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Donkinurmum back in Las Vegas

Donkinurmum back in Las Vegas

It’s strange to be back in Las Vegas, playing against players from New Jersey. I didn’t miss the merge purposely, I had an Asia vacation planned a year ago for those months, but now I wish I was still in Asia.  I’ll try to post an article with a more in-depth opinion of WSOP after the merge in a week or so. For now, I’m adjusting back to playing stateside.  New Jersey grinders  It feels more like New Jersey than Nevada.

Diamond Aspiration II: How I got $2452 in value from my last one!

Diamond Aspiration II: How I got $2452 in value from my last one!

My last Diamond Aspiration II… I suppose it wasn’t all bad news about Total Rewards and Seven Stars this winter. I’d done a fair bit of traveling in 2017, both in the Total Rewards suit of properties and elsewhere, so my 2017 Diamond Aspirations had remained unused when I got the news it would be the last year to include them. I did, however, receive this email: I discovered I could convert my $750 airline credit to 75,000 in Reward

Caesars Palace Spa & Fitness Center

Caesars Palace Spa & Fitness Center

Que Bath and Spa at Caesars Palace Las Vegas One major benefit for Seven Stars members, especially local Las Vegas members, is the free access to the Fitness Center and Spa at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. I’ve been enjoying the gym and the spa regularly since earning Seven Stars last year. Caesars Palace Spa Unlike the other spas in the Total Rewards portfolio, the Que Bath and Spa at Caesars feels like a true luxury spa experience and not just

Spa day!

Spa day!

Continuing with my once-a-week spa-day in Las Vegas, this time I visited Paris Las Vegas. While the fitness center was slightly more stocked than Harrah’s, I just can’t stand not having windows! Running on the treadmill while watching the happenings at the Harrah’s pool was a far better experience for me. For more on that… Paris Las Vegas Spa and Fitness Center Review (Paris Spa by Mandara)   Paris Diamond Lounge The Diamond Lounge on the other hand was in

Harrah’s Fitness Center and Diamond card use

Harrah’s Fitness Center and Diamond card use

With all the benefits we receive from Total Rewards for being Diamond Card members, I seem to neglect to use them. There are freeroll grinders in this town who only survive due to Diamond Lounges… I decided to spend an afternoon on the strip and enjoy the Harrah’s Spa and Fitness Center and then fill myself on the free finger foods at the Harrah’s Diamond Lounge (actually they had Orange Chicken which was great!). When I arrived at the 4th