Why I’m Skeptical of Top-Tier Hotel Status (and How to Be Your Own Elite)
The chase for top-tier hotel status can feel like running on a hamster wheel—lots of effort, not a lot of payoff. For years, I played the status game. I booked inconvenient hotels, paid inflated rates, and took the long way home just to rack up elite nights. But as the years (and loyalty program “enhancements”) […]
New Caesars Rewards Prestige Credit Card: Spend to Earn Status
Comenity Bank (Bread Financial), in partnership with Caesars Rewards, launched the new Caesars Rewards® Prestige Visa Signature®, a $149 annual fee credit card offering bonus Tier Credits, casino perks, and even direct funding for Caesars online gambling. I make a case for why this card should be considered and explain why I aim to add […]
Vegas Strip Adjacent: Where To Find Cheap Eats, Drinks, and Gambling A Few Steps Away From The Tourist Trap
This is the first part of a short series on where to find value adjacent to the Vegas Strip, or “Vegas Strip Adjacent”. These casinos are between 100 steps and a couple of traffic lights west of the tourist trap we love. Sometimes I feel like a broken record because Vegas is always changing, and […]
Vegas News | Bellagio Boat, Paris Is Hard All Day, And More Vegas Deals
The rumors about a second Carbone in Las Vegas are true. This location will take over the Picasso space at Bellagio. It won’t just be Carbone 2: Electric Boogaloo, it will be a seafood-focused restaurant. That makes sense as long as Lago is open and still great. Read more here. The most fun quote from […]
Las Vegas Hotels DO NOT Have to be Expensive
Let’s break the myth that Las Vegas is an expensive destination. I give real-world, actionable hotel examples and options for my upcoming July-August 2025 Las Vegas vacation. Vegas Isn’t Just for High Rollers It pains me to read people spreading the myth that Las Vegas is expensive. In reality, Vegas is one of the best […]
Holsteins Is Still The Gold Standard
I probably had burgers at Holsteins 25 times when it was open at the Cosmopolitan. I enjoyed the burger joint a lot, but I understood why the property would want to refresh its roster of restaurants, regardless of how much I enjoy the place. When I first started visiting Holsteins, I sampled a few different […]
Dia’s Travel Corner: We Don’t Talk About Panama
If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring somewhere bold, beautiful, and just a little bit off the beaten path—but wondered if it’s truly doable—let me introduce you to Panama. I don’t know why Panama doesn’t get more attention, but after four trips (and counting), I’m convinced Panama is one of the world’s most underrated gems, and […]
Vegas News | Summer Deals, Fireworks, And Downtown Butts
The first order of business is the July Fourth weekend. One night celebrating 🇺🇸Three epic fireworks shows 🎇July 4, 2025 – live viewing from our pools🧨 @GVRcasino 🧨 @redrockcasino 🧨@durangoresortlv https://t.co/rI6IFgdKJm pic.twitter.com/nEYtJwF9u6 — Station Casinos (@stationcasinos) June 2, 2025 Seven casinos are shooting July Fourth fireworks this year: You can watch for free or pay […]
Dining in Vegas with New Chase Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables Benefit
Las Vegas is a great choice for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders to extract value from thenew $300 Chase Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables benefit. With ties to Caesars Rewards,visitors will also earn Tier Credits and Reward Credits thanks to the Chase benefit. Recently, Chase announced a refresh of its Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card, adding manybenefits […]
MGM Grand Might Be The Best Las Vegas Bachelor Party Casino Resort
A Las Vegas bachelor party is like no other, simply because Las Vegas is a great place for a bachelor party. Everything you could want to send a groom into marriage is available here. Inside the city, there are some casino-hotels that offer most bachelor party activities such as lodging, fine dining, entertainment, clubs, spa […]