Vegas News | Busy July In Las Vegas, Lady Gaga Returning And Robo Puppies At Resorts World

Vegas News August 29 2021 | Busy July In Las Vegas, Lady Gaga Returning And Robo Puppies At Resorts World

Once again, we’ll start with a quick COVID-19 update since it isn’t going anywhere quickly. Plus it has been a busy July in Las Vegas. Businesses are choosing to give priority to those who are vaccinated against the virus. Last week we told you that the Las Vegas Raiders requiring proof of vaccination for entry to watch games at Allegiant Stadium without a mask. This is a team policy as Allegiant Stadium will allow all guests – vaccinated or not – for other events like the Guns N Roses concert on Friday.

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?

Enjoying Legal Marijuana in Las Vegas

Marijuana Vegas Vacation

I assumed using marijuana was just smoking a joint or blunt or eating a pot brownie. There are actually many ways of enjoying marijuana in Las Vegas that I didn’t know about.

Vegas News | Drama, Data and Fighting

Vegas News 14 April 2019 | Vegas News | Drama, Data and Fighting

We’re going to start off the Vegas News this week with a little baseball. I want to share the picture of the new Las Vegas Aviators mascots because…well, you need to see this.

Vegas News | A Little From Vegas, Outside Of Vegas And ZorkFest

TravelZork Las Vegas News 3 June 2018 Vegas News | A Little From Vegas, Outside Of Vegas And ZorkFest

Whew! ZorkFest, 360 Vegas Vacation, and Memorial Day Weekend are gone and life is almost back to normal! The combination of learning, partying, and a day off for a holiday weekend was something else. This weekend was more than just a hang or conference. There’s really a great supportive community that loves casinos in Las Vegas and beyond.

Vegas Firsts – Day Two [Cher + Jackpots + Birthday Cake!]

Vegas Firsts Cosmo 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.

[Act Fast] Southwest Airlines Fares Have Moved Lower!

Southwest Unveils “Coco”-Themed Boeing 737-700 Aircraft

Today, March 2, 2018, Southwest Airlines fares from Philadelphia to Las Vegas have moved lower. The bulk of the lower fares are in April and May but some go into June. Southwest Airlines fares usually move in multiple markets, so check your departure city.

Steve Wynn | The King Has Fallen, But The Kingdom Will Thrive

Steve Wynn and Sinatra

Steve Wynn took all the lessons learned with the Golden Nuggets, both in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, and turned them into the Mirage, the resort that became the model for themed resorts for years to come. That success has driven us through the wild success of Bellagio, Wynn and Encore, Wynn Macau and Cotai, and the wildly inventive ideas coming to this day with Wynn Paradise Park, Wynn West, and Wynn Boston Harbor.

Marc’s ZorkFest 2017 Wrap Up

ZorkFest

Last year, Michael told me about an idea to have a conference that would discuss maximizing travel miles and points and casino rewards. Ya know, bringing TravelZork dot com to life. What a great concept. The idea went dark for awhile and popped up just a few months ago. ZorkFest 2017 was ready to go!

Vegas News | Las Vegas Travel Is Changing

TravelZork Las Vegas News 28 January 2018 Vegas News | Las Vegas Travel Is Changing

Wow, what a week in Las Vegas. Sometimes it’s true, where there’s smoke there’s fire. I thought there would be a big announcement coming from Wynn Resorts and there most certainly was a big announcement.

Southwest Airlines | Points Learning from Scratch

Southwest 737 MAX 8

Most people know about the Miles and Points world, but many think it’s too complicated or time consuming to enter. It doesn’t have to be. You’ve got to start somewhere with any endeavor that is worthwhile.

Vegas News | Looking Back At 2017 And Ahead To 2018

TravelZork Las Vegas News 31 December 2017 Vegas News | Looking Back At 2017 And Ahead To 2018

Looking back I think it’s safe to say that 2017 was an interesting year Las Vegas. There was plenty of news and I’m happy to say that we’ve never missed a week sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly of what’s happening in Las Vegas.

Finding Low Fares on Southwest Airlines

Southwest Unveils “Coco”-Themed Boeing 737-700 Aircraft

Southwest Airlines is generally, still the best airline to fly if you’re looking for reasonably priced and convenient domestic flights, but since they upgraded their reservation system in May, it is more difficult to find deals and those that you do find, may be for flights with bad connections or at odd times. Low fares can disappear quickly, in a matter of days, or even hours.

