Check your Dollar reservations.

I just checked my Dollar reservations for late August and, using the 234 promo code, the price is now $92 for the week, full sized vehicle. It%26#39;s down another $7 from last week. That%26#39;%26#39;ll buy a poolside cocktail. Cheers!

Robyoleven

Check your Dollar reservations.

Robyoleven,

Tried that code and it didn%26#39;t seem to work, is it 234 in the specials section of the website??

thanks

phil

Check your Dollar reservations.

ROBYOELEVEN...............HELP....................do you have the complete code????????? i just tried ';234'; and it wouldn%26#39;t work!!

Hi Folks:

I just tried the code 234 for my trip to LV in late Aug. It just dropped the rate another $10. On the main page go to the pull-down menu ';Specials'; and click on featured specials. Fill in your information and in the promo code box enter 234. That should give you the rate. I%26#39;m not sure how far out that promo code applies as my trip is in a month. Another code to try is 123. That gave me the same rate and it may take you out to a further date. Good luck and let me know how you make out.

Robyoleven

I tried that code and it worked but only for certain classes of cars. It wouldn%26#39;t take it for a luxury car, for example. I think it took the code 234 for full or mid size cars and smaller only.

I just confirmed it. The best deal is the full sized car using the code 234. It%26#39;ll run you $145.26 including taxes for a week, for example. It will not work for luxury or premium cars, and a compact will cost more than the full size car.

Mr. V

You may be correct. I have a full-sized car reserved. While I was typing my last response, I lost the extra $10. When I tried it again it went up $30. All this in the space of 15 minutes. I thought airlines were fickle about their prices.

Robyoleven

Just got this promo from Dollar today:

Get more car for less money with Dollar%26#39;s new ';Lock Low and Go'; program! Go to Dollar.com and lock in a low rate. We guarantee that you’ll get an Intermediate or larger vehicle for less than our regular Intermediate price.

Typed in the rental info without putting in my personal info, and got a rate $35 cheaper for a rental this weekend. Called dollar and they changed my rate without changing my confirmation #.

Checked mine and it came down 83 cents...and I rebooked. I think I may officially be pathetic now. :P

Glad everyone can save a few dollars with the code, even if it%26#39;s for a certain car class. I%26#39;ll keep checking until the time I leave and report back if the rates go down again. Nodogs, I would do that too!

Do Most Hotels Give You Coupons When You Check In?

Last time I was in Vegas, the hotel gave us a sheet of coupons for their hotel, (a buffet coupon, a coupon on a couple of shows at the hotel, etc.)

Is this common they will do this for their own resort, or is that only if they have some sort of promo on?

Do Most Hotels Give You Coupons When You Check In?

We are staying at the Flamingo in December. I wonder if they give out any coupons? Good question.

Do Most Hotels Give You Coupons When You Check In?

It really varies quite a bit. I remember getting coupons at Rio but not at Luxor or MGM. Pretty much everyplace will give you a freebie when you get a player%26#39;s card, though.

No not all casinos give you coupon books.

The Gold Coast and the Orleans do upon check-in.

You will get a coupon book if you join the players club at Imperial Palace.

A lot of the off strip casinos do and some Fremont street casino.

Thanks everyone.

Photos that you never took BUT wish you had

When I come back from any vacation, I always kick myself for those missed pictures. Why didn%26#39;t I get my pic with the shark while snorkeling in Hawaii? OR while chasing alligators in Florida? or eating eggrolls on the Lincoln Memorial steps at 2AM? well you get the idea.

It%26#39;s a first trip for many people on this forum and I for one would like to know what pics that YOU wish you had taken.

you veteran M%26amp;G folks ...where do you wish you would have taken a picture to keep of your friends?

Photos that you never took BUT wish you had

We were with friends at the Hacienda, and Mr. Ducky hit a Royal Flush on video poker...wish we had a picture of that since the Hacienda is now long gone.

Photos that you never took BUT wish you had

hi Ducky,

I have a really little digital camera. Do you think you could sneak a picture of a big win ? THey would take away your camera would they? I would cry!!!!

DOT

Oh I would just ask if you could take a picture. Low said the MGM let him take a picture of his Mother at a machine...just depends on the situation and casino, so I would ask! I am so going to wait impatiently for a trip report from you and wish you lots of luck with the pics and winnings!

I never took pictures of the casnos that are no longer there- Hacienda, Sands, Dunes, etc. Once they are gone- they are gone.

The casinos do want you take pictures of their sportsbook, tables or strangers gambling. They usually have no objections to taking a picture of someone you are with at a machine- especially if they win a jackpot. Nobody was ever around for my jackpots. In fact, I don%26#39;t even bring a camera with me to Vegas anymore. That picture would have made a nice souvenir.

We%26#39;ve only taken a few pictures IN casinos, and have never had any problems. I think they%26#39;re more worried about you taking pics of strangers, not yourself.

the best pic that I ever missed was at breakfast buffet at Dukes in Waikiki. we were sitting outside when a local surfer dude came out of the water took his trunks off to shower the salt off. not more than 50 feet away. AND I had a camera sitting on the table. I was too shocked to pick it up. LOL

well my husband just beckoned and I must go!!!

I wish we had more pictures of US in Vegas. We ahve tons of pictures of the sights but hardly any with us in them. The best shot we ever took was about 2 months before our wedding. We stood in front of a wedding chapel sign and e-mailed it to everyone back home! We let them freak out for a few days before we returned home unmarried! :) We%26#39;re so bad.....

During our annual Labor Day Vegas trip about 20 years ago, I was leaving a Harry Connick Jr. show and told my buddy to ';check out the blond. She%26#39;s with the guy in the Hawaiian shirt';. My buddy said, ';You mean the blond with Andre Agassi?'; Andre had also attended the show with some hottie, and I couldn%26#39;t take my eyes off her long enough to notice him. I guess this is a trend for me, since I was at a Frank Sinatra show in Cincinnati about 17 years ago and the exact same thing happened with Johnny Bench. I walked within inches of Johnny and his wife while getting to our seats and certainly noticed her. I didn%26#39;t realize she was with Johnny Bench until Frank introduced Johnny and his bride to the crowd during the show.

glad to here about casino pics AND i never thought about celebrity sightings. how cool.

DOT

Wish we would have gotten pics of Frontier when we were there in Febuary. I think all we got was a pic of the sign. Guess we will try to take some pics of what%26#39;s left when we get back in September. Guess you never know what will close next.

parameter

Tunica question for Oldbenz (Sorry for posting on LV forum)

I%26#39;ll be visiting LV in a couple of weeks, but I saw your question about using PC cards at other locations, and was hoping you could address a couple of questions about Tunica.

We all know its not Vegas (and noplace else ever will be) but I hope to drive over to Tunica sometime this fall and was wondering if you could tell me:

- Is there enough casino-competion there for the general payback percentages to be somewhere close to LV? The research I have seen indicates that Nevada in general, and LV in particular has pretty much the hightest general payback for gamblers, and was just wondering if there are enough establishements in Tunica to create anything close to a similar situation.

- Are the casinos there new enough to have decent ventilation systems, that get rid of cigarette stench? They look like they are fairly new, for the most part, but was hoping to get a first-hand opinion on the air quality inside.

- Generally speaking, do you recommend Tunica, for those times when a trip to Sin City is not in the cards?

Thanks for any information you might have!

Tunica question for Oldbenz (Sorry for posting on LV forum)

We%26#39;ve been to Tunica a half-dozen times so will give you my take even though Oldbenz knows more than me...

It is fun for us to go there and meet our friends but usually go in the fall and spring since I can get the heat and humidity right here in Kansas in the summer.

The Fitz rooms all smell like smoke (well we haven%26#39;t stayed there for at least 3 years due to the smell so don%26#39;t if that has been fixed yet), but we haven%26#39;t had a problem with the casinos or rooms smelling too much like smoke.

We have had good luck signing up for email specials and getting 2 nights and 4 buffets for $99 (Sun-Thurs) at the Gold Strike...think it%26#39;s owned by MGM.

The casinos are in the 3 pod areas, and you have to drive to each area since they are too far apart to walk. But you don%26#39;t have to drive to each casino within the pod area, so you can walk between several of them at a time.

I am not sure about the payouts but think we have won there as much as in Vegas...which isn%26#39;t a whole lot, but we go to have fun and not make money so can%26#39;t tell you for sure on that one. I think we%26#39;ve actually had better luck there than in Reno.

It is only about 30 minutes south of Memphis, so we always go there for our Elvis fix. Tunica also now has a riverboat attraction that is fun to ride if you haven%26#39;t ever been on a paddlewheeler.

We have also been to Biloxi and Gulfport when we%26#39;ve made a trip to New Orleans and have enjoyed those casinos too, so we enjoy our casino trips....just go with the attitude that it is not Vegas and you%26#39;ll not be disappointed.

black heads

Least Smoky Casinos?

My GF and I will be going to Vegas in Aug. but she is really sensitive to the smell of cigarette smoke. Can you recommend which casinos have the best ventilation, which are least smoky? Thanks!

Least Smoky Casinos?

Stick with the newer places... is she sensitive to perfumes though... a lot of the casinos pump in perfume.

Least Smoky Casinos?

Stick with the newer casinos, but some casinos also pump in perfume, is she sensitive to perfumes too?

Sorry my computer burped!

Overall, Pook%26#39;s correct, the newer places have the best ventilation. However, if some sits down right next to you and lights up, it won%26#39;t make much difference. You%26#39;re going to be breathing their smoke. The older %26amp; smaller ones tend to be the smokiest ones. I would not recommend Bill%26#39;s, for example. I can take it for short periods, but then my eyes start to water. The heavy perfume can come from the patrons, too, I%26#39;ve noticed, not just the pumped-in scents!

There used to be a smoke-free casino (no hotel) just off the strip but it closed several visits back. Too bad - I also don%26#39;t like the smoke. My DH can%26#39;t stand it and he really has to get out after a couple hours. Keep moving if smoke smokes close to you just move along.

