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

Vegas Pools

Well here I go, We are going to Vegas for my 50th next June and taking the whole family. We go to Vegas 1-2 times a yr but usually stay at Tropicana. Its cheap, good location and easy to maneuver. Now this is what I need. I want to stay at a hotel this time that has a great pool! I have been reading up on all the pools but would like to hear it from other people. For instance, I have heard that the pool at Mandalay bay is great but always so crowded that you can%26#39;t get a spot and its very expensive to eat there. We have stayed at TI but very small pool and uneventful. does anyone have any recommendations? I like pool during part of the day and gambling and partying in the evening.

Thanks for any and all input!

Vegas Pools

I will be going to Las Vegas next week and wil be staying at the Flamingo. I%26#39;ve heard from more than one source (CheapoVegas being one of them) that this hotel has the best pool in Vegas. That%26#39;s fine, but the thing that persuaded me was hearing that the pool always has plenty of space during the week.

';A great pool and lots of space';? Say no more.

Vegas Pools

Yes the Flamingo has a nice pool area but usually quite a few kids running around. The MGM, Mandalay Bay, Ceasars and Monte Carlo all have excellent pool areas. But the best over all experience was at the Mirage, very cool pool area and nice rooms. The casino was also a very nice place to hang out and play.

The Monte Carlo...great pool experience, and very nice property overall. The pool is very conveniently close to the elevators, as is parkng and the strip. The prices have been a good value for the quality. The pool is never so crowded as to ruin the fun, The long walk to the pool at MGM, Mandalay Bay, etc., can be a drag

Anyone know what the pool at the Strat is like please?

imperial palace has a lovely pool

see the strat pool on Vegas.com and destination360.com

It is fairly large, and the sundeck is fairly large also

If you type ';pools'; in the search engine box ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ you will find tons of threads with your answers.

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Chocolate Swan

Whie reading a review of the Chocolate Swan, the author mentioned a 10% discount coupon on the CS site. I looked and couldn%26#39;t find a coupon.I was wondering if any of you has seen or heard of this and if so, where to find it. Thanks.

Chocolate Swan

Hi Nanaju:

Just thought I would give you my take on the Chocolate Swan.

I went about a year ago after seeing it on Food TV. I have to be honest, I wasn%26#39;t blown away. I spent $10 for a cup of coffee %26amp; an eclair. Don%26#39;t get me wrong, it was good, but not fabulous for the price.

I love finding new gourmet treats in Vegas. This next trip I am going to try the Pattisserie (I can%26#39;t remember the name) at Bellagio %26amp; Sugar %26amp; Ice ice cream at Wynn.

Hope this helps.

Chocolate Swan

Thank you for the information---always nice to hear from someone who has been there.

While it isn%26#39;t true Belgian chocolate, it is quite good and innovative. Before the Swan moved to Vegas it was located in my little Village of Elm Grove, WI. I would stop there often for some treats after a long day. Very tasty. I look forward to a visit in September and some samples.

The chocalate swan is totally overrated. Come to think of it, everything in Mandalay Place is a little on the ';blowy'; side.

The Mandalay Bay front desk gave us a coupon booklet for Mandalay Place shopping center, which included a 10% off coupon for Chocolate Swan. We were MB guests, but they passed out the booklet just for asking. I bet they would give one to anyone who asked for it.

I have to agree, though, that Chocolate Swan was a disappointment for me, too. We tried their frozen custard and chocolates, and didn%26#39;t find them anything special. Their menu offerings were also pretty average, IMHO.

The patisserie in the shops attached to Bellagio, just south of the conservatory (the one with the chocolate fountain) was much more innovative and exciting.

ourladyofrevlon - FWIW, I was disappointed by Sugar %26amp; Ice. It%26#39;s just overly sweet gelato. Not saying don%26#39;t try it, but I know my expetations were high %26amp; it was a let down. So...fair warning :)

Lilbunny:

Thank you! I really do not like overly sweet ice cream. I was hoping to find a blood orange gelato. I had it out of town once %26amp; loved it! I was looking for the combo sweet %26amp; tangy.

