DriveAway Vacations » Nevada http://driveawayvacations.com Places to go, things to do, and sights to see in the Intermountain West. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:53:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Adventure’s First Stop! http://driveawayvacations.com/maverik-adventures-first-stop/ http://driveawayvacations.com/maverik-adventures-first-stop/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:12:43 +0000 admin http://driveawayvacations.com/?p=5471 Fillin’ up your gas tank and your belly in the Wild West is a breeze, courtesy of Maverik convenience stores. The company operates more than 200 gas station/convenience stores with an adventure theme in seven western US states: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. The company aims to grow to number 300 stores in the coming years. The chain takes it name from the comedy-western Maverick TV series starring James Garner that aired in the late 1950s and early 60s. The company is run by the third generation of the Call family and was founded by the late Reuel T. Call, who got into the petroleum business in the 1920s. www.maverik.com

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]]> http://driveawayvacations.com/maverik-adventures-first-stop/feed/ 0 CasaBlanca Hotel/Casino http://driveawayvacations.com/casablanca-hotelcasino/ http://driveawayvacations.com/casablanca-hotelcasino/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:52:06 +0000 admin http://driveawayvacations.com/?p=5055 Mesquite – Adventure beauty and relaxation are three things the CasaBlanca in Mesquite has to offer. With beautiful mountain hills surrounding the desert land Mesquite is a sure win for your next vacation.

Guestrooms - CasaBlanca offers 500 deluxe rooms with European-style bedding. Each room provides two queen size beds, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, room service, cable television, in-room security safe, and an alarm clock radio.

Dining - Dining at this Mesquite Resort is sure to fulfill an array of appetites.

  • Consistently voted Mesquite’s #1 gourmet restaurant, Katherine’s features dry-aged beef, , and Italian specialties.
  • The Purple Fez Bistro provides a wide variety of foods from light meals to food for a hearty appetite in a casual elegance of dining, open 24 hours a day.
  • If variety is what you are looking for then visit the Better Than Buffet Smorgasbord featuring live cook stations, along with great Prime Rib, Steak and Seafood specials on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • CasaBlanca Smorgasbord is open for dinner on Friday and Saturday and Sunday brunch.
  • Starbuck’s® coffee, the world’s leading roaster and brand of specialty coffee is conveniently located on the casino floor providing quick access for guests on the go.
  • Scoops Ice Cream Parlor offers the perfect choices for your sweet tooth. Featuring low fat yogurt, hot fudge sundaes, banana splits, chocolate milk shakes, malts and Dreyer Premium brand ice cream.
  • If you are looking for a quick on the go meal grab a yogurt, fresh fruit plate, fresh daily sandwiches, specialty salads or nachos.
  • For a really quick bite visit the Hot Dog Cart, featuring Hebrew National’s for only .75 cents!

Entertainment

  • Enjoy an extraordinary casino experience and non-stop excitement at the CasaBlanca with a variety of games to choose from. From sports betting, to card flipping, and coin dropping, the CasaBlanca has it all. With over 700 slot machines to choose from, the CasaBlanca offers a variety of coin denominations and action games for your enjoyment. The CasaBlanca offers the best odds featuring all of the favorite table games, including Blackjack, Craps, Pai Gow Poker, Texas Hold’em, Three-Card Poker, and Roulette.
  • With over 700 slot machines to choose from, the CasaBlanca offers a variety of coin denominations and action games for your enjoyment.
  • The CasaBlanca offers the best odds featuring all of the favorite table games, including Blackjack, Craps, Pai Gow Poker, Texas Hold’em, Three-Card Poker and Roulette.
  • If you’re a sports fan, we’ve got the place for you. The CasaBlanca Race & Sports Book is the place to bet for NBA, NFL, MLB, college games, horse racing and more.

Things to do

  • Relaxation is essential, which is why Mesquite is the perfect place for your next 18-holes.
  • CasaBlanca Golf Club features an 18-hole, 7,011-yard championship course designed by Cal Olson. The 18 holes wind through the region’s natural desert wetlands offering wonderful views of the surrounding Virgin River Mountains.
  • You’ll love the front nine at the Palms Golf Club, offering extended fairways, perfect for the long drivers. The back nine provides a mountainous style of golf where shot placement is key.wonderful views of the surrounding Virgin River Mountains.
  • Renovated, The Spa & Salon at CasaBlanca offers elegance and comfort in a tranquil environment.  Our World-Class Spa is exclusive for men and women – specializing in couples treatments. Indulge yourself in our replenishing mineral baths.
  • The Oasis Gun Club features a club house right along the Virgin River resplendent with a beautiful pond surrounded by reeds and boasts 12 stations of sporting clays, two trap fields, two skeet fields and one 5-stand field.
  • The Oasis Gun Club is open to the public from 6a – 2p seven days a week.

