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Vodka for Breakfast, What Else Would You Expect from a Buffet in Las Vegas?

Last weekend, Twitterer HeartBreakTheeo was thrilled to see that the Paradise Garden Buffet at The Flamingo gave out little vodka bottles during brunch. But we're not that surprised. This is Vegas! Of course, they are going to hand out little vodka bottles with breakfast.

Actually, this is probably a part of the buffet's "Bloody Mary" brunch which runs from 7am to 4pm and costs $24.99 per person. The first Bloody Mary is included but you have to pay up for the rest. You can, however, mix your morning hangover cure to your own delight as Paradise Garden provides the toppings and mixers.

Aside from alcohol, there is actual food at Paradise Garden. In the mornings, you can expect to find ade-to-order Omelets, several breakfast meats, buttermilk biscuits, waffles, country-fried potatoes and freshly baked pastries. The breakfast of champions indeed.

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The GO Pool is Now a No Go Boob Zone

As one of our comrades told us on Twitter the other day, Vegas = boobies. It’s kinda true – although the demise of Sin City Bad Girls saddened us, we were pleased to know that there’s plenty more where that came from – and only a couple of weeks ago we were taking in the scene at Venus Pool Club with the Chippendales. The Vegas life is a hard one, no?

But one place you’ll have to strike off the boobie list now is the Flamingo's GO Pool. We popped by the other day to get our boob envy fix, only to find a stern little sign on the gate warning us that things are not as they were:

Due to Clark County regulations, the Go Pool is now an Adult Pool with no topless sunbathing permitted.

Our apologies for any convenience

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Tweet of the Weekend: Drinking By A Pool Does Not Dilute The Alcohol

Many people got trashed in Vegas this weekend, and lots of them told the world about it. So, every Monday we’re bringing you our favourite tweet of the weekend. And don’t forget to follow us at @vegaschatter.

Remember, people, it’s hot out there. And what does the heat do? As well as getting you frazzled and turning you into a human showerhead, it makes you drunker quicker.

Case in point: @kimwmodel, who started her Saturday with these words:

Of course I would get so drunk yesterday at the pool, security had to wheel me to my room! Wow! Only in Vegas*.

She then slept through the concert she was meant to be going to that night – so remember, people, it’s just not worth it. Especially seeing as it was only the Flamingo pool. If you're going to do that, you should at least make it Rehab or something.

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Party on The Patio at The Flamingo's GO Pool (But Keep Your Tops On)

We can't promise these bathing beauties will still be here when you get there.

What most people hit up the Flamingo's adult GO Pool for is the European-style bathing scene but if you're interested in attending the Party on The Patio party tomorrow night, sponsored by Las Vegas Weekly, you best keep your tops on. Word is the topless bathing option gets nixed during parties.

Still, the Party on The Patio event will run from 7 to 9pm and a fun specialty drink called "Honey Dew Me" made with Stoli vodka will be served as well as MGD 64. Even better, admission to the party is free. Go here to register.

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Where To Stay With Your Boys In Vegas (Success With The Ladies Not Guaranteed)

Warning: the ladies may not be so impressed with your, um, turrets

VegasChatter fan Curtis emailed us to say that he's hitting Vegas in June with the guys and is looking for a less sexy option than Paris. We understand, sometimes you just don’t want the man dictating your rubber selection.

Trolling for deals June 1-4, we found some decent offers amid some rooms that were surprisingly a bit expensive for a mid-week stay. Since we aim to please all budgets – but still want to score a deal, here are a few rates we liked:

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Donny and Marie: Back Tonight, Plus Extra Shows For April

Marie Osmond is a trooper. Not only are she and Donny back at the Flamingo tonight after missing a mere six shows in the wake of her son’s death, but they’re also scheduling new shows running April 13-17 (which was meant to be their vacation) to make up for the dates they cancelled.

According to Johnny Kats, Marie’s looking forward to working again, finding it “cathartic”. Let's hope so.

Tickets are available for all dates, and cost $99 and up.

[Photo: Las Vegas Sun]

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Bare It (Mostly) All With The Girls of X-Burlesque

Whether you’re flying solo, have the significant other in tow or simply feel sexy, you may want to check out Champagne & Lingerie hosted by The Girls of X-Burlesque at Bugsy Cabaret at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino.

On Sunday, February 14th starting at 10pm., ladies wearing lingerie will enjoy Perrier Jouet champagne as the DJ spins all sorts of sexy tunes into the early morning hours. Tickets are $50.

The 'X Show' was created in 2002 and has since developed a worldwide following, globetrotting scantily clad goodies to Santiago, Chile and Bogotá and Cali, Columbia in the last year alone. The sexy revue stars gorgeous young gals from around the world who are touted for much more than their beauty. Oh no. These babes have resume builders like bachelor's degree in Psychology, Olympic representation in gymnastics, stints in the Moscow Ballet and Riverdance and even requests for Playboy appearances.

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Hmm...Donny Osmond, Veteran Performer and Dancer, Wins 'Dancing with The Stars'

Donny working the crowd at The Flamingo.

