Boo!

Hi Vegas fans,

Hope I didn't scare ya. But this weekend is Halloween, and that means it's party time in Sin City. As if it needed another reason to party. Here's the Las Vegas Advisor's roundup of October 31 fun.

Me? I'm handing out candy to the kids in my neighborhood. If I was in Vegas this weekend, however, I'd probably be doing something different. Like dressing up as Disco Stu and having fun at a club.

I've never dressed up in a disco outfit, but it would be totally opposite my personality, and thus I think a good costume. My two best costumes: Wonder Bread when I was about 8 (my sister is very creative and artistic) and static cling when I was in my twenties (pin socks and such to your clothes: it's easy, fun, and a conversation piece).

But before you dress up and paint Vegas red, don't forget to fill out my scavenger hunt for the chance to win a free luggage tag!

Have a great Halloween!
Viva,
Mike

Simplifying Las Vegas 2010

Hi Vegas fans,

I'm working hard on next year's version of my travel guide. It's not as daunting a task as I always make it out to be, but I'm always surprised at how much I write about Vegas. There's a lot of stuff, and a lot of stuff changes. My goal is to finish it and have it ready by Nov 1., but I've got a lot of work to do to get there.

Wish me luck!
Mike

Coochie, coochie, owie

Hi Vegas fans,

Charo won't be shaking it at the Riviera until at least November. She fell during a performance for Jerry Lewis' Telethon in September. There's still plenty of entertainment at the Riv, but according to many reports, the ol' resort is in financial trouble and may not make it to the end of the year. However, reports of its death may be premature. The site has rooms available through March, and they are at good rates to boot.

If you've never stayed there, I recommend it if you are looking for an inexpensive room. It's on the very north end of the Strip, but they have a good casino, decent restaurants, and, for now, plenty of entertainment. Just not Charo.

Think about booking the Riv the next time you... Go to Vegas. It's that Simple.

Viva,
Mike

Wayne Newton is back!

Hi Vegas fans and Wayniacs,

Mr. Las Vegas is planning his Once Before I Go tour at the Tropicana, beginning October 14th. They are on sale now, and you can call the Trop (800-829-9034)or visit their website (www.Tropicanalv.com) for tickets.

Ya gotta give the guy credit... 67 years old, 50 years in the biz, and he's still at it. This may be his last tour, but who knows. People come out of retirement all the time.

Whether you like Mr. Newton or not, this is a fantastic opportunity to see a Vegas legend.

Viva,
Mike