What do you think of Luv It Frozen Custard? Heard great things.

Thanks, again.

ourlady - I got the raspberry hoping for some tartness and it was so sweet it made my tongue shrivel. I have a MAJOR sweet tooth, so for something to be too sweet for me is saying a lot. I couldn%26#39;t even finish my small, ended up chunking it. What a waste for $4! My husband threw most of his peanut butter-chocolate flavor away too, it was way too sweet and too intense a peanut-y taste for him.

Luv It Frozen Custard? I have to admit I have only been there once but I LUVED it :) I had a lemon custard shake %26amp; it was super.

Check their website for which flavors they have on which day, in case there%26#39;s one particular you really want!

www.luvitfrozencustard.com/flavors1.htm

I agree with Lilbunny- Luv It is very very good. I had the Raspberry Royal but everything I saw looked great.

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WSOP Texas Hold 'Em Bonus table game

Has anyone played this? I don%26#39;t mean the actual poker room games, I mean the casino floor table game. I saw it in A.C., so I assume it%26#39;s readily available in Vegas too...

How%26#39;s the house edge on a game like this? And what table minimums are reasonable for this game if my daily bankroll is a few hundred bucks? Seems like with a $10 minimum ante, one would need at least $30 on the table to even play a hand, bare minimum...?

Thanks for the opinion...

WSOP Texas Hold 'Em Bonus table game

Falcon:

When in doubt, check with the Wizard of Odds. I assume this is the game you are talking about:

http://wizardofodds.com/texasholdembonus

wynn promo code

select dates between now and september using SOLS06 will give you a resort room for $179, hope this of use to some people.

wynn promo code

What happened to the $159 rate?

wynn promo code

It%26#39;s only avaiable on certain days.

I%26#39;m busy on certain dates. What about not so certain ones?

This is just to ridiculously funny! I also got an email and tried the promo code. The dates in fine print were dates I was going anyway so I thought, why not?

With the promotion code, the Resort Rooms, Panoramic View Room and Tower Suite is $20/night lower than their standard rates.

However, starting from Executive Suite, it%26#39;s actually cheaper to book at standard rate than using their promotion code! Okay, Parlor Suite was just $9 lower at the dates I looked up. But Executive %26amp; Salone was $100/night lower than the rates seen after entering the code. I%26#39;d understand it if the rates for these suites are same whether using the code or not. But lower at standard rate? That%26#39;s just too strange.

I must be doing something wrong, when i go into the wynn site and enter the promo code, it will not give me the discount rate. My travel date is on 9/22, friday. Can someone double check if this is the correct code, this will help me save alot because for the cheapest room rate is 349.

I wasn%26#39;t the only person with 3 comped nights last week, it seemed like I met 50 people staying there free. Did clear $285 cash on the $200 free slot play.

Someone hit a $10 machine for $520,520 on tuesday night. Saw the payout on a machine back by Lure and Red 8 and checked with slot attendant who confirmed win was paid.

Overall impression, best bed I ever slept on.

Definitely slanted to attract far east customers.

but in terms of class, The Bellagio still way ahead. I have stayed there too.

The promo code s correct. It%26#39;s just not available on the date of your stay. The rate is only offered on September 4, 5, 6, 17, 18, 30 %26amp; 31 and October 1, 2 %26amp; 3.

Friday is usually a more expensive night than Sun-Thur in Vegas, while Saturday is even higher.

Sharing Players Club Card

Hi All,

Does anyone know if it is possible to get a second players card under the same account?

I%26#39;m going to mirage with my girlfriend in september. She probably won%26#39;t be doing much gambling so rather than having her sign up for a second card I was hoping that she could just play under mine.

I read that accounts could be linked, but it mentioned that you had to be at the same address? We%26#39;re not living together so would that cause a problem llinking accounts? Also, I%26#39;m pretty sure that she won%26#39;t want to be on a mailing list or get mailouts so I%26#39;d prefer if we could just have one account.

Any good ideas on what to do?

Thanks for the help.

