Las Vegas!!

riclin · 14th October 2012, 20:26

Hi All, I'm off to Las Vegas in 3 weeks!

to celebrate my sons wedding, (and my birthday!) Have any members got any advice on trips, shows, or things to do please??

Many thanks.

Eric.

Jim Jamieson · 14th October 2012, 20:59

In Vegas there is so much to do it would take you all year. All the hotels are like theme parks for a start then there's the Stratosphere with a few thrill rides on top or you can jump off on a controlled decent from just below 1000 feet. Outside Vegas it is a short drive (less than an hour) to the Hoover dam. Also the Grand Canyon is a must with a drop of 4000 feet to the canyon below, the views are spectacular especially from the glass bottomed walkway. One thing if you are driving to the Grand Canyon it takes up a full day and make sure you have enough gas (petrol) before you set off, Oh! and the last 40 odd miles are on dirt roads.

We spent three weeks in California last year and it was awesome.

Enjoy

JYJ

Ros3 · 14th October 2012, 22:27

Hi.

My brother is just back from 2 weeks there and was very disapointed with it, The fact is if you dont gamble there is very little else to do, It's everywhere there's no getting away from it. Also the drinking law's are different so drinking on the street's is alowed so be carefull. I also have a work mate who went for 10 days last year and after 3 he was ready to come home. Havent been myself so dont know but hope you like it..

Reebs · 15th October 2012, 00:13

I spent a part of my honeymoon in Vegas, along with visiting San Francisco, Hawaii, Hollywood and Yosemite National Park.

Las Vegas, is Disneyland for grown ups, there is tons to see and do, we took a helicopter trip to the Grand Canyon and landed on the Canyon floor for a picnic. The Cirque Du Soleil have a fantastic water themed show called 'O' which is spectacular - it is on at the Bellagio, and was stunning

Cirque Du Soleil - 'O'

We're not great gamblers, but had a ball on all the one armed bandits, which they even have at the airport, and the breakfast buffets are incredible.

I'd go back again like a shot if I had the time and money. Enjoy.

Gate Keeper · 15th October 2012, 06:15

The heat there is dry and when you get off the plane it's like someone has a hair dryer on your face. It's an Alladins Cave of things to see even though the gaming thing can be in your face. Have a lovely time.

Alan_G · 15th October 2012, 10:32

Not been to vegas but seen cirque du soleil in New york and highly reccomend going to see their shows as Reebs suggested, brilliant.

Parker · 15th October 2012, 10:50

The FREE evening show outside Treasure Island is well worth a visit as are the Bellagio fountains, Fremont Street http://www.vegas.com/attractions/off...ontstreet.html but take a bus as the walk there is through a rough area.

The Grand Canyon picnic is well worth it about £120 per head from memory.

I'm not a gambler but a $10 budget gave me a full nights entertainment on the slots, of course I lost it all by the end of the night

St. Peter's square in the Venetian has some lovely restaurants

The shops in Caesars Palace are an eye opener.

Plenty of shows of course http://www.caesarspalace.com/casinos...entertainment/

Above all have fun

ceedy · 15th October 2012, 10:56

We did 10 days there for my Second Sons Wedding @ the MGM Grand, and we stayed in the Tropicana across the road

We don't do gambling.. but you fancy a snack pop into any casino , do a tiny little bit of slot machining for a few coins , use the buzzers on the machine to call over a hostess. ( usually barely dressed in some costume

,) ask for drinks and snacks and you will get it free ( well we did last time), as they don't want you leaving for food, want to keep you playing

. slip the hostess a few dollars tip and you're done !! , worth a try !!

we did this every days and then had a proper meal in the evenings.

tis a bit warm there !!

Also in our 10 days we barely scratched the surface of things to do

Plenty of themed Hotels to visit,
Not a trekkie but the Star trek experience is really fun.
plus a grand canyon trip of some sort ..
visit circus circus for coaster rides. also usually one in most Hotels too!
lots of museums ( some a bit tacky) like it all is! but thats the fun!

Ride a in NAScar with Petty !!
could go on & on !!

there's loads to do , google it have swap up ..and get a list or plan sorted to pick from on the day

you won't regret it , we are going back again very soon!!

C.

scouseeric · 15th October 2012, 12:49

Have a great time Eric! As well as all above recommendations, the car museum at the Imperial hotel worth a visit!

If you have a flutter, its easy to win,..... the hard bit is walking away with the winnings. Just enjoy yourselves matey.

Eric

scouseeric · 15th October 2012, 12:54

This thread has got me thinking for a venue for a meet!

Eric

14th October 2012, 20:26	#1
riclin Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Classic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: wirral,(ex liverpool) Posts: 603 Thanks: 301 Thanked 105 Times in 71 Posts	Las Vegas!! Hi All, I'm off to Las Vegas in 3 weeks! to celebrate my sons wedding, (and my birthday!) Have any members got any advice on trips, shows, or things to do please?? Many thanks. Eric.

