Am I The Only Person With Mixed Emotions About The Mirage Closing?

The Mirage closed its doors for good this week and there have been many people mourning the loss. I feel strange because I’m not mourning the loss of The Mirage. I’m a moody person with big swings. This week the swings went from emotional to emotionless. I’ve had strong feelings about The Mirage closing for […]
Vegas News | The Mirage Closing Next Week, Trop Readies The Boom And Great Happy Hour At Palms

I visited The Mirage for the last time this week, before the Mirage Closing next week. I’ve had so many great memories at The Mirage but those ended before Hard Rock International purchased the casino from MGM Resorts. The property has felt dark and dingy for the past few years. The Mirage needs some TLC […]
Where Do You Spend The Most Time and Money in Las Vegas?

I’ve been doing too much research this year. Every now and then something appears that makes me curious about the differences between the TravelZork community and the typical Las Vegas visitor. The two are not the same. Las Vegas casino revenue has less to do with gaming than ever – especially on the Vegas Strip. […]
Vegas News | Cosmopolitan And Caesars Palace Moving Games Around, $5 Blackjack, And NFR Is Staying For 10 More Years

Lots of Vegas News for this one, but first let’s look at all the changes happening at Cosmopolitan. My Identity offers from The Cosmopolitan dried up last year since I stopped visiting so often. When I saw that Identity Gold would be downgraded and matched to MGM Rewards Platinum when the changeover happens I decided […]
Are Increasing Prices And Worse Gaming Changing Your Las Vegas Experience?

Visiting Las Vegas evolves for many of us. Some will keep the same routine while others experiment for a couple of reasons. Some want a new Las Vegas experience while budgets change (up or down) for others. Between visiting a lot and now living in Las Vegas my preferences seem to change every few years […]
Vegas News | The Eagles Confirm Sphere Shows, July 4 Fireworks Update And More Fontainebleau?

The Eagles are coming to Vegas, more on that in a bit. This might be a bit meta, but let’s start the Vegas News this week with a Vegas news roundup from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). You might notice some of the info in the last Vegas News or below. Enjoy […]
Vegas Hits And Misses

Las Vegas is always changing. Some ideas work and some don’t. That’s one of the reasons why visiting Las Vegas regularly is appealing to so many people. There’s always something new to see or do. At the same time, many visitors find the things they like and continue to enjoy them. Chain restaurants and bars […]
Vegas News | More Dead In Las Vegas, New Display At Bellagio And Fontainebleau Extends Tier Match

In Vegas News: MGM Resorts opened a new display in the Bellagio Botanical Gardens & Conservatory. Enjoy a few pics of “Higher Love” below. While you’re at it, bring me a “Higher Love”. Fontainebleau extended the tier match promotion into September. Get more details here. The Sphere added more Dead Forever shows. See a video […]
Rio Rewards Overview

Rio Las Vegas is now an independently operated casino owned by Dreamscape Corp. This is the first time the casino-hotel isn’t under the Caesars Rewards umbrella in more than two decades. The casino now operates its loyalty program aptly named Rio Rewards. The property is just west of the Vegas Strip on Flamingo Rd. next […]
Fontainebleau Rewards

Before we get into Fontainebleau Rewards, let’s get you familiar with the only property where those rewards can be used. Fontainebleau Las Vegas is a 67-story, vertically integrated luxury resort on the north end of the Vegas Strip. After sitting dormant for over a decade, the big blue casino resort finally opened in Dec. 2023. […]