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Still golden after all these years

June 21, 2011 Todd DeFeo

The Golden Nugget on Fremont Street has a … golden nugget. A large one at that.

Be sure not to miss the original Vegas

June 20, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Say Las Vegas today, and most people think of The Strip. But, the original “gambling district” of Las Vegas lies a few miles away.

When in Vegas, enjoy a museum

June 20, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Sin City is usually associated with gambling, but the city does have a number of museums worth checking out.

Vegas landmark closes after 59 years

May 18, 2011 The Travel Trolley

A true Las Vegas landmark closed this week after 59 years.

TripAdvisor names Travelers’ Choice Destinations awards

May 16, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Award winners were determined based on a combination of travelers’ favorite places and overall destination popularity.

New ‘mob’ exhibit opens in Las Vegas

April 1, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The Tropicana in Las Vegas has debuted a new exhibit dedicated to the mafia. “The Mob Experience” opened this week and features artifacts and exhibits dedicated to well-known mafia members. “What differentiates us from any other city is our history,” The Associated Press quoted Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman as saying. “This is the story of America.”

Index: Hotel rates rose 2 percent in 2010

March 21, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Global hotel rates rose 2 percent in 2010, and despite the increase year-over-year, travel deals and value can still be found in America’s most popular cities as well as the new global up-and-coming destinations, according to the hotels.com Hotel Price Index.

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