Recently Renovated is a Relative Term…

I now truly understand that you can take a theme too far. It is not reserved for Mother’s at their children’s birthday parties or for wedding planners that just must have everything covered in pink for an upcoming nuptial. The Luxor has also joined their ranks in letting their decorator loose with every imaginable item related to Egypt, pyramids, pharaoh, or the Nile.

We chose the Tower rooms because they were “recently renovated” and offered additional square footage. This we figured would be important to Escape Together readers who travel in groups and would want newer rooms with a lot of space. As we traveled through the maze of the large casino hotel to our rooms we couldn’t help but notice the random pictures of Cleopatra or Egyptian kings framed on the walls. If they had been nice pictures it might have been a nice addition to the theme but they were tacky dollar store photos that were thrown into even tackier frames. This should have been our first warning of what was to come… Read more

What Happens in Vegas…

From relaxing in the spa to eating at some of the best restaurants and staying in some of the most interesting hotels in the world…Its all available in Vegas! This city in the desert is much more than just a destination for gambling and buffets. In this month’s destination highlight we show you the many sides of Sin City and give you ideas to plan a unique getaway.

Destination Highlights…

• Recently Renovated is a Relative Term - See our review of the Luxor
• The Relaxing Side of Vegas - From spa services, midnight mani/pedi’s and poolside cabana rentals we tell you how to see another side of Vegas other than gambling, clubs and nightlife.
• Boutique at the Palms - See a review of the newest Palms property by our partners at TheBlackTraveler.com
• Photo Gallery - Photos from Vegas including hotel, restaurant and other sites