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ferf1223

March

Steff wrote: »

I hope the sun sets around 7pm - 8pm there in July - I cant remember from last year!!!
Steff;)

Looks like you'll be just about perfect.

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/daily/USNV0049?climoMonth=7

Kathy220559

Hi

I have been to Vegas a few times and would like to go again. I have checked out Expedia and they have Flights with US Airways via Philly with great connections times and a room at the Sahara for £1394.17 for 2 people.

We have stayed at the Sahara, we don't mind being out of the way as we will have a car. The rooms a really large and we usually manage to get a balcony, not easy in Vegas. The rooms are a lot nicer than the hotel!

Does this seem like a good price or is there a cheaper way of doing it.

BTW we have tried previously, albeit a long time ago, to book a long stay at the Sahara and they wouldn't let us stay for more than 14 nights. I think they are afraid we will claim squatters rights.

The last time we booked with Expedia they came back to us 2 weeks before we were due to go and said the hotel wouldn't allow a stay of that long.

I Half expected this but thought maybe Expedia had a special arangement with them. Not so, but they did offer us the Tropicana which was fine, although I had to insist on a Paradise Room.

Any advice please anyone?

pennylane99

May

just received email from Venetian/Palazzo

$159 weekdays $199 weekends, selected dates through to beginning of september


http://www.palazzolasvegas.com/EPN0508.aspx?EMC-EPN0508

The height of upscale luxury and sophistication awaits your arrival at The Palazzo. This magnificent new property on the Las Vegas Strip is connected to The Venetian by shared walks and waterways and allows you to enjoy world-class amenities at both properties.

Book this special package today for as little as $159 per night and spend your summer vacation in an opulent suite that is almost double the size of an average Las Vegas hotel room. And, by booking online only, you’ll also receive:

• 50% discount on a bottle of wine with entr!e purchase at Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro
• 20% food discount at Woo
• Complimentary mini-facial and makeover with any purchase at Fresh
• $25 gaming credit
• Exclusive Suite upgrade specials (See descriptions below)

Exclusive Suite upgrade specials

Luxury Concierge Suite

This Luxury Suite features access to the exclusive 12,000 sq ft 23rd-floor full-service Concierge Lounge overlooking the famous Las Vegas Strip. Amenities include a private check-in area, complimentary breakfast, nightly hors d’oeuvres and open bar, a DVD library, and more.
Upgrade to a Luxury Concierge Suite from $239 per night.

Fortuna Suite

This suite is approximately 980 square feet and features a double door entrance with all Italian marble foyer, 42” plasma HDTV in the Bedroom, 130 square foot Bathroom, and a spectacular view of either the world-famous Las Vegas Strip or the incredible Palazzo pool deck.
Upgrade to a Fortuna Suite from $209 per night.

Luxury View Suite

This suite is approximately 720 square feet and includes a king size bed, sunken living room, all marble bathroom, and a spectacular view of either the world-famous Las Vegas Strip or the incredible Palazzo pool deck.
Upgrade to a Luxury View Suite from $179 per night.


TERM & CONDITIONS:

50% discount on one bottle of wine per table with entr!e purchase at Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro. Must book by June 2nd. Any additional nights are at the prevailing rate. Must be 21 years of age or older. Rates and dates are subject to availability, and may not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Blackout dates do apply. Offer is restricted to nine suites or fewer and is not valid on any group bookings or for existing reservations. Rates are non-commissionable to travel agents. First night room and tax deposit required, and fully refundable with 72 hour cancellation. The Palazzo management reserves all rights. For reservations assistance please call (866) 403-8046 and mention code: EPR0508.

trets77

April

Kathy220559 wrote: »

Hi

I have been to Vegas a few times and would like to go again. I have checked out Expedia and they have Flights with US Airways via Philly with great connections times and a room at the Sahara for £1394.17 for 2 people.

We have stayed at the Sahara, we don't mind being out of the way as we will have a car. The rooms a really large and we usually manage to get a balcony, not easy in Vegas. The rooms are a lot nicer than the hotel!

Does this seem like a good price or is there a cheaper way of doing it.

