• Las Vegas Attractions
• Closing Sirens of TI show at Treasure Island a mistake
• Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Introduces Linq Entertainment District
• High Roller Ferris Wheel Arrives in Vegas
• How to Experience the Las Vegas Strip to the Fullest on a Tight Budget

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Treasure Island (TI) Las Vegas is undergoing a change which on the surface appears to be a safe, follow the leader move, but will it be met with the financial and word-of-mouth success they are hoping for? Is closing Sirens of TI show at Treasure Island a mistake?

Last fall Treasure Island Las Vegas announced the popular outdoor show “Sirens of TI” is closing after 10 years. The free attraction actually ran for 20 years as it was originally known as Buccaneer Bay when Treasure Island opened Oct. 27, 1993. The 10-minute shows ran four times nightly and attracted large crowds out front of the hotel regularly. Its last show ended up being on October 20, 2013 to the surprise of the cast who were originally informed the closure was temporary. Some good news is that the two ships will reportedly remain in the significantly reduced lagoon.

The “Sirens of TI” show wasn’t highly rated receiving on average a 2-3 star rating on popular rating websites. But it was free, and it achieved something that is difficult to do on the Las Vegas Strip, it attracted crowds out front of the hotel and garnered discussion. How many people returned home from their vacation and discussed the free Strip shows including the Bellagio Fountains, the Mirage Volcano and the “pirate show” at TI?

In its place will be a three-story, 48,000-square-foot retail space scheduled to open in the fall of 2014 at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Spring Mountain Road. Sounds like a reasonable, logical business decision – replace a free attraction with retail space generating rental income and hopefully added foot traffic within the resort. The concern becomes how many shopping options are enough? The Fashion Show Mall, Grand Canal Shoppes and upscale shopping at Wynn are all across the street from Treasure Island. And of course one can’t forget the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, Mandalay Place at Mandalay Bay, the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood and the Crystals shopping center. As if these aren’t enough, coming soon is the new shopping expansion coming to the Tropicana, as well as the new Park shopping district at Monte Carlo and New York-New York, the new shopping and dining district called The Linq, and the Grand Bazaar Shops planned for Bally’s. Wow!

It is difficult if not impossible to know how many tourists who watched the Sirens show ended up heading into the hotel itself to check out what it had to offer. In the summer I would watch the show and commonly head into the hotel afterwards to sit down and grab a drink. Even if I head into the retail area I will be more likely to purchase a drink at the CVS Pharmacy (one of the confirmed tenants) and head back out to the Strip.

The question becomes does Treasure Island generate more revenue from retail tenants than from tourists who watched the Sirens show and ended up in the hotel afterwards to check out what it had to offer? This in part will be determined by their ability to rent out the entire space regularly. The difficulty in determining the financial impact from the word of mouth and walk in traffic generated from the pirate show means we will likely never know the answer.

I for one will miss the “Sirens of TI” show. Not because it was a great show, but because it offered an opportunity to enjoy some free entertainment and provided a discussion point regarding the uniqueness of Vegas. I suspect without the pirate show the number of people talking about TI as a place to check out while in Vegas will drop significantly.

THE LINQ EXPERIENCE

You’ll want to check out The LINQ Promenade on your next trip to Vegas. This popular open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district has great food, fun bars and more. It’s also home to the High Roller observation wheel.

Whether you’re ready for something more daring or prefer to keep it more lowkey, The LINQ Promenade has the best Las Vegas attractions ranging from sky-high excitement to 100 tons of ice-cold fun.

HIGH ROLLER OBSERVATION WHEEL

At 550 feet, the High Roller is the largest observation wheel in North America.

FLY LINQ ZIPLINE

Fly 1,080 feet above The LINQ Promenade on the only zipline on the Strip. Fly LINQ Zipline!

ICEBAR

Get ready for the coolest experience in Vegas with a bar made from 100 tons of ice.

BOOK GRAND CANYON HELICOPTER TOURS

Fly by helicopter to the world-famous Grand Canyon or over the stunning Las Vegas Strip at night.

THE PROMENADE LIGHT SHOW

See this dazzling light show set to popular songs synchronized with the High Roller and The LINQ.

MUSEUM OF SELFIES

Head to Museum of Selfies, a fun Vegas interactive exhibition that’ll get you all the likes.

