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Sheel

carson wrote: »

what's some good fast food shops(not mcdonalds but like them)thats in the malls or on the strip.

You might like Fatburger

duchy

Even better than the Strat for July is the current Gold Coast deal. 16th and 17th July $22 on a pricematch with hotels.com (US version not UK) On the same deal (also owned by Boyd) for the same dates Orleans for $40.
Both hotels have a free shuttle to the Strip and I found nicer and less crowded than the Deuce

duchy

weiser wrote: »

i think you are right regarding virgins flights to las vegas now just wish another company would come in and give them some competition it does seem a regular occurence to run out of drink to but im sure that dosnt happen up stairs in first class

I've seen Virgin claim to run out of booze on the Vegas flights as a ploy to stop serving a large stag group. Seemed to be easier to stop serving the whole of economy than get into conflict with a group.

duchy

Sheel wrote: »

You might like Fatburger

In and Out burger is always highly recomended too. Great shakes too

pennylane99

May

They often run out of drink on the return leg to UK, as they dont re-stock in Vegas, so if they have over used the outward allowances, wont be enough for the return

atro1

May

Reading what everybody is now saying about Virgin.
Virgin is one of Britains best loved companies, its a shame that we could not get passed the management and let its charismatic boss know how people feel.
I do agree its time for another company to come in, and do a 'Virgin' the fleet and the way they now handle customers is all a bit tired.
End of rant!!

ferf1223

March

carson wrote: »

what's some good fast food shops(not mcdonalds but like them)thats in the malls or on the strip.

how much is a taxi up and down the strip from top to bottom?

I agree with Duchy about In and Out Burger...best fast food burgers ever (IMHO)...though there isn't one on the strip or in any of the malls that I can think of. THere is one on Tropicana toward The Orleans though. You must read about the secret menu though - otherwise you'll probably be disappointed in the selection.

http://www.badmouth.net/in-n-outs-secret-menu/

One day I will try Fatburger to see how it compares. we almost tried it in March - walking to MGM, saw Fatburger on the way but decided not to.

As for other fast food - there is a Subway and Burger King (along with a few others - I think mexican and pizza) at O'Shea's.

There's also a food court at the Showcase Mall - where the M&M store is - they have a lot of fast food places.

As for the taxi question, if you mean to start at one end (Stratosphere or Mandalay Bay, I assume), drive to the other, then turn around and drive back to your origin I would think it's going to be pretty expensive. Most taxi drivers will avoid the strip when possible in getting from hotel to hotel due to the traffic, they go the back roads most times - the traffic on the strip will increase the fare due to the waiting time. I would think that for the time you will spend at a standstill it might be better to consider the Deuce bus if you want to see the strip this way. Or hire a limo and do it in style.

lasvegaschris

saturday 20th september - friday 26th september, return flights with thomas cook (klm or northwest airlines) £333.64 return!

just booking now, best deal i've seen!

pcg2001

lasvegaschris wrote: »

saturday 20th september - friday 26th september, return flights with thomas cook (klm or northwest airlines) £333.64 return!

just booking now, best deal i've seen!

Hi,
How come I can get cheaper fares via ThomasCook than direct with the airlines? Is there any catch here?
Thanks.

Sheel

duchy wrote: »

In and Out burger is always highly recomended too. Great shakes too

Never eaten there. Didn't really know where there was one although I should do as my OH took this pic from our hotel window!