Good Luck,

CS

Yep, Shooter, that was Silver City. It closed in 1999, sat empty and boarded-up for years. It is now the Silver City Plaza, a strip mall with a Walgreen%26#39;s, among other stores. The old Stardust used to be right across the street, now both are history.

my sister is really sensitive to smoke and has always had good luck with paris. its newer and the ceilings aren%26#39;t super low so that helps too.

Oh boy, here we go

In one corner the Non smokers

and in the other corner the chimnys....err smokers

Round 1

Ding Ding Ding

No battle from me. All I can is, it must be tough to be a non-smoker in a Vegas casino.

It%26#39;s probably tough being such an angry person as well.

best way from airport to strip?

how do most of you get from the airport to the strip? cab, shuttle, etc? any pros or cons to these options?

best way from airport to strip?

The shuttle buses are a good inexpensive option. I don%26#39;t like taxis, ever since our first ever arrival in LV, where the ever-so-chatty driver took us the long way round, ending up with a $45 bill. We now rent a car every time, so use the excellent rental facility shuttle buses.

best way from airport to strip?

I think most people just take a cab. It is probably the quickest way and it might be the cheapest way if there are two or more of you. The lines might be long but they usually move rather quickly.

The shuttles may seem like a bargain if you are alone but they can be time wasters. You have to wait until the driver feels there are enough passengers and then you waste more time dropping people off at their hotels. Most people like to quickly get to their hotel and start their vacation- no wasted time on a bus. People have reported problems using them to return to the airport-they either came late or not at all.

Some people opt for a Limo. There are some available at the airport or you can reserve a limo before you arrive so they can help you with your luggage. They charge by the hour and you can then stop off at a supermarket to get snacks and liquor cheaply and you might still have time to take a tour of the strip.

Shuttles can be cheap but they aren%26#39;t efficient because they wait to load the whole bus before departing and they may stop at several places before your hotel. Since they charge by the person, its cheaper sometimes to take a cab, which charges per ride. Its also faster to go by cab. The third option is limo which isn%26#39;t cheaper but its certainly more fun. They can be hired at the airport. Fourth option is car rental which is smart if you go offstrip or take a lot of ccabs.

The cab to most places on the strip is btw only $10-15, the shuttle is $6 or more PER Person and as they said, makes you wait until the shuttle fully fills up before it leaves and then stops at other hotels.

I would take a cab. Last year I went through this and ended up taking a cab and it worked out perfect. From the airport to the Flamingo it was like $7 plus tip.

I%26#39;ve tried them all. My preferences are in this order:

1. Rental car

2. Taxi

3. Limo

4. Hitchhike

5. Walk

I%26#39;ll never take the shuttle again. Inconvenient, uncomfortable, and wastes a lot of time.

Bare and Go pools ?

I noticed that the Bare pool @ Mirage and the Go pool @ Flamingo charge to get in. If you are not staying @ these hotels can you pay to get in and has anyone done this. Vegas.com said it was $10 for women $20 for men(Go pool) and free to hotel guest. My wife and I are staying @ Planet Hollywood and hate the pools there and thought this would be a good option. Right now I have a one night reservation @ Bellagio so we can use the pool for a couple of days. Are there any other pools that charge a fee to get in.

Bare and Go pools ?

bump

Bare and Go pools ?

The pools that charge admission are topless pools. The pools of the casino you%26#39;re staying at should be free of charge.

Where to SHOOT Guns near vegas?

hey,

where is a good location (Safe) and also relatively cheap to shoot guns. I%26#39;m heading there and would like to experience shooting a firearm. can anyone recommend any places that they have been to and also let me know the PRICES? distance is not TOO much of a problem (but i dont want it to be like 50 miles away) as i have a rental car.

any opionions would be great. thanks

Where to SHOOT Guns near vegas?

Seems like the most recent favorite is inside NYNY, but only if you are dressed in a trench coat in 115 degree weather.

Sorry, bad taste, I know, but couldn%26#39;t resist.

Camille

Where to SHOOT Guns near vegas?

I lol%26#39;d.

http://www.thegunstorelasvegas.com/

LOL Camille! I was just going to reply with the same answer!

Behind the Strat--they have some unfriendly dealers back there too.

Well according to some, behind the ElCo seems to be the place.

Not just behind the ElCo, but anywhere outside the mystical magical canopy where all things scary live.

Infamous...The Gun Store. See the link given above.

Once you decided on your location, let us know, so we can avoid that general area.

Or we can encourage Bridgefan to go--we%26#39;ll tell her it%26#39;s a Meet and Greet.

the gun store in vegas is a riot!! you can shoot almost anything in there. bring your id and $$$ and your good to go- i do not recomend wearing a sundress and birkenstocks -and i don%26#39;t recomend going the same day as a manicure. but my husband insists we go every time we come to vegas. i was shooting a 38 and one of the bullets went down my dress HOT, HOT bullet casings. great place-and safe

curly hair styles

Massage at TI

Can anybody recommend a particular type of massge? How much should I tip? I finally told my DH (who gives a TERRIBLE back massage) that I would stop whining if he bought me one! :)

Massage at TI

Anyone?

Massage at TI

It depends on how used to massages you are. WET has a bunch of different kinds available. If you are not really a seasoned massage recipient, I%26#39;d go with the Swedish. The deep tissue can leave you feeling like you just got beat up. Hot stone are different and interesting too.

Now, I did not use the WET services while we were at TI, so I don%26#39;t know how they are there to be precise, I%26#39;m just going off of personal experiences here close to home.

As far as tip, I believe 20% is customary. I am NOT sure, so don%26#39;t quote me on that.

A Swedish massage is my favorite, and the most common. My friend loves the hot rock massages. WET at TI is a very hip spa, with excellent service; I think you%26#39;ll like it.

Double check the pricing list, because in LV most times the gratuity is already included in the price of the service (usually 18%). So there is no need to tip anything above that, unless the person really did a phenomenal job.

Agree with the other posters.....if you haven%26#39;t ever had a professional one start with something easy like the swedish. Sometimes you can also add ';aromatherapy'; to your swedish massage and pick out a scent that they will put in the oil!

I also love hot stone massages!!

For tip I usually give the therapist at least 20%.....slightly more if it%26#39;s really good! They usually have little envelopes for you to leave it in when you go to check out.

Enjoy!!!!

Golf Courses?

Hello,

We will be in Vegas in November. What do you reccommend for a desert course?

Thanks,

M,att

Golf Courses?

I played at Rio Secco in 2003 and the views of the desert was real cool. The elevations of some holes were awesome. We played during the July 4th weekend so the heat was really bad. You probably won%26#39;t be in much heat in November. The course is affiliated with Harrah so you can go to their website to find out more.

Golf Courses?

How much will you pay for a round? Will you have a car?

What is your price range? $50 or $500

It doesnt get much better than the Wolf Creek Golf Club in Mesquite. Its about 1 - 1.5 hours from the strip but well worth the drive. http://www.golfwolfcreek.com/

I also had great experiences at the TPC Canyons and Bear%26#39;s Best. Those are both within 20 minutes of the strip.

black heads

Jet Ski Rental and Launching Advice Needed.

hey,

for those who have rented a jet ski or personal watercraft at Lake Mead or anywhere else for that matter. I want to rent from a specific location that does NOT launch the watercraft for you, so my question is, how difficult is it to launch these watercrafts and also, put them back on the trailers?

i;ve never done a launching before. hope its not too hard, cause i really wanna do this! thanks for the advice.

anyone ever do this and have any experience stories?

Jet Ski Rental and Launching Advice Needed.

I was there last week and rented jet ski%26#39;s from the Las Vegas Marina after much debate about whether to rent, trail and launch myself or rent directly from a marina. I decided to rent from Las Vegas Marina as I decided to make it as easy as possible to maximize my stress free vacation. I rented for two hours and found that to be just enough time. It was $65 per hour plus gas (which came to $18). It was probably the best part of my trip. I loved it. Needless to say, I will be doing this every time I go to Vegas from now on. Beautiful scenery and great fun. Enjoyed swimming in the lake as well. The lake was 82 degrees last week which was perfect for me.

Is the Helicopter Flight down the strip worth $60 / person?

Thinking of doing this one evening, is it worth us spending $120 or shall we invest the cash elsewhere.

We have flown in a helicopter before to the Grand Canyon and loved it. I%26#39;m know we%26#39;d enjoy it just not sure if for 10 minutes its worth the money???

Thanks

Clare

Is the Helicopter Flight down the strip worth $60 / person?

With that $120 you could rent a car for a WEEK in Vegas.

Is the Helicopter Flight down the strip worth $60 / person?

I%26#39;m a person who loves flying. In things with wings, that is. I first flew commercially at age 1 and have been in planes with 2 seats up to well over 300. If something goes wrong in a helicopter, it basically becomes a rock. I felt terrible for the camera crews in Phoenix last week. I%26#39;d rather pay less for the view from the Eiffel Tower, the Strat or the Voodoo Lounge at Rio. Just my 2c. I don%26#39;t think any of the Vegas-based helo companies have ever had a fatal accident, so maybe I%26#39;m overly cautious. Hey, there are people afraid of things like the number 13, so I%26#39;m not TOO weird!

Don%26#39;t fancy driving, when we were there previously the strip looked like a nightmare to drive on with all the congestion. 2 other reasons, can%26#39;t get my head around driving on other side of the road and the other reason is that we both drink plenty.

Clare

As long as you go on a clear evening, (ask lonsouth about this) it is incredible. My clients pay 80 per person, and that is a discounted rate, so 60.00 per person is a great rate. which company is that thru?

The ride is short, about 10 minutes total. It%26#39;s really neat at night, though. 60 bucks is a good price. Since you%26#39;ve already flown to the Grand Canyon, the 120 may be better spent elsewhere.

