Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2010

photome

charleywarley wrote: »

Hey,

We are going to vegas nov 2011. we are staying at the mgm grand for 5 nights. So have been looking at what to do.
There is so much to do. Would like to go to the canyon but dont fancy spending a whole day on a bus, so looked in to flights. does any one know any thats not going to cost the earth. The ones i have found are all $400 and more per person.
Another thing is to do a couple of shows.
Any one recommend any.
Is there a must do when in vegas?

Have you read page 1?

I prefer driving and staying over for 1 night at the Canyon

luci

May

credit_crunch wrote: »

bungle what did you think of the direct flight with BA? I go on wednesday and have never flown long haul before, so getting slightly nervous

The non-stop BA LHR-LAS flight is fine, quite good really. I also don't like the 3-3-3 configuration for the 777 as you have a random stranger in the aisle seat. However it doesn't bother me too much as I usually only get up once during the flight.

The service was OK, but I found that American Airlines came round far more frequently with drinks than BA although you can go to the galley at any time.

I found the sound system to be quite good and the provided headphones blocked out most of the aircraft noise and I didn't even need to use my own noise-cancelling ones.

However I would suggest getting snacks or sandwiches for the return flight. The food on the way out was good, but it was rank on the way back.

ferf1223

April

bungle888 wrote: »

They were a few rows from the front, on the couches! Really comfortable - how did you enjoy the show? To be honest I wasnt really into Elvis before I went to it, I learned so much from the show as I was unaware that he was in the army etc...when I got home I bought books etc lol

We thought the show was OK - I realised shortly into it that I was always going to compare it to Love and as Love is in-the-round there was no way Viva Elvis would ever win...I did enjoy it, but it's probably my least favorite Cirque show - though that's not terribly fair as it's not very Cirque-y.

We think next trip we might see O again - haven't seen it in years and thought it was stunning. We also said if we could get really cheap tickets we would see Love again (3rd time).

bungle888

ferf1223 wrote: »

We thought the show was OK - I realised shortly into it that I was always going to compare it to Love and as Love is in-the-round there was no way Viva Elvis would ever win...I did enjoy it, but it's probably my least favorite Cirque show - though that's not terribly fair as it's not very Cirque-y.

We think next trip we might see O again - haven't seen it in years and thought it was stunning. We also said if we could get really cheap tickets we would see Love again (3rd time).

Thanks ferf, when I make it back to Vegas I shall go and see Love, the reason I picked Elvis over Love was only due to knowing more Elvis music - so its the only Cirque show I have seen. Defo need more VEGAS time!

bungle888

charleywarley wrote: »

Hey,

We are going to vegas nov 2011. we are staying at the mgm grand for 5 nights. So have been looking at what to do.
There is so much to do. Would like to go to the canyon but dont fancy spending a whole day on a bus, so looked in to flights. does any one know any thats not going to cost the earth. The ones i have found are all $400 and more per person.
Another thing is to do a couple of shows.
Any one recommend any.
Is there a must do when in vegas?

There are ALOT of must do's in Vegas just depends what you like really - I would defo recommend going to the top of the stratosphere, looking over Vegas (I wasnt brave enough to do the rides though)...also the Bellagio fountains are a pretty picture! Downtown (Fremont St) is almost a must.

credit_crunch

October , November

im gettin kinda nervous now- we go on wednesday and i hope ive got everything sorted.

i booked the limo from a1 limos, for the airport transfer and it was priced at $50 which i thought was a bargain but last night I got an email saying my card has been charged $70 odd because a fuel charge, 20% tax plus an airport fee! feel like ive been ripped off lol!1 but i suppose its my own fault for not reading the small print and/or t&cs not so much of a bargain now!

TangoBunny

September

charleywarley wrote: »

Hey,
Another thing is to do a couple of shows.
Any one recommend any.

As Photome says have a good read though page 1 for ideas

As far as shows I can highly recommend
The Beatles.."LOVE" at the Mirage
and Cirque du soleil KA....which is at the MGM

**woody123**

April

Hi all,

I would just like to say how helpful this thread has been to me over the last few weeks, thank you to those who have contributed.

I am helping my brother in law "to be" arrange a stag do in Las Vegas next April. We are wanting to stop over 4 nights. We do have a few people interested already, and for those who cannot make it, there will be a night out locally after the vegas trip.

We have looked into the likely costs and are almost at the point where we can book the trip.

Now, i would like to write invitations to everyone, so everyone has the chance to join us. Does anyone have any idea on how i word it please, or where's the best place to get free templates. I need to mention the fact that they will need to get themselves an "ESTA" before booking and some other important info.

ferf1223

April

**woody123** wrote: »

Now, i would like to write invitations to everyone, so everyone has the chance to join us. Does anyone have any idea on how i word it please, or where's the best place to get free templates. I need to mention the fact that they will need to get themselves an "ESTA" before booking and some other important info.

Personally, I wouldn't mention ESTA on the invitation...as it will only be relevant for those who want to go, I would plan to send out a follow-up to everyone who wants to come with a list of things they will need to be sure to do and when, some before booking, some after, etc. I would keep it a bit more simple for the invitation itself if it were me.

Technically you don't need to make the ESTA application before you book...thought with a big group, I can see the logic in suggesting that as if there's anyone who would not qualify for whatever reason, they would know before they have booked anything.

**woody123**

April

ferf1223 wrote: »

Personally, I wouldn't mention ESTA on the invitation...as it will only be relevant for those who want to go, I would plan to send out a follow-up to everyone who wants to come with a list of things they will need to be sure to do and when, some before booking, some after, etc. I would keep it a bit more simple for the invitation itself if it were me.

Technically you don't need to make the ESTA application before you book...thought with a big group, I can see the logic in suggesting that as if there's anyone who would not qualify for whatever reason, they would know before they have booked anything.

Thanks Ferf,

that was what i was thinking really as the invite could get quite long-winded if i had to mention every detail.