January 13, 2021 Blackjacker1979

Retrospective: Wynn Palace and Design DNA

Most hotel operators, especially those in the hospitality world, are known for touting the word revolutionary. Revolutionary new designs, services, offerings, and amenities are all the rage in the PR buzz word dictionary for hoteliers today. Is Wynn Palace Design revolutionary?

Sahara Las Vegas
February 15, 2020 Marc

SLS Becomes New SAHARA Las Vegas

I recently visited the renovated SAHARA Las Vegas for a breakfast meeting and happy hour. The breakfast meeting was the first time my friend and I visited the new Sahara post renovations. Our discussion over coffee about the new Sahara went something like this.

Scenic Brewing - Local Life In Vegas
November 22, 2019 Marc

Local Life In Vegas – Lots of Goodness

Technically, I live in a part of Las Vegas called Spring Valley. I’m one block away from Summerlin and pay less living here than I used to. It’s a nice enough area with plenty of places to visit. Today I am sharing a bit about local life in Vegas.

Vegas Vacation | Caesars Las Vegas
July 26, 2019 Marc

Vegas Vacation Observations

This year my summer break was a week on the Vegas Strip at Harrah’s. Usually, when I visit the Vegas Strip it’s for a meeting or checking out something specific. This Vegas vacation is especially fun because I spend the entire week (mostly) on the Vegas Strip like a tourist without a plan.

Shall we dance? – in Atlantic City, perhaps
April 11, 2019 VegasIntrovert

Shall we dance? – in Atlantic City, perhaps

I finally made it to Atlantic City. I have gone to Vegas 3-8 times a year for the last two decades. I have gone to the other gamblin’ hubs like Biloxi, Tunica (RIP), and even Laughlin (RIP…oh wait that was just the general feeling of near death-ness there). But I finally made it to the East Coast mecca. I needed to get there and opportunity presented itself…in February.

Overrated Vegas | How You Might Be Doing Vegas All Wrong
May 23, 2018 VegasIntrovert

How to Get That 2nd Date with Vegas

ANYWHO… I suspect some of you may be going to Vegas for the first time and/or need a reminder on some things to do and not do if you want Vegas to like you on your next visit…because unless you’re a soulless prude, there WILL be a return…

Treasure Island Las Vegas
May 22, 2018 Blackjacker1979

Treasure Island | A Vegas Story for the Ages

Our destination…the place we could fit the most for the least. That place was the all new Treasure Island at the Mirage. (AKA The OG Encore). And for a splendid night of debauchery, myself and 21 of my peers piled into a room for the night. Buffets and my first slot experience later, Las Vegas became ingrained in me just as it had with my family before me.