Background….

Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Introduces Linq Entertainment District (rebranded to The LINQ Promenade). The Las Vegas Strip is well known for its continual efforts to re-brand and renew itself through new attractions, hotels and shows. Caesars Entertainment is next up with their ambitious Linq Entertainment District, a $500 million retail, dining and entertainment corridor which will include the re-branding and introduction of the LINQ hotel and include the world’s tallest observation wheel, known as the High Roller. Caesars Entertainment has provided a breakdown of the Linq project as new restaurants and bars accounting for about 70% of the development and retail stores and entertainment venues accounting for the rest with the anticipated project completion date being the end of 2013.

One of the first and for some the most emotional signs of this project getting under way came in early 2012 with the closing of O’Sheas Casino. O’Sheas had built a cult like following mostly with the younger crowd with its beer pong tournaments and Lucky the Leprechaun mascot, Brian Thomas. The good news is that O’Sheas will be back as part of the Linq complex and is expected to blend nicely with the new development yet maintain the clearly distinctive feel O’Sheas customer have come to appreciate. The newer version will offer a pub and table games and be located at the entrace of the Linq district.

Shortly following the closing of O’Sheas Casino, Caesars Entertainment announced plans to introduce The LINQ Resort & Casino. The re-branding process will be completed by the end of 2012, with the renovations to be done in phases and scheduled for finish by late 2013.

Improvements to the exterior façade, porte cochere, front desk, bell desk, hotel lobby, casino floor, retail promenade and dining levels are all on the list for completion. A dual-sided lobby bar, Starbucks, and a retail promenade highlight some of the changes. The LINQ’s main entrance will be on the north side of the building with access via Koval Road or the Harrah’s tunnel off Las Vegas Blvd. A pedestrian walkway, offering a safe pathway for guests on foot, will make its way from the adjacent Harrah’s Carnaval Court through to the south side of The LINQ hotel into The LINQ.

The construction timeline as provided by Caesars Entertainment:

Phase I: Front desk and bell desk – Complete
Phase II: Valet entrance/porte cochere – Fall 2012
Phase III: Casino expansion – Spring 2013
Phase IV: Completion of casino, lobby bar and front façade – End of 2013

The resort will remain open throughout the duration of the construction period with maximum precaution taken to minimize guest disruption. During the renovation phase, the resort’s most beloved attractions will remain open including Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas, The Auto Collections and the ever-popular Hash House A Go Go.

When completed, The Linq will offer more than 200,000 square feet featuring more than 30 unique retail, dining and entertainment experiences. The focal point is the High Roller which will take 30 minutes to complete one revolution and offer breath taking views of Las Vegas and the Strip.

One would think by now that the creative minds in Vegas would be running out of ideas to lure visitors back to the city over and over. Think again. Year after year, construction on the Strip is keeping things fresh from the not so creative shopping outlets to the more creative, unique experiences. The world’s tallest Ferris wheel, named the High Roller, definitely falls into the second category and has arrived in Las Vegas in what is yet another impressive attraction in an effort to lure visitors to Vegas. But is it worth the ride?

The 550-foot tall observation wheel is located within an open-air retail, dining and entertainment district known as The LINQ which is located between The LINQ Resort & Casino and Flamingo Las Vegas, directly facing Caesars Palace. Although it lays claim to the title of world’s tallest Ferris wheel, it is a temporary honor as larger wheels are to be constructed in New York and Dubai. But hey, it is still great to be number one even if it is short lived.

Open 365 days a year, riders are treated to a 30 minute experience at a cost of $24.95 during the day or $34.95 at night inside one of the 28 pods which each hold 40 people. The extra $10 for the night time ride is definitely worth it considering the views of the Strip at night are spectacular. If incredible views aren’t your thing, this isn’t the ride for you as with the High Roller travelling at one foot per second you won’t be screaming out in fear of the speed. From the ground, the wheel is equally as cool at night as 2,000 LED lights create an eye catching display.

The big question becomes, is it worth the money? For me attractions like this come down to the entire experience from purchasing tickets through exiting the ride. Upon arrival you can choose to purchase your tickets at a kiosk or one of the two ticket windows. From there, depending on the crowd, you may end up having to wait in what I refer to as “pre-pre-boarding” where you wind around through a maze structure waiting on a bag check and ticket taker.

