Sunday, December 30, 2012

Winter Wonder-Vegas, Baby!

I've never experienced a Vegas (Las Vegas, Nevada) vacation in the winter season until now. A summary of the weather: Beautiful sunlit days without the overheating temperatures that make you feel you're in a sauna, followed by dry San Francisco, California briskness without the fog. And the view during the holidays can be quite festive.

If you're super hungry, hit up a buffet and eat to your heart's content (or attack, ...but hopefully the former occurs before the latter). Though Caesar's Palace holds the #1 rated buffet currently (Bacchanal Buffet), the price doubles during the holiday season. If you're budgeting your dollar bills and are okay with only decent food that you can tolerate for hours to get the most for your buck, then I recommend the Flavors Buffet at Harrah's on the Strip. Breakfast is about $18.99-19.99/person, lunch is about $19.99-22/person, dinner is about $23-25/person, and they don't change their prices during the holidays! Even better if you love desserts because this buffet certainly has a nice variety of fresh and tasty desserts ranging from fruit tarts to warm and toasty pies to homemade gelato and sorbet, just to give you a "flavor." You are also welcome to use the restroom and come back to continue eating. My company and I certainly ate for nearly 5 hours (and no heart attacks, only our hearts' content)!

All in all, the Winter Wonder-Vegas experience is still memorable, especially when you spend it with people who help make these moments in life count.

Viva Las Vegas, and Happy Holidays to all!!



Monday, December 3, 2012

When Santa shows up...

My brother told me when I was about 7 or 8 years old that Santa Claus doesn't exist, but this year, I'm beginning to wonder how true that really is. I'm speaking metaphorically of course. If there are people in your life that bring you happiness, and let's say they surprise you with goodness and cheer during the holiday season, then perhaps there is a "metaphorical" Santa Claus in your life after all!

As for me, I am welcoming and appreciating the presence of my "Santa Claus" as he greeted me this very morning by surprise.

Happy Holidays to all!