Octopuses, Squid and Cuttlefishes are the main attractions at the Monterey Bay Aquarium's new Tentacles Exhibit. This exhibit of Cephalopods is the first time such a large scale exhibit of these animals has been attempted. I was lucky enough to be one of the first people in the door to view this … [Read more...]
Do you think that cruises are all about 24 hour buffets, water slides, casinos, endless shore excursions and partying with thousands of your closest friends? If you do you are in the majority. That type of cruise is not for everyone and I am happy to report that there are other types of cruises … [Read more...]
Las Vegas is famous for its buffets. In the past there was a unofficial contest to see which hotel could have the cheapest buffet. Now it seems like there is a contest to see who has the most expensive and elaborate buffet. The Aria Resort & Casinos buffet is near the top of the list when it … [Read more...]
The Aria Resort & Casino is one of the newer hotels in Las Vegas having opened in 2009. It is part of the City Center Complex that includes three other hotels as well as the Crystals shopping mall. There are 4,000 rooms and suites located in the 61 story tower. ARRIVAL I arrived at the … [Read more...]
The Chihuly in the Garden exhibit has returned in 2014 to the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix Arizona. The exhibit has all new sculptures since it appeared at the gardens in 2009. I have already visited the exhibit four times since it opened in late 2013 and will go many more times before it … [Read more...]