Once through security you enter the High Roller lounge. It is very important to note that outside drinks are not allowed. You can purchase a High Roller drink in a souvenir cup for $17. The cheapest beverages are draft beer or a soft drink for $7. From the lounge you head to the “pre-boarding” area. TV screens provide instructions along with various other videos. Time to take out my phone and wait.

From there it is onto the pod itself. There is bench seating but I found myself standing and moving around a lot so no need to worry about the perfect seat. There are video monitors within the pod pointing out Strip attractions and providing other insights of the wheel itself. One last important note, use the bathroom prior to boarding the pod or be prepared to wait the 30 minutes.

This is Vegas so one expects the line-ups and the high drink prices, so no surprise there. As with most amusement park rides it is what you have no control over which could potentially ruin the experience. It is not hard to imagine finding yourself on a pod with a group of drunk people or those who decide to lay claim to one spot in the pod and not move. Although the view is 365 degrees, you can’t escape the fact some locations are better than others, however slight. Smelly, loud obnoxious co-riders could also make this a disappointing experience.

Odds are you won’t run into any trouble makers and end up having an incredible time. It is hard to not be impressed by the engineering itself and yes, you may end up being a little apprehensive as you climb to new heights. But when all is said and done it is the view itself which is really incredible, making this an absolutely must do at least once Vegas attraction.

The Las Vegas Strip provides glitz and glamour. It also has an “expensive” connotation. Therefore, many travelers avoid the Strip because they are concerned they may not be able to afford the trip. Fortunately, experiencing the Las Vegas Strip to the fullest on a tight budget is not only possible, it’s actually quite simple. We’ll show you how…

Every Visitor Must Experience the Bellagio Fountains Show

Las Vegas is known for its amazing shows. One of the best shows in town – the Bellagio Fountains show – is free. In front of the world famous Bellagio Hotel and Casino rests a row of gorgeous fountains. From 3:00 PM until midnight (Mon-Fri) and 12:00 PM until midnight – once every half hour – dance in unison to the sounds of Frank Sinatra or other legendary musicians.

To ensure you have a good view of the fountain show, make sure you arrive at least 5-10 minutes early. There are usually places to stand with a great view either across the street in front of Paris Hotel and Casino or directly in front of the Bellagio fountains as long as you arrive a bit early.

Play a Role in Determining the Fate of a Potential CBS Television Show

Tired of all those mediocre television shows that come and go? Here is your chance to help determine the fate of potential CBS television shows at MGM Grand. Upon entering the MGM Grand hotel you will notice employees passing out tickets to the CBS Research Center. These tickets are good for free admission to a taping of a pilot episode of a potential CBS television series.

You won’t be able to choose the type of show you get to watch, but the experience is entertaining regardless. During the show, you will rate how interested you are in the show. Your opinions will be used to determine if the show will ever make it to television. This is a cool experience and will only take about an hour out of your day. After you’re done rating the show, you will receive some free coupons. Sometimes patrons receive cash as well ($20-$50 usually).

Nothing Beats Sightseeing in Las Vegas

You’ve seen pictures of the bright lights and fancy hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Now it’s time to experience it firsthand. Sightseeing is something every Las Vegas visitor must do. There are few places in the world with better sightseeing opportunities than the Las Vegas Strip.

You will have a few different sightseeing options. You can walk the Strip, which is about 4 miles in length (preferred). The monorail costs $5 per way and that isn’t a bad idea if you want to avoid driving through Las Vegas Boulevard or walking. The other options are to ride the Deuce or Strip Express bus ($8 for 24 hours) or drive. Whichever sightseeing option you choose, make sure you don’t miss stopping by any of the following spots (and don’t forget your camera!):

• Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and Chocolate Fountain inside Bellagio
• Eiffel Tower outside Paris Hotel and Casino
• Forum Shoppes at Caesars Palace
• M&M World next to MGM Grand
• Hershey’s Chocolate World at New York New York
• CityCenter
• The Linq (brand new shopping and dining center next to Flamingo and The LINQ hotel)

Start at Mandalay Bay (south end of the Strip) and work your way to the Stratosphere (north end of the Strip, and also one of the world’s highest points). You can spend hours of fun simply by walking or driving down the Strip, viewing all the fancy hotels and sights. At night, the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip provide some amazing scenery.

