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US hotels are sitting at 62% occupancy and the internet is treating it like a crisis — but Shawn dug into a decade of data and found out who's actually causing the problem. Take Las Vegas out of the numbers and every other hotel in America made more money last year. Plus, Thrifty Traveler is raising prices Saturday (lock in $79 before it jumps to $129), the viral Disney vs. Europe cost debate is back and it's mostly dishonest, and Southwest's status match just got updated with new requirements worth knowing.
• 0:00 - Show Open
• 0:25 - Hyatt Centric Long Beach
• 2:25 - The $94 Hotel Breakfast
• 5:26 - Thrifty Traveler Premium — Lock In Before Saturday
• 9:13 - US Hotel Occupancy at 62% — Is It Actually Bad?
• 11:07 - Vegas vs. The Rest of America (RevPAR Breakdown)
• 14:29 - Disney vs. Europe — The Viral Cost Debate
• 15:44 - Tokyo Disneyland at $63 vs. Walt Disney World at $200+
• 20:23 - Southwest Status Match — How It Works Now
• 22:56 - Southwest Becoming the New Spirit?
• 26:10 - Wrap Up Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].
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Avery Singer and Jolie Golub, founders of BachBoss an agency that creates customs tailored travel experiences for Hen and Stag parties, were our guests today. They discussed the most popular destinations for bachelor and bachelorette parties, over-the-top celebrity celebrations, and the biggest prob…Avery Singer and Jolie Golub, founders of BachBoss an agency that creates customs tailored travel experiences for Hen and Stag parties, were our guests today. They discussed the most popular destinations for bachelor and bachelorette parties, over-the-top celebrity celebrations, and the biggest problems groups encounter when planning these sorts of roaming fests.
Takeaways:
• The Travel and Adventure Show is set to take place in Seattle on January 10th and 11th, marking a significant event for travel enthusiasts.
• Attendees of the Travel and Adventure Show can get free tickets by using the code "FROMMERSVIP" when purchasing tickets online.
• The trend of destination bachelor and bachelorette parties has surged, with approximately 80% of couples opting for weekend getaways to celebrate before their weddings.
• BachBoss, a company specializing in planning bachelor and bachelorette parties, was founded by friends who discovered a market need through their own experiences.
• Popular destinations for bachelor and bachelorette parties include Miami, Las Vegas, Cabo, and Tulum, combining luxury experiences with celebratory activities.
• The importance of early planning for destination events cannot be overstated, as venues and accommodations fill up quickly during peak travel seasons.
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• Frommer's Guides
• The Seattle Travel and Adventure Show
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Welcome to our special Thanksgiving episode of RV Miles! This week, we discuss what we're thankful for as Thanksgiving approaches. Plus, we'll talk about a major update in RV regulations that has been delayed and cover the recent flooding in Death Valley and Las Vegas. Stay safe and enjoy your holid…Welcome to our special Thanksgiving episode of RV Miles! This week, we discuss what we're thankful for as Thanksgiving approaches. Plus, we'll talk about a major update in RV regulations that has been delayed and cover the recent flooding in Death Valley and Las Vegas. Stay safe and enjoy your holiday week!
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Join Mike Putman and James Ferrara from No Tourists Allowed as they recount their latest global adventures, from the bustling Panama Canal and historic Istanbul to vibrant Barcelona and glamorous Las Vegas. Discover thrilling travel tips and dive into a vital discussion on overtourism, but don't mis…Join Mike Putman and James Ferrara from No Tourists Allowed as they recount their latest global adventures, from the bustling Panama Canal and historic Istanbul to vibrant Barcelona and glamorous Las Vegas. Discover thrilling travel tips and dive into a vital discussion on overtourism, but don't miss your chance to win a 7-day luxury Alaska cruise for two with Princess Cruise Lines! Visit notouristsallowed.com now to enter the giveaway and gain invaluable insights on mindful, authentic travel from our decades of experience.
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On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark discuss their recent weekend trips including more Hilton payment headaches for Mark and a last minute cert redemption at the JW Marriott Las Vegas for Shawn. How do these hotels measure up and is the JW Marriott in Vegas worth staying at even though it isn't on the Strip? We also dive more into the decline in front desk customer service and the art of complaining. Specifically when is it not worth pursuing a complaint and how can you maximize the system within the rules. We also discuss British Airways pulling a promo without any communication and the software hotels use to track you.
