Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2010

ferf1223

April

watpoae wrote: »

Thanks. We're gunna have to do it there and back in a day, I'm not missing the vegas nightlife for it.. as spectacular as the canyon is!! haha

So is seligman actually on the route then or do we have to veer off a bit?

Cheers all

For me there and back in a day would have been OK I think - 2 hours at the canyone would have been OK for me - though I did absolutely love the stars at night - was the highlight for me. But as for Canyon viewing itself, we probably spent about 2 hours doing that. It was great, but I was ready to get back to the slots.

Seligman is just off of I-40 and Route 66 runs through Seligman (if you look at googlemaps you'll see it)...you could take Route 66 back to I-40 at Kingman, or just stop at Seligman, get to the nearest sign (they have a few ROute 66 shops in Seligman too) take a photo and head back to I-40...I checked the time and distances going via Route 66 and going via I-40 and I think it was said to add 20-30 mins to the journey to drive the part of 66 between Seligman and Kingman than jumping back on I-40. For my FIL it was totally worth it (he actually got a bit choked up at the experience) - and it's an easy drive - barely saw another car. But if time is at a premium you could jump off at Seligman and jump back on I-40.

Froggitt

Make sure you get a convertible!!!

ferf1223

April

Steff wrote: »

RE NEW ELVIS CIRQUE SHOW

stoneman - why do you say this? Have you seen it or know someone/a few people who have seen it and didnt enjoy it?

Its high on my list of "to do's" in June/July - only reason I havent already booked it is because tix have not yet been released for my dates. SO - would be interested to hear why you say its rubbish....
Steff

Agree with stoneman, it gets pretty mixed reviews.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g45963-d1629904-r55194693-Viva_Elvis-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html#REVIEWS

http://www.yelp.com/biz/cirque-du-soleil---viva-elvis-las-vegas

The reviews remind me of reviews for Danny Gans - most people were love it or hate it people...in the case of Danny Gans we fell into the latter category quite soundly...so it makes me a bit nervous when I see most reviews being 1* or 5*. No way to know until you go if you would be a 1 or a 5.

luci

May

All the reviews I've read of Viva Elvis have been neutral at best. I haven't read anything yet that would make me want to see it.

After seeing Mystere, Love and O I have decided Cirque is not my thing. OH enjoyed them and I did think that Love and O were very good, but I wasn't wowwed by them. That said, I might see Love again if I run out of shows to see.

pennylane99

June

American Airlines to charge for pillows/blankets

The airline will charge $8 for a pillow and blanket in coach class for domestic trips and some international flights longer than two hours, beginning May 1.
The international flights are to and from Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Central America. Blankets will remain complimentary in premium-class cabins and in all cabins for other international flights.

luci

May

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!

The earlier you book the more you save at Luxor. Book today!

Promotion Runs
February 8, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Offer Expires
February 20, 2010

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Resort fee - $12.95/night

luci

May

Caesars Valentine Package $125 for 12 Feb only

Caesars

Valentine’s Package


You don’t have to wait until February 14 – show that special someone how much you care early this Valentine’s Day weekend, with this special Pre-Valentine’s Package, available exclusively on Friday, February 12. This package includes one night’s accommodations plus your choice of the following:

• Limousine transfer to and from McCarran Airport or any destination on the Strip
• Breakfast for two at Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro
• Two airbrush tans at Color Boutique
• Two Roman Ritual passes valid at Qua Baths & Spa
• A bottle of Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries in your room

A Caesars Palace concierge will contact you to confirm your selection of romantic add-ons

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bagby

March

ferf1223 wrote: »

Why don't you skip the internal flight and drive? If there are 6 of you and each internal flight costs £44 - that's going to go a long way toward covering the rental car costs for your whole trip.

just didnt fancy the long drive but it is a good idea - the rental 7 seater is going to cost us £235 with £20 cashback

bagby

March

_si_ wrote: »

Ive ended up booking 26/03/10 from Gatwick. Got the flights for £508 Direct return so quite pleased. Also got NCP parking for £35 right next to terminal.
Booked in the MGM, 2 rooms with 2 beds in each for 4 nights for £616.
So 4 lads on a 40th birthday bash to Vegas for £650 each.
Next task is staying calm for the next 8 weeks as this is my 1st time!

may bump into you - we are staying at ceasers palace for 3 nights £183 for three people each room. Im going for my 50th treat - hope you have a good time.

luci

May

bagby wrote: »

may bump into you - we are staying at ceasers palace for 3 nights £183 for three people each room. Im going for my 50th treat - hope you have a good time.

That's a good price for Caesars. Where did you get that from and which type of room is it?