Sharing Players Club Card

Well you can always tell the lady at the counter you misplaced your card and voila!, you will have 2 cards.

Sharing Players Club Card

Yes, just ask for another card. My sister played on my accounts while we were together in Vegas in April.

I would like to know if you can get in any kind of trouble using another person%26#39;s Player%26#39;s Card, (with their permission of course), and using their free play. My brother lives in another State, got a Players Card, and gets freeplay offers now and then. Can he mail me me his players card and pin number and let me use his freeplay? He says anything I win using his freeplay we will split 50-50. Furthermore, can the casino security tell if you are using another person%26#39;s players card? (Not planning on any big wins or hand pays, so not worried about that.)

Vegaholic,

When you redeem your points for anything, most casino will ask for a photo ID.

As for ';sharing'; players card....most casino will let you do this without any problems. As someone mentioned, when you sign up, ask for 2 cards....or go to the booth and ask for another card.

I think he is right about having the same address in order for them to let you share the card.

We have always gotten our own cards, but when we went to Atlantic City, the person issuing the cards said as long as we had the same address he would issue 2 cards in one of our names so we could rack up points together. Makes more sense to do that actually.

Since you do not have the same address, just get another card without explaning why you want it.

When I picked up my Players Club card they give me two without even asking. We played with both cards all week without issue.

I never had a problem getting more than one card- all I did was ask. I frequently forget to bring my cards to Vegas ( lose them between trips) so they just issue 2 new ones- no questions asked. Some people do like to play 2 machines at the same time. I have also given the card to someone else (he is not interested in comps of anything else) and he has played at the same time I was playing- again, no problem. He keeps one of my cards and if he goes to Vegas without me he uses it - my card gets to Vegas more often than I do! He cannot, however, use the card to get anything. For that I would need to be there with a photo ID.

Sometimes it pays for you and your husband to get separate cards i.e., at the Orleans, since we now get two offers, one for each of us. for free rooms.

Mon Ami Gabi

Just thought that I would let you know that I was there last week and the food was fantastic. Hubby had the Asparagus soup with the salmon entree and I had the steak with the berbaise sauce. Three drinks and the total bill was around 95.00. We arrived early for our reservation hoping for a patio table. It was very hottt. For all of the people who say that you can see the fountains from here I don%26#39;t know where you are sitting all I could see was the street a few trees and mayb e some water through the trees. Don%26#39;t go here looking for a view of the fountains cause it ain%26#39;t gonna happen. The food is great thougn

Mon Ami Gabi

intresting pint about the fountains. i have been there twice and both times i have not seen the fountains from where i was sat.

Mon Ami Gabi

I ate there on my last trip for the first time-I wanted to see what everyone was raving about. No one restaurant is going to please everyone and I have a different opinion of it -sorry, everyone. I thought the food was good but not exceptional. I waited for patio seating. This is my take on it- half of humanity is walking inches away from you(I was seated by the railing) -many of them staring up at you; you have strip traffic (and all that entails) not far away; you are listening to loud people, motocycles, etc. while you eat; 6 times while eating dinner I could hear sirens wailing; I couldn%26#39;t see the fountains. I like to eat outdoors but I didn%26#39;t consider this a great patio dining experience. Unless I am with someone who wants to eat there, I doubt if I will be going back anytime soon.

Glad to hear ypu enjoyed your recent visit to M A G Jack, we have reservations for next Friday evening. We were there twice in April and were seated on the patio, with heaters!! Won%26#39;t be needing them this time I%26#39;m sure! We had a good view of the fountains, I find it strange no-one else has! Yes it is noisier outside rather than in, all the same, we loved it there.

Loopy

We%26#39;ve been to MAG many times, always sit on the patio, can always see the fountains. Not sure why or how you couldn%26#39;t.

I am not much of a MAG fan either. MAG is more about ambience rather than the food. It is a steakhouse and the steaks are small and nowhere near as good as the most other steakhouses in town.

