Las Vegas

Saw a sign at the M Resort saying they’ll enter your room if the Do Not Disturb light has been on for 24 hours. That basically means they can come in even if you don’t want them to. Kind of caught me off guard. Feels like something you’d want to know before booking, not after...

points, I’m a cardholder, and upgraded to ELR seats mostly because I was worried about carry on space. Funny thing is, this is the first Vegas flight I’ve been on in years that wasn’t full. Plenty of bin space, no stress. Crew was great, boarding was smooth, pushed back on time,...

Just wrapped a Fine Hotels + Resorts stay at Bellagio and figured I’d share a few practical notes in case it helps someone else. Upgrade: basically nothing. Don’t go in expecting much here. $60 per day credit: this one is sneaky. It’s technically two $30 credits but really just...

Stayed at the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas this past Saturday on a free night award for the Emirates NBA Cup West semifinals at T Mobile Arena. First time staying at this brand. Room was really nice and they upgraded us to a higher floor, which was a pleasant surprise. Used our...

I’m not even a full-time business traveler, but I fly a ton and most of my routes to/from Fresno connect through LAS. And honestly, that Southwest stretch of the terminal is the most miserable area I’ve ever had to sit in. Zero seating, long lines for the few food spots, slot...

Southwest Airlines has announced a new daily nonstop route between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Austin, Texas, set to begin in summer 2026. The expansion is part of the airline’s broader plan to enhance service options nationwide by focusing on...

Got a text from Delta saying to arrive 3 hours early for my 6 AM flight out of Vegas. I showed up place was empty. Maybe a dozen non-employees total. Appreciate the enthusiasm, Delta, but I think I could’ve slept another hour.

Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service to Anchorage, Alaska, starting in May 2026, marking its first-ever entry into the state’s market. The airline will operate daily flights from Anchorage to Denver and Las Vegas, expanding its domestic network to 122 airports and...

Southwest Airlines announced it will begin nonstop flights to Anchorage, Alaska, in May 2026, marking the carrier’s first-ever service to the state. The new routes will connect Anchorage with Las Vegas and Denver, expanding Southwest’s reach into the northernmost U.S. market....

Southwest Airlines is expanding its network to Alaska for the first time, launching new seasonal flights to Anchorage from Las Vegas and Denver beginning in May 2026. The new routes will give travelers direct access to Alaska’s breathtaking scenery — from glaciers and mountains...

I’ve felt the slide for a while. Last trip was sticker shock everywhere, 30 dollar cocktails, 20 to 40 for parking, resort fees on top of already high room rates. Table mins up, service meh. You end up staying in one casino because moving the car costs more. Seeing the city push...

Resorts World just scrapped the free summer parking and is now charging $21 flat for hotel guests. I paid it while eating at Caviar Bar last week, and honestly the long walk from the garage made it feel worse. Other places at least soften the blow; Wynn validates for guests and...

Just wrapped my 23rd solo Vegas trip at Park MGM and honestly, the solo experience here just gets better. Got a Strip view upgrade just by asking, ate at new solo dining bars at Bellagio and Aria, and comps stretched way further than any cruise solo cabin ever could. Only...

This update from Forbes could change how we travel, especially if you're planning to fly into Vegas from smaller cities. The latest reports show that rising costs in Las Vegas are causing some serious ripple effects across the travel landscape. More than a dozen rural airports...

This piece about Las Vegas Tourism Decline is worth a look. The rising costs in Las Vegas are creating a concerning domino effect on air travel accessibility across multiple regions. Over a dozen rural airports currently depend on their direct flights to Vegas, which serve as...

This piece about Delta route changes is worth a look. The airline is making significant adjustments to their western US operations, notably adding their Premium Select seating to more California routes while simultaneously reducing some Las Vegas connections. This shift...

Las Vegas just saw a 7.3% drop in tourist arrivals for the first half of 2025, and the reasons are hitting close to home for many of us. High resort fees, poor service, and a perception of declining value are turning people away not just international tourists but Americans...