The Las Vegas Thread and MSE guide

ferf1223

March

Atomised wrote: »

My birthday is in July:eek:
I would love to see Las Vegas but I think the weather would send OH into shock. I thought most people stayed indoors when visiting vegas?

Personally, we wouldn't do it - but perhaps you can convince your OH that it's your birthday and what you want to do and use that angle? It seems like plent of others think it's fine so perhaps we're in the minority

We're inside a lot, but we spend a lot of time moving around and just find that some of the normal things we do are really not great in that kind of heat...the walk from Bally's to Ellis Island was horrendous for us in June...between the heat and the exhaust fumes it was really not nice.

And I have to ask - your signature...reference to the original song or Priscilla, the musical? If the latter, saw it in Sydney and thought it was brilliant.

stoneman

May

doodle_bug wrote: »

Big downer was 2 of my cases have been ruined by bad handling on the way back, saw the Philly handlers from the plane and they have zero respect for peoples property, got a claim form from Man airport so see what they do.

Philly is my home town, and known as the lost luggage capital of the world:rolleyes:

stoneman

May

STSAVER wrote: »

Was in LV during August and one day a taxi driver informed us that it had been 120f earlier that day!

He was spinning a yarn, the hottest day in Vegas was in July 2005, 117 degrees, we were there. All week it was around 115, then on the 19th. it got up to 117, we were staying in the Luxor and the Brits were sitting around the pool all day:T

stoneman

May

TangoBunny wrote: »

Which hotels have the best lounge bars ???
Last trip we didn't pay any attention to what was going on in the bars because we had our daughter with us we couldn't stay anyway....next trip I want to take full advantage......so which ones do you prefer

The ones with V/P screens on the bar:D

stoneman

May

funkyfin2000 wrote: »

Excellent work!!!!

Room looks ok, pity no flat screen telly etc, not up to ceasers standard but looks ok!

the tub looks pretty coooll!!!!!!!! ayee

Ferfs pics do not really show how big that room is. We love the Luxor especially the pyramid rooms. does the place look either dark or run down in those photos?? no. Never understood people saying that, there are a lot worse rooms in Vegas that cost more, we just stayed in one!!
The casino area is really cool now, went in there last week and hardly recognised the place. They have a lounge called Flight that is out of this world. Even a B/J table with a large settee around it, and $10 minimum

WestHamDaz

sturll wrote: »

.....That was obviously before i realised how pointless flying club was (and i have 150k miles)

cant agree with that. ive used my miles that ive accrued on business trips over the last year to get over £5000 worth of flight to LA next year for £1330 + miles

If you've got 150k's worth of miles i cant see how you think they're pointless

stoneman

May

I am going for that medal:j

soreeyes

First time in Vegas, 9 days in mid August.
Flew Canadian Airways via Vancouver (returned via Toronto ).Can highly recommend Plenty of leg room and attentive cabin staff.
Stayed at Bally's. North tower. $25 trick worked just fine. (thanks for that one everybody). Again highly recommend.
All in all a fabulous trip and thanks again to all those who contribute to this thread, your hints, tips and recommendations were truly priceless.:T

redrichie2001

January/February

ferf - Hi its Luxor from Open Vegas, I dont post on here as often as I do on Open Vegas, but Hi! :beer:

viktory

Evening all - great thread!

I have been thinking about a trip to Vegas to celebrate my 40th in 18 months or so. My son wants to come with us and will be just 19. We know he won't be able to drink alcohol but will he be barred from the Casino's as well?

TIA.