Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2014

pebblesmax

silvercar wrote: »

We have done the return flight. I would politely suggest that it isn't the route that is the problem but the class of travel. We used Avios and Amex 2-4-1 and flew in club world, upstairs on the 747. The flight was more than pleasant and the jet lag minimised by being able to lie flat and sleep for most of the journey.

I can't believe you are suggesting that the airline doesn't have to provide a comfortable temperature for people travelling in the main cabin in economy class. It's not the middle ages for gods sake. They should be able to regulate the temperature to keep their passengers comfortable wherever they sit.

Looks to me like you're just showing off a bit.

duchy

ferf1223 wrote: »

somehow it's not the same...I'm not sure how, it just isn't.

I think it's one of those "..........If you have to explain then you probably won't be understood anyway :rotfl:

secretmachines

Re: Yankee candles, we prefer the ones from Bath and Body Works... we stocked upon our last trip, but when we got home, US Customs had forced open our bag on suspicion of unusual content - the candles!

NiftyDigits

ferf1223 wrote: »

somehow it's not the same...I'm not sure how, it just isn't.

Hmmmm...does that mean that I'll have to take in a show whilst there, in order to test your theory?
I'm sure that I prefer the outdoor experience. Either way, I'll refrain from mentioning it to the partner...lest she forces me to go. I'll just take a discreet look as to what is on.

bobbyhibs

Kit1 wrote: »

As this is our first visit to the states we just wondered what sort of thing people bring back - l did hear that Yankee candles can be bought cheaply has anyone bought any and if so where did you get them?

hi im sure you ll enjoy it !!

My brother and i went to vegas july 2014 and it was our first time,
i brought back a las vegas mug, a towel,i know not very fancy but hey, but i also brought 2 plastic bottles prehaps a 1.25 leitre type size full of m&ms from the massive m&m store.If m&m's are your thing(or someone elses!) I would look at the m&m shop,
hope this helps!!

pebblesmax

We buy shoes, clothes, vitamins, foodstuff, electronic gadgets and laptops etc. Whatever we need, we price up at home and in Vegas. Vegas is usually cheaper.

stoneman

photome wrote: »

For the vast majority of us who travel cattle class, it is the route and the type of aircraft on the route

You say "for the majority of us" but it doesn't have to be. I have 3 flights booked coming up (not including the one later this month) 2x first class BA 1x vs Upper and all 3 cost me less than an average price of a "cattle class" ticket.
It just takes application and research, if people spent as much time on that as on where to stay/what to do/where to eat then most could have a lie flat bed.
I have not traveled anything less than Clubworld for as long as I can remember and never paid more than £550.
Amex and Tesco are your friend
BTW it is still hot in Clubworld, something that many complain about as BA planes do not have individual overhead controls

stoneman

pebblesmax wrote: »

I can't believe you are suggesting that the airline doesn't have to provide a comfortable temperature for people travelling in the main cabin in economy class. It's not the middle ages for gods sake. They should be able to regulate the temperature to keep their passengers comfortable wherever they sit.

Looks to me like you're just showing off a bit.

As I mentioned BA flights do not have individual controls, many think they like to keep the cabin warm to make the passengers dozy so they have an easier life.
You can go up to a CC and ask for the temperature to be reduced, if they refuse ask to speak to the CSM

stoneman

pebblesmax wrote: »

We buy shoes, clothes, vitamins, foodstuff, electronic gadgets and laptops etc. Whatever we need, we price up at home and in Vegas. Vegas is usually cheaper.

^^+1
Shoes from Steve Madden and Nordstrom , clothes from Guess/Marciano,new iThinges Apple Store, Walmart for food stuff, GNC ,and then pick up medical supplies to sell on EBay

pebblesmax

stoneman wrote: »

^^+1
Shoes from Steve Madden and Nordstrom , clothes from Guess/Marciano,new iThinges Apple Store, Walmart for food stuff, GNC ,and then pick up medical supplies to sell on EBay

Totally agree.