Category Archives: Travel

Tahoe Adventure

Posted on November 18, 2016 by queen of comps

Recently we took a family casino vacation to Tahoe, staying on an offer from Harrah’s.  Although we had been here many times before, this was the first time daughter Angela and her hubby Steve had been here so they kept busy with active choices … Continue reading →

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Awesome Outdoor Art

Posted on July 17, 2016 by queen of comps

After 31 years of visiting and then living in Las Vegas, Brad and I are a bit jaded on the subject of “Vegas Sights” – been there seen that! But this week we were surprisingly awed by a relatively new … Continue reading →

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A Blast From the Past

Posted on May 12, 2016 by queen of comps

I’m going to be out of town for a little while and hopefully on vacation from my computer much of the time.  Brad and I will be flying to Georgia to help granddaughter Kaitlynn celebrate her graduation from Columbus State … Continue reading →

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Back Home from Vacation

Posted on September 21, 2015 by queen of comps

We recently arrived back home in Vegas after 12 days of our favorite kind of vacation, combining casino play, touristy sightseeing, and family time. First, we flew to Memphis to take advantage of a good offer from the Horseshoe Casino in Tunica, … Continue reading →

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I Am Not a Players Club Number – I Am a Person

Posted on February 19, 2015 by queen of comps

Brad and I will be at Harrah’s New Orleans February 20th and 21st. From there, we will be sailing on the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship from February 22nd until March 1st. We do not play video poker on cruise ships, so you’ll need … Continue reading →

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Vegas News Items

Posted on February 13, 2015 by queen of comps

Satisfying the “Crave”: Last night Brad and I visited the White Castle that just opened a week or so ago on the Strip, at the Casino Royale. First one west of the Mississippi! The buns are not exactly the same … Continue reading →

Posted in City News, Food Review, Non-gambling Activities, Sports, Travel, Vegas Discounts | 1 Comment

Trip Report – Harrah’s Cherokee – Part 2

Posted on October 19, 2014 by queen of comps

Continuing the report on our Harrah’s Cherokee visit in early October. (You can read Part 1 at https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/frugal-vegas/?p=3670 .) Since we were staying at Harrah’s Cherokee on a weekend, Angela and Steve enjoyed having a wide choice of venues to … Continue reading →

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Trip Report – Harrah’s Cherokee – Part 1

Posted on October 13, 2014 by queen of comps

It was a wonderful out-of-town trip for Brad and me! First, a flight to Atlanta to visit family and see Asher, our new great-grandbaby in Columbus, GA, and then a drive north to the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina.  We … Continue reading →

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Back to Harrah’s Southern California

Posted on August 19, 2014 by queen of comps

A couple of months ago I wrote here about the road trip we took to Harrah’s Southern California (formerly called Rincon) with the Frugal Princess and her hubby.  And I invited people to stop by and say hello  when they saw … Continue reading →

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CRUISE NEWS

Posted on July 24, 2014 by queen of comps

STATION CASINOS Station Casinos has announced a deal with Princess Cruises.   All Chairman-level Boarding Pass card holders — the highest status level of the program — are eligible to receive complimentary cabins on select Princess Cruises. Other Boarding Pass card … Continue reading →

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