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• 0:21 Burning a last minute Marriott cert
• 1:35 JW Marriott Las Vegas review - One of the best Vegas resorts?
• 6:47 The death of front desk hospitality
• 8:40 The downside of Marriott vs. Hyatt and vice-versa
• 14:19 Mark's Hilton payment follies continue
• 21:39 The art of complaining, pushing limits & enjoying your life
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Are you looking for a break from the cold, gray days of winter? We have a perfect solution: a road trip loop through the American Southwest that will take you to four national parks with some bonus stops along the way.
We start and end the road trip at the Las Vegas airport. From there, we drive eas…Are you looking for a break from the cold, gray days of winter? We have a perfect solution: a road trip loop through the American Southwest that will take you to four national parks with some bonus stops along the way.
We start and end the road trip at the Las Vegas airport. From there, we drive east to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park before heading south to the red rocks of Sedona for a couple of days. Continuing on, we make our way down to the Tucson area, where Saguaro National Park is waiting with its incredible desert landscapes.
We also discuss the many other public lands and cultural attractions in and around Tucson before driving west to Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. From there, it’s north to Death Valley National Park for a couple of days before returning to Las Vegas for our flight home.
Not only can you escape the frigid temps up north, but touring this part of the country during winter is the perfect time to visit many of these places that can be extremely warm later in the year.
To see the detailed outline for this episode, check out our companion blog post here.
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Deep Dive into the Underground: The Mole People 🕳️🏙️
Donnie shares the story behind his viral documentary with 20 million views 🎥.
Exploring the lives of Vegas’ mole people, a hidden community living beneath the city lights.
Heartfelt moments, shocking realities, and the unt…🎙️ Episode Highlights:
Deep Dive into the Underground: The Mole People 🕳️🏙️
Donnie shares the story behind his viral documentary with 20 million views 🎥.
Exploring the lives of Vegas’ mole people, a hidden community living beneath the city lights.
Heartfelt moments, shocking realities, and the untold struggles of life underground.
Close Encounters at Area 51 👽🚀
Recap of Donnie’s road trip to the mysterious Nevada desert.
Wild stories from Rachel, Nevada, the alien capital of the world.
UFO conspiracies, quirky roadside stops, and what (or who) might be hiding out there.
The Mob and Vegas History 🕴️💵
How the mob built Vegas into the entertainment capital of the world.
Stories of mobsters like Bugsy Siegel, the creation of The Flamingo, and the rise of the Strip.
Scandals, danger, and how the mob’s legacy still lingers today.
The Strip’s Hidden History 🏨🎲
Discovering the iconic landmarks and lesser-known stories behind the neon lights.
How Vegas evolved from a dusty gambling town to the world’s glitziest hotspot.
Strange facts about the early days of casinos, showgirls, and the Rat Pack era 🕶️🎷.
🎧 Why Listen?
Donnie doesn’t just visit Vegas—he lives it. From underground tunnels to extraterrestrial highways, this episode is packed with wild adventures, fascinating history, and unforgettable stories.
For a city located in the Mojave desert, Las Vegas certainly is a land of plenty. Plenty to do, that is. From bustling casinos to high-caliber entertainment to some of the hottest restaurants in the country, it’s got something for everyone.
However, a bright-lights-big-city vibe isn’t the only tri…For a city located in the Mojave desert, Las Vegas certainly is a land of plenty. Plenty to do, that is. From bustling casinos to high-caliber entertainment to some of the hottest restaurants in the country, it’s got something for everyone.
However, a bright-lights-big-city vibe isn’t the only trick that Vegas has up its sleeve. For nature lovers, the Vegas area offers a full house of fresh air and outdoor fun.
Today, Angie Orth is back with Melinda Sheckells. As a Las Vegas local, she knows the best places to escape outside of the city to get your nature fix. You’ll hear about the stunning natural beauty surrounding the city of Las Vegas, and how surprisingly close to the action these breathtaking natural wonders are located. You’ll also learn about an unmissable historical landmark and where to find canyon hikes, boat tours, and water sports.
