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Now I know this is not a Florida question so if removed I know why,
Can anyone tell me/ or have they been to Las Vegas around Xmas, we were thinking of going for a week, but the weather charts look cool, however I have been told by a Vegas rep that it is warm during the day and cold at night, any info appreciated.
BMI are doing a trial so I have heard flying direct from Manchester Oh how I wish it was direct to Florida!!
Thank you
Nostromo
14-09-2004, 23:12
We went to Las Vegas for Millenium New Years celebration. We started out in suits but were soon in shirtsleeves as the street party started. It is never 'cool' in LV except in AC rooms, particularly for the Brits. You might want a windbreaker for the night but certainly not more.
Ray&Sarah
14-09-2004, 23:15
Haven't been at Christmas but can't imagine that it would be cold in the day. In the heat of the summer its really too hot to be outside for too long. Should imagine that it would be quite pleasant in December.[msnsmile2]
Yes we thought it would be nice, we have been in the summer and it is too hot so we thought this we be a good time to have a break and we the Direct flight and the cheap hotel rooms!!!! I just did not want to swap one cold place for another if you know what I mean, mind you our son age 8 says I want to be home for Christmas whereas we would not- ha ha.[msnsmile]
Cruella DeVilla
15-09-2004, 00:26
We got married in Las Vegas beginning on January 2001. I was not warm but it was not freeezing cold either.
Its reasonably cool, around 60f max so you would expect to take a couple of jumpers - it can also be pretty wet. If you thinking of going further out to the Grand Canyon, definately wrap up as it can be very cold and snowing there on the canyon floor in December.
Nostromo
15-09-2004, 02:15
Mind you, when we went it was Millenium Eve and the weather was probably artificially warmed up by the massive crowds and all those lights and fireworks. Anyway, by midnight we would not have bothered if it was twenty below zero. ;);)
allyjack
15-09-2004, 02:50
Was there Jan 5-9 last year. Warm enough during the day coldish at night but I was in a dress one night and didn't freeze - alcohol helped of course. needed a jacket the first night when at outdoor party for event the conference I wa at had.
Kind of like a nice autumn day at home.
McjohnjM
15-09-2004, 19:53
We went on December 4th for 7 nights and it was a good temperature during the day, shorts and T-shirts but you certainly needed a jumper or light jacket at night as the temperature dropped quite a bit
John Mc
flyrr100
16-09-2004, 18:33
I lived in Vegas for 4 years. December nights are cold. At least cold by Nevada standards. You'll need a jacket. The daytime temps are around 50-70. No super hot days but good enough to play in the pool. You'll see alot of snow on the mountains. The snow level falls to around 3000' in the winter. Vegas is around 2200'asl. Especially Mt. Charleston. But don't let that put you off. There's a lodge up there well worth the drive.
How are you getting there? Southwest Airlines have some super cheap fares right now from most US Gateway cities.
Have fun.
In dec it will be cold at night and warmish during the day. If you travel out of LV you can actually ski in the winter. How cool is that!!
DOM
Ray&Sarah
16-09-2004, 20:39
Didn't they have snow in LV this year sometime!!!:D
Nostromo
16-09-2004, 20:47
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
Didn't they have snow in LV this year sometime!!!:D
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Yes, but only within the casinos! :D:D:D
Ray&Sarah
16-09-2004, 20:51
Loved the slot machines in the Casinos, especially as I won $375 on one, took the money and ran. We weren't exactly gambling mad, think we spent about $50 between 2 of us in a week. My favourtie hotel had to be Caesars Palace, absolutely amazing.[msnsmile2]
Nostromo
16-09-2004, 21:04
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
My favourtie hotel had to be Caesars Palace, absolutely amazing.[msnsmile2]
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Without the slightest doubt, Caesar's Palace is the best Hotel / Casino in Las Vegas and it will be very hard to beat. The Mirage comes a close second though. I found Bellagio and The Venetian too uppity for LV's informal setting, lacking the 'vibe' of the other two ( and Rio, which I would put third on my 'best in LV' list).
