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- Nevada’s worst fires seasons this millennium
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012
- Nevada experienced its worst fire season on record in 1999 when more than 2 million acres burned across the state.
- Sun's list of remaining family-friendly fun spots on the Strip
- Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
- With Las Vegas boasting themes like “Just the right amount of Wrong” and “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” it’s hard to believe the Strip would cater to families and tourists not old enough to feed a slot machine. Don’t be fooled — there are plenty of child-friendly attractions along the boulevard to keep the whole family entertained. After all, this is the “Entertainment Capital of the World.”
- Sun's list of shuttered family-friendly Vegas attractions
- Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
- Las Vegas has always billed itself as a playground, but its emphasis on being one for both kids and adults appears to be dwindling.
- Las Vegas vs. Dubai: Comparing two world-famous tourist destinations
- Friday, Dec. 23, 2011
- Two desert cities half a world away — Las Vegas and Dubai — have grown from dusty outposts into tourism empires. Like Las Vegas, Dubai — an emirate located on the Arabian Peninsula — has experienced tremendous growth during the past two decades.
- The Palms, popular among playboys and performers, celebrates 10 years
- Monday, Nov. 14, 2011
- During its 10 years of existence, the Palms Casino Resort has managed to pull off a most unlikely stunt — becoming Hollywood hangout and locals’ favorite. Hipsters and people with hip replacements each find something to like.
- Implosions a thing of the past? Maybe!
- Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011
- Not too long ago, reworking a property on the Strip began with a demolition crew and a plume of dust. But the recession has changed the equation as evidenced, most recently, by the Clark County Commission signing off on a major renovation of the Sahara.
- Reality TV -- Vegas style
- Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
- Audiences love over-the-top, in-your-face reality television. And if that reality is framed by the Las Vegas skyline, all the better. Starring government employees, small-business owners, crooks, cops, corpses and celebrities (or celebrities in waiting), several reality TV shows have found homes in the entertainment capital of the world.
- Halloween: an excuse to really dress up
- Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011
- If you enjoy watching how people dress up for a night out on the Strip, imagine what happens when they’re given an excuse to go over the top.
- Trendy salon and spa treatments plentiful in Vegas
- Monday, Oct. 24, 2011
- Las Vegas has long been a vacation destination of the rich and famous, and even more so this past decade. It’s easy to see the city’s appeal — it’s rich in pleasures, including indulgent, over-the-top spa treatments.
- Sugar Factory brings on celebrity photo opps with Couture Pops
- Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
- Las Vegas and celebrities have a symbiotic relationship. Casinos and nightclubs like the cache of having boldfaced names hanging around, and the famous and notorious enjoy the spoils — the appearance fees, perks and usual Vegas enticements. Add candy to that list.
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