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Tag: Las Vegas

Ultimate Stacking: Plans to Visit Las Vegas? Here’s How To Save SERIOUS Money

September 24, 2020 Jamal

The past few days I’ve highlighted several travel-related American Express Offers (aka Amex Offers). Often, these deals appear straight forward…buy a plane ticket, receive a statement credit. But if you’re strategic, you’ll notice that…

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Las Vegas Planned To Be “More Intimate” (During A Pandemic); 1000+ Casino Employees Test Positive For COVID-19

September 20, 2020 Jamal

It’s no secret that the state of Nevada is extremely dependent on travel and tourism but what happens when tourism is no longer your reality? Nevada’s unemployment rate has approached 30 percent, the worst-ever unemployment rate in…

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Las Vegas Hotel Waiving Resort Fees. Other Hotels Matching (Perhaps Permanently)?

June 3, 2020 Jamal

If you can’t tell, I’m extremely intrigued about Las Vegas reopening despite not having any plans to visit any time soon. Last week, I wrote about Nevada’s announcement to reopen and Las Vegas living up to their new slogan Vegas “reimagined.”

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Nevada Governor: “Las Vegas Hotels Will Reopen June 4” But Will The Experience Be Different?

May 28, 2020 Jamal

The casinos on the Las Vegas strip have been shut down for 2 months and as you may have expected, the impact to the economy has been devastating. Earlier this week, Las Vegas revealed a new slogan called Vegas “reimagined,” and announced they would be…

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Las Vegas Plans To Reopen Next Week And Be “More Intimate” (During A Pandemic)?

May 24, 2020 Jamal

It’s no secret that the state of Nevada is extremely dependent on travel and tourism but what happens when tourism is no longer your reality? Nevada’s unemployment rate is more than 28 percent, the worst-ever unemployment rate in…

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Sneaky: Las Vegas Cosmopolitan Hotel Increases Resort Fee (While No One Is Visiting)

May 21, 2020 Jamal

Well, you know what else is staying in Vegas? Your money that you had no intention of spending as Cosmopolitan Hotel (casually) announced they would be increasing their resort fee. Actually they didn’t…

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BREAKING: Las Vegas Wynn, Encore, and MGM Properties Temporarily Closing Due To Coronavirus

March 15, 2020 Jamal

As the situation continues to unfold, we are seeing A LOT of information shared and debated across various platforms. Over the past few days I’ve kept my eye on one travel destination that generally feels the pressure a bit more than other locations when travel slumps…

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PAY UP! Las Vegas Increasing Resort Fees (Again)

February 29, 2020 Jamal

How does that phrase go…”What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas?” Well, you know what else is staying in Vegas? Your…

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Reader Success Story: “Your Tips Saved Me More Than $1700 And I Was Offered The Job”

February 4, 2020 Jamal

I wanted to share a story from 1TP reader LaShaun, who dropped this sweet gem in my inbox this morning…

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New Amex Offer: MGM Resorts (Las Vegas) – Spend $400+, Get $80 Back

February 2, 2020 Jamal

American Express is back with another great Amex Offer that can help you save on your next hotel stays in Las Vegas. This offer will save you…

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Not Surprising: Bellagio Doesn’t Allow Me to Write A Review

August 16, 2019 Jamal

I stayed at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas last week and wrote about my experience. In short, I was excited about my stay at the memorable Bellagio. Unfortunately, it….

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Rookie Mistake: Las Vegas Hotel Offered Me $100 In Free Food And Drinks And I Didn’t Take It

August 14, 2019 Jamal

No one enjoys admitting that they made a mistake, particularly a travel blogger that makes a HUGE mistake while traveling. But I admit it…

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Simple and Efficient: A Review of The Mirage Hotel (Las Vegas)

August 8, 2019 Jamal

I stayed at The Mirage in the mid-90’s with my parents for a family vacation, but have vague memories of that experience. One reason I was not eager about this stay was because…

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New Amex Offer: MGM Resorts (Las Vegas) – Spend $500+, Get $100 Back

July 24, 2019 Jamal

For better (or for worse), I’m fairly decisive when it comes to making decisions. Typically, procrastination is not something that I struggle with. However, I procrastinated…AND IT PAID OFF!

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My Go-To Resource For Always Getting the Best Hotel Price

December 16, 2018 Jamal

Recently, my wife mentioned that she would like to go to Las Vegas to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It’s debatable, but I think most people

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