Venetian website down ?

Greetings !

I have been trying to access the Venetian hotel,s website for several days without any luck. Does someone know if the site is down or what is going on ?

Regards

Peter / Sweden

Venetian website down ?

Peter, I just accessed it with no problem at all. www.thevenetian.com

Venetian website down ?

Well, my response was deleted . . . guess I shouldn%26#39;t have given you the Web site address. My guess is . . . gabby%26#39;s will soon disappear too.

OK . . . the Venetian%26#39;s Web site is working. Be sure you have the correct address. Enter Venetian Las Vegas into Google to double check the address you%26#39;re using.

I was surprised when I saw your post had been deleted, coffeemug! I had never seen you post up something even remotely deserving of a deletion!! Strange, strange goings on around TA of late! Hope you read this before it too gets deleted!!

I did ;) Thanks, gabby. Gettin%26#39; tricky to answer questions!

Well ! There is something funny going on !

I have tried to reach the website both from work and home and friends computers, via yahoo, altavista and Google. And used different internetproviders without any luck.

Have Sweden been excluded from accessing the venetian website ? Hey ! I am a IT-supportperson at my work and I dont understand what is going on ?????

Peter

Hi Peter,

I actually had the same thing happen to me for a while, where suddenly from my home computer I couldn%26#39;t access the Venetian website, but from a public computer lab I had no problems. I downloaded the Mozilla Firefox web browser, and this solved my problem. There is something that is funky with that website and it gets finicky sometimes. However, if I try to access the Venetian website now from my regular browser, I have no problem. Yes, it%26#39;s wierd, but I know what you%26#39;re talking about.

seems like the website is down again? for a couple days now.

I just accessed it by typing venetiandotcom. I have noticed that they have been making cosmetic changes to their reservation site, so maybe this has something to do with it? Keep trying and good luck. You might also try smartervegas.com, click on the venetian promo area and maybe that will take you to the venetian site. It%26#39;s worth a try.

lock file

Need a place to listen to Blues Music

I%26#39;m trying to help a friend who wants to listen to Blues Music Oct 11-14. They already checked House of Blues and there%26#39;s punk playing at that time. Does anyone know where in Vegas they can get some good blues music? Thanks!

Need a place to listen to Blues Music

Wander , a good place to start is www.lasvegasblues.org , it%26#39;s the Las Vegas Blues Society , has list of all blues venues in LV plus local band info.

Need a place to listen to Blues Music

a12barblues

Thanks so much!

Wow, thanks for the link.

Usually only have the Sandollar, and occasionally the Bunkhouse

Help Please! The Colosseum-Caesars Palace

I%26#39;m trying to find out if it really matters where you sit in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Looking to get tickets but don%26#39;t want to sit up in the rafters.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Help Please! The Colosseum-Caesars Palace

The first mezzanine seats are great.

Help Please! The Colosseum-Caesars Palace

Thanks JackTarlover,

That%26#39;s kinda where I was thinking. It looks in between and not quite the nose-bleed section.

Sorry-Stupid Question- What does D in DH mean?

I should know this, but I can%26#39;t figure it out. I keep seeing DH and DW, know it means Husband and Wife, just can%26#39;t figure out the D? UGGGHHHHHH

Sorry-Stupid Question- What does D in DH mean?

';Dear'; or sometimes ';Dumb'; - depending on you feel about your significant other at the moment!

Sorry-Stupid Question- What does D in DH mean?

The ';D'; stand for Dear.

In the most affectionate way---- Darling

In a not so affectionate Damn, Dumb,Ditzy you get the idea

Drunk?? Ha Ha oh yea thats only in Vegas

Thank you! I knew that there was no way that many ';Divorced'; couples went on vacation together!

Now, can someone please delete this post so I don%26#39;t feel like an idiot!

Heck No, no delete! This is too funny!

I was gonna mention Darlin%26#39;, but someone else beat me to it! Also, at times it could mean dipsh*it, oh those men, arent they a moody bunch though? ;)

It could also mean %26#39;Deranged%26#39;in the case of my H. I%26#39;d go with ';Da';.

Don%26#39;t ask my wife. She%26#39;ll tell it%26#39;s slang for Richard!

DH = Dense Hardhead

This one fits the situation quite often!

Since this is International Sailor Talk Day, it means ';d@mn h@%%26amp;y';...and since this is a travel forum, TI is a great place to practice that talk...lol

Spa

I am a spa junkie and the Qua at Caesars is the best I%26#39;ve EVER been to and I%26#39;ve traveled oversees and all over the US. CHECK IT OUT....even if you don%26#39;t stay there. I am to the point where I just pay the $40 to use the facilities and workout room and I don%26#39;t even get a treatment. The spa is THAT nice.

Good luck.

I am 34 and my boyfriend and I are into the nightlife. Personally, Planet Hollywood is my favorite of all the hotels now. It%26#39;s really fun and a great location. Everything is new and it has a cool vibe. There is a mall attached too. Check it out. We%26#39;ve stayed all over the strip and prefer Caesars and Planet Hollywood over everything..for our age group.

Spa

we are coming out to vegas next year to get married and part of my bachelttle party is hald day at qua spa.

have you any photos?

Spa

Can you get treatments even if you%26#39;re not staying at Caesar%26#39;s? I know that you can%26#39;t get any treatments at the Bellagio spa unless you%26#39;re staying there.

Have you tried the MGM Spa? I%26#39;m staying at the MGM in December and am thinking about getting a treatment there, but I don%26#39;t want to be disappointed. I had a sugar scrub at NYNY last year and was very unhappy with it; although the spa itself was nice (but tiny).

Qua is open to all, not just Caesars guests.

i totally agree with you - Qua is the best spa i%26#39;ve been to and like you, i%26#39;m a spa junkie -i%26#39;ve been to just about all of them in vegas and AC.

i concur.

many of us mention qua on a regular basis.

i use the spa daily, always at my hotel - the 1 exception is qua, i will visit although i do not stay at caesar%26#39;s.

glad you discovered this. when the canyon ranch at palazzo is complete, in the next few months, it is supposed to rival qua - hoepfully. we%26#39;ll see soon enough

have you been to the wynn? i see you can now go to their spa during week even if not a guest and i was thinking of going there next trip but maybe now i%26#39;ll go to qua-i guess i have to pack a bathing suit because i%26#39;ve heard it%26#39;s amazing insdide

Qua is excellent! For the last post...bathing suits are optional at Qua. I always wear one, but there are plenty of women who don%26#39;t in the spa. The only thing I wish they had was a combined men/women area where my husband and I could meet. We have arranged to meet in the lanconium room (not sure if that%26#39;s spelled correctly), but it felt like we needed secret clearance to meet with our escorts from each side.

toncasmo,

i%26#39;ve been to wynn but still like qua the best - the only perk wynn has is a deluge shower - its great for the neck and shoulder area --

i always wear a bathing suit - just because you have to sit in the jacuzzi%26#39;s, etc. - but there are plenty that dont - its all up to you.

beauty advice

Strip nightclub with the biggest dance floor?

I%26#39;m not really into sitting around in a lounge nightclub... looking more for a club with a BIG dancefloor - and loads of bar space if possible. I don%26#39;t want to sit around on couches, don%26#39;t want to fight for room to dance... or even simply maneuver around, and don%26#39;t want to fight for bartender attention. If I wanted that then I%26#39;d just go to the many clubs here in Orlando.

Been to jackcolton.com, napkinnights.com, etc but none of them really talk about the club setup or show any pictures except for the lounge chairs and people there.

I have VIP for either of the 2 MGM Grand clubs (Studio 54 or Tabu). Probably choosing Studio 54, seems like it fits more of my liking.

Side note - Was at LAX last year and had a pretty bad experience. The club was set up almost the way I wanted it, but was packed. No room to dance and had to wait in a bar line like no tomorrow (don%26#39;t even begin with the 1.5 hour wait to get into the club). It was a Friday night and Nicky Hilton%26#39;s B-Day so I%26#39;ll give them some slack.

Strip nightclub with the biggest dance floor?

And by ';Strip Nightclub'; I meant nightclub found on the strip (not Palms, Rio, etc unless it%26#39;s a MUST HAVE thing). I didn%26#39;t mean strip club joints.

Strip nightclub with the biggest dance floor?

You probably dont want to be in LV either if it%26#39;s a popular club, maybe you should be taking your vacation in South Beach.

Tabu is not a dance club, so I wouldn%26#39;t go there.

The problem is that your interests do not fundamentally coincide with the interests of most of the people who go to LV nightclubs.

Well guess what... I%26#39;m going to Vegas and not South Beach... but thanks for the help (or lack-there-of). Please sense the sarcasm for your own benefit.

I know that the lounge is the new thing and what I%26#39;m asking for doesn%26#39;t match what most clubs are about... I just wanted to know a Las Vegas strip club with the biggest dancefloor (and large bar area). I%26#39;ll figure it out.

