High above the Las Vegas Strip

ON the first day of 2019, superheroes went sky-high to become the first to fly into 2019, high above The LINQ Promenade on the brand-new FLY LINQ, the first and only zipline on the Las Vegas Strip.

FLY LINQ Fast Facts:

• The $20 million FLY LINQ is the first and only zipline on the Las Vegas Strip.
• Developed by the team behind High Roller, the world's tallest observation wheel.
• 10 side-by-side ziplines, capable of simultaneously launching all riders. 
• Height of launch tower: 114 feet or 14 stories.
• Height of landing tower: 54 feet or more than five stories.
• Positions to fly: seated or superhero (prone).
• Length of each zipline: 1,121 feet.
• Length of time: the ride takes approximately 35 to 45 seconds.
• Average speed: 35 MPH.

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Oh sugar sugar . . .

I LOVE SUGAR announced it will open its latest and most extraordinary candy experience to date in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip at The LINQ Promenade. The venue is expected to open Spring 2019. The new Las Vegas flagship is I LOVE SUGAR’s most architecturally innovative store, featuring a monumental façade and state of the art design that creates a stunning new destination in one of the world’s most visited tourist destinations. 

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Barry Manilow returns to Las Vegas

BARRY Manilow has announced that he will be returning to Las Vegas with a brand new stage production to perform his extensive catalog of hits as the exclusive headliner at the Westgate International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

The legendary entertainer will return to where he previously made his spectacular residency debut on February 24, 2005. The 85-minute show will celebrate his well-loved greatest hits.

Show dates going on sale will be May 24-26, June 14-16, June 21-23, July 19-21, July 26-28, Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13.

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Mobile ticketing with Google Pay

THE Las Vegas Monorail Company announced the launch of virtual transit ticketing with the new Google Pay app for Android phones. The #Monorail now offers riders the ability to quickly and easily purchase fares online and use their phone at the fare gates for immediate transit access to everything along the #LasVegas Strip. 

It is the first transit system in the world to fully integrate their ticketing system with Google Pay using MIFARE contactless technology. With just a few clicks, Monorail customers can now purchase and save tickets using their credit and debit cards or PayPal account linked to Google Pay with the security of Google encryption. Once customers arrive at the Monorail station, they simply tap their phone on the fare gate and ride.

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Interactive investigation

THE Mob Museum in Nevada which is the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, announces February 14, 2018 as the opening date for its major first-floor renovation, which includes a brand-new exhibition space called Organized Crime Today.

Focusing on the modernization and evolution of organized crime in the present day. Two new experiential spaces include the Use of Force Training Experience and Crime Lab, which join the Museum’s already robust experiential platform, focusing on methods employed by law enforcement to apprehend and prosecute criminals and their organizations.

The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Whether you like it or not, this is American history. 

Since opening in 2012, The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums,” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History,” one of USA Today’s “12 Can’t Miss U.S. Museum Exhibits,” “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times, one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by Fox News and Budget Travel magazine, “Best Museum” by Nevada Magazine and is a multi-year winner of the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” rankings.

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First zipline for Las Vegas Strip announced

THE first zipline on the Las Vegas Strip has been announced by Caesars Entertainments. Named Fly LINQ, the $20-million project will feature 10 side-by-side ziplines capable of simultaneously launching all riders.

The experience will be constructed on The LINQ Promenade, the open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district.

Guests on the ride will take an escalator, with open Strip views to the top of the 122-foot-tall launch tower.  At the top they can choose to ride in a seated or 'Superman' position. The ride will travel 1,080 feet above The LINQ Promenade.

Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2018.

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Ride the monorail in Las Vegas

THE #LasVegas Monorail provides a quick and convenient connection along the Las Vegas Strip, linking riders to world-class restaurants, shows, shops, day/nightclubs, spas, hotels and casinos. In minutes, Monorail riders can travel the famous Las Vegas Strip in a safe, comfortable and clean environment – without the hassles of traffic or wasted time.

Currently, the privately funded Monorail system includes seven stations: MGM Grand; Bally’s/Paris Las Vegas; Flamingo/Caesars Palace; Harrah’s/The LINQ; Las Vegas Convention Center; Westgate Resort & Casino and SLS Las Vegas. Las Vegas’ “green” public transportation choice, the Monorail’s electric trains are zero-emission vehicles. 


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Get mobbed in Las Vegas

THE Mob Museum – The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, located in downtown #LasVegas, has been named No. 20 on TripAdvisor’s list of the Top 25 U.S. Museums in its 2017 Traveler’s Choice Awards.

It is the only #Nevada museum to appear on the list. Travelers’ Choice Awards represent the very best in travel, as chosen by millions of travelers. The Mob Museum has been open for just over five years and this is the second year in a row it has made the list.

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides a world-class, interactive journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines.

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Need for Speed

SPEEDVEGAS offers the only Formula One-inspired track especially built for anyone who dreams of driving an exotic supercar or American muscle car. SPEEDVEGAS’ most popular packages offer six distinct ways to reach adrenaline-pumping speeds for not only exotic car enthusiasts, but also anyone seeking an extraordinary, only-in-Vegas-style experience.

