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Hotel Review – Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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Located slightly off the strip, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino was built in 1995 by one of the co founders of the Hard Rock Café. The hotel has undergone two extensive expansions since and now rests on 16.7 acres. Of note, The Who’s bassist John Entwistle died in the hotel in 2002, although the [...]

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Hotel Review – Las Vegas Caesars Palace

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Caesars Palace is one of the few hotels on the strip that has a significant history, with construction beginning in 1962. The original hotel’s tower had 680 rooms, quite significant for the time, but today’s Caesars Palace features a whopping 3,348 rooms. Unlike many hotels from the same era, Caesars Palace has been able to [...]

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Paris Las Vegas Hotel Review

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Harrah’s Paris Las Vegas Hotel is exactly what the name implies a hotel that is themed after the famed city in France. One of its most noted structures is the 5/8ths scale, 541 foot replica of the Eiffel Tower but you’ll also find many other noted replicas on the property including the Montgolfier Balloon, the [...]

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Las Vegas Monte Carlo Resort Review

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The Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas started its life in 1994 as the Grand Victoria but was quickly shortened to Victoria and then changed altogether and became the Monte Carlo. Initially the resort was designed to appeal to middle income tourists with lower prices and European style luxury. In May of 2009 [...]

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Hotel Review – New York New York Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

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New York New York Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip uses the theme to create an environment that oozes New York City in many ways. The first and most obvious way is the architecture which features several skyscrapers, the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. There is even a half scale replica [...]

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Circus Circus Hotel Review Las Vegas

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Circus Circus Las Vegas first popped up on the strip in 1968 and originally featured a traditional American style circus but in 1997 the hotel changed its theme to a Quebec Cirque du Soleil style circus and added a 35 story tower. The hotel is much more kid friendly than most on the strip and [...]

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Las Vegas Luxor Hotel

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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From the moment you step foot in Hershey Lodge Hotel 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Las Vegas Excalibur Hotel Review

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The Excalibur Hotel, the medieval-themed, castle-shaped hotel in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, may not be the most glamorous accommodation in the city, but the dependable Excalibur offers good, solid value for money in a prime Vegas location. The hotel is also one of the more family-friendly places to stay on the Las [...]

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Gaylord Palms Hotel Review

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This luxury style resort is conveniently located within minutes of Walt Disney World (about 1.5 miles from the main gate of the theme parks) and 20 minutes from the Orlando airport. The resort itself is located on 65 acres of land that are beautifully maintained, while the hotel contains a spectacular atrium that fills the [...]

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Disney Port Orleans Riverside Hotel Review

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The charm and appeal of this resort is obvious from your first arrival at this moderate Disney location. The theme of the resort is a Louisiana Bayou, with its plantation style and rustic style guest rooms. The mansion type rooms are part of the Magnolia Bend section of the resort, while the rustic lodge type [...]

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Westin Long Beach Hotel Review

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The Long Beach Hotel is located on Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach California. The hotel is located resonably close to both Los Angeles Airport and Orange County Airport. Local nearby attractions include the Long Beach Aquarium, Pine Ave Market, Shoreline Park, Rainbow Lagoon Park, and across the street from the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. [...]

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Walt Disney Polynesian Resort Review

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The Polynesian at Walt Disney World is a deluxe class resort in the Magic Kingdom area. The Polynesian (or “Poly”, as frequent visitors refer to it), was one of the first resorts to be built at Disney World.
The close proximity to the Magic Kingdom makes it a very popular hotel choice for Walt Disney World [...]

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Walt Disney World Wilderness Lodge Hotel Review

Walt Disney World Wilderness Lodge Hotel Review

This Disney deluxe class resort is located in the Magic Kingdom area, between the Contemporary resort and Fort Wilderness. The “theme” of this resort is that of a National Park, as the entire resort has a lodge feel that captures the spirit of the American West in the early 1900’s. The parking area is conveniently [...]

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Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Lodge Review

Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Lodge Review

Opened in 2001, this Disney Deluxe resort is located about one mile from the Animal Kingdom Park. The theme of this resort is an African Savanna and Lodge. Everywhere you look, you will see the animal theme from the architecture to the live animals in the savannas. The lodge has nearly 1300 rooms and is [...]

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Wynn Hotel Review

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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 for the [...]

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Beatles-Themed Hotel Opens in Liverpool

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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 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 1964.
The rooms at the [...]

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Romantic Hotels – Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn

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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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Walt Disney Caribbean Beach Club Review

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This moderate class hotel located in the Epcot area has over 2000 rooms spread over a sprawling 200 acres. When you arrive at the resort complex your first stop will be at the Custom House, the hotel’s lobby area – here you can check in, buy theme park tickets, make dinner reservations or visit the [...]

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Treasure Island Las Vegas

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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