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Las Vegas Luxor Hotel

November 3, 2009
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The Luxor in Las Vegas was one of the first fully themed hotels on the strip with its ancient Egyptian décor. Building for this pyramid shaped hotel began in 1991, the same year Treasure Island and the MGM Grand broke ground. In 2007 the hotel was renovated and many of the ancient Egyptian touches were [...]

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Las Vegas MGM Grand Hotel Review

October 19, 2009
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The current MGM Grand in Las Vegas is actually not the first MGM Grand, the original was opened in 1973 and was one of the largest hotels in the world at the time. In 1986 the original MGM Grand was sold to Bally Entertainment Corporation and became Bally’s Las Vegas. The new MGM Grand was [...]

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Mandalay Bay Hotel Review

October 5, 2009
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Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip is a luxury hotel owned by the MGM Mirage. Oddly enough the top four floors are used by the Four Seasons Hotel but the rest are open to Mandalay Bay guests. In addition, there is a 43 story tower connected to Mandalay Bay which contains the hotel at [...]

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Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas Review

September 21, 2009
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The Bellagio Las Vegas knows how to do luxury, in fact they’ve earned a AAA Five Star Diamond Award. The Bellagio opened in 1998 and was instantly considered one of the most luxurious hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Their luxury lies in grace and elegance most exemplified by their world famous fountains. Bellagio is [...]

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Las Vegas Mirage Hotel Review

September 8, 2009
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Smack dab in the middle of the Las Vegas strip is the Mirage Hotel and Casino, an old timer by Vegas standards. Built in 1989 the hotel will be celebrating its 20th anniversary throughout 2009. At its conception the Mirage was a new idea, a destination in itself with its famed volcano, lobby aquarium, and [...]

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Hershey Lodge Hotel

July 22, 2009
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From the moment you step foot in Hershey Lodge Hotel [web] you will know that you are in the chocolate capital of the world. That being said, this is a high class hotel with a lot to offer. Simply put, this hotel has everything that you could possibly need as a traveler, plus much more.

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Baltimore Waterfront Hotels

April 29, 2009
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Baltimore is nestled against the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay, perfectly situated to give visitors incredible views of the surrounding scenery while they take in all that Baltimore has to offer. The next time you’re visiting the area, make sure to take advantage of the scenery by staying at one of Baltimore’s many beautiful [...]

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Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotels

April 15, 2009
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Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is the most photographed and visited of the city and has remained it’s main cultural center since the 1970s. When you stay at one of the many inner harbor hotels you will be able to enjoy all that the area has to offer, mostly on foot. There are plenty of dining choices [...]

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Historic Baltimore Hotels

April 2, 2009
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Baltimore, the “City of Neighborhoods”.  When most of us think of historic cities on the east coast of the United States, we probably think of Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C., or even New York City, but the fact is Baltimore belongs on that list.  For most of its nation’s history, Baltimore has served as one of [...]

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The Atlantic City Casinos: Caesar’s Atlantic City

March 21, 2009
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Next stop on our series of posts on Atlantic City Casinos we have Caesar’s Atlantic City

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The Atlantic City Casinos: Borgata

March 10, 2009
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This is a series of posts talking about the different casino properties in Atlantic City – next is the Borgata.

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The Atlantic City Casinos: Bally’s

March 2, 2009
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This will be a series of posts talking about the different Casino properties in Atlantic City – first up is Bally’s Casino.

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Wynn Hotel Review

March 19, 2008
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Opened in the spring of 2005, the Wynn Las Vegas is one of Las Vegas’ tallest buildings. Once the site of the legendary Desert Inn Resort, the 215-acre property combines the “Old Las Vegas” tradition with new technology, such as high-speed Internet connections and VOIP technology, in all of the guest rooms. Named [...]

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Las Vegas’ Bellagio Resort Hotel

March 11, 2008

Bellagio is a AAA Five-Diamond rated luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA.

The Bellagio Hotel, named for a small village in Italy’s lake district, is one of Las Vegas’ finest and most luxurious hotels. Built in 1998, the Bellagio is known for its elegant decor and fixtures, its [...]

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Beatles-Themed Hotel Opens in Liverpool

February 15, 2008

Liverpool, the city that raised John, Paul, George, and Ringo, has just opened a new four-star hotel, designed in the Beatles’ honor. The 110-room Hard Days Night Hotel opened on February 1 in renovated 19th century mercantile building, located in the city’s Cavern Quarter. The hotel is named after the group’s second movie, released in [...]