Save your money.

All you see is Black and a blur of lights.

An idea.

Go to a gift shop and and buy one of those 36'; X 26'; color posters of Vegas at night for about $14 U.S.

Have one on my wall.

0341

I paid 75 a piece with pick up from hotel I believe. The flight was only about 12 - 15 minutes but it was fun and there was plenty of champagne before the flight. It is very hard to take pictures but video seemed to work well. Might do it again some time, after a really big win.

$60 is with Papillon, its on special offer at the moment.

Do it! You will not forget it ever! I surprised my boyfriend last year with this and he raves about it to everyone.

As for the posters about blurry lights/pics, not true. My camera took great pics and great video and nothing was blurry.

Star Trek Experience

Anyone been to it? It seems like $30 is a lot for a cheesy ride however, I remember years ago you got a discount with the players card? Do they ever have tickets at the 1/2 price booth.?

Star Trek Experience

I think they always have the discounts at the discount booth. I%26#39;ve never went, not a fan, but I think I want to this time to do something different.

Star Trek Experience

Yes they%26#39;re at the discount places for half price 99% of the time.

Thanks, I really have no desire to go but Hubby is a fan. I know friends of ours went and just raved about it.

It is definitely worth a trip. I hate and loathe Star Trek, but I enjoy the Experience, the rides and Quark%26#39;s at the end. They must know that I am not a Trekkie because every time we go, the giant guy in the Clingon costume always latches on to me!

Diva, you%26#39;re not a Trekkie because it%26#39;s Klingon, not ';Clingon';!

I agree with Diva..even if your not a fan its a fun thing to do..get some discount tix and enjoy!

Good Luck All!

A certain sign on my non-Trekkie-ness for sure, blagger!

Being I fan, I loved it and totally geeked out. I went for the full package, with backstage tour. I really, really liked it. And, Quark%26#39;s is one of mine %26amp; my wife%26#39;s favorites places to get really wasted. Andorians are funny when I%26#39;m drunk.

hi go to the star trek experience you will have a good time even if you are not a fan my husband realised that he was married to a closet trekkie by the time we got out of there .we got our tickets at the 1/2 price booth in the fashion show mall

I always liked it and Quark%26#39;s is cool.

Beware though, the big con starts 9 August at the Hilton---it will be TrekMania. I went last year for the 40th anniversary celebrations.

It was...fascinating.

How to keep a duvet cover on a down comforter

Las Vegas Watersports? Anyone ever used them?

hey,

i%26#39;m trying to rent a jet ski from LVW, but I have tried calling both their phone numbers but no one ever picks up. has anyone ever used them and had this prblem? any advice would be great.

thanks

Las Vegas Watersports? Anyone ever used them?

I called when doing my research but they only rented for the full day. Would not do half days or less. I called a twice and left a message and he called me back within 2 hours or so. He suggested a marina since I didn%26#39;t want it for a full day.

hotel ideas

Going back to Vegas with sister and have stayed at Bally%26#39;s, Luxor , Mandalay Bay and Monte Carlo. I want to treat her to something luxurious.What do you suggest? This is what I am looking for- beautiful rooms ( she would love this), not to many children, nice slots for her, good buffet., a treat of pedicure at a spa. We want to go at the end of September for three days. My budget is 500 per person.

hotel ideas

What does 500 have to cover? Just the room and fun money or airfare as well?

hotel ideas

The Rio is a sure thing for great, spacious luxury rooms and many good restaurants %26amp;buffet, half mile offstrip with shuttles

Planet Hollywood Resort Room is large, beautiful big bathroom, and the buffet is unbeatable for quality and value. Mid-strip location, great shopping area attached. The intensely sunny pool area is good for late season swimming

PH resort rooms would fit the bill - big room, good buffet, spa. They aren%26#39;t the most luxurious, but they are good value for the money. There is a September room rate promotion on Fatwallet.

I don%26#39;t know what that $500 per person has to cover, but for opulence or luxury, I would suggest you check the rates you can get at Bellagio, Caesar%26#39;s, Venetian and Wynn.

Scroll through the deals available at Fatwallet if you haven%26#39;t already done so:

www.fatwallet.com/forums/messageview.php鈥?/a>

Good luck and have fun!

LP

The PH bathroom is definitely luxury grade..the room furnishings are attractive and of good quality, it does qualify as luxury. in June I got $5 off lunch or dinner buffet Mon-Thurs with room key,

fantastic value. Being steps away from the shopping mall was great too

Pick a few hotels you might be interested in, and then go to their web sites. Once on the web site, go to ';specials';, or ';hot dates';, or ';promotions';. From there you can find a rate calendar and you will see how rates vary dramatically by the day. Go to the link below at the Rio for an example. Also, is your budget of $500 per day? Is that for hotel only?

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I would suggest Wynn for luxury. It is a newer hotel, very clean, big rooms, big bathrooms, floor to ceiling windows. Did not try their buffet or spa but heard they are pretty good.

hairdryer and iron at the luxor

would anyone know if there would be a iron and hairdryer in the room at the luxor

hairdryer and iron at the luxor

I stayed in a spa suite and there was.

hairdryer and iron at the luxor

Yes and yes.

thank you the other half will be delighted lol

black heads

Dinner on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day lunch in Las Vegas

We will be in Las Vegas for the first time in December, coming from the UK and staying at the Bellagio with our teenage son.

We would like suggestions for an interesting dinner on Chistmas Eve and where is best (ideally near or in The Bellagio) for a really good long lunch on Christmas Day.

thank you

Dinner on Christmas Eve %26amp; Christmas Day lunch in Las Vegas

JDFD,we stayed at the bellagio last xmas, sorry to say but xmas isnt celebrated the same as in the uk,dont expect any turkey dinners.all the resteraunts are open as usual but we could not find any that were doing any special xmas menus.the gourmet buffet at the bellagio is worth a visit,kobe beef, sushi,quail,beef wellington etc.the hotel was absolutley rammed full of chinese holiday makers and as they are renowned big gamblers the hotel tended to cater more for them.

Dinner on Christmas Eve %26amp; Christmas Day lunch in Las Vegas

thank you - much appreciated

Some buffets offer the traditional turkey and side dishes, you just have to put them together.

Describe your ideal Downtown evening -to help me plan mine!!

I%26#39;ve only been downtown once, and pretty briefly. Didn%26#39;t find it overly exciting, but going back Labor Day weekend with two friends and thought we should give it a try. I%26#39;d love to hear some expert opinions on what is worth checking out - good bars/lounges, fun atmosphere for dinner, gambling, and whatever! Thanks :)

Describe your ideal Downtown evening -to help me plan mine!!

I%26#39;ve said it before and will say it again...go get a slushy at La Bayou and sit at the penny machines at the entrance. You can watch the canopy show, drink, and gamble cheap. That%26#39;s what I do to waste time while Mr. Ducky is playing cards at one of the downtown casinos.

Mermaids is across the way and also has the drinks plus fried twinkies! LOL

Describe your ideal Downtown evening -to help me plan mine!!

where%26#39;s chitowngambler when you need him?

I%26#39;m with Ducky!! Visit La Bayou for a slushy drink....or a football full of slushy drink or beer!! Wander the whole area. Drop in to the Golden Nugget to go check out the new shark tank pool. If you go to Mermaids for the twinkies you can play one of our favorite games of ';Is that a he or a she'; with the lovley Mermaids who stand out front of the building......I love playing slots at the Fremont and usually have good luck there!

The Vue bar at Fitzgeralds is a cool place to hang out for a bit, drink and do some people watching. It%26#39;s upstairs and has a balcony that hangs out into the canopy where you can see the show or people watch.

They usually have live band under the canopy at night. Some are pretty good, some not.

Binions has a nightclub now in their top floor steakhouse restaurant. I haven%26#39;t been there yet, but a regular on this forum was there last week and is holding out his report I guess.

The list goes on. What are you guys into?

Our ideal evening is just slipping in and out of all the casinos, and when we%26#39;re ready for a fun atmosphere and drinking, we head to Mermaids.

The cocktail waitresses keep you double fisted at all times and it%26#39;s a really fun party atmosphere!

We usually forget to eat when we%26#39;re in Vegas, so I can%26#39;t help you much there.

Don%26#39;t forget to visit the Jerky Store!

I recommend the golden gate for shrimp cocktail and great dealers! We are also going to try out main street station this time around and go to their 777 brewery.

Thanks; we%26#39;re three single women in our mid/late 30%26#39;s who all live in larger cities. We like good food and tend to gravitate to more upscale scenarios at night (don%26#39;t get me wrong, O%26#39;Sheas is one of my fav spots during the day!!). A nice cocktail/bite to eat somewhere with the old Vegas feel could be fun :) I like the idea of lower table minimums too!

You%26#39;ll like the Vue bar then. You might try Bay City Diner in the Golden Gate (same place as the shrimp) for a good cheap meal in a nicely decorated ';old school'; experience.

Thanks, Dr. V, I figured I%26#39;d let you do the honors this time.

Downtown doesn%26#39;t offer a lot in terms of nightclubs, but it sure is a fun place to just hang out.

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Restaurant choice & show to see

Can anyone suggest or offer up their favorite restaurant to go to in Vegas. It doesn%26#39;t necessarily have to be the most romantic or the fanciest, just a very good meal, service %26amp; atmosphere. Oh and I am allergic to seafood so one that is strictly seafood would not work - although the husband loves seafood! (it%26#39;s rough)

Also, I am trying to pick a show for us to see that a couple would enjoy?

Restaurant choice %26amp; show to see

Eat at Little Buddha at he Palms, and go see LOVE at the Mirage.

Restaurant choice %26amp; show to see

That%26#39;s a tall order!!!

Some of my favourite restaurants:

Penazzi%26#39;s (Harrah%26#39;s)

Margaritaville (Flamingo)

Delmonico (Venetian)

Shows?

