Paul Szydelko

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | USABy Paul Szydelko |Paul Szydelko

Changing consumer tastes, mounting costs and the pandemic drastically reduced an attraction that was once ubiquitous: fixed-price, self-serve, all-you-can-eat meals from dawn to late night. The Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars, designed for $100 million and open since 2012, remains the gold standard of the largest remaining buffets. More than 250 menu items, including daily chef's specials, are presented in a nicely appointed, 25,000-square-foot space.

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Paul Szydelko

Repeat visitors were more likely than first-time visitors to say they were visiting friends/relatives (20% vs. 9%), came to gamble (7% vs. 4%) or to attend a special event (5% vs. 3%). Most of those repeaters did not wait long in between their last visit and this one: 53% of repeat Las Vegas visitors said they had visited the city at least once over the past two years.

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | USABy Paul Szydelko |Paul Szydelko

Far from being a "wretched hive of scum and villainy," the lighthearted, richly choreographed comedy show includes Stormtrooper stripteases, Darth Vader in stilettos and other characters. The original version of "The Empire Strips Back," a three-night-run in a 150-seat bar in Sydney, has grown to three productions that are touring North America. Another production opened in London. • Related: Is this the steamiest show in Las Vegas?

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | USABy Paul Szydelko |Paul Szydelko

The 21 shows, set for July 11 to Aug. 24, mark the first performances by a pop music act at Sphere. The group, with more than 130 million in worldwide sales since their debut, is releasing "Millennium 2.0" on July 11 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its chart-topping, Grammy-nominated album. Live Nation is producing the shows, and Vibee is the official concert & VIP hotel experience package partner for the performances.

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | USABy Paul Szydelko |Paul Szydelko

The menu explores the culinary traditions of Turkey, Greece and Lebanon. It includes classic spreads such as labneh (strained yogurt) and baba ghannougem (eggplant with tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil). Signature dishes include Soujouk Pide (spicy sausage, cheese and a soft-cooked egg on flatbread) and Octopus Santorini (grilled and served with marinated onions, capers and yellow split pea puree).