15th October 2012, 00:13	#4
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,968 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	I spent a part of my honeymoon in Vegas, along with visiting San Francisco, Hawaii, Hollywood and Yosemite National Park. Las Vegas, is Disneyland for grown ups, there is tons to see and do, we took a helicopter trip to the Grand Canyon and landed on the Canyon floor for a picnic. The Cirque Du Soleil have a fantastic water themed show called 'O' which is spectacular - it is on at the Bellagio, and was stunning Cirque Du Soleil - 'O' We're not great gamblers, but had a ball on all the one armed bandits, which they even have at the airport, and the breakfast buffets are incredible. I'd go back again like a shot if I had the time and money. Enjoy. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

15th October 2012, 10:32	#6
Alan_G Posted a thing or two MG3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Falkirk Posts: 1,507 Thanks: 242 Thanked 153 Times in 123 Posts	Not been to vegas but seen cirque du soleil in New york and highly reccomend going to see their shows as Reebs suggested, brilliant. __________________ http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...5signature.jpg

15th October 2012, 10:50	#7
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	The FREE evening show outside Treasure Island is well worth a visit as are the Bellagio fountains, Fremont Street http://www.vegas.com/attractions/off...ontstreet.html but take a bus as the walk there is through a rough area. The Grand Canyon picnic is well worth it about £120 per head from memory. I'm not a gambler but a $10 budget gave me a full nights entertainment on the slots, of course I lost it all by the end of the night St. Peter's square in the Venetian has some lovely restaurants The shops in Caesars Palace are an eye opener. Plenty of shows of course http://www.caesarspalace.com/casinos...entertainment/ Above all have fun __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

15th October 2012, 10:56	#8
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,098 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	What ?, Can't find anything to do in VEGAS ?? We did 10 days there for my Second Sons Wedding @ the MGM Grand, and we stayed in the Tropicana across the road We don't do gambling.. but you fancy a snack pop into any casino , do a tiny little bit of slot machining for a few coins , use the buzzers on the machine to call over a hostess. ( usually barely dressed in some costume ,) ask for drinks and snacks and you will get it free ( well we did last time), as they don't want you leaving for food, want to keep you playing . slip the hostess a few dollars tip and you're done !! , worth a try !! we did this every days and then had a proper meal in the evenings. tis a bit warm there !! Also in our 10 days we barely scratched the surface of things to do Plenty of themed Hotels to visit, Not a trekkie but the Star trek experience is really fun. plus a grand canyon trip of some sort .. visit circus circus for coaster rides. also usually one in most Hotels too! lots of museums ( some a bit tacky) like it all is! but thats the fun! Ride a in NAScar with Petty !! could go on & on !! there's loads to do , google it have swap up ..and get a list or plan sorted to pick from on the day you won't regret it , we are going back again very soon!! C. __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's Last edited by ceedy; 15th October 2012 at 11:10..

14th October 2012, 20:59	#2
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	In Vegas there is so much to do it would take you all year. All the hotels are like theme parks for a start then there's the Stratosphere with a few thrill rides on top or you can jump off on a controlled decent from just below 1000 feet. Outside Vegas it is a short drive (less than an hour) to the Hoover dam. Also the Grand Canyon is a must with a drop of 4000 feet to the canyon below, the views are spectacular especially from the glass bottomed walkway. One thing if you are driving to the Grand Canyon it takes up a full day and make sure you have enough gas (petrol) before you set off, Oh! and the last 40 odd miles are on dirt roads. We spent three weeks in California last year and it was awesome. Enjoy JYJ

14th October 2012, 22:27	#3
Ros3 This is my second home Rover 75 V6 saloon (gone to the Rover garage in the sky), Mazda mx5 Phoenix. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cumnock Posts: 3,215 Thanks: 347 Thanked 157 Times in 92 Posts	Hi. My brother is just back from 2 weeks there and was very disapointed with it, The fact is if you dont gamble there is very little else to do, It's everywhere there's no getting away from it. Also the drinking law's are different so drinking on the street's is alowed so be carefull. I also have a work mate who went for 10 days last year and after 3 he was ready to come home. Havent been myself so dont know but hope you like it..

15th October 2012, 06:15	#5
Gate Keeper This is my second home None Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bristol and Africa Posts: 20,168 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	The heat there is dry and when you get off the plane it's like someone has a hair dryer on your face. It's an Alladins Cave of things to see even though the gaming thing can be in your face. Have a lovely time.

15th October 2012, 12:49	#9
scouseeric Passed Away 75 contemporary se cdti Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have a great time Eric! As well as all above recommendations, the car museum at the Imperial hotel worth a visit! If you have a flutter, its easy to win,..... the hard bit is walking away with the winnings. Just enjoy yourselves matey. Eric

15th October 2012, 12:54	#10
scouseeric Passed Away 75 contemporary se cdti Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This thread has got me thinking for a venue for a meet! Eric