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One of the hottest subjects in communications right now is “social media” – a high-tech term for a very old-fashioned idea: connecting one-on-one with a business or an individual. What makes it new isn’t the function but the form. In today’s split-second world instead of hanging out at the water cooler and getting all the latest news on your friends, you can now get it online or on your phone screen.

So while you can keep up with your friends online, it’s also through places on the Web such as Twitter and Facebook that businesses such as casinos can get information out to customers on an immediate basis as well as provide the type of “inside info” that everyone loves. If you aren’t using these venues to keep up with your favorite Las Vegas casinos, you’re not only missing out on the latest news but also on some of the best Las Vegas deals available.

Here are some of our favorite ways to connect with Las Vegas casinos and keep up on all the hottest LV news –

Facebook –

Every major casino in Las Vegas has a Facebook (FB) presence. Just enter the casino name into the search box and see what pops up. Once you find the casino you’re interested in, simply “like” their page and you’ll add their posts to your Facebook wall. For starters, we regularly find interesting news of upcoming events plus special deals at Your Vegas Beat, the social voice of MGM Resorts properties. (Each property also has its own page such as Bellagio Las Vegas and MGM Grand Las Vegas.)

We also love the FB page hosted by Planet Hollywood Casino where a current “Buy One Spice Market Buffet and Get One Free!” deal is yours by “checking in” with your Smart Phone. (The Spice Market Buffet is, by the way, one of our favorite spots for breakfast and for weekend brunches.)

Twitter –

For even more Las Vegas deals, check out the Twitter accounts of all your fav casino resorts plus news from such “tweet organizers” as @VegasTweetsInfo; club info from spots like @LAX_Nightclub and @chateaulv and even dining deals from individual restaurants such as @MorelsLasVegas and @CommeCaLV, one of the new Cosmopolitan’s hip dining spots.

Plus, be sure to follow @vegaschatter for all the news on what’s hot in Vegas. (And trust us, you’ll want to subscribe to their daily newsletter as well.  It’s filled with off-beat news told in very entertaining terms.)

No visit to ARIA is complete without a stop at Jean Philippe Patisserie for indulgent desserts and more.

Here’s a brand new offer from MGM Resorts for their ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter Las Vegas.  With this hotel promo code, you’ll get a free upgrade to a City View Deluxe room plus a $40 max per room credit towards the resort’s breakfast buffet.

We found qualifying mid-week rates in May at ARIA for $139 per night (plus a $20 per night resort fee) at this, the newest of MGM’s Vegas properties.  This offer is good for travel arrangements made now through June 30.

If you do choose to stay at ARIA, be sure to take time to indulge your sweet tooth at Jean Philippe Patisserie located on the main floor adjacent to the casino.  There you’ll find made-to-order crepes, a seasonal selection of gelatos and sorbets, exquisite pastries in all colors and flavors plus a wide array of take-home treats such as handmade chocolates and candies.

Aff. link — ARIA “Special Offer with Breakfast” *Be our guest on select dates Now through June 30, 2011 and receive a Complimentary Upgrade to a City View Deluxe Room and Breakfast Buffet Credit (*see site for additional details and restrictions). Promotion Runs: Feb 18 – June 30, 2011. Promo Code: ARBB1 (Exp 6/30/11)

The Spring Fling sale from MGM Grand Las Vegas gives travelers up to 20% off on select dates.

If you do find yourself staying at MGM Grand, be sure to check out a couple of our fave restaurants — CraftSteak from “Top Chef” head judge Tom Colicchio and Nobhill Tavern, a Michael Mina restaurant.  Both are outstanding and offer diners some terrific menu options.  We particularly like sitting at the bar at Nobhill and noshing on the selection of chilled seafood and the French onion soup with tiny grilled cheese sandwiches.  The desserts are always yummy, too.