ZorkCast TravelZork Podcast | Booking Mistake (“deal”) Fares

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Today we talk about airline “deal” fares, often referred to as mistake or error fares. I provide an overview of the process and also some tips and tricks. It is important to understand that booking these airline fares are not for the risk adverse. If you do not like to gamble, it is probably something that is not for you.

ZorkCast TravelZork Podcast | Optimising One Night Luxury Hotel Stays

ZorkCast powered by TravelZork

Today I’m going to briefly be talking about optimising one-night luxury hotel stays, focusing on the FHR American Express Program. I’m going to give you some broad strokes on what to look for and how you can basically turn a one night hotel stay into an almost full two-day getaway.

Blackjack and Brews At The Linq Las Vegas

Blackjack and Brews At The Linq

If I am at The Linq and someone wants to play low limits blackjack and won’t go to another casino, I’d steer them to the pit that offers better beer. At least I’m getting good suds and more alcohol with each drink than I would in the rest of the casino.

Las Vegas Hotel Luxury | 2 Of The Top 10 Luxury Hotels In The United States

ARIA LAS VEGAS | Las Vegas Hotel Luxury | 2 Of The Top 10 Luxury Hotels In The United States

Luxury is defined as “the state of great comfort and extravagant living.” By definition, everything in Las Vegas could be considered luxurious. When I think of Las Vegas Hotel Luxury, I’m thinking the best of the best. Las Vegas does luxury the way few other cities in the world do. Great service and amenities are almost second nature and provided seemingly without effort.

Norwegian to London | 99 Bucks, a Backpack, and a Dreamliner

Norwegian to London | 99 Bucks, a Backpack, and a Dreamliner

Most people think a getaway to Europe has to be expensive and troublesome. If you are willing to make a few simple sacrifices and travel light you can have a great adventure to London for very little expense and logistics thanks to Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Miles, Points and Travel “Habiliments” | Weekly Round Up

Miles, Points and Travel "Habiliments" | Weekly Round Up

When I get a free moment, I sift through posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, and share some of the best stuff. Think of this as an extension of your travel “habiliments.” (Or, just maybe someone bet me $100 I wouldn’t be able to work the word habiliment into a blog post this week… maybe..)

Where You Can Eat Like A High Roller — At The Airport

In the olden days of airport dining, you were lucky if you could eat a fast-food burger or drink a low-end cocktail. But airports understand that travelers are demanding better food and drink options, and they have stepped up their efforts to deliver. World-class high-end dining and celebrity chefs are flocking to airports to feed masses with more high-end food choices. Below are seven great airport restaurants to try during your travels.

Instagram Travelspiration | Top Travel Couples You Must Follow

instagram travel couples

In this month’s episode of Instagram Travelspiration we are looking at some of the top travel couples that are sure to make even the most loved up twosome feel jealous! We are talking about the most adventurous globe trotting partnerships out there.

Sunday News | Vegas Travel, Business, Tech, Sigma Derby And More

TravelZork Las Vegas Sunday News 30 October 2016

Sunday News had a short break from the action. As a writer, the lack of news was a nice break from the usual week in Las Vegas. However, I knew the following week would be different when I saw a few new rumors shortly after we posted last week. Unlike last week, there’s a lot of news so let’s just get to it.

Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 3

Previously, I covered the steps that led me to consider my first cruise and the education I received trying to navigate my way through the complex process of booking a cruise without destroying my wallet. Cruise Hacking has proved to be a whole new animal with some elements of Airline and Hotel Hacking, but with a whole new vocabulary to learn. In this last installment, I’ll cover my lively and informative phone conversations with NCL’s customer service agents, the details and lessons learned, and how I finally booked and paid for my first cruise, ever.

Thailand | The Beautiful Ao Nang Beach Of Krabi

Ao Nang Beach Krabi Thailand

Krabi – Ao Nang is located in the far south of Thailand on the Andaman Sea. It has an international airport across town from the beach areas and although there are separate terminals for international and domestic flights. Ticketing is located in the international terminal. You don’t need a pre-approved visa to visit Thailand. Many […]

Be Prepared | Communications – Part 5

Be Prepared Communications Foreign Language

Previous articles in this series covered the following topics in the “General Information about X” (where “X” is the country/ies I will be visiting) document I prepare for every trip outside the U.S. Part 1: obtaining foreign currency, currency-related scams, etc., Part 2: choosing, using and protecting the “plastic” you carry with you, Part 3: […]

Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 2

Cruise Hacking Guide

Previously, I had gotten as far as the Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) website where I was met by some really confusing and vague language about how much cruise my money would buy. I had picked out a 7-day cruise on the 2nd newest ship in their fleet, the Norwegian Getaway, and it looked like I […]

Mexican Street Food | More Than Just Tacos

Mexican Street Food

Tacos are a favourite food of people from all over the world. They are covered in guilty pleasure toppings, and are always full of flavour! You can’t think of Mexico without the word Taco popping up in your head. Granted it may be after the words Sombrero, Tequila or Siesta. But get this. You may […]

Delta Faces Less Turbulence Ahead — Literally

Delta Air Lines Turbulence

When the computer system meltdown of Delta Air Lines suddenly and unexpectedly occurred in the wee hours of the morning on Monday, August 8, 2016, Steve Kaye — the partner and chief business Zork of TravelZork who is also known as SteveHacksTravel — kept you updated with this article as the airline struggled for several days […]

Travel Hacks | Plan Ahead With Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Plan Ahead Travel Hacks

Plan Ahead If you want to keep your travel expenses as low as possible, you’ve got to plan ahead. It surprises me when people don’t take the time to stalk low airfares for trips they know they are going to be taking. There’s really no excuse not to get the best fares within the US […]

Marriott Announces Fall 2016 MegaBonus Program

Marriott Mega Bonus Fall 2016

Marriott Rewards has announced a new, MegaBonus campaign where members can earn 50,000 Rewards points through one of two different options that best fit their style of travel. By registering here, both new and current Rewards members can opt in to the promotion of their choice. ·      Option 1: Earn 10,000 bonus points for every […]

Be Prepared | Sound Advice For Frequent Travelers

Be Prepared Communications Foreign Language

Stuff happens…all the time! Try as one might, there is no sure-proof way to prevent “stuff” from happening and, when it does in a foreign country, it can color one’s vacation in a negative way..

Delta Introduces Delta One Suites – With Doors!

New Delta One Suites With Doors

It came as a big surprise when I opened up my news feed and saw that Delta had announced the “World’s first all-suite business class introduced in Delta One.” Delta customers could use some good news right now given last week’s system meltdown..

Breaking: Chase Sapphire Reserve Card – The Last Great Card Offer?

Chase Sapphire Reserve Close Up

UPDATE – 09:30 EDT – 22 August 2016 There is now a live link available online. The intro page does not mention the 100,000 Ultimate Rewards Point Bonus. Caveat Emptor everyone. UPDATE – 14:00 EDT – 21 August 2016 There are isolated reports of some Chase customers being able to apply and be approved for […]

Ritz-Carlton Enhances Benefits For Their Credit Card Holders

Ritz Carlton Lion Logo

Ritz-Carlton, the most recognized luxury brand in the Marriott portfolio of hotels, is upping their game with improvements to their co-branded Chase credit card. The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card is being upgraded to the VISA Infinite platform, which carries with it a number of new benefits. New Benefits Unlimited $100 discounts on two or more […]

Yellow Fever Certificates Now Valid For a Lifetime

yellow fever

Instead of for a maximum of ten years, the international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever is now valid for the lifetime of the person vaccinated effective as of Monday July 11, 2016, as officially amended and directed by the World Health Organization — and this lifetime validity applies automatically to all existing and new certificates beginning […]

Flash! | UK To Las Vegas – £274 Roundtrip

UK To Las Vegas

£274 fares from the UK to Las Vegas and the western United States are popping up all over the place right now. This one is on Virgin Atlantic and that’s always a fun experience.

Sunday News | Lots Of Sports News + Station Casinos Turns 40

Lots Of Sports News + Station Casinos Turns 40

I’ve been on vacation all week but I love Las Vegas and always keep track of the news. I won’t be going too deep on the news items this week but I will share some highlights. Here’s a quick look at what happened in Las Vegas over the past week. The Beat is closing – […]

Unlimited Business Class Travel Between Newark, London and Paris?

Unlimited Business Class Travel Between Newark, London and Paris? Yes — But…

If you find yourself commuting regularly between Newark, London and Paris and prefer to be assigned a seat in the business class cabin for every flight, you may be in luck, as La Compagnie — an airline which offers only business class — is giving you the opportunity to enjoy an unlimited amount of flights within […]

Polaris | United’s Bid To Make Their Premium Cabin Stand Out

Polaris | United's Bid To Make Their Premium Cabin Stand Out

United Airlines has announced a rebranding and reinvention of their premium cabin(s), Polaris, that will launch on December 1st, 2016 with new inflight food and beverage experiences, new custom bedding from Saks Fifth Avenue, new amenity kits and the new United Polaris lounge in Chicago.

