Las Vegas Style Buffets

Las Vegas Style Buffets

Once you've been to a Las Vegas buffet you've pretty much reached the pinnacle. Vegas buffets were once known for being cheap and delicious spreads, often comped to gamblers. In today's Las Vegas buffets are now high end dining experiences. The Buffet at Bellagio hotel-casino will set you back $33.99 to $39.99 per person!

Buffets in Other Parts of the World

I once paid over $100 for a buffet at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong which could've been about $21 less if I had known that a soft drink was $7 each. Other than that experience, I've rarely seen a buffet anywhere else in the world that compares to Las Vegas. 

Buffets outside of the US and Las Vegas simply can't really compete in other parts of the world in Western eyes. But The Cruise Buffet Restaurant in Angeles City, Philippines is giving it their best shot. Run by a Korean-American Texan, Jeff Choi knows what Americans expect from a buffet and he's doing his best to bring the Las Vegas style buffet experience to Angeles City. Read all about this exciting new restaurant at SleepEatGolf.com. 

Hotel vs Guest House

Hotels, Hostels & the Forgotten Guest House

When you're traveling you're likely staying in a hotel. But think about it: You're basically paying an outrageous amount of money for a room that you likely spend less than 10 hours a day in and most of that is sleeping. 

What about hostels? Are you college aged or a Euro-backpacker? Then come on in! Just be ready to share a room and bathroom with strangers. Also make sure you're out of the room in the morning and don't come back until late afternoon/early evening. 

So you'll stay in a budget hotel you say? How many times has that choice ever worked out?! It's usually sketchy at best, not in the best neighborhood and typically what most people would consider a "flop-house." Even name brand budget hotels just provide the absolute bare minimums. 

If only there was something in between a hotels and a hostel for lodging that wasn't a budget hotel!

Wait, there is! It's the often passed by and forgotten guest house. A guest house is right in between a hotel and a hostel but much, much better than a budget hotel in most cases. You'll have your own private room, bathroom and many of the same conveniences you have in a studio apartment setting like a microwave, internet, cable TV, medium sized refrigerator and other amenities you want but often don't find in a hotel or hostel. 

Plus the price is right. Guest houses typically will be your next cheapest option after a hotel, often 50% less (or more) than even a name brand budget hotel. Guest houses are usually owned by individuals and therefore can vary in degrees of niceness from owner to owner, but in my experience each one has a more homey feel. 

So don't miss out on checking into the guest house for lodging on your next trip. You might be just as satisfied and end up having a lot more spending money in your pocket. Check out my latest review of a guest house in Thailand at SleepEatGolf.com.

Golf in Thailand

Hit the Links in Thailand

Thailand is the new top spot for tourism and is world renowned for some great golf courses. Unsure of where to play or how to even set up a round? 

SleepEatGolf can put you on the right path by putting you in touch with professionals who can do all the leg-work for you. All you need to do is set up a booking and show up to play.

Our latest post focuses on the beach city of Pattaya, Thailand where you have over 20 challenging golf courses available in the surrounding area. 

Part II of My Experience at Blue Rock Beach Resort in Subic, Philippines

Blue Rock Beach Resort Part II

Part I of my review focused on the room. 

Part II is my experiences with the food and bar scene at Blue Rock Beach Resort. 

Overall, this place didn't live up to my expectations. Read the full reviews before you head there for my opinions.