CarolAnn
16-09-2004, 21:05
Ok! On my list to do:)
Ray&Sarah
16-09-2004, 21:08
Don't miss the Bellagio fountians if you go to LV there are amazing.[msnsmile2][msncool]
Nostromo
16-09-2004, 21:14
I often wondered; in terms of today's real estate value, how would Las Vegas' 'Strip' compare with, say, WDW property in Orlando? (If we theoretically assume that The Strip is owned by a single organisation like Disney) Anybody have any idea?
Ray&Sarah
16-09-2004, 22:59
Wouldn't like to hazard a guess as to the value of "The Strip" must be worth an absolute fortune.[msnoo]
E. Cosgrove
16-09-2004, 23:15
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Nostromo
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
My favourtie hotel had to be Caesars Palace, absolutely amazing.[msnsmile2]
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Without the slightest doubt, Caesar's Palace is the best Hotel / Casino in Las Vegas and it will be very hard to beat. The Mirage comes a close second though. I found Bellagio and The Venetian too uppity for LV's informal setting, lacking the 'vibe' of the other two ( and Rio, which I would put third on my 'best in LV' list).
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Rio does a great breakfast buffet!! Have to disagree about Bellagio, we have stayed there and at Caesars and thought Bellagio was much nicer especially rooms and pool area. Caesars did "bump" us on our first reserved night in favour of conference delegates paying big bucks for room rates. They sent us to a suite in the Luxor, room was great but I found the hotel too dark. WE have stayed at MGM and New York New York as well but Bellagio is still my favourite.
Nostromo
17-09-2004, 00:18
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by E. Cosgrove[brBellagio is still my favourite.
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Don't gey me wrong; Bellagio is a nice Hotel and the Dancing Fountains outside are very good. But the reason I would not say there is partly personal. The Italian Village theme does nothing for me while something like the Polynesian setting of The Mirage or the Hot Latin theme of Rio strikes the right chords.
Bellagio and The Venetian are too much grandeur with less colourful life which one would expect on a visit to Las Vegas. Those two would be wonderful somewhere like New York or San Francisco, but in LV I would prefer something more lively where I can let my hair down and be merry. That is where Caesar's Palace scores over the others - start with their incomparable Forum Shopping Arcade with its 'Night for Day' theme.
Ray&Sarah
17-09-2004, 00:36
The forum arcade is absolutely fantastic, never expected to find a shopping arcade within the walls of a hotel.[msnsmile2]
Nostromo
17-09-2004, 00:42
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
The forum arcade is absolutely fantastic, never expected to find a shopping arcade within the walls of a hotel.[msnsmile2]
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Their cration of a night sky during the day and vice versa is very imaginative. The 'sky' looks more realistic than even the one at Mexico pavilion of Epcot.
E. Cosgrove
17-09-2004, 00:43
The ceiling with the changing light, you believe you are out doors don't you. Also in Aladdin there is an Italian restaurant which makes you believe you are dining outside, you have to keep telling yourself you are INSIDE an enormous hotel!!!:D
Ray&Sarah
17-09-2004, 00:46
We were also amazed by the Venetian, didn't do the gondola rida though as we thought it was a bit of a rip off and couldn't imagine it being romantic with people all around you.:)
Michele L
17-09-2004, 02:53
my thoughts are just go and enjoy, splash out on a hotel on the strip it is worth every penny. I love Vegas and everyone has to go!!!!!!!
michele
We love the Forum at Caesars, I haven't seen the new Aladdin (we were there on the night that it opened, but getting on a flight home at 6pm when it opened at 7pm[msncry]), but the Forum ceiling is much more effective than the shopping plaza at the Venetian. I feel that the Venetian St Mark's Square is just too big and it makes it very echoey (sp?) and therefore the illusion is destroyed.