Heard great things about LOVE - next trip for me!

Mamma Mia

I know sorry about being so specific - this is our first trip and the planning has fallen mostly into my hands .

One of our evenings is planned but we want to do dinner and a show on one of the others and make it a special night -

ages are 39/44 if that make a difference in ideas. thanks!

I would definitely recommend seeing a Cirque show. I have seen Ka, Mystere, O and Love. Mystere still remains my favorite and it is a great one to see if you haven%26#39;t seen a Cirque show before. Love is also great but it really very different from the other shows- it is about the Beatles music and there aren%26#39;t as many acrobatic feats as the other CdS shows. O was nice but not a great as Mystere. I didn%26#39;t like Ka at all.

We just saw Mystere and Phantom. Phantom was the better of the two in my opinion. We followed that up by having dinner at Postrio in the Ventian One thing I would consider is doing the show and dining in the same place if you can. The show starts the night off right, and not having to interrupt things with a smoke infested cab ride or a sweat walk is nice.

Le Reve at the Wynn is my favorite. Seen all cirque shows and Le Reve impressed me more than those (it is not Cirque but directed by same director person who directed O so basically it is the same as Cirque).

One more sleep

Going back to vegas tomorrow.

Staying at Orleans, and since I don%26#39;t have a car, I will probably stay in there for the whole night.

Never done that. i usually split my time between 3 or 4 casinos.

Is spending 24 hours in a place as small as Orleans, boring?

One more sleep

It doesn%26#39;t take much to entertain me, evidently. I think I could sit in front of a well-behaved slot machine for 24 hrs. (with appropriate breaks, of course) and not get bored.

Will you only be there for one night? Probably a good thing we don%26#39;t live so close to LV. I would have to get some pencils and a cup and pick out a corner to operate my business. LOL!

Hope you have a great trip.

Camille

One more sleep

Yes, only one night, and probably I won%26#39;t sleep at all or only few hours.

I can sit in front of one machine for 24 hours also, but problem is, these days machines are not as ';well behaved'; as they used to be

First of all you $uck for going this often, LOL

Second have a great time.

Third..... I spent 2 %26amp; 1/2 days at South Point and never got bored.... It%26#39;s Vegas??? How can you not LOVE it???!!!!

Lowrance, I can always stop and pick you up, if you want.

Since I lost an arm and a leg two weeks ago, my gambling budget for this one night is limited, so I am afraid if I run out of money, I might get bored......I know as long as I can play, I%26#39;ll be okay

If you have a bad run, take a break and see a movie...Simpson%26#39;s should put you back in a good mood....lol

don%26#39;t tempt me with a ride..... I wanna go back bad! Can you stop by Monterey? lol

Low,

i think Montery is a bit out of our way, lol

Movies in vegas? wow, I didn%26#39;t know they have movies in there, LOL

MusicMan0301

I am jealous I had to cancel a trip and now I will have to wait three months. WWWWAAAAAA!!

Have a good time, MusicMan. And I second Lowrance%26#39;s, you $uck for going so often.

one more sleep for me too! Wahooooooo! I%26#39;ll look for you taking pictures of cocktail waitresses!

Have fun MusicMan!! Be sure to leave some money in my Lucky Lemmings machine that is over by the Big Wheel of Fortune in the back. I%26#39;ll be swinging by to pick it up next Tuesday...thanks! =)

Win big %26amp; have a great time!!

Tix4Tonight-1/2 price restaurants?

I read that Tix4Tonight has restaurants @ 1/2 price too. Does anyone know which ones? And how does it work--do they have a set amount to buy (50 for 25)?

Tix4Tonight-1/2 price restaurants?

For a $2 per person charge they make a reservation at certain full service restaurants where you then get 50% off entrees. Some of the restaurants that were available when we were there were Bally%26#39;s Steakhouse, Tamba Brazillian restaurant at Planet Hollywood (I think), Ventuno at Flamingo and La Provencal at Paris.

We booked Bally%26#39;s Steakhouse, but couldn%26#39;t get our preferred time of 8pm and were booked for 8.30pm. Hubby had the 24oz Porterhouse steak at $20 instead of $40 and I had the 16oz New York sirloin at $18 instead of $36. We had sides of onion rings, mushrooms, baked potato and fries and one beer. The bill came to $111, but we only paid $78 + tip. It was a lovely meal and we were so stuffed by the end of it that we weren%26#39;t even able for coffee.

There are also some buffets available at a discount. The ones I noticed were Flavors at Harrah%26#39;s at $14.95 instead of $21.95 and the Carnival World buffet and Seafood buffet at Rio.

The assistant at Tix4Tonight said that the dinners are not available Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights.

Tix4Tonight-1/2 price restaurants?

thanks for great information. sounds like a good deal if you are flexible w/eating times.

What a great offer. We are just planning our eighth visit to LV. Is this something new - never heard of restaurants being included in the deal before?

We bought Carnival World Buffet tickets on Saturday and used them on Sunday. We were not given any weekend restrictions. It was good for seven days from the day we bought them.

Best shoes for vegas

What shoes do you wear to see the sights? Sandals see logical with the heat, but I%26#39;m not so sure on comfort!

Best shoes for vegas

Go for extreme comfort and cushion. You%26#39;ll be walking for miles. Don%26#39;t wear new shoes. I have flip flops by Addidas that have gel soles that are super comfy!

Best shoes for vegas

Nike, Reebok, New Balance walking or running shoes that have been broken in. Maybe those new sports sandals-the ones with sport shoe soles.

Reebok flipflops, and I can%26#39;t rave enough about them (name: Corfu). I wouldn%26#39;t even consider tennis shoes after these flipflops!

Wear your MOST comfortable broken in shoes period....

If you go out and get some newer slightly broken in New Balance tennis shoes, you might get a blister on the side of your big toe...(don%26#39;t ask me how I know this!)

Definitely wear your most comfortable, broken in shoes! The only pair that I%26#39;ve ever worn in Vegas and not wound up with blisters is my favorite old Birks that I%26#39;ve worn for over ten years.

And at night...it%26#39;s really tempting to throw on those sexy heels since you%26#39;re ';only going across the street for dinner and a show'; or whatever, but, trust me, plans change quickly in Vegas and the next thing you know you%26#39;re a long way from your hotel and the pain you feel in your feet that night will only get worse for the next couple days.

P.S. - I got home from Vegas on Saturday and the monstrous blisters on the bottoms of both my heels have finally stopped hurting, but the airport experience was not pleasant. Learn from my pain!

Those cushy soft foam flip flops with a fabric strap. The foam conforms to your foot in the heat and is so comfy. Plus, be sure the strap is fabric, a plastic one with rub your foot because it gets sticky hot.

I bought a pair fo Keen sandals and broke them in prior to going. They are my favorite comfy shoes now.

Almost any Easy Spirit walking shoe will do fine. I don%26#39;t think it is the specific shoe that matters-people%26#39;s feet are different and will react differently to different shoes. The important thing is that they are cushioned , fit properly and are broken in. If you can walk great distances in them in the heat in Pennsylvavia without having them cause pain- those are the shoes to bring. And you should know whether or not they pass that test BEFORE bringing them to Vegas.

At night- bring those cute little shoes in a bag to wherever you are going. Wear the comfty ones to get there unless you are taking a cab.

I wore Merrell sandals ( nice summer colors) and my feet felt great!

They are very comfortable! If you don%26#39;t want to wear sneakers, find some really comfortable sandals.

I have a pair of Propet (accent mark over the ';e';) walking shoes with a supplemental foam insole. What I like about them is that they have velcro straps as opposed to laces. This makes them very TSA-friendly at the airports for on %26amp; off. I know, straps were originally meant for toddlers who couldn%26#39;t tie their shoes, but my attention span when trying to get on a plane to Vegas is about as short as a toddler%26#39;s! They%26#39;re quite comfy and come in wide sizes for my odd-shaped foot.

black heads

another EI question.

Ok everyone (well mostly) raves about the 4.95 steak special but how is the rest of the food on the menu? Shrimp, prime rib, any good??

another EI question.

I can only speak for the steak special since when we were there that%26#39;s what everyone ordered. It was quite good. Not sure about the shrimp, I%26#39;ve not seen anyone mention it, but some have had the prime rib and thought it was good.

another EI question.

Had fish and chips and it was good- and piled to the ceiling! My friend had a cobb salad there and thought it was great.

I had a club sandwich and it was really nice. More expensive than the legend that is the steak speacial, but worth it!

Can someone clarify what kind of steak is on the special?

It is a sirloin that is cut like a filet. The breakfast steak is cut like a New York Strip.

The breakfasts are very good and cheap too! The french toast is two think slices of bread and the price was 1.95.

sorry, THICK not think......

I%26#39;ve had the prime rib. It%26#39;s not Lawry%26#39;s but it way better than anything on a buffet. Well worth $9. I have also had the french toast - best I%26#39;ve had in ages. My grandmother had a chicken special off the specials board but I can%26#39;t tell you how it was because she ate it all and wouldn%26#39;t give us a taste! I have to assume it was good. I have heard great things about the BBQ side and that is my mission for the next trip.

We ate here on multiple occasions in July when we stayed at Flamingo. It was good all times, we ate dirt cheap breakfast, we had steak and shrimp --two for one with ACG coupon and we got 12 free drinks--we had three coupon books. all in all it was lll good, I did not get to the ribs but man they smelled like they were to die for and there was a line of folks for dinner.We also tried a chicken fried steak it was huge, honestly you cannot go wrong here, ther is nothing for the moey that compares. If you buy the ACg book you also have to hit the LV Hilton for dinner buffet, it too was awsome, they had cocunut shrimp, broiled shrimp, draft beer/wine, pasta chef to make anything you wanted, oysters on the 1/2 shell, oh my group of six is still talking about this meal too.Have fun..

