Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:04 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
Please
The "Official" thread for such posts has already been started over in the Lounge.
Please observe the correct decorum and save your vitriol for there.
Thanks in advance
The "Official" thread for such posts has already been started over in the Lounge.
Please observe the correct decorum and save your vitriol for there.
Thanks in advance
Dig up that old thread, Davy.
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:04 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ighlight=vegas
the link for the thread that Jerseygirl mentioned..
the link for the thread that Jerseygirl mentioned..
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:05 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
Originally Posted by Leslie66
Soon I'll be going to Vegas for the first time in at least 15 years.
Recommendations? Things to stay away from? :
Recommendations? Things to stay away from? :
Originally Posted by Leslie66
I'm going with my Dad so no nudie shows. 
But other than that we're pretty much up for anything.
Has anybody done any tours to hit the high spots? Or is that even done in Vegas?
But other than that we're pretty much up for anything. Has anybody done any tours to hit the high spots? Or is that even done in Vegas?
The Hoover dam a short drive just outside LV, it rises more than 700 feet above the Colorado river, built during the depression with 1930's art deco style features it is one of the greatest engineering feats in modern American history.( see thumbnail)
Cirque du Soleil is supposed to be good, the new Beatles show might be a good choice;
http://www.lasvegas-nv.com/cirque-du-soleil.htm
The dolphin habitat at the Mirage, where you can be even a trainer for a day
http://www.mirage.com/attractions/at..._dolphins.aspx
Take dear old Dad on a ride that hangs over the side of a hotel suspended 900 feet above street level;
http://www.stratospherehotel.com/las...here_ride.html
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:08 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
My favorite place in the US besides being with my grandson in Mississippi. I go at least twice a year. Loved the Grand Cayon tour. We did the plane trip for the day. Left in the morning and returned in the evening. Also loved the bus tour of the Valley of Fire and Lake Mead. We were picked up at the hotel, stopped in various areas of the Valley of Fire for a guide tour and picture taking and then on to Lake Mead for a lovely lunch (included in the price) and then back to Vegas. Have also done the Hoover Dam tour.
Book tickets know for a show while there. I've loved the Cirque whatever and have seen two of their shows. The last one was Mystère at Treasure Island in September. You should book in advance, however. I book shows using LasVegas.com. Just saw you are staying there ... ask now if they will reserve you tickets.
Be sure to walk through the casinos. Love Caesar's, Bellagio, Paris, Venetian and the Rio where I always stay. Many have free shows, i.e. the water show at the Bellagio, the Pirate Show outside at Treasure Island, Carnival at the Rio.
Can I come?
Book tickets know for a show while there. I've loved the Cirque whatever and have seen two of their shows. The last one was Mystère at Treasure Island in September. You should book in advance, however. I book shows using LasVegas.com. Just saw you are staying there ... ask now if they will reserve you tickets.
Be sure to walk through the casinos. Love Caesar's, Bellagio, Paris, Venetian and the Rio where I always stay. Many have free shows, i.e. the water show at the Bellagio, the Pirate Show outside at Treasure Island, Carnival at the Rio.
Can I come?
Originally Posted by Leslie66
Soon I'll be going to Vegas for the first time in at least 15 years.
Recommendations? Things to stay away from?
I'm going with my Dad so no nudie shows. But other than that we're pretty much up for anything.
Has anybody done any tours to hit the high spots? Or is that even done in Vegas?
Recommendations? Things to stay away from?
I'm going with my Dad so no nudie shows.
But other than that we're pretty much up for anything. Has anybody done any tours to hit the high spots? Or is that even done in Vegas?
Last edited by Rete; Dec 2nd 2006 at 12:11 am.
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:08 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
Originally Posted by Leslie66
Sorry, JG. 
It's sort of something I just need to do with my Dad - He's hosting a convention for his company and I'm in charge of entertainment. :scared: I think we'll have to stay in the city for the most part. Maybe we could set up a huge BE blowout in Vegas sometime soon?
1 - Tour M&M's factory.
2 - Hard Rock Hotel in the evening.
3 - Gallagher's at NY NY - for a steak.
