Questions to our first trip in Las vegas!

Firstly try http://www.chapovegas.com

I would stay downtown, perhaps the $ Queens. Ask for a Jacuzzi Suite

Visaman
"Sandra" wrote in message
om...
Hi,
A very Happy New Year to all of you!! Me and Hubby are going to las
vegas in Feb. This will be our first trip to vegas and the last
(hopefully) before we become 3!! Thought we should cover the sin city
before we enter the family kingdom! The last of our lazy-n-free
days...
So here are a couple of questions:
1) can you name some really good shows that we can see. I've no idea
about them. 'R' is also acceptable and 'G' also!
2) Can you name some good hotel we can stay in? Its full of them, I
know but personal recommendations will help a lot. I am looking in for
a romantic and richly decorated hotel. Bellagio is good but the prices
are not! I am looking for a 'ok' budget.
Priority no. 1 : Romantic and great stay
Priority no. 2 : Price
We don't care about gyms and pools etc. We'll be roaming around the
city anyway!
3) Can you tell me about some websites/Offers or phone numbers that
have great prices on hotels? I can get 100000's on the web ...but here
again personal reviws are 10000000 times better. Also is it atall
possble to negotiate on deals????
4) las vegas is the 'night city'. can you suggest any activities for
the day there?
5)Long time ago I heard someone say, or saw on some TV channel that
one of LV restraurant has the largest variety food. Do you know which
one it is? Any recos for some 'good and tasty' restraurants or better
still 'good-tasty and cheap' food'!
Okay, that was a lot of Questions for one letter! Please, Please do
give as many suggestions as you have. Waiting eagerly for your
responses. Thanks a lot!

I've heard that Cirque du Soliel has a nude/topless show, though I'm
not sure it has opened yet. I suppose you won't see that elsewhere. Is
this "O" that others have mentioned?

Also, the Travel Channel on cable TV has raved about the water
fountains at the Bellagio as the best free entertainment in Las Vegas.

The Travel Channel, and perhaps others, has discussed a book on
recommended cheap restaurants: 777 Cheap Eats in Las Vegas by Wendy Y.
Tucker (available on Amazon.com)

DKM

On 8 Jan 2004 16:43:21 -0800, (Sandra) wrote:

Hi,
A very Happy New Year to all of you!! Me and Hubby are going to las
vegas in Feb. This will be our first trip to vegas and the last
(hopefully) before we become 3!! Thought we should cover the sin city
before we enter the family kingdom! The last of our lazy-n-free
days...
So here are a couple of questions:
1) can you name some really good shows that we can see. I've no idea
about them. 'R' is also acceptable and 'G' also!
2) Can you name some good hotel we can stay in? Its full of them, I
know but personal recommendations will help a lot. I am looking in for
a romantic and richly decorated hotel. Bellagio is good but the prices
are not! I am looking for a 'ok' budget.
Priority no. 1 : Romantic and great stay
Priority no. 2 : Price
We don't care about gyms and pools etc. We'll be roaming around the
city anyway!
3) Can you tell me about some websites/Offers or phone numbers that
have great prices on hotels? I can get 100000's on the web ...but here
again personal reviws are 10000000 times better. Also is it atall
possble to negotiate on deals????
4) las vegas is the 'night city'. can you suggest any activities for
the day there?
5)Long time ago I heard someone say, or saw on some TV channel that
one of LV restraurant has the largest variety food. Do you know which
one it is? Any recos for some 'good and tasty' restraurants or better
still 'good-tasty and cheap' food'!
Okay, that was a lot of Questions for one letter! Please, Please do
give as many suggestions as you have. Waiting eagerly for your
responses. Thanks a lot!


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In article ,
Doug McClure wrote:
I've heard that Cirque du Soliel has a nude/topless show, though I'm
not sure it has opened yet. I suppose you won't see that elsewhere. Is
this "O" that others have mentioned?

No, definitely not! You're thinking of "Zumanity," the new adults-
only CdS show at New York-New York. "O" is at the Bellagio.


Patty

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"Visaman" wrote in message
news:SRrLb.32925$ts4.12516@pd7tw3no...
Firstly try http://www.chapovegas.com

I would stay downtown, perhaps the $ Queens. Ask for a Jacuzzi Suite

Visaman
"Sandra" wrote in message
om...
Hi,
A very Happy New Year to all of you!! Me and Hubby are going to las
vegas in Feb. This will be our first trip to vegas and the last
(hopefully) before we become 3!! Thought we should cover the sin city
before we enter the family kingdom! The last of our lazy-n-free
days...
So here are a couple of questions:
1) can you name some really good shows that we can see. I've no idea
about them. 'R' is also acceptable and 'G' also!
2) Can you name some good hotel we can stay in? Its full of them, I
know but personal recommendations will help a lot. I am looking in for
a romantic and richly decorated hotel. Bellagio is good but the prices
are not! I am looking for a 'ok' budget.
Priority no. 1 : Romantic and great stay
Priority no. 2 : Price
We don't care about gyms and pools etc. We'll be roaming around the
city anyway!
3) Can you tell me about some websites/Offers or phone numbers that
have great prices on hotels? I can get 100000's on the web ...but here
again personal reviws are 10000000 times better. Also is it atall
possble to negotiate on deals????
4) las vegas is the 'night city'. can you suggest any activities for
the day there?
5)Long time ago I heard someone say, or saw on some TV channel that
one of LV restraurant has the largest variety food. Do you know which
one it is? Any recos for some 'good and tasty' restraurants or better
still 'good-tasty and cheap' food'!
Okay, that was a lot of Questions for one letter! Please, Please do
give as many suggestions as you have. Waiting eagerly for your
responses. Thanks a lot!

