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A Las Vegas Vacation Has Something Fun For Everyone

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Some people mistakenly believe that a Las Vegas vacation has nothing to offer those who are not into gambling their money away and gulping down cheap drinks. It may be true that Sin City comes by its nickname with just reason, but there are plenty of things to do besides throw dice and push buttons on a slot machine.

Every major resort in the city manages to offer a variety of activities all under one enormous roof. People who want do not want to have to deal with transportation during their vacation are able to stay put and have everything they need. They may enjoy fast food, cafe fare, buffet or fine dining. Gamblers can choose from a variety of slot machines and table games, including poker.

Visitors who want to explore the city have several ways to do so. Vehicles of all kinds may be rented from vendors at the airport or one of the many companies that leases specialty cars. The casinos offer free valet parking but guests should be prepared to wait in lines, especially during busy weekends. The city bus system covers the entire Strip area in addition to downtown. Double-decker buses offer riders a great view of the surroundings.

If budget allows, a helicopter ride over the Strip offers spectacular views of the city. Tour companies offer flights that vary in duration and distance. A night flight is even more breathtaking with the neon lights spread out below.

Visitors looking for a thrill can arrange to drive a real race car on a professional speedway or spend the afternoon learning how to indoor skydive. The city features a handful of roller coasters and a zipline that carries riders under a lit canopy downtown.

Summer visitors can beat the heat at one of the resort pools. Most have huge complexes with multiple pool areas, hot tubs and wave pools. Some have real sand beaches and others are more like nightclubs catering to young adults with DJs, bikini contests and all day drink specials.

Day spas will pamper guests who want to relax with a facial, massage or some other treatment. Many casinos also have specialty salons that provide haircuts, styling services, manicures, pedicures and more.

For people who want to get away from the crowds, several smaller casinos are located within just a couple miles either west or east of the Strip. Many of these have large gaming floors and lower gambling limits. Casual gamblers may feel more comfortable playing in one of these establishments. Guests can enjoy live music for free in the lounges and grab a bit at a restaurant. Many of these places also have bowling alleys and movie theaters offering family entertainment.

Shoppers will find plenty of places to spend money regardless of budget. Independent stores offer every kind of tacky souvenir imaginable and can be found tucked into corners here and there along the Strip and downtown. Many upscale resorts have shopping malls to match. These places feature designer stores selling clothing, jewelry, shoes, and luxury items of all kinds.

Visitors of every age will find something fun and exciting to do during Las Vegas vacations. A customized itinerary can be created for anyone, regardless of interest or budget. Be sure to have your caa insurance ready as well.

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Mark A Cella - 1959-1960 Ferrari 250 SWB Berlinetta Competizione

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Mark A Cella and the Ferrari 250 cc Grand Touring Sport Coupe for Competition

Building on the successful history of the V12 GT racing engines that made the GTOs so substantial, brought the 250 Berlinetta sport coupe about. GTO stands for Gran Turismo Omologato in Italian, and in English means Grand Touring Homologated. Homologated means Official Agreement. So, the GTO was Officially Agreed to be a Grand Touring car. Anyway, the 250 simply is the measurement in cubic centimeters of each of the cylinders.

Mark A Cella’s Official Agreement is the Car is for Pure Racing

The SWB was built from 1953 to 1964 and really put Ferrari in the limelight. It became Ferrari’s most successful car line of that time. It was their first all wheel disc brake vehicle. One model was their first four seater. Its V12 engine weighed about half as much as the competition’s. The higher tuned ones hammered up to 280bhp at 7,000 rpm. They had a four speed manual tranny, all of which exploded the car to more victories then I can list, here’s just a few:

In the 1960 season it took 1st-4th place in the Le Mans 24 hour race, leaving it’s nearest rivals to eat dust. It took 1st-3rd in its third consecutive victory of the 5500 km Tour de France. Later that season for a second consecutive win at Goodwood, driver Sterling Moss took a victory by lapping the entire field. Then it won all over the rest of the season.

The car weighs only 2,314 pounds which equates to a very high power to weight ratio. Its top speed reached 152 and it hit 60 from a dead stop in 6.2 seconds. All of these figures were superb in 1960.

Mark A Cella Votes it One of the Greatest Ferraris Ever

Enthusiasts envied the fact that owners of this car could show up, unpack and race in the same unmodified car, occasionally changing tires. The only thing necessary was to paste on numbers. The competition models were lighter and had 30-40 more horsepower, regardless of which one you were in other manufacturers didn’t stand a chance.

Out of the ten Greatest Ferraris of all time, Motor Trend ranked this one 5th. Sports Car International placed it at 7 Top Sports Cars of the 60’s. Mark A Cella gave it first place of his 1960’s Muscle Car Picks, second is the 67 Corvette Sting Ray and third being the cherished 1968 Chevy Camaro.

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