What You’ll Learn:
• (0:56) What you can do for a day at Mount Charleston
• (2:21) A hiker’s paradise just outside of the city
• (2:57) Where to get your water sports fix
• (3:41) A monument to American ingenuity
• (4:10) Where to experience nature if the weather doesn’t cooperate
Las Vegas has long been the ultimate destination for fun.Whether you’re into the glamorous shows, high energy of the casinos, or countless options for delicious restaurants, Las Vegas has you covered.
Las Vegas is a city that never sleeps, especially when it comes to introducing fresh and innovati…Las Vegas has long been the ultimate destination for fun.Whether you’re into the glamorous shows, high energy of the casinos, or countless options for delicious restaurants, Las Vegas has you covered.
Las Vegas is a city that never sleeps, especially when it comes to introducing fresh and innovative experiences like the Sphere, Spiegelworld’s DiscoShow, and Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart at AREA15.
With so much to see, do, and–of course–eat, it’s a good idea to plan ahead.
Today, Angie Orth welcomes Las Vegas expert Melinda Sheckells. She’s been an editor and writer in Las Vegas for more than a decade, sharing her in-the-know local insights with publications like The Hollywood Reporter, Business Traveler, and Forbes Travel Guide.
You’ll hear about the best new entertainment on and off the Strip. She shares insider knowledge about the top restaurants, hottest shows, and most exciting music residencies coming to the city. You’ll also learn about unique experiences that add a totally new dimension to the Las Vegas scene as well as where to find a vintage taste of Vegas.
What You’ll Learn:
• (2:05) Experiences to purchase your tickets for now
• (5:47) The vintage side of Vegas
• (8:33) Everything you need to know about Area 15
• (13:37) The most exciting new restaurants
• (20:56) When to visit and how to get the best deals
Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com, came on to talk about his recent adventures in Sin City.
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Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com, came on to talk about his recent adventures in Sin City.
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In this episode of The Radio Vagabond, join me as I take you on a whirlwind tour through the glittering wonderland of Las Vegas. From the sky-high adventure of the High Roller Observation Wheel to the sensory explosion of the Fremont Street Experience, we'll explore the top seven must-see attraction…In this episode of The Radio Vagabond, join me as I take you on a whirlwind tour through the glittering wonderland of Las Vegas. From the sky-high adventure of the High Roller Observation Wheel to the sensory explosion of the Fremont Street Experience, we'll explore the top seven must-see attractions that define the essence of Sin City.
Whether you're mesmerized by the Bellagio Fountains or in awe of the engineering marvel that is Hoover Dam, this episode is your ultimate guide to experiencing the pulse-pounding excitement of the Entertainment Capital of the World. Tune in now and start planning your Las Vegas adventure.
And then I share the story of when I was married in Vegas many years ago.
In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by Paul Aubert, a self-proclaimed Frenchie from Paris, France who now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is one of the founders of Noovo - a company that specializes in building high-end custom vans for van lifers.
Paul and his dedicated team of entrepreneurs …In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by Paul Aubert, a self-proclaimed Frenchie from Paris, France who now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is one of the founders of Noovo - a company that specializes in building high-end custom vans for van lifers.
Paul and his dedicated team of entrepreneurs have created a thriving business and it all started through a spirit of adventure and the bringing to life of Natasha, their legendary hotel bus that has traversed 16 countries, carrying 60 eager adventurers, covering 26,000 miles across the Americas.
Welcome to Episode 15 of BUT DID YOU DIE? WITH THE JET SISTERS, where we chat about our trip to Dallas to experience the most recent total solar eclipse, aggressively cute alpacas at the Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas Longhorns, the new highspeed train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and the highs an…Welcome to Episode 15 of BUT DID YOU DIE? WITH THE JET SISTERS, where we chat about our trip to Dallas to experience the most recent total solar eclipse, aggressively cute alpacas at the Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas Longhorns, the new highspeed train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and the highs and lows of the home-buying process.
1:00 Rachel is a liar (sort of)
1:05 Did the eclipse live up to the hype?
2:20 Angie talks the path to getting a book deal and speaking at WITS Creator Summit in Utah
3:20 Angie naturally finds the rock specimens and dinosaur bones at the fiesta
4:00 The home buying process is going real bad (but kinda good)
7:15 Don't look at the sun
7:45 Mark your calendars for Aug. 12, 2045
8:30 We're going to Stockholm Sweden for the Eras Tour!