Now, now....

does size really matter?

while you may find the biggest, what if it%26#39;s also the busiest, therefore has less room per person, such as your past bad experience?

do you want the biggest or the best? an age old question for sure

Come on, bridgefan, we%26#39;re both women. Let%26#39;s face it...size does matter somewhat! :)

I hope you find the club you%26#39;re looking for whoisdaman. I%26#39;m thinking you may want to look at jackcolton and go on the nights that are not listed as the hot nights for those particular clubs. That way you have more room to dance. Good luck!

server

Donny and Marie

We decided to see Donny and Marie the second night after they opened since we were staying at the Flamingo. The show was very good. It is not a big production show although they have some very good dancers with them. My favorite part was actually the section where Donny just sits on a stool in the middle of the stage and sings his hits.

My daughters are handicapped so we were far to the front and right of the stage and could not see what was going on at the back of the stage but almost everything was to the front and center.Donny actually came out into the audience and danced and sang on top of some of the tables.

I do hate the showroom where the show is held. I hate the tables and seating. The place was packed the night we were there and people who did not know each other were squeezed into booths together. We almost didn%26#39;t go to the show because of the room. I think the Flamingo needs to spend some money and upgrade this room.

All of us really enjoyed the show. They both still have great voices and are very comfortable in front of an audience.

Donny and Marie

Glad to hear it%26#39;s a good show!

Question on ';O'; at the Bellagio

Is this show worth the money to go see? It costs $165/ticket. I%26#39;ve heard good things about it but, that is very expensive for a show.

Question on ';O'; at the Bellagio

I will be going to it too on my next trip (in 42 days but sho%26#39;e counting). We saw Mystere six years ago and really loved it. We are really looking forward to ';O';. With Cirq shows you are either really going to love it, or you won%26#39;t. We will probably be shelling out the big bucks for real good seats too. I figure you are already investing a certain amount, may as well go whole hog. I know that it will be one of the highlights of our trip, so I know it%26#39;s a good investment. I%26#39;ve heard you don%26#39;t want to sit too close as there is alot to take in.

Question on ';O'; at the Bellagio

My husband and I both fell asleep about 20 minutes into the show... I cant really put my finger on why this show didnt keep our interest. Weve seen Mystere, Love and Ka and loved every minute. O was a disappointment for us both because it was so pricey.

I, of course meant ';who%26#39;s'; counting :)

I concur, you will either love Cirque du Soleil productions or not. If you want to ';get your feet wet';, go to Mystere because you can probably get discount tickets and, if not, the regular price is still cheaper than ';O'; which, IMHO is worth every pricey penny. I wanted to fall asleep in ';O'; not because it was boring, because it was 10:30 and that rum slushie I bought outside went down very smoothly.

For ';O';, we sat in section 101, row jj. Only two seats in that row and they were listed as obstructed view, but they were great. Seats a few feet over cost quite a bit more. You have to call the box office for these seats, though.

Personally I didn%26#39;t care for ';O'; as much as other shows like KA or the Cirque type show Le Reve. I am glad I saw it once though and I do appreciate what went into it. I wouldn%26#39;t say not to go as everyone has their own taste in shows.

You don%26#39;t need to pay $165. The Limited View seats have already been mentioned and that%26#39;s what I purchased. Mine was in section 203 and about three rows from first row of this section. I was surprised that these seats are called ';Limited View'; because my view not not obstucted. The very next seat beside me was full price! And the 203 section gives you a nice centre view to take in everything and not be too far or high up. The only row I%26#39;d avoid for the Limited view in that section is the first row as there is a railing that might block your view a bit. Other than that row, they%26#39;re awesome seats at an awesome price.

Take note that like KA, it%26#39;s not a typical Cirque type show. If you want then, then I%26#39;d suggest Mystere instead.

Thanks for the seating tips, I%26#39;m seriously considering it!

Bellagio Rooms

we have booked a lakeview deluxe and i have just spoke to resevations who asked if we would like this room on the upper floors?

Which is best upperfloors or lower?

Bellagio Rooms

We%26#39;ve stayed there 8 times. I%26#39;m not sure what a Lakeview Deluxe is.

We stayed in a deluxe in the Spa Tower - not a lakeview.

And the last 7 times we%26#39;ve been in a Lakeview (in the old tower).

Our best ';view'; room was on the 8th floor, direct center, in front of the lake.

The other lakeviews were up high and very nice, too. But the best view was from the 8th floor.

Bellagio Rooms

I alays thought being higher up was better for lakeview and the views were wonderful. But, I now think lower would be better, you see the shows right in front of you that way.

We only stayed once,Lakeview deluxe on the 27th floor, and therefore can%26#39;t compare it to the view from a room on a lower floor, but our view was wonderful.

Our room was about smack-dab in the middle and an awesome view. I love how they pipe in the Fountain Dance Music through their tv channel.

We just came back from a stay at the Bellagio with a lakeview deluxe. We were on the 16th floor, 16-022, wonderful view. The Eiffel tower was right in the middle of our view, amazing! Really beautiful at night. The water fountains at their peaks reached over our views.

The rooms are a bit old and dark. Still the view cannot be beat.

We stayed at the Bellagio in 2006. Not sure which room we had but it was a new room. It was beautiful with an amazing view. The bathroom was the best part. Huge and very nice!!

Ask for a room close to the elevators so you get a central view of the fountains. More important in my opinion than high or low if you want a great view.

Having said that no Deluxe Lakeview rooms have bad views. They have either good views or better ones.

blagger is correct. I think there are no bad views, but IMO mid way is best. We stayed on the 11th floor and I wouldn%26#39;t have wanted to be much higher or lower, it was a nice height to view the fountains. And again, as blagger said, get as close to the elevators as possible, that will put you the closest to the middle of the show.

Canadian Style Coffee ?

Hello to all:

Thanks for all the amazing info on these forums.

I was wondering if anyone could advise me where

to find some coffee that would remind me of home.

In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) we have a

'; Tim Horton%26#39;s '; on just about every corner.

We also have Starbucks, but I%26#39;m not a fan.

It seems at least in Ontario that our taste in

coffee is somewhat different.

I%26#39;m hooked on Tim%26#39;s and haven%26#39;t found anything

like it in my 2 previous trips to Vegas.

I%26#39;ll be downtown for 3 nights, LVH for 3 nights

and the last 2 at MGM.

DBG

Canadian Style Coffee ?

You will not find drinkable coffee in Vegas if you are hooked on Tim%26#39;s like me. You can%26#39;t even get real cream, just some awful oily crap called %26#39;non dairy %26#39; creamer .

Canadian Style Coffee ?

You will not find drinkable coffee in Vegas if you are hooked on Tim%26#39;s like me. You can%26#39;t even get real cream, just some awful oily crap called %26#39;non dairy %26#39; creamer .

Im no coffee connoisseur but you can get real cream in LV.

To find Tim Horton, go to Fremont Casino, there%26#39;s one. Have a nice trip !

The Fremont%26#39;s website shows Dunkin Donuts.

Tim%26#39;s website doesn%26#39;t have anything for Nevada.

Any suggestions other than chain stores like

Startbucks or Dunkin.

DBG

DBG

My husband also loves Timmy%26#39;s coffee. He goes there everday. A couple of years ago when we went to vegas, he brougth a mini coffee maker and tim%26#39;s in his suitcase. When I went with my sister, she really liked Seattles Best coffee. They have a few different blends and there are a few locations on the strip, not sure about downtown.

Damaged,

I really like to buy and grind my own but there are some good quick options too.

I don%26#39;t know about where you live but I was able to find Illy in Vancouver. If you like Illy there is a coffee bar at LVH with Illy.

I sure like Tim Horton for chain coffee too, and I am also not a fan of Starbucks. Maybe we have similar tastes you can find a brew you like.

Sorry, but there is no coffee shops that I have found yet that compares to Tim%26#39;s. I have been to Vegas 5 times and have tried various shops. Dunkin Donuts is not bad, hate Starbuck%26#39;s, might surprise you but McDonald%26#39;s coffee is alright also.

Just have a couple of Tim%26#39;s in the airport to tie you over.

There are no Tim Horton%26#39;s in Vegas. I know cause myself and a (rich) friend (owns 2 in Calgary) has been working on getting a Tim%26#39;s in Vegas for over 3 years now and there is just no way they will allow this.

Cheers,

No Timmies in Vegas? Shameful, outrageous! Damagedbutgood we north of the border share your pain/addiction. When in Vegas I survive on anything with caffeine in it. As long as my mudslide tastes good, my coffee doesn%26#39;t have to!

I prefer Tim Horton%26#39;s over Starbuck%26#39;s as well. When in Vegas I find McConald%26#39;s coffee the best for me. Hard to believe but true!

Thanks to all that responded. I brew my own

Tim%26#39;s at home. Not exactly like the store but

I%26#39;ve got it to where I like it and I%26#39;m the only

coffee drinker at home.

We rented a house in Florida for ten days a

couple of years ago and I took Tim with me.

Gerolamy1, I probably will get a mini

machine because it is 8 nights. I was trying

to avoid this for luggage reasons.

Seattle%26#39;s Best has 1 location that I could find.

Shrinkgirl, I%26#39;ll check out the Illy at LVH.

