After our sugar-fueled morning at Ethel M's, we needed actual sustenance. So, we decided to head back to the Strip to check out one of the newest dining options in Vegas - Famous Foods Street Eats at Resort World LV. Though, my primary goal for our visit was just to check out Kuru Kuru Pa by the Aoki Brothers. 😉 … [Read more...] about Review: Famous Foods Street Eats at Resort World LV
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Review: Ethel M Chocolates Factory
As a kid, I always looked forward to my grandparents' annual trip to Vegas, as they'd always come back with a box of scrumptious Ethel M truffles. Yet, despite having been to Vegas a handful of times myself now, I've never been to the Ethel M Chocolates Factory until now. … [Read more...] about Review: Ethel M Chocolates Factory
Review: Mott 32 Las Vegas
There were two places I really wanted to get to in Vegas this year. These two places have long been on my list of places to try and were places we were going to visit in 2020. Those two places were, of course, e! by Jose Andres and Mott 32 Las Vegas. Fortunately, we made it to both, with Mott 32 being the first. … [Read more...] about Review: Mott 32 Las Vegas
Review: Din Tai Fung Las Vegas
For as much as Hawaii loves dim sum, it's nearly impossible to find xiao long bao here. So, whenever we travel to someplace with a location, we always visit Din Tai Fung. It's for this reason, plus the sheer convenience, that we ended up at Din Tai Fung Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: Din Tai Fung Las Vegas
Review: National Car Rental Las Vegas
I'm going to be honest with you guys. This trip was the first time I've ever rented from National. It's also the first time I've been to Vegas and didn't rent from Silvercar. So, let's talk about my pandemic-era experience with National Car Rental Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: National Car Rental Las Vegas
Vegas + Irvine Trip Report Introduction
Well, it's been a minute since I've done one of these. In fact, by the time I set foot on the plane for my recent trip, it was over TWO YEARS since I last left Oahu. So, let's hope I remember how to do this 😂 - my Vegas + Irvine trip report introduction. … [Read more...] about Vegas + Irvine Trip Report Introduction
MGM Taking Over Management of the Cosmopolitan
The Las Vegas Strip has been hitting us with a lot of bombshells lately. Lately, that's primarily been MGM Resorts International offloading many of their signature properties, such as the Bellagio. But now we're learning that MGM is taking over the management of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about MGM Taking Over Management of the Cosmopolitan
Honolulu – Las Vegas Airfare Comparison
For a long time, Hawaiian charged just about whatever they wanted on flights between Hawaii and Las Vegas. With Southwest entering the market, though, that can't be the case anymore. Or can it? Let's do a Honolulu - Las Vegas airfare comparison to see how things are going right now. … [Read more...] about Honolulu – Las Vegas Airfare Comparison
Park MGM to Reopen as a Smoke-Free Resort
It's safe to say that tourism isn't anywhere near normal in Vegas and won't be for some time. So, the big resorts have taken their time coming's back online. And now, we learn that Park MGM is to reopen as a smoke-free resort. … [Read more...] about Park MGM to Reopen as a Smoke-Free Resort
Thousands of Hawaii Travel Workers Receive Notices
Thousands of Hawaii travel workers receive notices of furlough or layoff as many companies this week as their employers struggle to remain afloat. But, the numbers still pale in comparison to what's happening in Vegas. … [Read more...] about Thousands of Hawaii Travel Workers Receive Notices