Our favourite hotel is the Monte Carlo. It is a little smaller (only three thousand rooms if memory serves correct) and feels a little more personal, plus it has a microbrewery in it! One good thing about while you are gaming there is that you can have the microbrewed beers as your complementary drinks (so I am realibly informed[msnwink]).
As far as property values I was under the impression that the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard ("The Strip") and Tropicana Avenue is the highest valued intersection in at least the US, if not the world.
Mrs MTP finds that even during the Summer she needs to have something warmer to wear in the evenings for while on the casin floors due to the air-conditioning (do you think they keep it coolish with a high oxygen content on purpose?).
We are hoping to do a 7-10 night break in Vegas next year (without kids) to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary. We first encountered las Vegas during our honeymoon when we were travelling coast to coast on Amtrack. Our last trip was four years ago and it was what spurred us to book our first Florida holiday (perhaps a little guilt for leaving our daughter for a week). For those that can't wait to see Vegas again try out www.lasvegas360.com.
Don't forget that, like Florida, there is a whole load of other wonderous things around Vegas, Nevada and on into Arizona that are well worth seeing and not too far away.
If you are going to go to Vegas and you do wish to gamble then please allocate a gaming budget which are happy to loose and stick to it. It is quite scary and saddening to watch what some people lose. We feel that what we have spent on gambling in an evening is no more or less that we would have spent on drinks/entertainment and a lot of that is complementary in Vegas (even just the people watching!).
I forgot, I forgot ... Las Vegas is a great city for upgrades.
At the Rio Hotel we were upgraded in our room. At check-in I asked if our room had a jacuzzi and the clerk said that it didn't. I said not to worry, just a friend had stayed at the Rio and had had a really nice room with a jacuzzi. The clerk tapped away at the keyboard and then looked up and said "Do you mind being upgraded for one night?" (we were staying for three), we said no. She then said "I think you will like this room, something to tell your friend". What a room! The Rio has got a new tower that is kidney shaped (or was new-ish then) the room we had was on the twentysomethingth floor and was at one end of the floor. The end room was a suite which was semi-cirular (as it is at one tip of the kidney shape) and had 180 degree ceiling to floor windows. It was huge - lounge, kitchen, dining area, bedroom, huge bathroom with steam shower and jacuzzi by the window. For $79+tax!
We have also been upgraded twice at the Monte Carlo to the concierge floor. The rooms are the same, but there is a suite where during the day there is a mini-buffet of fresh fruits, juices, cheeses and meats (a bit like a continental breakfast), then in the evening it switches to wine and nibbles. For $49+tax.
Las Vegas is a town where tipping can also work well (I know this has been heatedly debated before on the forums), during the likes of Comdex there are a lot of people in town on company expense accounts where tipping can be minimal, therefore tipping is very warmly received and gets you an excellent level of service.
Been wanting to go to Vegas for years only question really is, IS it suitable for kids (13,13,11) heard can be quite sleezy in places, and is there enough to do for a week/10days?
Nostromo
17-09-2004, 17:44
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by alfie
Been wanting to go to Vegas for years only question really is, IS it suitable for kids (13,13,11) heard can be quite sleezy in places, and is there enough to do for a week/10days?
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Las Vegas is now far more family friendly than it used to be. There will be quite a lot to do for your kids. Obviously, some places are more kid-friendly than others and you will have to check individually.
For a start MGM Grand is probably the most family orientated casino/resort, with New York, New York and The Stratosphere not far behind. As for the shows, you will have to check closer to the time of your visit; most of them specify if they are suitable for kids or otherwise. If in doubt, you can always ask before booking (which is usually necessary for popular shows). For exanple, the sadly discontinued (due to Roy's accident) Siegfried & Roy is probably the greatest show ever hosted in LV and 100% suitable for kids. Your kids will also love the Star Trek Experience at the LV Hilton.