BRGuy33, I%26#39;ve had Dunkin and it will do if need be.

I haven%26#39;t gone to McD%26#39;s since the kids were small

so I%26#39;ll give that a shot also. Tell your friend to keep

plugging away because the Canucks need Tim.

Thanks to all, I%26#39;ll report back.

DBG

Orleans Hotel guest room question

Has anyone stayed in the Orleans Hotel recently?

How are the showers in the guest rooms? Is the water temperature good? I mean do you get lots of hot water when you need it? And how are the beds?

Are they soft or firm or in between??

Orleans Hotel guest room question

Orleans has the shower/tub combination. Water pressure is OK, and I didn%26#39;t notice any problem with the temperature control. One nice thing about Orleans is that they have a window above the tub, which you can open for fresh air.

Beds seemed average to me. Not up to the standards of a top-end hotel, and if anything a little soft.

Orleans Hotel guest room question

I%26#39;ve stayed at The Orleans several times and they have always had plenty of hot water and the best water pressure there. The beds are about medium to me but I hate the way the beds are made. When you pull downtown the spread, the bottom sheet comes untucked. I have no clue why they make their beds this way but it%26#39;s been like this since I%26#39;ve been going there. Overall, The Orleans is a very nice place to stay with plenty of things to do there. It%26#39;s pretty much self contained, enjoy!

Copied from ';Cheapo Vegas'; one of my favorite irreverant Vegas websites

';The bathrooms are decent, but not fancy. There is enough space to spread out, or lie against the cool floor when you think you%26#39;re going to puke. The toilet and tub/shower are in an enclosed room while the sink and hanger rack are open to the room. A really neat touch is the little window in the tub/shower that opens to the outside world, so you can yell at people in the parking lot while you bathe. We usually yell, ';Come on up, the water%26#39;s fine!';

Full review....

www.cheapovegas.com/vegas_casino_full.php…

One thing to be aware of - we found that the tub did not drain properly, so you ended up in ankle deep water when taking a shower.

That grosses me out! We called maintenance but it never got fixed during our 3 day stay so I took really quick showers!

have stayed at the ORLEANS, 10 times in the last 5 years. never a problem with the room, bath,or bed. but man IMHO the pillows SUCK.

Yes, I agree the pillows suck. Also, the plastic bed cover they put on under the sheet really retains the heat and makes you sweat more than normal- or maybe it is just the alcohol?? Hmmm...

beauty advice

Name for a black cat

Palazzo

Against better judgement I booked rooms at the Palazzo for a bachelorette party in august, as opposed to the Wynn (where I normally stay) or TheHotel (where I%26#39;ve had great experiences with groups in the past). I%26#39;m glad to see that the reviews for the Palazzo are getting better, but I%26#39;m slightly concerned the pool area at the Palazzo looks tiny. Any thoughts? Also, has any tried the new aquavana spa at the Palazzo? I%26#39;m not sure if it%26#39;s open yet...

Thanks!

Palazzo

Rach,

I hope you get some answers. Friends and I are going in June. We got this great deal 3 nights comped and I would love to know how people liked the spa if they went.

I think you will be happy with your choice. Went to spa at Wynn last August and I have to say I wasn%26#39;t impressed. Liked Bellagio and Mandalay better.

CA golf goddess

Palazzo

I%26#39;m defnitely interested to hear your observations after you go! I have to say that I agree regarding the spa at the Wynn- nice but underwhelming. The aquavana spa sounds prety amazing though, and it seems like Canyon Ranch/Venetian%26#39;s attempts to compete with the qua spa @ Caesar%26#39;s.

Hi All,

Just called Palazzo Canyon Ranch and they are not quite done with the spa at Palazzo so you will need to use the one at the Venetian. So the Aquavana room is not done.

zbethg

Did they say when they expected it to be done?

I just called and they said that aquavana should be open by the end of June.

I think the operative word is ';should'; be open.

zbethg

whooops.....forgot to respond to the pool area at the Palazzo. I reviewed many Palazzo reviews on TA and they say the pool is quite nice and there are pictures. Also it connects to the Venetian pools. Check out the pictures. I think it was Tokoyo Bob%26#39;s.

zbethg

Hi,

I%26#39;m not trying to be rude or anything but if it is against your better judgement to trust booking at the Palazzo then I would stay at the Wynn or TheHotel again.

Personally I like the Palazzo.....I%26#39;m just getting annoyed of all of the negative remarks about this hotel. The pool area is very nice and there is plenty of room to move around.....they say you can use the Venetian pool if you stay at the Palazzo also......so that would be a plus. We were there about a month ago (overlooking the pool area and it looked great). The pool area is not tiny IMO.

Whatever your choice....I hope you have a wonderful stay! Have fun! Lea :)

I%26#39;ve stayed at the Palazzo twice (its quickly becoming my favorite place to stay on the strip) and loved it. I%26#39;ve also stayed at the Wynn and TheHotel. For a group, TheHotel actually might be better, simply because it connects to Mandalay Bay and all of the great clubs, bars, restaurants, etc., but the Palazzo is also pretty fabulous and in a better location, IMO. The pool area is not tiny at all and also connects to the Venetian pools. I think you%26#39;ve made a great choice and your party will be a hit.

Palazzo pool area is far from tiny and beautifully landscaped. You are allowed to use the Venetian pool if you prefer but I can%26#39;t imagine why you would.

The Palazzo is fabulous. We%26#39;ve stayed there and must laugh at the negative comments. I like it so much better than the Wynn (we%26#39;ve stayed there also) , but if you think you booked it against better judgement then change to the Wynn. Who cares - do what you want to do.

Home from Vegas

so sad.....

Home from Vegas

I know what you mean. I%26#39;ve been home a week and just moping around, hehe!!!

Home from Vegas

yup. Been home since Tuesday night and my voice has yet to return home....

Nice trip report.

tryst in wynn

how much is this place to get in ?

and how much are drinks?

cocktails?

thanks

tryst in wynn

I think that the cost is like 30 bucks cover, but I%26#39;m not sure. I%26#39;ve only been there for bottle service or after being set up with entry by our host.

As for drink prices, I%26#39;m not sure but I remember they are some of the more expensive -- even by club standards. Also, they sometimes seem to be at the discretion of the bartender.

Speaking strictly of the club. It%26#39;s easily me and the group I usually travel with%26#39;s favorite place. I%26#39;d say it%26#39;s a more ';mature'; crowd than the one you would see at Pure or Body English. Plenty of barely legal and 25ish partiers, but a lot more in their late 20%26#39;s to around 40 as well. I think the design is great and the patio with the waterfall is good. Music has always been top notch when we%26#39;ve been there and I%26#39;ve found their staff to be very helpful and respectful.

IMHO, Tryst is the best club in Vegas. But, a lot of that is because it has what I%26#39;m looking for. Any club is going to be ridiculously expensive, so I don%26#39;t let whether or not I could do another club for 25-40 bucks cheaper over the course of the night get in the way of making a good decision about where to go.

In particular, I recommend their Thursday nights.

tryst in wynn

for men, is either $35 or $30 to get in, sorry can%26#39;t remember exactly.

beers were $7-$8

cocktails - $10-15

thanks

its a place i want to visit when i come over to the states

When I was there over Labor Day weekend, there was a sign that said cover for women was $20 and men was $50. I%26#39;m sure the prices were higher fo rthe holiday, but I would still expect $30-40 for men.

Bus trip from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon

I am planning to go with a group of friends and family (about 70 of us) to Grand Canyon from Las Vegas for a day trip in Dec. I was inquiring about different bus companies that would be reasonable and also reliable. Have looked into grandtourslv.com. Feedback and opinions would be appreciated.

KA

circus circus

going down with my best friend to celebrate my birthday we will be staying at circus is anyone else going to be there from 0ct 14-20

circus circus

moka, have you been there before? How much are you paying for the room?

circus circus

i got it for 355.00 for a tower room have you stayed there already

happy birthday

have you read some of the CC reviews and posts? It%26#39;s truly a horrible place. I know not what you want to hear, better now if you have the time, budget and ability to book elsewhere you might consider doing so.

cirucs circus is the biggest ghetto in vegas. i used to stay there all the time and last time it even got to ghetto for my ghetto arse.....you should stay at riviera instead for similar rate and location

The Riv? OMG - why not just recommend the Greek Isles!

But what the heck - it%26#39;s Vegas . . . like some have done, I%26#39;d be happy mailing myself there in a box and using that as my room . . .

I am going to Vegas in November and was planning to go to Circus Circus to visit Adventuredome - any input on this?

Jaco-Holy cow, I haven%26#39;t thought of the Greek Isle in a long time. Used to make it an annual stop during our yearly ';dive night'; vegas. I will be in town in October, will definately stop in for old time sake (it is still there, isn%26#39;t it??)

Everyone who is not a vegas regular should read as many trip reports as possible on any hotel, they are thinking of booking. they are all different levels.

Flights are too costly to stay in an dump in a less than good location.

mtroh, very tackfully put.

appreciate your dog

TAO Bottle Service

Going to TAO the first weekend in October and wondering whether anyone has experience with bottle service in their skyboxes, or in the dance floor area. Both are a premium cost, but wondering if anyone can recommend one over the other.

