No comments about Travellers Las Vegas, 3rd: Guides to destinations worldwide (Travellers - Thomas Cook).

2 comments about Open Road's Best of Las Vegas, 1st Edition (Open Road Travel Guides Las Vegas Guide).

1. This was a comprehensive look into Las Vegas for the average traveler. This book was very good at pointing out various hotspots and steering the reader clear of tourist traps. The one fault of this publication was that it contains no pictures of the area and only text and a few maps. Pictures would have enhanced the purpose of the travel guide by giving the reader visual cues to the Las Vegas when actually in the city.



2. Jay Fenster knows all there is to know for the visitor to Las Vegas. Having his book was like having the best possible tour guide right by my side.
   
   I love Mr. Fenster's writing style, and the organization of the book, his grouping of attractions based on the visitor's length of stay. As a non-gambler, I was especially interested in what else we could do. Following Fenster's recommendations, we requested a high room with a street view (gorgeous at night!), had a buffet at the Rio (over 300 dishes), saw Cirque du Soliel `Mystere', and ventured off the strip to the Green Valley Ranch, Lake Las Vegas, and Red Rock Canyon Conservation area. We had two fabulous Thai dinners at Lotus of Siam. I can honestly say Jay Fenster's book really took our Las Vegas vacation to the next level.

2 comments about Michelin Must Sees Las Vegas.

1. This book is a great addition to the Michelin collection!! I love it! I was in vegas last week for a convention and this book helped me find things to do in my spare time.



2. My husband had a convention in Las Vegas last month and the thought of spending a week there was unbearable. Before I picked up this book, I thought Vegas was all casinos and tacky shows. I was happy to learn (and experience) that there is more to vegas than the casinos! With the guidance of this book, I was able to pick out the casinos I wanted to visit (when in Rome...) and then I was able to plan things to do outside of the casinos. After a few days on 'the strip', I ventured out and went on a few of the 'excursions' - which gave me a great break and I saw some amazing things that I didn't know where right there!

No comments about Why Shouldn't a Woman Wear Red in a Casino? The 101 most asked questions about Las Vegas and Casino Gambling (More of the West).

No comments about Birnbaum's Las Vegas 1993 (A Stephen Birnbaum Travel Guide).

5 comments about Kidding Around Las Vegas: A Parent's Guide to Las Vegas (Kidding Around Las Vegas) (Kidding Around Las Vegas) (Kidding Around Las Vegas).

1. As a single mother of 3 adolescent kids, this book was a godsend! I was able to find all kinds of fun things for them to do while I was enjoying myself in Las Vegas. I love the organization of the book and all the "local" tips. It is apparent that the author is a long-time resident of Las Vegas and that she has kids herself. The suggested activities are fun and wholesome, which I was worried about. I didn't know if there would be "wholesome" things for my kids to do in Las Vegas until I read this book! Thanks Ms. Espin for all the advice!



2. Let me start of by saying I am not much of a reader, but when I received a copy of this book I was moved. The honesty in this book and the references are on point. I have gone to many of these places myself and done a lot of the things said in this book and they are just like kathy said they were. I find this book a good reference when I am bored and have nothing better to do. It also helped me when I had company and didn't know what to do with them. I took them to a few places that the book said to and then I gave them the book and they just had a blast. I recommend this to everybody even the locals who think they know everything about this town(I used to be one of them) its so informational that its kind of mind blowing that kathy took her time to study and find all of these places. Thank you kathy for a wonderful book and I hope there are many more to come.



3. Las Vegas and kids? Yes, it is possible to bring your children to Sin City and find a good time is had by all - thanks to Kathy Espin. With the glut of gaming books, mob tales and Elvis stories it is a delightful treat to find something that offers a fresh twist! As a long-time resident, I was happily surprised to learn that even us old Vegas 'Hound Dogs' can still learn a new trick or two!



4. Whoever this lady is, she saved our trip! My wife found this book online while we were planning a long weekend trip to Las Vegas. We thought we would figure out the kids entertainment plans when we got there, but this book did ALL the legwork for us. She has a light hearted writing style, but she obviously knows "her" town!
   Ms.Espin, my children thank you, my wife thanks you, and my WALLET thanks you! (Now, can you teach me how to win at poker?)



5. I bought this book to help us decide if Las Vegas could be a family vacation destination. After reading it, I see that most of Vegas is for adults only. However, if you end up with your children in Vegas and need to entertain them, this book is priceless! It exhaustingly covers every nook and cranny of kid-accessible entertainment in and around the greater Las Vegas area. This is invaluable information written by a long-time Vegas resident and experienced mom.

No comments about Southwest USA and Las Vegas (Eyewitness Travel Guide).

2 comments about Branson, MO: Las Vegas of the Ozarks.

1. Indicates trends, Branson has re-invented itself,doesnt want to lose to Myrtle Beach



2. I bought this book for my grandmother, who loves country music and who has visited Branson, for her birthday. She absolutely loved it! The pictures in the book are really colorful and fun to look at. I recommend this book for hard-to-shop-for friends and relatives, especially country music lovers.