CasaBlanca Resort & Casino

950 West Mesquite Blvd.
Mesquite NV, 89027
877- GETAWAY (438-2929)
www.casablancaresort.com

]]> http://driveawayvacations.com/casablanca-hotelcasino/feed/ 0 Virgin River Hotel/Casino http://driveawayvacations.com/virgin-river-hotelcasino/ http://driveawayvacations.com/virgin-river-hotelcasino/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:00:56 +0000 admin http://driveawayvacations.com/?p=5041 Mesquite – Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, the Virgin River knows how to ensure everyone has a great time and a big grin. It’s the reason Virgin River has earned the nickname “the casino with the country smile!”

Guestrooms – Virgin River Hotel features more then 700 newly remodeled detached rooms that offer a personal, private, and casual stay for every hotel guest. Each room provides two queen size beds, hair dryers, iron and ironing board, cable television and an alarm clock radio. Virgin River offers a pet-friendly section of rooms. Extra amenities include wifi internet at a fee of $9.95 per day.

Entertainment - Virgin River, River Lounge is where you’ll find live country western music and dancing nightly (except for Mondays).

Food & Beverage – When it comes time to eat, Virgin River features several dining options that are sure to please the palate and fill the stomach.

  • Sierra’s Buffet – The many spacious booths, elegant setting and hearty food make Sierra’s Buffet – consistently voted #1 buffet eats in Mesquite!
  • The Chuckwagon Restaurant – A little bit of country is the best way to describe The Chuckwagon Restaurant, our hearty local-style cafe featuring the fine dining Cut Above Menu from 4pm – 10pm.
  • Starbuck’s® coffee – the world’s leading roaster and brand of specialty coffee is conveniently located on the casino floor providing quick access for guests on the go.
  • Strike & Spare Snack Bar – For a quick bite that ranges from hamburgers, pizza to ice cream, try the Strike & Spare Snack Bar located in the Bowling Center.
  • For a really quick bite visit the Hot Dog Cart, featuring Hebrew National’s for only .75 cents!

Casino

  • Tiffany lighting and mahogany molding create the classic, all-American casino at Virgin River.
  • With over 750 slot machines to choose from, the Virgin River offers a variety of coin denominations and action games for your enjoyment.
  • The Virgin River offers the best odds featuring all of the favorite table games including Blackjack, Craps, Pai Gow Poker, Texas Hold’em, Three-Card Poker and Roulette.
  • Virgin River is home to Mesquite’s largest state of the art race and Sports Book.
  • Virgin River Bingo Hall offers live action bingo with 8 sessions daily. Bingo jackpots include Troll Ball, Sun Ball
  • Virgin River offers live Keno 24 hours a day with a max prize of $100,000!

Virgin River Hotel & Casino

100 N. Pioneer Blvd.
Mesquite NV, 89027
877- GETAWAY (438-2929)
www.virginriver.com

]]> http://driveawayvacations.com/virgin-river-hotelcasino/feed/ 0 Homewood Suites Hilton http://driveawayvacations.com/homewood-suites-hilton/ http://driveawayvacations.com/homewood-suites-hilton/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 02:51:56 +0000 admin http://driveawayvacations.com/?p=4343 Stay Park & Fly

$119.00 per night

Subject to Availability through December 31, 2010. Plus 12% Clark Co. Occupancy Tax

Includes:

  • 14 days free parking
  • Additional nights @ $5 per night NIGHTS @ $5 PER NIGHT
  • 24 hr. airport & strip shuttle
  • Daily breakfast buffet
  • Welcome home reception (Mon-Thur 5-7 PM)
  • Internet access

Tell Your Family & Friends Where To Go!

Send them to our gorgeous new (opened May 2008) upscale, Extended Stay property. Our 24 hour complimentary shuttle will get them to and from the Airport and Mandalay Bay. We’ll guarantee high quality accommodations, friendly, efficient service, and clean, comfortable surroundings. Daily Suite Start Hot Breakfast Buffet . Welcome Home

Reception (Mondays –Thursdays). Fully Equipped Kitchen. Fitness Center. Business Center. Internet Access. Grocery Shopping.

