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    Nycole R.

    The best place to experience the Virgin River Gorge while driving down the road is from the passenger seat. (Of course, if you can safely get out and wander around, that would be cool too!) With so many twists and turns, the driver really has to pay attention to the road itself to avoid collisions with other travelers. And if you are in the backseat, you may find yourself queasy. So the passenger seat is a great place to be-you can take in all the beautiful sights and not have the carsick side effects that your backseat dwellers may get. Anyway, this is a cool road with very interesting views all around. And what other road could you travel in 30 minutes and hit three different states? You'll pass through Utah, Arizona and Nevada. I've been told that this is one of the deadliest roads in America, as well as one of the most expensive ones to build. I can only imagine the amount of dynamite that it took to blow through some of those rocks. Either way-check it out if you find yourself in the area. Unless you're the driver-then keep your eyes on the road.

    Gloria L.

    This is the most amazing natural feature along a major freeway that I've ever seen. The Virgin River Gorge is full of twisty turns so watching is a thing mainly for the passenger but there are a couple of stops where you can get an up close view of the rocks. If you are lucky, you can see Bighorn sheep on some of the rocks. The Virgin River Gorge is located between Las Vegas, Nevada, St. George, Utah, and Beaver Dam, Arizona. It is a long canyon that has been carved out by the Virgin River through some major mayors of rock that they enlarged for the I-15 to pass through. Wiki says "The Virgin River rises on the Colorado Plateau and created the topography of both Zion National Park and the Virgin River Gorge. The Gorge connects the southwestern rim of the Colorado Plateau and the northeastern part of the Mojave Desert." It's amazing how the rock layers have been folded and tilted into magnificent structures. I never get tired of looking at these structures. To really understand what went on, you can go to http://suindependent.com/geological-wonderland-geology-virgin-river-gorge/ and read up on this area.

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    PatrickJ T.

    This review is for the portion of Interstate 15 which runs through the Virgin River Gorge. It is located in the tiny portion of Arizona which is between Nevada and Utah. Travelling North on I-15, the drive is so frickin boring!!!! Then all of a sudden about 15 minutes after driving past Mesquite, NV and entering Arizona.....the road narrows and you are entering this canyon where the road twists and turns with the canyon walls on both sides. Such stunning scenery during the daylight hours. Remember to concentrate when driving through the Scenic and Beautiful Virgin River Gorge. As the driver, it would be easy to be mesmerized by the lovely natural landscape. If you are fortunate to drive through here on a sunny day, then chances are you will be rewarded with a gorgeous display of light on rock. Without a doubt, this drive through the Virgin River Gorge is a sight to admire and experience. Just remember not to get too distracted by the beauty around you!! Drive safely and Enjoy!!

    Michelangelo S.

    [REVIEW ON THE ROAD] Beautiful Journey Through A Colorful, Vibrant River Gorge SITREP Driving up along I-15 from Las Vegas, Nevada on the way to Salt Lake City, Utah, there is this remarkable stretch of road through that tiny corner of Arizona just past the colorful little hamlet of St. George, that is full of colorful sedimentary rock and boulders that evidences layers of geological history. THE SETUP The Virgin River Gorge has dozens upon dozens of spectacular ridge & gorge views just along the highway. So easy to stop and snap a few shots along the way to highlight the beautiful geological formations, get a closer view of the remarkable topography of the region which has not changed significantly in the last 3 million years, and only superficially in the last 12,000 years since the last Ice Age. THE JOURNEY The trek along I-15 only takes about 30 minutes, but add in any extra time that you will make for stops to oogle and be in awe of the regal primitive beauty that will see. THE LOWDOWN Don't miss this stretch of Arizona between Nevada and Utah.

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    You'll want to ride 'shotgun' on this drive. Let someone else pay attention to the road so you can gawk it's beautiful.

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    Mesquite Chamber of Commerce