Had the pot roast with homemade mashed potatoes, peas and carrots with a salad and rolls $5.95, excellent. Try the pizza at Metro%26#39;s across from the main diner, excellent.

truthfully, the pizza is really not THAT good.

The Prime Rib can get a little fatty, but for the price, is worth it. I love the cheap breakfasts, and the steak specials. my wife swears by their pork chops.

Name for a black cat

Best Place to buy Jeans?

Hi

Where%26#39;s the best place to buy a pair of jeans?

The cheapest? And what is a good price? I%26#39;m from UK and our prices are VERY HIGH!!!

Best Place to buy Jeans?

Wal Mart. Their Faded Glory house brand is ~$15 USD and the Levi Strauss brand they contract buy to sell is ~$22 USD......

Best Place to buy Jeans?

You are going to have to get away from the strip and have a vehicle. Walmart is a good place to look. Also look for a store called Kohl���s, they have good prices and a larger selection.

There are two outlet malls you might want to check. One is on south Las Vegas Blvd (can���t remember the name), and another called Prim Valley south of LV on I-15 on the California border.

Southpaw, Wal-Mart or Kohls would be OK, but it depends on what kind of jeans you are looking for. If you want basic run of the mill jeans then either of those stores will do. If you want more %26#39;fashion%26#39; or trendy jeans check out EXPRESS, Arden B, or GUESS.

Southpaw, the discount chain store named Ross Dress for Less has a location right there on the Strip near Riviera, across from where the Stardust proudly held forth. They sell brand name items (lots of jeans) at discount prices. Every time I go in there I find some great deals. Be warned - you%26#39;ve got to search the racks, and it can be like a rummage sale. The $$ you save makes up for the unique ambience. Get there at opening.

Also, The Gap store in the Miracle Mile Mall at Planet Hollywood always has clearance racks filled with jeans. In addition, regular items are often on sale.

Have fun.

2005 post

Walmart for clothes? Are you kidding me?

Nordstom has a great selection of jeans.

Goodbear you are talking to ghost of 2005. Which part did you not understand with 2005 POST?

Sure, you can go to Nordstrom,......IF you can afford their God-awful expensive prices!!!

Ideas for our wedding night?

We%26#39;re getting hitched on Sat 15th Sept (Little Church of the West) and not having been to Vegas before we would really appreciate some suggestions on where to go after the deed is done...We%26#39;re staying at the Four Seasons and we%26#39;re in our late 20%26#39;s early 30%26#39;s. Not into eating - its all about the alcohol for us .... Our clubbing days are sadly behind us due to old age so we%26#39;re looking for a great bar, preferably with a view, good vibes and good people watching potential. We were thinking of the Mix Lounge but would like some options - anyone got any suggestions? I%26#39;ll be in a wedding dress so would like to be somewhere where I don%26#39;t feel completely out of place....

Ideas for our wedding night?

You won%26#39;t feel out of place, as I%26#39;ve seen chicks in wedding dresses in bars, buffets and fancy restaurants in LV. Voodoo Lounge, Margaritaville, Carnival Court and Revolution Lounge are just a few places worth checking out.

Good luck!

Ideas for our wedding night?

I%26#39;ll say VooDoo lounge is perfect.

You are in your 20s and 30s and asking us what to do on your wedding night?

I thought kids age 13 and up know that stuff these days, LOL

If I told you whatto do on your wedding night, TA would remove my post.

act like a wild monkey

batty beat me to a reply...the title of your post is pretty funny! I don%26#39;t know where the best place would be for you, but I just had to thank you for giving me a good laugh!!!!

';we would really appreciate some suggestions on where to go after the deed is done...We%26#39;re staying at the Four Seasons and we%26#39;re in our late 20%26#39;s early 30%26#39;s. Not into eating - its all about the alcohol for us .... ';

You are kidding right? You don%26#39;t know what to do? Invite me for a 30-minute lesson with the bride.

Get a bottle of hooch and rattle the headboard.

If your headboard has clowns on it, you might be at the wrong hotel.

I am taking two ninteen year old boys to Vegas

I am taking my son and his friend to Vegas for five days. We will be staying at MGM hotel. I would appreciate your suggestions about:

1. shuttle transportation

2. relatively affordable food in a walkable distance

3. tranporation to get to shopping outlets

4. where to get coupons for different dine out or etc

5. what shows would you recommend them to see

6.anything that you think all of us should do or see even if it is not very affordable.

7. ways of how can I make this trip fun and relatively affordable.

I would so appreciate if you could give me some suggestions. Thank you so much in advance.

Also, feel free to share with whatever information you think might be beneficiant for me to know in advance.

I am taking two ninteen year old boys to Vegas

Without wishing to sound rude, are you sure that Vegas is the right place to take two testosterone driven young males who will be surrounded by things that they%26#39;ll want to get involved in but their age will prevent them from doing so?

Yes they will be able to enjoy restaurants, shows and shopping but if I%26#39;d have gone to LV when I was nineteen I think I%26#39;d have hated it. Why not wait a couple of years until they can go and have a really great time. perhaps without any parents.

Sorry if it%26#39;s not the answer you wanted. Just my honest opinion.

I am taking two ninteen year old boys to Vegas

I agree with blagger .It will be pure torture for two 19 yr old boys in Vegas.

They will see people 2 yrs older than them having a blast while they are severely restricted in what they do.

And if they pass a line of scantily clad young ladies in line for a club,that they cannot go to,they will be beside themselves with envy.

totally agree with the previous2 answers. It would be torture for these two young men.

A friend of mine went when he was 20 and had a miserable time. Everyone but him could get into bars, casinos, etc. He hung at the pool or stayed in his room at night. Sightseeing during the day - ';sort of lame'; for alpha males at that age, he explained.

These are not the responses you asked for, but just some Vegas regulars trying to give you advice.

Hope it all works out for you

To answer some of your questions.

1)No shuttle,take a taxi and tell the driver NO TUNNEL.

2)There are lots of reasonable dining options at M.G.M.

Rainforest Cafe is one that springs to mind.

3)Deuce to premium outlets,taxi to outlet centre,shuttle to Primm(leaves from M.G.M I think).

5)Stomp,Blue Man Group,Spamalot.

6 +7) Sirens show at Treasure Island. It%26#39;s free, check out their website so see when it%26#39;s on.

Fountain shows at Bellagio maybe.

Maybe go up the Stratosphere for a interesting view (I think its 15$), maybe they%26#39;re into rollercoasters, then def go to NY NY (I think a ride was 25$ or something stupid tho).

Sirens of TI is the biggest pile of garbage in LV. To be avoided by all ages from 9 to 99.

yes it is, in my eyes, but I reckon 2 19-year-olds might like it, besides that it%26#39;s free.

Ok, I%26#39;m thinking that if you can stomach it you can simply give their own room key and point them out to the strip and they will be able to figure it out on their own AND have a blast doing it; freeing you up to do whatever you want.

Now, I say stomach it because as a parent I am sure this would not be your first choice, but two College age guys should easily be able to locate an abundance of ';fun'; things that they can do in Vegas. Just make sure their cell phones are charged when you send them off in the morning.

Just make sure their cell phones are charged when you send them off in the morning.

And make sure their wallets are fully charged as well

Oooh. Letting them off on their own could spell disaster... My kids are young and I have girls, but I wouldn%26#39;t let two 19 yr old boys out of my sight.

Have never stayed at the MGM. Are there free or discount shows there? There%26#39;s the car museum at the Imperial Palace - where we%26#39;re staying. We get discounted tickets, but I don%26#39;t think the reg. price is that high. They might really enjoy that. You might be able to win tickets or get them discounted somewhere. The Travel Zoo website comes to mind - however, I%26#39;ve only looked at the site once for tickets to Stomp Out Loud (another show they might enjoy).

Good luck and hope you have a great time!

Kids and Las Vegas

Does anyone know what the restrictions are for children in bars and restaurants?

I%26#39;m especially thinking of places with duelling pianos - if anybody has any recommendations for restuarants where we can take the children (7 %26amp; 13) we would be most grateful. Thanks

Kids and Las Vegas

The children will not be allowed in bars or around the bar area in restaurants. They will not be allowed near the dueling pianos at Harrah%26#39;s.

MGM has a Rainforest Cafe that might be fun for the children. The Cheesecake Factory might be another possibility.

Kids and Las Vegas

No children in bars and casinos. They are allowed to pass through casinos, but no stopping ot looking.

Most of the nicer restaurants do not have children menus. Buffets, fast food courts, and chain restaurants are your best bets.

Unlike the UK, the law in the US doesn%26#39;t allow for children to be in bars. They are allowed in restaurants that serve drinks. But not allowed in bars that serve food. ESPNZone might be fun for them, as they will not be allowed in the sportsbooks to watch any sporting events.

Liquor aside, dueling pianos are not suitable for children. A lot, maybe most, of the material is very adult in nature. They freely change the lyrics of the songs and they are sometimes quite filthy, and unfortunately not very funny.

In general, Las Vegas is really not a kid%26#39;s place, although I do still see kids there when I go. Its OK to take them, just know that your choices of where to go, where to eat, and what to do will be limited.

Just type kids into the search function - wade through the rubbish - and you will come up with lots of places to take kids, both to eat and to entertain them. Believe me, I%26#39;ve been to LV 3 times with my kids (now aged 12 and 13) and the places to take them and to eat are by no means limited (although many users of this forum would love them to be!). However, you will not be able to take them into any bars.

My advice would be to stay at a hotel in the Fremont Street area. (a bus ride will take you along The Strip when required). The Fremont Street experience will fascinate children of all ages, as will the jungle in Sam%26#39;s Town (free shuttles available). Kids can play safely in the pedestrianised section and there are plenty of shops and street entertainers to keep them amused.

Not an ideal place for the kids..... not allowed in the Bellagio at all unless booked in at the hotel.

Great buffet at the Flamingo tho....

