The next time a big event rolls around and a designer dress is in order, thank the out-of-towners who congest Interstate 15 for letting you buy it locally. As much as Las Vegas locals love to curse the city’s tourists, they’re the only reason we’ve established ourselves as a premiere shopping destination.
If happy days aren’t quite here again, the happy hours are. Some even come with caviar.
Since Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel unveiled the Flamingo in 1946, celebrities have flocked to Las Vegas to party. In recent years, more and more are staying after the parties end. Dozens now spend a good part, or most, of the year in high-rise condos or golf-course mansions.
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