Eating Cheap Scrumptious Meals Near the Strip

Although many restaurants on or near the Las Vegas Strip are expensive, there are some hidden gems. Whether you’re in the mood for a pizza, sandwich or a steak, Las Vegas has an affordable tasty restaurant to satisfy your appetite. The first hidden gem is located directly behind the Strip – Ellis Island Casino.

Ellis Island is a block east of Bally’s, or a 5-minute walk from the Strip. At Ellis Island, you can indulge in the best $8.99 complete steak dinner you’ll ever have. The meal includes a tasty 8-ounce steak, vegetables, a choice of potato, a side salad and a beer or root beer. It’s tough to eat better for less than $10.

Not in the mood for a steak? There are many other inexpensive options. Grab a delicious footlong hot dog inside Casino Royale for just $1.99. If that doesn’t strike your fancy either, certainly one of these options will:

• A burger at Johnny Rockets. There are nearly a dozen on the Strip. You will find a coupon on Groupon for $6, which is good for $12 worth of food.
• A slice of pizza, side salad and soda at Pop’s Pizza. Located directly across Las Vegas Boulevard from Mandalay Bay. Less than $10 for this combo. Pizza there is very good.
• There are food courts in most of the hotels on the Strip with inexpensive popular restaurants such as McDonald’s, Subway, etc.

Enjoying your trip to Las Vegas doesn’t have to be expensive. There are many great activities and places to eat on the Las Vegas Strip that are inexpensive. Enjoy your vacation!

The Las Vegas Strip is approximately 4.2 miles packed with hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and of course, people. Walking The Strip ensures you see everything it has to offer, but at times it can be nice to shorten your trip and take a break from walking. Aside from renting a vehicle or hopping in a taxi, Vegas offers some very convenient transportation options for travelling up and down Las Vegas Boulevard. Purchase your Las Vegas Monorail Pass and save! SAVE $1.20 ON 1 DAY PASS, SAVE $2.80 ON 3 DAY PASS, SAVE $4.30 ON 5 DAY PASS!

Las Vegas Monorail

The Las Vegas Monorail is an efficient, easy and quick way of getting from one end of The Strip running on the east side from Tropicana Avenue to Sahara Road.

Travel the entire distance of the legendary Las Vegas Strip in minutes in a safe, comfortable environment. The Monorail has seven stations, located at MGM Grand, Bally’s/Paris Las Vegas, Flamingo/Caesars Palace, Harrah’s/The LINQ, Las Vegas Convention Center, Westgate Las Vegas and the SLS Las Vegas Station. The Monorail hours of operation are:

Mondays 7am to midnight, Tuesday – Thursday 7 am to 2am, Friday – Sunday 7am to 3am

MGM Grand Monorail Station directions to station entrance:
1. From Las Vegas Boulevard, enter MGM Grand Hotel and Casino and head toward the Hotel Lobby
2. Take escalators beside Bell Desk down to The Underground
3. Follow Monorail directional signage and take escalators up to fare gates
*Additional Monorail entrance is located in the MGM “District” near Grand Garden Arena

Bally’s / Paris Monorail Station directions to station entrance:

DIRECTIONS FROM BALLY’S TO STATION ENTRANCE:
1. From Las Vegas Boulevard, enter Bally’s Hotel
2. Walk through casino and take escalators down to Avenue shops, Race & Sports Book, Spa & Salon and Pool.
3. Continue through Avenue Shops and follow Monorail directional signage.
Pass Food Court, Race & Sports Book, & Spa and exit through automatic doors to Monorail fare gates.

DIRECTIONS FROM PARIS TO STATION ENTRANCE:
1. From Las Vegas Boulevard, enter Paris Hotel & Casino and follow directional signage past Hotel Lobby and front- desk towards self-parking, Convention Center & Le Boulevard.
2. Head through Le Boulevard/Bally’s connector and enter Bally’s Casino.
3. Follow Monorail directional signage and take escalators down to Avenue shops, Race & Sports Book, Spa & Salon and Pool.
4. Continue through Avenue Shops and follow Monorail directional signage.
5. Pass Food Court, Race & Sports Book, & Spa and exit through automatic doors to Monorail fare gates.

