ZorkFest Unlocked: How to Find Your Advantage and Make Every Session Count
Advantage travel and gambling conferences like ZorkFest can be both exciting and intimidating. That’s how I felt during the first ZorkFest in 2017. Having a plan before the conference is helpful. It’s nearly impossible to see every seminar at ZorkFest, so knowing which are most important to you goes a long way in getting the […]
Caesars, NOT Caesar’s Palace | Las Vegas
But wait, isn’t it Caesar’s Palace. NO! It’s actually not. Perhaps you have heard of Jay Sarno and his vision. Often when the “apostrophe conversation” comes up, people have no idea what I am talking about. Sometimes, I even like to tell the story backwards.
Evolving With Las Vegas
This week, I was sitting in a panel at Duck Duck Shed, reflecting on Las Vegas—its past and where it’s headed—and I couldn’t help but think about how I’ve personally evolved here. It’s kind of come full circle since I first started visiting just after I turned 21. When I began visiting Las Vegas, I […]
Why Las Vegas Could Never Host The Summer Olympics
Las Vegas has often been touted as a potential host city for the Summer Olympics, mainly by people on various forums and Reddit who mean well. Let’s settle this sh*t once and for all. While the idea may initially seem as outlandish as a high roller betting it all on red, there are several reasons […]
Las Vegas Nightclubs: the 2024 Strip Edition
Las Vegas nightclubs on the Strip are renowned for their opulence, world-class DJs, and unforgettable party experiences. The Rundown One of the standout venues is Omnia Nightclub at Caesars Palace. Known for its colossal size and extravagant décor, Omnia features a dynamic, rotating chandelier and hosts top-tier DJs like Calvin Harris and Steve Aoki. The […]
Food Halls Are All The Rage In Las Vegas
Before I dive into Food Halls in Las Vegas, let’s talk food! I’m a big fan of chef David Chang and have now visited all four of his Las Vegas eateries. Until April, I’d eaten at his Momofuku at Cosmopolitan every month this year since I was already staying at the property.
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?
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.
Hunting For The Best Happy Hour in Las Vegas at Cleaver
I was told about the legendary Happy Hour in Las Vegas at Herbs & Rye when I first moved to town. Today we look at Cleaver Butchered Meats……
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.
Downtown Las Vegas Breweries | A Long (Awesome) Night At Able Baker Brewing
Two breweries recently opened locations in downtown Las Vegas and I was stoked to check them out. My original downtown Las Vegas Breweries plan was to stop by both Able Baker Brewing and the new CraftHaus new taproom.
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
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.
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 | 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.
Vegas Firsts – Day Two [Cher + Jackpots + Birthday Cake!]
DAY 2 [Cher + Jackpots + Birthday Cake!] – I’ve lost count of how many times I have gone to Las Vegas. It has to be more than 100 times. And yet, this last trip still had many firsts for me. It’s what makes the city great. Always renewing itself…just for me.
Vegas Firsts – Day One
I’ve lost count of how many times I have gone to Las Vegas. It has to be more than 100 times. And yet, this last trip still had many firsts for me. It’s what makes the city great. Always renewing itself…just for me.
Trip Report | Las Vegas Winter Vacation
Trip Report | Las Vegas Winter Vacation — I’ve been vacationing in Las Vegas during December almost every year since I turned 21. The trip has gone through many iterations since it started. I’m happy that the “December Trip” still exists with the same group even though I’m living in Las Vegas.
Exploring Las Vegas | Summerlin
Summerlin is a planned community about 20 minutes west of the Vegas Strip. The entire area is beautiful and a well thought out combination of suburbia and what I expected from Las Vegas.
Las Vegas | The Ultimate Wheelchair Accessible Destination
With the majority of physical disabilities occurring at older age, Las Vegas, its hotels and casinos have long been poised to tap into the disability travel marketplace. And tap into it they have!
Welcome to ZorkCast the TravelZork Podcast
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The Problem with (Vegas) People – Summer of Sin : Part 2
People Suck – The Problem with (Vegas) People. But people are also what make Vegas wonderful. To be successful in Vegas at ANY time of year, you need to learn to navigate people.
The Vegas Pool – Summer of Sin : Part 1
Folks, I’ll cut to the chase – while Summer doesn’t officially start until June 20 or 21, Vegas is already heating up literally and welcomes back my favorite time of year. People complain about the heat in Vegas (it’s a dry heat), the unbearable scorch hitting you from every direction, and the dehydration that can never be quenched. Whatever! Drink more and use the sunscreen!
Overrated Vegas | How You Might Be Doing Vegas All Wrong
Overrated Vegas – But, as I learned in high school, popular doesn’t always mean good. So, as you plan your next trip to Mecca, think about these three things…
Monaco | A Little High End Gaming At The Casino De Monte Carlo
A trip to the French and Italian Riviera would not be complete without visiting Casino De Monte Carlo in Monaco for some high end gaming.