TripStreak | Search For Flights Based On Your Priorities

TripStreak | Search For Flights Based On Your Priorities

Tripstreak allows you to search for flights based on a set of prioritized preferences. Using these preferences The TripStreak engine then displays flight results and generates a TripScore, which provides a means of ranking results that meet your list of priorities with the preferences you have set in your profile.

Who Wants To Run The World’s Busiest Airport? – Part 1

Who Wants To Run The World's Busiest Airport? - Part 1

This is part one of a multi-part article that focuses on the growth of Atlanta’s major airport, ATL, Delta Airlines role in shaping its growth and strategic vision, and the often rewarding, often contentious role played by the General Managers of ATL.

Sunday News | Topgolf To Booking Flights To Las Vegas

Vegas Top Golf Booking Flights

Much of the news in the past couple of weeks has been around the business side and the future of Las Vegas. That’s not entirely the case this week. There was a good amount of news that will directly affect upcoming visits to Las Vegas. Some of the news is immediate and some will let […]

Travel Trends | Low Cost Airfare To Las Vegas Is Exploding

low cost airfare

Useful Insights For Future Travelling To Las Vegas Airport air traffic reports aren’t the most exciting things to read about Las Vegas but they offer useful insights. When looking at a market like Las Vegas tourism and travel data often help explain some things that are on the mind. Hotel occupancy rates may help explain […]

This Is How You Increase The Value Of Your AAdvantage Account

AAdvantage Account

REMINDER: Reevaluate Your AAdvantage Account Before March 22, 2016. American Airlines announced specific devaluations of their AAdvantage program that go into effect on March 22nd. The changes include substantial increases in the number of miles required to redeem business and first class travel to Asia and Australia. For example, a partner award on CX (Cathay […]

Casino Review | Let’s Take A Closer Look At The Linq

Las Vegas The LInq Casino

Linq Las Vegas Casino Despite its lack of an overt 1980’s theme and overly simple logo, The Linq casino is really unlike most that you’ll find in Las Vegas. Remember, this is a casino-hotel designed specifically with millennial casino customers in mind. Creating a property for younger customers while still satisfying the older core customer […]

Hotel Review | Deluxe Room At The Linq Hotel

Linq Hotel

Deluxe Room At Linq Las Vegas Hotel Even though I live in Las Vegas now I still take my annual winter vacation on the Vegas Strip. This vacation usually means minimal work and lots of fun. This vacation was once again a success. The original plans for this vacation had half of the group staying at […]

How Millennials Are Changing Hotels and Loyalty in Las Vegas

Millennials

…Continuing a look at millennials in Las Vegas (Part 1: A Look At Millennials In Las Vegas) Hotel Experience The best and worst thing about millennial travelers is that they want a unique hotel experience. It’s great because this will help mold the next generation of experiences at hotel properties. It’s bad because hotels will tinker […]

American Airlines: Going For Great! – Earning Elite Status

AA AAdvantage Elite Status

As a regular member of American’s AAdvantage frequent flier program, for each mile flown, one ReDeemable mile (RDM), one Elite Qualifying Mile (EQM) and one Elite Qualifying Segment (EQS) is earned. Also, a variable number of Elite Qualifying Points (EQP) based on the fare bucket/class is earned when flying on American Airlines and oneWorld Partners. One […]

Las Vegas | Uber Is Back In Vegas + LAS Airport (pick-up/drop-off)

Las Vegas | Uber Is Back In Vegas + LAS Airport (pick-up/drop-off)

Note : Updates, including details on surge pricing, are at the end of this article. A few weeks ago we told you that UBER would return to Las Vegas and that it would be better than the first time. UBER’s (for now, uberX) return to Las Vegas is indeed better and it will continue to get even […]

American Airlines: Going For Great: Earning Miles For Award Travel

AAdvantage Program Earning Miles

In a nutshell, there are two type of miles: Elite Qualifying Miles (EQM) and ReDeemable Miles (RDM). While EQM will allow you to earn elite status, the RDM are the mileage currency that allows you to book award travel on American Airlines and oneWorld Alliance partners. Here are a few ways to earn miles: Flying on American […]

American Airlines: Going For Great!

This will be a multi-part series on why the American Airlines AAdvantage program is a great frequent flier program. We will go over the benefits of American Airlines and the oneworld alliance providing strategies to maximize the benefits this program offers to domestic and international travelers. There will also be emphasis on the benefits of elite status in the American […]

Welcome! (another new blog!)

WELCOME! I hope to share my love of miles+points, as well as quirky travel and casino trivia.  My goal is to provide unique content, written personally.  I will also try to keep things brief and to the point.  I have been following the miles+points world since the early 1980s (yes, I was only in my teens). […]