Don't get us wrong. We looove Donny Osmond. He is one sexy grandfather and we're thinking about converting to Mormonism if it means looking as good as he does when we are 75 52.

But having just won "Dancing with The Stars" Season 9 last night, we can't help but wonder if that's a fair pick for a winner. After all, this is DONNY OSMOND. He's been performing--dancing and singing--since he was in diapers. He's STILL performing today at The Flamingo with his sister, Marie.

Don't you think he has far too much of an advantage here? Oh well, guess the producers of DWTS should have considered this before they put him on the show.

Now, we are just curious how dates for the Donny and Marie show will be affected when Donny goes on the DWTS tour. The duo renewed their contract at The Flamingo through October 2010. We assume it's show business as usual but we at least expect one DWTS-dedicated number during his show now.

Tickets start at $90 for balcony seats and range up to $255 for a VIP experience which includes front-of-stage seating and an after-show photo with the stars.

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Amen! Just $10 Extra Will Get You a Late Check-Out at The Flamingo

Last week we told you that the late check-out at Trump Las Vegas (plus a spa credit) would be the only incentives to get us to return to the so-so hotel. But with this new late check-out offer from The Flamingo--which is actually on the Strip and has a casino too--we're not so sure the Trump stands a chance.

The Late Check-Out Deal lets guests stay until 3pm the day of their departure for just $10 more. The promotion is even good for the holiest of all departure days in town, Sundays. Can we get an Amen? Hallelujah!

However, the deal does expire on December 28th and only a limited number of rooms are available for a late check-out. So you better book fast. Use code PKGFLCO to do so. Oh and one more thing, if you still can't make it out of bed by 3pm on your departure date, the Flamingo will charge you a full night. And we'd probably recommend some time in rehab too.

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Going to CES? Book Soon if you Want to Snag a ‘Deal’

With all the holidays creeping up on us, not to mention the trips and hotel bookings that come with them, we almost forgot about what comes hot on the heels of New Year’s: the Consumer Electronics Show. The 2010 Tradeshow of Geekdom takes place January 7–10, but if you want to avoid paying exorbitant rates for a room you will barely see, you should get your good self over to the CES Hotel Reservations site, where you can take advantage of “special” rates for registered CES attendees.

We say “special” because, while they are cheaper than what you can expect to pay if you leave your booking until December, they’re still considerably more than what you’d pay on a regular night in Vegas. The price we pay to be an in-the-know geek!

The CES rates range from $30 a night at the Sahara on the Wednesday and Sunday (ie: the lowest-attended days of the show) to $279 a night at the Bellagio on the busiest days, Thursday and Friday. All the big guys—such as Wynn, TI, Mandalay Bay and MGM—are in the $200-$250 a night range and many look like they’ve been reduced since we first started checking this page.

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What's Inside the Flamingo's GO Suites?

The Neapolitan GO Suite

You already know that we're big fans of the Flamingo's GO Rooms--poppy, peppy, high-tech rooms that make staying at the legendary Flamingo hotel enjoyable again. (As does the coconut scent that wafts through the lobby.) But we've learned there's an even grander way to enjoy the GO rooms--by booking a GO Suite.

There are three types of GO suites--GO Metropolitan, GO Neapolitan and GO Cosmopolitan. The GO Metropolitan suites average 1,500-sq.ft. (bigger than our apartment) and are located on the 27th and 28th floors with killer views of the Strip. The two-bedroom, two-bath suites also feature four 42" HDTVs and three entertainment centers. The decor is actually different here with dark wood furniture and splashes of orange instead of white and pink.

Then there are 14 GO Cosmopolitan suites which are 800-sq.ft one-bedroom suites that feature living areas and bar areas. Lastly, there are 38 GO Neapolitan suites which are 650-sq.ft. and are just essentially just a little bit bigger than the GO rooms.

All suites however feature the same techy amenities we love in the GO rooms such as Denon® sound system with an MP3 player docking station, CD/DVD player, remote control blinds, LED reading lights, wireless internet, and high-definition televisions. And our fave, TVs in the bathroom mirror.

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Come on Baby, Drive The Flamingo's Cars

The Flamingo has finally got something "exotic" on its property to brag about, aside from its pink flamingos. The hotel casino just launched The Supreme Vegas Exotic Car Experience in conjunction with Daydreamin' Exotics.

For a limited time, you can pop over to The Flamingo and check out the sexy rides on display. And you can even ride in one. The way it works is like this:

Patrons join a Tour Host (in a pace car), and take off in a “euro-caravan” of cars, up the Strip and out to Red Rock, for three hours of exotic car nirvana.

You also stop ever 20-30 minutes to swap cars so that everyone gets a chance to drive all five. The cars in this exotic fleet include the Porsche 911 Turbo X-50 Cabriolet, Nissan Skyline GTR, Ferrari 360 Modena Coupe, Dodge Viper SRT-10 GTS Coupe and Aston Martin Vantage. Gearheads can peruse all the car specs here.

The cost is $649 for two people and the service is open from 10am to 10pm.

[Photo: Harrah's Blog]