taxi, limo for one

Last time I was in LV I used the shuttle system and hated it. My hotel was almost the last one and the price wasn%26#39;t all that cheap. The problem is I am travelling alone. How to I get a cab or limo going to my hotel, the RIO, and join a group or create a group going there?

taxi, limo for one

i suppose one way would be to ask around on your plane or while witing in line to get on- or ask around in baggage claim as you are waiting- maybe you%26#39;ll find a few other folks who want to go to the RIo as well.

taxi, limo for one

Just take a cab by yourself. There is a line right outside and it is very quick and efficient. They will take you directly to your hotel.

I agree with Lulu. Someone is bound to be going to Palms, Gold Coast or Rio (all very close) and be willing to share. It%26#39;s done in NYC all the time.

Vegas with one other person- Who?

If you had the opportunity to go to vegas with one of the following tripadvisor-Vegas personalities, who would it be and why?

staunchsteve

lilbunnygirl

DrVegas

There%26#39;s something to ponder....

Vegas with one other person- Who?

why am i not on this list?

Vegas with one other person- Who?

Because you wouldn%26#39;t let us keep the change

lol

if he was with his wife and left the brat at home ,

steve, my guess he is not to big will not take over 1/3 on my seat on airplane,they both would dress good , not over drink,

would not buy black harley t-shirts .

and we could go to poker palace,silver nugget,longhorn, barleys, so he can post on casinos other than gn,ei.

I would go with lilbunnygirl.

Look at her pic. She is a hot mama.

LOL...

I would go with vp, Gabby, MJB and bunny! Where%26#39;s my girls at?

DrVegas, for sure!!

He is definitely my kind of guy=down-to-earth, sensible, unpretentious, clever, cute, gives helpful advice, doesn%26#39;t wear synthetic clothes- and who wouldn%26#39;t want to be with a guy who knows how to use his umlaut? Plus, we are going to get married!

Second choice- lilbunnygirl (although I do prefer to go with a guy). She sounds like a fun person to be with and I like the fact that she is willing to go to off strip places to stay,eat, etc.

I just re-read the question and realized it said ';one';.

Well sorry Krow dude, one beautiful woman on your arm in Vegas just ain%26#39;t enough. AlthoughI%26#39;m sure vp would be the most practical choice.

Gabby, MJB and Bunny might be a lil too ';high maintinence'; for me.

DrVegas

I am not sure if your answer is a compiment or an insult!! I%26#39;m merely ';practical?'; I am more of a ';cozy'; person rather than a ';wow'; person when it comes to hotels, restaurants, etc. but I can do ';wow'; with the best of them!

No no no. When I said practical I was thinking back to the post that caused me to propose in the first place.

You and I would be able to go places and do things with little to no argument or planning. You know, the ';just do it'; attitude.

It was definately a compliment.

Nice Restaurant always means $$$$$?

Hi all - I will be in Vegas for a couple of nights next weekend. Myself and the lady are staying at the Venetian and Friday night we have tickets for Zumanity. I%26#39;d like to find a nice place to take her to dinner that isn%26#39;t going to break the bank. I live in New York, so I%26#39;m used to prices being high, but it seems there are not any nice, trendy restaurants that are not $150+ for two. I%26#39;m okay with something that is no more than $125 for dinner for two, though I%26#39;d love to get out of there for $75.

Does anyone have any thoughts? Thank you!

Nice Restaurant always means $$$$$?

Mon Ami Gabi is nice (thought I wouldn%26#39;t label it trendy) and makes a good, less expensive place for a nice dinner. I think we paid about $120 including tip for two dinners, appetizers, and a shared dessert plus one drink each. Great food and good location, especially if you can get a seat on the patio to watch the fountains.

We%26#39;re interested in trying Stack at the Mirage, from the menu it looks to be in a similar price point, but more trendy. Plan to try it in November before we see ';Love';.

Nice Restaurant always means $$$$$?

I also rcommend Mon Ami Gaby but itls at Paris and you are at Venetian. We liked Zefferino%26#39;s but we did it for brunch, not sure about their dinner prices but it%26#39;s in Venetian.

The China Grill at Mandalay Bay is great! Took the wife there for her birthday and she loved it. You can do a Virtual Tour on the Mandalay Bay website.

