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Millions of people go to Las Vegas every year, and by many means of travel. The most common way of traveling to Nevada is by car, but there are also many other fun ways to travel. One may take a party bus and enjoy a few drinks on the way and enjoy the sights, or you could also take a flight there which, if traveling from California takes around an hour or less.
If you are traveling by car, be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks as once you get out of Bakersfield, there are few to no stops between towns. I personally find the drive very enjoyable though on occasion it may seem never ending at times. There are a number of fun stops on the way including a town called baker, home of the worlds tallest thermometer and State Line, a gambling town just on the state line between California and Nevada. I find that State Line is almost as fun as going to the big city!
If traveling by plane, be prepared for a very short flight. Though a fun flight, you may not have time to enjoy it fully. You most likely have time to sit, have a drink, read a couple magazine articles, or take a short nap, and the next thing you know you are staring at the strip in anticipation of landing. I do enjoy the flight, but it is very short. If you just want to participate in a day trip to the city of sin, I would suggest flying there.
Another way of travel is a party bus. I find this the most enjoyable mean of travel to Nevada. You meet some very interesting people on your way and it is usually a very warm atmosphere. The bus usually stops at a couple of tourist locations, and drinks are normally served on the bus which makes for an even more enjoyable ride. Another plus to taking the bus is that you don’t have to drive there, so you can just sit back, enjoy the ride, and watch the sights.
Once you get there, I suggest immediately booking a stay at a hotel or getting a room at your favorite casino because it is always nice to have a place to relax and rest before having a long night. Normally, it is very quiet during the day, as most of the entertainment starts at 7 or 8 so you can go sightseeing during the day, visit a few of the famous places, and maybe even gamble a little. and as soon as the evening rolls around, go enjoy a nice dinner and show at one of the many amazing casinos located on and off the strip. After a show is usually when the casinos start to light up and one gets to see the exciting part of Nevada. I would say that a trip to Vegas is a very good vacation to take and at any point and time there is usually an event or some sort of show going on.
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No one can forget “What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas” It’s a phrase that has been used so many times it’s burned into our memories. It’s a home run in marketing as far as tourism slogans goes, and on par with the likes of the old classic Wendy’s hamburger slogan “Where’s the beef”.
Las Vegas always wants to be seen as the place you can let yourself go and leave your troubles behind. That’s where the marketing slogan “Laugh Out Loud Vegas” comes into play, forget all of your inhibitions and have the freedom to just laugh out loud without a care in the world.
Demographics also comes into play with “Laugh out loud Vegas” most computer savvy young and middle age people use this phrase extensively every day on the internet, in an abbreviation such as “LOL” meaning laugh out loud which also makes this slogan very memorable to those age groups. Not to young though, legal gambling and drinking age in Las Vegas, Nevada is 21.
And for the generations who could care less about internet lingo the Las Vegas campaign slogan “Laugh out Loud Vegas” will simply mean just that, have a great time, catch some shows, play some games, and laugh out loud with a loved one! Tourism officials for the city of Las Vegas will not replace their current favorite slogan, just compliment it with an even broader audience.
Another slogan Las Vegas tourism officials are trying out and having tested by focus groups is “Your Vegas is Showing” my what is showing?? Well I don’t get that one? But since were talking about Vegas we can make a small wager, my bets on “Laugh Out Loud Vegas” it just makes sense to me.
Las Vegas is just a great place to let loose, relax, and get lost in something out of the routine. Try laughing out loud in any other city and see the looks you get? In Vegas it’s the norm. Don’t hold it in, just laugh out loud! And always remember the other classic slogan “What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas” “Laugh Out Loud Vegas”
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The Stardust was the last of the ”organized crime” run casinos. With such a history, how could we ever forget this landmark? This resort smbolized a mentality of skimming, scamming, and other felony crime. Her history has so many twists and turns that her story was even made into the 1995 movie CASINO staring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone.
The demolition in 2007 ended a yearlong farewell to a 48-year-old resort that was, in its heyday, considered the ultimate in luxury and style. It was a frequent stop of Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack.Hundreds of invited guests and corporate officials watched the demolition from across a parking lot on the Las Vegas Strip, the street of major hotels and casinos that runs through the heart of the city. The building came down in 10 seconds at about 2:30 a.m., the time having been chosen to reduce crowds and traffic congestion.
Four grandsons of Boyd’s chief executive, William Boyd, pushed a wooden lever that signaled to the demolition crew to begin the series of dynamite explosions. Fireworks marked the 10-second countdown in front of the buildings before the explosives were touched off. A planned laser light show was canceled when unexpectedly strong winds blew a cloud of dust toward the audience.
At 2.30am in the morning, the Stardust was blown up. It is a really sad day, but exciting for everyone who saw the fireworks display as it crumbled to the ground.
The Stardust’s 32 story west tower (opened in 1991) was a prominent enhancement to the appearance of the Las Vegas strip with its purple and violet neon glow. The Stardust, Frontier, and Westward Ho have all been demolished; Sky Condos were constructed south of the Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Encore at Wynn was built just north of Wynn, Palazzo was built just north of Venetian, and a hotel/condo combination called Crown was developed on the site of Wet N Wild Waterpark south of the Sahara. Boyd Gaming began construction on Echelon at the Stardust site; but that project is currently on hold.
Stardust was one of my regular stops for many when walking the strip. Folks liked the quiet, no nonsense atmosphere – no silly themes or tourist gimmicks. There was one particular cluster of video poker machines I have spoke with people played he Stardust 50 cent machines near the south end of the casino. I wonder if one can still hear the sounds of old when passing by where the building once stood.
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