(Sandra) wrote in message . com...
Hi,
A very Happy New Year to all of you!! Me and Hubby are going to las
vegas in Feb. This will be our first trip to vegas and the last
(hopefully) before we become 3!! Thought we should cover the sin city
before we enter the family kingdom! The last of our lazy-n-free
days...
So here are a couple of questions:
1) can you name some really good shows that we can see. I've no idea
about them. 'R' is also acceptable and 'G' also!

We really enjoyed Mamma Mia, if you consider that a 'show.' Very hard
to get tickets, but Danny Gans was probably my favorite ever.

2) Can you name some good hotel we can stay in? Its full of them, I
know but personal recommendations will help a lot. I am looking in for
a romantic and richly decorated hotel. Bellagio is good but the prices
are not! I am looking for a 'ok' budget.
Priority no. 1 : Romantic and great stay
Priority no. 2 : Price
We don't care about gyms and pools etc. We'll be roaming around the
city anyway!

The Venetian is always my first choice (rooms are much nicer than
standard Bellagio rooms), but price may not be all that different. We
also got a great rate at the Paris Hotel web site. They lowered it
even more on check-in because we were patient when they were trying to
find a NS room. Be sure you get a view room here of the 'Eiffel
Tower' & Bellagio Fountains - thats what makes it romantic!

3) Can you tell me about some websites/Offers or phone numbers that
have great prices on hotels? I can get 100000's on the web ...but here
again personal reviws are 10000000 times better. Also is it atall
possble to negotiate on deals????

Found the best deals on the hotel's web sites.

4) las vegas is the 'night city'. can you suggest any activities for
the day there?

Shopping, Eating, Shopping, Eating,... Don't know how long you'll be
there, but the outlets out in Primm (all the way on the Cal/Nev
border) are great - it just takes a whole day to get there & do them.

5)Long time ago I heard someone say, or saw on some TV channel that
one of LV restraurant has the largest variety food. Do you know which
one it is? Any recos for some 'good and tasty' restraurants or better
still 'good-tasty and cheap' food'!

That could be the Bellagio or the Paris buffets. I've heard wonderful
things about both, with the Bellagio being far & above the best, but
don't go at peak times, due to long lines. Don't miss an In N Out
'double double animal style' burger, a SW specialty. If you like
Thai, the Lotus of Siam restaurant, although in a very ugly strip
mall, is probably the best Thai in the US, with wonderful service &
friendly owners. Check out chowhound.com - Southwest region for all
kinds of great ideas. These people know their food & there are some
great budget places suggested.

Okay, that was a lot of Questions for one letter! Please, Please do
give as many suggestions as you have. Waiting eagerly for your
responses. Thanks a lot!

Have a great time & enjoy your last trip for just the 2 of you!

Must read site for learning about the various hotels - www.cheapovegas.com

In article ,
(Sandra) wrote:

Hi,
A very Happy New Year to all of you!! Me and Hubby are going to las
vegas in Feb. This will be our first trip to vegas and the last
(hopefully) before we become 3!! Thought we should cover the sin city
before we enter the family kingdom! The last of our lazy-n-free
days...
So here are a couple of questions:
1) can you name some really good shows that we can see. I've no idea
about them. 'R' is also acceptable and 'G' also!

Thiss is purely a matter of personal preference, but "O", Mystere,
and Danny Gans get high ratings. Check http://www.cheapovegas.com
for some more ideas. If you want to see a popular show, you must
buy your tickets in advance. Shows such as "O" sell out months in
advance. You can book most any show through the web site of the
casino that hosts the show.

2) Can you name some good hotel we can stay in? Its full of them, I
know but personal recommendations will help a lot. I am looking in for
a romantic and richly decorated hotel. Bellagio is good but the prices
are not! I am looking for a 'ok' budget.
Priority no. 1 : Romantic and great stay
Priority no. 2 : Price
We don't care about gyms and pools etc. We'll be roaming around the
city anyway!

What is an "okay budget"? What exactly is your price range? I suggest
you find a nice hotel on the Strip in the central or south areas.
This is the areas where most of the "action" is. Do not skimp too
much on your hotel for a first time Vegas visit. Check the web site
I just referenced for ideas on hotels. Treasure Island is a very
popular and moderately priced hotel. So is the Monte Carlo and they
are both moderately priced and clean with lots of amenities.

3) Can you tell me about some websites/Offers or phone numbers that
have great prices on hotels? I can get 100000's on the web ...but here
again personal reviws are 10000000 times better. Also is it atall
possble to negotiate on deals????

