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vailpass 07-25-2012 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 8766620)
A good deal, but they don't fly to/from Vegas every day of the week. Plus a 3+ hour drive to the airport doesn't appeal to me.
I hear you there. When we go to Vegas we drive even though flights from here (Phoenix) are dirt cheap. About a 4.5 hour drive, cool to drive over the dam, much more relaxing than the airport.

Dartgod 07-25-2012 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by CJizzles (Post 8766627)
I'm in Topeka, fwiw. A hair over 2 hours, if that.

As seeing how this trip is over a year away, potentially. As far as what days we're there we are both completely flexible.

I went to Vegas last September. Stayed at Mandalay Bay for free. I don't need that this time -- nothing AS nice.

Just been thinking about Vegas the past 3-4 months. It's all I can think about and last time I was there I really didn't do a whole lot because my friends were there for a work convention.
What is your budget like?

If you are looking to stay downtown, Priceline is the way to go. The Golden Nugget is the only 4-star property there, so if your bid is accepted, then you are getting the GN. Like I said, I got 3 nights at $65 per night. So $195 total pre tax/fees where it would normally cost $277.

Dartgod 07-25-2012 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by vailpass (Post 8766629)
I hear you there. When we go to Vegas we drive even though flights from here (Phoenix) are dirt cheap. About a 4.5 hour drive, cool to drive over the dam, much more relaxing than the airport.
If I lived that close, I'd be driving too.

Ceej 07-25-2012 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 8766639)
What is your budget like?

If you are looking to stay downtown, Priceline is the way to go. The Golden Nugget is the only 4-star property there, so if your bid is accepted, then you are getting the GN. Like I said, I got 3 nights at $65 per night. So $195 total pre tax/fees where it would normally cost $277.
That's kind of up in the air.

Right now -- I've gotten quotes from Allegiant Air (I know prices fluctuate) for around $220 round trip. I'm thinking I'll book the flight and hotel seperately.

I'd prefer to stay on the new strip as opposed to the old strip. However, depending on the prices, I wouldn't rule out staying in the old strip.

vailpass 07-25-2012 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by CJizzles (Post 8766627)
I'm in Topeka, fwiw. A hair over 2 hours, if that.

As seeing how this trip is over a year away, potentially. As far as what days we're there we are both completely flexible.

I went to Vegas last September. Stayed at Mandalay Bay for free. I don't need that this time -- nothing AS nice.

Just been thinking about Vegas the past 3-4 months. It's all I can think about and last time I was there I really didn't do a whole lot because my friends were there for a work convention.
Planning a Vegas trip a year ahead of time will give you lots of time to set things up. Carlotta and Dartgod can give you some good scoop.
I did have to chuckle a bit, probably 75% of the times I've gone to Vegas it was planned that same day or the night before.

Dartgod 07-25-2012 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by CJizzles (Post 8766649)
That's kind of up in the air.

Right now -- I've gotten quotes from Allegiant Air (I know prices fluctuate) for around $220 round trip. I'm thinking I'll book the flight and hotel seperately.

I'd prefer to stay on the new strip as opposed to the old strip. However, depending on the prices, I wouldn't rule out staying in the old strip.
I hear that. I've been to Vegas like 15 times and never stayed downtown.

mikeyis4dcats. 07-25-2012 11:52 AM
given your schedule, I would work on getting credit card sign up bonuses, if that's an option. Southwest has a card right now that gives you 2 free tickets for signing up. AA always has good offers. Figure out what hotel you'd like to stay at and get a card giving points. There's a couple of great Hilton cards these days.

Dartgod 07-25-2012 11:53 AM
Oh, since you have a lot of time to plan, go to every casino's web site and sign up with your email address. I get stuff from them all the time with specials.

vailpass 07-25-2012 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 8766639)
What is your budget like?

If you are looking to stay downtown, Priceline is the way to go. The Golden Nugget is the only 4-star property there, so if your bid is accepted, then you are getting the GN. Like I said, I got 3 nights at $65 per night. So $195 total pre tax/fees where it would normally cost $277.
My wife and I love the Nugget. Great pool area (sharks AND a slide? Win), class casino. Posting the latest e0mail for Cjizzles...

Ceej 07-25-2012 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by vailpass (Post 8766674)
Planning a Vegas trip a year ahead of time will give you lots of time to set things up. Carlotta and Dartgod can give you some good scoop.
I did have to chuckle a bit, probably 75% of the times I've gone to Vegas it was planned that same day or the night before.
I've been none to be quite a "planner."

I do this because I just want it to be right.

I wish I was spontaneous and had deep enough pockets to plan to go the night before or of.

Dartgod 07-25-2012 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by vailpass (Post 8766685)
My wife and I love the Nugget. Great pool area (sharks AND a slide? Win), class casino.
Yeah, I'm really looking forward to it. I have players cards at most of the casinos but never spent much time downtown, so don't really get any great deals there. The Nugget was the only place I really wanted to stay, so I was thrilled to get it at that price.

vailpass 07-25-2012 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by CJizzles (Post 8766688)
I've been none to be quite a "planner."

I do this because I just want it to be right.

I wish I was spontaneous and had deep enough pockets to plan to go the night before or of.
Good on you for planning; my dad would shake your hand.

It isn't a matter of deep pockets so much as it is a matter of me living within a 5 hour drive of the place. First time I did a last-minute Vegas trip I was a grad student in Denver. We drove all day, slept in the car the first night there because we couldn't get a room.

vailpass 07-25-2012 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 8766689)
Yeah, I'm really looking forward to it. I have players cards at most of the casinos but never spent much time downtown, so don't really get any great deals there. The Nugget was the only place I really wanted to stay, so I was thrilled to get it at that price.
Cool. Fremont is old but it's nice to be in that pace some times.You staying in the new tower at the Nugget? I hear it's nice. We stay in the old section so we can kick up a cigarette if we want to.

Ceej 07-25-2012 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by vailpass (Post 8766685)
My wife and I love the Nugget. Great pool area (sharks AND a slide? Win), class casino. Posting the latest e0mail for Cjizzles...
That's great. Thanks for the tip. Looks like I will be busy the next couple of days registering on casino websites. LMAO

vailpass 07-25-2012 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by CJizzles (Post 8766649)
That's kind of up in the air.

Right now -- I've gotten quotes from Allegiant Air (I know prices fluctuate) for around $220 round trip. I'm thinking I'll book the flight and hotel seperately.

I'd prefer to stay on the new strip as opposed to the old strip. However, depending on the prices, I wouldn't rule out staying in the old strip.
You might find some useful data here. Or not.

http://www.vegashipster.com/


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