I think we're done

If you've been crazy enough to be a regular reader of this blog, you'll know I love Vegas and the Tropicana Hotel.  Well, things are a changing in sin city. The Tropicana has been sold to the Doubletree - Hilton chain.

It had been previously owned by a Canadian private equity firm Onex Corporation. They led the path out of bankruptcy protection in 2009.  With a failed night club attempt, a poker room closure and the lack of a marquee performance act the future did not look that bright. Thus, I am not that surprised that they sold.

However, 2010-2012 the Tropicana was awesome. Millions in renovations, fresh attitudes and fantastic food kept me going back. I did indeed love the TropLV. We had good times.

Hilton took over today. My favourite restaurant Bacio, and their chef Carla have parted ways.

I have no reason to return to the Trop. Good news for me though... next time in Vegas I'll get to try a new hotel. And chef Carla Pellegrino has opened up her own restaurant The Meatball Spot and the reviews I have read are outstanding.

I've also decided to separate travel from this blog and have moved it over to Escapethe204. I think I will get a little more specific over there.  Short and sweet travel blogs. Yes, Jenn, I'll still ramble on about how I love Delta Airlines and why it's cool to fly from Minot. ;)

Here, who knows... more Assorted Cathie. Hard to believe it has been over 2 years already. I continue to do it, just to write. It satisfies the part of me that needs to write. I don't do it for money. I don't do it for any commercial purposes. I simply do it to relax and empty my brain. Helps me sleep better. Keeps me out of trouble.

Cheers!