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Playboy Pool at the Palms Las Vegas
Picture and details about the swimming pool area at the Palms Las Vegas. Tropicana
The Tropicana sat alone on the intersection of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard back in 1957. The location has since become much more popular, with Excalibur, New York New York, and the huge MGM adjacent. The pool also boasts one of the few floating blackjack tables in town. Hotel Maps: New Orleans French Quarter Map
New Orleans French Quarter map of hotels and landmarks. Take Your Carrier to Court Day
As President Bush winds up his last week in office, here's something to ponder, especially if you happen to be sitting on a plane held on the tarmac. One of his administration's last acts in the transportation field was to approve a policy that could open the way for consumers to sue airlines in state courts for any action that might violate their "contract of carriage," that pact that, unbeknownst to most travelers, goes into effect each time an airline sells you a ticket.
More on Negotiating Your Hotel Rate
"I just arrived from Cairo," writes reader Janice Schacter, "where I was able to negotiate my room rate at the Four Seasons. Not only did I get a third-night-free deal, but I also lowered the rate by calling the hotel manager. I then negotiated the airport transfer, which was really a price gouge."
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