Clear Reserve in Europe: The Free Airport Security Hack More Travelers Should Know
I love when someone drops a travel tip so casually that it almost makes me mad I didn’t know it sooner. That happened when Dia Adams mentioned this to me on a call. Her point was simple: for families, airport friction matters. A lot. And once I did a proper QA pass on this, I […]
Using Bilt Cash for Cheap Dining in Las Vegas
Thanks to the Bilt Palladium credit card and Bilt Cash, I easily saved $25 on dinner in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is one of the best destinations for value, especially for hotel rooms and dining. In the past, I wrote about how to save money on food and hotels in Vegas, and now we have […]
Money on My Mind: What Vegas Visitors Are Really Paying For
On the surface, I’m not particularly price sensitive, but I definitely care about how much I spend. Deep down, I’m always paying attention and looking to get the best bang for my buck. I imagine much of the TravelZork community feels the same. That’s why we all try to maximize rewards, points, and miles. I […]
From Las Vegas to the Living Room: Bringing the Kiwi High-Roller Experience Home
High-roller gambling used to be associated with the Las Vegas Strip, private tables, high betting limits, and personal hosts moving discreetly between guests. That image was tied to place. Now, many New Zealand players are finding comparable premium features through digital platforms, including Online pokies at Vegastars NZ. Instead of crossing oceans, they access high-limit […]
The Vegas Fees: Vegas Basketball Team Announced
Last week NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced Las Vegas and Seattle as expansion teams. “Today’s vote reflects our Board’s interest in exploring potential expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle – two markets with a long history of support for NBA basketball,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “We look forward to taking this next step and […]
Vegas News | Vanderpump Debuts New Rooms, Deal at Luxor and Excalibur and Early April Fool’s At Resorts World?
In Vegas News a couple of weeks ago, I shared that MGM Resorts had plans for some kind of “value” promotion. Well, here it is. MGM dropped a $330 all-in deal for Luxor and Excalibur. The key to this price is that it “starts at” $330. Prices could be higher. Regardless of your opinion about […]
Tier Matching & VIP Perks: Maximizing Value Across International Casino Loyalty Programs
Tier matching has become one of the most strategic tools within global casino loyalty ecosystems. Instead of earning elite status from scratch through months of play, some programs grant equivalent tier levels based on verified status from competing operators. Platforms such as Vegastars Australia participate in a broader industry conversation around loyalty optimization, where players […]
Booking MGM Rewards Comp Cruises
MGM Rewards offers a compelling cruise value proposition: two comp cruises per status year for MGM Platinum members… but the booking process may not be straightforward. Here are some tips for booking both the MGM Gold and MGM Platinum cruises. In 2025, MGM Rewards added an Oceanview comp cruise for members who earn Gold status. […]
The Las Vegas Visitor Profile Reminds Us How Few People Stay In Complimentary Rooms
The annual Visitor Profile Study by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is heaven for a data dork like me. It’s 50 pages of numbers to read that may or may not provide insight into who visits Las Vegas and how and where they spend time and money. Some things never change. Almost nobody […]
Vegas News | Fertitta Negotiating To Buy Caesars, Nobody Stays In Comp Rooms, and Did Circus Circus Really Install Kitty Claw Machines?
Let’s kick this off with what could be huge Vegas News. Tilman Fertitta is the last man standing to buy Caesars. A deal isn’t done, and it will take time to close, given regulatory approvals across all jurisdictions where the company operates casinos. Get the scoop here. Fun fact: the last time Fertitta tried to […]