Drift Experience – Guests strap in for a non-stop exhilarating ride next to a driver for this ride-along drifting ride around around SPEEDVEGAS’ expertly engineered track.

War of the Worlds – Guests experience a battle of automotive excellence while driving 10 laps in two of the fastest and most exciting supercars ever produced. Five laps in the Shelby GT or Porsche Cayman GTS Five laps in the Mercedes AMG GT-S, Nissan GT-R or Audi R8.

American Muscle Showdown – Drive the leanest, meanest and most aggressive rear-wheel drive V-8 muscle cars on the market and go 0 to 60 in less than 3.5 seconds.

Raging Bull – This package is a head-to head matchup between the best-selling Lamborghini of all time and the newest member from the “House of the Raging Bull.” Drivers enjoy breathtaking laps behind the wheel of two of the fastest and most popular Lamborghinis.

Italian Faceoff – Whether driving the most expensive car or the most intimidating car is the goal, guests choosing this package receive the best of both worlds. Five laps in the Ferrari 458 Italia Five laps in the Lamborghini Huracán.

Battle of Legends – These exotic supercars offer a triple threat, pitting the very best in German engineering against the fastest and most ferocious supercars Italy offers. Five laps in the Lamborghini Huracán Five laps in the Ferrari 458 Italia Five laps in the Porsche 911 GT3 A combined 1,617 horsepower.

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Popular Vegas Chinatown restaurant Chubby Cattle relaunches

CHUBBY Cattle upgrades include open view display kitchens and hand-cutting bar; where certified A5 Miyazaki Wagyu from Japan and their own breed of Dorper lamb are hand sliced per order.  The sheep are raised organically on their own open pasture. This provides their restaurants with the best 100% grass fed lamb. 

To provide the most authentic hotpot experience in the #USA, Chubby Cattle owner Hai Bin Yang went back to his native Inner Mongolia in China and had DNA tests done to match the sheep that are native to Inner Mongolia. Sourcing the best lamb for Chubby Cattle has been one of his biggest concerns since the planning stages. After several tests, the South African Dorper Sheep was found to be the closest, perfect match.

Black head Dorper lamb have been specifically bred to produce superior quality meat, not wool. This depletes the lanolin in the fat which gives the meat a milder, less gamey flavor.



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Taking Yoga to New Heights

VISITORS to Las Vegas can now enjoy a helicopter tour and a yoga session at the Valley of Fire State Park, considered one of the most remote destinations in the southwest of the U.S. 

Leading helicopter operator, Maverick Helicopters has partnered exclusively with the award-winning yoga company, Silent Savasana to offer this opportunity. HeliYoga – Limitless is available via private charter only. 

www.maverickhelicopter.com/heliyoga

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My America Last Minute Deals

MY AMERICA HOLIDAY is a tour operator specialising in tailor-made holidays to the USA. The company offers everything from city breaks with flights and accommodation to multi-destination holidays, tailor-made fly drive itineraries, escorted tours, cruises, rail holidays and much more.

They have some spectacular offers saving up to 35% on deals to Las Vegas, New York, Orlando and Cancun but booking must be made by September 30th.

www.myamericaholiday.co.uk

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London to Las Vegas – direct

NORWEGIAN is continuing the expansion of its low-cost long-haul network by launching a direct service to #LasVegas from London Gatwick from £179 one-way.

The twice-weekly flights – on Mondays and Thursdays – will start on October 31.

‘We are thrilled to see our partnership with Norwegian continue to expand, providing another non-stop option for European visitors to visit Las Vegas,’ said Cathy Tull, senior vice president of marketing for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

Says Norwegian chief commercial officer Thomas Ramdahl: ‘Las Vegas is a fantastic addition to our growing transatlantic network from the UK. Viva low-cost, viva Las Vegas!’

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Waiting for the wedding …

GETTING married abroad can be romantic but also a bureaucratic nightmare. You have go through legal processes of one sort or another everywhere, but in these countries it’s little less of a headache than in many others … 

Cyprus
All paperwork is in English and couples don’t have to spend a certain period of time on the island before they get married, so they can have the wedding and honeymoon within a week.

Rhodes, Greece
Getting married in Greece is relatively straightforward, although the couple do have to be in the country for a full week before the wedding so they will need to book a fortnight holiday and get married in the second week. Santorini is another big wedding island in the Aegean.

Barbados
The Caribbean has long been one of the most popular overseas wedding destinations for British couples and Barbados, arguably the most ‘British’ of all the islands in the region, is a safe bet. Couples need to register only 48 hours before getting married, so it is easy to organize.

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is popular because it’s good value and has unusual wedding options – few places allow the bride and groom to ride off into the sunset on the back of an elephant, or marry on a moonlit beach to the hypnotic sound of drums. On a practical note, the couple need to be in Sri Lanka at least five working days before the wedding. Good flight connections from the capital Colombo mean it is easy to combine a Sri Lankan wedding with a honeymoon in the Maldives.

St Lucia
Another favourite Caribbean option, a special licence allows couples to be married within 24 hours of arrival and the choice of venues ranges from a deserted beach to a botanical garden, church, or yacht.

