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Oct 30

Homewood Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport Corporate Centre

Oct 30

We had a very strange front desk experience. When we arrived, the man at the front desk would not acknowledge me whatsoever even though the reservation was in my name and I had prepaid online with my credit card. He wouldn’t even look at me. It wasn’t until my husband was standing at my side that the front desk man began the check in process. When he would speak, he would only speak and look directly at my husband. Even when I’d ask questions, he would not look at me or respond to me but would direct his words to my husband only. It’s as though I were invisible. This can easily be described as the most sexist experience of my life.

I know for certain that my hair wasn’t sticking up in some absurd manner nor was there anything hanging out of my nose because I checked my appearance in the car before we walked into the lobby so this could not be the cause. This experience made me feel very uncomfortable. I sent an email to the company to complain about this and received a call from the manager offering to email me a complimentary stay. Several months later, I still have not received that email.

When we got to our room, the keys didn’t work so we needed to return to the front desk to have the issue fixed. Fortunately, the rest of our stay was pleasant. Our room was clean and new and we had a peaceful view of a golf course. We had a separate living and sleeping area, which made it seem we were in an apartment and not a tiny hotel room.

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Oct 30

Casa Loma in Toronto

Oct 30

Casa Loma was built as the home of Sir Henry Mill Pellatt.  The castle took three years to build and was completed in 1914. The home itself is a feast for the eyes, but if have had the opportunity to tour the plantations of the south, you’ll know that what makes these homes so fascinating is not just the appearance of the home or its decor, but the story of the family that lived there. The tour that you listen to on your headset while roaming freely through the home and grounds barely mentions anything about the family but instead focuses on how the house was built and decorated.

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Oct 30

Toronto Zoo

Oct 30

We came to Toronto just to see giant pandas. In the United States, the only zoos with giant pandas would have required a flight to get there but we could easily drive to Toronto. The panda exhibit is very impressive and definitely worth visiting.

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Sep 16

KA by Cirque Du Soleil – MGM Grand

Sep 16

KA by Cirque Du SoleilWe got 2 for 1 tickets for KA, located in the MGM Grand, at MyVegas rewards. MyVegas is an online game where you play free slot machines to collect loyalty points. These points can purchase actual rewards such as free food, drinks, or desserts at a bar or restaurant in Vegas, free companion ticket to a Vegas show, a percentage off a Royal Caribbean cruise, and so on. We used our points to purchase “premium” seats to KA.

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Sep 16

Mac King Comedy Magic Show – Harrah’s

Sep 16

The show is located in Harrah’s and is one of the only shows in Las Vegas running during the afternoon. It is suitable for both adults and kids. I went in with low expectations since comedians never make me laugh and magic is of no interest to me but Mac King was funny and engaging and the magic was actually pretty impressive. I highly recommend the show to everyone.

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Sep 16

The Mirage Hotel and Casino

Sep 16

We have stayed at the Mirage numerous times as it is our preferred hotel in Las Vegas. The location just can’t be beat. It is in the very center of the Strip which makes getting around easy. Check in is always quick and simple and even though the casino is older, they do an excellent job of keeping it clean and smelling decent by filtering the air so the cigarette smell isn’t overwhelming.

The very comfortable hotel rooms have recently been redone in a modern and colorful style. We have stayed on several different floors in a basic guest room. These basic rooms do not have a strip view (this costs extra) and have plenty of space for two people. We have always found the bed to be comfortable and like the overhead reading lights. The closet is spacious and includes a safe. Although the bathroom is small, it has high end touches and the lighted, magnifying mirror is a nice touch which I like using as a night light. There’s a standard shower and only one sink in the bathroom.

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Aug 24

The Beatles LOVE by Cirque Du Soleil – The Mirage

Aug 24

I became a Beatles fan when I was just a kid so I was obviously very excited about seeing this show. Thankfully, it did not let me down!

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Aug 16

Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak – MGM Grand

Aug 16

We have dinner at Craftsteak every time we are in Las Vegas, which is a few times a year. I recommend reservations because it is very popular. During one visit, even though we had reservations and arrived on time, the hostess kept telling us “it will just be another 15 minutes.” Over an hour later we were finally shown to our table and the apparent look of anger on our faces prompted the staff to offer us complimentary desserts. I will talk more about the dessert in a minute. But that type of ridiculous wait only happened once and all our other visits have been flawless.

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Jan 04

Vdara Hotel

Jan 04

Vdara is a non-gaming, non-smoking hotel and resort. As an Mlife member, I got a good deal on the room so I decided to check it out. I arrived early in the morning and was able to check in with no problem well before “check in time.”

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Jan 04

Five50 Pizza Bar – Aria

Jan 04

If you are looking for the best pizza on the Vegas strip, look no further than the Five50 Pizza Bar in Aria. It’s located near the sports book not far from the poker room. The place is named for the temperature the chef believes is perfect for pizza.

Five50 Pizza Bar

These are big New York-style slices of pizza with ample toppings, plenty of cheese and a zesty sauce in just the right amount. If you’re looking for a quick lunch, you can order by the slice right at the counter and have your food in just minutes. Like I said, it’s the best pizza I’ve had in Vegas and I doubt you’ll be disappointed.

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