Category Archives: Travel and Excursions
The Lost City of Matildaville
One of the things Renee and I like to do occasionally is have an “adventure.” Usually it involves trying something new or visiting an area where we haven’t been, so nothing too wild and crazy. (Sorry to disappoint all you thrill-seekers). One of the places we discovered recently that really ended up being a great [...]
Qua Baths and Spa at Caesar’s Palace (Pre-Wedding Relaxation)
A little piece of heaven; THAT is what Qua baths are. To be frank, I’ve never been to a spa before so did not know what to expect. I was pleasantly suprised by the luxury of the Qua Baths and Spa. When I was in elementary school we learned all about the Roman baths, the [...]
Cabana Day at the Luxor
Today, we rented a cabana at the Luxor. Wow! They advertize it as an oasis and they aren’t kidding. It is our own little cabin tent with fan and misters. We lay on the padded lounges (there were four of them) and had water misted on us. And there’s more – towel service, stereo, flat screen [...]
Eleven Hotels and Casinos in One Day
My feet hurt far too much to go into too much detail. We actually did visit all 11 hotels/casinos in a few hours. Ouch! In no particular order: Luxor Mandalay Bay Excalibur New York, New York – with its fabulous roller-coaster MGM Grand – we DID see the lions Circus Circus – where the bride [...]