Flamingo / Caesars Palace Monorail Station directions to station entrance:

1. From Las Vegas Boulevard, enter Flamingo Hotel & Casino and walk through casino towards Hotel Lobby, front- desk and parking garage.
2. Monorail connector walkway is located just past the retail stores
3. Take escalator up and follow Monorail directional signage to connector walkway
4. Walkway is located next to the parking garage entrance

Harrah’s and The LINQ Monorail Station directions to station entrance:

DIRECTIONS FROM HARRAH’S TO STATION ENTRANCE:
1. From Las Vegas Boulevard, enter Harrah’s Hotel & Casino and walk through casino towards the Hotel Lobby.
2. Follow Monorail directional signs towards escalator which is located just before entering the Hotel Lobby.
3. Take escalator up toward parking garage and continue walking towards garage.
4. Follow Monorail sign to head outside automatic doors. Sidewalk leads to Harrah’s/The LINQ connector.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE LINQ TO STATION ENTRANCE:
1. From Las Vegas Boulevard, enter The LINQ and walk through the Hotel Lobby.
2. Continue past the front- desk and follow directional signs for self-parking and the Monorail.
3. Continue through the shopping area towards self-parking and bus depot
4. Take two sets of escalators or elevators to second floor
5. Follow Monorail directional signage that lead outside to the Harrah’s/The LINQ connector

Las Vegas Convention Center Monorail Station directions to station entrance:

1. Exit Las Vegas Convention Center North, South and Center halls toward Paradise Road
2. Walk across Convention Center Silver Drive and through parking lot toward the Las Vegas Convention Center Monorail Station
3. Take escalator or elevator to Monorail ticketing level

Westgate Las Vegas Monorail Station directions to station entrance:

1. From Main Entrance of Westgate Las Vegas, head towards Bell Desk, Baggage Check and Limo Desk
2. Follow Monorail directional signage leading out the exterior doors to the front of the property
3. Monorail station is located just to the right (North) once exiting exterior doors.

SLS Las Vegas Monorail Station directions to station entrance:

1. From the intersection of Sahara Avenue & Paradise Road, walk South on Paradise toward the SLS Las Vegas Station.
2. To your left will be the SLS Las Vegas Station access.
3. Take the SLS Las Vegas Station escalator, elevator or stairs to reach level 2, Monorail ticketing and fare gates.

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Las Vegas Trams – FREE

The Strip is home to three trams, all located on the west side offering convenient (and free) transportation between select hotel properties.

Mirage-Treasure Island Tram

Tram service between The Mirage and Treasure Island runs approximately every 8 minutes. Normal hours are Sun – Thu 9am – 1am; Fri – Sat 9am – 2am.

Bellagio – CityCenter – Monte Carlo Tram

The Bellagio – CityCenter – Monte Carlo tram runs daily from 8 a.m. – 4 a.m., every seven minutes. The tram arrives just about every 15 minutes and the ride lasts about two to six minutes.

Mandalay Bay-Excalibur Tram

The route varies based on what hotel you start at. If you start at the Excalibur main station, the monorail will take you directly to Mandalay Bay – about a 3-minutes trip. If you start from Mandalay Bay, you will stop at the Luxor and then the Excalibur – about a 7-minutes trip. The express tram runs daily from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and trains leave every 3-7 minutes. The all-stops tram runs from 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
All waiting areas are indoors or covered except the Luxor’s, but some walking is required to make the loop (there are stairs as well as an elevator to access the tram stop). Fortunately, everything is well air-conditioned.

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Las Vegas Buses – The Deuce

The Las Vegas Deuce on the Strip, also referred to as The Deuce, is Las Vegas’ mode of transportation for both locals and visitors along the famous Las Vegas Strip. Run by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), the Las Vegas Deuce is a great way to sight-see along the Vegas Strip. The Deuce runs up and down the Vegas strip, 24 hours a day from the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas all the way to the Mandalay Bay, stopping at virtually every hotel and casino along the Las Vegas strip.

Deuce on the Strip stops are located about every quarter mile in each direction of the Vegas strip and are marked with signs or by bus shelters. The double-decker bus provides both economical and environmentally sound transit. A day pass is $5, and one ride is $3. Tickets can be purchased on buses, and tickets are available at DEUCE ticket vending machines located at each bus stop on the Strip.