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Favorite thing: 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!!!

Favorite thing: 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.

Favorite thing: 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.

Favorite thing: 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.

Fondest memory: The food.

Favorite thing: 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!

Fondest memory: what happens in vegas, stays in vegas =P

Favorite thing: 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.

Favorite thing: the map shows that it is right next door. this may be true or not if you have a map that only shows the hotels/casinos. the paris is right next door and attached to ballys. also barbary coast is right next door to the flamingo.
however the monte carlo is not right next door to the new york new york.
also many maps show the distance from the barbary coast to the venetian and from the barbary coast to the mgm to be about the same. it is not barbary coast to vevetian is 0.7 miles. barbary coast to MGM is 1.41 miles. also if you plan to cross over from one side of the strip to the other. it is not alowed between the paris to a good distance south of the aladdin.

Favorite thing: One great thing about Las Vegas is that it can be REALLY inexpensive. You can get great deals on flights and rooms, food, shows, even gambling.

If you plan on flying, check w/ a travel agent and get a package deal- sometimes you can get like 4 days 3 nights flight and room for around $200 a person (sometimes cheaper!) If you are driving out- and just need a room- go to the hotel's website and you can usually get a better deal. Also- book the most inexpensive room and when you get there, if there are luxury rooms left you can upgrade for next to nothing.

There is a magazine called 'What's On in Las Vegas' I think they are free at the hotel usually. This will tell tou everything that's going on the month that you're there and there are tons of coupons in it. If you fly you usually get a coupon book on the plane- don't throw it away, there are some great deals in them and usually they will take you somewhere that you might not go ( Texas, Sunset, the Station hotels usually have good deals and Sunset station is great- although off the strip.) If you don't fly check with your hotel- they usually have them too. The coupons are for things like $3 off buffet or $2 at black jack table or two free drinks in a certain lounge.

Fondest memory: Any show that you want to see- there's a good chance that you could go for next to nothing- sometimes nothing! Sit down at a table in the hotel that the show is in- play for a while and almost 7 times out of 10 a pit boss will offer free show tickets to someone at the table. Or talk to your dealer- if you've dropped a lot of money at the table then he may be able to help you out.

The cards that track what you've spent gambling are also good to get- it takes about 3 minutes to get one and the more you gamble the more free stuff you can get- from souvineers to food to shows!

Favorite thing: This is a must for any vacation in America! This is a thick book composed of "buy-1-get-1-free" coupons to hundreds of places. There is a fine dining or classy section of coupons. There is also a casual section. For those who like Jack in the Box and other informal restaurant, they have that section too. In addition, there are quite a few coupons to various shops and online companies, which offer 25% and below off products. And Finally, there are many hotels listed in the back of the book which offer 50% off rack room rates. The list contains all the participants across the U.S. You can usually finds these books at colleges and universities or you can buy one online at http://www.entertainment.com. These books usually go on sale around October and they all expire November the following year. Usually around February, you can get the books around half price, just because the company doesn't want to get stuck with any printed books. I just bought 2 books for Vegas at $12.50 each, which includes free shipping. Below, is a list of all the fine dining and casual restaurants which offer the "buy-1-get-1-free." I have only listed the restaurants in Vegas, however, there are a few in Henderson, Boulder City, Bullhead City, Jean, Mesquite, and Laughlin. My other page entitled: Entertainment Book (Part 1), has a list of all the fine dining & casual coupons listed in the book. And my other page entitled: Entertainment Book (Part 2), has a list of all informal coupons listed in the book.
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Please note: The numbers in parenthesis corresponds to the quantity of coupons for that particular place.
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Attractions:

~ Regal Cinemas, United Artist, & Edwards Theatres (36)
~ Angel Park (3)
~ Speed the Ride
~ Theaters of Sensation
~ Southern Nevada Zoo (3)
~ High Roller
~ American Superstars
~ The Auto Collection
~ Callaway Golf Center (3)
~ Casino Player Magazine
~ Central Park West
~ Cinema Ride
~ Clark County Heritage Museums
~ Crystal Palace USA (3)
~ Dansey’s Indoor R/C Hobbies
~ Desperado
~ Emerald River
~ Green Valley Golf Range
~ Guinness World Records Museum
~ Invensys Classic at Las Vegas PGA Tour
~ Cyber Speedway
~ Las Vegas Little Theatre (LVLT)
~ Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix (3)
~ Las Vegas Natural History Museum
~ Laser Force (3)
~ Laser Quest
~ Liberace Museum
~ Lied Discovery Children’s Museum
~ Madame Tussaud’s
~ Mickey’s Cues & Brews (2)
~ Mountasia Family Fun Center (3)
~ Lost City Museum
~ Paintball Adventure Quest
~ PINK E’S (2)
~ Riviera Comedy Club
~ Crazy Girls (Riviera)
~ La Cage Show (Riviera)
~ Scandia Family Fun Center (3)
~ Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society
~ Bowling at Terrible’s (3)
~ Utah Shakespearean Festival
~ Wet’n Wild (3)
~ Disney On Ice
~ Knott’s Soak City
~ San Diego Wild Animal Park
~ Knott’s Theme Park (3)
~ San Diego Zoo
~ Six Flags Magic Mountain
~ Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
~ Universal Studios Hollywood (3)

