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findingnine	Mar 13 2009, 02:45 AM Post #1
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4705 Joined: 24-August 06 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 14300	Seems like the Most likely destination, but always seem to put it off. Who's made a special trip there? Was it worth it? Did you leave your secrets there? -------------------- This is all I got. I couldn't make this up

mmbcross	Mar 13 2009, 08:25 AM Post #2
Tripper Group: Local Expert Posts: 2002 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 2195	I've cashed in on the Las Vegas bargain airfares and used it as a jump-off point for the Grand Canyon, northern Arizona and other western national parks. As long as you don't squander your money in the casinos, it's a damn inexpensive destination too. No secrets I'm afraid. Sorry. -------------------- .

starlagurl	Mar 13 2009, 08:52 AM Post #3
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	My mom and dad went with their friends. They stayed at the "Hooters" hotel...yeah... I don' t know if they created any secrets... I'm not too enthusiastic about Vegas, but I guess I would stop for a night if I was driving through. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

kitkatgo	Mar 13 2009, 12:05 PM Post #4
Navigator Group: Local Expert Posts: 1367 Joined: 21-August 06 From: Southern California Member No.: 13816	Oh, gosh, VEGAS... I have to say, I LOVE the tag line, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" --it's brilliant! I've been there several times, mainly because my husband has had to go for business. But do I really LIKE Vegas? Not really. I don't care to gamble. I have to have money put in my hand and someone push me down in a seat to get me to gamble. Of course, then it's kinda fun, but I only spend whatever money I started with, 'cause it's just not worth putting more and more $$ in those machines. I'm too old now to be a big partier, and I get pissed off when everyone else keeps me awake 'til 4 am (stay at Mandalay Bay if you want to experience that). So that leaves shows and restaurants. Last time we had to go out that way (what? a month ago?) I specifically picked a place to stay in Lake Las Vegas...away from the strip, and not a one-armed bandit in sight! BUT, all that said, it is a fun place, and you should experience it at least once! -------------------- ~Kit California Local Expert Visit my travel blogs: http://www.travelpod.com/members/kitkatgo

polydemic	Mar 13 2009, 04:13 PM Post #5
Tourist Group: Members Posts: 586 Joined: 14-July 08 From: Seattle, Washington, USA Member No.: 212482 Nominate me as a Local Expert	I also avoided the gambling when I was there, finding so much else to see & do. So I found it a very inexpensive vacation. As for secrets, I'm getting too old to do anything scandelous. -------------------- All the earth is my home and each nation a different room in the same house.

jeremystravels	Mar 13 2009, 05:47 PM Post #6
Commuter Group: Local Expert Posts: 613 Joined: 26-July 08 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 217489	QUOTE(findingnine @ Mar 13 2009, 03:45 AM) Seems like the Most likely destination, but always seem to put it off. Who's made a special trip there? Was it worth it? Did you leave your secrets there? Yes, Yes, and Yes. My secret is the Imperial Palace. Unless you can find any specials that make one of the top hotels crazy cheap (there are some really good ones floating around right now) you can get rooms at the Imperial Palace for $50 a night on weeknights and about $100 a night on weekends which, for a hotel on the main strip, is very cheap. That's about the only good thing for the hotel compared to what the others offer. Well, that, they do give Jager Bombs at the slot machines if you ask. -------------------- Local Expert for Ohio, USA Next Countries: May 2010: Banff National Park - Canada Planning RTW in 2010-2011 for Asia and South America - coverage here

findingnine	Mar 13 2009, 05:54 PM Post #7
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4705 Joined: 24-August 06 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 14300	QUOTE(jeremystravels @ Mar 13 2009, 06:47 PM) they do give Jager Bombs at the slot machines if you ask. Giddy uppa! -------------------- This is all I got. I couldn't make this up

smalltowntravel	Mar 13 2009, 06:06 PM Post #8
Wanderer Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 28-February 09 From: Georgetown TX and Spring Valley OH Member No.: 271167 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Took grown sons (25ish) to Vegas over Thanksgiving holidays a year ago. Had a lovely stay at the Mirage and found it an inexpensive vacation. Many places to walk and see, nickel slots make the money last, and care free atmosphere made it enjoyable for all of us.

