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You Can Finally Score at Luxor Now

Las Vegas News Feeds — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:00:15 +0000

It's starting to feel like sleepy Luxor is yawning, stretching and slowly waking up. An often overlooked destination, we're noticing some rumblings inside the pyramid. There's zipline...

Is The Romance Over With LOVE?

Las Vegas News Feeds — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:00:11 +0000

A frequent question we field, especially from Vegas Virgins , is which show should we see? More often than not the answer is Cirque du Soleil 's LOVE . Unless we know the ...

Fire destroys garage, 2 vehicles parked inside

Las Vegas News Feeds — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:00:04 +0000

A garage fire at a southwest valley home Thursday morning displaced two residents, according to the Clark County Fire Department.

Air quality advisory warns of blowing dust

Las Vegas News Feeds — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:00:04 +0000

High winds could create blowing dust across the Las Vegas Valley starting this afternoon, according to the Clark County Department of Air Quality.

New Orleans: 4-star French Quarter stay w/$25 credit, $143+

Travel Deals News — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:00:02 +0000

A TripAdvisor favorite -- now on sale on Travel-Ticker. Stay at the luxurious Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon Street in New Orleans with rates starting at $143, which includes a $25 hotel credit. Travel now-September 30.

Miami: 3- to 4-star Marriott hotel sale across town — $179+

Travel Deals News — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:00:02 +0000

Heat things up in Miami -- save on stays all across town. Marriott is offering low rates at five hotels in Miami, including 4-star luxury stays. Rates start at just $179 for travel now-December 31.

Tropicana: Bagatelle Renderings Leached

Las Vegas News Feeds — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:12 +0000

The folks responsible for the new Bagatelle day night pool hotel thingy inside of the Tropicana have served up a hot dose of renderings to celebrity blowhard blogger Robin Leach at...

Donna Summer, queen of disco, dies at 63

Las Vegas News Feeds — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:09 +0000

Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as "Last Dance," ''Love to Love You Baby" and "Bad Girls" became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes,

Motorcyclist run over by dump truck identified

Las Vegas News Feeds — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:09 +0000

A 71-year-old Las Vegas man fatally struck Wednesday afternoon by a dump truck has been identified as Dennis Michael Grady, according to the Clark County coroner’s

Myrtle Beach: up to 40% off oceanview condo — from $59

Travel Deals News — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:07 +0000

Ocean views and 40% savings -- life's a beach. Stay in a side oceanview condo with a kitchen, balcony, and WiFi at Jonathan Harbour hotel in Myrtle Beach from just $59 midweek. Weekends start at

Cheap Flights on Spirit from $60 R/T – One-Day Sale

Travel Deals News — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:06 +0000

These discounted rates are available to the airline's Fare Club members and non-members alike.

SLS Architectural Model Unveiled

Las Vegas News Feeds — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:10 +0000

The Las Vegas Sun has posted a puff piece on the SLS which does include one gem - a photo of the architectural model for SLS. The differences between the linked model and the Bing birds ...

1 person killed in head-on, wrong-way crash on U.S. 95

Las Vegas News Feeds — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:06 +0000

A head-on collision Thursday morning on U.S. 95 near Flamingo Road killed one person and forced the closure of the highway, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The crash happened about 5 a.m. when a wrong-way driver collided ...

Photos: Four days of feasting at 2012 Vegas Uncork’d festivities

Las Vegas News Feeds — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:05 +0000

It was a frantic and frenetic four days of feasting at the 6th Annual Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit festival of food and fine wines at four of our Strip ...

Fare War! American, Delta, Others Match Southwest

Travel Deals News — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:04 +0000

Five major airlines have now matched previously announced promotions from Southwest and AirTran for travel into October.

Israel: 10-Day Escorted Vacations from $2,009

Travel Deals News — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:04 +0000

Virgin Vacations is now offering 10-day tours of Israel with airfare, hotels, and sightseeing included!

Where is the real Obama?

Las Vegas News Feeds — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:09 +0000

Why should anyone ever believe what President Barack Obama says regarding any social or political issue?

Making mortgage payments is tough

Las Vegas News Feeds — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:09 +0000

I was surprised at the quote attributed to Paul Mortlock from Reno in your story Friday about a federal program to help underwater homeowners.

Dom. Republic: 30% off all-inclusive resort w/upgrade, $52+

Travel Deals News — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:06 +0000

Beachfront escape for a fraction of the cost. Stay at the adults-only, all-inclusive Blue Bay Villas Doradas in Puerto Plata for as little as $52 per ...

Cancun: air + new 4-star all-inclusive resort — from $920*

Travel Deals News — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:05 +0000

Stay at a new resort -- save hundreds. Get a flight, an all-inclusive stay at the new, 4-star Riu Palace Peninsula in Cancun's famed Hotel Zone, and transfers -- all from $920*. Valid select dates, May 24-August 24.