I think 4 or 5 days is enough at Las Vegas per se. Irrespective of where you are staying, you can visit any Casino, even if it is 'just to see'. So, it is best to start at one end of the strip and work your way slowly to the other, reserving a day & night to "Glitter Gulch" downtown. The 'Fremont Street Experience' there is another attraction which everyone will enjoy.
Always carry a lot of water and take it slowly. Walking distances in Las Vegas are very misleading and places are always much further away than it appears at first glance.
But you do need to keep 10 days for the full visit to the area. This is because Las Vegas is the ideal jump-off point to the greatest natural attraction in the world - Grand Canyon. There is a flight between the two places - or you can do the drive. Driving is better because it allows you to visit the Canyon's North Rim, a totally different and in some ways much better experience. Two nights at each rim would be ideal.
Hope this helps.
Ray&Sarah
17-09-2004, 21:21
The Grand Canyon is one of those must see experiences whilst in LV. We took a flight out to it, booked it over the internet before we went. It was a brilliant experience.[msnsmile2]
Andy & Arlene
19-09-2004, 14:01
We went for a week to Vegas the week before xmas last year. As has already been said, the weather was ok during the day but cooler at night. We stayed in the Aladdin. Fantastic hotel with a lovely shopping arcade.
However, we had our 3 kids with us and half way thru the week the were starting to get bored. They didn't want to go to the Grand Canyon, so apart from the shopping and walking round all the lovely hotels on the strip there was not much for them to do. I would not take them back with us if we were to go again. If they even lingered for a few seconds in the casinos, security were right on them and they were told to move on.
A great hotel if you do have children is the Circus Circus at the far end of the strip. Apart from the circus, there is a massive arcade and a mini theme park. However, the rooms in this hotel are pretty basic compared to the other hotels and it does look a bit run down. But apart from that, our lot did enjoy it and we came home with loads of cuddly toys they had won. It was good also because we could leave them to play in the arcade while we had a go on the slots. You could only do this with older children though.
Certainly a great place to see. All the hotels were great. I spent ages looking for a hotel and the reason we picked the Aladdin was that the rooms had computers in them, as we needed access to the internet.
Ray&Sarah
19-09-2004, 15:09
We stayed at Circus Circus and our boys were well catered for with the Theme Park, allowing us to use the slot machines, as Arlene says they were soon moved on if they loitered anywhere near the slot machines.
As to the rooms being a bit basic, we can't compare it with other LV hotels as we haven't stayed in any, if we go back we will definately stay at Caesars Palace and probably not take the boys. However when we compare it to the hotel that we stayed in when we moved onto LA, Circus Circus was the lap of luxury![msnwink]:D
Yes LV is a place for kids. We have been twice now and our kids were younger the first time and teenagers the second. You cannot expect to get much gambling done, if that is your thing, as the kids are not allowed to linger in the Casinos, but there is so much else to do. Everyone should have a trip to the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam at least once in their life, and there are lots of other fun things to do, such as indoor theme park at Cirus Circus, highest ride in the world on the Stratosphere etc.
Just make the trip to LV be one to add on to a longer trip. I would not stay there more than 4 days with kids.
Sue
Thanks to everyone for replys, we have decided to wait and stay in the US longer and tag this on to somewhere else, maybe when the weather is a little warmer, we found loads to do when we were there last and even went back again for 2 weeks mind you we did not have our son then! but we always wanted to take him, as we have already booked for Florida again next summmer maybe it will have to be the year after, hubbie fancies going to Lake Taho, so will maybe do a two centre, on the upside though we are still going away to Tenerife in a platinum hotel so thats something to look forward to.
Once again thanks to all who replied.[msnsmile2]
Going to LV in December. A few of us would like to do the Grand Canyon Flight and were wondering what the cost is and any website info. Thanks in advance. Mark.
E. Cosgrove
02-09-2005, 02:12
Mark, check out
http://www.scenic.com/ or http://www.heliusa.com/ We have used both these companies for tours in the past. If either of the links get censored, send me a DM.
