Las Vegas Travel News 06/30/2010

I love it when things in Las Vegas celebrate anniversaries because it just goes to show that this city does have staying power.

So many great things going on this weekend. Check out the World Cup specials in town and definitely check out the Phantom of the Opera production this weekend if you have the chance.

Audience members will be masked at Phantom for the show's 4th anniversary ~ sounds like fun!

Fun fact: The first time a modern roulette wheel was used in a casino was in Paris, France, in 1796.

Fun round-up of 10 appetizers in Las Vegas. Sounds like a challenge to me … who else out there thinks they have the best appetizer in town?

Lots of fun bands making an appearance on Fremont Street this summer. Here's the line-up …

Lots of great travel deals to and in Las Vegas this week, including room upgrades and spa discounts.

Own a piece of celebrity memorabilia! On Thursday, Julien's Auctions is holding the summer sale at Planet Hollywood, and some items being auctioned off include Cher's collection of furs, Elvis' blue belt karate certificate, Marilyn Monroe's dry cleaning bills and several items that used to belong to Michael Jackson.

Las Vegas homeboy Herculez Gomez is on the field for the U.S. team in the World Cup!

Celebrity sighting! The NHL Awards are being held at the Palms on Wednesday night.