Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2017

Hackers76

Hi guys

Planning my third trip to Vegas for next year and this time it will be a stag do. Too old for it to be too messy and the stag himself doesn't drink so will be able to spend plenty of time enjoying Vegas rather than recovering 😄

The stag is a big sports fan so we are hoping that we get lucky with some boxing, UFC or basketball being on at MGM, does anyone know if you get any kind of ticket preference if you stay at the hotel? If so this will sway us to stay there, if not we will be back to The Linq which I rate very highly.

If anyone else has any sports based ideas for things to do out there please share. We are doing two nights LA then driving up to Vegas for four nights early May 2018.

Thanks

pebblesmax

I've just booked our flights for October/November. Flying with Thomas Cook again. Now to sort out hotels...

photome

Hackers76 wrote: »

Hi guys

Planning my third trip to Vegas for next year and this time it will be a stag do. Too old for it to be too messy and the stag himself doesn't drink so will be able to spend plenty of time enjoying Vegas rather than recovering 😄

The stag is a big sports fan so we are hoping that we get lucky with some boxing, UFC or basketball being on at MGM, does anyone know if you get any kind of ticket preference if you stay at the hotel? If so this will sway us to stay there, if not we will be back to The Linq which I rate very highly.

If anyone else has any sports based ideas for things to do out there please share. We are doing two nights LA then driving up to Vegas for four nights early May 2018.

Thanks

Don't think you get any preference on tickets.

No idea what sports you like but

Vegas 51s baseball team play at cashman fields it's a cheap evening out and is fun

There may be some motor sport on at LVMS. Or something at Thomas and Mack centre or Sam Boyd stadium

The

ferf1223

stoneman wrote: »

Yeah I am coming round to that way as well. In fact if you use lyft line or uber pool you can get to the car facility for $5 and usually won't have anyone else in the cab with you if you go really early.

Thanks for the tip! I finally entered the world of Uber on our recent trip to Illinois after getting over my general stupidity on setting it up on my phone. We took a few Ubers last time in Vegas when our friend was able to sort it out on her phone and I was amazed how painless it was (also like that you don't have to bother having cash). If I go the same route in October, I will try Uber to get to the rental facility.

It is a shame, as I really liked Dollar at TI for years - and I will miss seeing the lady with the amazing hair - but Alamo has been so superior in our experiences.

newuser86

Take a look on Virgin Atlantic car rental, I have just done a booking and it was 60 pound cheaper. For some reason there was no price difference between 5 and 7 days..

Misty_Blue

At Manchester ahead of tomorrow's flight (Virgin Atlantic, 11.45am) and our third trip. Thanks, as ever, to everyone who contributes to the thread. :beer:

stoneman

pebblesmax wrote: »

I've just booked our flights for October/November. Flying with Thomas Cook again. Now to sort out hotels...

Good luck with that one :rotfl:

stoneman

photome wrote: »

Don't think you get any preference on tickets.

No idea what sports you like but

Vegas 51s baseball team play at cashman fields it's a cheap evening out and is fun

There may be some motor sport on at LVMS. Or something at Thomas and Mack centre or Sam Boyd stadium

The

Yeah the 51's is going to be your best bet. I've heard they get some pretty raucous nights there. Never heard of any basketball at MGM, Vegas don't have a team and it'll be out of season anyway.

stoneman

newuser86 wrote: »

Take a look on Virgin Atlantic car rental, I have just done a booking and it was 60 pound cheaper. For some reason there was no price difference between 5 and 7 days..

Just had a look and they were £40 dearer than Netflights for a 2 day period.:eek:

Hackers76

stoneman wrote: »

Yeah the 51's is going to be your best bet. I've heard they get some pretty raucous nights there. Never heard of any basketball at MGM, Vegas don't have a team and it'll be out of season anyway.

They are advertising a 3v3 tournament and college basketball at the moment so hoping they will be doing similar things when we go next year. Ideally we'll get a basketball game at the 51's.