Another option is to go to their Opium Room or TAO Beach (up on the roof), both of which are very cool areas, but further from the main club.

Suggestions are welcome! Thanks much.

TAO Bottle Service

Last I saw it was 5 bottle minimum on the dance floor. But that%26#39;s where the action is at. Bottles are about $475. Figure that each bottle will run you $600 with tip and extras. With bottle service, Tao is very hard to get into without lady power.

TAO Bottle Service

I%26#39;ve always enjoyed bottle service in the Opium room and always request the opium room. I know the main room is definetly where it%26#39;s at and where you may bump into celeb%26#39;s, but I feel the main room is just way too packed! Skybox%26#39;s would definetly be cool if money isn%26#39;t an issue. I think Tao Beach is kind of boring but if you are looking for a different scene and want to be by the water and don%26#39;t want it as packed, then that%26#39;s the way to go. The weather will be nice probably as well. Whatever you do, do not get a table in the lounge as that is a complete waste of money.

Thanks miles and ez - is the Opium Room the room on the right as you walk into the club (with 2 doors to enter/exit), before you get to the main nightclub area? I assume that%26#39;s it, but if so then where is ';the lounge'; that you suggest avoiding? Or if that room is the lounge, then where is the Opium Room??

The main room is always packed, so it would be kinda cool to have a place of our own to hang there, and I%26#39;m wondering if the skyboxes would feel too separated from the action. Not really interested in TAO Beach at night, though it%26#39;s a cool scene during the day.

Thanks again!

The lounge is the first floor area.. It is where you will go through to get into the dining room as well as when you walk up the stairs. once you get to the top of the stairs if you go to the right, that%26#39;s the main room. if you go to the left the Opium room will be on the left side. There are 2 entrances/exits and the Opium room has it%26#39;s own bathroom area as well as one bar. Just outside the opium room is another bar, the elevator, and the entrance for the flight of stairs out to Tao Beach.

Thanks much ez - yeah, I know the Opium Room very well, but didn%26#39;t realize you were referring to the downstairs bar as ';the lounge.'; It%26#39;s a very good place to warm up, but not the place to be after the evening gets goin%26#39;...

beauty advice

booking question

How far ahead should i make room reservations?

Not going to Las Vegas until second week of April 2009.

booking question

We make our reservations as soon as we know we are going - directly with the hotel/casino we plan to stay at. As we wait, and wait, and wait, we check the hotel%26#39;s internet prices to see if the rates go down. If they do, we call and ask for the lower rate. They won%26#39;t give you the lower rate unless you ask.

booking question

LovesVegas is correct. If you see a rate you%26#39;re reasonably happy with then book now. There%26#39;s always the chance that rates will go up and should this happen you%26#39;re locking in the rate that you%26#39;ve booked at.

Nothing to stop you calling the hotel more than once if rates keep coming down. Vegas hotel rates for any given dates can fluctuate as time passes and may change more than once.

If you do make a reservation, be sure to check the cancelation policy. Some of the lowest rates/specials mean that you cannot cancel without losing all your money if you see something better.

We have just booked for April 09, but if i see a better deal somewhere else, I will cancel our exisiting reservations and rebook elsewhere. However, if nothing changes at least I know we have somewhere to stay at a rate we can afford.

If you find any great deals - send them my way! lol!

April 2009 - Should I wait for Hotel Offers?

Hi All,

We%26#39;re off to LV next April (12 - 19) we%26#39;ve booked flights but not a hotel - the question is, should we wait until nearer the time, or a little longer to book a hotel to see if there are any offers around for any of the better hotels? I don;t know how busy LV is likely to be around then, as we have only ever been in Nov, which was not too bad. Last time we stayed at the Sahrara, which actually was a pleasant surprise when we got there, and not at all a bad experience, so we could go there again, but we%26#39;re still %26#39;shopping around%26#39; - just wondered what any of you guys thought, as I know we%26#39;re going during the Easter break.

Thanks :)

April 2009 - Should I wait for Hotel Offers?

Could be a busy time and I would book as soon as possible, you can always change if you had to. Book with the hotel if you can instead of your travel agent. The Sahara might have been a pleasant surprise to you and it is to people who have never experienced LV Hotels but believe me its not one of LV finest or even close to it. You might find deals at other lower priced Hotels closer to center strip.

IP, Harrah%26#39;s, Flamingo, Bills,

April 2009 - Should I wait for Hotel Offers?

I would book now at a place where you like the both the property and price. Make sure you know the cxl policy and can do so.

Keep researching options, know what you are looking for, and make changes/cxl as needed.

We were helping friends yesterday who are looking for 5-9 rooms in July, 2009, not big enough for group sales, and we did book the rooms - I think we have a good chance rates are higher next year, even in the summer.

You have picked a busy time, high demand=high prices.

You have time and flexibility, use both to your advantage.

Definitely book now if you see something you can live with. Then keep checking websites and sign up for any e-mail notifications from hotels. Check to make sure you can cancel your reservations ( you can with most reservations but check to be sure). If the rates go down-contact the hotel for the lower rates or if you find something better- cancel and book at the new hotel.

Easter break means the rates are probably going to be high.

Book the best available deal now, then starting in Feb. watch, every week, www.smartervegas.com for a chance at a better deal.

I booked my hotel for 5/3/09 to 5/10/09 but I can%26#39;t find any airfare yet, I thought I was too early for that.

I would book now. We just booked the last available studio unit at the Polo Towers for the week of April 26, 2009. If you have a particular preference in a room type or location, the sooner the better.

have you has a look at the flamingo in a great location and they haev the new rooms.

be paid for 5 star last year but i wouldnt pay the extra again.

we are looking to go next year and looking at the flamingo.

nice pool too

Thanks all, that%26#39;s definitely helpful. We booked flights to use some airmiles with Virgin that were due to expire!

The Huge NAB convention takes place on April 20-23 but hotels will be very busy from a couple of days prior to this with very high rates. Definitely book something as soon as possible if only to cover yourself for the last few nights of your trip.

try the luxors site and click on the mvp offer, me and my wife are going on april 9th for a week and only paid $646 which is very cheap and its a nice hotel, we were there last april and paid $980 for the same week,vegas is pretty busy in april but we%26#39;ve been in august before an thought then was busier.hope this is of use to you,enjoy.

Downtown - When to Go During The Day

Evening All

I%26#39;ve collated some information from this forum about downtown, but we%26#39;re unsure exactly when to go during the day.

Would people recommend getting down there for breakfast?

Or lunch?

How much time do you think we%26#39;d need to spend down there to take in the experience?

Thanks

Daniel

Downtown - When to Go During The Day

Daniel, unless you%26#39;re planning on gambling in some of the Downtown casinos there%26#39;s really no need to head there in the daytime without a specific reason.

Evenings are when Fremont Street comes alive. Head there about an hour or so before it gets dark, grab something to eat, a few drinks here and there, enjoy the light show and leave when you%26#39;re good and ready.

Downtown - When to Go During The Day

Daniel, the Fremont experience is free. There are street vendors selling thier wares, but that is up to you what you will spend. The Fremont and Main Street Station both have excellant breakfast buffets IMO. You could spend the afternoon wandering in and out of the casinos there, but please realize they are very close together - nothing like the strip.

There are no afternoon shows or any afternonn entertainment DT. In fact, I think the only show (besides the Fremont experience) is Defending the Caveman at the Golden Nugget.

Have fun!

I also urge you to go at night. We were downtown twice prior to our last trip, both night visits. There were tons of people and energy and we had a lot of fun.

Our last trip we made the mistake of going downtown during the day - it was depressing. It was like a ghosttown outside. There were hardly any people out walking around - there were people in the casino%26#39;s but it felt different.

Next time we go, I%26#39;m going to wait until 9ish before heading down.

Have fun.

food and drinks are definately alot more cheaper down at freemont street than on the strip. we headed down there at about 5pm after doing the stratosphere - and didn%26#39;t get back until 11pm - and we aren%26#39;t big gamblers - next time i would be tempted to stay down there and only go to the strip for the shows etc

It%26#39;s ironic Daniel, but we%26#39;re downtown rats and we plan our excursions during the day. After breakfast, we%26#39;ll fire up the Mustang, drop the top, and head out to places like: Mount Charleston, Valley of Fire, Goodsprings%26#39; Pioneer Saloon, the ghost town in Rhyolite near Beatty, Death Valley, Lake Mead, Las Vegas Motor Speedway and yes, shopping.

After dinner or a show we%26#39;ll head back to our downtown hotel for a night of revelry, debauchery and gambling. Downtown shines at night!

I disagree, I hated the FSE, very loud and annoying.

I arrived Downtown late morning and I loved that there were very few people walking around. I loved the fact that all the casinos were right next to each other, makes casino hoping fun.

orangectyny posted that there were no afternoon shows downtown, but forgot about Viva Las Vegas at the Plaza. For $9.95 it%26#39;s cheap enough and proves that vaudeville lives on. Showtime is 2 pm and 4 pm.

