Las Vegas Holiday !

We are thinking of going to las vegas for a ‘once in a lifetime ‘ holiday any advice on what is worth seeing and things to do that doesn’t cost heaps —- besides gambling and seeing some shows???

First of all I’m jealous! Las Vegas is the best!!

Shopping is actually amazing in las vegas!!! Caesar’s Palace.. as well as the shopping is absolutely beautiful! I would just go there all day to stare at the amazing ceiling and fountains!!! There’s also heaps of outlets about 10 minutes out of the city!
- There’s Madam Tussaud’s which isn’t too expensive. It’s pretty cool! and there’s a haunted house in there too.
- The Bellagio fountains are great to watch. They move to music and go for about 10 minutes every hour!
- There’s a lion habitat you can see for free at the MGM grand
- The Treasure Island hotel has a pirate show out the front every hour I think it is. It goes for about 15 minutes and its pretty cool!
- I know you said that u already know about the shows.. but if you go to a shopping centre about 10 minutes from the strip.. I’ve forgotten its name… it sells leftover tickets every day for shows that night.. and they are quite a decent amount cheaper
- There’s a shark reef at Mandalay Bay hotel
- An amusement complex near Circus Circus casino
- Rollercoaster at New York New York hotel
- The Stratosphere observation tower which looks over Las Vegas

Hope I helped! When you get there you will see lots of free booklets with coupons for cheap deals and fun things to do anyway! I think it’s better going to Vegas not knowing what u want to do. You’ll find something every 2 second that you want to do anyway and you won’t even have enough time to do all of it!!

My family will be in Las Vegas over the Thanksgiving holiday. Where are some of the best places to go for a Thanksgiving dinner?

We’ve spent many Thanksgivings in Las Vegas. While we’ve tried various restaurants, our favorite for Thanksgiving is the Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris-Las Vegas. You can find plenty of restaurants offering traditional Turkey Day fare, but if you want a true dining experience, as well as something more memorable and with a gorgeous view of the city, it’s a sure thing.

At the Eiffel, you can experiment with some of the more "non-traditional" Thanksgiving cuisine they offer, but you can also be assured of a delicious "Turkey with all the trimmings" dinner, as well… and it’s to-die-for. (and yummy pumpkin souffle’ or creme brulee finish!)

Wherever you dine this Thanksgiving, Enjoy! … and be sure to book early!

Sounds a great place!

Hey babe, yep been three times when I was in the US, whatever you have seen or been told, it is 100 times better!
For me though, three days at a time is enough for me, but anyone going for a fortnights holiday, there is lots to do, Boulder is only a short drive away and Lake Mead is right next to it and boat rental is cheap, plus there are restaurants and stuff there as well.
Death Valley is the other way and still only a short drive, at the end of Death Valley there is a ‘one horse town’ called Lone Pine, not much there, but a must see.
Back to Las Vagas, it is predominantly gambling as you can imagine but for shows there is no where else like it.

There is an Aussie Steak House in the main strip. Maybe try there?

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I am going to Las Vegas with my partner for 16 days in August. We are from the UK and aged 23. We are staying in a self-catering apartment about a 20min walk from the Strip. We will need to get a taxi to and from ther airport. We intend on getting the bus to the Strip and getting a taxi back. We will probably make this journey once per day. Neither of us gamble; if anything we may just spend a few dollars in the slots. We will go to the local supermarket to buy food in for breakfast and lunch and have one evening meal out each day. We don’t really drink much…maybe 2 drinks each per evening. We have already paid for flights and a show, so the only spending money we need is for travel, food, snacks and gifts/shopping.

How many dollars should we take?

I say $5000 just to be safe. You know what they say……..what happens in the LV stays in the LV. LOL. Good Luck and have fun.

I’m going on holiday to Las Vegas on the 27th of October until the 3rd of November 2008.. can you tell me what the weather is like around then please? Me and family need to know what sort of clothes to pack.. we went in April 2007 and it was boiling but will it be colder now its getting into the winter months?

Still T-shirt weather but cooler in the evenings I’ve been a couple of times and had to buy sweaters (any excuse)

I am arriving in LAX from Australia . I want to know there are any companies that do transfers by bus/rail between either LAX and San Diego or LAX and Las Vegas. This is to save wasting staying overnight in the LA area when I would prefer to start my holiday in Las Vegas or San Diego. Likewise for at the end. Can I book a bus or train that takes me virtually from my hotel to the airport? An idea of prices would be good too. Thanks .

Taking a flight is the easiest way, but the flights tend to be expensive.

For train: You can take Metro Link to Union Station and then take Amtrak to San Diego.

Or take Metro Link to Union Station connect onto a different Metro Link to Oceanside, then take the Coaster to San Diego.

No trains to Vegas. It’s a cheap flight from LA though.

We booked a week befor our wedding at thr triple D house was very nice close to the strip nice pool and great owners who coudl not do enough to help us http://www.tripledhouse.com/

You won’t believe all the Vegas things to do. Las vegas has lots of things to do for everyone. Youngster to oldster and much of it f.r.e.e…but if there is a charge and you want to save money, make sure you get a Power Pass. Also venture beyond vegas to Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon!

The theme hotels all offer some sort of exciting things to do, from oohing and aahing at the Fountains at The Bellagio to the mimes at the Venetian, with erupting volcanoes, roller coasters and more in between. Browse all the exciting things to do in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Natural History Museum –

Carroll Shelby Museum – Stop in and take a look at some of the dream cars of the past and where they are making dreams of tomorrow.

Bellagio Hotel…Remember the Dancing Waters of a few years ago? Well they have been taken to new heights with the world famous fountains at the Bellagio. Water bouncing, shooting high into the air with the rhythm of the music. Pulsing, surging dramatic!

Circus Circus…who doesn’t love the circus. One of the best things to do in Las Vegas with kids!

Flamingo Hotel… In the courtyard in the center of the Flamingo compound, there is a "wild habitat" that includes African Penguins, a lot of Flamingos (of course) rather like in their natural setting.

The Golden Nugget…since 1946, displays the largest gold nugget in the world, weighing 61 pounds, 11 ounces. A second nugget weighing 13 pounds and a treasury of 26 smaller pieces of gold are also on display. a big attraction with great. Gazing on these beauties helps you understand what the Gold Rush was all about!

Luxor…all pyramids hold secrets and when you stand in the atrium at the Luxor Hotel, you’ll know why it’s called the Pharaoh’s Pavilion.

Mirage…Volcano eruptions on schedule or how to really stop traffic in Vegas!

Mirage… White Tiger Habitat, The open-air home of Siegfried & Roy’s Royal White Tigers is available for public viewing around the clock.nment.

Paris Hotel…The Eiffel Tower as duplicated in Las Vegas is just as much a must see as the real thing.

Rio…blame it on Rio. The Masquerade Show in the Sky! Just watch it all for Free! 7 times a day, 7 days a week starting at 3:30pm.

Sam’s Town…Take a leisurely stroll in the park day or night in Mystic Falls Park at Sam’s Town.

Treasure Island…"Heave ho me heartys" and so begins a swashbuckling epic featuring two 50 foot tall frigates with guns roaring, smoke smoking and the British and the pirates fighting for all their worth.

Stratosphere…Viva Las Vegas Show

A mime performing at the Venetian. Wonderful shops to browse and ongoing changeable acts at "St. Mark’s Square"…and not free but lots of fun a gondola ride

Check out these and more at http://www.lasvegas-wow.com/vegas-things-to-do.htm

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