One of the few times I kind of disagree with Vegashomeboy; although I guess they call themselves a ';Fench Steakhouse'; I personally never thought of MAG as such; particuarly since I live in Chicago (home of the original MAG) and have never had the Steak there either. MAG does not fit my image of a steakhouse; therefore, I think to compare it to other ';Steakhouses'; is a little misguided; even if literally accurate (again, MAG classifies itself as a French Steakhouse)

The sandwiches, non-steak entres (mussels, salmon, shrimp, scallops, crepes)and wine list make MAG a good destination and I have always found the food quality to be as fine as the ambiance; as well as the view of the fountains from the patio. Our service has always been good too.

Have read commentary from others who have enjoyed the Steak, so maybe beauty is in the eye of the beholder; maybe one day I will try one.

Oh...and if you ARE looking for a good Steak at a Steakhouse, Vegashomeboy%26#39;s got that pegged. If you can get over the fact that it%26#39;s at CIRCUS CIRCUS, you will enjoy a wonderful Steak and a very un-circus circus like Steakhouse.

TDC, it is not my classification, rather every pool and critc magazine that rates it, including here. The term French Steakhouse to me just means they serve it in sauces. Like every good steakhouse they all serve seafood, chops, fish, chicken, and lamb.

To each his own, so if you want to call it something else, no problem here. But I still say if I want a steak or French food, I am not going to MAG to get it.

If I were from your area of the country, I certainly wouldn%26#39;t come to Vegas for French or Italian as you have places like Carlos and Spiaggia, not to mention the original Mortons and Chicago Chop House. YUM.

nails painted right

anyone had to go through this?

We will be flying to LV in 2 weeks and I have fluid behind both ear drums. My doctor says it is safe to fly but may be uncomfortable. has anyone else had to go through this how bad is it? Is it just pain or do you get sick to? I am really hoping they improve in the next two weeks, but if not i don%26#39;t want to let something like my ears wreck our trip. I am a little nervous about the flight like this!

anyone had to go through this?

I think that TSA has some new regulations on fluids. You better not tell them about to fluid or they might not let you on.

anyone had to go through this?

Pfffft at the previous post.

My best friend was a flight attendant, and had to quit for this very reason. She blew both her eardrums. That being said, she was doing 4-5 legs a day (up and down).

I%26#39;d advise talking to another doctor.

Always, There was another post recently ( within the week ) addressing the same issue. I believe the suggestion was to take an antihistamine/decongestant before the flight and use Afrin nasal spray during the flight. I don%26#39;t know how good this advise is but atleast it is a thought.

Yes there was a recent post ( Aug. 8) and it was by the same poster (alwaysappy) asking the same question.

yeah but it wasn%26#39;t the same question, I am worried about the pain it may cause so I want to know if other people had flown with this. in the last post I asked about what you can take on a plane for pain relief.

Let me start by saying I am not a doctor.

Now then, years ago my wife popped a hole in her eardrum on a flight when she had a head cold or something similar. It hurt, but not as horrible as it sounds. Her doctor said in the future she should take a decongestant with Guaifenesin in it (try to find Robitussin Cold pills) to help with drainage.

Not sure if this will help your situation. As others have suggested, I would ask another doctor

DrVegas,

Can you answer this????

I went to the beach a couple of weeks ago and have been swimming a lot this summer. Came home with an ear ache. It stopped hurting before I made a drs appt. Then within a week I had a sore throat etc.

Went to to see the doc. Explained that although the ear is not really hurting anymore...just pressure...please check it out. Also mentioned I will be flying in the next couple of weeks. He gave me antibiotics for my other issues and said that should also dry up the fluid that is behind my eardrum.

I will be flying in another week and a half so I hope all will by well by then. Actually my ear is not bothering me at all right now. My question is....didn%26#39;t your doc give you anything that will help dry it up and if not maybe give him a call and ask. Tell him it%26#39;s still bothering you and you are concerned.

Ear trouble although not always can be very painful. Had me in tears on a few occasions. Inner ear swelled up so much that it was shut and could not get medicine in it. If I had been on vacation then it definately would have been ruined. Call him and voice your concerns. Ask him if there is some way to dry it up so you don%26#39;t have to take the chance of being uncomfortable!

