Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2015

stoneman

lesley74 wrote: »

We now have some times from Linq (high roller end) to the off strip hotels back here:-

High roller to Westin - 6 mins
High roller to Platinum - 10 mins
High roller to Tuscany - 12 mins

We were unlucky at the lights at Platinum, but we walked pretty fast other than that.

We can get from Platinum to Cromwell walking in heels (Tracy not me) in 8 minutes at a stroll. I really can't understand people insisting staying on the strip when there are better, cheaper, and roomier hotels off strip that you can get to and from sometimes quicker than if you were staying on LVB.

stoneman

lesley74 wrote: »

Bahama Breeze happy hour can be found online, but if necessary I have a photo of it, and one of Grand Lux which was good too

We always make a trip to Bahama Breeze. Their happy hour half price bar snacks and drink specials are good value. And of course if you didn't want the wait for a table at PlanetHo there is a very convenient PF Changs on the opposite corner near enough.

StuieUK34

Looks like I was right about the dollar!!

Oooooohhhhh not long now!!! First port of call for me is gonna be 'In n Out' !!

Seldom_Seen_Kid

bobbyhibs wrote: »

hi
on a similar topic when we went to vegas last july it rained for a good 5mins or so and my brother and i were like what the heck, VEGAS-RAIN-IN JULY?

On the last day of our recent trip it rained all day. It was really interesting to see. Outside was empty and almost gloomy looking, but inside everywhere was absolutely buzzing (middle of the afternoon and most people were drinking and gambling).

vegasvisitor

stoneman wrote: »

We can get from Platinum to Cromwell walking in heels (Tracy not me) in 8 minutes at a stroll. I really can't understand people insisting staying on the strip when there are better, cheaper, and roomier hotels off strip that you can get to and from sometimes quicker than if you were staying on LVB.

Lol, we believe you (about the heels).

Unfortunately we're still a bit undecided re Tuscany/Platinum for September. Tuscany is definitely a good shout, but on the day it was sunny there wasn't a single available lounger by the pool, and that would kill it for me I'm afraid. We didn't have to worry about it though, had already sunbathed that morning, and then the next day it was cloudy (well rainy), then home.

8 mins seems a bit short, but perhaps you mean from Bally's and were luckier with the crosswalk than we were. Some hotels it takes a good 5 mins to get to your room anyway so I do agree.

At Philly airport now. Wine at Vino Volo as we have a bit of a wait here.

vegasvisitor

Seldom_Seen_Kid wrote: »

On the last day of our recent trip it rained all day. It was really interesting to see. Outside was empty and almost gloomy looking, but inside everywhere was absolutely buzzing (middle of the afternoon and most people were drinking and gambling).

Yes, have to say the Casinos were busy! And it was bizarrely warmer when you came indoors, like how it is at home haha. Normally in Vegas when you go indoors you prepare to freeze! Seems the cold snap is over damn. I have the worst tan ever (even by peely wally Scottish standards!). Think we made it to the pool 4 times in 10 days (twice at Luxor, twice at Westin Lake Las Vegas!).

bobbyhibs

StuieUK34 wrote: »

Looks like I was right about the dollar!!

Oooooohhhhh not long now!!! First port of call for me is gonna be 'In n Out' !!

i know the feeling, not long for us either 15days til new york and 18days to vegas!!

I get the feeling its gonna drag, i think i ve been counting the days down, from a 100days to go 99 days to go !!

and in reagards the second part of your post i had to re read it as i thought you meant something else!!:A

StuieUK34

hehe ! If the wife is in a good mood, It will be what your thinking!!! :A

In n Out = Most awesome burgers!!

bobbyhibs

StuieUK34 wrote: »

hehe ! If the wife is in a good mood, It will be what your thinking!!! :A

In n Out = Most awesome burgers!!

ok great, not long for you either it seems, i cnanot wait for our trip?

where is in n out?
Im sure my brother and I miss alot of the *gems* of vegas,
show us where the buffet is and that ll work for us !!

so is there anywhere else people love to eat in vegas?
places to avoid?
any tips, pointers welcome:T

Froggitt

in n out +1


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