3 nights las vegas around xmas

hi

me and my girl (both from the minneapolis area - MSP) would like to get away
to a warmer area sometime this winter. i was thinking about something like
3-4 nights in las vegas, between xmas and new years. so what i wanted to ask
is pretty much whether you guys have any suggestions how to get a
flight/hotel deal as cheap as possible. any online places you can suggest?
or special promotions?
we really are pretty flexible - and if you can suggest another warm
destination (florida, mexico,...) thats even more affordable, i'd be happy
to look into that too.

thanks a bunch in advance.
sid

sid derra wrote:
hi

me and my girl (both from the minneapolis area - MSP) would like to get away
to a warmer area sometime this winter. i was thinking about something like
3-4 nights in las vegas, between xmas and new years. so what i wanted to ask
is pretty much whether you guys have any suggestions how to get a
flight/hotel deal as cheap as possible. any online places you can suggest?
or special promotions?
we really are pretty flexible - and if you can suggest another warm
destination (florida, mexico,...) thats even more affordable, i'd be happy
to look into that too.

thanks a bunch in advance.
sid

Vegas can sometimes be cold during that period. One time we were there
and it snowed.

That said, it's low season in Vegas and you should be able to score
some pretty cheap rooms. Check out the web sites for specific hotels
and see their rates. Don't be afraid to go to the big ones (Paris, for
example).

Vegas can sometimes be cold during that period.

At that time of year, the average daily high is 57 F (which isn't bad
in Vegas' bright sunlight), but the average low is a chilly 37 F.

For hotel advice, there are a number of good web sites that compare the
hotels; for example, try Cheapo Vegas (www.cheapovegas.com).

If this is your first visit, you might want to stay on The Strip (the
main casino area). Rates are higher on the Strip, but it's part of the
Vegas experience. You can often find specials if you look. Weekdays are
usually cheaper than weekends.

However, beware of Strip hotels with very low rates (like Circus
Circus), as they can be dreary or in bad locations. If you're on a
tight budget, you might be better off just staying in a different part
of town where rates are less.

You might want to also post your question to the Las Vegas newsgroup
(alt.vacation.las-vegas).

Jim

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"sid derra" wrote:

hi

me and my girl (both from the minneapolis area - MSP) would like to get away
to a warmer area sometime this winter. i was thinking about something like
3-4 nights in las vegas, between xmas and new years. so what i wanted to ask
is pretty much whether you guys have any suggestions how to get a
flight/hotel deal as cheap as possible. any online places you can suggest?
or special promotions?
we really are pretty flexible - and if you can suggest another warm
destination (florida, mexico,...) thats even more affordable, i'd be happy
to look into that too.

What's your definition of "affordable?" Keep in mind that although Las
Vegas will be much warmer than Minneapolis during the winter, its still
likely to be cool; nowhere near as warm as southern Florida.

Any of the tropical areas such as Mexico are going to be in big demand
for vacationers during the winter holiday season so don't expect to find
cheap bargains there that time of year. This is also true of
semi-tropical areas such as Southern Florida.

Las Vegas will probably be the cheapest destination of those you listed,
but its not exactly going to be swimming weather there either during the
holiday season. The weather will probably be in the 50 degree range.

The best choice of vacation spot for you depends on your budget, but
since you didn't give any clue of what your budget is, its hard to make
any firm recommendations.

If warmth is the key, go further south. OTOH, we have been pretty chilly at
Puerto Penasco in Mexico at holiday time. And one year the temp in Napa, CA
was in the 40s. Can you say F-l-o-r-i-d-a? (g)

Bob Gardner

"sid derra" wrote in message
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hi

me and my girl (both from the minneapolis area - MSP) would like to get
away to a warmer area sometime this winter. i was thinking about something
like 3-4 nights in las vegas, between xmas and new years. so what i wanted
to ask is pretty much whether you guys have any suggestions how to get a
flight/hotel deal as cheap as possible. any online places you can suggest?
or special promotions?
we really are pretty flexible - and if you can suggest another warm
destination (florida, mexico,...) thats even more affordable, i'd be
happy to look into that too.

thanks a bunch in advance.
sid

Forget to suggest this link: www.weatherbase.com. Shop around.

Bob Gardner

"sid derra" wrote in message
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hi

me and my girl (both from the minneapolis area - MSP) would like to get
away to a warmer area sometime this winter. i was thinking about something
like 3-4 nights in las vegas, between xmas and new years. so what i wanted
to ask is pretty much whether you guys have any suggestions how to get a
flight/hotel deal as cheap as possible. any online places you can suggest?
or special promotions?
we really are pretty flexible - and if you can suggest another warm
destination (florida, mexico,...) thats even more affordable, i'd be
happy to look into that too.

thanks a bunch in advance.
sid

sid derra wrote:
would like to get away to a warmer area sometime this winter . . .
3-4 nights in las vegas

Temperatures in 'Vegas can be quite low but not, I guess, when compared
to Minneapolis.

For "A bit of NON-GAMBLING LAS VEGAS" please visit
http://geocities.com/iconoc/Articles/LasVegas.html at the site at
Right in the sig. It has links to a dozen related sites.

I highly recommend visiting the bar at the far end of the Stratosphere
at ten o'clock on a Monday for a blast of a Blues jam.
__________________________________________________ _________________
A San Franciscan who's visited 49 of 50 US states.
http://geocities.com/dancefest/ - http://geocities.com/iconoc/
ICQ: http://wwp.mirabilis.com/19098103 --- IClast at SFbay Net

Check out http://www.vegasbookmarks.com

I saw a $99 Vacation Special there that included
4 days 3 nights hotel with 4 buffets and 4 show tickets.

Looked like a good value

David

"Shawn Hirn" wrote in message
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"sid derra" wrote:

hi

me and my girl (both from the minneapolis area - MSP) would like to get
away
to a warmer area sometime this winter. i was thinking about something
like
3-4 nights in las vegas, between xmas and new years. so what i wanted to
ask
is pretty much whether you guys have any suggestions how to get a
flight/hotel deal as cheap as possible. any online places you can
suggest?
or special promotions?
we really are pretty flexible - and if you can suggest another warm
destination (florida, mexico,...) thats even more affordable, i'd be
happy
to look into that too.

What's your definition of "affordable?" Keep in mind that although Las
Vegas will be much warmer than Minneapolis during the winter, its still
likely to be cool; nowhere near as warm as southern Florida.

Any of the tropical areas such as Mexico are going to be in big demand
for vacationers during the winter holiday season so don't expect to find
cheap bargains there that time of year. This is also true of
semi-tropical areas such as Southern Florida.

Las Vegas will probably be the cheapest destination of those you listed,
but its not exactly going to be swimming weather there either during the
holiday season. The weather will probably be in the 50 degree range.

The best choice of vacation spot for you depends on your budget, but
since you didn't give any clue of what your budget is, its hard to make
any firm recommendations.

50s would be alright i suppose - anything that keeps the gloves in the
suitcase ;-)
"affordable" - well - something like "as cheap as possible" ;-) i really
have no definite limit - but since i am in my 6th yr of college and trying
to finish up and my gf is back at school too we just need to take what we
can get really.

thanks!

"sendaboob" wrote in message
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Check out http://www.vegasbookmarks.com

I saw a $99 Vacation Special there that included
4 days 3 nights hotel with 4 buffets and 4 show tickets.

Looked like a good value

David

thanks for that suggestion. does anybody have experience with this kind of
specials? any glitch? or just over capacity?

thanks again!
sid