BTW we have tried previously, albeit a long time ago, to book a long stay at the Sahara and they wouldn't let us stay for more than 14 nights. I think they are afraid we will claim squatters rights.

The last time we booked with Expedia they came back to us 2 weeks before we were due to go and said the hotel wouldn't allow a stay of that long.

I Half expected this but thought maybe Expedia had a special arangement with them. Not so, but they did offer us the Tropicana which was fine, although I had to insist on a Paradise Room.

Any advice please anyone?

as you don't mention your dates , or which day you can fly on it is difficult to say if it is reasonable , but it seems pricey to me , a DIY trip always seems to be cheaper. your not short of choice if you want to go indirect and with prices as they are you can bag much better hotels than the Sahara i would think. plus having 14 nights to play with , you could move between hotels grabbing the best deals for the dates .

try American airlines booking computer and Airline Network , dial a flight ect . did you see the post about Northwest airline a few back ???

you should also be very wary about the Tropicanna as there have been a fair few horror stories coming out about the place in the last few months. Basicallly the new owners are only doing the most essential maintance and letting the standard of serivce slip badly including the cleaning

you have been warned !

ferf1223

March

Kathy220559 wrote: »

Hi

I have been to Vegas a few times and would like to go again. I have checked out Expedia and they have Flights with US Airways via Philly with great connections times and a room at the Sahara for £1394.17 for 2 people.

Does this seem like a good price or is there a cheaper way of doing it.

You don't say how long you are staying (though it sounds like more than 14 nights?) or when you are going...so it's really rather hard to say if it's a good price or not. The best way to know for sure is to price the airfare on its own and the hotel on its own and compare - but then again, depending on when you are going the best hotel deals may not be out yet.

Most hotels have a maximum length of stay per reservation - maybe you could get around it by making 2 separate reservations and moving from one room to another. Personally, while we don't like to move for an 8 night stay (our normal period) for 2 weeks or longer I would think that switching hotels would make a nice change.

monty100

A question for those of you who've been to LV and area before - we want to hire a car to drive from LV to Grand Canyon, and then on to San Diego and Los Angeles, where we will drop it off.

My question is this - is is better to arrange pick up of car at McCarren Airport or at one of the hotels on the Strip? I will be booking the car from the UK in the next week or two, but need to know which option is best.

Thanks

trets77

April

:beer: The new Masquerade Show in the Sky opens tonight after a 2 month lay off. would love to hear whats changed if someone goes to see it in the near future.



by the look of this photo they have sexyed it up a notch :rolleyes:

trets77

April

monty100 wrote: »

A question for those of you who've been to LV and area before - we want to hire a car to drive from LV to Grand Canyon, and then on to San Diego and Los Angeles, where we will drop it off.

My question is this - is is better to arrange pick up of car at McCarren Airport or at one of the hotels on the Strip? I will be booking the car from the UK in the next week or two, but need to know which option is best.

Thanks

maybe be better to get it from McCarren as they will have a bigger choice , with all the miles you will doing you want get something you are happy with .and may only do a one way drop off from the Airport

Kathy220559

Re my post earlier. We are looking to go from around 10th June, although we are not too concerned about dates. Just good prices.

I have looked at US Airways flights and they are a great price...around £350pp from Manchester but I am concerned about not being able to stay at the same hotel for 3 weeks.

We have had that problem before at the Sahara and they were adamant that it couldn't be done. They wouldn't even let us book 2 back to back stays even with changing rooms. Thats why I thought at least if I booked with Expedia it would be up to them to sort it out if there was a problem.

If anyone can come up with anything cheaper then I would be really grateful.

There is just me and hubbie.

We want flights from manchester but are not concerned if there is just one stop, I'm not bothered about direct flights, just don't want too long at the connecting airport.

Its for 21 nights and we just want cheap! We have stayed in many hotels and usually treat ourselves to something nice when we are doing a road trip and only spending a few nights in LV but when we are going for a long stay we prefer to stay cheap and have the money for spends.

Any ideas?

Kathy220559

trets...I didn't know about the Tropicana, it was fine when we stayed there but that was some time ago.

I haven't heard anything about Northwest Airlines...is it bad??