Dark Sunday when all the losing gamblers attend at a church service to pray their luck will change.

You can check out the Fremont Street Experience from The Dome lounge in the Plaza too. The joint%26#39;s open from 4 pm to midnight during the week and longer on Saturday and Sunday (beware that it%26#39;s dark Tuesday and Wednesday for no good reason).

There%26#39;s no noise or dogs there so Tia doesn%26#39;t have to disagree.

Also at the Plaza, Showtime 7:30 pm: The Rat Pack is Back. They have a dinner show, and a regular show, and half price tickets are usually available at the 4 Queens Tix4Tonite Booth. I think the half price regular show tickets run about $30 per. The shows are actually at the same time, but the dinner show arrives earlier. Not sure of the time.

sheila

Sorry all, meant to reply earlier, but just to add one further question, how big is the downtown area?

How long would it take us to walk around it?

Thanks for all these replies, they%26#39;ve been really helpful.

Thanks

Daniel

Honeymooner, you can hike around the downtown area in

a couple of hours if you don%26#39;t stop to refresh yourself or gee-gaw and gamble a teensy bit, or have a pleasant lunch or dinner. Otherwise you can spend all day there -how long does it take in Oxford Street in London if you include Knightsbridge?

USA Trip of a Lifetime Report - Day 4

Day 4 鈥?26th August 2008 鈥?The Grand Canyon

Up at 5:30am this morning determined to get some good sunrise pictures 鈥?Lyn seems to be improving 鈥?we both head off to the rim 鈥?the Canyon was at its best and it was showing us its best side 鈥?its true what they say the colours change throughout the day as the shadows and light move across the surface. We walked to the El Tovar viewpoint 鈥?saw deer outside the El Tovar lodges taking a leisurely breakfast鈥?almost oblivious of our presence.

After another feast of photo opportunities we decided to leave our fellow snappers behind and head back to the Maswik lodge for a spot of breakfast 鈥?on the way back we passed the Mule Riders preparing for their trek down into the canyon and overnight stay at the Phantom Ranch 鈥?they take the Bright Angel trail - the ride down is 10 miles and takes 5.5 hours. The return is up South Kaibab trail and that It is 7.5 miles and takes 4.5 hours. Apparently the trip back up the Canyon promises even more beautiful vistas points than on the way down 鈥?hard to believe. You travel down 3,200 feet into the Canyon where you are told that you get a magnificent close up view of the Colorado River (which is still a further 1,300 feet beneath you). It looked great fun 鈥?I think you have to book up a long way in advance 鈥?wish we had done it.

So, breakfast finished we decided to drive to the local airfield to see if we could book a last minute helicopter ride 鈥?the airfield is outside the parks southern entrance and is no more than 5 miles down the road. We were lucky, there was a tour available at 1:00pm and so we booked a half an hour trip for $160 (拢90) each. We booked the North Canyon tour with the firm Papillon which takes you take you over the widest and deepest part of the Grand Canyon as you tour through the Dragon Corridor.

Ok we had a couple of hours to kill and so we went back to the South Rim to take a look around Yavapai. This viewpoint provides perhaps the best panorama of the three points on this part of the south rim as it is the most northerly, and the closest to the Colorado River, allowing magnificent views up and down the gorge. The view from the Yavapai Observation Station is really special and well worth a visit.

Lyn read that the Rangers were conducting a geological tour at 2:00pm and so we planned to go along to this assuming that we got back from our helicopter tour in time.

Oh we did see a Condor at Yavapai 鈥?now I鈥檓 not a great twitcher but even the Park Rangers were excited when this bird made its appearance.

It鈥檚 now just after 12:00am so it was time to make our way back to the airfield 鈥?got there in plenty of time 鈥?were given our safety briefing and prepared to board our slot. On boarding the helicopter my reading glasses slipped out of my pocket 鈥?fell on the floor of the helicopter and I managed to step neatly onto them breaking the frame and rendering them useless 鈥?great now I can鈥檛 read a thing and worst of all I can鈥檛 operate my camera 鈥?disaster. The significance of this 鈥榓ccident鈥?will become apparent all in good time.

Anyway, I continued as best I could with one lens in my glasses much to the amusement of the Spanish couple who were sharing out helicopter ride 鈥?I must admit had the situation been reversed I would have struggled to suppress the odd snigger 鈥?I must have looked a sight.

The tour was amazing 鈥?you wore head phones which played a stirring fanfare (can鈥檛 remember what now, was it Emerson Lake and Palmer鈥檚 Fanfare for the Common Man? No maybe not 鈥?may it was Space Oddity 2001) anyway it builds to a crescendo just as you make your turn into the canyon and take in the full expanse of the Gorge 鈥?very dramatic and makes every hair on the back of your neck stand to attention. The tour is well worth the money and gives you views of the canyon that you will never get when just viewing it from the rim.

Tour now finished we make our way back to the Park 鈥?what am I going to do about my glasses 鈥?we are in the middle of a National Park I don鈥檛 suppose there are going to be too many opticians around 鈥?ok let鈥檚 try the Park General Store 鈥?a long shot but worth a try. Well good news and bad news 鈥?the good news is that they do have reading glasses but the bad news is they are all female reading glasses (American males obviously all have good eyes). Ok I know I鈥檓 going to look stupid but I have to have reading glasses I buy them - $12 鈥?good value anyway. I hope you are starting to build a mental image of my appearance.

Lyn was not impressed as she has now missed her Geology Session with the Rangers 鈥?oops! I鈥檒l make it up to her.

The only other thing that I wanted to do today was to get a good sunset picture 鈥?it was now about 3 or 4 pm 鈥?sunset wasn鈥檛 until 7:00pm and so Lyn said she was going to try and catch up with a bit of sleep 鈥?she was definitely better but still far from fully recovered.

Back at our lodge I made the mistake of lying down as well 鈥?the next thing I knew it was 6:30 half an hour to sunset 鈥?heck 鈥?panic!!!

We both jumped up 鈥?head still half asleep 鈥?jumped into the car and drove to our first preferred sunset view point 鈥?no car parking spaces 鈥?this was a perfect sunset evening 鈥?sunset snappers were out in force 鈥?ok drive up to the next one 鈥?still no parking spaces 鈥?panic 鈥?drive to the next one 鈥?still no places 鈥?Lyn says park illegally we鈥檒l pay the fine! What I can鈥檛 do that 鈥?10 minutes to sunset 鈥?drive to the Shrine of Ages car park 鈥?that鈥檚 strange it鈥檚 empty 鈥?get out and start to walk/run towards the rim 鈥?hell we鈥檙e in the middle of a vast wood 鈥?how far away is the rim 鈥?the walk goes on and on 鈥?I can see glimpses of a beautiful setting sun through the trees 鈥?I am now trying to attempt a nonchalant trot 鈥?my body is now starting to leak 鈥?Lyn is no longer in sight 鈥?starting to perspire heavily 鈥?not a pretty sight and what with my daft glasses I鈥檓 in danger of developing an appearance that will frighten the children 鈥?at last I arrive at the rim just as the sun winks at me and disappears behead the horizon 鈥?I sit on a log and wait for Lyn 鈥?she gives me another one of those looks and enquires whether it is possible to site a camera in divorce proceedings 鈥?she is of course only joking 鈥?isn鈥檛 she?

We sit where we are for a while taking in the last rays of sunlight before retracing our steps back through the woods to the car 鈥?grab a quick snack at the Maswik before returning to our lodge for a quiet drink before getting some well earned shuteye. Shame missed my Grand Canyon sunset picture 鈥?oh well still a super day.

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Vegas in November

Hi All

I am visiting Vegas around 10th November and have looked around the internet a little to see how the weather is going to be.

Looks like it%26#39;s going to be around 18 degrees but anyone have anymore guidance about how accurate that will be? What%26#39;s Vegas really like around that time of year. I don%26#39;t know what to bring clothes wise!!

Thanks guys

Vegas in November

Wait until a few days before you go and check the weather. No one here can predict what the weather is going to be like in 6 weeks...

Vegas in November

Hi ipw

We have been to Vegas twice in late November and will be going again this year.

The days are usually very sunny but it is not shorts weather. A light jumper may me needed during the day outside and some of the casinos have the air con turned to chilly so you will need a light jumper inside too.

As for the the eveings I would take a jacket but I do not think you would need more than that.

Have fun and remember if you haven%26#39;t packed what you need you can always go shopping..! (not sure if this is a good thing for you but it works for me..:-))

I can%26#39;t help you with specifics but I%26#39;ve always found weather.com to be pretty accurate. Try looking at weather.com/outlook/鈥?/a> for the averages they provide.

Was there between 6 - 13 November last year and the weather was fab (low, mid and high 70s). Just wore cropped pants/linen skirt and T shirt in the daytime (even had a couple of afternoons by the pool at the hotel). Note though that this was the exception rather than the rule and temperatures can vary from the 50s to the 80s (sometimes on consecutive days).

In the evening I wore usual ';going out'; clothes but took my biker jacket with me to slip on if it got cool on the way home.

