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Our Brazilian friend on a weekday night in Vegas - Las Vegas
Our Brazilian friend on a weekday night in Vegas
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Information / Sources: Line pass...most important tip 'ever'
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  • mapakettle
  • Updated By mapakettle on March 7, 2004
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  • Always ask for a line pass from VIP services (slot club counter) at your favourite casino if you plan on eating there. The pass allows you to walk to the front of the line at the buffet, and you will be immediately passed through. Anyone can get one if you possess a players card (be confident, be polite) they're free, and you feel like a king when you use it. Ignore the grumblings from the people in line, if they joined VT, then they would also have inside knowledge. BEST TIP EVER, TRUST ME.

    The food.

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    Information / Sources: Objects on the Strip are farther than they appear
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  • goingsolo
  • By goingsolo on June 7, 2004
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  • Information / Sources - Las Vegas
    by goingsolo
    This is especially true of the hotels. What may seem like a short walk from one hotel to the next is actually much longer. Also, the Vegas Strip may be only a couple of blocks long, but remember most of the hotels are huge and each block is rather long. Don't be surprised if it takes you more than a few minutes to walk over to the next hotel, especially if its hot outside and the street is filled with tourists doing the Vegas shuffle (see transportation)

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    Information / Sources: Thankful for walkways
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  • ZanieOR
  • By ZanieOR on March 27, 2004
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  • The walkway between NYNY and MGM - Las Vegas
    The walkway between NYNY and
    MGM
    by ZanieOR
    Those walkways across the Strip are feet savers and timesavers! And they are building more all the time.
    Also take advantage of escalators, elevators, people movers every chance you get. It's importand to conserve energy whenever possible because you will be expending plenty of it.

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    Information / Sources: Best Las Vegas forum
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  • ZanieOR
  • By ZanieOR on April 4, 2004
  • Las Vegas Page by ZanieOR
  • The Las Vegas Talk forum!!
    The best possible advice I can give to anyone going to Las Vegas is to visit my favorite and the busiest LV forum on the Internet.
    I've been a member since way back when I was planning my first trip, and while its come a long way technologically, some of the same people are still there. In fact I attended a LVTalk meet at Luxor the last time I was in town, and met one woman I'd been in touch with for years.
    There are literally hundred of questions asked and answered per week about every facet of Las Vegas by both locals and fanatics. Whenever I've been planning a trip to LV you could find me on the forum daily.
    Oh, the address is www.lasvegastalk.com

    Another excellent Internet site is www.lvol.com (Las Vegas On Line) It has reviews of all the hotels and shows.

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    Information / Sources: get lots of sleep
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  • bryINpoland
  • By bryINpoland on January 23, 2004
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  • this is what happens when u dont get enough sleep - Las Vegas
    this is what happens when u
    dont get enough sleep
    by bryINpoland
    when i go to vegas i usually only have about 3 days there. most people who hit sin city hit it on the weekends. is it possible to see all of vegas in 3 days? no way! can u come pretty close to seeing all of vegas, u bet!

    the key is being well rested before u arrive in the city that never sleeps, cause u arent going to get much rest if u plan to see all u can see.

    on your first day there, u have to do a run though, or what i like to call "the test drive" . (this is for people not familiar with vegas, i usually always have someone with me who has never been there so i have to show them how its done)... so your first day, or first night, u hit every casino possible. i ussually start from the south side at mandalay bay. weave your way north up the strip, basicly just doing a walk through of the casinos, getting a good idea of what they have, and where things are. u are going to have the urge to stop and gamble, or sit at the bar, but u must be strong, thats for day two. day one is all about "familiarization". if u do stop to gamble, 15 minutes tops. u have to stay focused!

    ok, once u done the walk through, day two is when u go back to those hotels that u liked and u spend some quality time in them, gambling, eating, shoping, taking pictures... whatever floats your boat.

    day three is basicly trying ti fit in everything else u forgot to see, or trying to hit big with your last buck.

    if u come back from vegas well rested, well then u are doing it all wrong. have fun and party hard!

    what happens in vegas, stays in vegas =P

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    Information / Sources: the STRIP VIEWS -- shows on the street
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  • gkitzmil
  • By gkitzmil on October 27, 2003
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  • Information / Sources - Las Vegas
    by gkitzmil
    Be SURE to see the following:

    PIRATE SHOW at the TREASURE ISLAND

    The "Sirens of TI" will made its world premiere on the Las Vegas Strip Saturday, October 25 2003. to an invited guest audience at Treasure Island in Las Vegas. The modern update of the long running pirate battle will feature a clash between a group of beautiful, tempting Sirens and a band of renegade pirates.

