Las Vegas visit

We hope to visit Las Vegas later this year or early next year.

What is the temperature like in November/ December - or even February?

Any advice on Grand Canyon tours and hotels with a good position on the strip?

The last time we visited we stayed at the Luxor which was nice but quite a long way from everything.

Thanks

Las Vegas visit

We have visited in December and February. Weather was better in February, but best hotel rates in December, as long as it%26#39;s after the rodeo - after the 2nd week.

Even though the weather was better in February, it was fine in December, just need a jacket. It%26#39;s always a nice day in Happy Land!

Las Vegas visit

Cool days and chilly nights. Getting a little warmer in February but don%26#39;t expect pool weather.

Impossible to give hotel advice without the slightest clue about budget. How much per night are you looking to spend?

There is a website www.weather.com and they%26#39;ll have averages for the temps for the year.

I like Mirage because of it%26#39;s central location.

Thanks for the replies,

It seems now that we will probably be visiting mid November.

Just how cool is cool? Is it likely to still be sunny in November?

We were thinking of perhaps a 4 star hotel with decent rooms and a convenient position - not too pricey say around $100/ £150 per night(per room).

Any advice on Grand Canyon trips? South rim or West rim?...

Thanks again

pollylew

Did you mean £100/£150 or did you mean to put the $ sign by that 100? big diff in price between the two!

As Gabby said, a little clarification on your budget requirements is required! Be aware that weekends are WAY more expensive in Vegas. A room that%26#39;s say $99 per night on Sunday through Thursday can easily be $250-300 per night on Friday and Saturday.

Here%26#39;s a link to weather records and averages for November. Remember that these are just averages and apart from the hot summer months weather is never 100% guaranteed in Vegas. It can easily be a lot hotter or cooler than the average for any given day. Check a forecast as you%26#39;re about to pack.

weather.com/outlook/…

Regarding Grand Canyon, avoid the ';West Rim'; at all possible. See the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park for a genuine Grand Canyon experience. Ideally you should spend a night there to fully experience the canyon in all its glory. I%26#39;m sure others will recommend companies to use.

Thanks again,

We will probably be staying for 7 nights and are aware that hotel rates differ from night to night so to avoid more confusion I%26#39;d say we are looking at weekday rates of around $100/150 per room per night and weekend rates around $250. I wasn%26#39;t thinking about the Bellagio or similar because that would be too expensive - but a good quality hotel in the middle of the strip would be fine.

We will visit the South rim - possibly the helicopter tour, but were also wondering about the skywalk - would that be worth a visit?

Any advice on shows etc - we are two older (60+) but very young at heart couples.

we went in june this year and booked direct on the internet for the venetian and got brilliant rates so I would check out all the websites (we paid $189 avaerage a night)we also did a helicopter to canyon with maverick which was brilliant but if you want to do a sunset flight might be worth booking as soon as you arrive or before you go as these sell out very quickly. we also did phantom as my hubbie as never seen but they are completely different to what we have in london but was really good. hope you have a good trip

Thanks everyone

Any ideas for ';must do'; activities... during our 7 day visit?

Hello Pollylou, we are also both 63 (going on 16!) went to Vegas 6 years ago for 5 days, but realized it was not long enough, so guess what?.we are off again in 47 days for 16 days at Signature. I believe this is a very popular hotel with UK people. We love the idea it has a balcony. Not sure you will have time, but we booked for an overnight stay at Holiday Inn express near the Canyon South Rim. It was very very reasonable and includes a continetal breakfast. Have a fab time give us a wave if you spot us we are there from 6th to the 22nd Nov. Ada (Gosport Hampshire UK)