Caesars Palace Rotunda Torn Down for Las Vegas Grand Prix

Reports are out that this week the Caesars Palace Rotunda is being torn down to make way for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. When built in the 80’s it housed a Disney-style animatronic show. But mechanical and budget issues caused it to be closed after a few years. Since then it has been an interestingContinue reading “Caesars Palace Rotunda Torn Down for Las Vegas Grand Prix”

Pool Season 2023 in Las Vegas Starts Now

It is the first week of March 2023 and the Las Vegas pool season is upon us. Several pools are already open with most to open within the next two weeks. Bring your bathing suit. Most resorts close their pools from around October to March although several resorts keep at least one pool open. OnesContinue reading “Pool Season 2023 in Las Vegas Starts Now”

Happy Birthday Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas!

Here’s a Happy Birthday to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. It opened on March 2, 1999 – can we get a cake with 24 candles? Mandalay Bay was built by Circus Circus Enterprises on the site of the old Hacienda. Circus Circus was so impressed with the Pacific Island paradise themed, 43-story, 3,209 rooms ofContinue reading “Happy Birthday Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas!”

Super Bowl Las Vegas Style

The Super Bowl, or Big Game depending what side of the block you are on is practically a national holiday in Las Vegas. Tens of thousands descend on Vegas every year to see the game and lay bets. Fans of the teams involved who cannot get tickets to the real game in Arizona flock toContinue reading “Super Bowl Las Vegas Style”

Las Vegas Welcome Sign to Honor Ukraine

Las Vegas News – To show support for the sovereignty of Ukraine, the “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign will change colors, starting at sunset tonight (Monday Feb 28th) and running indefinitely, to the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian national flag. As soon as I can I will add some pictures.