    Mesquite Chamber of Commerce

    2.0(1 review)
    13.6 mi

    In November 2011 we were preparing to move to Mesquite NV for 3 or 4 months in January. I called…read morethe chamber to ask if the town had any paved bike paths and if so, how many miles were there. I also wanted to know about dog parks as I have two small dogs. The woman who answered the phone seemed unsure of what a "bike path" was. Ok, so I said walking path or trail? She said she knew there were some area's that were paved but didn't know how many or how far. She did know there were dog parks. I asked if she had anything printed she could mail to me, maps etc. She said they charge $5 to mail their brochure. What?? A stamp is .44 I would have paid $2 -$3 but that's it. A chamber of commerce is supposed to be selling their great city. Encouraging travelers and temporary residents to move here permanently. She not only did not excite me about her city she totally turned me off. I spent a month straining my eyes searching the zoomed version of a google map trying to see if there was a trail system. I determined there was a trail system mostly because many of the parks were named "something trailside park" that was a clue. Now we are here, the city has a great map showing all the parks and trails and it's extensive. There are many many miles of paved trails that I can walk, run or ride my bike and pull the trailer with my little yorkies. There are 8 or 9 parks in a town that might be a 5 mile square (if that) and they are clean, have bathrooms and have paved walking trails in each park. I don't have children but the kids play area is very nice. I moved here feeling very apprehensive about what the environment was going to be like. The woman at the chamber who answered the phone that day could have easily sold me on this little city and it's benefits so that I would be excited to be here for 4 months. Once I arrived here and went into the chamber office a man was behind the desk on the phone and seemed overwhelmed with what he was doing. He finally acknowledged me by glancing in my direction, I asked for a trail map, he pointed to the brochure rack and went back to his phone call. He didn't even speak to me. What is the matter with people? I realize that chambers are frequently staffed by unpaid volunteers with little or no training.

    Mesquite City of

    Mesquite City of

    2.3(3 reviews)
    14.1 mi

    What once was a quiet little retirement town in the desert has slowly become the mini Las Vegas…read more Many Utahns who want to gamble or buy legal marijuana come here since it's closer than making the longer drive to Vegas. And depending on what you want, it's a decent substitute. There's a handful of casinos and hotels-not on par with the luxury ones in Sin City, but respectable, for the most part. If you're into golfing, you can do that just about year-round here, since it stays warm through the winter. You may want to avoid the hottest months of the year-golfing in August can be brutal. Mesquite has a small town feel to it-talk to the locals and you'll find yourself quickly amongst the gossip of who's who and who's doing what. I get the feeling that those who have lived here a long time would prefer that things stop growing-just like most small town lifers. But by the looks of things, I don't see it slowing down any time soon.

    Mesquite exists because of groundwater supply and its location off the I-15 freeway. It's major…read moreattractions are golf, gambling, marijuana, and ATVs. The main development is a Del Webb Sun City 55+ community. Most visitors think the major downside is the unbearable summer heat, but residents know the constant strong winds are more of a pain. Because there are few good paying jobs in Mesquite, most of the new non retired residents move to Mesquite because homes are cheaper and commute daily to jobs in St. George and Las Vegas. Most of the amenities are located near the freeway and target tourist needs e.g., gas stations, fast food, and RV accommodations. The high school ranking is poor which inhibits dynamic professional organizations from locating here. I moved to Sun City three years ago KNOWING it had major short comings but chose it for its location and low cost homes and living. I have many individual interests and am very active, and consequently, do not need nice amenities to be happy. However, many of my neighbors constantly complain about the lack of amenities and about 20% have moved since I have lived here. Unless you are a golfer or have several individual interests that keep you busy and happy, I would not recommend retiring here. If you are working and have a family, I would recommend trying to find a way to afford to live in a more cosmopolitan community with better schools.

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    CasaBlanca Resort - CasaBlanca Outdoor Pool

    CasaBlanca Resort

    2.7(574 reviews)
    15.7 mi
    $$

    There's always something going on at Casablanca. Whether it's adding or taking out slots, or the…read moresame for dining venues. Activity seems to be a constant. This time it was doing away with the original sportsbook, and relocating it against a nondescript wall deeper in the casino. Not a good look for us bettors. I was told that Station casinos has taken over this aspect of of our gambling vice. In so doing, I'm thinking Casablanca has given it the Ol' heave ho. The sportsbook has been transformed into a comicbook. Good ridden to the bank of TV's. Out you go ample seating. So long talley board giving the spreads. Usher in the new and unimproved thimble experience. A few roundtop tables, and I wonder what the line on the game is? In the place of the old sportsbook location, installed are yet more uninspiring slots. Yes slots are the bread and butter of a casino. But bread gets stale and butter will turn rancid before long. Before you know it, the Casablanca will lean toward its one time neighbor The Oasis. That remnant is a blight on the landscape of Mesquite. However that infection could spread west if ownership doesn't quit tinkering with what made this casino resort a success. The renovated rooms are nice, and getting rid of the buffet was probably the right decision. What's lacking is the once old school ambiance. Adding new this and new that may not have the desired effect. What may happen is that we'll decide to stay home and gamble on our phones. Or better yet, gamble on our phones while in a national park or sitting on a beach in Hawaii. With diminishing returns hovering, it may not be prudent to gamble on repeat business. Quick Tip: If you want a quiet place to hang, visit the business center next to the elevators. In all the years that I've been visiting, I've yet to see anyone (other than myself) in there. You could literally have a party and not have to worry about being disturbed. It's also five times bigger that the new sportsbook!

