The Las Vegas Thread and MSE guide

Trust_2

July

I can not understand why there is not more offers on hotel rooms at the moment just got back and the place is very quiet (Except weekends) compared to what it used to be like.

I am back out in a week, supprised they are not dropping the prices to force people in!

Started advertising the New Wynne, hotel Encore, anyone seen any good deals for Feb?

stoneman

May

cjcooper wrote: »

thanks for the tips guys, will let you all know how we get on.

we are going on the 6th october

A couple of other things. We complained that our room hadn't been cleaned properly when we arrived, so they upgraded us to a corner 1 bed suite, so you might try and play your face a bit if that way inclined. Also, if you are taking a car, it is valet ony at the Sig. so factor in all the tips that you will shell out whenever you want your car. tower 3 is our favorite as it is only a 5 mnute walk to Planet Ho, and from there the strip

amrad

Baz wrote: »

Guys, I'm just about to book my car for the trip from vegas to the canyon. We are going for the nights of 11th Oct and 12th Oct.

My question is do I go for a convertible or not? Booking through airline network the other option is a Chyrsler 300.

The typical weather charts suggests it may be worthwhile but the odd comment on here suggests otherwise. Also its easier to see the views with the top down but if its too cold then we would be sacrificing the better vehicle for a sebring.

So yah or nay?

Thanks.

If you can afford it I would definitely go for the convertible. Unfortunately it was out of our budget, but if you're only hiring for a day or two and theres a few of you it could well be worth it.

Baz_2

amrad wrote: »

If you can afford it I would definitely go for the convertible. Unfortunately it was out of our budget, but if you're only hiring for a day or two and theres a few of you it could well be worth it.

Its not cost thats the issue. If we dont go for the convertible we will get a similar priced non convertible. The issue is if the weather suits one at that time of year or not.

If the weather is too cold for one then I would rather get the 300, but as I said the charts suggest its warm still but Ive heard others say its very cold.

Froggitt

End November 2007, weather was sunny and "long shirtsleeve" weather. Bl00dy cold getting out of the pool though. Month an a half earlier.......go for the Sebring.

ferf1223

March

Baz wrote: »

Its not cost thats the issue. If we dont go for the convertible we will get a similar priced non convertible. The issue is if the weather suits one at that time of year or not.

If the weather is too cold for one then I would rather get the 300, but as I said the charts suggest its warm still but Ive heard others say its very cold.

it's very cold in the evenings, night, early morning at the GC that time of year (we'll be there 10 days after you and evening temps are at or about freezing). Daytime might be nice enough though, so maybe it depends on when you'll be doing the bulk of the driving to and from.

winner3131

Looking at the BMI sale it seems the sale prices for my selected dates have dropped to under £400pp (from nearly £600) from Manchester via Chicago. How does BMI's service via this route compare to United or NWA from London? The prices are pretty much the same but we're interested in how the legroom, seat pitch etc compares as we're conscious of going with the best overall flight experience (as we're both larger than average for want of a better expression). If theres little difference BMI would probably be preferable as Manchester is a lot closer to home than London.

WestHamDaz

Ive just booked my flights for next year.

We're going heathrow to LA then onto Vegas.

Economy tickets with Virgin £665, then upgradeed to UC on the way out for 30k virgin miles each.

Once Ive completed a couple of work trips I'l lhave enough miles to then upgrade the return leg from LA to UC.

So that will be 2 x UC returns to LAX for £665 per person.

And yes, I am feeling rather smug about it this afternoon.

Pounds saved = £1000's

Brownie points scored with the future mrs daz = Millions

ferf1223

March

winner3131 wrote: »

Looking at the BMI sale it seems the sale prices for my selected dates have dropped to under £400pp (from nearly £600) from Manchester via Chicago. How does BMI's service via this route compare to United or NWA from London? The prices are pretty much the same but we're interested in how the legroom, seat pitch etc compares as we're conscious of going with the best overall flight experience (as we're both larger than average for want of a better expression). If theres little difference BMI would probably be preferable as Manchester is a lot closer to home than London.

You can check www.seatguru.com for details of the various different planes involved if no one has flown on the various airlines to give you a comparison.

ferf1223

March

WestHamDaz wrote: »

Economy tickets with Virgin £665, then upgradeed to UC on the way out for 30k virgin miles each.

Interesting. Can I ask what type of fare you chose initially? Only ask because I think you can only upgrade from certain class of tickets - so have never looked into it too much as I was always afraid I would screw up the original purchase and be stuck with overpriced economy seats which I couldn't upgrade using miles.

This is a very interesting idea for us so appreciate the input.