While at MGM Grand, you might want to take in the hotel’s long-running stage show, KÀ by Cirque du Soleil. Our Best of Vegas affiliate link will get you a free upgrade on tickets. KA, a theatrical masterpiece by Cirque du Soleil. Limited Time Free Upgrade!

Here’s our link: MGM Grand Las Vegas “Spring Fling!” Book now and start your Maximum Vegas experience! Save up to 20% on room rates! Promotion Runs: Feb 16 – Dec 29, 2011. Use Promo Code: 3DAY216 (Exp. 2/21/11)

Both Paris Las Vegas and Bally's are participating in the big Cyber Monday sale on Las Vegas rooms.

Cyber Monday sales will be everywhere this year and since online retailers don’t have to worry about how to entice the staff  to show up early or worry about the parking situation, a lot of online sales start at midnight tonight.  Case in point:  Caesars Entertainment (formerly Harrah’s) is holding a huge sale on rooms and packages at their host of casino resorts nationwide and in Canada.  Set your alarm clock or stay up late to get some of the best casino hotel rates in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and other destinations.  And remember, Caesars doesn’t charge those pesky resort fees so you automatically save even more on your Las Vegas vacation.

All day, teasers have been appearing on facebook.com from resorts such as Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.  A recent wall post from PH:  “If you want to save big on your next Vegas visit, our Cyber Monday sale kicks off at midnight.”

The main Caesars Entertainment website touts deals of 20% to 40% off rooms with all properties in on the sale.  Check it out here on Caesars Cyber Monday sale page.

p.s.  Just another reason you should be on Facebook.

From the exciting new Aria and Vdara resorts at CityCenter to MGM Grand and Signature Suites to Mandalay Bay and more, you can save up to 30% through the links below.

This “7-Day Special” is good on travel between October 25 through January 31, 2011 – perfect for planning festivities in Vegas this holiday season!  With these great rates, we’re thinking a “girls holiday shopping trip” may be in the cards for us this December.

Just check out these prices: (all are per night rates depending on date of stay)

• New York New York from $34
• Monte Carlo from $35
• Luxor from $38
• MGM Grand from $49
• The Mirage from $55
• Mandalay Bay from $63
• The Signature at MGM Grand from $76 (these are gorgeous rooms for the price)
• Vdara at CityCenter from $83
• ARIA at CityCenter from $97
• The Bellagio from $103

Click the link below to get your great savings.

Use these special offer codes and links when booking your next trip:

Las Vegas Sale: Get up to 25% off at prime Las Vegas Hotels and Resorts – Expires 11/17/10

Expedia Holiday Bonus: Book a flight now, get $200 off your next vacation! – Expires 12/20/10

Budget Special: $25 off your weekly car rental! Use Coupon Code #MUWZ022 – Expires 12/31/10

Book a stay at the Mirage and enjoy big discounts during this special sale.

This week, MGM Resorts is offering special discounted rates at a number of their Las Vegas hotels when you use the featured promotion codes.

For instance, choose the 20% off rate at ARIA and pay just $127.20 per night on select days to stay at the Strip’s newest luxury hotel.  Sleek, hi-tech rooms feature touch-screen technology to control temperatures, lighting and more.  The resort offers guests three pools, 16 restaurants, 10 bars and lounges including a nightclub plus an 1,800-seat theater housing Viva ELVIS™, a tribute to the life and musical legacy of Elvis Presley from Cirque du Soleil®.  Adjacent to the resort is the stunning Crystals retail development with its selection of exclusive stores and more restaurants for guests to enjoy.

Other properties on sale this week include:

• Mandalay Bay
• Luxor
• Excalibur
• MGM Grand
• Mirage

This is a limited-time offer but reservations can be made for dates through January 31. Use the links and promotion codes below to take advantage of these special savings today.