What are you wanting?

MAG is about ambience rather than the food. There are much better steakhouse%26#39;s around than MAG for the same or less money.

I can give you lots of places to go that will cost less than $60 for two. If you don%26#39;t want the chic or trendy garbage to run up the bill, you can get out with less than $40.

VHB - I would like to know as well. We had decided on Olives over MAG and are goint to SW Steakhouse the other night we are there.

Would like to know about things on the strip - we won%26#39;t have a car.

Decent Northern Italian, American, Cajun, Seafood - all but Chinese.

Hope you find what your looking for too crox40!

I would like to suggest The Range Steak House at Harrah%26#39;s. The food is great with potato and veggie included with your meal. Mushrooms are included also. You can make reservations for a window seat facing the strip or as I do, facing the carnival court to watch the timeshare people chase unsuspecting couples hoping to get a sale.

Last August we ate for less than $80 at Diego%26#39;s in MGM and had an amazing meal (2 mains, 1 alcoholic drink each, 1 shared dessert and they made us a free guacamole on their travelling cart!) The atmosphere was great and the price was right.

Warmster,

Great inexpensive Italian on the strip is impossible to find on the strip. To take that one step further the best Italian is off-strip. I know you said you do not have a car, but I know of the best place in town, not far from the strip, and even with taxi fees is less expensive than strip joints. A place called Pasta Shop at 2495 E Tropicana is the best Northern and Southern Italian in town. Average price per person is $25 compared to $60 to $75 on the strip. Go down to NYNY or Excalibur and catch a taxi if interested. On the strip on a budget Market City Caffe at Monte Carlo is decent around $27 per person.

For seafood on the strip, Luxor Steakhouse is hard to beat. I prefer a place called Buzio鈥檚 at Rio.

Cajun, for the best is a place called big Mammas Rib Shack way off strip. Cost is $10 or less. There is no real Cajun on the strip. VooDoo lounge has fake tasteless stuff they pass off to tourist as Cajun, but it is not. You can get Creole, almost Cajun at Commanders Palace. The food at CP is excellent, but a little pricey. Might try it for lunch.

Another favorite of mine is way underrated and overlooked. Bally鈥檚 Sidewalk Caf茅 is excellent. Large selection of American and Ethnic items; most under $10. Everyone raves about Grand Lux and just plain overlooks Bally鈥檚 Sidewalk. Great place for any meal, especially breakfast.

For steakhouses Circus Circus Steakhouse is the best in town and the least expensive on the strip. In addition to steak, they have rack of lamb, prime rib, chicken, king crab, huge sea roaches (lobster), and fresh seafood. Two can easily dine for less than $90 with tip.

For American Bistro, catch a taxi to the best restaurant in town, Rosemary鈥檚. Prix-Fix menu price of $39 and $49. You would have to spend at least $150 per person on the strip to get this level of service and food quality, then it still would not be as good as Rosemary鈥檚.

Another good place that is often overlooked on the strip is a place called Pepper Mill across from the Stradust..

VHB - If you are hot as hot as you are intelligent, I am rethinking my husband situation! heehe (did I mention that I am hot too?)

Anyway, where exactly is Rosemary%26#39;s? That sounds up my alley. Is the atmosphere romantic/nice as well? I ate at Tremezzo%26#39;s in Aladdin last year,(in reference to atmosphere) albeit, with my girlfreind, but I think it highly overlooked as well for atmosphere, as well as decent food and price.

Are we speaking comparatively? (besides the cuisine type).

Also, do they have a website I can check out?

Thanks a million. And now that I%26#39;ve thought about it a minute, I am positive that you are very handsome!

Warmster,

Here is alink that should help:

http://www.rosemarysrestaurant.com/index.htm

Rosemary%26#39;s is nice, but if you are expecting the multi-million dollar over the top extravegance of the strip, you might be dissapointed. FWIW it is one of my favorite special occasion resturabts.

If you really want romance and like French food, I got a place for you. Andre%26#39;s downtown is the most romantic place in town, and hands down winner with the best French food,. It is expensive, but very good.

http://www.alizelv.com/

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Beware: MGM Mirage Online Reservations

A few weeks ago, I got tickets for Cirque du Soleil%26#39;s Love show at the Mirage for a date several months in the future. I decided to stay at the Mirage, and found what I thought was a good deal for $99/room. I strongly suggested to my wife that we book the rooms, but she said it was late at night and she wanted to research other hotels the next day. She said there%26#39;s no way the rates would go up over night.