I also took a fleece cardi everywhere with me because, as someone has already mentioned, the casinos can be really cold.

This year we are going a bit later on in November and I haven%26#39;t a clue what to take this time as the extremes can be like winter and summer on consecutive days.

Normally go early December and its warm and sunny in the day(well it has been for the last 4 years) but this time its mid November so hopefully similar weather but as the bars and casinos are so close to each other it doesn%26#39;t make a lot of difference as its in one and out the other

Thanks guys. I think i am going to just take a selection of stuff and shop if i have to - not a bad thing!!

Even when I was there in May i was aware of how chilly it can get in the casinos!

But thanx again

I have gone at both the beginning of November and the end of November for many many years and I definitely can tell you this: the temps can vary a great deal and what it is like one year has nothing to do with what it is like any other year. At the beginning of November I have been able to swim (and wear shorts) some years, only sunbathe other years and still other years it was so cool/windy/cloudy I could do neither and I had to wear a sweater during the day. The highs about the middle of November have ranged from the 40s to the 80s-with the average (not much use in the practical sense) being mid 60s.

Check with a weather site just before leaving to see if you are going to hit a warm or a cold spell- it can happen. Alway, always, always bring clothes that can be layered (tops with short/long sleeves, mediumweight sweater and a lined jacket )no matter what. This way you will be prepared for any kind of weather. I learned that from experience.

Taxi: Airport to downtown: ??No tunnel??

Most posts I read were for traveling from airport to strip. How about to downtown? Would this still apply?

Thanks

Taxi: Airport to downtown: ??No tunnel??

Tunnel to expressway is fast, PROVIDED, there are no accidents, or rush hour time frame.

If its rush hour, tough all around.

Taxi: Airport to downtown: ??No tunnel??

Tunnel will be much faster to downtown most of the time unless its rushour.

So, (Saturday at 2pm)I should not bother saying ';no tunnel'; to the cab driver. Correct?

Just tell him(or her),Take the highway.It could get very expensive going through town.

Thanks for the highway tip.

Most of the cabbies are not out to rip you off. They make more off a decent tip than their share of the fare if they drive you around. They want to get in as many trips as they can. They are going to take you on the fastest route based on traffic conditions.

Tunnel that ride! (except for typical everyday, any city rush hour) As was said, rush hour is chaos everywhere.

Saturday you should be fine except for the Sat. traffic.

bump

I%26#39;m puzzled as to why you bumped your own post b4.

All of the replies you received are correct and all give the same advise. Yes, the infamous tunnel is the best option in your case and that tunnel takes you Downtown via the 215/15 hiway. Using surface streets isn%26#39;t a horrible choice in your case, but the 15 will be faster and either way you are only looking at a $5 difference depending on traffic. No need to worry so much about $5 in the grand scheme of things. Wil it ruin your vacation n way or the other?

beauty advice

Booking two promo codes at Palazzo?

Do you think its doable? They have a new promo code offering free slot play and lower rate for two of the nights we will be there. We would need to keep one night under old reservation / promo code and then book additional nights under the new promo. What%26#39;s the best way to do that? Book one under my name and the other under husband%26#39;s name?, Or is it acceptable to book under one name for both? Never done this before and don%26#39;t want to mess up what was a decent rate ($199/night) for new ($159/night). Thanks in advance for advice.

Booking two promo codes at Palazzo?

here%26#39;s the best advice you will receive on this matter:

CALL THE PALAZZO and ask, call whatever # you have been instructed to use with the promo code, or the main # and ask for casino marketing. They will know what the guidelines are and will help you.

Booking two promo codes at Palazzo?

Thanks Bridge. I did that, sort of. The nice person I spoke to said that to get the ';freebies'; with the new promo I%26#39;d need to book online. She did say I could double book, but I wasn%26#39;t sure I completely understood her because she then said something about having to cancel the first reservation within 72 hrs of arrival. I just thought someone here may have actually done it and not had a problem, so was seeking that sort of advice. Think I%26#39;ll call back to try to explain exactly what I had in mind and see what answer I get this time. Appreciate your response.

I was told by my host that promotions can not be used back to back that there has to be a 4 day period between each offer. However, I am talking about comp%26#39;d nights and not just a reduced rate. I think you are right to call them back and explain what exactly you want to do and ask to speak to someone in marketing or ask for a hots.

It worked out that we were able to book our reservations back to back. Apparently, the first reservation I was holding was NOT a promo/code, but rather just the standard rate for that night, so booking the promo after that was allowed. The reservationist was very helpful. She did explain the restrictions with promo codes (no back to back reservations with codes) and other restrictions as well. Most importantly, we aren%26#39;t doing anything we weren%26#39;t supposed to do and it is working to our advantage. Very pleased and excited about our trip next weekend. Thanks for your help.

excellent!

I%26#39;m glad you called and received the help and accurate answers you needed.

it%26#39;s a great property, you hould have a good trip.

Where do you insert a promo code online? I can%26#39;t seem to find any area.

curfew age is 18 not 21

someone posted today that the curfew age is 21. it%26#39;s not, it%26#39;s 18 - a big difference and important to those in this age range.

be informed - get your factual information from the source, not on this TA forum since so much info is so wrong - this could adversely affect many readers who take the posters words as being accurate.

curfew age is 18 not 21

Thank you Bridgefan for posting the correct information. I read that post and thought it was incorrect so I looked it up and found 18 is the true age. I guess you beat me to he punch. Without Marshall Law, how can a State or municipality keep an adult off the street?

I agree there are many inaccurate posts on this forum. While it%26#39;s good for general opinion, this is not a good forum for factual information. Simple internet searches prove that point.

curfew age is 18 not 21

I find that on this and many more forums many people would be easily served by a simple Google search. Likewise, too often folks who really don%26#39;t know the answer are too anxious to answer just to post. Take what you get as what it is, but if you really need a factual answer, look to the source.

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I read the earlier thread on this topic, but in light of the OP%26#39;s statement, still have a question.

In the US, except for drinking, age 18 is considered adult. So wouldn%26#39;t it be a curfew for those *17* and under?

Where can I find the source here - Clark County ordinances?

We took our kids this summer for a week and my sister went with her 2 teens and we told them that as long as they had there cell phones they can be out till midnight. I had heard of the curfew but when we would be out at night few seemed to follow that rule so I figured `hey, your on vacation,stay outta trouble` and everything was fine! Nobody ever questioned them!

Rarely is the curfew age enforced on the strip.

Someone did find a link to the municipal codes of Clark County.

municipalcodes.lexisnexis.com/codes/clarknv/

I haven%26#39;t really read the codes and I do think there are exceptions (work, etc) but I did find this:

12.12.010 Curfew--Ages and hours designated.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any child under the age of eighteen years to be in or upon any public street, sidewalk, highway, park, vacant lot or other public place between the hours of ten p.m., Sunday through Thursday and five a.m. of the succeeding day, and between the hours of twelve midnight on Friday and Saturday and five a.m. of the succeeding day.

(b) On all school holidays and during the days of summer vacation, said curfew shall be between the hours of twelve midnight and five a.m. for all citizens under the age of eighteen years. (Ord. 1639 § 1, 1994: Ord. 1148 § 2 (12.12.010), 1989)

This is from the Nevada Driver%26#39;s Manual. It speaks to driving but goes on to talk about curfews in general.

Whoops I forgot to address the issue of an under 18 worker. Driving exceptions are made for teens who have to work or attend a scheduled event such as a school related event. Remember there is a curfew for non -driver%26#39;s too!

From the Nevada Driver%26#39;s Training Manual:

Statewide Driving Curfew

Drivers under 18 may not drive between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless they are traveling to or from a scheduled event such as school events or work. Law enforcement may ask for satisfactory evidence of the event. This applies to all drivers under the age of 18 until they turn 18, regardless of when the license was issued.

Local Curfew Laws

Although local curfews are not related to driving, minors must know and obey the local laws.

Las Vegas Strip and Downtown

9 p.m., unless accompanied by an adult.

Elsewhere in Las Vegas

10 p.m. Sunday - Thursday

Midnight on Friday and Saturday

Las Vegas Metro Police (702) 229-3535

Reno Downtown Gaming District

9 p.m., unless accompanied by an adult.

Elsewhere in Reno

Midnight all weekdays

Reno Police Department (775) 334-2677

Curfews in other Nevada cities vary. Call the local police department.

Great hotel, with great service for anniversary gift??

Looking for a great hotel, with great service, for an anniversary gift. They have been married 30 years and are 50 years old. They have been to Vegas several times, but the last time was about 20 years ago. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Don%26#39;t have any price range in mind.

Great hotel, with great service for anniversary gift??

Go with Bellagio, Wynn or Venetian/Palazzo, maybe Four Seasons if price is not an issue.

Great hotel, with great service for anniversary gift??

wynn

palazzo

four season%26#39;s

what time of year? what type of amenities do they enjoy?

Bellagio, Wynn, Palazzo or Ventian, Four Seasons.

Four Seasons would come to mind first but the location is not all that great.

