Search

How to navigate around MGM this weekend 12/10/2016 05:28am • WASHINGTON — While MGM National Harbor is asking visitors to consider delaying their visit to the resort and casino, Prince George's County police say they don't expect further backups at the venue this weekend. MGM reached its 35,000 guest capacity Friday afternoon for the second time since it 9 Shopping Destinations Worth Traveling to This Holiday Season 12/01/2016 07:00pm • 'Tis the season for shopping. And who says you have stick to your home turf as you pick out the perfect present for everyone on your list? This year, consider slipping away to world-class fashion capitals to peruse high-end department stores, trendy boutiques and bustling markets. From tried-and-tr The 15 Best Places to Go This Winter 10/24/2016 08:00pm • From ski slopes to sunny beaches, these destinations are sure to satisfy your winter wanderlust. Between the stress of the holidays, the shortened daylight hours and the unforgiving cold weather, winter can be tough. To escape the stagnation of the season, a relaxing getaway may be just the thing to 12 Reasons You Shouldn't Retire on a Cruise Ship 09/14/2016 08:00pm • After enjoying a vacation cruise, the idea of retiring on a cruise ship may be tantalizing. Perhaps the fun could continue for years, and it might even be less expensive than a nursing home. But retirement on a ship isn't easy to pull off and certainly isn't the right choice for everyone. Here are 1 Storm-Free Caribbean Islands to Visit Right Now 06/23/2016 08:00pm • Summer is an ideal time to travel to the Caribbean thanks to lower off-season rates and fewer crowds, but it can be tricky, especially in hurricane-prone areas at risk of being affected by severe weather. If you're nervous about the possibility of foul weather ruining your Caribbean vacation, fret Don't Go Broke as a Bridesmaid (or Groomsman) 05/04/2016 08:00pm • Last week, American Express released new survey results revealing how much Millennials are spending on weddings -- and the numbers are staggering. When compared to the average American, who will attend three weddings this year and spend about $700 per event, Millennials will pay about 27 percent mor Be a Blackjack dealer. MGM is hiring 04/26/2016 11:15am • WASHINGTON — MGM National Harbor will have nearly 1,000 jobs to fill in the resort's casino table games department when it opens later this year, and MGM has teamed up with Prince George's Community College for a Dealer School. Table games dealers will represent about a third of the MGM Nationa 6 Epic Cruise Fails 04/04/2016 08:00pm • For travelers in search of a stress-free vacation, cruising has an undeniable appeal. Instead of juggling flight, hotel and car rental bookings, passengers simply hop on board, unpack and let the crew take care of the rest. But even with the convenience factor a cruise vacation can offer, there's s 6 Cutting-Edge Hotel Technologies That Make Your Stay Better 03/17/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to hotel customer service, a friendly face, complimentary perks and genuine hospitality used to be the standard. But with the evolution of technology, guests no longer expect gracious staff members; instead, they search for the most convenient way to accomplish a task. "Sometimes pers How Hotels Are Shaking Up the Craft Cocktail Scene 02/25/2016 07:00pm • Elaborate craft cocktails (think: Any Port in a Storm or bathtub gin) are all the rage at restaurants and bars across the globe. Driven in part by millennials who are choosing wine and spirits over beer, the craft cocktail trend is spreading into hotels that are increasingly targeting Gen Y. Accord Alphabet in 2016: Should You Buy GOOG Stock? 01/07/2016 07:00pm • Some investment puns pack true substance. So when Todd Antonelli calls Google and its related ventures "alpha-bets," he sums up what many investment experts see as the key to the tech giant's future.As everyone knows, Google long ago evolved into more than just a ubiquitous search engine. But in bre 25 worst-performing CEOs 12/08/2015 12:04pm • by Ben Taylor In a perfect world, good pay reflects good performance. Leave guests satisfied as a server, and you’ll frequently earn a generous tip. Close a big deal as a salesperson, then collect a sizable commission check. For CEOs at public companies, theoretically, the same should be The hidden costs of cruising 11/10/2015 02:00pm • For many travelers, the main appeal of cruising is its all-inclusive nature. One rate covers your lodging, most meals and entertainment for the entire trip. Plus, with larger ships, innovative amenities and new destinations continuously being added to itineraries, cruises are an increasingly popular 5 Things to Know Before Investing in Big Tobacco Stocks 10/29/2015 08:00pm • If you want a group of companies that can perform well in good times and bad, you don't have to look much further than vice stocks. If you're comfortable making money off addictive industries, alcohol, casinos and tobacco firms can show a level of returns you can't find anywhere else. For instance Loan Modifications: Good Idea or Bad? 10/14/2015 08:00pm • If you've ever been significantly behind on a loan, you've probably been asked by a customer service representative if you'd like to apply for a loan modification. You will then hear that a loan modification will lower your monthly premiums and stop the incessant phone calls demanding that you catch