the kids can get up close and personal with the big felines at the MGM Grand’s Lion Habitat.
Of course, what is more fitting […]

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Feb 14 2007

Travel Is Much More Than a Vacation for 50-Plus Crowd

Published by Jennifer under Retirement Travel, Travel Tips

New boomer Web site finds top travel dreams of 50-plus Americans include traveling to Hawaii, Europe, Australia and Italy
(ARA) - The days of settling for a quick trip to Florida are over … or so it seems for the 50-plus crowd. What has always been an important part of Americans’ leisure activity is now […]

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Feb 14 2007

Golfing in Las Vegas Of Course

Las Vegas has an endless number of golf courses. Golfing in Vegas is just as popular as gambling in Vegas. The city offer visitors use of public golf courses and championship golf courses such as the Bali Hai Golf Club, Royal Links Golf Club, and Stallion Mountain Golf Club. Most of the Las Vegas golf […]

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Feb 09 2007

The Amber Coast - a holiday gem

By Cort Egan
(NC)-Puerto Plata is on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic - a favourite Canadian holiday destination for years. Also known as the Amber Coast, Puerto Plata is perhaps best known for its fabulous beaches, consistent sunshine, vibrant nightlife and the finest quality resorts in the entire Caribbean.
The aptly named Paradise […]

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Feb 09 2007

Cuba and Sol Melia: A winning combination

Published by Jennifer under Cuba, Travel Spots

By Cort Egan
(NC)-When it comes to service, quality, reliability and great value in a holiday to Cuba, one name stands head and shoulders above the rest: Sol Melia.
Cuba’s Cayo Coco is renowned for its ivory coloured pristine beaches of soft sand with lots of romantic hideaways, and all inclusive TRYP Cayo Coco is […]

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