ARIA ARIA “7 Day Sale.” Rates from $127.20/nt *  ARIA would like to invite you to take advantage of an exclusive offer – Receive 20% off our Room and Suite rates, on select dates(*See site for additional details and restrictions). Sep 27, 2010 – Jan 31, 2011. Promo Code: AR7DAY (Exp 10/3/10)

MIRAGE Mirage “7 Day Sale” Rates from $64/nt. *  Book Now and enjoy 20% off our lowest rates(*See site for additional details and restrictions). Sep 27, 2010 – Jul 31, 2011. Promo Code: MIR7DAYW (Exp 10/4/10)

MANDALAY BAY Mandalay Bay “7 Day Sale” Rates from $71.99/nt. *  Book your stay within the next 7 DAYS and enjoy up to 20% OFF(*see site for additional details and restrictions). Sep 27, 2010 – Jan 31, 2011. Promo Code: PA7DAY (Exp 10/3/10)

MGM GRAND MGM Grand Las Vegas “7 Day Sale!” *  Maximum Vegas is at MGM Grand – You have seven days to make a one minute decision: Book your room with rates starting from $55/nt(*see site for additional details and restrictions). Sep 27, 2010 – Jan 31, 2011. Promo Code: 7DY1MN (Exp 10/3/10)

LUXOR Luxor “7 Day Special” *Rates starting at $38/nt  (*see site for additional details and restrictions). Sep 27, 2010 – Jan 31, 2011. Promo Code: L7D927 (Exp 10/3/10)

EXCALIBUR Excalibur “7 DAY SALE” *Rates starting at $28/nt (*see site for additional details and restrictions). Sep 27, 2010 – Jan 31, 2011. Promo Code: X7D927 (Exp 10/3/10)

Save on the room at Mandalay Bay plus dine for less at the hotel's stunning Mix Las Vegas restaurant.

MGM Resorts is sponsoring another popular 3-day sale on some of the company’s top Strip properties — the sleek new ARIA Resort and Casino, the European-styled Monte Carlo and the Caribbean-themed Mandalay Bay Hotel.  Book now through August 11 to take advantage of lowered rates on specific dates for travel through the end of the year — or later!

If you choose Mandalay Bay, be sure to check out the restaurant.com gift certificates available for dining at several of the resort’s best restaurants including Mix Las Vegas, Aureole and Chef Rick Moonen’s RM Seafood.  For $10 — or LESS — you get $25 in dining credit at these and other popular Las Vegas restaurants.  Check out our Restaurant Coupons page for more info:  Las Vegas restaurant coupons.

Click each link below to check specific dates and hotel descriptions:

ARIA “72 Hour Sale” Rates from $111.20/nt. *ARIA would like to invite you to take advantage of an exclusive offer – Receive 20% off our Room and Suite rates, on select dates(*See site for additional details and restrictions). Aug 9 – Dec 29, 2010. Promo Code: ARLO20 (Exp 8/11/10)

Monte Carlo “3 Day Sale” *Rates from $40/nt – 2nt Min (*see site for additional details and restrictions). Aug 9, 2010 – Jan 5, 2011. Promo Code: X3DAGWB (Exp 8/11/10)

Mandalay Bay “72 Hour Sale” Rates from $87.99/nt. *Save up to 20% off of room rates for ONLY 72 Hours(*see site for additional details and restrictions). Aug 9, 2010 – Jun 30, 2011. Promo Code: PB72HS (Exp 8/11/10)

The Luxor offers a Strip location with lots of dining and entertainment options including hot spot LAX Night Club PLUS there is a monorail connecting the Luxor to the lush Mandalay Bay resort where you’ll find more great places to eat and shop.

Here are the details:

• Upgrade Your Room –  Stay at the Luxor Sunday-Thursday and get a complimentary upgrade to a Tower Deluxe Room or enjoy 50% off a Pyramid Spa Suite upgrade any day of the week.
• Upgrade Your Appetite — Receive Express Line Passes and Preferred Seating at MORE, the Buffet at Luxor, the Pyramid Cafe, and TENDER Steak and Seafood.
• Upgrade Your Fun — Enjoy a Seat Upgrade at any Luxor or Excalibur show.
• Upgrade Your Pool Experience — Lounge like a VIP with Reserved Pool Seating.
• Upgrade Your Stay — Sleep in with a late check-out.

