Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2009 part 2

nvh

last post from me... and slightly off-topic! (been reading but haven't had anything to post here for ages )

has anyone noticed this photo that's been added to the MSE Vegas Flickr Group:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elephantglobe/4055304431/in/pool-mselasvegas

I love the fact that whoever did it has also put it in the 'power line' group:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/powerlines/pool/

More fun in the power line group than you can shake a stick (or metal pole) at!

[awaits the wrath of power line enthusiasts everywhere]

Triker

October , November

nvh wrote: »

Triker / Bebebelle- absolutely brilliant trip reports - thanks a lot really enjoyed reading them!

Just looking through your photos now Triker (assume all these are yours?: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheleann/sets/72157622530682673/ )

edit: i'm guessing they aren't yours actually as they don't tie in with your trip report! - i was initially going to post and ask you what all the pictures of signs were about!?


Airmiles / Tesco Clubcard
I'm getting really tempted to book for next September for my big "3-0" birthday now.... especially as it transpires we have enough points for 1 free flight using BA / Airmiles!

Just a heads up to everyone that if you use a Tesco clubcard, but never get around to redeeming points (so end up with approx. £167 worth of vouchers), then note that at the moment there is a special offer on on Tesco which means you can redeem them for 8000 airmiles which is enough for a direct BA economy flight to Vegas

There doesn't seem to be many (if any?) date restrictions either!

Nope sorry, I pilfered them from google looking for a Pizza Place image to show the change. Haven't sorted the photos properly but when I remember I'll plonk some on the photo page.


I'm with you re the clubcard points flight thing too, just wondering what to do.....argh.:o

stoneman

September

LDR wrote: »

Any recommendations as what to do on Christmas Day would be gratefully received.

We have been twice on Christmas day. You WILL wait for at least 2 hours in a buffet queue.(unless you eat at 11am) We booked a meal at one of the restaurants in the Orleans, $25 each for 3 course Xmas dinner.Arrived at the appointed time and were seated straight away. All shows will be Dark (closed) All shops inside the casinos wil be open, nothing outside will be (maybe some restaurants

ferf1223

October , November

Belle -thanks very much for the report - sounds like you got a lot of bargains and had a great time. These trip reports just make me want to go back!

bebebelle wrote: »

MGM Lions need a bigger enclosure ( like being in a goldfish bowl)

It could be bigger, though if you think about the various levels they have it's probably bigger than it initally seems...but the lions don't spend much time there at all - a lot of people think that they live in there or something (which would be terrible)...no lion is ever there for more than 6 hours at a time if memory serves...they spend most of their time on a big ranch not far from Vegas...I think there are 30something lions in total that make trips to the enclosure.

ferf1223

October , November

LDR wrote: »

I've booked my first visit to Las Vegas and am staying seven nights starting 22nd Dec (my birthday) at Caesars Palace with my Good Lady Wife. We'll be there for Christmas. Yay!

I am so jealous...I would love to go for my birthday, and mine's the 23rd (are you used to kind of crappy pre-Christmas birthdays too? ) - so please say hi to Vegas from me. I'm sure you'll have a great trip and hope you'll write a trip report when you get back, even if it's a short one.

trets77

nvh wrote: »

last post from me... and slightly off-topic! (been reading but haven't had anything to post here for ages )

has anyone noticed this photo that's been added to the MSE Vegas Flickr Group:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elephantglobe/4055304431/in/pool-mselasvegas

I love the fact that whoever did it has also put it in the 'power line' group:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/powerlines/pool/

More fun in the power line group than you can shake a stick (or metal pole) at!

[awaits the wrath of power line enthusiasts everywhere]

i've been saying for ages that Vegas has something for everyone :D:D

adrienne1945

October , November

LDR wrote: »

I've booked my first visit to Las Vegas and am staying seven nights starting 22nd Dec (my birthday) at Caesars Palace with my Good Lady Wife. We'll be there for Christmas. Yay!

This thread has been invaluable. Thanks to everyone who has contributed. :T

Any recommendations as what to do on Christmas Day would be gratefully received.

LDR

I've booked the new Viva Elvis cdsoleil at Caesars for 7pm Xmas Day night. So at least made sure we've got something to do that won't involve queuing.

pennylane99

December ( including Xmas and New Year )

adrienne1945 wrote: »

LDR

I've booked the new Viva Elvis cdsoleil at Caesars for 7pm Xmas Day night. So at least made sure we've got something to do that won't involve queuing.

I think its at Aria, not Caesars

adrienne1945

October , November

pennylane99 wrote: »

I think its at Aria, not Caesars

you're right! I must have had a senior confused moment Its Bette Midler we're seeing at Caesars on 30th Dec. and Viva Elvis xmas day at Aria. Oh to be young and straight thinking again!!! Never mind I've got myself a wii fit to get into shape The only problem is it has told me my wii age is 75 and I'm a mere 63. I'm now working out like mad. Obviously not helping my brain though!!!

Froggitt

December ( including Xmas and New Year )

adrienne1945 wrote: »

LDR

I've booked the new Viva Elvis cdsoleil at Caesars for 7pm Xmas Day night. So at least made sure we've got something to do that won't involve queuing.

Sounds like theres at least three of us there over Xmas.:beer::beer::beer: