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There are two types of people that show up in Las Vegas: those who do stick to their workout routine even while they travel (yes, they do exist) and the people who realize they’ve eaten about 1,000 extra calories since they’ve been in town and they could really use a sweat session.

Football fans rejoice it’s NCAA Bowl Season and if you find yourself in Sin City this Thursday, you are in luck as the MAACO Bowl aka the Las Vegas Bowl is taking place pitting the #7 Boise State Broncos vs. Arizona State Sun Devils at Sam Boyd Stadium.  The festivities are already underway in anticipation of the Bowl Game which will be televised on ESPN at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m.

The joy of holidays and festivities comes early for those in Las Vegas as the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo begins December 1 and runs through December 10 over at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

At Galavantier we’ve compiled a list of some ways for you to get into the action during the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Ah Winter in Venice, such a nice ring to it!  How about while in Las Vegas?  Getting underway this week and through January 8, The Venetian and The Palazzo have transformed into a majestic winter wonderland.

Lilly Bollinger, one of the producers of Bollinger Champagnes, once said, “I only drink Champagne when I'm happy, and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I am not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it — unless I'm thirsty." We feel there’s no time when Champagne isn’t appropriate. So whether you’re celebrating, with friends or alone, try out one of these places to sup Champagne in Las Vegas.

Homer Simpson once said, “Homer no function beer well without.” We have to agree. With football season in full swing, nothing goes better with pigskin action than beer, whether a lager, ale, stout, pilsner or bock. Here’s a look at the top five beer lists in Las Vegas. In the words of Homer, “Bart, a woman is like beer. They look good, they smell good and you'd step over your own mother just to get one!” Indeed.

The Pub at Monte Carlo

There are few better places to celebrate Halloween than Las Vegas and to make sure you get your tricks and treats, make your way downtown to The Arts District tonight for the Las Vegas Halloween Parade which begins promptly at 7 p.m. Even better, if you are in costume, you can join in the festivities and be in the parade!

When October rolls around, Las Vegas gets scary. The ghosts and ghouls come out to scare the pants off you at haunted attractions that pop up during the Halloween season. We have 11 spooky ways to get a good scare in Sin City.

Like wine? Like pets?  If so, make your way to the Silverton Hotel Casino this Saturday, October 15 from 6-10 p.m. as the property hosts a wine tasting event, One Drunk Puppy.  Proceeds from the evening’s festivities will go to benefit the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

While Las Vegas isn’t thought of as a family friendly town now, you can still find plenty of things to do in Sin City that will be fun for youngsters and oldsters alike. Bring the little ones and stay at a hotel such as Circus Circus or Excalibur, the perfect settings for families with plenty of entertainment on the properties. Take a look at seven ways to go family friendly in Vegas and start booking.