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
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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
Revisiting the Aria Resort and Casino
During my very first trip to Las Vegas back in 2017, we stayed at the Aria Resort. This time around, we did so again. Things, however, were a bit different. So, let's talk about how revisiting the Aria Resort and Casino went for us. Spoiler alert: things were different, and not necessarily in a good way. … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Aria Resort and Casino
Review: Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas
During my recent trip to Vegas and Irvine, we flew on Hawaiian Airlines. Sure, Southwest is an option nowadays, but my in-laws prefer Hawaiian for the convenience and ease. So, let's talk about Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to 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
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
Southwest Announces Hawaii-Las Vegas Routes
Watch out, Hawaiian! Your fortress, profit-making routes are increasingly under fire. Especially since Southwest announces Hawaii-Las Vegas routes, but that's just the beginning. The airline also announced several other new routes will see boosts in frequencies. … [Read more...] about Southwest Announces Hawaii-Las Vegas Routes
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
Boyd Gaming Hints at Permanent Cuts
Despite reopening to tourists back in June, things aren't going to great in Vegas right now. And while they're doing ok financially right now, Boyd Gaming hints at permanent cuts to its operations. … [Read more...] about Boyd Gaming Hints at Permanent Cuts
Nevada Adds Mask Mandate + Disney Changes
Thanks to its worsening rate of infection since reopening, Nevada adds a mask mandate for all. At the same time, Disney is rethinking its opening plans and has announced the major overhaul of an iconic ride. … [Read more...] about Nevada Adds Mask Mandate + Disney Changes