These Are The Joys Of The Group Gamble
Group gambling can be super fun AND beneficial if played strategically. In short, the concept is simple: put a pre-set amount of money in a “pot” for all to share (in our case, it was all but my freeplay)..
A Walk Through The Park Las Vegas
..And with this anchor as the grand plan, The Park was born, and on my recent trip to Vegas during a severe bought with the hangover demon, I got to explore this little piece of open space nestled between New York New York and the Monte Carlo..
A Vegas Trip…Episodically | Hookers, J-Lo And A Lot Of Booze | Part 2
A Vegas Trip…Episodically Friday, May 27 – Glitters & Glinda After an actual full night’s sleep, we were finally adjusted to Vegas time. Good thing since we head home tomorrow. DAMN. IT. I got up to gamble at 5 am. I felt shiny. Vegas…at this moment…is shiny. It’s people, however, are not. Let’s count the […]
A Vegas Trip…Episodically | Gambling, Pancakes, Swimming And A Good Show | Part 1
This time I decided to take a different approach on my Vegas trip report… Vegas occurs really as a blur…so here’s the blur:
Video Poker | Listening To My Mentor – 10x Points At Borgata
Video Poker: My mentor (Bob Dancer, unbeknownst to him) made a comment on one of my articles, that I should put myself in a position to bump up to dollars..
Las Vegas | The (Some) People VS The Cosmopolitan Lawsuit: An Update
Cosmopolitan Lawsuit: Who’s Guilty? A while back I wrote about a case that had been brought up as class action against The Cosmopolitan. The suit, Mirkarimi v. The Cosmopolitan, was one that was purely about one thing. Cosmo recorded phone calls without consent. A San Diego attorney went after them. As a guest, I was […]
Lake Charles | Comparison Of The Golden Nugget And Pinnacle’s L’Auberge – Part 4
Part 4 of comparing two casino resorts in Lake Charles. The first 3 parts discussed everything but the casino. Now we talk gaming…
It’s Not Vegas, it’s me…or is it Vegas?
Believe us, you’re going to want to read this! Vegas has a dark side and can most certainly get a little messy: “This is how my love for Vegas was tested”
Las Vegas | Finding A Classic: Cleopatra’s Barge at Caesars Palace
Cleopatra’s Barge – Caesars Palace Las Vegas It would be fair to say that if you walked into Caesars Palace Las Vegas after a nearly 50 year hiatus, a lot would be different. The softly lit exterior of the building is gone, replaced by intricate and heavy Roman colonnades and balustrades. The intimate lounges and […]
Las Vegas | I Survived (Barely) The TI Super Bowl Party
*Disclaimer: I was an invited guest to this one of a kind sports spectacle by another attendee. Thanks to that guy for the weight gain. I think? I never really need much of an excuse to go to Vegas. Someone’s getting hitched? Sure. Bachelor party? Yep. Event? I’m in. The sun came up and I’ve got […]
Las Vegas | Death of the Road Tripper
I’ll never forget the first time I rolled into Vegas. I was in a Ford Windstar full of college kids from my architecture studio, it was 1998.
Gambling | This Is What Happens When The Stars (or Spades) Align
Gambling Gambling isn’t scientific. Sure, its roots and the way the games today are built are mathematically quantifiable. Odds can be calculated, counting can be perfected, and edges can be made when you are a knowledgeable gambler. You can control your bets, take your chances, and use the statistics to maximize your payout not only […]
Biloxi | Beau in the Rain…Bees on the Plane – Part II
Continued from Part I: But today we had sun! GLORIOUS SUN! To the pool! The pool is one big rectangle surrounded by the “VIP chairs”….
Biloxi | Beau Rivage in the Rain…Bees on the Plane
Beau Rivage, Biloxi It’s my first real trip report for TravelZork! So let me get to the reality of what you’ll experience, before I share my visit to Beau Rivage in Biloxi. I have a bit of a smarmy attitude. No, I don’t hate people. Well, I don’t hate ALL people. I’m cynical but not […]
The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas | Just The Wrong Amount Of Wrong
The accusation is that the Cosmo knowingly recorded phone calls made to and from residents of California, a big big no no on privacy grounds in one of the most liberal states in the country.
Introducing VegasIntrovert | Honest, Real and Sometimes Funny!
My first trip to Las Vegas was in 1997. Spring Break. Me (VegasIntrovert) and my (now) wife were going to go camping in the Grand Canyon.
Las Vegas | What Can’t Happen
For years now I have gone to Las Vegas to celebrate my birthday. Much to the chagrin of my friends and family, it’s always my escape, my time to go and…