Sudafed Non-Drying capsules

2 every 6 hr to drain ears

thanks kwtovegas that was really helpful. Like I said before I guess I am just worried about wrecking my holiday (we have saved for 4 years for this). I have been struggling with this for about a month and no medication has worked, the doc finally said all I need is time (hopefully not to much time) I appreciate your answer and just hope all is well before we go or I may need to cancel, something I REALLY don%26#39;t want to do.

bellagio questions

1. Do Bellagio suites have fridges in them?

2. I have a suite booked in Oct. at Bellagio, and I know those floors are restricted acess. I was wondering if there was snacks and drinks served at a certain time of day like at some other hotels for the suites.

bellagio questions

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bellagio questions

send an email or call Bellagio

you will get exact answers.

send an email or call Bellagio

you will get exact answers.

I stayed in a Bellagio Suite Aug 7-11. 30th floor pool view. I did have a fridge. It kept our water ice cold. Floors 29-36 used the same elevator. Need your key to get on the floor. Before you get to the elevators you must show your room key as well. We only saw vending machines on the 30th floor just off the elevator. It was a great stay for us - never waited more than 30 secs for the elevator. Hope this helps...

We stayed in a Salone Suite in July and had a fridge. We are staying in a Bellagio Suite in November and was told it had a fridge. I think calling the hotel and asking would be the surest way to find out though.

We too stayed in a Bellagio Suite this past July. It had a very handy fridge in the living room beside the entertainment unit which housed a TV, stereo VCR and CD player, and fax machine! The suites on the upper floor need key card access. And no, there were no special drinks and snacks for these suite residents.

All hotel rooms have free friges, just tell them you are on insulin.

hot makeup

Treasure Island or Ceasars Palace

Just when I thought I%26#39;ve narrowed it down to TI, I think I%26#39;ve been hooked on Ceasars Palace.

Could anybody that%26#39;s stayed at both, please give me the run down on both of these hotels for a 2 night stay.

Also, if booking on the web, does the hotels web site offer the best prices or is there another web site that I can be advised about for accom bookings.

thanks

karen

Treasure Island or Ceasars Palace

I would imagine your decision may be based on price. These are two totally different places. Caesars has almost everything you could want plus high end accomodation. TI is more average but has a fun atmosphere (cocktails in the poolside jacuzzi etc).

Don%26#39;t know how old you are, but if you%26#39;re around 30 or under you may like TI. If you%26#39;re 40 or so, you%26#39;re more likely to prefer Caesars.

I%26#39;d go to either, but I must admit, I quite like TI. If they were the same price, I%26#39;d choose Caesars because it normally costs around twice as much to stay there.

Aladdin have some good deals on from $59 in September, another option???

Treasure Island or Ceasars Palace

If the prices are close id stay at Ceasars without a doubt. Just the pool alone would seal the deal for me. Ti has a terrible pool area. Yes go with Ceasars.

Caesar%26#39;s has a better location on the strip, much nicer pools and more selection of places to eat. However, unless you are booking in either the Palace Tower or Augustus Tower, I think the TI normal rooms are nicer than the older towers rooms at Caesar%26#39;s.

Caesars

Ditto on CP, for the pools and restaurants. Our pool at home rivals the pool at TI.

Pricewise, TI is the place.

If I did splurge, Caesars but I would want the Augustus tower only.

The TI actually has a better hot tub than the wynn.

The Wynn has only 1 hot tub for the low rollers and its small and generic with kids.

I personally think TI suc*s unless you are a frat boy who wants to go to whatever the club is called there. The people are rude and the gaming suc*s. Ceasars also has a much better location

Thanks for all replies, we decided on CP and I%26#39;ll request a room in Augustus Tower.

Wedding by Elvis

We are from South Africa.When we got married we promised to renew our vows every 5 years in a different setting. So next year I want a ';cheesy'; renew done in a chapel in LV by an ';Elvis';! What chapels do that? I really want a fun experience! But still want to do a wedding dress and flowers.

