The Las Vegas Thread and MSE guide

pebblesmax

November/December

ferf1223 wrote: »

Welcome back! Was it a good trip? We fly to the US tomorrow but not arriving in Vegas until Wednesday...can't wait.

Have a great trip ferf. I left some money there for you to collect.

pebblesmax

November/December

Stew, I've just read your report. Thanks for taking the time to write it. It sounds as if we were in Vegas at the same time.

nvh

May

canardo wrote: »

only complaint of the flight which wasnt virgins fault is we had to wait an hour to take off after we had boarded, however by the time we landed we were only 20 mins late, had to wait about 45 mins to clear customs

i do believe we were on the same flight (27/5 ?)

must admit my heart sank when i heard they'd lost the 'take-off' slot due to problems with 'a passenger'

we did twilight and managed to snaffle exit row seats right at the front... best £75 i ever spent

plus the drinks didn't run out and the inflight worked fine....

HOWEVER, today's journey back was horrendous in comparison... got to to airport a bit later than usual to see a big queue and the people in front appeared to get the last two exit row seats... not a massive problem though as i'd managed to secure the two seats at the back of the plane - didn't bother checking the ticket though and when i got on the plane realised they'd assigned us the middle row of 4 at the back

on the upside, it had the vport stuff on - first Vegas flight i've ever had with the newer vport - didn't make up for the lack of exit rows and incorrect assignment of seats though

think we may gamble on a BMI(?) late booking next time

did loads (16nights all around west-coast) and will try to do some sort of report / photos later

nvh

May

gordylad wrote: »

Trying to decide between the two. Any opinions please?

Thanks

hmmm, stayed in each (TI Petite Suite in Dec'06 and Bellagio Salone Suite for the past 4 nights ) - both were fantastic, with the Petite having a bigger whirlpool bath (big enough for two!) but have to say the Salone was absolutely brilliant, with a view of the fountains (and as someone said a slight view of the CC construction (but couldn't hear any of it due to the soundproofing being brilliant!)

edit: salone room was obviously in the spa tower, not sure how this compares with the 'older' part of the bellagio

Stew68

Pebblesmax,

I think you arrived on the Wednesday after we arrived on the Sunday, I did look out for you I can't believe we didn't bump into each other......

One thing I did notice was that I didn't bump into that many brits. I know its a big place and all that but you go to Florida and you can't move for British football shirts.

Hope you had a good time,


Stew

dan28

MGM Grand from $49
from vegas-hotels-online.com, name: Ultimate Escape, rooms from $49 with $25 bar and restaurant credit and 2 free drinks at West Wing lounge, stay from June 13, 2008 - September 30, 2008
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MGM Grand from $49
from vegas-hotels-online.com, name: Ultimate Escape, rooms from $49 with $25 Entertainment credit, 2 for 1 Grand Spa access pass and 15% off Spa Services, stay from June 13, 2008 - September 29, 2008
https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?pid=001&host=promo&code=SDM057&kbid=755041&sub=en

pebblesmax

November/December

Stew68 wrote: »

Pebblesmax,

I think you arrived on the Wednesday after we arrived on the Sunday, I did look out for you I can't believe we didn't bump into each other......

One thing I did notice was that I didn't bump into that many brits. I know its a big place and all that but you go to Florida and you can't move for British football shirts.

Hope you had a good time,

Stew

We had a good time up to a point. Tony was attacked by th Killer Mexican Tomatoes on the Sunday, so that spoiled our trip a bit. We were there 21st May to 11th June. Saw Cher (awesome) but not much else because of the sickness. You were prompt with your TR, don't think I will do it so quickly.

trets77

April

a good MSE question occured to me when i woke in night , after having a very nice dream about being in Vegas and winning on the slots .

If you were to lucky enough to win a sizable amount , (lets say $100,000 on a slot machine for example ) what would be the best way of maximizing your winnings in the change from $ to £ ?

i cannot believe taking hard cash home would be best (or safest) . yet i know i have been quoted by Lloyds TSB in the past a % figure rather than a flat fee for cashing a dollar cheque. would a electronic transfer of funds from USA to your bank account be best ??? and also which bank would give then best rate ??

i know how to get the most $ for my £ , but have never brought anything back to know how to do it the other way around.

have a great trip Ferf BTW :beer:

pebblesmax

November/December

Hopefully Ferf will win a huge amount and can tell us all how best to bring our winnings back to blighty. Her and Jaimie must be on their way now.

photome

trets77 wrote: »

a good MSE question occured to me when i woke in night , after having a very nice dream about being in Vegas and winning on the slots .

If you were to lucky enough to win a sizable amount , (lets say $100,000 on a slot machine for example ) what would be the best way of maximizing your winnings in the change from $ to £ ?

i cannot believe taking hard cash home would be best (or safest) . yet i know i have been quoted by Lloyds TSB in the past a % figure rather than a flat fee for cashing a dollar cheque. would a electronic transfer of funds from USA to your bank account be best ??? and also which bank would give then best rate ??

i know how to get the most $ for my £ , but have never brought anything back to know how to do it the other way around.

have a great trip Ferf BTW :beer:

I have often dreamt/thought of the same thing but dont know the answer great to dream about it though