Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2011

gracie10

May

Spursman180 wrote: »

I saw them about 15 months ago, there were 1 or 2 tricks that were interesting other than that it didn't rock my boat at all. You also have to put up with the whoop whoop yanks. Jersey Boys and the Rat Pack were value though.

If there was a high point it was hearing Teller talk after the show.

Have seen Jersey Boys over here and really enjoyed it, otherwise I would have gone for that, will have a look into the rat pack, thanks for that.

Froggitt

P&T looked bored by the whole ordeal of doing the same show every day for the past ten years in the same theatre.

Jersey Boys was excellent

scottish_lass

August

Still looking for a deal from any Scottish Airport for Aug. 5/6 days S/F then on to Vegas for 5/6 days.
Looking for advice about recent searches (about stop over, transfer times etc do they seem ok)
US Airways
1st Aug depart Glas 10.30 arrive Philadelphia 13.45 depart 15.55 arrive SF at 19.17
7th Aug Dep SF 12.25 arrive Vegas 13.55
13th Aug Dep Vegas 07.10 Arrive Philadelphia 14.50 Depart 18.45 arrive Glas 06.55

Cost £823

or BA
1st Aug Edin 10.30 arrive LHR 12.00 depart 14.00 arrive SF 16.45
7th Aug Virgin America 13.10 arrive Vegas 14.45
13th Aug BA 20.45 arrive LHR 14.30 depart 15.50 arrive Edin 17.15

cost BA £892 + £71 virgin america (£963)

Dates flexible but would like to be in vegas for anniversary on 9th Aug.
Luggage could go on at Edinburgh straight through to SF
Never arranged things online before so a bit apprehensive any advice greatly appreciated.
Thank goodness booking the hotels are a lot easier:rotfl:

aldridgeboy

March

gracie10 wrote: »

looking to see what people think of Penn & Teller, those who have seen them. my husband really wants to go but I'm not so keen. If I'm able to get some discounted tickets them I probably will consider it but don't really want to pay $85 each.

I m into magic so I'm biased but I think they are great. The good thing about them is its not just magic tricks but has humour in it too. They will show you how some tricks are done and then will also do a twist on that as well. There is good audience participation and they meet and greet the audience at the back of the theatre immediately after the show so a good chance to have your photo taken with them.

The best thing to advise is to watch the programme they are doing on a Friday night at the moment with Jonathan Ross on ITV as they perform at the beginning and the end. If you like their style then go!!
Or you tube them..the cups and balls routine is good!

totallybored

November / December

gracie10 wrote: »

Have seen Jersey Boys over here and really enjoyed it, otherwise I would have gone for that, will have a look into the rat pack, thanks for that.

Peepshow is good fun, I'd recommend that.

foxystoat69

There's a group of 12 of us arriving in February, we've had a quote from http://lasvegaslimo.com/index.php which, for $162 return |(inclusive of everything except gratuity) from the airport to our hotel towards the north end of the strip for a shuttle bus seems very good.

Can anyone vouch for them at all. They're very high on the listings in Google, and seem very reputable, but if anyone has first hand experience, it would be appreciated.

Thanks

Angelite

mookybargirl wrote: »

March 26th.... 11 weeks toomorrow

Edited to say that 11 weeks tomorrow isn't the 26th of March - lol
That's my countdown to San Francisco. So it's 11 weeks on Saturday

I'll be staying at the Cosmo a month after you (booked thorugh City and Show) - can't wait to see what you think of the hotel.

Triker

March

I too, have re-looked at cosmo but its too expensive for our dates, significantly more expensive than the carriage house. Prices are just crazy for the last two weeks of March.

ferf1223

March

foxystoat69 wrote: »

There's a group of 12 of us arriving in February, we've had a quote from http://lasvegaslimo.com/index.php which, for $162 return |(inclusive of everything except gratuity) from the airport to our hotel towards the north end of the strip for a shuttle bus seems very good.

Can anyone vouch for them at all. They're very high on the listings in Google, and seem very reputable, but if anyone has first hand experience, it would be appreciated.

Thanks

Not sure that's that great of a deal...assuming it is just a pre-booked shuttle bus.

http://vegas.taxiwiz.com/

would indicate average cost of a taxi (max 4 passengers, I believe) would be $21 including 15% tip (surface roads, no tunnel)...you would need 3 for 12 people, so $63 each way...$126 return...of course it could be more depending on traffic and whether they add on any surcharge for additional passengers (I'm not sure if there is).

Personally, I would go taxi * 3 rather than shuttle - especially if we're talking return...loads of complaints about shuttles not turning up for the pre-paid return journey from what I've read...not necessarily with this company, and not necessarily with a big booking like this.

Froggitt

I think theyre assuming its a stretch limo, with a hole in the roof, free flowing champoo, hookers etc. Arriving at Caesars in a yellow Toyota doesnt quite have the same impact.