Not going to answer this question since a parent is asking about taking a 7yr and 13yr to a bar thats crazy. Bars and casino aren%26#39;t for kids period.

when will people figure this out?

vegas is not for kids, period!

kids in casinos?

i am taking my family early feb

will be hoping to have a little try of the tables/slots etc

but we have 2xgirls 18/16

and boy of 13

all very tall

13 y.o is 6ft 1 200lbs

my question is

will they be moved along from casino ,in england slots in seaside and holiday resorts can be played by even very young kids

kids in casinos?

yes they6 will be moved alonged or carded and when they see they are too young you all will be asked to leave so don%26#39;t chance it when walking through a casino area tell them to keep moving and you will have no problem

kids in casinos?

but the 18yo looks 22

16yo looks 21

even the 13 yo looks 19!!!

Man, you are in dreamland!!! Anyone who looks even close is carded and escorted out if they are not of age.....besides, why would you want these young, impressionable youths to be subjected to this kind of adult entertainment, not meant for those under 21?

21 year age requirement is strictly enforced with prejudice. A casino would loose there liscense otherwise.

I can understand that you want to take your family on vacation with you. But is Vegas really the right place for you to be taking them? They will not be allowed in the gaming areas, and there is only so many arcades they can play in. In case you didn%26#39;t know it, your kids couldn%26#39;t even wander around by themselves after 9pm on the strip, as there is a curfew.

Is it really fair for you to take them to a place where they would be confined to the room so that you could gamble?

JMHO, but this is exactly why some of us are so adamant about bringing kids to Vegas. The law says 21 and it is enforced. Trying to force the issue because they ';look'; older just won%26#39;t cut it. Sorry if this is not what you want to hear......

Maybe you can all get thrown in the same ';Adult'; jail cell as everyone there also looks over 21 it will be a eye opener for your 13 year old

Every thought of Disneyland?

But in reallity, leave Las Vegas to the real ';kids';

Hi pt485

Recently, went to Vegas with my 24 year old and she was carded at every casino. At one casino she was carded playing craps and then when the waitress came by for drinks, she ordered water, she was carded again. While I think it%26#39;s hard for near 20 year old to be in Vegas I don%26#39;t think you should shy away from going. As on any vacation with teens it%26#39;s hard and Vegas is not differnce. With some investigation and time you can find lots of things to do with you teens but it%26#39;s much different in Vegas, USA than England.

Have fun and enjoy.

zbethg

wow

didnt expect so much venom

in uk even small kids go in slot arcades/betting offices as a matter of routine

we are driving thru vegas /grand canyon/l.a/ san fran

how can we possibly not visit vegas!!

we europeans are so much more broadminded, what can be seen on tv etc

i,m not saying this is good or bad ,my question was how long before we get moved along

what is a card???

Being carded = asked for ID

Again, just because children are allowed to gamble across the pond doesn%26#39;t mean you should expect that same courtesy here.

black heads

automatic stability control

Good Vegas Travel Blog

Anyone know of any good Vegas travel blogs? The best one I%26#39;ve found is http://www.stephsvegas.com .

I would like to read more about Vegas from personal persectives, so any advice is cool.

Matt

Good Vegas Travel Blog

Here is a compilation of trip reports:

http://www.lasvegastripreport.com/

Good Vegas Travel Blog

Cool thanks for the tip. BTW do you think the articles on stephsvegas.com are fairly accurate as to how things really are?

www.back-door.blogspot.com

www.jaco-blog.blogspot.com

I happen to have a soft spot in my heart for both of these.

Matt -- I had this blog saved in my ';favorites'; and it is not really a travel blog, but interesting info. I haven%26#39;t read it in awhile so I just looked through it again %26amp; found a bit about taking the tunnel. Check it out!

鈥egastaxidriver.com/2007/07/15/the-airport-鈥?/a>

Cool. Thanks for the cool links...

This post may get deleted since the parent site may be viewed as a competitor to TA but ';Two Way Hard Three'; at http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/

is a really interesting site dealing more with the business and architectural aspects of Las Vegas and casinos in general.

The parent site? Do you mean the stephsvegas blog? Anyway thanks for that link as well. I think the coolest thing going in right now is the City Center project.... can%26#39;t wait till that%26#39;s finished...

www.vegasrex.com is a good one I think.

I love VegasRex! Another one I like is Cabbie Chronicles: http://lvcabbiechronicles.blogspot.com/ Its by a cabbie but its funny with a hint of ';Cops';.

That%26#39;s awesome. I heard the Vegas Cabbies have really seen some wild stuff. I can only imagine LOL :)

best hotels with kids?

Planning three nights in August. Any recommendation for hotel on or off strip? Thanks

best hotels with kids?

Fasten your seat belts please and make sure your chairs are in the up-right position and your bags properly stowed. We are ready for take off!!!!!!

best hotels with kids?

Need to know age and gender of kids. Young children under 10, Excaliburs is good (but they only have showers, no tub). Pre teen to teen male children, they will think Luxor is cool, and Luxor has an attraction level with stuff for them to do. Arcade called gameworks across the street. NYNY isn%26#39;t bad either, they have a roller coaster, arcade and an ESPN restaurant. Teen girl children, the Flamingo would work, cool pool, across the street from the forum shops. If you can afford it, stay at the Mirage, great pool, next door to forum shops, and the Fashion Show Mall is across the street from TI, which is next door. Do not stay at Circus Circus. If you have a car, you can stay off strip, but you%26#39;ll probably be driving down there all the time anyway, so it might be best just to stay there.

Chipchip.

Colotrvlr, is correct we need a lot more information if you expect anyone to assist you. Otherwise, I hope you have very thick skin, cause you%26#39;re not going to like what response you%26#39;re going to get with the info you have provided us.

One of the better hotels for kids at all ages would be Orleans, they have 70 bowling lanes, movie theratre, a small lame arcade, a special 1 feet ';wading'; pool (goes to 3 feet in the middle) for the kids. Just rent a car and drive to the proper places that would interest your kids......if you can drive in TO, driving in LV will be a breeze.

Cheers.

We just came back from the Flamingo and we loved the pool, water slides, everything. They do have connecting rooms, we paid $55 per room and with the connecting doors and two bathrooms it felt like a suite. I have not been to the Orleans but it looks like a lot of fun and has a childcare center. The rooms look wonderful but no connecting doors. Things are very expensive so you will want to find a way to purchase snacks and sodas elsewhere even if you have to take a cab ride, there are grocery stores within a mile of the strip. I would suggest you bring a collapseable cooler bag like they sell at Costco or Sam%26#39;s Club. You can get all the ice you need from the ice machines for free.

We have not needed a car in Vegas and don%26#39;t recommend it unless you plan to do a lot of driving. It is not needed for casino hopping. Car rental rates do tend to be cheap, just depends on what your needs are.

Stay on strip but out of Excalibur..

Rio offstrip is nice, big rooms, attractive place, but rates are up a lot lately

Stay at:

Luxor

MGM

NYNY

Flamingo (older)

Monte Carlo

TI

LV Hilton is offstrip, on Monorail, and OK if rates are low

Best pools, with kids, MonteCarlo, MGM, Mandalay Bay..Luxor pool big and bright but no special features..TI pool smaller, but gets the job done. Flamingo has very nice pool/garden area..but is a 2nd-line hotel

bellagio with cityandshow.com

Has anyone used this website? They are offering a deluxe room with partial lake view for 4 nights for 拢550 or @ $1150 in total for 14th October for 4 nights. I think this is a good price. Anyone got any feedback? About the web site or the price? Thankyou

bellagio with cityandshow.com

looking at bellagio%26#39;s website, their rooms are very expensive at that time.. might be a convention in town... so 275/nt would be good... however, i%26#39;d wait to see if you could find any promo codes from vegas-promotions.com or fatwallet.com

bellagio with cityandshow.com

I%26#39;ve booked a stay at the Paris with them for 5 Nights Oct 5 - Oct 10 at a price of 拢488 ($937). On the Paris website it quotes $1455. So I think I have got a good deal as it%26#39;s over $500 cheaper. Even if rates do go down, which they are unlikely to as it%26#39;s an expensive time of the year, I don%26#39;t think they will go down that much.

Price seems good that you have. I was sceptical also just like you as I had never heard of them but I searched loads and nothing bad has come up and they are ATOL registered. I also paid with my credit card so if any problem with the booking I can charge the transactions back.

I would go for it and book, prices would have to half to even meet the price you have. book with your credit card and don%26#39;t pay full balance till 10 weeks before departure that way you will be able to chargeback the transaction if any problems.

Clare

I%26#39;ve used this company a few times after stumbling across them when booking for New York, cant fault them, would recommend, sometimes their rates seems too good to be true but my experiences of them are excellent

Yes I have also used them before and the price seemed extremely cheap and was worried after i gave them all my hard earned cash that when we got to vegas the room would not be booked. They proved me wrong and provided a great service would definatly use them again if the price was right.

LasVegas Hotels w/kids

I%26#39;m concerned about bringing my kids to Las Vegas after reading all these negative posts.. I had no idea and thought Vegas was more kid friendly than has been posted....

We%26#39;re going in June. Need to stay 2 nights in Vegas on the front end, then traveling 2 or 3 nights to Zion, Bryce, GCanyon North, then back, with 2 or 3 more nights in Vegas area. Any suggestions on where to stay? I thought it would be fun to stay dead center-strip on the front end of our trip (maybe the Flamingo for the pool?) and am now thinking, based on posts, that we should just find a great but more remote resort away from the stip for the tail end. Any suggestions? Or any where else we should consider traveling to, to avoid staying in vegas much at all? Are there any really wonderful huge resorts even way out from Vegas that would have lots to do for our 3 active boys?

LasVegas Hotels w/kids

Suggestion would be plan one stay at Circus-Cirucs and the other at Excalibur. Both are geared toward children. Circus-Circus is more center strip, where as Excalibur is by MGM, NYNY and Tropicana. Both good locations, and by staying at both, your kids will have a blast and it provides you timely access to most all sites on the strip.

