We want to go for Xmas/New Year. Any ideas for good online sites offering cheap deals? They all seem expensive so far!
I just recently booked hotel/flight for a trip in late January using Expedia. Because you are going to Vegas during the holidays, it will be a little more expensive than usual. The good news is that if you book now instead of waiting until a few weeks before you go, you will save some money.
I found that Expedia and Orbitz were offering the best package deals… this week. The best deals can change, depending on several factors, including the price of gas, what’s going on in Vegas, etc. Check out http://www.sidestep.com because they search several travel sites, and that will give you a good baseline for the types of deals you can get. Sometimes, you can even find better packages than if you have a promotion code for one item (hotel or flight). You can also check out my site ( http://simplifyinglasvegas.com/members.htm ) for a list of good sites for package deals.
It also depends on what kind of hotel you want to stay at in Vegas. Sometimes you can find the same type of hotel at a better cost in a package deal. For example, if you’re looking at the Imperial Palace but are not particular about staying mid-Strip, try the Riviera or the Stratosphere on the North side of the Strip for a more cost-effective vacation.
Good luck!!
Mike