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Blogger McLean Robbins
Gadling &bull Yesterday
Introducing another new blogger at Gadling, McLean Robbins. . I was on a trip to scout the best spas of the Baja California area.Where do you live now: Arlington, Virginia. It's less than five miles from the White House!Scariest airline flown: You'd think a travel writer would love to fly, but I can't stand it… Full Story »
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Labor Day: Put down the grill tongs and find a cool place to party
LA Times - Daily Deal Travel Blog &bull Sep 2, 2010
Labor Day doesn't have to mean flipping hamburgers and hot dogs around the backyard grill. You could be viewing fireworks over Lake Tahoe or chilling at a Minus 5 Ice Lounge in Las Vegas to put a little party punch… Full Story »
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Five hidden hotel values in Las Vegas
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Sep 2, 2010
Finding a hotel in Las Vegas can be overwhelming. There are countless options to choose from, both on and off the Strip; some feature different types of accommodations within one location; some may be local brands you've never heard of. It's enough to cause all-out anxiety before you even hit the… Full Story »
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Las Vegas, Nevada - Americas Best Value Inn Las Vegas
The Best Rate Guarantee Blog &bull Sep 2, 2010
Americas Best Value Inn Las Vegas is located directly across from the MGM Grand Hotel, the Las Vegas Monorail Station, and the famous Las Vegas Strip. This two story motel offers 257 clean and comfortable guest rooms, free wireless high-speed… Full Story »
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It's Not a Good Day in Vegas Without a Celebrity Arrest
Jaunted &bull Sep 1, 2010
Our sis site HotelChatter does a bang-up job of covering the latest news and trends in the hotel world. We're also including a few links from VegasChatter , the newest member to the family. So check in and stay awhile.… Full Story »
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Paris banned from Wynn resorts after drug bust
MSNBC Travel &bull Sep 1, 2010
LAS VEGAS - A casino official says celebrity socialite Paris Hilton has been banned from two Wynn resorts on the Las Vegas Strip and her boyfriend has been dismissed as nightclub manager following their arrests. Police say a bag containing 0.8 of a gram of cocaine fell from a purse carried by Hilton when she reached for lip balm in teh Wynn Hotel security holding room. She says it was not her purse. Paris, Not France' Heiress Paris Hilton's life is examined in the 2009 documentary "Paris, Not France," a 68-minute film that chronicles Hilton's much-publicized professional successes and personal… Full Story »
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A Dream Realized for Traveling Mama Marilyn Thanks to Hyatt's Big Welcome Back
Traveling Mamas &bull Sep 1, 2010TravelingMamas.com is always on the lookout for practical and useful travel gear. Check out our suggestions and be sure to let us know your personal experience with a product. This guest post comes from Marilyn, one of the winners of Hyatt's Big Welcome Back Giveaway that we hosted a while back. This is why we like to do trip giveaways. Regardless of what the mommy mafia says, motherhood sucks. Everything is about your family - you sacrifice your dreams for them, you put their needs before yours, you cook for them, clean up after them, help them with their homework,… Full Story »
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Legal hookers and hash bars in Vegas?
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Aug 31, 2010
Seventy-nine percent of respondents in a just-released Las Vegas Review-Journal/8NewsNow poll said no way to allowing Dutch-style marijuana and hashish bars to bring in more tourists. And 64% said nix on legalizing brothels in Clark County, even though other parts… Full Story »
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Hugh Hefner's Sky Villa - Palms Casino Resort
Vagablond &bull Aug 31, 2010
When you are going for a vacation to Las Vegas, you must stay in Hugh Hefner. Even if you are a stay-at-home type, you will definitely like to spend some nights at the Sky Villa at Palm Casino Resort in… Full Story »
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Try Out an Extraordinary Hamburger in Las Vegas
Vagablond &bull Aug 31, 2010
Do you feel like indulging yourself by spending to $5000 just for a burger? If yes, then Fleur de Lys, a French restaurant located at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, has exactly what you need. It serves… Full Story »
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Second homes: Beauty, wealth, variety and Pebble Beach
USAtoday.com Travel (Destinations) - Top Stories &bull Aug 30, 2010
Getting there: The Monterey Peninsula Airport is close to all the cities and has service to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas. Drive time from San Francisco Airport is 2-2? There's a lot more to California's Monterey… Full Story »
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National Geographic Photo Contest
Travel Wonders of the World &bull Aug 30, 2010
I have always been a huge fan of National Geographic's fine photography whether it be exotic wildlife from far-flung places, extraordinary scenes of nature or mood-capturing images of people from around the planet. In their annual photography competition, over 14,000… Full Story »
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Man dies on flight to Milwaukee; plane diverted
MSNBC Travel &bull Aug 29, 2010
DENVER - A man from New York died of an apparent heart attack on an AirTran Airways flight from Las Vegas to Milwaukee early Saturday, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing at Denver International Airport. DIA airport spokeswoman… Full Story »
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Four U.S. Cities Are Top Picks For Labor Day, Sites Say
NY Times Blog - Travel Q&A Blog &bull Aug 28, 2010
Online travel sites can predict the future, in a way, by checking their own bookings. If users who booked hotels through Orbitz.com and Priceline.comare any indication, American travelers are remaining stateside for Labor Day, and four cities will get the… Full Story »
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Fumes sicken 100 at MGM Grand pool in Vegas
MSNBC Travel &bull Aug 27, 2010
LAS VEGAS - High concentrations of a chemical similar to bleach seeped into a pool at the MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip on Friday, causing hotel officials to evacuate some 1,500 guests and sending at least 26 people… Full Story »
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100 affected by fumes at MGM Grand pool in Vegas
MSNBC Travel &bull Aug 27, 2010
LAS VEGAS - High concentrations of a chemical similar to bleach seeped into a pool at the MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip on Friday, causing hotel officials to evacuate some 1,500 guests and sending at least 26 people… Full Story »
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Chemical leak sickens dozens at Las Vegas hotel
CNN.com Travel &bull Aug 27, 2010
It was not immediately clear what kind of chemical was responsible for the fumes, which caused some of the hotel's guests to have difficulty breathing, said Clark County spokeswoman Stacey Welling. Video of the hotel's large pool deck showed the… Full Story »
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Vegas casino fined for dancing gambler
Gadling &bull Aug 27, 2010
Las Vegas has a reputation for letting visitors get away with all kinds of "bad" behavior. Activities like gambling and drinking on the street get a free pass in this anything-goes gaming capital. But apparently that permissive Vegas attitude doesn't… Full Story »
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Taking the Sin out of Sin City: My Green Vacation in Las Vegas
The Window Seat &bull Aug 27, 2010
There was a time when "Las Vegas" was synonymous with "wasteful"--and with just cause. Built in the desert and celebrating all things excess, the Vegas of yesteryear did not seem to care about sustainability in the slightest. Well, I'm here to report that those days are officially coming… Full Story »
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Marriott's Autograph Collection hits the Las Vegas Strip
Gadling &bull Aug 27, 2010
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, one of the most expensive hotels ever built, will undoubtedly add a bit of posh to the already flashy Las Vegas strip when it opens in December. But the bigger news: The Cosmo's opening marks… Full Story »
