Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2009 part 2

ferf1223

October , November

sho_me_da_money wrote: »

For all those that have been:

1. Is it worth buyign the coupon booklets?

TangoBunny has given you some links to free coupons - here are a few more:

http://www.destinationcoupons.com/nevada/Las_Vegas/las-vegas-coupons.asp

http://www.vegasexperience.com/coupons/ (password is RealVegas - you can put in anything@anything.com as the email address).

Actually, just do a google search for 'Vegas coupons' you will find oodles.

Whether or not buying either of the coupon books is worth it is really down to you. Though I would think that the American Casino Guide is getting hard if not impossible to come by this time of year (at least in previous years it has been hard to find as they publish in November and by now most places are sold out).

We prefer the Las Vegas Advisor coupon book - though it's more expensive than the ACG. But it just depends on what you would use out of it. Best thing to do is to look at the coupons offered, figure out which you would use and see if it's worth it. But for a first-timer, plans go out the window, so keep that in mind.

I've got a part used LVA coupon book to give away, so if you're interested PM me by Friday and I'll put your name in the hat.

ferf1223

October , November

sho_me_da_money wrote: »

Whats the best magic show?

As Dan said, opinons will vary. We loved Penn & Teller - some people hate them. We loved Mac King's afternoon show (free with purchase of drink with coupon readily available). We liked Lance Burton but preferred his sleight of hand to his big illusions. Overall, Mac King is great value and a fun afternoon show. Have heard several people say that David Copperfield is up his own bottom and it detracts from the show.

sho_me_da_money

Guys,

Here's the latest.

We had 2 choices for flights out:

1. Leave Manchester and arrive in Las Vegas on the 15th @ approx. 21:00
2. Leave Manchester and arrive in Las Vegas on the 16th @ approx. 00:10

Option 1 comes with 1 stop in Atlanta (4 hours)
Option 2 comes with 1 stop in New York (6 hours)

We went for Option 2. We figured we're just gonna sleep upon arrival, be it 21:00 or 00:10. Going for Option 2 gives us a benefit - spending a few hours in New York.

Now the big letdown is we kinda lose out on 1 night at the MGM Grand as we technically arrive on the 16th. I called up the MGM Grand and they said they can change the booking but they cannot guarantee room availability as we arrive around 1 AM (check-in time is usually 15:00)

Sticking with the 15th guarantees we'll be sleeping in a room and gambling the 16th saves us the night rate but comes with a high risk possibility - sleeping in the lobby!

I know this is Vegas but is it worth taking a risk?

luci

September

There is no way I would turn up in Vegas after travelling for 24 hours (in our case) and not have a bed to go to.

Just because you aren't arriving till after midnight makes no difference. The room is booked from 3pm the day before until 11am that day.

I have seen people speak about sleeping in cars and gambling all night rather than pay for that room just because they will have a few hours less in it. That could work out FAR more expensive than just paying for the room and you could ruin the first few days of the holiday just recovering from being up for almost 2 days solid.

ferf1223

October , November

Totally with Luci on that one.

Take the price of the room for the night of your arrival - divide it by 2...divide that by 12...there you have an approximate hourly cost each to have the room booked the first night. Is it worth that much to each of you to have a bed to crash in? I'd have to think it would be.

duchy

August

Yes guests at Bills have access to the Flamingo pool

Triker

October , November

Well we're both packed and we don't leave until sunday :rotfl:.

Hotel and parking at Gatwick booked.

V room booked.

Car for Vegas booked.

Checkin at McCarran checked out as we'll go for this option.

Passports ready

Driving licences ready.

Esta completed and printed out for records.

Flying club cards ready...for points for airmiles.

Comfortable shoes (flyflots ) bought and broken in, 4 pairs.

Travel insurance checked.

Camera and SD card ready.

Sat nav ready and updated USA maps and points of interest.

Medication sorted.

Secret In n Out Burger menu saved.:rotfl:

Bellagio free refill for life coolers packed.:D



Need to


collect savings and convert into dollars.

Sort overnight bag for hotel

Print Restaurant.com vouchers.



When we're there would like to

buy coffee machine for room

request fridge for medication

Get cooler for car.

Buy POV from office.

Buy 2 cheap payg mobiles for us.

