hGb hits vegas?!?

[happygobrokey]

it's finally time to make the pilgrimage. my current girlfriend and i have been dating for close to a year and we wanted to take a big trip soon once we tighten up our finances and start saving. so we're figuring by our birthdays which are march we wanted to travel.

i have some questions i'd like to ask to those of you who may have been there. first of all, is vegas a better trip than a cheap caribbean destination like cuba or dominican? and is the old strip far from the strip? if online packages have a room at an old strip or off-strip location, is it worth it to cab or walk each time to get to the good tourist attractions? which are the best cheapest hotels to stay in, or who gives a comp room easily? what are the must-sees when it comes to a first-timer in vegas? which are the most beautiful casinos on the strip?

and slight curveball, is it economically feasible (rental car, train, flight?) to travel to los angeles from vegas for a day to go to the price is right? that is a lifelong wish of mine. and me and my girlfriend own that show when we play along at home. if we study our prices and games, and follow the tips for trying to become a contestant, i foresee we could go home winners overall for the outing.

so does anyone have any recommendations for vegas, or if an island is a better way to spend what little money we can pool for our vacation? we are in our early-mid twenties and want to go for roughly a week's time. also do any peeps here wanna chill in vegas with me and me girlfriend in mid-march-ish? and point me to some sweet deals and awesome experiences vegas has to offer, if you please?

and how's everyone been?

your pal,
-hGb

[cynthial]

Hey Kid,

It is really nice to see you. I can't answer your questions about Vegas as I have never gone but I will point Swede in this direction if nobody has helped out by the time he pokes his head out. Boy that does not sound right does it? Vegas is only two States away from me yet I have never been and it was an Ocean away from him and he has been many times. Hmmm, and you know what else does not sound right? I am working on this fine Saturday and that rat bastard is at home under the sheets. Hmmm, must think of suitable punishment. See ya kiddo, don't be such a stranger.

[happygobrokey]

thanks cyn.

not sure what kept me off here, but just using different modes of distraction i guess. i'll try to remember to come around when i have bupkus to do sometimes.

i did miss you guys.

gotta go, gf just woke up and dishes are calling me...

[BingoT]

gotta go, gf just woke up and dishes are calling me...

Boy does she have you trained good
Go run & do them fast.
Good to see your still with us Happygobrokey
Welcome back.
Have a great trip to Vegas.
B-T

[KasinoKing]

i have some questions i'd like to ask to those of you who may have been there. first of all, is vegas a better trip than a cheap caribbean destination like cuba or dominican? and is the old strip far from the strip? if online packages have a room at an old strip or off-strip location, is it worth it to cab or walk each time to get to the good tourist attractions? which are the best cheapest hotels to stay in, or who gives a comp room easily? what are the must-sees when it comes to a first-timer in vegas? which are the most beautiful casinos on the strip?

and slight curveball, is it economically feasible (rental car, train, flight?) to travel to los angeles from vegas for a day to go to the price is right? that is a lifelong wish of mine. and me and my girlfriend own that show when we play along at home. if we study our prices and games, and follow the tips for trying to become a contestant, i foresee we could go home winners overall for the outing.

Been there 3 times in the last 20 years (last was 2005) but things changed a lot between each trip; The first 2 times the hotels seemed very cheap, but last time they appeared to have rocketed their prices...
I stayed at: Plaza Hotel (old town), Excalibur & Circus Circus (Cheapest at the time).
The Old & New Strips are about 2.5 miles apart - a long walk in that heat!
But even then, once you get to the New Strip it is about 3 miles long as well!

The cheapest option would be to stay in a non-strip hotel - but hard to resist a glitzy one!
I would try to hire a car if I were you (are you over 25?), but don't fall for their extra insurance con!
Los Angeles to Las Vegas is about 270 miles (5-6 hours) = too far for a day trip.
One thing you MUST do - go see the Grand Canyon!
As to which hotel to see - ALL of them!
Other holiday venues? Forget it - go for the Best!

Why not check with WinBig? I think he has a Vegas info link in his signature!

KK
PS: If you could go a bit later (Late April) there is a small chance I could join you!
(Thinking about it... )

[dominique]

I go there all the time.

If you need to do it on a low budget, it's not a problem as long as you are willing to stay at a hotel away from the strip and do a bit of walking to get to the strip. Once there it's easy to get around, there are several monorails running between casinos.

There are lots of shows that are totally free to attend, like the Freemont Experience, the vulcano show at the mirage, the light show at the Wynn and the Siren (Pirate) show outside of Treasure island. Circus circus has free shows too, and the watershow in front of the Bellagio is free also.

There is so much to do it's overwhelming, and plenty on a low budget too.

[gloria460]

Let's see...shows I definitely recommend would be Terry Fater..the world's best ventriloquist...you can check him out on you tube. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRTgAXUOREU&feature=related"]YouTube - Terry Fator Show Part 6[/ame] I believe he's still at the Las Vegas Hilton and also the water show at the Wynn Hotel by cirque de sole...was outstanding.

I would do a rental car. We stayed at the Excalibur and it was a long haul walking and I personally didn't like the monorail because you had to walk through every hotel's casino each time to get to where you were going.

I couldn't find the old strip and had I known it was only 2.5 miles away I would have been there bc they have a light show every Friday I believe outside and it's excellent. I still remember that light show from the first time that I went.

The casinos..just visit all of them..lo each one as something different to offer!!

[vegetagirl2008]

I go there all the time.

If you need to do it on a low budget, it's not a problem as long as you are willing to stay at a hotel away from the strip and do a bit of walking to get to the strip. Once there it's easy to get around, there are several monorails running between casinos.

There are lots of shows that are totally free to attend, like the Freemont Experience, the vulcano show at the mirage, the light show at the Wynn and the Siren (Pirate) show outside of Treasure island. Circus circus has free shows too, and the watershow in front of the Bellagio is free also.

There is so much to do it's overwhelming, and plenty on a low budget too.

I just came back and I had a ball. I checked out the light show on Fremont St. that starts @ 8:00pm. Then I went to the moving statues @ Caesars which was fantastic if it wasn't for the aquarium I would of missed it. We saw the Sirens of Treasure Island, nice bodies those men had, hubba-hubba. I just had a terrific time.

[romosan]

I just walked in the door from our Vegas trip. We had a blast!! We stay at the Palace Station (a favorite gambling spot of the locals). It's really cheap to stay at right now. It is off the strip but has shuttles that will take you to either end of the strip. Otherwise, it was only a $10.00 cab ride to Treasure Island, not bad really. Their newly remodeled tower rooms are really nice. Their casino hosts are really helpful so hook up with one if you go there. They hand out comps like crazy!

Cindy

[happygobrokey]

sound advice guys. what sites do you guys use to book your travel? and yes i will be turning 25 so i can rent a car if need be.

lol or drive the whole way, maybe with like a trailer-tent in tow. wouldn't that be something, but that adds another week on to the vacation duration. but oh the sights to be seen along the way.

oy. we'll figure something out. i need to do some research.