Reservations available from Jul 26, 2010 – Apr 30, 2011.  (*See site for additional details and restrictions.)

Click this link and enter Promo Code: LUPGRAD (Exp 8/2/10).

The Vdara Hotel is just one of the top MGM-owned Las Vegas resorts on sale this weekend.

We’ve got more Las Vegas hotel room discounts from MGM Resorts!  These are the lowest prices you’ll find online and with room rates ranging from $95.20 – $20.95, there’s a hotel choice for everyone.  But hurry and book this weekend because the sale is only on through July 12.  (We posted info on Aria and MGM Grand discounts earlier this week.)  Check out these top Las Vegas hotels on sale now with these promo codes:

Vdara Hotel is the Strip’s new non-gaming hotel located within the CityCenter complex.  Rates from $95.20 during this special sale.

Vdara “7-Day Sale” Take advantage of our biggest sale of the year. Book now and save 20% (*See site for additional detail and restrictions). Jul 8 – Sep 30, 2010. Promo Code: VR7SLE (Exp 7/12/10)

Mandalay Bay rates from $87.99/night.

Mandalay Bay “7 Day Sale” Rates from $87.99/nt. *Book your
stay in the next 7 Days and enjoy up to 20% OFF(*see site for additional
details and restrictions). Jul 8 – Sep 30, 2010. Promo Code: P7DAYHS
(Exp 7/12/10).

Mirage rates from $72/night.

Mirage Book Now and enjoy 20% off our lowest rates through September 30, 2010(*See site for additional details and restrictions). Jul 7 – Sep 30, 2010. Promo Code: WEB7DAY (Exp 7/12/10).

New York New York rates from $51.99/night (2 night minimum).

New York New York “7 Day Sale!”  *Book NOW and receive: 20% off Rates(*See site for additional
details and restrictions). Jul 8 – Sep 30, 2010. Promo Code: BRGWB46
(Exp 7/12/10).

Monte Carlo rates from $45 per night. Beat the heat this summer and take the new elevated tram from the Monte Carlo to the brand-new Aria Resort & Casino and then on to the Bellagio!

Monte Carlo with rates from $45/nt (2 night min). * For 7 Days only book our lowest online rates that reflect a discount of 20% off(*see site for additional details and restrictions). Jul. 7 – Sept. 30, 2010. Promo Code: XMC7DSJ (Exp 7/12/10).

Luxor “SEVEN DAY SALE” rates from $40/night. This special offer is MGM’s biggest sale of the year
featuring Luxor’s lowest online rates, plus receive a coupon book at
check in with over $800 in savings.

Luxor “SEVEN DAY SALE!”   Biggest sale of the
year featuring Luxor’s lowest online rates, Plus receive a coupon book
at check in with over $800 in savings, including entertainment, dining,
spa and nightlife discounts. (*See site for additional details and
restrictions). Jul 8 – Sep 30, 2010. Promo Code: L7SALE (Exp
7/12/10)

Excalibur rates from $28/night.

Excalibur “SEVEN DAY SALE” Rates from $28/nt. *For 7 Days
only get 20% off all room rates for all dates at Excalibur – These are
their lowest online rates anywhere, so book today and save(*see site for
additional details and restrictions). Jul 8 – Sep 30, 2010. Promo Code:
XEX7DS (Exp 7/12/10)

Circus Circus Las Vegas “GET OUT OF TOWN SALE!” Rates from $20.95/night.

Circus Circus Las Vegas “GET OUR OF TOWN SALE” Rates from
$20.95/nt. *Limited time only, Stay with us now through September 30,
2010 and receive up to an additional 30% discount off our already
reduced online rates – Book soon availability at this rate will not last
long!(*See site for additional details and restrictions). Jul 8 – Sep
30, 2010. Promo Code: XJUL15D (Exp 7/12/10)