    In the hands of Emmy-Award winning Director/Choreographer Kenny Ortega, the new show will feature a fresh new storyline and star the alluring and enticing "Sirens of TI" -- part muse, part temptress, part pirate. These stunning and talented women were found in a nationwide coast-to- coast search that began in Las Vegas and ended in Orlando this past summer. Award-winning record producer and songwriter Emilio Estefan scored the new production.

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    Fountains of BELLAGIO -- Experience the most ambitious, commanding water feature ever conceived! Bellagio's world-famous fountains will speak to your heart with opera, classical and whimsical music while flirting with your playful nature through their carefully choreographed movements. You'll be swept away by this breathtaking union of water, music and light

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    VOLCANO at the MIRAGE

    Every fifteen minutes from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, the earth shakes and flames shoot into the night sky spewing smoke and fire 100 feet above the waters below, transforming a tranquil waterfall into spectacular streams of molten lava.

    The volcano at The Mirage has been a Las Vegas signature attraction since the resort opened in 1989, mesmerizing spectators with it thunderous, fiery display. The volcano, situated on three water-covered acres, is 54 feet high and circulates 119,000 gallons of water per minute.

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    Information / Sources: Suggested Gratuity
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  • truesunn
  • Updated By truesunn on June 4, 2003
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  • Show Me The Money by Carrie Ann Seal - Las Vegas
    Show Me The Money by Carrie
    Ann Seal
    by truesunn
    ~ 15-20% tip for food or drink

    ~ Bellman- $1-$2 per bag

    ~ Dealers and Slot Attendants- I personally play $5 BlackJack and tip $1 for each 21 I get

    ~ Showrooms- A tip of $5-$20 (depending on venue and show) should fetch good seating.

    ~ Taxi Drivers- $1-$2 per passenger

    ~ Valet- $2 is standard

    ~ Maids- $2 per day

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    Information / Sources: Vegas Info
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  • Yaqui
  • By Yaqui on March 22, 2009
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  • Information / Sources - Las Vegas
    by Yaqui,
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    Don’t know if anyone ever looks at the material that most hotels provide, especially those glamour magazine. Well, those magazines are usually a great source of information of some really neat night spots, sightseeing spots, or really cool restaurants. I like to sit while having my morning cup of coffee and browse thru the literature. Once something caught my eye, we went down to the business center to get more info or find the location. We ended up finding about some really neat things to see and do in Vegas. So, take the time and browse the literature in the hotel rooms.

    The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce has a new address in Town Square.
    6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South
    Suite 300
    Las Vegas Nevada 89119
    Chamber of Commerce

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    Information / Sources: Tuesday Nights in Vegas? Weekday nights?
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  • jumpingnorman
  • Updated By jumpingnorman on March 27, 2009
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  • Our Brazilian friend on a weekday night in Vegas - Las Vegas
    Our Brazilian friend on a
    weekday night in Vegas
    by jumpingnorman
    A VTer asked in the Forum if a Tuesday night in June would be nice in Vegas --- less people? but less fun?

    It may be a little warm on that Tuesday night in June but it will still be loaded with fun in the city that never sleeps. Being a weekday, there are better hotel deals, still lots of people but much less than during the weekend!

    However, major concerts are usually on Saturdays as you can see on the list of Vegas concerts at http://www.wedoitallvegas.com/Las-Vegas-Concerts.asp

    And yes, there's even a website that is solely dedicated on what to do in Vegas on Tuesday nights! Visit http://www.bachelorvegas.com/options/tuesdays.html

    But basically, every day of the week in Vegas has something to offer --- there is reason why it has become one of the top tourist destinations!

    Seeing Vegas for the first time at night time when I was I teenager...amazing lights in the middle of the desert

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    Information / Sources: Learn from my mistakes...
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  • cybercutie
  • By cybercutie on May 14, 2004
  • Las Vegas Page by cybercutie
  • Here's a good tip...never go to Vegas with your significant other if you are planning to break up with them right when you get back...its not recommended, and doesn't make for lasting memories...aka 4 days of hell and boredom in the City that never sleeps....hope this helps!!!

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