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fifth_ave

pinkpinkfizz wrote: »

hi fifth ave,
Sounds like you had a great time, I can hardly contain myself with excitement, less than 3 weeks until we go :j :j :j

We have booked with Papillion, their grand celebration 1st class tour, and I had the voucher from the LAS VEGAS OFFICIAL TOURIST GUIDE, I did a live chat online with papillion to get info and check prices before booking and they said I couldn't use that code as it wasn't one of theirs? and that if I went through who ever sponsored the book, maybe the discount would work then?!
It was 15% off too. I just went ahead and booked without the discount. I'm sure it will be worth every penny

I don't think we are going to manage the trip to the crown & anchor for the footie, I was checking our intinery and thats the day we are off flying over the grand canyon, which even my footie daft hubby says is pretty much as good as it gets for making up for not getting to see the game. :T

I think I'll go dust off my suitcase and start packing... lol :dance:

Pinkpinkfizz - I hope you have a fantastic time. Yes the code I got is also from the Official Vegas Guide Fall/Winter 2007-08 - visitors guide. www.visitlasvegas.com or www.visitlasvegas.co.uk to order a free brochure.

I said earlier today I would post details. For those of you who are interested the article shows Papillon Helicopters / Scenic Airlines & Grand Canyon Coaches. To book a tour it says call 888.635.7272 for 15% off & use code GOLD. Without calling that number I can't say if it is operated by a 3rd party or if it's a number for one of scenic's or papillon's offices.

fifth_ave

fifth_ave wrote: »

Pinkpinkfizz - I hope you have a fantastic time. Yes the code I got is also from the Offical Vegas Guide Fall/Winter 2007-08 - visitors guide. www.visitlasvegas.com or www.visitlasvegas.co.uk to order a free brochure.

I said earlier today I would post details. For those of you who are interested the article shows Papillon Helicopters / Scenic Airlines & Grand Canyon Coaches. To book a tour it says call 888.635.7272 for 15% off & use code GOLD. Without calling that number I can't say if it is operated by a 3rd party or if it's a number for one of scenic's or papillon's offices.

Update - I just typed in the telephone number on google.com and it brought up a link for the following website. Looks like it is contacting Papillon directly.

http://www.papillon.com/popris/show_article.aspx?article_id=49&lang=en-US

luci

May

Re getting the MGM at $100/night. That should certainly be doable midweek as we have a reservation for April at $69 with a night free. However that rate could certainly treble for a Friday and Saturday.

Just make sure your 10 days doesn't cover 2 weekends.

trets77

April

LVA has given details of a good freebie for signing up for HOOTERS players club.

you can get free ticket ( value $36.95) to Bobby Slayton stand up comedy show just for signing up :beer: .this new show got a excellent review in feb issue.

also looks like The Amazing Jonathon is winding up his show at the Sahara soon . i advise you catch it while you still can if your going over in near future .

also rumours of Cher rotating with Bette Middler in the old Celine Dion slot at Caesars .tickets for Bette will start from $117

pinkpinkfizz

fifth_ave wrote: »

Update - I just typed in the telephone number on google.com and it brought up a link for the following website. Looks like it is contacting Papillon directly.

http://www.papillon.com/popris/show_article.aspx?article_id=49&lang=en-US

How strange that they wouldn't honor the code for me, when I was booking direct with them. I think I will take the coupon with me and see what they say on the day?????

thanks

ferf1223

March

trets77 wrote: »

also rumours of Cher rotating with Bette Middler in the old Celine Dion slot at Caesars .tickets for Bette will start from $117

Cher's confirmed and tickets are on sale dates starting in May.

http://www.harrahs.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=CLV&detailName=cher-at-the-colosseum-at-caesars-palace-detail&eventTitle=Cher%20at%20The%20Colosseum%20at%20Caesars%20Palace

And last I read Elton John will still also be doing shows at the venue.

atro1

May

Time is running away with us, not got this- not got that-spect it will all come together tho!

Best place at the moment for changing stirling to Dollars?


Are these 100 free things to do LAS VEGAS + tons DISCOUNT COUPONS</IMG> on Ebay any good?

pinkpinkfizz

Hi Atro1,

I went to the Las Vegas leisure guide and got a load of coupons printed off to take with me.

click here http://www.lasvegas-nv.com/las-vegas-coupons.htm

It was posted on here (I'm sure) a few pages back so perhaps you already have these.

I'm starting to look at players clubs and what to sign up for, but I have not one single clue about casinos, games, chips??.... ehm....:o .... any tips?? lol

I know this is probably going to be the daftest question ever asked on ANY vegas forum but do you play with money in the casinos? as in real money into the machines? or is it all on a card that you put funds into? I am trying to save my embarassment now by trying to make it sound like I have some idea, lol help?!

:cool:

Stew68

Pinkpinkfizz,

Not been myself yet, 95 days and counting!! But i'm sure that slot machines, video poker etc all take cash, quarters, dollars and such. Table games you probably need chips for. I'm sure somebody else can give the definitive answer, but the casinos want to catch you walking past with cash in your pocket not make you go to a booth to change cash into chips.

Got to train myself to keep walking past so I can see the sights!!

Stew

PS No question is ever daft if you don't know the answer.

pebblesmax

November/December

pinkpinkfizz wrote: »

I'm starting to look at players clubs and what to sign up for, but I have not one single clue about casinos, games, chips??.... ehm....:o .... any tips?? lol

I know this is probably going to be the daftest question ever asked on ANY vegas forum but do you play with money in the casinos? as in real money into the machines? or is it all on a card that you put funds into? I am trying to save my embarassment now by trying to make it sound like I have some idea, lol help?!

:cool:

Yes you put money in the machines to begin with. Usually dollar bills, but there are some old machines that will accept coins too. They are a dying breed though.

What you get out if you win is a ticket that you can redeem at either a cashier or at a ticket machine. Most machines are what they call TITO (ticket in ticket out) So if you put in $20 and then decide you don't like that particular machine, you just cash out, take your ticket and put it in the next machine you want to play on.

Table games are usually played with chips that you can either get at the table or from the cashier.

Hope that helps a little.