I have a nine-year old - and these ';horror'; stories you hear don%26#39;t reflect experiences I have encountered with her -

LasVegas Hotels w/kids

Circus Circus might be geared toward kids, but I wouldn%26#39;t stay there for free or recommend it to anyone. It%26#39;s a dump and has been for at least the past 20 years. Excalibur is also kinda low end. The Orleans might be a good place for your family as it is very reasonably priced for the quality of rooms, has a nice pool, movie theatre and you can get to your rooms easily without wnadering thru a huge casino. Mandalay Bay might also be a good choice because of their pool and waterpark area, but it will cost $$$. Good luck!

Look into Orleans. They have an arcade, bowling alley, movie theaters, very good inexpensive food, pool,large clean inexpensive rooms, off the strip, and highly rated. It is family friendly.

How old are your boys?

Hogandi,

Don%26#39;t worry about all the negaative post about bringing kids. There will be lots of kids there. I don%26#39;t recall seeing anything bad that kids would be harmed by. I will be taking my 10 and 14 year old boys in June. We are stayin at the Luxor because of the egypt theme. As long as you don%26#39;t plan on hanging out on the strip all night long (people who do that with kids are CRAZY) you will have a good time staying on the strip with your family.

I%26#39;ve read so many good things about the Orleans hotel, I can%26#39;t wait to visit it while I%26#39;m there.

You should be able to research kid friendly venues on this or other sites like cheapovegas.com, etc.. A lot of hotels have whole programs set up to keep kids entertained for eight hours a day, but I will say that, between the guys handing out porn flyers on every corner and the liberal public drunkeness laws, I don%26#39;t think of Vegas as a ';family destination';. Having said that, I also know that my 7 year old son would really have agood time there with all the rides and shows and arcades and such. So, I probabaly did not help much, but I think it really boils down to a judgment call about what you want to do on your trip.

Thanks to all for your comments.

Our boys are 15, 12, and 7 and even the 7 yr old is really not into ';younger kid'; things. I%26#39;ll check on the Orleans idea and maybe the Luxor. I thought they%26#39;d really love the Star Trek stuff, the Treasure island show, and any great pool/water-park attractions. I%26#39;d love to find a resort with mini-golf, basketball, etc.

I%26#39;ve heard the pool at the Flamingo is tops.

Still wondering if there is a resort near Lake Mead area we should stay at for a few nights (they love water sports and fishing).

Again thanks for all the input and I welcome any more thoughts any ofyou have...--hogandi

Oh--forgot to mention that we tend to be a family that likes our space (my 15 yr old is quite tall and really needs his own bed)--so we%26#39;re also trying to find spot that might have larger rooms or ideally a suite-set-up (but I know that%26#39;s tough). Although we%26#39;d love a good deal, we%26#39;re willing to pay a bit more for spacious, clean accommodations. I appreciate any and all comments!!! We just found out we can use our Hilton points to book at the Embassy Suites near the convention center--anyone have any experience with that area? thanks, Hogandi

I think you will have a good time. Can%26#39;t wait for the trip report!

If you are there to spend together as a family, and not for heavy gambling, go to the ORLEANS, off strip. With your car u can go anywhere to see everything. all casinos have huge parking areas. lots for the kids to see an do as a family.

more than u have time for. select wisely.

for sure-- Hoover dam tour., Red Rock Canyon--west of town.

may see ';';wild Burros.';';

kids in vegas

do u take your kids to vegas or leave them home

kids in vegas

leave them home with family or sitter

kids in vegas

I bring my kids along, I leave them in the car!

My oldest son is 15 with a learners permit.

If I drink too much I let him drive!!!

But to be truthfull, no way, never would. We do many trips a year, but the ones to sin city are for mom %26amp; dad to act like kids not the other way around.

As always you will get posts that say ';kids are welcome'; that is for the folks that have nowhere to leave there kids, heck on some days I%26#39;m happy to go to work just to get a break from the kids.........Slacker

You can take your kids but depending on what it takes to keep them entertained it may cost you a small fortune. All the thrill rides are very expensive and there are very few shows suitable for children. On the other hand there are a number of free things to do like Ethel M. Chocolates, Freemont Street, Sirens of TI, National Vitamin Co. tour and several lesser shows and attractions. I wouldn%26#39;t take the kids if I were planning on trying to gamble a lot or stay more than a couple of days. You could always take a couple of days and go over to the Grand Canyon area as there is lots to do in northern AZ.

how old are your kids?

You will get a lot of opinions on this, including mine. If you do not drink or gamble then I suppose it is a personal choice. There are a few shows that are family friendly, but you have to expose them to the elements to get them there. LV is an adult playground. Prostitution is illegal in Carson County; however it is tolerated and openly advertised via flyers handed out on the street, traveling billboards on vehicles, etc. I wouldn锟斤拷锟絫 want to have to explain the billboards and cocktail waitresses to my child.

If you want to gamble or have a significant other, then you got a problem on your hands. What to do with the kid? Who gets to stay in the room while the other parties? So, IMHO leave the kids at home.

i dont bring my kid to vegas..hell no...stays at home w/ my Mom..or her granny...i just like to see the diff opinions and people get all fired up over this issue..lol

Well, why the heck would it be called a vacation if we took our kiddos..LOL

This is the only time of the year that me and my hubby get alone and to really kick back, not worry about schedules and chill...

We leave the kiddos with my hubbys parents, thank goodness we are lucky enough to do that..

ok off my soapbox..LOL

I am taking my soon to be 17 year old son with me next Monday and Tuesday. He is on winter break and I took the week off, so we are off to Vegas for a couple of days. We are going to catch Penn and Teller Monday night and then Tuesday check out NYNY, Forums shops, we are staying at the Alladin so Desert Passage is right there. I will only gamble later at night when he goes to sleep or early morning, otherwise it will be a nice father son bonding in sin city!

We took our kids about 5 years ago when they were trying to get families. We had a great time, rode the coasters, swam, went to Red Rock and Hoover dam.

But now I don%26#39;t think we%26#39;d take them. Which is actually great for us now, as we need more time away from them.

We%26#39;re going to Vegas March 4-6, and are looking to get into a lot of trouble without them around. :)

lordnwrench..u r da bomb1 Now thats a party animal...i wish more peeps like u..and the other person who said she leaves the kids at home cuz its only time her and her man can be alone..im in that situation!

im glad that vegas is steerin away from attractin families and kids...it%26#39;s just better this way

migrating existing portal

Help! Vegas with kids

Hi -- We are coming to Vegas for a wedding in May.

We have 2 kids (6,9). Would prefer to stay somewhat near Caesar%26#39;s (where wedding is), but need it cheap (ideally, less than $100). Would also prefer a hotel WITHOUT a casino, but flexible.

Any advice? THANK YOU!

Help! Vegas with kids

In that area there is no such thing as a hotel without a casino.

Try the Treasure Island. It%26#39;s 2 hotels away from Caesars. Excalibur is also a great place that still caters to families but they are going to be a hike.

Help! Vegas with kids

if you type ';children'; in the search area, you will find a lot of information.

lets start advising everyone with kids to circus circus and excalibur. that way kids are all going to the same place. ;-)

Stay at Orleans. It%26#39;s nice, cheap and a decent place for kids.

I would look at Bally%26#39;s, Barbary Coast or Flamingo. If you go on a slower week, you can get a room for under $100. BC does not have a pool, though. If you don%26#39;t mind taking the shuttle, the Gold Coast would probably fit your needs well, also.

Don%26#39;t quote me on it, but I don%26#39;t think there is a casino in the Embassy Suites or the Hilton vacation places.

LAst post is correct. Embassy suites has no casino is not too far from the Strip...however it will be over $100 a night.

Noit near caesars but really nice and very afforable is The Orleans.. it has a bowling alley and movie theater on property and tends to draw a diverse (age-wise) crowd.

No casino %26amp; cheap.

Las Vegas South Strip Travelodge

3735 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Next to Harley Davidson Cafe

Las Vegas , Nevada 89109

Gatorgal -- Look seriously at the Flamingo. Across from Caesar%26#39;s!, Center Strip (great location), great pool, and bird habitat. I researched it a lot for my family (kids 6 %26amp; 9 also). There are a lot of recent posts on TA -- just type in Flamingo Las Vegas. Hubby%26#39;s attending a conference -- first part of stay is MGM Grand, next Gr. Canyon, then Flamingo. I think the rates for May were better for June -- My rate is $100/nite.

Good luck! Just keep reading and you%26#39;ll make the right decision.

bp 1 -- Very funny, but parents can be very savvy and actually DO research in addition to reading posts (sorry!). I promise, my kids won%26#39;t slide up next to you at your casino table or slot machine -- not to worry. (Though my 9 yr old would probably be great at video poker!)

black heads

Things to do around Vegas?

Hello All,

We will be traveling to vegas in November. What types of things are there to do outside the city? Any neat sites?

Thanks,

Matt

Things to do around Vegas?

I%26#39;ll address both of your questions on this post...you could drive to Mesquite which is a small town northeast of Vegas, and there are (I think) 5 casinos there and a couple really good golf courses. (so we%26#39;ve been told here on the forum)

Things to do around Vegas?

The Valley of Fire is beautiful %26amp; a great place for hiking. It is about an hour away (I think). Also there is hoover dam %26amp; red rock park.

I really enjoy heading up to Mount Charleston both in winter and summer. In November if you travelled out there you%26#39;d probably see some snow on the peaks. It%26#39;s just a fascinating drive It%26#39;s about 40 or so minutes from the strip. First the landscape around you is desert, and then progressively more foliage appears until you feel like your in the Berkshires in New England (well. sort of close to that anyway). There are two lodges on the Mountain with restaurants in both, and pretty fantastic views.