5 comments about Double or Nothing: How Two Friends Risked It All to Buy One of Las Vegas' Legendary Casinos.

1. "Double or Nothing" should be mandatory reading for any entrepreneur. This book is a captivating quick read and has the perfect mix of lessons and laughter.



2. A testimony to friendship in an exciting journey. Fast, furious, electric.
   As the reading progresses one feels as part of the adventure. A very easy and fun reading. What a treat!
   Can't wait for the next one.
   Marne



3. Imagine building an Internet business during the dotcom boom/bust and selling it to Microsoft for millions. Now imagine buying the famous Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas and selling it in less than a year and half for hundreds of millions. Now imagine you are barely in your 30s and you are doing all this with your very best friend. This is the story of one of Las Vegas' most dynamic duos, two young guys from different backgrounds coming together to own the world.
   
   The Book tells the story in autobiographical form of Tom, a simple hard working boy from Minnesota, and his friendship with Tim, a local Vegas boy who has gambling in his blood. The two formed a bond that has lasted throughout the last 20 years and will be around till one of them passes on to the big casino in the sky. The pages of the book offer the reader an insight to a world that most of us will never be in: a world of fast cars, movie stars, corporate jets and millions of dollars wrapped in cellophane being bet on one roll of the dice.
   
   I enjoyed this book and I would have loved to have been a part of the world written in this book. The authors tell this story at about an 8th grade reading level which allows the book to be finished in a few hours. The book is not just about Vegas, it is about a time in financial history that was exciting and may never be duplicated, I hope you enjoy this book.



4. Having actually been there for the Las Vegas Reservation Systems and Travelscape parts of the story, it was interesting to read about some of the business deals that were going on at the time. While there was some new stuff that I didn't realize in there, there was also a fair bit left out. It is a very quick read, by the way. Lots of short chapters.



5. Truly one of the most remarkable success stories in the fascinating, ever evolving history of Las Vegas. Tom Breitling and Tim Poster rank among the elite of the mavericks who molded and shaped Las Vegas, such as Benny Binion and Sam Boyd. Much like Boyd and Binion, Breitling and Poster started their dramatic and profitable rise on little more than a wing and prayer, not to mention a few "floated" checks.
   
   Bucking the odds of the corporate casino mentality and invoking a strategy of "Old Vegas", Tim and Tom not only made a fortune, but managed to remain best friends and great guys. Tim and Tom's relationship has remained steadfast and strong throughout their whirlwind ride giving great insight into their character. Tom's introspect and honesty about his friendship with Tim and his early family life adds an insightful, touching side to this remarkable story.
   
   The most amazing thing is the whole story is absolutely, undeniably 100% true! No B.S.! No embellishment and no filler! Imagine having the time of your life with your best friend, while making hundreds of millions of dollars in the process!
   
   "Double or Nothing" is a must read for anyone contemplating a new business venture with a friend or just looking for an entertaining true story about two guys who worked their butts off and made a ton of money. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with a passion for life, friends and business; it also doesn't hurt to have a sense of humor.

4 comments about Zagat 2007 Las Vegas Restaurants & Nightlife (Zagatsurvey).

1. As always Zagat comes through with a great guide to the best in dining and the best in night clubs in Las Vegas, which now may be the culinary capital of America. If you are going to Vegas this is a great guide for you.
   
   Frank Scoblete: author of Golden Touch Blackjack Revolution! and Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution!



2. There are so many fabulous restaurants in Vegas, it's hard to choose where to eat on your trip. To add to the confusion, some of the best meals have astronomical price tags (I'm from New York; it's not like I'm unfamiliar with expensive meals, but in LV it gets a bit ridiculous). With the Zagat, we were able to find some amazing restaurants off the strip that weren't too pricey-- especially #1 ranked Rosemary's. And even when we decided to eat on the strip, the Zagat helped narrow down the mulititude of choices, with easy access to phone numbers to make reservations.
   
   Along with a basic travel guide (Fodors/Frommers), this little book made our trip! Thanks Zagat!



3. This guide was full of helpful restaurant/night club reviews, maps, contact info, etc. VERY easy to use! Well organized! Wish Zaget had a book like this for every place I plan to visit! You will be happy to have it when traveling to Vegas. I bought it in advance and mapped out restaurant choices according to our daily plans. It was awesome! It helped make our whirlwind weekend trip (on a small budget) so much more enjoyable. THANKS ZAGET!!



4. Ummm...have only used Zagat in Chicago in the past. Overall, food in Chicago is a better bargain, and better quality (in my opinion), than anything we ran into in Vegas. So...geography/destination makes quite the difference in my opinion.
   
   Also, know what you're getting into when buying Zagat's....especially in a tourist-town where I would bet 90% of restaurants have 'hit or miss' days without too much concern.
   
   I would use the internet to Google menus before I would go with the often over-simplified descriptions used for Zagat rated restaurants to plan my next trip to Vegas.
   
   Small size and easy read...really make it fun to use for planning, but don't bet the farm on finding "the best" eats in Vegas based on this book. Word to the wise: ask the locals...better than Zagat's every time!