  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Complimentary business center
  • Complimentary fitness center
  • Complimentary USA Today (M-F)
  • Heated outdoor pool & Jacuzzi
  • Puttin green & outdoor BBQ grill

Text Las Vegas Hotel to 40123 for Great Rate

230 Hidden Well Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702.407.0075
www.homewoodsuitesLV.com

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  • ATV rentals and tours
  • horseback riding
  • kayaking
  • mine tours
  • sightseeing tours
  • grand canyon air tours
  • zipline adventures.
  • log cabins, motels, and RV parks
  • whitewater rafting
  • mountain bike rentals
  • Deluxe home rentals
  • paintball

Awesome Adventures

1415 South Arville Suite 100 A
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-257-7338
800-519-2243
702-257-7118 FAX
awesomeatv@yahoo.com
www.awesomeadventuretv.com

]]> http://driveawayvacations.com/awesome-adventures/feed/ 0 The Springs Resort http://driveawayvacations.com/the-springs-mesquite/ http://driveawayvacations.com/the-springs-mesquite/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:01:07 +0000 admin http://driveawayvacations.com/?p=3769 Mesquite – You want to get away from home for the weekend – but you don’t want to settle for less than home-like comfort. Now, you don’t have to. The Springs Resort offers spacious two and three-bedroom condos that allow plenty of room to easily share with another couple or family. They also provide a secure area to store your toys while on vacation in the attached garages. The Springs Condominium Resort was designed so that no unit is above or below another making them as quiet as they are comfortable.

Spend your days at one of Mesquite’s six championship golf courses, or relaxing out by the Springs pool. Some of Mesquite’s major casino resorts are just blocks away if you feel like doing a little gaming, or indulging in a luxurious massage or spa treatment. We can help you book your golf or spa treatments. Luxury lodging in the heart of the leisure resort city of Mesquite, Nevada!

Mesquite is also within a three-hour drive of eleven State and National Parks and Recreation areas including Zions National Park, Lake Mead, and the Grand Canyon. So, make the Springs your home away from home for your next vacation getaway.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • Central clubhouse with wireless internet
  • Heated swimming pool (mid-February – November)
  • Hot tub
  • Exercise facility
  • Barbeque pavilion
  • RV parking
  • Attached garages
  • Dedicated play area

The Springs Condominium Resort

720 Tamarix Way
Mesquite, NV 89027
888-481-8838
www.thespringsmesquite.com

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Utah Trailways

For information call 847-235-7038 or email info@driveawayvacations.com

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Mesquite Golf - Play a Round Mesquite is rapidly emerging as a major golfing destination. The dramatic Virgin Mountain foothills cradle five different golf courses, each offering a unique playing experience. So pack your clubs and reserve a tee time. Find the course to match your skill level.

Mesquite Spas – Indoor Getaways Treat yourself at a luxurious Mesquite spa. Get wrapped in sensual seaweed. Pamper your muscles with a massage or mineral bath. Soothe your spirit with a suite of exceptional treatments. Schedule a day or plan an evening session after a day exploring at one of our spas.

Things to see in Mesquite Explore natural wonders in several national parks just a short drive from Mesquite. And don’t miss the ever-popular Mesquite Days or the RE/MAX World Long Drive Golf Championship. Along the way, you’ll also discover many local sights you won’t want to miss.

Things to do in Mesquite While in Mesquite, try one of our many outdoor pursuits. You’ll find hikes of all levels, shooting ranges, mountain bike trails, nature tours, and much more. If you prefer to play indoors, visit the Cosmic Bowling Center Complex or the Mesquite Recreation Center.

Mesquite Shows - Let Us Entertain You From comedy to cabaret, lounge acts to live special events, Mesquite knows how to keep your nights sizzling. Take in an exciting show or headliner, or mix it up with a game or two at a state-of-the-art bowling center.

Casinos in Mesquite - Mesquite casinos put you in the heart of wide-open gaming. Open 24 hours a day for non-stop fun, our casinos offer live action table games and the latest in slot and video machines.

Places to Stay
The Springs Condominium Resort
CasaBlanca Resort & Casino
Virgin River Hotel & Casino


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Homewood Suites by Hilton – Las Vegas Airport

230 Hidden Well Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 407-0075
www.HomewoodSuitesLV.com

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The mega-resorts that line The Strip offer visitors more than meets the eye. Behind the flashing neon and dazzling lights, each of them is a destination unto itself. Las Vegas continues to capture the world’s imagination as the destination where anything is possible. With more than 140,500 guest rooms, 9.8 million square feet of convention and exhibit space, award-winning restaurants, luxurious spas, fantastic shopping, world class golf, and truly unique entertainment, Las Vegas remains one of the most exciting convention, meeting and incentive destinations in the world

Places to Stay
Homewood Suites by Hilton

Things to Do
Awesome Adventures


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