Did you know that there were 21 things to do in Las Vegas under $21? I know! I’m shocked and amazed as well! I was thumbing through LATimes.com Travel Section and I came across this rare find. It immediately caught my eye and sparked my interest. I couldn’t help but click the title and take a look. Apparently, there is a stretch of untouched desert (Springs Reserve) where you are able to walk trails and visit botanical gardens. The Mandarin Oriental Tea Lounge, located on the 23rd floor of the Luxe, is open for afternoon tea. You have the option of bird watching at the Flamingo Hotel or take a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower at Paris. Can you believe that Vegas has an aquarium? I had no clue that Vegas could offer such tranquility. For those of you, like myself, who LOVE Vegas for its bells and whistles can find an entire new reason to get that gitty feeling. Check it out – LATimes.com, Travel Section – Las Vegas.

It’s a big world, time for you to see it!!!

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

I found this little gem in the LA Times. If you are planning on visiting Miami, FL the Vizcaya Museum offers a nice historical element to your trip. It was once the home of the American Industrialist John Deering.

The home turned museum overlooks the Biscayne Bay. Every item in the mansion was handpicked by Mr. Deering himself. The property offers flowing fountains, gracious gardens, and blissful breezes during the summer months. The night tours for the guest cover the grounds and take you into the secret maze-like gardens on the estate. Simply breathtaking! Looking at the photos on the LA Times website make me want to jump on a plane and take the tour while it’s still summer. This is a must see for those touring the Coconut Grove area. It is definitely on my bucket list! It’s a big world and it’s time for you to see it!!! Info: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave.; (305) 250-9133, http://www.vizcayamuseum.org. Open 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily except Tuesdays, Christmas and Thanksgiving. $5 audio tours are offered in five languages. A cafe offers coffee, salads and sandwiches. Adults, $15; seniors and students with ID, $10; ages 6-12, $6; under 5, free.

Seats

Here's a fun fact I caught on the news the other day. The best seat on a Delta aircraft is 6A. The worst seat on the aircraft is 31b. Keep that in mind when you are choosing your advance seats on a flight.