11:00 Travel news of the week: High speed train from LA to Las Vegas
13:05 Destination of the Week: Dallas, Fort Worth and Denton, Texas
17:25 Is taxidermy cute?
24:45 The end of the world: they ran out of BBQ in Dallas
26:00 Come see Angie on book tour in Woodstock, Ga., Fayetteville, Ga., and Franklin, TN.
26:30 Tune into The College Tour on Amazon Prime
27:24 Unhinged sign offs
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Join us as we bid a fond farewell to the iconic Tropicana hotel in Las Vegas and explore the hidden gems that still make the city shine. We'll take you on a journey to discover authentic experiences off the beaten path and share our insider tips for...
Send a text This is part of our new series where we highlight “easy” weekend trips. We’re part of the 9-5ers that are just looking to use our PTO in the best way possible. Weekend trips are a great way to start to get out there with minimal planning (because it's just a short trip). It's a great way…Send a text This is part of our new series where we highlight “easy” weekend trips. We’re part of the 9-5ers that are just looking to use our PTO in the best way possible. Weekend trips are a great way to start to get out there with minimal planning (because it's just a short trip). It's a great way to “get your feet wet” so to speak and work your way up to those bucket list getaways. Weekend getaways obviously vary on how easy or realistic they are based on where you’re based but gener...more
Our road trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park and back was one of our favorite family spring break trips! It was budget-friendly, there was warm weather, and no crowds.
I'm sharing our itinerary and tips for visiting Las Vegas with Kids as well as what national parks, state parks, and…Our road trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park and back was one of our favorite family spring break trips! It was budget-friendly, there was warm weather, and no crowds.
I'm sharing our itinerary and tips for visiting Las Vegas with Kids as well as what national parks, state parks, and recreation areas are within driving distance.
Death Valley NP in California was a kid-friendly national park, and spring was the perfect time to visit! There wer sand dunes, salt flats, and mountains. Hikes and scenic drives. Plenty of space for kids to run around.
We also loved visiting Valley of Fire State Park with the kids, as well as Red Rock Canyon and Seven Magic Mountains.
I'll even share some kid-friendly things to do in Las Vegas, and what to avoid.
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“Things don’t happen in Las Vegas. Things are happened in Las Vegas. All actions in the town are so meticulously predicted and orchestrated that spontaneity itself exists only as the ghost of compulsion.” –Rolf Potts (in 1998)
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Ari discuss Rolf’s 1998 Las Vegas e…“Things don’t happen in Las Vegas. Things are happened in Las Vegas. All actions in the town are so meticulously predicted and orchestrated that spontaneity itself exists only as the ghost of compulsion.” –Rolf Potts (in 1998)
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Ari discuss Rolf’s 1998 Las Vegas essay “The Mystical High Church of Luck,” and their relationship to their early creative work (2:30); how the experience of Las Vegas depends on what stage of life you’re in, how Vegas compares to New Orleans, and how Rolf and Ari have a hard time enjoying themselves when they go there (14:00); the stereotypes that surround Las Vegas, why it is difficult to write about, and how one might find original experiences there (30:00); what it would be like to live in Las Vegas, and the mysteries and mechanics of “luck” (47:00).
Ari Shaffir (@AriShaffir) is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor. He is the host of the Skeptic Tank podcast. His latest comedy special, JEW, is available on YouTube.
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The Mystical High Church of Luck, by Rolf Potts (1998 essay)
Circus Circus Las Vegas (hotel and casino)
Caesars Palace (casino resort in Las Vegas)
Ghostbar (Las Vegas nightclub)
History of Las Vegas
Rat Pack (20th century Las Vegas entertainers)
Casino (1995 film)
At Home in the Neon, by Dave Hickey (essay)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Hunter S. Thompson novel)
The Hangover (2009 American comedy film)
Las Vegas, Tis of Thee, by Richard Todd (essay)
Fremont Street (popular gambling street in Las Vegas)
Las Vegas Strip (popular gambling street)
Valley of Fire State Park (recreation area near Las Vegas)
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
SEMA auto show (car accessory convention)
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show (convention)
Other Links:
Van Life before #VanLife (Deviate episode)
Salvador Dalí Museum (St. Petersburg art museum)
Atlantic City (casino resort city in New Jersey)
March Madness (college basketball tournament)
Joe Rogan (American comedian and podcaster)
Odyssey: Drivi...more
