Jake Hoffman

I’m a former software salesman turned Vegas aficionado. While the craps table is my preferred habitat, I pull myself away to explore new attractions, shows, restaurants, and outdoor activities around Las Vegas with the intent of sharing my experiences.

Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.

More about me, here.

Two busses are next to eachother on the Strip in front of TI

Should You Buy a Bus Pass in Las Vegas? Pros & Cons

Key Points: The Las Vegas Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) sells 2-hour, 24-hour, and 3-day “Strip and All Access” bus passes that allow riders to navigate …

Exterior of Flights in the Miracle Mile Shops.

Cheap Breakfast in Las Vegas – (Under $20) – Strip & Downtown

Hunting down food deals in Las Vegas is one of my favorite ways to preserve my bankroll, and that starts with breakfast. To aid value …

Another angle of the bedroom showing the king bed flanked by end tables with lamps atop them

Luxor Las Vegas – Big Pyramid Premier Corner Suite Review

Key Points: I’m a sucker for value and am naturally drawn to properties like Luxor, which is among the cheapest resorts on the Strip. Luxor …

Wide angle shot of the bedroom area with the bed in the foreground and minibar cabinet in the background

Encore Las Vegas Resort King – Hotel Room Review

Key Points: When it comes to luxury hotels in Las Vegas, Wynn and Encore are widely recognized as the standard bearers. It just doesn’t get …

A view of Harrah's, The Mirage, and The Venetian from above.

Can’t Miss Photo Opportunities in Las Vegas

Vegas is synonymous with grandeur, meaning there’s a frick-ton of “Instagrammable” photo ops to fill your vacation album. Considering I’ve done and photographed everything worthwhile …

Rendering of the former Tropicana Las Vegas site, which will hold a baseball stadium and integrated resort.

The Newest Resorts in Las Vegas – Open & Coming Soon!

Key Points: Las Vegas is constantly reinventing the status quo and never growing stagnant. Resorts here have a notoriously short lifespan and are imploded and …

All You Can Drink Deals in Las Vegas – Bottomless Beer, Cocktails, and More

Las Vegas is a city of excess and indulgence. A place to let loose. Stuffy social norms you may have to abide by back home …

24-Hour Restaurants in Las Vegas – Where To Eat Late!

It’s surprisingly difficult to find a late-night meal in Las Vegas, a city known for exploits that last into the wee hours of the morning. …

A sign for STARDUST illuminated at dusk.

Cheap Things To Do in Las Vegas – (Under $25) – Strip & Downtown

Inflation stings, and Vegas hasn’t been spared. That said, plenty of cheap activities still exist on the Strip, Fremont Street, and nearby, so I figured …

King bed in with a yellow ottoman at the end of the bed

Caesars Palace – Julius Studio Suite Review

Key Points: Located smack dab in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace has been a staple of the skyline since opening in …

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