Wedding by Elvis

We did this last year for our 10th anniversary and used the Graceland Wedding Chapel. They did a great job and we loved it. They picked us up in a white limo and Elvis walked me down the aisle!

Wedding by Elvis

we got maried 2 years ago at the candle light chapel with Elvis as our best man.they were very good an arranged it all for us ........go do it........

What a fun and unique thing to do! I applaud your boldness.

I agree with Mainhen. We renewed our vows back in June for our 10th anniversary at the Graceland Chapel. They picked us up at our hotel in a stretch white limo, and Elvis walked me down the aisle, performed the ceremony, sang two songs and posed for pics.

After it was over, the Chapel%26#39;s limo driver took some more photos for us with our own camera and then he drove us to the Eiffel Tower Restaurant where we had dinner reservations.

The Graceland Chapel was very good and highly recommended.

Thank you everybody!

I too am getting married in Vegas and have booked with the little white chapel with an Elvis to serenade us, the only chapel I found where Elvis actually performs the ceremony is the viva las vegas wedding chapel, we decided against this as thought we would be laughing too much! Most of the chapels can provide an Elvis impersonator for singing/ best man/ walk down the aisle etc.

you%26#39;ve got 94 ceremony choices in Vegas with Elvis involved. Just decide what era Elvis you want, and whether you want him to perform your ceremony or just walk you down the aisle and sing to you.

The link below gives you all the Elvis options:

las-vegas-weddings.co.uk/weddings/鈥?/a>

Have fun!

I'll be there Sept 8-a few questions for a fairly newbie

Hi eveyone,

I need a vacation so bad! I%26#39;m leaving for Vegas the evening of Sept 8, and will be there til Thursday. I%26#39;m staying at the Orleans.

My questions are this:

Has anyone taken the VOF SUV tour? I don%26#39;t drive, and want a nice tour to somewhere I haven%26#39;t been, that will let me get out and walk around. Has anyone done this tour?

The other things are this: I am trying to figure out a place I can go to pick up a few things like conditioner, hair stuff, whatever, in case, being everything has to be in checked baggage...and I don%26#39;t like to travel with too much stuff.

The other thing is I%26#39;d love to see the VooDoo lounge, would it be uncomfortable for a woman alone? I am a very laid back artist type who lives in jeans and t shirts on vacations-I HATE dressup, but do make jeans look good. Is it a dress up sorta place at that? I wanna go for the view and that weird drink that looks like a voodoo concoction.

I haven%26#39;t beein in awhile, and I%26#39;m so looking foward to it...any suggestions out there?

thanks much,

Fyrecat

I'll be there Sept 8-a few questions for a fairly newbie

Hi Fyre:

I can only address your shampoo, etc. question.

I also stay at the Orleans (which I love) %26amp; they have a great gift shop. The prices are very reasonable. Example: A 24 oz. water which you would pay $3 %26amp; up on the strip in $1.80. A 8 oz. bag of trail mix was $1.99.

I think for the hassle to find a drugstore (there are none that I know of by Orleans ) %26amp; the cost of getting there the Orleans gift shop would be your best bet,

Also, your room provides you with bigger than average shampoo, cond., lotion %26amp; mine were replenished every day.

There also is a coffee maker in the room but only 1 cup is free during your stay. Others are $1.75. Some people have complained about this, but for me not having to get dressed when I get up is well worth it to me. Heck, I spend $1.75 on a slot in seconds.

By the way, I stay alone at Orleans %26amp; they have great security. You can%26#39;t pass the security at the elevators to rooms without showing your key.

Have fun!!!

I'll be there Sept 8-a few questions for a fairly newbie

orleans is a dump try to get out of ur reservations

Fyre - The VooDoo lounge would not be an uncomfortable place for a woman on her own. Especially if you go mid-week, or earlier in the night (like 9 pm?) when it%26#39;s less crowded you won%26#39;t have to worry about being hit on.

