If you have a need to get in touch with an embassy or consulate while staying in Las Vegas, it’s important to realize that the city is not a hub for these offices. In fact, there aren’t any embassies in Las Vegas at all (you’ll need to head to Los Angeles for that). There are honorary [...]

If you’re looking for the world’s largest, most outrageous Halloween costume party, you’ll find it in Las Vegas. Whether they’re here for Memorial Day, Labor Day, New Year’s Eve or any random day of the week, visitors to Sin City love to party it up, so it shouldn’t be any surprise that the Strip comes alive [...]

Every night of the week there are thousands of seats at dozens of shows waiting to be filled in Las Vegas. These shows are often permanent fixtures and many have customized theaters to accommodate their performances. The problem isn?t figuring out if you should see a show when you?re in Las Vegas but rather which show [...]

The Las Vegas arts scene has been around for many years, but it wasn’t until 2002 when a non-profit organization known as Whirlygig, Inc., began hosting First Friday that the arts community in the city was made more accessible to everyone. First Friday has turned into a huge block party and arts street festival (encompassing [...]

Because it is located away from most of the mainstream hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino has to be able to stand on its own. As such, the dining options at the resort are plentiful, ranging from hip Mexican cuisine to around-the-clock cafes. Rare 120 A classic steakhouse with a new age [...]

Celebrate Mexican Independence, Vegas-style | Las Vegas Blogs On September 16, Mexico is celebrating 200 years of independence. Celebrate in style in Las Vegas ~ here's a complete listing of all the events taking place. Spa 101: Tips for the Newbie | Las Vegas Blogs Great tips for people visiting a Las Vegas spa (or any spa for [...]

When most people are heading out to grab a pizza, they mention that they’re simply going out for pizza. In Las Vegas, if you’re planning on going out for pizza, you make special mention if you’re going to Metro Pizza. Locally owned and operated, Metro Pizza is a Las Vegas Valley favorite. It is frequently voted [...]

It’s pretty much a straight shot from Phoenix, Arizona, to Las Vegas, though you’ll need to make your way through a few small towns that lie between the two. There are also a number of direct flights from Phoenix to Las Vegas, and visitors are welcome to take the bus as well. Phoenix to Las Vegas Driving [...]

Most people don’t choose the middle of fall for travel, but October in Las Vegas is actually a great time to visit. This is the time of the year between the crowded Labor Day weekend and the packed holiday season. Because school is in session, there aren’t a lot of kids on the Strip, and [...]

It doesn?t matter if you take a taxi, hop on the bus or use the Las Vegas Monorail, you?ll have to pay a fee to get where you?re going. But for people who are either staying at or interested in visiting Mandalay Bay, Luxor or Excalibur, there is a fast and free option for getting between [...]