I would stay with either the Bellagio, Venetian or Wynn. I dont know if I would recommend the Palazzo without having stayed there yet.

Wynn would be my first choice and then either Bellagio or Venetian/Palazzo.

A great gift would be fortuna concierge suite at the palazzo.Exellent service from the conceirge lounge where you will be over taken by the care given to you

That would be an Anniversay gift that they will always CHERISH.

How can I reuse ugly old blankets

thanks grif

price range,130,00 to 165,000. i was looking at ones at south bay, the outside grounds look nice seems to have trees and a stream running through it, with pools also. are all of them like that, laughlin bay and the ones you live in. looking for something like that with an adult comm. our age, 50 and up. have a great day playing poker grif, i have to work today, well its not really work, i walk around talk to people and pay them cash when they hit a jackpot, but i%26#39;d rather be playing poker. big ben

thanks grif

We almost bought a place at South Bay Condiminiums before we found ours at Spinnaker Bay. It seems to be a nice area from what we saw. There is a nice place for sale there right now for $139,000.. Just google ';south bay laughlin'; and check it out. I did make $900 in our Friday night tournament at the River Palms yesterday. I%26#39;m heading down there right now for their morning tournament.

Upgrades and comps

How does a first time visitor go about getting an upgrade or comps? We are booking direct with the hotel, not through an agent.

Upgrades and comps

for comps: get a players card right when you arrive and use it every time you play. charge everything to your hotel room. ask to meet with a host right before you check out and they will see if they can take anything off your bill (aka comp)

for upgrade: slip $20 between your ID and credit card when checking in and ask the agent if they have any complimentary upgrades available.

Upgrades and comps

You can get an upgrade by asking at check-in. If anything is available they will let you know the cost for the upgrade, or sometimes give it for free if you ask nicely.

It helps to know what you%26#39;re asking for. A particular room type or suite type.

';Comps'; are given based on your level of play. If you do a search for ';comps'; on the forum you%26#39;ll see all the information you need.

';for upgrade: slip $20 between your ID and credit card when checking in and ask the agent if they have any complimentary upgrades available.';

Please don%26#39;t pass this information around like it%26#39;s a foregone conclusion that it will work. Maybe it will work, maybe it won%26#39;t. Impossible to determine if the outcome would be any different if you just asked nicely.

Don%26#39;t worry about hosts. If your level of play warrants one then they%26#39;ll generally find you. Just ask at the players club desk before you check out to see if you%26#39;re due any comps. Remember NEVER play with comps in mind, gamble what you can afford to lose and treat any comps as a bonus.

I wouldn%26#39;t get involved with the '; $20 trick'; either. Just use your polite Scottish charm and ask nicely if any free upgrades are available. Expect nothing and you won%26#39;t be disappointed if it%26#39;s a no. If you really want that better room then book and pay for it.

Thanks very much everyone, this really helps! Not really expecting freebies just would be nice to get a better room and maybe a few free drinks!!

';Free'; drinks are the one comp that you%26#39;re guaranteed when gambling irrespective of your level of play. Don%26#39;t forget to tip.... :-)

You should probably listen to mgg42 and blagger, they make good points and they have more experience and expertise in this area than I do.

I only know enough to go to Vegas 5-6 times a year fully comped, staying in suites and eating $1,000 meals at Bellagio and Wynn. And if you think I am a sucker blowing through my $1,000%26#39;s of dollars, I should let you know I started with a $300 bankroll in 1995 which is now up to over $200K.

Do get a plyers card but don%26#39;t waste your time looking for a host if your bankroll is in the hundreds.

Interesting post chickenfat. Sounds like you are living the dream.

Quick question: With all your fully comped stays and such, where do you see the $20 trick in action? I wouldn%26#39;t suspect a roller like you would be loitiering around the checkin, let alone trying it personally.

good question. I always tip $100 to the agent on check-in. This tip is made for multiple reasons:

1. I used to work for tips.

2. I am requesting a certain room (closer to center at Bellagio, closer to elevator at Wynn)

3. I am making a special request for an amenity to be delivered on arrival.

Interestingly at VIP check-in I have had the agent try to return the tip quite a few times.

I have been pretty lucky with 2 very large winning trips which have led to over 50% of my current bankroll. Without those I would be under six figures. Also a lot of times I will quit on a trip if I hit a big win even if I have a day or so left. If things are going poorly I generally maintain good dicipline at limiting my downside although I have had significant meltdowns.

location of TI

I have never been to the Treasure Island, is it walking distance to most casinos, as in Flamingo and Bally%26#39;s? If not is there a shuttle from there? I remember seeing it just can’t picture what it is near.

Thanks!

location of TI

Across the street from Wynn %26amp; Palazzo.

Between Fashion Show Mall %26amp; the Mirage

location of TI

try this link

http://www.vegas.com/map_popup_strip.html

Thanks a bunch poodlefan!! that helped me alot.

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weather in mid November

Never been to vegas! Booked 4 nights @ ballys mid November 08..any little tidbits of info including weather(clothing) would be a great help!

thanks!!

weather in mid November

We went over Thanksgiving 2 years ago and needed shorts during the day with a light jacket in the mornings.

I took shorts and long pants then and probably will take the same this year.

Unless the weather changes are extreme.

Of course I won%26#39;t take near as much as I did then, didn%26#39;t wear half of what I took :(

Have a great trip. :)

weather in mid November

thanks poodlefan!

November weather is extremely unpredictable and the experiences of others in a previous year may easily be of little or no relevance to your own trip a couple of months from now.

Best advice is to check a forecast as you%26#39;re about to pack to give you a feel of what to expect and take clothes you can wear in layers to cover a wide variety of temperature scenarios.

I was in Vegas at the beginning and end of November for about 7 years. I can tell you this-what blagger posted is exactly right. The temps can be all over the place and what it is like one year has nothing to do with what it is like any other year. For example- at the beginning of November I was able to swim (and wear shorts) some years, other years I was only able to sunbathe while still other years it was so cool/windy/cloudy that I could do neither and had to wear a sweater/jacket even during the day. And this was at the beginning of November!

The average high starting in the middle of November- low/mid 60s but the highs can range from the 40s to the 70s. The average low- low 40s but can range from the teens to the 50s. As you can see- there is no way to tell you what it is going to be like while you are there.

Always, always, always bring clothes that can be layered- tops with short/long sleeves, a mediumweight sweater and a lined jacket. This way you will be prepared for anything. You could be swimmming (doubtful) or you could be freezing during your stay.

Check a weather site just before leaving to see what the temps are going to be like during your visit.

I went over Thanksgiving 2006 and the daytime was short or mid length sleeves and jeans but nighttime was freezing... bring a jacket for nighttime, I will be back Thanksgiving 2008.

Thankyou all! I will be checking the weather channel the week we leave!!

Now i have what i should bring clothing wise..is there anything else we should know..I am trying to budget...we are not huge gamblers..we enjoy exploring more..maybe catch a show?..how about food prices..not into fancy restaurants just your basic try to eat healthy style?

We%26#39;ve been there in Nov the last 2 years, and both times its been sweater and jeans weather.

Don%26#39;t forget Freemont St!

Isn%26#39;t that what I just said?????

Shorts, Long Pants and a Jacket.....

Have Fun Scoopina :)

LOL..ok i get it...long pants, shorts, jacket....now what about the other stuff..got freemont str. thanks!!

should I go?

Hi!

I am considering a trip to Vegas Oct 27-31. I%26#39;ve never been to Vegas and will have to go solo as my Fiance has to work and I will be on holidays. Should the ';first timer and solo'; thing deter me from going? any advice? thanks!

should I go?

what makes me wonder if you should go is that you have chosen to ask complete strangers on the internet for an opinion on something so important. if you can%26#39;t make this determination for yourself i would say no, don%26#39;t go.

not because LV isn%26#39;t a place for first-time solo travelers.

i don%26#39;t think you, in particular, are ready to travel anywhere as a first-timer solo. if you were you would have the input of your fiance%26#39;, friends/family who know you personally. if you need a strangers help on this you%26#39;re not ready.

should I go?

I don%26#39;t know how much you read this forum, but there have been quite a few trip reports posted by people who have gone solo. Vegas is a great solo destination. As far as being a first-timer, many mistakes can be avoided by reading this forum. (such as not wearing comfortable shoes, drinking enough water, etc.) GO! Have fun!

Bridgefan, it%26#39;s possible that this poster already wants to go and is just looking for a little ';pep talk'; from those that have been. Sometimes a little push in the right direction is all it takes.

Although I do respect your opinion most of the time Bridgey that was just rude.

This person has never been to Vegas let alone by themselves and was just asking if it was ok to do so.

To the poster I have been there alone and it is a great trip solo. No one to answer to and you can do what you want any time of the day.

Go and enjoy.

NOT Everyone has friends/family to discuss things with.

So, that said....

If you feel comfortable traveling places for the first time alone, then you should go.

From my on personal experience, my husband and father would go with no problems, me on the other hand would not.

It really depends on you and what your comfort zone is. This would give you a chance to see the things and places that you would want to take your fiance back to see. Go and have fun.