4 - Fountains at Bellagio (that was already on my list)
5 - 'O' at the Bellagio
It's sort of something I just need to do with my Dad - He's hosting a convention for his company and I'm in charge of entertainment. :scared: I think we'll have to stay in the city for the most part. Maybe we could set up a huge BE blowout in Vegas sometime soon? 1 - Tour M&M's factory.
2 - Hard Rock Hotel in the evening.
3 - Gallagher's at NY NY - for a steak.
4 - Fountains at Bellagio (that was already on my list)
5 - 'O' at the Bellagio
Sorry I didn't realise you were with your dad...in that case you must go to the Hoover Dam...I'm sure he'd enjoy it. Where are you staying?
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:11 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
Originally Posted by Leslie66
Sorry, JG. It's sort of something I just need to do with my Dad - He's hosting a convention for his company and I'm in charge of entertainment. :scared: I think we'll have to stay in the city for the most part. Maybe we could set up a huge BE blowout in Vegas sometime soon?
1 - Tour M&M's factory.
2 - Hard Rock Hotel in the evening.
3 - Gallagher's at NY NY - for a steak.
4 - Fountains at Bellagio (that was already on my list)
5 - 'O' at the Bellagio
It's sort of something I just need to do with my Dad - He's hosting a convention for his company and I'm in charge of entertainment. :scared: I think we'll have to stay in the city for the most part. Maybe we could set up a huge BE blowout in Vegas sometime soon? 1 - Tour M&M's factory.
2 - Hard Rock Hotel in the evening.
3 - Gallagher's at NY NY - for a steak.
4 - Fountains at Bellagio (that was already on my list)
5 - 'O' at the Bellagio
They might enjoy the rides at the top of the Stratosphere...pretty scarey stuff and great views for photos. Comp drinks at the MGM were the strongest and most frequently offered.
http://www.stratospherehotel.com/tower_webcam.html
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:11 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
Originally Posted by Leslie66
I've contributed to your thread so now you can contribute to mine.
Dig up that old thread, Davy.
Dig up that old thread, Davy.
DO NOT spend your first 14 hours in Vegas gambling and drinking vodka - that's my tip.
Oh, and if you're in New York, New York can you let me know if they have a mirrored hallway leading to a night club, or perhaps that was just a dream
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:14 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
Funny, that is the one casino I've not been in. Guess because I'm in the Big Apple every working day for the last zillion years, I have no desire to see it in mockup.
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
Already done, but you really should have checked for it first anyway - sure all the good and interesting threads are started by me.
DO NOT spend your first 14 hours in Vegas gambling and drinking vodka - that's my tip.
Oh, and if you're in New York, New York can you let me know if they have a mirrored hallway leading to a night club, or perhaps that was just a dream
DO NOT spend your first 14 hours in Vegas gambling and drinking vodka - that's my tip.
Oh, and if you're in New York, New York can you let me know if they have a mirrored hallway leading to a night club, or perhaps that was just a dream
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:16 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
Originally Posted by lionheart
Slot machines and gaming tables
Seriously though, apart from gambling, shagging & boozing how about;
The Hoover dam a short drive just outside LV, it rises more than 700 feet above the Colorado river, built during the depression with 1930's art deco style features it is one of the greatest engineering feats in modern American history.( see thumbnail)
Cirque du Soleil is supposed to be good, the new Beatles show might be a good choice;
http://www.lasvegas-nv.com/cirque-du-soleil.htm
The dolphin habitat at the Mirage, where you can be even a trainer for a day
http://www.mirage.com/attractions/at..._dolphins.aspx
Take dear old Dad on a ride that hangs over the side of a hotel suspended 900 feet above street level;
http://www.stratospherehotel.com/las...here_ride.html
Seriously though, apart from gambling, shagging & boozing how about;
The Hoover dam a short drive just outside LV, it rises more than 700 feet above the Colorado river, built during the depression with 1930's art deco style features it is one of the greatest engineering feats in modern American history.( see thumbnail)
Cirque du Soleil is supposed to be good, the new Beatles show might be a good choice;
http://www.lasvegas-nv.com/cirque-du-soleil.htm
The dolphin habitat at the Mirage, where you can be even a trainer for a day
http://www.mirage.com/attractions/at..._dolphins.aspx
Take dear old Dad on a ride that hangs over the side of a hotel suspended 900 feet above street level;
http://www.stratospherehotel.com/las...here_ride.html
However, if it's close enough for a day trip it might be do-able. I'll look into it. As far as the thingy that hangs over the side of the hotel - I'd need double Depends. The dolphin thing sounds perfect though.