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Romantic Hotels – Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn

February 11, 2008

Few places in the world are as dramatic and scenic as Northern California’s Big Sur, located along the Pacific Coast just south of Monterey. The sparsely-populated area boasts spectacular views as the Santa Lucia Mountain rise abruptly from the ocean. It’s a perfect spot for a romantic getaway or honeymoon.
Hidden among the hills are a [...]

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Cocoa Beach – Orlando’s Beach Resort

January 28, 2008

Orlando may be located in the middle of the state, but you don’t have to give up on the idea of a beach vacation in order to see Disney World. Cocoa Beach, located along Florida’s east central coast is just an easy hour’s drive away. The Space Coast, as that area is called, is a [...]

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Treasure Island Las Vegas

November 26, 2007

If you traveled to Vegas in the last several years, then surely you’ve seen the captivating swash buckling pirate show in front of the Treasure Island Hotel. In keeping with the “sin city” theme, the Treasure Island Hotel has upped the ante and incorporated some lusty ladies known as the Sirens into the show. Somehow [...]

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MGM Grand Las Vegas

November 22, 2007
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In the city that never seems to sleep, you’re still going to need a soft pillow to lay your head on. The 30-floor MGM Grand Las Vegas, is just the place.

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Bellagio Las Vegas

November 20, 2007

Las Vegas is a gamble, you can win the jackpot or you lose the shirt off your back. To get the most gambling out of your hard earned cash you’ll want to explore free entertainment options and the Bellagio is loaded with inexpensive options.
The Bellagio hosts what is probably Las Vegas’s most popular free [...]

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Mirage Hotel Las Vegas

November 16, 2007
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If you have ever driven to Las Vegas, you know that the city itself appears out of nowhere as a mirage. You’re driving through the desert, with nothing but land and cactus around you, and suddenly you catch a glimpse of a vibrant, sparkling city of lights. Upon arrival, you discover (of course) that it [...]

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New York, New York in Las Vegas

November 15, 2007

Las Vegas’ New York-New York Hotel and Casino brings a little bit of the “Big Apple” to the desert.
Opened in 1997, New York-New York features more than 2,000 guest rooms and suites and over 84,000-square feet of gaming space. In addition, the outside of the hotel, which is created to resemble a variety of [...]

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Paris, Las Vegas!

November 14, 2007
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Anyone who has ever seen a clip of the wonderful Las Vegas strip could not have failed to have seen the Eiffel Tower, but why would it be there? This is the world-famous Paris Hotel and for an American a stay here is like going to Paris–but without the jet lag and bad currency conversion [...]

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Experience the Luxor, Las Vegas

November 13, 2007

Why travel all the way to Egypt when you can see the Sphinx and a pyramid at the Luxor in Las Vegas? In fact, it’s even better than heading to its namesake, the town of Luxor in Egypt, because they don’t actually have any pyramids there.
JStaying at the Luxor is a real experience. The hotel [...]

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Oregon’s Salishan Resort

October 11, 2007

Oregon’s spectacular, rugged coastline is reason enough to visit that area, but the Salishan Spa & Golf Resort makes enjoying the scenery and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest all that much more memorable.

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Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom

October 8, 2007

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Detroit Royal Park Hotel

August 10, 2007

When you are thinking of destinations for a weekend getaway, Detroit probably isn’t the first city to come to mind. While Detroit is known best for being the Motor City and Motown, it’s also the hub city for the American auto industry that fighting to survive, it just doesn’t seem like it’s the happiest place [...]

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Hotel Palomar San Francisco, CA

August 8, 2007

San Francisco is one of the most dynamic cities in the United States, and millions of people from around the world visit every year to hang off a cable car, sample Ghirardelli Chocolate, and hike across the Golden Gate Bridge. Choosing a hotel in San Francisco can be a bit tricky. Ideally, when [...]

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Ritz Carlton Montreal

August 7, 2007

The Ritz hotel group has never really been synonymous with budget accommodations, unless maybe you have Madonna’s travel budget. In fact in many locations around the world, such as Paris, a 1-night stay at the Ritz can be the equivalent of a person’s weekly take home pay! However, The Ritz Carlton Montreal offers affordable luxury [...]

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Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom

January 10, 2007

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