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Alternative Destinations to Las Vegas

January 16, 2021 by Victoria Walsh1 Comment

Whether it's a roll of the dice, a flip of a card, a last-second buzzer-beater, or a pull of the slot handle, heading out for a weekend in Las Vegas can be a thrilling experience. There's nothing quite like the bright lights, atmosphere, and overall vibe of America's Sin City. Believe it or not, there are places worldwide that give Las Vegas a run for its money. If you're getting tired of the desert scenery in America, check out these four … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Australia, Canals, Casino, Culture, Desert, Fishing, Food and Wine, Garden, Hong Kong, Macau, Monaco, Museum, Resort, Restaurants, Singapore, Street Food, Surfing, Village

The Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip

December 3, 2020 by Rik BloomLeave a Comment

2020 has been about as disastrous a year as you could imagine from a travel perspective. Let’s be honest, even as things gradually start returning to some approximation of normality, the idea of jumping on and off planes is still not the most attractive one right now. Yet in the face of adversity comes opportunity, and one thing that many of us have been able to do this year is to explore different types of travel, perhaps taking a closer look at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Art, Australia, Beach, Casino, Culture, Desert, Flowers, History, Italy, Journey, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Nightlife, Restaurants, Road Trip, Seafood, Trekking, Wine Tasting

Mat Franco – Magic Reinvented Nightly to Return to the Linq Hotel December 17, 2020

November 19, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 19, 2020) – Magician MAT FRANCO has announced that his award-winning show, MAT FRANCO: MAGIC REINVENTED NIGHTLY, will resume performances at The LINQ Hotel + Experience beginning Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. “To say I’m excited to get back to work is an understatement!” said Mat. “I do magic to bring people happiness, laughter and amazement. I think we all could use more of that right now, so I’m thrilled we can provide people with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Casino, Caves, Culinary travel, Drinking, Los Angeles, Nightlife, Restaurants, Spa, Sports, Technology

Under The Radar: Louisiana Is One of the USA’s Off-The-Beaten-Track Destinations

November 12, 2020 by Chloe SunderlandLeave a Comment

America is home to some of the world’s biggest and best tourist destinations: Disney World, the Grand Canyon, Times Square and the Rockefeller Center to name a few. However, there are some places in the US that might just offer something a little bit different. Off the beaten track are some small towns outside New Orleans, which itself is quite a famous place for Mardi Gras, amongst other things. Lafayette, approximately a two-hour drive from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Canyon, Casino, Culture, Festival, Food and Wine, Grand Canyon, History, Louisiana, Mardi Gras, Music, New Orleans, Times Square

The 10 Best Things to do in Sikkim

September 23, 2020 by Rob Oosterwijk2 Comments

Step out of your comfort zone and view the delights of the world around you. Here we take you on a tour of Sikkim, a small state in the northeast of India that is bordered with Tibet. Sikkim is a visual pleasure that marries mountainous terrains with the simple life. This place is more than a window to the Himalayas as you are about to discover. We share with you the Top 10 Best Things to do in Sikkim. You will discover new lands, culture, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Casino, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Garden, Helicopter, Hiking, Himalayas, History, India, Internet, Mountain Climbing, Resort, Sports, Trekking, Walking tour, Wildlife

10 Bucket-List Worthy Places to Visit in Canada

August 19, 2020 by Michelle ThomasLeave a Comment

Canada is a vast country. It’s rich mix of cultures offers many places to explore: historic cities, untouched landscapes and natural beauty. Canada is an intriguing place to visit, and the author Michelle Thomas is an expert on the subject. Distances between cities and tourist hotspots can be substantial. While on the road, read a book or play some games with the best Canadian online casino. But before then, join us as we travel North to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Alaska, America, Architecture, Beach, Beer, Bicycle, Bridges, British Columbia, Canada, Canals, Casino, Cruising, Culture, England, Fishing, Food and Wine, Garden, Hiking, History, Hot springs

Lago di Como, Bellagio – Italy – June 2020

June 1, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

This International hot spot for inspirational natural beauty is world renown. The lake itself resembles the figure of a headless person in mid stride - with the two legs forming the main parts of the lake. Old small towns are perched at times precariously on the edges of its steep shores. Roads are narrow, steep and very windy. Bellagio (otherwise known as the "pearl of Lake Como) is one such town very popular with tourists for its scenic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Casino, Italy, Public Transportation, Shopping Mall

Land-based Casinos in New Zealand

May 24, 2020 by Trent SissokoLeave a Comment

Online casino has its strong points, especially if we consider that it’s constantly evolving and provides a pretty realistic playing experience these days. However, it still can’t replace that good-old feel we all have when we enter a classic brick and mortar casino. Therefore, a big number of players still prefer land-based casinos, mostly because of the atmosphere it brings. New Zealanders can enjoy traditional casino experience as well. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beach, Casino, Culinary travel, Food and Wine, New Zealand, Restaurants

The Dream Walker by Larry Prosor

May 1, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

Peter Martinez is the Wave Dancer, a surfer in modern day California. He is also a Native American (Noqoto tribe) whose job is to dress up as an "Indian Chief" for his tribe's casino. Not able to conform to the rules of the casino he soon finds himself without a job - fired by his mother. At the core of the story is a battle between environmental protection and an oil company, (appropriately named ENRG) who want to develop part of their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Art, California, Casino, Caves, History, Surfing, Village

Top Water Sports to Enjoy While on the Road

April 12, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

Some of my favorite activities while traveling are participating in a variety of water sports. Over the years I've often traveled to islands (especially in the Caribbean) where water sports are a part of the culture and often a part of people's daily lives. I've participated in the following water sports ... and you can to :) Stand up Paddle Board - my first introduction to stand up paddle boarding was a few years ago in Bermuda. During my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Anguilla, Bahamas, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, Bermuda, California, Caribbean, Casino, Cruising, Culture, Paddle Boarding, Resort, River Rafting, Sand, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, Sports, Surfing, Switzerland, Traffic

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