I was wondering what percentage of Las Vegas jobs were in casinos. I never realized how many casinos were out there. This week I found a webcam for the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. This hotel offers scale replicas of the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Paris Opera House, the Hotel de Ville and the Alexander III Bridge. It’s even got its own Eiffel Tower,which is a half scale exact reproduction of the real thing. You can take a ride to the top for a view of Vegas or stop to eat at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant on the 11th floor. This sounds like a very cool place!

Planning a trip to Vermont? You might want to consider adding a trip to Waterbury to you agenda. That’s where the Ben & Jerry’s Factory is, and they offer a Factory Tour. On a Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour you’ll learn about the history of the company, how their mission is incorporated into their business and how their ice cream is made. Oh yeah, you’ll get to sample some ice cream too. Yummy! Tours run seven days a week except for holidays. The cost is $3 for adults and $2 for seniors and children under twelve are free. Suddenly I wouldn’t mind a trip to Vermont.