The Plaza Hotel & Casino has had a long and colorful history. Deputing as the Union Plaza Hotel in 1971, the casino property has stood the test of time. Now 40 years and $35 million in renovations later, this celebrated icon is the shining star of Downtown Las Vegas. The property is a big and bold…
Escape the busy city to a place of simplicity: Buttermilk Falls Inn, a 75-acre estate that combines history, modern elegance, country charm, and green amenities. A perfect example of the accommodation trend of Agritourism, Buttermilk Falls Inn maintains organic kitchen gardens and orchards that contribute to the refreshingly “honest” taste the inn’s cuisine has been said to…
You deserve a break. A break that includes chickens, organic cooking, and getting in touch with nature. Feather Down Farms “is the most unique vacation experience you’ll find in the U.S.” You stay at one of their finely-kept farms and sleep in a decked-out tent. These are no typical tents though. They’re something in between…
The Strip, undeniably, continues to be the top Las Vegas attraction captivating and entertaining visitors with it’s high-energy glitz, glamour and 24/7 nightlife. But for those seeking sunshine and sweet serenity in a spectacular desert oasis setting, travel beyond the city lights to the quaint village of Lake Las Vegas. It is here one discovers affordable luxury, superior service and award-winning cuisine all under one roof. The Loews…
I always stay at the same hotel on the West side of Manhattan. Not because it’s particularly wonderful, or that I get a great rate or anything, but because it’s geographically desirable–right across the street from my sister’s apt. However, on a recent visit ( my mom and I were back for a second try…
KOREAN STONEWARE DESIGN: WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN During a press conference this week to unveil the Museum’s spiffy new logo I slipped away to enjoy a self guided tour of the latest exhibition, “Poetry in Clay”. This well rounded collection comprised of Korean buncheong ceramics is from the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art. Full…
In response to a recent question kindly asking “What is a Gal to Do” in Las Vegas, I ventured out to the infamous city in early September to discover the answers first hand. My trip was limited to four days and five nights. As an accomplished Travel Diva, I was up for the challenge… confident in…