So the next morning, I checked the rates again online, and to my surprise the rates had increased to $119. My wife was shocked that they would go up so quickly overnight in the middle of the week, considering our reservation was for several months away.

I have worked in information security for many years, so I was quite suspicious about this overnight rate increase. To confirm my suspicions, I used a different web browser on the same computer, and I used another computer in my household with the original web browser. In both cases, I was offered the lower $99 rate that I got the night before.

I then called the central reservations number and told them about the differing rates. I waited on hold while the reservations agent spoke to a supervisor. She did not give me an explanation for the rate differences, but she said she would honor the lower rate.

This practice can only be explained by what I consider an unscrupulous use of tracking cookies. The first time you visit the online reservations, it leaves a little piece of information (a ';cookie';) on my computer which is linked to the price quoted in the MGM Mirage reservations system. When I re-visited the site the next day, it used the cookie to retrieve the previous price quoted, and then the reservation system increases the price by a certain percentage or dollar amount. When I used a different browser or a different computer, this cookie did not exist, and so it gave the lower price for first-time visitors.

Whether this is a form of illegal price discrimination is up to the state%26#39;s attorney general and the FTC to decide. At the very least, they are preying on consumer%26#39;s emotions to make an irrational decision based on the perception of increasing prices or increasing demand.

Beware: MGM Mirage Online Reservations

Just because you are paranoid does not mean ';they'; aren%26#39;t really after you, huh?

All of your conclusions about the reservation system and your computers, cookies, et al are WRONG. If you dont believe me, ask VegasHomeBoy.

Quit wasting your time on ridiculous conspiracy theories, OK?

Beware: MGM Mirage Online Reservations

You got the lower rate, so stop your crying.

';I strongly suggested to my wife that we book the rooms, but she said it was late at night and she wanted to research other hotels the next day. ';

Why didn%26#39;t you just reserve the room and cancel it later if you found somewhere else? It doesn%26#39;t cost anything, and hotel rates are like airline fares, constantly changing based on demand.

I saw an article in Smart Money on this ploy - it%26#39;s true and several on-line retailers are known to do it.

gotta luv technology, eh?

I belive steve wynn was the man in the grassy knoll.

The rates constantly change. That is why you book it when you see the rate you like. Or..... book it anyway as I did and call them and have your reservation changed to the lower rate when you see it. You can always cancel if you find a better deal elsewhere. This is nothing new. The rate can also change quickly with airfares!

I also forgot to mention that if you are unable to book a special rate and the website....you can contact them directly, explain you are having trouble, then they will honor that rate. I personally like to speak to a person when I am booking something.

Many travel web sites are known for this, Expedia, etc. It is not just MGM, it is a lot of online travel sites.

I found your posting very informative. I really don%26#39;t understand some of the responses you received. Either people think they are being funny or they have an attitude problem. Regardless, thanks for the information. I do know from experience that a hotel prices are not set in stone and can change depending on your method of communication, what discounts you ask for or they offer. There can be a senior, AAA, teacher, federal employee, business, Entertainment, internet discount to name some I am familiar with.

I, too, found your post interesting. Given some thought, it makes sense and I find plausibe. All of the flak you got about ';rates change all the time'; and ';you should have booked it the first time'; sounds like it is coming from those who didn%26#39;t understand what you were saying in the first place. Just another reason to clear out the cookies and history more often.

Round Trip Limo & Hotel Hopping

I was hoping to surprise my husband with a limo ride from the airport to our first hotel (Presidential has the package for 108 I think). We are only staying at Harrahs (comped) on Sunday night and checking in at the Bellagio for Mon-Thurs (all comped). Do you think it will be too confusing to have the driver pick us up at the airport, drop off at Harrahs on Sunday and Pick us up for the airport on Thursday for the Bellagio?

Anyone ever done this when using the limo?

Round Trip Limo %26amp; Hotel Hopping

Shouldn%26#39;t be a problem at all...

