Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2011

Spursman180

March

pebblesmax wrote: »

douchebaggery

Ha! That's the exact word

totallybored

November / December

Spursman180 wrote: »

Pebbles, I found it to be one of those machines that if you don't hit the feature then it will gobble up your money. I played it again yesterday at the Aria, played until I had 3 features, the stay puft one only paid $7.

The machines that had people queuing was Batman dark night. Couldn't even get close enough to see what was happening.

The machines we have had most fun on are the spinning strike machines John Wayne and the Monkees, hit a win line they respin the reels and keep doing so until it doesn't add any more wins.

First time I have stayed centre strip, I don't think I'll do so again, last night was mental with all the frat brats off their heads. The bar between Harrahs and the IP seems to be the main cause, saw 2 guys laid out on the floor so drunk and people just walking by, their 'mates' just poking and laughing at them.

Just having steak brekkie in IHOP, still trying to think of what next.

I got about $40 from a bonus on the one in the Mirage. It hadn't arrived at Aria before I left nor had Batman. I found that the Hangover slots ate money and didn't pay out much on bonuses too.

Have a go of the Cash Wizard!!

vegasvisitor

September

cp33 wrote: »

Flew out to LA on the 7th September with Virgin. Used miles for free Premium Economy upgrade return (excludes taxes). Arranged car hire through Carhire3000 and registered with Dollar Express so jumped the queue at the pickup point. By the time we got our car it was dark and we had a 98 mile drive to Victorville which after a long flight was not the best idea.:o

First night - Extended Studio Hotel in Victorville. Great suite, free breakfast and Wifi just off the I-15 opposite Victor Valley Mall.

Drove to Peggy Sue's diner after reading reviews on this forum. Good food, recommended. :T

First two nights in Vegas we stayed at the Imperial Palace. Sorted out our paper work for our marriage at the Court House. A big thank you to Lesley and her husband who agreed to be our witnesses for the 9th. Was expecting a simple ceremony but was pleasantly surprised it was more involved, held in a small separate room with a little flower covered arch and some seating at the office of civil marriages. Wedding meal at the Cheescake Factory followed by a bottle of champagne in our room organised by friends back home. Met up with Lesley again in the evening at the dueling pianos at Harrahs, great fun although it was very loud.

On Saturday we drove to the Grand Canyon for a two night stay at the Maswik Lodge. Saturday night they had a large storm that created rivers around the lodge. Spent most of Sunday walking the trails and just making into Yavapai Point when the heavens opened. This created a great view of half the canyon in sunlight whilst the other in mist and rain. The staff at the point got excited and brought out a telescope which showed a massive waterfall created by the rain which apparently is a very rare occurrence.

On Monday we drove back to the strip for a 4 nights in Planet Hollywood. Already booked a non-smoking strip view room through a deal. Great room with a slight view of the fountains but right next to the lifts which made a terrible noise going up and down so no chance for a good nights sleep. Called down and asked to change but apparently they were fully booked and could only offer a smoking room with a strip view or a non-smoking mountain view. We took the smoking room which thankfully did not smell of smoke but no view of the fountains. Had a helicopter flight deal through Groupon but due to the weather could not have the doors off but still great fun. Took my wife to see Phantom of the Opera at the Venetian.

We had already decided to avoid the strip at the weekend before the big fight was announced so we checked out on Thursday and drove to Boulder City to stay in the Boulder Dam Hotel. Took time out to go to the Hoover Dam and spent another day horseback riding along the Eldorado trail.

For our last two nights we had booked a Pyramid Spa Suite at the Luxor. We had a suite on the 30th top floor but when we arrived was really disappointed with the setup of the room, especially the living area which consisted of a fridge! The new wife phoned to complain and we moved to a Tower Suite which was double the size and 100 times better.

During the stay we ate at the Cheesecake Factory twice and the Strip Burger twice (thanks for those who recommended this). Didn’t make Texas D’Brazil but had a similar experience at the Miracle Mile called Pampas and although we had a BOGOF voucher it was still expensive, go hungry to get your money’s worth. Also if you want a massive breakfast we recommend Hash & Go at Imperial Palace, never seen so much food on one plate.

Disappointed with the lack of Wifi in the hotels, especially in the Luxor which only has wired included in the resort fee. :mad:

Overall had a great time and not looking forward to going back to work on Monday.

Glad you had a great time, sounds like you did lots. I bet you felt like you had a good long trip.

We also had room issues on our trip - had to ask to be moved at the Rio and Platinum. I guess there's those iffy rooms in every hotel and they will have to use them when they are busy.

Definitely strange weather in Vegas a few weeks ago.

Was nice to meet you both - you seem like a very happy couple :j

nvh

cp33 wrote: »

On Saturday we drove to the Grand Canyon for a two night stay at the Maswik Lodge. Saturday night they had a large storm that created rivers around the lodge.

we arrived that day too - got some belting videos of the storms / lightening on camera. That Saturday evening (before the big storm started) we got some pictures of an Elk just sat on the lawn in front of one of the lodges chomping on grass, and also got some cracking pictures of the stars over the Grand Canyon (with the storm behind us rumbling away)

Amazing evening...

nvh

bah, few more piccies whilst i'm at it

After x amount of visits, finally went the Gun Store to shoot some zombies


View from balcony @ Platinum Hotel


Strip View - from Mix bar @ Mandalay Bay


Scoot City Tour - our 1st stop all lined up @ Red Rock Canyon - we snagged the blue car!


Sat at the streetside bar @ Cabo Wabo


Hoover Dam - view from the bridge


Burgers from PBR @ PlanetHo with some Mac'n'Cheers... Coke's = hangover

nvh

Our full trip was:
4 nights San Fran (Jelly Bean Factory, Napa Valley, Muir Woods etc etc)
2 nights Yosemite (saw a bear! woohoo)
2 nights Death Valley
5 nights Vegas (3 @ Planet Ho, 2 @ Platinum)
1 night Zion
1 night Grand Canyon South
4 nights Vegas (Caesars)


So we finally visited some places we've wanted to visit for a while on this trip including:

Lone Pine Film Museum (nr. a west entrance to Death Valley)


Horseshoe Bends (Page)


Antelope Slot Canyon (Page)


Zion National Park

Triker

March

nvh, wow and triple wow, amazing pictures.

Ruth_honey

Wow! Some great pics there. Love the first one-you can even see the stars so clearly.

bubble113

August

Thanks for sharing your amazing pics!

vegasvisitor

September

Yes, great pics. I think it's time we spent some time out of Vegas when we go