In a May visit to see my brother, I stayed at the Luxor. I flew in on a Monday and left on a Thursday to take advantage of lower hotel rates. I love ancient Egyptian art, so I always stay at the Luxor. I booked a single room for $79 a night. Good price — except by the time the resort fee of $55 a night was added on, along with various taxes, my room was now $149 a night. Almost double.

Being a little hungry when I arrived, I went down to a Mexican restaurant in the Luxor and ordered a chicken burrito and a cold beer. I paid $58. You know, for a burrito and a beer I could get at any decent Mexican restaurant for $15.

On my next to last day at the casino, I rented a car and parked it in the Luxor parking lot for $22 a night, a perk I recall used to be free.

I have decided not to come to V

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