Definitely go to Hoover Dam/Lake Mead/Valley of Fire. To me it a must do if you have never been there before. Lake Mead has a nice paddleboat cruise. VOF has spectacular scenery that will knock your socks off. You can drive from formation to formation but to really appreciate its beauty you can hike on some of the trails- some are very short. November would perfect weather to do this. You can also bring food and water (there are none in the park) and have a picnic in the picnic area. The visit could take a couple of hours and then y ou will have the rest of the time to enjoy other off strip attractions and hotels- Red Rock Station, GVR, etc. You can also enjoy restaurants that are off strip- Andre%26#39;s (downtown), Rosemary%26#39;s or Hugo%26#39;s Cellar.

parks.nv.gov/vf.htm

www.desertusa.com/nvval/

Just be aware of the fact that in November part of Mt. Charleston becomes a ski resort. You might need 4 wheel drive to get up there. Check its website for weather conditions,snowstorms and warnings. It is usually about 30 degrees cooler than the strip.

Red Rock Canyon is also another choice. It is closer to the strip but is not nearly as fantastic as VOF. RRC does have some hiking trails but it also has a 13 mile loop you can drive on with pull off points so you can get out of the car. If you can only see one- I would definitely choose VOF.

Red Rock Canyon or for a full day out of LV, Zion National Park or the closest Grand Canyon rim.

There are also some horseback riding experinces if that is something you like. They can be kind of pricey but November is a good time to do that kind of thing if you are a mind to. The weather is right.

Not to dispute what VP03 is saying, but when I went up last January It was not too crowded, and we went up in our Yaris. But, it%26#39;s so spectacular, I imagine it could get incredibly packed. I did travel in the middle of the week though, so that may have something to do with the relative quiet.

Also VP03 reminded me. My restaurant suggestion if you are really off the strip, is Nora%26#39;s Wine Bar in summerlin. Vast wine selection. Inexpensive. Delicious.

http://www.noraswinebar.com/

Try an ATV tour. looktours.com

Jennmissesnyc

I am not sure where you got the idea I said either Mt. Charleston or VOF are ever crowded. Just the opposite- I never found them to be crowded. I just wanted to warn someone that there are snowstorms on Mt. Charleston that might make it difficult to ascend. There have been ';chains only'; warnings . I agree with you - it is a great place to see different scenery. And it is a close place to go if someone wants to see snow- although not exactly a top rated resort. It can be oh soo refreshing in summer.

oh sorry about that vp03, I think I just interpreted ski resort as packed for some reason.

Just back from MGM -- specific slots/other slot thoughts

Hi,

Just back from MGM this morning on red eye..and found a couple of looser slots. I%26#39;ll describe them best I can:

a) Quarter Wheel of Fortune. There are only a few. These are on a wall opposite Crazy Horse Show....blackjack tables in between. If you%26#39;re heading from the grand tower elevators to the lion habitat, these are on your left. We had the most luck with the third one from the right. Hit lots of hefty combos and turned in a 1000 spin.

b) Quarter Wheel of Gold. This is tougher to describe, but worth finding. It%26#39;s on the other side of the main aisle leading from the grand tower elevators to the lion habitat. Past the Crazy Horse and on your right. There is a large area of slots. There are several groups of slots clustered around polls. Find the Wheel of Gold. There are two machines on each side of poll. OK. Now find the two that, when you%26#39;re sitting at them, your back is to the men%26#39;s restroom (which is about 200 feet away). You will be facing the poll, of course, but if it wasn%26#39;t there, you%26#39;d be looking at the table games and people walking to the lion habitat. OK, if you%26#39;re still with me, play the machine on the right. It was a consistent hitter...with spins of 100 and 200 and all sorts of combos that boosted winnings enough to move to dollar slots.

c) Wheel of Fortune 50 cent. Same general area as quarter Wheel of Gold mentioned above. These are on the wall next to men%26#39;s and women%26#39;s bathrooms...to the left of the bathrooms. There are about a half dozen. If you%26#39;re facing the wall looking at them, play the second in from the right. Also consistent. Hit 1000 and lots of combos to extend play until you can hit something larger.

A couple of thoughts: Worth staking out machines at MGM. We didn%26#39;t see lots of winners, but we did see winners at specific machines, including those listed above. Stand back, watch others...then play. Also look for hardcore Vegas types. Most know where not to waste money.

Drink service hit and miss at slots. Twice drinks never came after ordered and that was even with consistent tipping of $1 or $2 per drink. For a sure bet, head to the long bar near gaming tables and Crazy Horse. Pop a $20 (minimum) into video game (which offers 25-cent black jack, poker, keno, etc)...and get a free drink. Fred makes an excellent margarita. Before playing slots, I%26#39;d often stop for a drink...a few games of video black jack...and then move on.

We didn%26#39;t have a lot of luck with $1 Lion slots...but we watched someone who did. There%26#39;s a main area near the elevators in the grand tower. If you%26#39;re facing the elevator lobby, he played machines to the left of the aisle. He started about 6 machines from the right. We watched him hit a jackpot (not progressive, but 300 or more coins)...and then move to the machine to his left and do it all over again. We saw him hit five machines. Drink service was most inconsistent in this area...

Just back from MGM -- specific slots/other slot thoughts

Wow great info.....and

Wheel

Of

Fortune!!!

ding, ding, ding, ding......$1,000!!!!

Just back from MGM -- specific slots/other slot thoughts

Did you play any video slots at all or just reels? Did you see any Top Gun slots or Monte Python? Thanks for an update on one of my favorite casinos!

We usually don%26#39;t play video reel slots...We did put a couple of $20s into some Indiana Jones nickels that people seemed to really like...but didn%26#39;t really do anything. These have spin reels like wheel of fortune...

Lonsouth's TR- Part 5 Shopping, Il Fornaio, & Zumanity

Part 2 of Day 3 of my little saga

Lonsouth's TR- Part 5 Shopping, Il Fornaio, %26amp; Zumanity

DW and I had decided to hit the M%26amp;M shop and the Coca Cola shop, as we had 4 hours to kill before our show. Went to Il Fornaio Italian restaurant inside NYNY. I had the Conchigle al Pollo and DW had the Penne ala Friulana. Both were very well done nice size portion, not too large or small. Total bill with a couple of drinks was $72 plus tip. Popped on over to Coyote Ugly so we could at least say we went. Confirmed that DW and I are not bar people.

Blew $20 in the slots prior to the show starting. Had purchased tix for Zumanity even after reading the mixed reviews on the site. I ordered the tickets the day they went on sale to ensure I would get some great seats. We had some perfectly situated seats. We wanted to see a Cirque show and wanted something more on the sexy side. Zumanity didn’t disappoint. There was a LOT of funny audience interaction prior to and at the end of the show. Talented acts with a contortionist, a couple that did a very elegant dance number complete with many holds requiring strength and balance, another couple who did their act on a silk “rope”, the contortionist ladies in the fishbowl, and the lady with the hula hoops were our faves. The show wasn’t extremely sensual. Yes, there were exposed natural (not silicone [trust me, I looked]) breasts (which are always fine by me), nor was it overly cheesy. We were entertained. One tip, if you can afford to, get the love seats. Check the seating charts and get the seats in front of the stage, not on it’s sides. The folks in the love seats got the most interaction with the performers. They really helped make the show.

Cabbed it back to TI and hit Kahunaville for my favorite drink, the frozen Mango Margarita! There were dueling pianos going on there that night. It was very entertaining and along with some good drinks made for a great night. Went to the Player’s Club and each got our $5 slot play. I hit while using mine on a quarter Red, White, and Blue machine for $21.75. DW lost $10 plus the free play money. Cashed out and we went back to the room at around midnight since we were both wiped out.

Lonsouth's TR- Part 5 Shopping, Il Fornaio, %26amp; Zumanity

Sounds like a fun evening!! Way to go on the FreePlay! I always end up losing mine...=(

Good to hear the review of Zumanity....were did you guys sit? Were you in one of the Loveseats?

You are the second person who has talked about mango margaritas lately....am going to have to try one now! =)

You still have my interest. Sounds like you had one heck of a trip filled with a lot of wonderful, fun things.

BTW, belated happy anniversary. We are only 30 up on you.

I know this was in the last episode, but while I am thinking of it, it would have been enough for me that my husband was willing to renew vows. I%26#39;m sure what you said to each other in private was as meaningful or more so than what you would have said in front of a couple of strangers in a Las Vegas chapel (not knocking the idea as my name does not have bridge anywhere in it.) Your handling of that situation was top notch.

Camille

CO, I ordered tickets the day they went on sale about 3 months in advance. We had PRIMO seats at the front of the stage right behind the love seats.

Do yourself a favor and get one at Kahunaville when you%26#39;re in Vegas next time. YUMMY!!

LVescape- Thanks for the anniversary wishes and the good laugh I got out of the bridge reference!

I agree about the sofa seats at zumanity. They are totally worth them. I love the hula hoop girl at that show also. I am amazed how much you guys have gotten done so far on this trip and not seem rushed at all. Great planning on your part.

so Il Fornaio Italian restaurant was really good? I am thinking about Italian and I heard some great things about Ballista%26#39;s hole in the wall that seemed coo..

Yay...Red White and Blue are what I won on at the airport!!!

and before (Because I just remembered cuz you like others post as reply...lol..where was I?) Oh yeah!

You won like $3 and change...that%26#39;s playing for FREEEEEEE

and if you saw $3 lying on the ground, would you pick it up??? Heck yeah!!!! Free play is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!

oh btw....I went to the M%26amp;M place this last trip...only because I went out the back door of MGM, looking for the entrance to the Mansion...LOL

What a waste of 4 stories!!!!! I saw like 2 things I might buy...a throw pillow and the Pirates of the Carribean M%26amp;Ms...LOL

ooohhhh......Pirates. aarrggghh!

They have pirate stuff in Vegas? Wonder how they got their ships to Vegas...wait is that where they buried their treasures?????

Bump for new readers.