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March Madness in Vegas 2021: Last-Minute Notes

March 15, 2021 Ron Donoho 9

COVID claimed March Madness in Las Vegas in 2020. It’s back in 2021. In smaller venues and at decreased room nights. Social media chatter shows that the Big Dance will resume—masked and socially distanced. […]

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Las Vegas

Wicked Spoon Buffet: A 2021 Las Vegas Rarity

March 13, 2021 Ron Donoho 7

On March 25, the Wicked Spoon will once again be the lone Las Vegas Strip buffet-style restaurant open for business. […]

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Las Vegas

Las Vegas News: No Resort Fees at Virgin Hotel and Casino

March 12, 2021 Ron Donoho 6

Big Las Vegas news: Company executives say that when Virgin Hotels Las Vegas opens its doors on March 25 it will not charge widely-despised resort fees. That’s an anomaly in Sin City. […]

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Las Vegas

New Restaurants in Las Vegas: 2021’s Notable Short List

March 5, 2021 Ron Donoho 27

A pandemic slowed but didn’t the always-steady stream of new restaurants in Las Vegas. Several new eateries on or near the Strip came to life in late 2020 or early 2021. […]

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Las Vegas

Las Vegas 2021: Museums. Yes, Museums

March 1, 2021 Ron Donoho 12

Sin City has some of the country’s most unique museums and Las Vegas in 2021 might be the best time to check out a few. […]

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Las Vegas

Las Vegas in 2021: Dining, Swimming and Shows

February 26, 2021 Ron Donoho 8

On March 15, safe, allowable capacity at most Las Vegas venues rises to 50 percent. […]

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Las Vegas

March Madness Las Vegas 2021: What to Expect

February 20, 2021 Ron Donoho 7

A scaled-down version of the epic March Madness in Las Vegas experience is returning in 2021. In: Six-top seating in sports bars. Mostly out: ballroom parties. […]

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Las Vegas

Las Vegas Shows Return, with New State Guidelines

February 18, 2021 Ron Donoho 10

On with the Las Vegas shows. Starting on February 18, 2021, per revised state guidelines and with adjusted seat capacities, MGM Resorts is turning the lights back on at seven Las Vegas Strip entertainment venues. […]

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Should You Go To Las Vegas Now?

October 19, 2020 Ron Donoho 3

My wife and I decided we needed a spark. Sin City has been open for business. Airlines are up and running and in need of economic stimuli. Everything I read inicated it was safe for us to go to Las Vegas.  […]

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California Travel

The V Palms Springs Hotel to Become a Taco Bell Hotel

June 2, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

Taco Bell created a buzz when it slyly announced plans to open a pop-up hotel in Palm Springs. Junkets & Jaunts has gleaned that the Mexican fast-food juggernaut will take over the V Palm Springs from August 8-12. […]

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