Las Vegas, US
Getting married here isn’t quite as uncomplicated as popular myth has it; there is paperwork. Both parties must appear in person at a Clark County Marriage Bureau location and present identification with ages and names. It, though, almost instant. There's no waiting period; couples will get their marriage licence on the day they apply for it … and the marriage bureau is open from 8 a.m. to midnight daily. Divorce in the state of Nevada, of course, takes somewhat longer.


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Boom year for Vegas

#LAS VEGAS achieved a record visitor score in 2015: 42 million, which compares with 41.1 million in 2014.

‘Las Vegas couldn't have reached this achievement without the support of our resort partners and the dedicated workers who make the Las Vegas experience what it is,’ said Rossi Ralenkotter, president of the city’s Convention and Visitors Authority. ‘Whether a first-time visitor or a returning Las Vegas enthusiast, the destination continues to astonish travellers from all over the world with luxury resort experiences, world-class dining, and exciting entertainment.’

The tourist industry in Southern Nevada and the Las Vegas Valley generates more than $50 billion annually and employs 366,000 people.

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Virgin Atlantic to boost US, Cuba services

VIRGIN ATLANTIC is planning to increase the number of its flights to Havana, Las Vegas, and Orlando. 

To meet high demand for travel to these flagship destinations, services will begin to increase from late summer 2016. There will be additional services from Gatwick, Manchester, and Glasgow airports. In total, almost 35,000 extra return seats will be available for holidaymakers.

Capitalizing on strong demand for this Caribbean favourite, Virgin Atlantic will add a third weekly service from London Gatwick to Havana, Cuba, from November 2016 to March 2017 with the extra service taking place on Saturdays.

People in Scotland will have more choice when flying to Florida, with the current seasonal services to Orlando being extended so that a weekly service is available until the end of November 2016 and from the start of March 2017. 

The number of flights from Manchester and Gatwick to Las Vegas and Orlando will also be increased.

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Virgin Holidays launches dedicated US golf brochure

VIRGIN HOLIDAYS has launched its first dedicated #golf brochure, which ranges from luxury desert courses in Palm Springs and Las Vegas to beach-side locations in Florida, California, and the Carolinas. 

It offers the opportunity to tee off in the footsteps of a pro by playing on some of the country's' most prestigious courses, and there are venues with a special place in golf history having hosted Ryder Cups and major championships, including Kiawah Island Ocean Course, Pinehurst No2, and Pebble Beach.

Lee Haslett, sales director Virgin Holidays, says: ‘As the UK's favourite holiday company to the #USA, the time felt right for us to showcase the variety of world class golf resorts the country has to offer. Although this is an entirely new collection for us, our customers can be assured that they'll receive the same high standard Virgin Holidays are renowned for – and we'll even fly your golf clubs free of charge!'

Prices start from £849pp, including, seven days car hire and four rounds of golf.

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Florida, Las Vegas, best for holiday savings

NEW YORK, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco are the most expensive US vacation destinations of 2015, while Las Vegas (Nevada) and Jacksonville and Orlando in Florida are the cheapest, according to a GOBankingRates study of the most and least affordable cities for holidaymakers. 

The study look at 50 of the most popular vacation destinations in the US, ranking their affordability on factors that impact travellers' budgets the most: hotel prices, airfare, food and drink costs, and transport expenses.

‘You don't have to drive to the middle of nowhere to find a cheap summer vacation,’ said Casey Bond, GOBankingRates' editor-in-chief.

‘Some of the least expensive destinations on our list are also the most popular — with Vegas taking the No. 1 spot. Still, it's important to remember that saving money on vacation doesn't end with finding a cheap flight or inexpensive hotel room; don't blow your budget on squeezing in visits to crowded tourist traps. You can have more fun, spend less money, and get a more authentic experience at some of the cheapest cities in the country.’

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Las Vegas checks-in 40 million

LAS VEGAS reached a milestone in annual visitor numbers, exceeding 40 million for the first time. 

The tourism industry in Southern Nevada continues to expand, achieving ten consecutive months of visitor volume increases.

‘Las Vegas couldn't have reached this milestone without the continued investments of our resort partners,’ said Rossi Ralenkotter, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. ‘Ongoing developments in the destination, including new, renovated, and rebranded resort properties, exciting new attractions, world-class entertainment, and incredible culinary offerings are what keep first-time visitors and loyalists returning to Las Vegas.’

Tourism in Southern Nevada and the Las Vegas Valley generates more than $45 billion (£29 billion) annually and supports 376,000 jobs.

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Virgin expands UK-US flights

VIRGIN ATLANTIC has announced new flights from Glasgow and Belfast to the US next summer.

The Belfast route will be the first Northern Ireland service for the carrier, with services from Belfast International to Orlando to commence in June 2015. It will operate in June and July with an additional 3,600 seats in total.

A similar number of seats will be available on the Glasgow to Las Vegas route, which will launch in September 2015 and run throughout September and October.

Both routes form part of Virgin Atlantic’s joint venture with Delta Air Lines, with Delta offering ticket sales under a codeshare agreement.

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