Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2011

bubble113

August

Sister just called again, checking my report. Fair point I didn't buy make up and jeans for OH! just jeans, make up was for me:rotfl:

bubble113

August

Ok so losing the plot a bit with sleep, time etc.

Bed at 9.15am but back up at 11.15am its Wednesday 12th April.

Have a walk up to Ross's next to MGM this is most i've spent all week. Bought maternity clothes for younger sis who is kindly looking after my kids back home. Radley bag also for her, never seen Radley in Vegas before but really cheap. Huge bag for approx £70, I bought one and other sis also got one. Few pairs of sandals, Steve Madden $13, Nine west $16 really cheap.....

Boys went over to Monte Carlo while we were in Ross's so walked over to meet them then walked back to Ballys. Only advice I would give is that this side near city centre and cosmo there are lots of upstairs walk ways/ walk bridges on so felt a lot longer than walking staight down on MGM side. After 2 hrs sleep this seemed a big deal!

We were planning on going to PH buffet in the evening but OH enjoyed cosmo so much wanted to try dinner buffet.

$29 pp, I didnt think it was that much better than lunch. Had a bit more seafood but other than that all same, so would probably choose lunch over dinner.

Went down to casino to play slots, last night and best we've done all week! Now wishing we'd stayed there. Did find it noisey, band playing with female singer she sounded really bad but think the sound was ramped up too far and she was actually ok. Good drinks service.

bubble113

August

Nearly done!

Not a late night in bed for 1am.

Plan for last day, Ph lunch buffet.....yes we like buffets!

Used coupon so ended up $10pp, very good value.

Just played slots till time to leave. At last had a win a couple of hours before leaving for flight! Sister has a pic so hopefully will post tomorrow. Very happy restored my faith!

Got a taxi to airport just over 2 hours to flight. I get a bit anxious around airport time my worst nightmare missing flight. So like to be early. Got to airport no queue, OH moaning we're too early but actually we're last to check in flight ended up being an hour earlier than our paperwork said! Not a long time to wait,

Flight back ok slept a bit, staff were poor seemed very inexperienced and not bothered.

So to sum up, great time, don't do clubs (too old, did get asked for ID once i'm 36 :j) and didn't do any shows this time. Gambled, drank and ate! Mum and Dad still there staying an extra week, spoke to them today, weather is now lovely!

Probably forgotten loads but kept me awake doing this but imagine put a few of you to sleep!!!

Just under 4 months until my next visit, there for 3 weeks in August, can't wait

Ruth_honey

I enjoyed reading your TR. Had to smile when you said your sister was calling you up to correct your facts! Sounds like you had a great time in Vegas. Wish I was going again this year...

pebblesmax

November / December

Thanks very much for taking the time to write a report. I rarely do one now because we are so boring.

sarahlasvegas

August

Great trip report - im all about the food and booze in vegas too


Lucky thing getting back for 3 weeks, not long to wait

secretmachines

July

silly question, but where is the entrance to Ross'?

sounds good for shopping, so would like to check it out next time... had a quick look on Google Maps, but can't seem to see it... might be looking at the wrong place?!

scousemanblue

When is the best time to go for the cheapest flights and what sort of time should i stay as a first time?

bubble113

August

secretmachines wrote: »

silly question, but where is the entrance to Ross'?

sounds good for shopping, so would like to check it out next time... had a quick look on Google Maps, but can't seem to see it... might be looking at the wrong place?!

There are quite a few stores around Vegas but there are two on the strip, one up near MGM and one at the opposite end down towards Riviera.

The one near MGM, entrance is just straight off strip up escalator, you can't go wrong. Its similar to TK Maxx you need to be in the mood for a rummage! It can be a bit hit and miss but have had a couple of bargains.

lisaspice

May

Really enjoyed reading your report bubble. We are going back for our 2nd time on 4th May, staying at PH. What is the MRB voucher and how do you get one?

Thanks