Favorite thing: This is a must for any vacation in America! This is a thick book composed of "buy-1-get-1-free" coupons to hundreds of places. There is a fine dining or classy section of coupons. There is also a casual section. For those who like Jack in the Box and other informal restaurant, they have that section too. In addition, there are quite a few coupons to various shops and online companies, which offer 25% and below off products. And Finally, there are many hotels listed in the back of the book which offer 50% off rack room rates. The list contains all the participants across the U.S. You can usually finds these books at colleges and universities or you can buy one online at http://www.entertainment.com. These books usually go on sale around October and they all expire November the following year. Usually around February, you can get the books around half price, just because the company doesn't want to get stuck with any printed books. I just bought 2 books for Vegas at $12.50 each, which includes free shipping. Below, is a list of all the fine dining and casual restaurants which offer the "buy-1-get-1-free." I have only listed the restaurants in Vegas, however, there are a few in Henderson, Boulder City, Bullhead City, Jean, Mesquite, and Laughlin. My other page entitled: Entertainment Book (Part 1), has a list of all the fine dining & casual coupons listed in the book. And my other page entitled: Entertainment Book (Part 3), has a list of all attraction coupons listed in the book.
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Please note: The numbers in parenthesis corresponds to the quantity of coupons for that particular place.
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Informal Dining:

~ Dairy Queen (4)
~ Burger King (3)
~ Krispy Kreme (3)
~ Blimpie (6)
~ Subway (3)
~ Carl's Jr. (6)
~ Taco Bell (6)
~ Wendy's (3)
~ Sonic (3)
~ Aruba Juice
~ Auntie Anne's (3)
~ Bagel Bagel
~ Bagel King
~ Barcelona Restaurant & Lounge
~ Broadway Pizza
~ Calarco Family Deli
~ Chicago Hot Dogs
~ Cold Stone Creamery
~ Creamy's Ice Cream & Deli
~ Cyber Stop Internet Cafe (3)
~ Dagwood's Sandwich Delights
~ Daily Chicken Bakery
~ Dimas Tacos Inc.
~ Farm Basket (6)
~ Greek Cafe & Deli
~ Greek Garden
~ Harrie's Bagelmania
~ HarryO's BBQ
~ Hogi Yogi (3)
~ Hungry Howie's
~ Idle Spurs Tavern
~ Java Unit
~ Joey's Only (3)
~ Jokers Wild, The Court Cafe
~ La Salsa
~ Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix
~ Little Caesars (3)
~ Luv It (3)
~ Manhattan Bagel (3)
~ Marie's Gourmet Bakery
~ Mark Rich's New York Pizza & Pasta
~ Martino's Pizza
~ Mixer's Ice Cream Lounge & Coffee Place
~ Mr. Goodcents (2)
~ Pink E's!
~ Pizza Shak
~ The Pizzeria
~ Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits (3)
~ Rainbow End Natural Food Store
~ Round Table Pizza (6)
~ Rosati's Pizza (2)
~ Santora's Sunset Bar & Grill
~ Seattle Style Coffee
~ Senor Salsa Mexican Grill
~ Siena Deli
~ Smoothie Shack
~ Submarina
~ The Taco Maker (3)
~ Target Food Avenue (3)
~ TCBY (3)
~ Teriyaki Stix (3)
~ The Rotisserie
~ Three Boys Pizza (3)
~ Tony's Pizza
~ Villa Pizza (3)
~ Wild Oats (2)
~ Beach Pizza & Pasta Company
~ Del Taco (4)
~ Domino's Pizza (3)
~ Godfather's Pizza (2)
~ Gold's Gym
~ Hot Dog on a Stick
~ Jack in the Box (3)
~ Kyoto Bowl (2)
~ Mrs. Fields (4)
~ Muscle Beach Lemonade
~ PretzelMaker
~ Pretzel Time (3)
~ Seattle Dan's
~ Wienerschnitzel (3)