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The volcano

On February 26, 2023June 13, 2024 By EditorIn AttractionsLeave a comment

The volcano outside The Mirage Las Vegas hotel is an iconic attraction on the Las Vegas Strip. It has stood at the front of the Mirage since the hotel opened in 1989. It was completely renovated in 2008 with a new soundtrack added from The Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart and Indian tabla star Zakir Hussain. …

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The Forum Shops

On February 19, 2023March 9, 2023 By EditorIn ShoppingLeave a comment

The Forum Shops is the main shopping mall connected to Caesars Palace. You can enter by the newer entrance fron the strip (right opposite Harrahs Las Vegas) or from within the Caesars Palace casino itself. It's a mix of around 145 shops and 15 restaurants. The grander entrance is the one from the Strip. This …

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Alexxa’s

On February 19, 2023May 19, 2025 By EditorIn Food & drink2 Comments

You can't beat a strip view on a beautiful Vegas day, and a chance to relax over a cocktail and watch the world go by up and down the strip. Alexxa's is a great location to do just that and is perfectly located strip side of Paris Las Vegas. There's a large outside terrace, and …

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Bus travel in Vegas

On February 14, 2023January 21, 2026 By EditorIn Transport4 Comments

If your are tired of walking or trying to save money on taxis, busses in Vegas provide an easy and cheap way to get around. I've used the busses a lot, even when I've had a hire car. The day and three-day tickets provide really good value and you can hop on an off easily. …

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Cirque du Soleil shows

On February 5, 2023February 23, 2023 By EditorIn ShowsLeave a comment

Vegas is renowned for it’s lavish shows and headliners. One group in particular has several shows running at multiple hotels, that’s the Cirque du Soleil. The first ‘Cirque’ show in Vegas was Mystère at Treasure Island which started in 1993. There are currently six shows that play to over 9,000 people every night, that’s around …

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