    My friend and I went to this resort to celebrate my retirement after 42 years at my job…read more we had delicious food and fantastic service. And we certainly let the food and manager know about the incredible service staff that we had. We both had massages and facials at the spa and I highly highly recommend. There was a little hiccup on the room when I checked in, but it was resolved by a skillful front office manager. I had the opportunity to talk with the general manager, and he was more than pleasant. I'm excited about booking my next trip back

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    Virgin River Casino & Lodge - Virgin River Hotel and Casino Rooms

    Virgin River Casino & Lodge

    2.7(486 reviews)
    13.6 mi
    $$

    I love it! It's old school Las Vegas…read more All these other dummies crying about this or that ... Go stay at motel 6. Frank Sinatra would slap you and tell you to stop being a ... Here you get to park right in front of your room. Need something from the car, go out and get it, no need to call the valet to bring your car around. No endlessly long hallways that are fire disaster waiting to happen.

    First time staying here. I don't hand out 5 stars easily but I literally can think of nothing…read morenegative about my experience here. The reservation system was smooth. It took me a minute or so before I even realized I was talking to an AI - this was the most interactive AI I've encountered to date. Great speaking voice and had zero problems answering several random questions asked in natural language. Really only knew it was an AI when it stuttered on reading back my credit card number. Check in desk staff was super friendly and helpful. We have 2 small dogs so they put us in pet friendly room that was clean with vinyl flooring so any accidents would be easy to clean up. (Not that this is an issue with our dogs but I always question hotels that have carpet in a pet friendly room - like what were you thinking?) Bed was comfy. Water pressure was fine. There was a big dirt lot right next to the rooms where dogs could potty. If I was forced to find a single gripe about this place it would be about the other guests - not the hotel. Rude dudes with big dogs who think leash rules don't apply to them. (Parade your over-compensation around on a leash next time, eh buddy?) I plan on making this place a regular stop in the future. Highly recommend.

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    Excalibur International World Class Escorts - Let us take you to some of our first class world class restaurants for exquisite dining!

    Excalibur International World Class Escorts

    3.8(12 reviews)
    93.6 mi

    I booked a limo service with Peter to pick me up at the airport, provide transportation to and from…read morethe football game the next day, and then take me to the airport the following Tuesday morning. I paid 100% in advance. I was picked up by the airport nearly one hour late. When the driver, Taylor, got out of the car a huge cloud of marijuana smoke came out with him. It wasn't a limo or town car but an older model, dirty Mercedes - perhaps 15 years old, very small with a tiny backseat. There barely any room for my carryon bag in his trunk - and I had to cram into the back seat because he had a dog in the front seat with him. Taylor was pretty spaced out and had trouble finding my hotel, the Vdarra. He was also unfamiliar with other Vegas landmarks - like the Aria, the Bellagio, Park MGM. I had to pull out my phone to help him navigate to my hotel. He apologized for being late and not having a town car or limo - but he said the limo had been locked up or repo'd and Peter was working to get it out. I was really worried that he lacked the competence to pick me up for the game - so after confirming he was the driver for the next day, I showed him that he should pick me up at the exact same spot he dropped me off at - and I explained it was critical that he wasn't late. I also reminded him a friend would be joining me, so we would need a bigger car or at least the front seat free of his dog. Taylor no-showed the next day of course. We called, texted, yelp-messaged and availed ourselves of every contact number we had. No one answered. No one came. After about 75 minutes of this we took a taxi. About 3 hours later, Taylor texted and said he was sorry - he didn't realize his phone was on vibrate and missed all of our texts and phone calls. He claimed he was there the whole time, however (he absolutely wasn't). Peter also yelp-messaged about the same time saying "Let me try!" and nothing more. He refused my requests to call me. After the game, surprise-surprise, they no-showed again. We waited about an hour and a half in the designated meeting spot with no response to phone calls or texts. Eventually, found a free driver to take us back to the hotel for $100. And again, with no surprise, they no-showed the pre-booked trip to the airport. Still no call or contact from Peter and team. While their rate was very competitive, this company is a clown act. If you must book them, absolutely do not pay in advance and I would never, ever, trust them with anything important.

    Really really nice guy in person and was a last minute booking. Price was good. The limo was great…read morebut it was too hot to not have any Air conditioning :( would have been 5 stars if it was available. But I highly recommend the driver and the car otherwise! Update since posting... driver is continuously harassing me to take this post down. I'm very upset at his unprofessionalism and threatening to sue stating I'm not a customer. I am not going to take down an honest review! Good luck to you and your business but I will not be harassed and I've attached my receipt for proof. It was night time so staging the limo in the sun would not have much to do with it.

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    Excalibur International World Class Escorts - We will reserve your table at any of our fine restaurants for you. And give you complimentary limo rides there and to the next destination!

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    We will reserve your table at any of our fine restaurants for you. And give you complimentary limo rides there and to the next destination!

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