Round Trip Limo %26amp; Hotel Hopping

Did the same thing--surprised my husband with limo at airport. Omni Limo--$38 + $4 airport fee one-way. No deal for round trip but still only $84 round trip. Very professional--on time-even early and nice drivers. Little tour of the strip on way to hotel was great for 1st timers and still arrived at hotel only 35 minutes after plane landed. No problem with different locale for pick-up. you can schedule wherever you want for pick-up just confirm that they have correct locations. Enjoy! Car was a black brand new Lincoln town car sedan--stretch limo was a little more $ but not too bad.

Hey Lisa...how did you receive all your comps? I%26#39;ve read so many reviews here on how everyone gets free nights, I%26#39;ve been to Vegas 7 times, played at all slot machines (MGM Player%26#39;s Club) and only once cashed back $50..My husband and I share one card and play alot!..Can you give me recommendations?

Dirz,

I%26#39;m in VAand used to make regular trips to NC at Harrahs. Last December we went to Vegas for the first time, signed up for all the players cards. My first trip to Vegas was comped at Harrahs, this trip the first night at Harrahs is comped and the rest of the nights is part of the Bellagio Slot Tournament.....I couldn%26#39;t turn down an offer to stay there for free.

My husband is a really low gambler. I play mostly dollar slots and VP....but not a high roller by any means. I think I spent $1800 (my money) last time over 5 days.....but I won $900 and several $100-$200 jackpots, so there is no telling how much I run through the machines

Ka or Mystere?

I was talking to someone recently and they recommended one of these and told me to avoid the other. Can anyone that has seen different Cirque de Soleil shows give me their input. I%26#39;m looking to get tickets for an upcoming trip and would like to get them early.

Ka or Mystere?

I have seen both, as well as all others in LV. Here are the differences:

1) Mystere - the first Cirque show I saw, I was mesmerized. I saw it again last month and was able to more objectively compare it to the others. It features the most %26#39;acrobatics%26#39; of all, to me. There is no story to follow, just enjoy it for what it is. There are humorous moments and the feats that the performers do are absolutely incredible. Many people rate this as their #1 CDS.

2) Ka - Saw this last month. There is a story to follow so you must pay attention to the characters, but it is not difficult. Basically, good vs. evil. The feature that dominates this performance is the stage itself. It is an engineering marvel. It tilts to all degress, turns vertical, many times with the performers on it. Some humorous moments, as well.

Both were extremely enjoyable, but everyone has their own opinions. Hope this helps.

Mrs. G

Cheryl

Ka or Mystere?

I have seen both and enjoyed each show.Mystere is more comical and its main focus is acrobatics etc.Ka is more drama and action with more of a martial arts feel.Both shows were outstanding.

Cocktail service, and midnight specials

Do any Casino/Hotel or restaurants , in Wendover offer graveyard special (mid night breakfast).

Second question, how is the cocktail service in Wendover....is it really slow, that I will be lucky to see them once an hour (if not longer)....or is the service is about the same as you would find at other NV casino....like about every 20 to 30 minutes?!? (slots machines)

The buffet in Wendover....the ';3 Majors'; are owned by the same company....the price for the buffet is identical...is their one buffet better than the other?

Lastly, are there any good tips that a ';newbies'; should know about Wendover...like the $5 steak deal at Red Gartner between 4 to 6 PM.

Thanks

Cocktail service, and midnight specials

In my opinion, the Peppermill has the best buffet. Montego Bay sometimes has more variety but I don%26#39;t think it%26#39;s as good --the rooms at Montego however are the best in the whole town.

Cocktail service has been fine when we%26#39;ve been.

As far as late night eating, some of the hotel restaurants are open 24 hours --there is more info about that on the websites if Im not mistaken. I don%26#39;t know if you are aware (or care) but the hotels do not offer room service.

Cocktail service, and midnight specials

Vegas, one way to assure additional attention from cocktail waitresses is to tip liberally. We%26#39;ve found that a dollar per round will assure good attention in Wendover!

I know that the ';coffee shop'; at Montego Bay is open all night... I%26#39;ve eaten many wee-hour meals there. However, there aren%26#39;t the cheap specials like you%26#39;ll see in Primm or downtown Las Vegas.

As for the Red Garter, we%26#39;ve never eaten or gambled there, can%26#39;t attest to the food or the value.

Yours,

Pug