Hankerin’ for Nashville

The Nashville CVB has a great contest for fans of Hank Williams. The Country Music Hall of Fame will open Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy exhibit on March 28; the exhibit explores the life and legacy of Hank Williams and HW Jr. Fans can enter to win a luxury escape to Nashville to see the exhibit [...]

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Nothing like a quickie

A quickie get-away, that is. Still in a massage-induced haze from my visit to Tunica over the last 24 hours…went down to Vegas South with a girlfriend to see the Gipsy Kings at the Grand Casino, and of course it provided the perfect opportunity and excuse to escape reality for about 24 hours! The concert was awesome [...]

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Get-it-on getaways

Looking for a little romantic getaway? Here are a few packages, near and far, to put the love back into your love life this Valentine’s Day. TUNICA:  Harrah’s Grand Casino Resort has a screaming deal - for $80 on February 14 only, reserve deluxe accommodations with a free Jacuzzi suite upgrade, access to the Bellisimo Spa [...]

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Gipsy King ticket/ hotel packages for Grand Casino Tunica

The Grand Casino folks have come up with a hotel & ticket package for those who want to catch the Gipsy Kings but not have to make the trek back to Memphis after the concert - or simply want to stay and try their luck at the tables, of course! Packages start at $136 plus tax [...]

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Where’s the beef? In Tunica

The Sheraton Casino & Hotel in Tunica has opened The Steakhouse, a traditional beef eater’s delight in both atmosphere and cuisine, but with plenty of other options for those who don’t think of a good steak as their gastronomic Nirvana.  Steak entrees range from slow-roasted prime rib to center cut filets; lobster, Mississippi catfish and daily fresh catch specials are [...]

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