Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2009 part 2

indiegirl_2

September

It might be cool overnight in the GC, but in the day it's warm. Last week it was 40+ when we were there. I haven't heard from my OH's parents but they're out there at the moment and were expecting it to be warm... if we hear from them before Weds (I hope we will!) then I will find out what the temps are like for you.

bebebelle

October , November

Hope nobody gets annoyed by this question .I have searched and searched

Can I ask how to get to the Meadows Mall from the strip.Can I get there by Deuce?

pebblesmax

October , November

little_jem wrote: »

Also does anyone know what the Excess bagage charges are like at vegas airport as we are flying withn thomas cook so quite restricted on baggage.

The charges for excess weight will be on the Thomas Cook website. They are correct as far as I know. (A friend got hammered by the charges recently.)

I just checked and it looks like $22 per kilo.

duchy

August

Ouch !
I guess the moral is if you're planning on shopping don't use the charters

bebebelle

October , November

I better check Virgins charges ,as im gonna shop till I drop

adrienne1945

October , November

This is on first page of this thread but quite a way down

List of main Players Clubs on or within walking distance to the strip:

Total Rewards
Ballys, Caesars, Flamingo, Harrah's, Imperial Palace, Paris, Rio

Players Club
Bellagio, Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Mirage, Monte Carlo, NYNY, Treasure Island

Red Card
Wynn, Encore

Club Grazie
Venetian, Palazzo

A-List
Planet Hollywood

Players Card
Casino Royale

Passport Players Club
Ellis Island


List of Players Clubs off-strip (vehicle required):

Boarding Pass
Boulder Station, Green Valley Ranch, Palace Station, Red Rock, Santa Fe Station, Sunset Station, Texas Station, Aliante Station

American Can Club
Cannery, Eastside Cannery

Club Coast
Gold Coast, Orleans, Suncoast, Sam’s Town

The Club
South Point

Imagine Rewards
M Resort

One Card
Terrible’s

Club Uno
Monte Lago Casino

ferf1223

October , November

spalding wrote: »

Does anyone have a link to list of players clubs and signup bonuses, I'm sure it was posted here somewhere before but can't seem to find it, Thanks

It's here

http://www.advantageplayer.com/lasvegas/index.html?content=/lasvegas/promotions/slotsignups.shtml

ferf1223

October , November

little_jem wrote: »

Going to America for the first time ever on Wednesday having a few nights in LA, 3 nights at the Grand Canyon and the rest in Vegas!! Am getting quite excited now it is nearly here :j just have a quick question to help with my packing dilema, how cold will it be at the Grand Canyon (south)? Have read varying temperatures on different websites which has left me a bit unsure what to pack . Any help appreciated...

You can find the 10-day forecast here.

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/86023?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared

At present it is showing temps below freezing as the lows - so I would absolutely be packing some warm clothes!

goojair

Hi, we are going to Las Vegas on Saturday, we would like to visit the Grand Canyon preferably helicopter / plane etc. Any advice if we should book on line before we go or wait till we get there? Also any company / tour is best or recommended? Thanks.

davidmcg2u

September

goojair wrote: »

Hi, we are going to Las Vegas on Saturday, we would like to visit the Grand Canyon preferably helicopter / plane etc. Any advice if we should book on line before we go or wait till we get there? Also any company / tour is best or recommended? Thanks.

Hi,

I can only comment on our own experience. We used a company called Pappilon and booked it here before we travelled but there are several places on the strip where you can book trips although I can't comment on prices.

The company phoned us at our hotel the day before just to confirm the details.

We paid approx. £298 for 2 of us to do the Grand Celebration Tour - we went on the first flight of the day (07:00). We were advised to do this as it can be a little windy in the afternoons.

Also, if possible go as early as you can into the trip in case of trip cancellations.

http://www.papillon.com/popris/show_category_packages.aspx?category_id=10&lang=en-US

My other tip - make sure your camera has a full charge or new batteries - ours went flat 2mins after we took off

We've been back from Vegas for 1 week now, our 3rd time in 18months & all we keep talking about is Vegas -it does that to you!!