You can dress up your jeans and not look at all out of place. THis is what my husband and I wore the last time we went there

www.themcginleys.org/vegas6/vegas632.jpg

Enjoy your Witch Doctor drink!

as far as voodoo,

as a rule they dont go fro t-shirts,white tennis shoes ,

i think you would be ok with good jeans and shirt

glad you%26#39;re getting to take a vacation!

we stayed at the Orleans in April and will again in Sept. we took their shuttle to the strip. as mentioned, they%26#39;ll have shampoo and conditioner and lotion.

glad you%26#39;re getting to take a vacation!

we stayed at the Orleans in April and will again in Sept. we took their shuttle to the strip. as mentioned, they%26#39;ll have shampoo and conditioner and lotion.

we walked to Walgreens for bottled water and snacks. it%26#39;s a few blocks, not a bad walk but would depend on the heat!

The Orleans Hotel %26amp; Casino

4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

Walgreens

4905 W Tropicana Ave

(702)889-0911

there are also stores on the strip. here are some earlier posts--

%26gt;%26gt;CVS is on the north side of the Monte Carlo on the same side of the street. The Walgreens is directly across the street.

%26gt;%26gt;We just stayed at Aladdin last week...we visited the ABC store several times.

if you don%26#39;t get answers to all your questions, post with the subject line such as ';Has anyone taken the VOF SUV tour?';

so people will see what you want to know without having to open the post.

have fun!

our lady - what do you mean only one cup of coffee is free? Dont they give you a package of coffee for the machine? Usually a tip to the housekeepers gets all the coffee you want? This is a big deal to me as the only fluid in my body when Im not drinking is coffee. Why is the Orleans a dump?

acne get worse

Wanting to go topless…

I will be in Las Vegas over Labor Day weekend. I will be staying at The Orleans’ but would like to spend some time at a topless or “European Style” pool. Does anyone have any experiences or insights with the many topless, 21+ pools that are now in operation? Do any of these pools offer admission to non-hotel guests? How much is the charge?

For the record, I’m only willing to go if I can get in legitimately. I don’t want to sneak in, hop fences, flash faux room keys, etc. Also, I’m not a creepy old man who needs alternate suggestions for where to catch some skin, I’m actually a young woman who wants to lounge around without getting those pesky tan lines :) Thanks for your help!

Wanting to go topless%26hellip;

you have to apply first by posting pics here...kidding aside I do not think non guests can go and use other hotel pools.

Wanting to go topless%26hellip;

Darn, just when I was going to post pics for my “application”, lol.

I figured that most pools require you to be a hotel guest (and rightfully so) but thought that perhaps they made exceptions for these special interest pools. Then again it is Vegas and there is already more than the fair share of scantily clad next to naked people. Anywho, if any one on the forum knows of anything else regarding the topless pools, please let me know.

Mirage now has ';Bare';

I think the people at O%26#39;Sheay%26#39;s, Mermaids, and Casino Royale were working in unison to come up with something like that for their ';Whales';.

You are going to have switch hotels.

Is bare what they are working on back by the dolphin exhibit, might be time to go see those dolphins again.

troll???

from the mirage site, here%26#39;s the phone number for the Bare pool. you could ask if they let others in, you might have to pay.

For general information about Bare, please call 702-791-7442

The topless pool at the Stratosphere is open to the general public for a fee.

Bite

Was wondering if anyone has seen Bite at the strat.thinking of getting tix. opinions?

thanks...

Bite

We saw Bite during our September 05 visit. A two for one deal and that is about what it was worth. While we enjoyed it over all, it is a bit ridiculous. Seemed that the cast realized that fact also. This made it easier to watch

Bite

My fiance and I checked out the show during our last trip to Vegas. We loved it. The crowd and the performers really got into the vibe of the show. It is a bit cheesy (vampires and classic rock are a funny combination) but the performers were sexy. It%26#39;s a fun little show. Would try to get coupons (we saw a lot of coupons around for the show) or try to get half price tix however. I wouldn%26#39;t suggest full price to see it.

I%26#39;ve said it before but I won%26#39;t say it again. The title sums it all up.

I hear they are replacing it with a new show, ';Suck';