Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2012

pebblesmax

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The 30mb is per day. It's a US sim card from the shop I mentioned on Flamingo/Maryland Parkway. I think that's the closest to the strip. If you don't have a car it's an easy bus ride away. The 202 runs every 15-20 mins.

pebblesmax

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We stayed at the IP last month. There was a bit of construction noise and it was a pain to get in and out of the front and back entrances. The valet and taxi pick up/drop off were relocated to the coach entrance which was where most of the noise we heard was from. We have had a room in that area before and it was quiet, but the changes made it noisy.

Gill247

WEATHER

A good update on the Linq and what its like around IP / Flamingo just now

http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2012/5/22/19744/9328/vegas-travel/The+Linq+Marches+On

ferf1223

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photome wrote: »

Have been looking for some of the wood smoked salt since we have been back, I have to get some

Our shopping list said "Maldon sea salt2 and hubby accidentally picked this up instead.



£2.09 at Sainsburys...trying it on a steak tonight.

photome

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thanks ferf, got some of that, its ok but not the same it is very salty,and bitter,( I know that sounds silly) maybe because it is oak smoked, The salt at Envy was Alderwood smoked and when put straight on the tongue was very sweet tasting, have found some the same but its £15!!

bubble113

CASINOS

A couple of deals that might interest someone...

Groupon...CSI experience $15 for one (usually $31.50) or $29 for two (usually $63)

Living Social Deal....Night Train..Party Bus with Unlimited Drinks and VIP Entry to Three Nightclubs or Two-Day Club-Hopping Package with VIP Entry to Two Ultra Lounges, Two Pool Parties, and Two Nightclubs... $49 saving of 51%

I have done the CSI experience and it was just OK to me,certainly wouldn't pay full price. As for clubbing Im too old by Vegas standard (30's) but thought it may be of interest to the 20 somethings!

kroberts

WEATHER

Had all my hotel confirmation/information through now, 6 weeks to go and counting down :-)

Now a strange question but does anyone know if I can use my Starbucks prepayment card over there? It's been topped up here with £ but I dont know if I can use it in US

secretmachines

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kroberts wrote: »

Had all my hotel confirmation/information through now, 6 weeks to go and counting down :-)

Now a strange question but does anyone know if I can use my Starbucks prepayment card over there? It's been topped up here with £ but I dont know if I can use it in US

looks like it :T

"Can I use my Starbucks Card when I travel internationally?

Starbucks Cards activated in any of the participating countries can be used to make purchases and be reloaded in any other participating country. Starbucks Cards must first be activated by loading money onto the card in the country of purchase before being used internationally. The participating countries are; UK, USA, Canada, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Mexico, and the Republic of Ireland."

gizmat

SHOWS

In what is the tipping capital of the world,do you tip at a vegas buffet and if so is it still 20%,when your plates are cleaned away,asking as this is my first trip and i presume you pay on entry.

secretmachines

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gizmat wrote: »

In what is the tipping capital of the world,do you tip at a vegas buffet and if so is it still 20%,when your plates are cleaned away,asking as this is my first trip and i presume you pay on entry.

we usually do, not always around the 20% mark... depends on service. because it's a pretty much help-yourself environment, i'm not going to tip if i receive no service.

but we find that you usually get good waiters who clean plates away, make sure drinks are topped up, sometimes make recommendations, etc. and so then a tip is deserved