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Alila Marea Beach Resort Review: Everything You Need to Know

Last week we spent two nights at the Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, San Diego’s newest beachfront hotel. Perched on the cliff overlooking South Ponto Beach guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and nearby Batiquitos lagoon. Whether you’re on a staycation or visiting from out of town, it’s one of the …

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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Casino Walkthrough

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is the only Las Vegas casino resort that doesn’t charge resort fees, gives you free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel including in your room, and has free self-parking. The hotel celebrated its soft grand opening on Thursday. I stayed on opening night in Canyon Deluxe Grand Chamber King Suite. Stay tuned for …

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Coronado Cafe Steak and Eggs: Cheapest Steak and Eggs in Las Vegas

Looking for the cheapest steak and eggs in Las Vegas? If you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas and if you want a cheap breakfast or late night steak, here’s where you get the best deal on steak and eggs. This is part one of our cheap steak and eggs in Las Vegas series. In …

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Rio Las Vegas Will Rebrand as Hyatt

Rio Las Vegas, the all-suite hotel & casino will rebrand as a Hyatt hotel, under franchise agreements between Hyatt and Dreamscapes. The agreement will allow multiple Hyatt hotels under one roof, similar to the NoMad Las Vegas and Park MGM Las Vegas, Caesars Palace and the Nobu Hotel Las Vegas. The last time I was …

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Vdara Hotel & Spa: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Planning a trip to Las Vegas? If you want space to stretch out, traveling with family or several people, and want to stay on the Las Vegas Strip, consider a suite at the Vdara Hotel & Spa at Aria Las Vegas. You’ll have more room but the hotel doesn’t have a lot of amenities. Great …

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The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Happy Hour

Las Vegas Happy Hour? Yes, please. Here are current The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Happy Hour deals. While you’re getting ready for your trip to Las Vegas and planning what to pack, you may want to figure out where you’re going to drink for less. Several people left comments on my Cosmopolitan Las Vegas walkthrough video …

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Seven Magic Mountains: The Ultimate Guide

Just outside of Las Vegas, the Seven Magic Mountains tower above the desert floor against the backdrop of the McCullough and Goodsprings Mountains. Created by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone the public art exhibit features seven thirty to thirty-five foot pillars of boldly colored boulders. The exhibit unveiled in May 2016 was intended as a two-year …

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All the Best Things to Do in Lynchburg, VA

Some cities you can’t wait to leave while others you want to stay longer. After two days of discovering all the best things to do in Lynchburg, VA, I wasn’t ready to leave. Note: I visited Lynchburg in September 2019 but because of the political climate and possible misassociations with the word “Lynchburg” I chose …

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