For a half-century now, the Tropicana Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip at Tropicana Avenue put the “bling” in “gambling” was the epitome of fashionable travel. With its balconied rooms, its world-class showroom, its “Folies Bergere” showgirls from Paris, its 60-foot tulip fountain, and gaming of all kinds, it was nicknamed “Tiffany of…
Designed by acclaimed New York firm AvroKO, Social House combines rich color patterns with a modern wood and steel based design. Each room encompasses it’s own unique identity to create a flowing pattern of tranquility, perfect for dining and lounging. Very advant guard…they even have their own MySpace page. The head chef spent more than…
I took a flight simulator ride at NASA a few years ago. My daughter said I turned as green as the swiss cheese on the moon. It was exhilirating but I don’t know if I’d plunk down $3,500 for the real deal from Zero Gravity Corp and Sharper Image. But that’s what they’re offering per…
It combines cutting-edge architecture with design. World-class shopping with haute couture. Enticing bistros with exciting casinos. A sophisticated gallery scene with year-round sports and recreation. Breathtaking performing arts with cultural events. An enviable climate for living and sports with a business environment. All this and more describes the new CityCenter Las Vegas, a new urban…
I’ve stayed in high-end hotel suites for hundreds of bucks a day in the US, Australia and other locales. But most of the time, I wasn’t paying for it personally –– the company or clients for whom I worked was. Now that I’m a consultant, I’m a bit tighter fisted. But if money is no…
If you get tired walking around your local mall or fighting the crowds during the holidays, you better sit down. The world’s largest mall, with 1,500 stores, just opened in China, offering roughly 6.5 million square feet of shopping and amusement, just north of Hong Kong in the booming factory-belt area known as Donggun City….
When most of the country is frozen over with snow and ice, maybe it’s time to take a trip out to the desert, where the weather is temperate and the nightlife is hot. Las Vegas is known for the gambling and parties, but there’s also great shopping to be had. Especially at the Fashion Show…
A recent survey has shown that 9 out of 10 people like chocolate. (Most likely, the 10th lied.) I suspect that “likeâ€? is putting it mildly; I’m willing to bet that when it comes to chocolate, it’s a matter of love. Which brings me to ethel’s chocolate lounge, a place where chocolate lovers can linger…
Cavalia, the spectacular equestrian odyssey, is heading to Las Vegas as part of its North American tour. Now on the road for three years, the spectacular show will be presented under its familiar White Big Top at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino. The show opens November 16, 2006 for a multi-week engagement. I saw…
For years, I’ve visited one of the first themed room hotels: The Madonna Inn in Pismo Beach, CA. Now, of course, there are a plethora of art themed hotels throughout the world. Disney World in Florida has a resort to fit any budget and taste. But none of these is as extravagant, innovative or interesting…
What’s the best place anywhere in the world for a getaway with the girls –– that won’t cost an arm and a leg? My sister and others I know have ventured to Las Vegas to celebrate their milestone birthdays with drinks, dancing, shopping and shows. But what about New York, the beaches of Florida or…
Cirque du Soleil has created a series of absolutely amazing shows with horses, water, clowns, acrobats and more. What’s next? The Beatles, as “Love” honors the music of the Fab Four under the musical direction of former producer Sir George Martin. The show will be performed in a custom-built theatre at the Mirage Las Vegas….