I%26#39;m going to France next week for the first time and solo. And all the French I know is on a little card that I bought for $2.99 at the gift shop in the Paris casino in Vegas.

By George! Can someone please mail poor lainee_7 the TA Etiquette Book!!!! I mean come on people - everyone knows that family ALWAYS gives the best advice . . . heck, check that, the are the ONLY ones who can ever give advice on such a personal question as this. You can%26#39;t see me right now, but my arms are crossed and my brow is furrowed. Grrrrrr.

:)

Just kidding - sarcasm is very hard to convey - but that last paragraph is covered in it - much like this plate in front of me that has two Eggos begging for a mercy kill due to syrup-intoxication. Messy stuff.

But, I digress. Back to your question.

YES.

The possibilities are endless . . . take the plunge . . .do you want to look back 50 years from now and say that you didn%26#39;t pull the trigger on this trip?

I think solo trips are great! You can do anything you want and see all the attractions you want to see. It has been years since I have been on a solo trip and I would jump at the chance to go solo to Las Vegas.

Lainee,

I assume your fiance is ok about you doing the solo thing. Problem solved. You have picked Las Vegas as a vaction destination. Problem solved. You are wondering if a woman alone in Las Vegas can have a good time and be safe. Are you kidding? You will have the time of your life as long as you use the common sense you would travelling anywhere in the world as a woman travelling alone (this site can help you with this too). You are going mid-week and could probably get into any club you wanted without any hassle, have ';dudes'; buying you drinks, not have to worry about plans (which is why I go solo...everywhere)and not have to worry about anyone reporting on your activities when you get home. Go, have fun and live life. You only get one of them.

Tortoise

Las Vegas is one of the safest and funnest cities in the world.

This is a world class destination that should not be under estimated.

If you get a chance to go, then you should take it.

People all over the world would give anything to go.

Enjoy yourself, this place is truly one of a kind!!

facial hair

anyone hear from LVescape?

Hope her home made the storm.

anyone hear from LVescape?

No word yet, but it does not look like the storm did too much damage other than a lot of downed trees and wires! I hope her home made it through ok!

anyone hear from LVescape?

Several have messages in to her. Last I heard she was in Shreveport with a TA member Mrs G I think. Hopefully the reports stand, and little to no damage happened.

See how handy TA can be? It can provide shelter from a Hurricane!

Coop you Canucklehead. lol

Since she apparenty evac%26#39;d, I doubt she has time to play on TA. If she didn%26#39;t, she most likely doesn%26#39;t have power. Either way, I%26#39;m sure she has lots going on right now. Hopefully their new roof held up to the wind. I%26#39;m sure she%26#39;ll let us know how they came through it.

Nice of you to as though eh?

No, LVescape is not staying with mrsg. She and her family were heading for a friend%26#39;s house where they would be safe. I did send Camille a text but I really don%26#39;t want to call her right now- she probably has a lot on her mind and is too busy to chit-chat. I read where they are asking residents not to return just yet. I am sure when she gets the all clear signal she will return as soon as possible.

vp...If/when you get thru to her, please let her know that our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. Thanks!

vp...I%26#39;m sticking with MY answer. It makes it TA relevant....LOL

I also sent a message but haven%26#39;t heard yet from her...I posted this on the Biloxi forum this afternoon;

I am on a hotel management website email list, and just received this info today;

';Except for First Floor Flooding the 11 Biloxi Casinos Spared Major Damage from Hurricane Gustav';

The Harrah%26#39;s website states the facility is closed at least until this Thursday, so maybe she%26#39;ll be back online by then.

Camille...we are all thinking of you and ALL our friends along the Gulf!!!!

I was hoping she had connected with someone on here, I know there was some talk that she might be staying with a TA member and I knew she called and texted with VP.

Canucklehead... I like it Doc :) will use it !!

well, if anyone hears from her, please report back in here as there are several wondering.

thanks all, have a fabulous day.

The LATEX gals just heard from Camille....She is fine, her house is fine and she had to go to the store!!!! I am sure she will post here as soon as she gets back!

Linda

Oh! That is wonderful news!! :)

MGM Mirage Players Club Comps

I currently have 4 nights comped at Ballys for the week of 11/10. I have been checking on the players club site for their Hotel comps and have only seen MGM rooms which are not comped. I called a couple of the hotels this week and they told me they do not have their comp rooms for November yet and don%26#39;t know when they will be releasing them. Anyone have an idea when they would be doing that for November ?

MGM Mirage Players Club Comps

I%26#39;ve received my promotions up until Jan 09. I%26#39;ve also booked my comp%26#39;d rooms for March at the MGM and Mirage. Even though they haven%26#39;t sent out the %26#39;official%26#39; promotions yet, they are able to look at your past history and see if your play warrants comp%26#39;d rooms.

Hope it works out for you...have a great trip!!

MGM Mirage Players Club Comps

I would call casino marketing at whatever hotel I want to stay at and see what they can do for you. I also have offers that go up into next year so they should be able to tell you now what they can give you for November. Good luck!!!

Definitely call casino marketing. I called this week for our trip in November, and found I had 3 comp nights at MGM Grand, even though that didn%26#39;t show up on the on line players club.

Mashed Potatoes at Buffet

Does anyone know if there are buffets that serve real mashed potatoes? I really hate the places that use the dehydrated flakes to make their potatoes.

Mashed Potatoes at Buffet

Planet Hollywood. All their food is good quality

Mashed Potatoes at Buffet

Don%26#39;t all of the better buffets use real potatoes? Which ones don%26#39;t?

are you sure that wasn%26#39;t dandruff?

Many of the restaurants here in town use the ';instant'; potatoes. I am hoping that I don%26#39;t find that problem in Vegas. I will sure try that Planet Hollywood since it is recommended. Thank you.

Someone must really like mashed potatoes! Out of all the things people ask about this is a new one...

Thanks for the warning. Note to self: No buffets or casual dining in Columbus.

Real mashed potatoes are just as important as hot crab legs....LOL.

Always remember 7: when it doubt, get a baked spud and make your own mashed =)

i can understand your mashed potato peeve.

i have a preference for what many people in the rest of the US call ';sticky rice';, i.e.: rice grains that stick together, rather than fall apart in individual grains. Specifically, my preference is for medium grain Calrose variety. i don%26#39;t care for the long grain stuff they serve, and Jasmine rice is okay, Rice Pilaf or Wild Rice just won%26#39;t do it for me.

on one hand, it does seem like a petty issue. yet on the other, if one really needs this particular item to make %26#39;em happy. like how some folks don%26#39;t consider a Vegas buffet to be good unless it has the crab legs or prime rib...

I like sticky rice too.

I always wondered who those people were...you know the ones that pay $30 for the buffet and load up on mac-n-cheese....and I guess mashed potatoes! LOL

Wedding at Caesars - where should we stay?

Hi All!!

My cousin is getting married in a couple of weeks at Caesar%26#39;s Palace. We%26#39;re going out for two nights to help celebrate, but I don%26#39;t know where to stay. I%26#39;m completely unfamiliar with the strip and which hotel would be great for us.

I see that the rooms at Caesar%26#39;s are around $500, and that%26#39;s not really in our price range. However, I know that we%26#39;ve kind of become accustomed to staying in more upscale accomodations, so we%26#39;d like something somewhat nice. I think we%26#39;d spend $250 - $300 per night.

Can something like this be had on the strip? I guess I was hoping we could stay within walking distance to Caesar%26#39;s?? Or should we stay somewhere off the strip and just take a taxi?

Any guidance or advice is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!

Wedding at Caesars - where should we stay?

Have you checked the hot deals on harrahs website for Caesars

What dates are you looking for?

Wedding at Caesars - where should we stay?

From the rate you quoted for Caesar%26#39;s, makes me think you will be there over a weekend. Weekend (Fri, Sat nights) can be 3-4x more expensive than Sun-Thurs night stayes. Vegas is unlike any other city, no set room rates, rates go according to supply and demand. You might check Venetian or Plazzo, even Bellagio, all wonderful properties within walking distance to Caesar%26#39;s.

We are staying Friday and Saturday nights.....yes, I can see where that would be the most expensive time of the week :c(

you could take a look at the fatwallet site and see if there are any special offers on there, Gabby gave you some great hotels and they often have special offers so worth a look

www.fatwallet.com/forums/travel-deals/704925/

Ballys is almost opposite caesars and although its not as upscale as the others mentioned the rooms in the North Tower are very nice and large. We got married and stayed at caesars 2 years ago but our friends stayed in a north tower room in Ballys and their room was great. If you put Ballys into the search function top left of the TA website you can then look at photos of the rooms taken by other guests. The north tower has been renovated but the south tower hasn%26#39;t hence why you pay a bit more for the north tower.

Either Bellagio or Mirage might suit you and in your price range. Close to Caesars.

Here are a couple of promos I got emailed to me. (these are open to all)

Mirage (renovated rooms):

https:/…

Bellagio:

https:/…

Oops, sorry can%26#39;t get the links to work.

Check either fatwallet.com or smartervegas.com as they should have these promos up.

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