We have just been pricing up going to LV next year along with San Fran New York and Florida but it looks like a no go as far as connecting goes, we wanted to fly from Man but even with an in direct on way to NY every other flight is also via somewhere else making about 10 flights, so its back to the drawing board!!
philsueh
04-09-2005, 00:20
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by ravtino
We have just been pricing up going to LV next year along with San Fran New York and Florida but it looks like a no go as far as connecting goes, we wanted to fly from Man but even with an in direct on way to NY every other flight is also via somewhere else making about 10 flights, so its back to the drawing board!!
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Just get your flights to Orlando perhaps with a stop over in New York.
Then its really easy and cheap to fly return to Vegas. We went in Feb. last year and paid £180 for direct flights and 3 nights in the Golden Nugget. As for the weather it was down to freezing in the day and below in the evenings.
Hey Ravtino,
Did you try Continental? I'm pretty sure you could do an open jawed return Man->New York->San Fran and then Orlando->New York->Man.
This gives you New York either on your way out or on your way back.
All you then need is a San Fran->Las Vegas->Orlando. I'd be amazed if you couldn't put this together with American or South West. I'm sure we've flown Las Vegas direct to Orlando in the past with either of these airlines.
Why not also consider a road trip from San Francisco to Las Vegas. It's a long day's drive (longer if you decide to swing by Yosemite for a night or two) but you go through some fabulous scenary. It's also great driving into Las Vegas after the sun has set. You see the glow on the horizon from about 30 miles away and it slowly gets brighter and brighter the closer you get.
CERICROWLEY
04-09-2005, 03:28
We've been looking at maybe going to LV at Easter break with the kids. Just done San Francisco.
After looking at the best of whatever??? on the Travel programmes on Sky it says that the Mandalay Bay comes out on TOP, has anyone been here, good or bad comments or would you still suggest Caesers Palace and that.
I haven't staid at Mandalay Ceri but when we've been down there for a meal it just doesn't quite seem to work. It tries to be a top notch contender but it doesn't seem to gel the way the likes of Bellagio do. It's also way down the south end of the strip. If you want the best that Las Vegas has to offer then I do think it's a coin toss between Bellagio and Venice depending on personal taste. Haven't had a chance to see the new Wynn place yet but I'm sure it's also gorgeous. My personal fave is still The Mirage.
CERICROWLEY
04-09-2005, 04:26
Thanks Steve.
I will have a look at the facilities on line at both Bellagio and Venetian, but will check at Wynn as well.
Trying to book the flight early while BA still has an offer on flights to intice people back on their planes
We were in Vagas in December and it was quite cold even during the day, but I was not sure that was because we had gone there from Florida. We stayed in Caesars and had a great room we are planning to go again next year. Steve Wynn's hotel which looks fantastic was not finished when we were there, but looking at the website, it looks fabulous with it's own golf course. Would love to stay there![msnsmile2]
Katys Grandad
04-09-2005, 13:04
Had a look around Wynns a couple of months ago. Needless to say it is spectacular but I didn't see anything that you don't see at other hotels (Steve Wynn own a lot of the other properties after all).
We did however see the man himself getting out of his Bentley outside the hotel's on-site Ferrari/Masserati dealership. His security officers were 2 of the biggest men I have ever seen.
Ray&Sarah
04-09-2005, 14:30
We looked around all of the hotels when we were there and Caesars is our favourite, we stayed at Circus Circus, although not one of the plushest it was great for the kids.[msnsmile]
Another good one to stay if you have children is the Excalibar It's between the Luxor and the New york. Rooms were a really good price and quite large and well furnished It also has a lovely big pool and a good buffet restaurant.(contrary to the comments in the brits guide at the time)
ORLANDO_MAGIC
05-09-2005, 01:25
Having recently returned from 2 weeks in Las Vegas i can say for sure that you cant beat the Bellagio for the complete package of hotel,rooms,pool,view,location and service.
