Are you planning for a Las Vegas vacation? You should be very well prepared before taking a flight in one of the busiest places in Nevada.
You might end up short on your budget or with no hotels to check in if you did not call for reservations. You should also have enough money to savor everything you want to experience in the city.
There are many places to visit and things to do in Las Vegas. The city itself and the surrounding areas are attractions already. You may walk on the strip and savor the wonders of its casinos and luxurious hotels.
Leisure and business activities are non stop in this busy city. At night, you may have the option of watching shows and have fun gambling on its famous casinos. When you want a vacation full of entertainment and fun, then this is the perfect destination.
Generally, the main attractions of the city are its hotels and casinos. The most popular hotels are the MGM Grand, The Ritz Carlton, Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower, The Mirage and the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel.
Other popular sight attractions in Las Vegas are the hotels and casinos’ free shows like the Bellagio’s water fountain ballet, masquerade show at the Rio, and the Mirage’s volcano white tiger exhibit. Aside from its hotels and casinos, the museums are also places worth visiting.
However, you should prepare well before making the trip to Las Vegas especially if it is your first time. Here are some Las Vegas vacation tips that will help you to experience the best Las Vegas vacation.
1.Look and book for hotel reservations ahead preferably 2 to 3 weeks before taking the flight. It is also recommended that you purchase tickets early. You will find flights that require advance purchase of tickets, in this way you can avoid long piles of lines in the airport for ticket buys.
2.If it is your first time in the city, make sure that you stay near the strip. The strip is the best place for you to enjoy. You will savor the beauty of Vegas attractions such as the white tigers at the mirage, fountains of the Bellagio, pirates show at the Treasure Island and the lions’ den of the Mirage.
3.Most of the hotels and casinos are just a few steps away. You may not need to rent a car. Staying a hotel at the center of the city would be a perfect choice to stay in.
4.Exclusive shows in the hotels and casinos may really cost expensive. You may save money by going to free shows which are also main attractions in Las Vegas. You may watch free circus acts at the Circus Circus. Visit the human statue Venetian, watch the Pirate Show at the Treasure Island, see the M&M store at New York Street and enjoy the fountain exhibition at the front of the Bellagio.
When visiting Las Vegas, remember these tips on what you can do in the city especially if you do not have enough budget to enjoy expensive entertainment. It is up to you on how to have a great time in Las Vegas. For sure, you will never forget your first Las Vegas experience.
September 18th, 2008 at 6:43 am
anyone have any tips on planning a cheap vegas vacation?
nicholsmusic Says:My fiancee and I are planning on going to vegas for our wedding/honeymoon. We will leave on april 30 and return on may 5. Anyone have any ideas on cheap airfare and hotels also activities would be helpful also. This is the first time in vegas for both of us
September 18th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Don't go
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September 18th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Last minute hotel deals are pretty good on http://www.hotwire.com if you aren't too picky on where to stay.
Southwest airlines is a cheap airline ticket if you are flying instead of driving (try to book at least 2 weeks ahead for the best deals.) If you are willing to fly at odd hours, you get the best rates.
Cheap flights are also on http://www.kodiak.com.
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September 18th, 2008 at 11:49 am
depending on where you are coming from, i would suggest southwest airlines. they are a discount line and offer a lot of direct flights from a lot of cities to vegas. they also offer some great vacation packs that include hotels (with reviews and amenities), car if you need it, and activity suggestions with discounts on those activities. but having been married just a few years agoi would suggest not booking any activities before you go get a travle giode (like frommers or fodors) you never know what you or your spouse will feel like doing so you want to stay as flexible as possible. enjoy your honeymoon
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September 18th, 2008 at 11:51 am
There is an airline that specializes in travel to and from Vegas called Allegiant Air. They tend to operate out of smaller, out of the way airports that don't normally service Vegas, but the flights are generally very inexpensive. I believe the Allegiant Air fleet operates mainly on MD-80 aircraft. If Allegiant doesn't service an airport near you, your best bet would probably be Southwest.
When booking a hotel, you can use services like hotels.com, travelocity, and whatnot - but I recommend booking your hotel room directly through the hotel if possible. That way, if there is a drop in rates (which typically happens), you can get your hotel rate lowered. With pre-paid services, you're just out of luck.
If you're the type of person who just uses a hotel room to store your stuff, you can aim towards some of the lesser hotels (Hooters Hotel/Casino, The Sahara, etc etc), but if you like to spend alot of time in your hotel and be pampered, you should aim for the Venetian, Bellagio, or the like. Check out tripadvisor.com and read people's reviews of the hotels you're thinking about, and see if they're within your tolerance range.
Also sign up for your hotel's player's club card. Even if you don't play enough to get good comps, it puts you on their mailing list, and they do have some good deals from time to time.
There will be lots of people pimping out timeshares, they will offer you free dinner, shows, rooms, and they will be on every streetcorner and in alot of the hotels. Pretty much never worth it, just say "No thanks" and keep walking.
Just walking around on the Vegas strip will take a whole day. Most hotels have neat/free things to look at (The Bellagio water show, art shows, live bands, etc etc). There are many, many great places to eat, especially if you're not afraid to spend money on a fantastic meal. (Personally, I recommend Commander's Palace in the Venetian. I never miss a chance to go there when I'm in Vegas).
Gambling wise, the strip will have higher minimums during the weekend, which might make table games a bit expensive.
The Las Vegas Monorail can be cost effective, depending on how much you plan to visit other hotels. (If you have a group of 3 or more, it's more cost effective to just use taxis). Check out the Las Vegas Monorail's website for operating hours and prices.
Vegas is very overwhelming on your first visit, just remember to have fun and try not to overdo it.
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Very Frequent Vegas Visitor
September 18th, 2008 at 11:53 am
There's a site called http://www.cheapovegas.com that has lots of good info on it. There is a $5.00 steak dinner at Ellis Island that is well worth it. It isn't on the strip but it isn't far.
galaxiquestar Says:We stayed downtown at the Golden Nuggett on Freemont Street. It's very nice and a fraction of the price of a place on the strip. We actually spent alot of time downtown. It's a blast after dark! You can walk from one end to the other in a few minutes and it's a big party. Theres also alot of security. The slots are alot looser too. It died down quite a bit after midnight. We had a rental car and drove to the strip when we wanted. Alot of people tell you that you don't need a car but we were so glad we got one when we saw all the miserable people waiting for cabs and buses. We went to see the Blue Man Group. It isn't cheap but it was worth every penny.
If you go downtown stay on Freemont Street even during the day. There are some scary characters downtown but you are fine as long as you dont leave the street.
Have fun!
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September 18th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Since you have some time to plan, spend some time looking at the sites listed below. They have lots of information that is well-organized and up-to-date on hotels, attractions, restaurants, and anything else you'll want to know. They will also direct you to sites for travel package deals. Your timing in going Mon-Sat is excellent; you'll get the best prices that way. Don't be afraid to make reservations, then cancel if you find a better deal. Just make a note of the time limit for cancelling without penalty.
ardra71 Says:References :
http://www.vegas.com
http://www.vegas4visitors.com
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com
September 18th, 2008 at 11:57 am
Don't forget to look at http://www.cheapovegas.com!
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September 18th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Use Hotel Comps. (Ask at the front desk about the comps that they may offer) Use coupons - it sounds cheapy but it saves you bunches and the cost do add up. Instead of gambling away all your money, just enjoy the food and sights. Explore the casinos - you may have the urge to play a slot or two but keep it to a minimum, remember, the casinos "never" lose.
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