1 - Tour M&M's factory.
2 - Hard Rock Hotel in the evening.
3 - Gallagher's at NY NY - for a steak.
4 - Fountains at Bellagio (that was already on my list)
5 - 'O' at the Bellagio
6 - Mirage - Dolphin Habitat
7 - Beatles Show
Possibilities:
Hoover Damn and
Scary thing that hangs off the side of a hotel. :scared:
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:21 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
Originally Posted by Rete
My favorite place in the US besides being with my grandson in Mississippi. I go at least twice a year. Loved the Grand Cayon tour. We did the plane trip for the day. Left in the morning and returned in the evening. Also loved the bus tour of the Valley of Fire and Lake Mead. We were picked up at the hotel, stopped in various areas of the Valley of Fire for a guide tour and picture taking and then on to Lake Mead for a lovely lunch (included in the price) and then back to Vegas. Have also done the Hoover Dam tour.
Book tickets know for a show while there. I've loved the Cirque whatever and have seen two of their shows. The last one was Mystère at Treasure Island in September. You should book in advance, however. I book shows using LasVegas.com. Just saw you are staying there ... ask now if they will reserve you tickets.
Be sure to walk through the casinos. Love Caesar's, Bellagio, Paris, Venetian and the Rio where I always stay. Many have free shows, i.e. the water show at the Bellagio, the Pirate Show outside at Treasure Island, Carnival at the Rio.
Can I come?
Book tickets know for a show while there. I've loved the Cirque whatever and have seen two of their shows. The last one was Mystère at Treasure Island in September. You should book in advance, however. I book shows using LasVegas.com. Just saw you are staying there ... ask now if they will reserve you tickets.
Be sure to walk through the casinos. Love Caesar's, Bellagio, Paris, Venetian and the Rio where I always stay. Many have free shows, i.e. the water show at the Bellagio, the Pirate Show outside at Treasure Island, Carnival at the Rio.
Can I come?
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:23 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
1 - Tour M&M's factory.
2 - Hard Rock Hotel in the evening.
3 - Gallagher's at NY NY - for a steak.
4 - Fountains at Bellagio (that was already on my list)
5 - 'O' at the Bellagio
6 - Mirage - Dolphin Habitat
7 - Beatles Show
8 - Pirate Show outside at Treasure Island
9 - Carnival at the Rio.
Possibilities:
Hoover Damn and
Scary thing that hangs off the side of a hotel. :scared:
2 - Hard Rock Hotel in the evening.
3 - Gallagher's at NY NY - for a steak.
4 - Fountains at Bellagio (that was already on my list)
5 - 'O' at the Bellagio
6 - Mirage - Dolphin Habitat
7 - Beatles Show
8 - Pirate Show outside at Treasure Island
9 - Carnival at the Rio.
Possibilities:
Hoover Damn and
Scary thing that hangs off the side of a hotel. :scared:
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:23 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
Originally Posted by Leslie66
I'm starting to think this is the best idea for an Ex-pats get together ever!! Tickets and rates are reasonable and everybody LOVES the place.
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:24 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Sorry I didn't realise you were with your dad...in that case you must go to the Hoover Dam...I'm sure he'd enjoy it. Where are you staying?
Treasure Island, do you know anything about it?
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:26 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
Originally Posted by Leslie66
No worries.
Treasure Island, do you know anything about it?
Treasure Island, do you know anything about it?
Dec 2nd 2006, 12:26 am
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Re: Viva Las Vegas!!!!!
Originally Posted by Leslie66
No worries.
Treasure Island, do you know anything about it?
Treasure Island, do you know anything about it?