My favorite web site is the one I previously cited.

4) las vegas is the 'night city'. can you suggest any activities for
the day there?

Oh, gosh! The list is as long as your arm. What're your interests?
My favorite daytime (and nightime) activity is simply walking the
Las Vegas Strip and shooting photos.

5)Long time ago I heard someone say, or saw on some TV channel that
one of LV restraurant has the largest variety food. Do you know which
one it is? Any recos for some 'good and tasty' restraurants or better
still 'good-tasty and cheap' food'!
Okay, that was a lot of Questions for one letter! Please, Please do
give as many suggestions as you have. Waiting eagerly for your
responses. Thanks a lot!

I am not sure what restaurant you have in mind, but you can find
buffets at some of the larger casino resorts that offer a staggering
array of food where you eat all you want of whatever is available.

You might also want to check out the alt.vacation.las-vegas newsgroup
which is very active.

"brenda" wrote in message
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(Sandra) wrote in message
. com...
Hi,
A very Happy New Year to all of you!! Me and Hubby are going to las
vegas in Feb. This will be our first trip to vegas and the last
(hopefully) before we become 3!! Thought we should cover the sin city
before we enter the family kingdom! The last of our lazy-n-free
days...
So here are a couple of questions:
4) las vegas is the 'night city'. can you suggest any activities for
the day there?

Shopping, Eating, Shopping, Eating,... Don't know how long you'll be
there, but the outlets out in Primm (all the way on the Cal/Nev
border) are great - it just takes a whole day to get there & do them.

i'd suggest Ehtel M's cocolate facotry/cactus garden. However, you might
want to save that for when the three of you return and you visit the Dam.

Red Rock Canyon is pretty cool, and the temps probably not too oppressive in
Feb.

Be sure you get a view room here of the
'Eiffel Tower' & Bellagio Fountains

That's a good suggestion. When I stayed at the Paris, my room
faced away from the street and the view wasn't all that great
(although I still loved staying there), but a friend stayed in a
room that faced the street and she said the view of the Eiffel
Tower out her window was beautiful and romantic. I think the
Paris does charge extra for those rooms, though.


Red Rock Canyon is pretty cool

Yes, and if you don't mind driving a little further there is also
Valley of Fire, a large park with red rocks where they filmed
scenes from one of the Star Trek movies. Personally I liked
Valley of Fire more than Red Rock Canyon, but both are nice.

Speaking of Star Trek, if you're a fan you might want to check
out "Star Trek: The Experience" http://www.startrekexp.com/
at the Hilton.

Also interesting is Madam Tussaud's Wax Museum at the Venetian.

I wouldn't put this high on my list, but if you're looking for something
kind of silly (or if you're a legitmate fan), then see the mirrored
piano and wild costumes at the Liberace Museum:
http://www.liberace.com/liberace/museum.cfm.

As others have mentioned, Hoover Dam is definitely worth a visit.
It may not sound all that interesting to visit a dam, but most
folks find it very impressive and fascinating.


Also is it at all possble to negotiate on deals????

I've heard that when some folks are checking in they'll place a
$20 on the counter (with their fingers still on it) and ask "are
any better rooms available at that same price?", with the clear
implication that the clerk will get that tip if they do. Supposedly
it works occasionally, but I've never tried it.

James

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I think you mean http://www.cheapovegas.com and the 4 Queens (not quibbling,
but Sandra might not recognize the typos)

"Visaman" wrote in message
news:SRrLb.32925$ts4.12516@pd7tw3no...
Firstly try http://www.chapovegas.com

I would stay downtown, perhaps the $ Queens. Ask for a Jacuzzi Suite

Visaman
"Sandra" wrote in message
om...
Hi,
A very Happy New Year to all of you!! Me and Hubby are going to las
vegas in Feb. This will be our first trip to vegas and the last
(hopefully) before we become 3!! Thought we should cover the sin city
before we enter the family kingdom! The last of our lazy-n-free
days...
So here are a couple of questions:
1) can you name some really good shows that we can see. I've no idea
about them. 'R' is also acceptable and 'G' also!
2) Can you name some good hotel we can stay in? Its full of them, I
know but personal recommendations will help a lot. I am looking in for
a romantic and richly decorated hotel. Bellagio is good but the prices
are not! I am looking for a 'ok' budget.
Priority no. 1 : Romantic and great stay
Priority no. 2 : Price
We don't care about gyms and pools etc. We'll be roaming around the
city anyway!
3) Can you tell me about some websites/Offers or phone numbers that
have great prices on hotels? I can get 100000's on the web ...but here
again personal reviws are 10000000 times better. Also is it atall
possble to negotiate on deals????
4) las vegas is the 'night city'. can you suggest any activities for
the day there?
5)Long time ago I heard someone say, or saw on some TV channel that
one of LV restraurant has the largest variety food. Do you know which
one it is? Any recos for some 'good and tasty' restraurants or better
still 'good-tasty and cheap' food'!
Okay, that was a lot of Questions for one letter! Please, Please do
give as many suggestions as you have. Waiting eagerly for your
responses. Thanks a lot!