Have looked at mobile broadband but might as well bite the bullet and pay for internet at hotel to keep in touch with family.



Now going to have a quick scan through the thread and my favourites and put together a wish list.

When we get there I'll be heading for my favourite slot machine, cops and doughnuts.....I LOVE these.:rotfl:


If there is anything glaringly obvious that I seem to have missed out, could you let me know, thanks.;)

sho_me_da_money

Triker wrote: »

Well we're both packed and we don't leave until sunday :rotfl:.

Hotel and parking at Gatwick booked.

V room booked.

Car for Vegas booked.

Checkin at McCarran checked out as we'll go for this option.

Passports ready

Driving licences ready.

Esta completed and printed out for records.

Flying club cards ready...for points for airmiles.

Comfortable shoes (flyflots ) bought and broken in, 4 pairs.

Travel insurance checked.

Camera and SD card ready.

Sat nav ready and updated USA maps and points of interest.

Medication sorted.

Secret In n Out Burger menu saved.:rotfl:

Bellagio free refill for life coolers packed.



Need to


collect savings and convert into dollars.

Sort overnight bag for hotel

Secret In n Out Burger menu saved.:rotfl:

Bellagio free refill for life coolers packed.



When we're there would like to

buy coffee machine for room

request fridge for medication

Get cooler for car.

Buy POV from office.

Buy 2 cheap payg mobiles for us.

Have looked at mobile broadband but might as well bite the bullet and pay for internet at hotel to keep in touch with family.



Now going to have a quick scan through the thread and my favourites and put together a wish list.

When we get there I'll be heading for my favourite slot machine, cops and doughnuts.....I LOVE these.:rotfl:


If there is anything glaringly obvious that I seem to have missed out, could you let me know, thanks.;)

Where did you book your car from?
Where you picking it up from?
How much is it costing you?
What type of Car have you got?
Are you driving fromt he airport to the hotel?

What Flying Clubcards can I get to benefit from the airmiles?
Is it too late to get a Clubcard as ive booked the flight and hotels already?

What medication are you taking? Should we consider some i.e. shots etc?

What is "Secret In n Out Burger" menu saved?
What is "Bellagio free refill for life" coolers packed?
What are the restaurant.com vouchers?
Whats a POV from post office?

Sorry but id like to go as prepared as you. All answers would help greatly!

Thank you

Triker

October , November

sho_me_da_money wrote: »

Where did you book your car from?Carhire3000
Where you picking it up from?Our hotel
How much is it costing you? £290 for 2 weeks, 2 drivers and free tank of fuel
What type of Car have you got?can't remember, mid range something.4 doors.
Are you driving fromt he airport to the hotel?Nope getting a taxi.

What Flying Clubcards can I get to benefit from the airmiles? Virgin airmiles.
Is it too late to get a Clubcard as ive booked the flight and hotels already? I don't know.

What medication are you taking? Should we consider some i.e. shots etc? My own for my own condition.

What is "Secret In n Out Burger" menu saved? http://www.in-n-out.com/secretmenu.asp
What is "Bellagio free refill for life" coolers packed? We bought a travel cup from the Bellagio cafe a few years ago for around $6.50, they are supposed to be for life and you get free refills of soda, coffee and iced tea, I'm going to see if it works, for novelty value.
What are the restaurant.com vouchers? http://www.restaurant.com/
Whats a POV from post office?http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/whyjoin-mrbdetails.cfm

Sorry but id like to go as prepared as you. All answers would help greatly!

Thank you

Hope that helps, honestly though researching on here and places like Tripadvisor are really good resources for tips. There are a few links on the first post that take you to various forums, there's always some new tip out there.

BTW I'm gutted, you didn't ask about my shoes :rotfl:.

sho_me_da_money

Triker wrote: »

Hope that helps, honestly though researching on here and places like Tripadvisor are really good resources for tips. There are a few links on the first post that take you to various forums, there's always some new tip out there.

BTW I'm gutted, you didn't ask about my shoes :rotfl:.

Haha good one - what flops you taking with you?

Im curious, can the following be bought fromt he Post Office - Looks like a book of vouchers right? and how much did that set you back?

How long are you going for and how much Mula you taking with you?

Whats a POV from post office? http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/whyjoin-mrbdetails.cfm