Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2009

mookybargirl

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Thanks david, great report! pebbles is right - you WILL be back.

katesu

Teachertim wrote: »

I have never flown air france because I have heard horror stories of people connecting in Charles De Gaule with AF and their cases getting lost for ever. Happened to a colleague who flew to Boston from Man via CDG with AF.

Hi

Thanks for that. After posting, I did notice that it's Air France but a Delta flight (does that make sense?). According to Expedia, its MAN-NYC (can't remember which airport exactly) then NYC-LAS BUT when I go on to the AF website to get direct prices, this option doesn't come up

ferf1223

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katesu wrote: »

Hi

Thanks for that. After posting, I did notice that it's Air France but a Delta flight (does that make sense?). According to Expedia, its MAN-NYC (can't remember which airport exactly) then NYC-LAS BUT when I go on to the AF website to get direct prices, this option doesn't come up

Sounds like it's a codeshare - Delta operating...so it's Delta that you'd want reviews on.

ferf1223

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davidmcg2u wrote: »

Thanks to everyone here who has helped make our holiday a great & a cheaper one!!!

Any questions feel free to ask.

Thanks very much for the second installment...have to concur with the others, you'll be back.

Oneil

The Fremont street experience

ferf1223 wrote: »

Sounds like it's a codeshare - Delta operating...so it's Delta that you'd want reviews on.

I flew on Delta form JFK-LAS back in Oct. A Boeing 737- it had been equipped with AVOD so you could watch any programmes when you wanted, but you had to pay $5 for movies- overall not too bad.

davidmcg2u

The Secret Garden

ferf1223 wrote: »

Thanks very much for the second installment...have to concur with the others, you'll be back.

Oh we will definitely be back - the thing is I/we hate flying & for me the journey home was rough which it made it even harder. The thing is it didn't used to bother me but now it does & I get so tense on the journey.

We've booked Mexico for October & I'm already dreading the flight.

That was the whole idea of the train to & from Manchester - 2 less flights to think about.

But as for Vegas there's still so much for us to do or revisit.

Steff

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Afternoon all
Just spotted this in my "inbox" - thought I'd share! Fares from London to Vegas seem pretty good. Ive not flown with AA, so cant comment.

"If you're searching for that bargain getaway, look no further. We guarantee these are the lowest American Airlines fares you'll find anywhere on the web.
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> But hurry, they're only available until midnight Monday, 23 March.
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> 20 Feb 09 - 31 Jun 09
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> From Destination Total Fare
> London New York £266
> London Orlando £292
> London Chicago £312
> London Las Vegas £331
> Manchester Chicago £304
> Manchester New York £312
> Manchester Orlando £314"

Hope this helps someone!

Just had a quick glace through the thread - david - CANT WAIT TO READ YOUR TRIP REPORT

Steff;)

Steff

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... all read!

Thanks for posting David - really enjoyed your trip report - sounds like you had a fantastic time!

I have to agree about the All American Bar & Grille at The Rio. OH & I stayed at the Rio for 14 nights in 2007 and I have to say we paid more than one visit to AAB&G!!! Didnt try the burgers but we did fall in love with their gorgeous steaks! The Rio itself is an enjoyable hotel to stay at once you have found your way around - did you go outside to take a look at the pool area with the waterfalls and sand etc?

Ditto about the BBQ @ Ellis Island - I am a big fan of that!!

I think if you enjoy Vegas then you will ALWAYS want to go back - I know I do!!

Just a tip for your next visit - you said you enjoyed the Wynn and had planned on going back to see the Waterfall show. Well, its not that great really (but worth seeing if you are there I admit). My tip though would be to go to their cafe called "Sugar & Ice" - take your coffee/tea/icecream/cake etc outside onto the patio area - you are literally sat in front of the waterfalls!! Its gorgeous there - really nice. Granted we usually go in June/July when its scorching and the umberellas and the spray from the waterfalls keeps you cool. Its one of the most relaxing places that I have found in vegas! Definately worth a visit.

Hope your vegas blues go away soon - it always helps having another holiday booked though doesnt it?!

Thanks again!
Steff;)

luci

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Great trip report David, I really enjoyed reading that.

How much was the flight in Premium with TC and did you get 20kgs baggage with that? We have to get from north of Aberdeen to Manchesteror wherever first and that really adds to the price.

luci

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Steff wrote: »

Afternoon all
Just spotted this in my "inbox" - thought I'd share! Fares from London to Vegas seem pretty good. Ive not flown with AA, so cant comment.

"If you're searching for that bargain getaway, look no further. We guarantee these are the lowest American Airlines fares you'll find anywhere on the web.
>
> But hurry, they're only available until midnight Monday, 23 March.
>
>

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>
> 20 Feb 09 - 31 Jun 09
>
> From Destination Total Fare
> London Las Vegas £331

Hope this helps someone!

Just had a quick glace through the thread - david - CANT WAIT TO READ YOUR TRIP REPORT

Steff;)

I've just checked our flights and they are only £30 cheaper than when I booked them with AA in November and it's the first time they've dropped since then as they've always been higher by up to £100 each.

I just checked and our flights would be just over £100 each cheaper if we didn't have to fly from ABZ. £200 is a lot of hotel nights/food/gambling in Vegas.