Its well worth upgrading to a lake view room if you can afford it as the views specially at night are amazing.
John.
http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums/Data/ORLANDO_MAGIC/200594212450_BELLFOUNTSROOM.jpg
E. Cosgrove
05-09-2005, 01:48
We have stayed at MGM, New York New York, Luxor Caesars and my absolute favourite (as a hotel) Bellagio.
Well we are off to Vegas first week in November. Now after having the luxuary of a villa I cannot bear the thought of staying in the same room as the kids no matter how luxurious the hotel so we have booked into a fantastic 2 bedroom apartment which is not on the strip granted but I have no problem with that as I can vist the hotels and return to my spacious home with all its comforts at the end of the day.
Hotels - YOu can keep em [msnsmile2]
CERICROWLEY
05-09-2005, 02:39
Jan
Let me know how it goes, would be very interested to hear your opinions. Kids/parents two beds one room, might get a little strained.
Well we have tried various options with charter travel and it still looks like a no go, so we may do Las Vegas at easter on its own and fly from Man, this was a stumbling block with the New york unless we went to Heathrow, which I will not do, at least we can go direct to Vegas.
Would have done the drive if it was only the two of us but not with a 10 year old.
Will have to keep on looking or maybe try something diferent.
We didn't want to fly into Orlando but into Fort Myers so we could stay on the gulf coast for a change
jillizzy
05-09-2005, 06:57
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CERICROWLEY
We've been looking at maybe going to LV at Easter break with the kids. Just done San Francisco.
After looking at the best of whatever??? on the Travel programmes on Sky it says that the Mandalay Bay comes out on TOP, has anyone been here, good or bad comments or would you still suggest Caesers Palace and that.
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I stayed at the Four Seasons Mandalay Bay in April this year. It is a fantastic hotel with its own private pool and service (not even available to Mandalay Bay guests). However, if you want to be central to all attractions The Bellagios location couldn't be better.
Jill
We are off to Vegas next Monday!!
We have rented a villa, apparently over 5000 sq ft! I think we will all probably lose each other in the villa. We stayed in another villa last November and it was fantastic. Have stayed in Mandalay Bay and Luxor and my son and his fiancee stayed in Excalibur. All really good hotels, although I did prefer Mandalay Bay to Luxor but hubby preferred the Luxor prices!!!![msnsmile2]
Seeing the picture of the Bellagio waters on here makes me very impatient to get back there. We love it so much but not quite as much as Florida![msnwink]
Katys Grandad
05-09-2005, 11:59
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by ravtino
Well we have tried various options with charter travel and it still looks like a no go, so we may do Las Vegas at easter on its own and fly from Man, this was a stumbling block with the New york unless we went to Heathrow, which I will not do, at least we can go direct to Vegas.
Would have done the drive if it was only the two of us but not with a 10 year old.
Will have to keep on looking or maybe try something diferent.
We didn't want to fly into Orlando but into Fort Myers so we could stay on the gulf coast for a change
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Where is the problem? You can get to Las Vegas with 1 stop from Manchester with a number of airlines and arrive (their time) around 5.00 pm. From there you can fly to Fort Myers with another stop and the same home via New York. I did a similar trip a couple of months ago.
Hve you tried going to Expedia and entering your route under multi-trip? It will give you several options.
Incidentally, there is no direct UK-Fort Myers service so you will have to take at least 1 stop to get there and many of the routings require more stops and even an overnight.
I have flown to Fort Myers many times and on many routes (I'm doing so later this week). If you want to DM me I'll let you know the best options.
I have only ever been to LV once on the Concorde during a round the world trip, its an amazing place[msnwink]
julieanne
05-09-2005, 12:49
I love Las Vegas (nearly as much as Florida [msnwink])
My pick of hotels would be The Bellagio - but there are so many great ones to chose from, I'd like to go enough times to stay in nearly all of them!!
Francine - I'd be interested to know who you have rented your villa through?