big_red_truck	Mar 14 2009, 09:01 AM Post #9
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 402 Joined: 12-October 07 From: In the process of moving, but Currently in...Huntsville, AL Member No.: 97423	I went to go visit a buddy of mine there last year. We spent a total of about an hour in the casino...then the rest of the time was spent going out to Red Rock Canyon and climbing, going to the firing range and renting a bunch of different guns to try, and walking around the strip. Here's a link if you're interested -------------------- Currently traveling the world for work...with a few extra fiddleybits thrown in to keep it new...it's the cheapest way to go!!! Quote from my friend Chuck, who spent 5 months riding his bicycle all the way around the USA - "Nobody says you have to order an entree in the restaurant of life, you'll only be here once! Order the sampler, try as many as you can before you're full; odds are one (of) the items on this menu does more for you than you ever thought. And if I'm wrong, tell the waiter that his menu sucks, throw the cook aside and invent your own masterpiece. Just pour 'em all in, all your favorite ingredients. With enough imagination, any combination will work -- there are no recipes for the paths still awaiting discovery." Most current Travelogue - Click Here My Travelogues - Click Here Our Couchsurfing profile

findingnine	Mar 14 2009, 11:25 AM Post #10
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4705 Joined: 24-August 06 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 14300	What kind of Climbing? -------------------- This is all I got. I couldn't make this up

sianeth	Mar 14 2009, 02:22 PM Post #11
Jet Setter Group: Local Expert Posts: 2643 Joined: 9-June 07 From: Edinburgh, Scotland Member No.: 60100	Yeah, I've been there... all these flash hotels and I stayed in the Motel 6 I think I was a little too young to appreciate it tbh, but still, it does have to be seen to be believed!

jeremystravels	Mar 14 2009, 03:36 PM Post #12
Commuter Group: Local Expert Posts: 613 Joined: 26-July 08 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 217489	Just give me the Bellagio fountains and I am happy... hence my picture. -------------------- Local Expert for Ohio, USA Next Countries: May 2010: Banff National Park - Canada Planning RTW in 2010-2011 for Asia and South America - coverage here

big_red_truck	Mar 15 2009, 09:21 AM Post #13
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 402 Joined: 12-October 07 From: In the process of moving, but Currently in...Huntsville, AL Member No.: 97423	QUOTE(findingnine @ Mar 14 2009, 12:25 PM) What kind of Climbing? I don't know exactly what you'd call it, it wasn't vertical rock climbing like in one of the pictures of the link on my previous post. We were going up 45 and 60deg angles going up as far as we wanted. It was way more than hiking, but not true rock climbing IMO. @Jeremy Yeah, the Bellagio's fountains were impressive. Though I also got to see the guy in the little motorboat trolling around the lagoon picking up trash! How do you get a job like that??? -------------------- Currently traveling the world for work...with a few extra fiddleybits thrown in to keep it new...it's the cheapest way to go!!! Quote from my friend Chuck, who spent 5 months riding his bicycle all the way around the USA - "Nobody says you have to order an entree in the restaurant of life, you'll only be here once! Order the sampler, try as many as you can before you're full; odds are one (of) the items on this menu does more for you than you ever thought. And if I'm wrong, tell the waiter that his menu sucks, throw the cook aside and invent your own masterpiece. Just pour 'em all in, all your favorite ingredients. With enough imagination, any combination will work -- there are no recipes for the paths still awaiting discovery." Most current Travelogue - Click Here My Travelogues - Click Here Our Couchsurfing profile

