October 23rd, 2008
The Old West comes back from the dead with Bonnie Screams Haunted Ghost Town.
Located just outside of Las Vegas, on the 144-acre Bonnie Springs Ranch, the ghost town spans a quarter mile of a creepy looking restored haunted ghost town.
Along the way you’ll encounter a few monsters and ghouls thanks to the [...]
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October 6th, 2008
Today’s Matchbook Monday is one that I picked up during a trip made to Las Vegas earlier this spring. I attended an event catered by Circo, one of the fine dining restaurants at the Bellagio.
Circo offers upscale Tuscan fare (and corresponding upscale prices) in elegant surroundings that over look a faux Lake Como. [...]
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October 4th, 2008
When it comes to shows and attractions, Las Vegas is known for its over-the-top productions, and Halloween is no exception.
Circus Circus presents Fright Dome, ranked as one of the top five scariest haunted attractions for two years running.
Full of haunted houses (five), live freak shows, rides, scare zones and a few more surprises, Fright [...]
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September 27th, 2008
Some final photos from BlogWorld Expo – these representing a busy night of Karaoke singing at Ellis Island Bar & Casino.
Any faces there that you recognize?
Photo credit: personal collection
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Tags: BWE, Las-Vegas
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September 25th, 2008
Some photos from the b5media booth at BlogWorld Expo.
The poker table was a wonderful conversation area, with lots of player vying for some gaming consoles, games, cameras, and lots of other great electronic prizes.
Ed, the Vice President for Social Engineering & Development was also a big hit – especially with the ladies!
Photo credit: personal [...]
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September 18th, 2008
Arrive in Las Vegas to a beautiful sunny day, and around 90 degrees.
Checked into my hotel, got settled in my room, and then met up with some friends for a little Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream. Big ice cream fun with Darcie, Franca, Rachel, and Darren-O, the latter the only one who abstained [...]
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September 16th, 2008
What are YOU doing this weekend?
I’ll be heading to Las Vegas for an extended weekend of fun, friends, frivolity, and a little education thrown in.
Yes, it’s time for Blog World Expo, where bloggers, would-be-bloggers, friends-of-bloggers, and folks who just want to know what this blogging is all about, gather to share knowledge, war stories, ideas, [...]
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August 11th, 2008
I have a trip to Las Vegas next month, and I kept that in mind in choosing today’s Matchbook Monday.
On my last trip to Las Vegas, I visited Tao Restaurant, Nightclub, and Lounge. Located in the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian (3377 Las Vegas Boulevard South #2025, Las Vegas), it attempts to [...]
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August 2nd, 2008
Head to Las Vegas with all the “cool kids” of blogging for the 2008 BlogWorld & New Media Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center on September 20th-21st. An exclusive “Executive & Entrepreneur” conference will be held the day before on September 19th.
Now in its second year, the only industry-wide trade show, conference, and [...]
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July 29th, 2008
No, it’s not Venice. It’s the Gondola ride at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Okay, it’s a little touristy, and it’s definitely NOT Venice, but it’s still a bit of romantic fun away from the flashing lights and noise of the casinos. You need to take a break from the fast paced action [...]
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