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CERICROWLEY
Jan
Let me know how it goes, would be very interested to hear your opinions. Kids/parents two beds one room, might get a little strained.
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Will do Ceri [msnsmile2]
Yes I too would be interested in the villa.:D
ORLANDO_MAGIC
05-09-2005, 23:14
Just finished uploading my Vegas photo's if anyone is interested...
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/viva-las-vegas/LV1.html
Fantastic photos, I really enjoyed looking at them, thank you
E. Cosgrove
06-09-2005, 00:26
Superb pics John, thanks for sharing them[msnsmile2]
Ray&Sarah
06-09-2005, 01:19
Wow, fantastic photos John, really took me back to our visit a couple of years ago, can't wait to go back.[msnsmile2]
alastair
06-09-2005, 01:45
We are planning on spending 3 days in Vegas next April before going to our villa in Orlando. In your experiences is it best to book direct with the hotels or one of the many online websites. Also is it best to book excursions after arrival or before you go eg: Grsnd Canyon flight. Appreciate any advice anyone can offer. Many thanks.
Ray&Sarah
06-09-2005, 03:55
We booked our Grand Canyon trip, by plane, over the internet, very simple and saved worrying that they might not be able to accomodate us, especially if you only have a few days there.
We are planning to do a combo trip next year, Chicago, LV & Our villa, going to book it all over the net. Having done a similar thing last year, just different destinations, I feel more confident about doing it.[msnsmile2]
julieanne
06-09-2005, 13:17
What wonderful photos John - they bring back so many happy memories for me of my trips to Vegas and are way better than any photos I took [msnembarrased]
Thanks so much for sharing them [clap]
ORLANDO_MAGIC
07-09-2005, 01:06
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by alastair
We are planning on spending 3 days in Vegas next April before going to our villa in Orlando. In your experiences is it best to book direct with the hotels or one of the many online websites. Also is it best to book excursions after arrival or before you go eg: Grsnd Canyon flight. Appreciate any advice anyone can offer. Many thanks.
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The Best Advice I Can Offer Regarding Hotels Is To Go To The Various Hotels Own Website And Join Their E.mail List And You Will Then Receive E.mail Offers Which Are Often Cheaper Than You Will Find Anywhere Else.
As Of Tours I Have Done Many Over The Past 2 Years Including 4 To The Grand Canyon And Every Single Time I Booked Before I Got There And Have Not Had Any Problems At all.
I Used A Company Called "LookTours" And Have Always Been Very Happy With Them And Their Prices.
John.
LiesaAnna
07-09-2005, 01:34
lovely lovely photos John!!!
thanks for sharing them with us!!!
alastair
07-09-2005, 01:46
Thank you for the advice and tips. I will have a look at "Look Tours" and register with a few hotels we like the look off. Aladdin seems to have the best prices for our dates at the moment.
Booked through Expedia Dec 7 to Dec 14 staying at the New York New York Hotel and flying direct with Virgin at a cost of £558, which seems a really good price. Have also been advized to book Canyon flights when in Vegas. Can,t wait
WE have booked our Canyon trip too - pick up is 6am![msnoo] Best get an early night [msnwink]
We have now booked for easter and got a great deal from Charter!!! and I certainly shopped around:D:D:D:D:D
Las vegas here we come I am so looking forward to going back[msnwink]
ORLANDO_MAGIC
18-09-2005, 04:38
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by ravtino
We have now booked for easter and got a great deal from Charter!!! and I certainly shopped around:D:D:D:D:D
Las vegas here we come I am so looking forward to going back[msnwink]
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You lucky people...did you just book the flight or the hotel as well,and if so where are you staying?
April is a good time of the year to go as its around 80* most days so not to hot or to cold:D
John.
eagleydo
18-09-2005, 14:28
John, these are great pictures. Just looked at them all, I have a new need now, I need to go to Las Vegas. This is all your fault!! Have to go now! More money, have to work harder.