exploreamerica	Mar 15 2009, 05:27 PM Post #14
Planet Pioneer Group: Members Posts: 2073 Joined: 15-January 07 From: Miramar, Florida, U.S.A. Member No.: 34506 Nominate me as a Local Expert	I love Vegas! It ranks only 2nd to Key West as places I've visited the most. It is fun for anyone and with that variety every time you go can be a different experience. Vegas can be thrilling without ever seeing a gaming room or drinking with its amazing hotels and pools, restaurants and on the Strip alone you can go on roller coasters, view tigers and an aquarium. As an adult, there is so much trouble to have from unique bar after unique bar to all kinds of shows. On our honeymoon we stayed at Mandalay Bay and we never had to leave. It has a ton of pools and a manmade beach with waves in the swimming pool! The place had so many bars such a Russian bar with the bar made from ice, a rum bar and a tequila bar. There are also endless delicious restaurants. This hotel has its own aquarium. And the spa was the best one I have ever been too. All of this was just inside of the hotel!! I love eating at the Nine, seeing a Cirque Doleil or Penn and Teller show. And the poker tables!!!!! What's not to love?? -------------------- Stuart Visit my brand new summer trip to China, Malaysia, India and Egypt Visit all of my Travelogues A collection of all my worldwide travels over the course of my lifetime My latest of three separate solo U.S. road trips QUOTE Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness. Broad, wholesome views cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth. By mark twain

starlagurl	Mar 16 2009, 09:01 AM Post #15
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Are there any nice spas there? Also, I heard that a good day trip would be the surrounding desert and the Grand Canyon, yes? -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

skylab	Mar 16 2009, 09:19 AM Post #16
World Traveler Group: Members Posts: 1042 Joined: 19-August 08 From: Buenos Aires Member No.: 228012 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Forget the gambling.. I'd just party my entire time there. lol -------------------- DJSkylab.com: My blog :) ArtOfBackpacking.com: Backpacking Independent International Traveler Facebook "They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." -Andy Warhol "My body has certainly wandered a good deal, but I have an uneasy suspicion that my mind has not wandered enough." -Noel Coward

jeremystravels	Mar 16 2009, 09:26 AM Post #17
Commuter Group: Local Expert Posts: 613 Joined: 26-July 08 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 217489	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Mar 16 2009, 10:01 AM) Are there any nice spas there? Also, I heard that a good day trip would be the surrounding desert and the Grand Canyon, yes? I am sure there are tons of nice spas, but all probably really expensive given the price of everything else. The Grand Canyon is a decent drive from what i've seen, about 300 miles, I think it would almost require a night there to do it proper especially if you want to hike it at all. Red Rock Canyon is supposed to be really good for hiking and is a bit closer that can be done in a single day out from Vegas. -------------------- Local Expert for Ohio, USA Next Countries: May 2010: Banff National Park - Canada Planning RTW in 2010-2011 for Asia and South America - coverage here

kitkatgo	Mar 16 2009, 11:51 AM Post #18
Navigator Group: Local Expert Posts: 1367 Joined: 21-August 06 From: Southern California Member No.: 13816	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Mar 16 2009, 07:01 AM) Are there any nice spas there? Also, I heard that a good day trip would be the surrounding desert and the Grand Canyon, yes? Spas? Did someone say spas? The Venetian has the Canyon Ranch Spa which is one of the best I've been to--it's my favorite actually. There is also an adjacent cafe with delicious, HEALTHY food (that's where I eat instead of calling for room service). The menu tells you how many calories, carbs, if its vegetarian, etc. For the spa, you have to buy a day pass, but you can use the facility (gym stuff and all that) AND take all kinds of great classes. Then if you want to do spa treatments, those are fantastic as well. And I do believe there are plenty of excursions you can take from Vegas as well...hiking tours, rafting tours, heli tours, etc out to the desert and Grand Canyon. -------------------- ~Kit California Local Expert Visit my travel blogs: http://www.travelpod.com/members/kitkatgo

starlagurl	Mar 16 2009, 12:02 PM Post #19
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Mmmmm spas.... thanks for the tips. I think this calls for a new topic... -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

travelmonster	Mar 17 2009, 09:26 AM Post #20
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4691 Joined: 28-October 07 From: England Member No.: 101826	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Mar 16 2009, 02:01 PM) Are there any nice spas there? Also, I heard that a good day trip would be the surrounding desert and the Grand Canyon, yes? Yep, me and John got married in Las Vegas and the next day we took a flight to the grand canyon - it took an hour to get there. -------------------- In Search Of ........... "Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment sparkling like a star in our hand -- and melting like a snowflake" - Marie Beynon Ray

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