Life Cheap Vegas packages? - Page 2

Ceej · 07-25-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

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'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.

**Dartgod** · 07-25-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CJizzles

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.

vailpass · 07-25-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CJizzles

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.

Ceej · 08-07-2013, 01:35 PM

This trip is going to be sweet.

One month and five days!

My girlfriend found a coupon on Groupon where we get an all-you can eat lunch buffet @ Flavors in Harrah's for $31.98, it also includes all you can drink beer and wine. Friday might be a pretty miserable day.

4 couples including Mr. and Mrs. Plow -- glad they're joining us.

Does anyone recommend any budget friendly shows?

vailpass · 07-25-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

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, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

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.

**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.

mr. tegu · 07-25-2012, 12:18 PM

Do the hotwire.com deal where they don't reveal the hotel name so you get the room basically half off. And there is no worries about getting a dump because you filter it by star rating and they also show you on the map the area you will be staying. So say you choose that option and want a 3 star room. You choose your area and are guaranteed a room with that star rating within that area of the map. Then you just look at all the hotels like regular within that area so you know what to expect.

I did it a while back here in KC on a "staycation" we wanted a 4-star room. We had different options such as Kansas City-Plaza area or Kansas City-downtown/Crown Center area. We chose downtown which has four or five 4 star hotels. Ended up getting the Sheraton at Crown center for about $90 per night instead of the normal rate of almost $200.

Ceej · 07-25-2012, 12:23 PM

We anticipate on visiting some time in September.

I'm more than ready to go yesterday though too.

Ceej · 07-25-2012, 12:44 PM

I've submitted my information to 5-6 casinos.

I'll go from there.

Thanks for the help guys.

Any other tidbits, sales, coupons, LV traveling tips you guys may have please send them this way --- as it'll only be my second time visiting next September.

**Nzoner** · 08-20-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CJizzles

Any other tidbits, sales, coupons, LV traveling tips you guys may have please send them this way --- as it'll only be my second time visiting next September.

If you like to gamble take the gf to Harrah's NKC and each of you get player's cards and every single time you gamble use your cards.Harrah's comp programs are second to none,hell by next Spring/Summer you could easily have 3-4 comp nights coming in Vegas not to mention reward's credits for food and the like.

Ceej · 08-20-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

If you like to gamble take the gf to Harrah's NKC and each of you get player's cards and every single time you gamble use your cards.Harrah's comp programs are second to none,hell by next Spring/Summer you could easily have 3-4 comp nights coming in Vegas not to mention reward's credits for food and the like.

That sounds pretty cool.

It also sounds like more money that I will be spending though.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 07-25-2012, 12:45 PM

yes, it's either the Strip or Downtown.

You can also stay at the Rio, they have shuttles to Harrahs like every half hour.

Mr. Plow · 07-25-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CJizzles

Anyone know of a good site to package flight + hotel accomodations?

Planning a trip in fall of 2013 with the girlfriend.

Any help is appreciated.

Stop calling me your girlfriend.

08-07-2013, 01:35 PM	#4
Ceej BOOM!1! Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $9435541	This trip is going to be sweet. One month and five days! My girlfriend found a coupon on Groupon where we get an all-you can eat lunch buffet @ Flavors in Harrah's for $31.98, it also includes all you can drink beer and wine. Friday might be a pretty miserable day. 4 couples including Mr. and Mrs. Plow -- glad they're joining us. Does anyone recommend any budget friendly shows?
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07-25-2012, 11:52 AM	#7
mikeyis4dcats. Scarlett Johansson's boytoy Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $9555998	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. __________________
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07-25-2012, 11:53 AM	#8
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $7250000	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. __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
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07-25-2012, 12:18 PM	#9
mr. tegu Forever Royal Join Date: Mar 2012 Casino cash: $1811300	Do the hotwire.com deal where they don't reveal the hotel name so you get the room basically half off. And there is no worries about getting a dump because you filter it by star rating and they also show you on the map the area you will be staying. So say you choose that option and want a 3 star room. You choose your area and are guaranteed a room with that star rating within that area of the map. Then you just look at all the hotels like regular within that area so you know what to expect. I did it a while back here in KC on a "staycation" we wanted a 4-star room. We had different options such as Kansas City-Plaza area or Kansas City-downtown/Crown Center area. We chose downtown which has four or five 4 star hotels. Ended up getting the Sheraton at Crown center for about $90 per night instead of the normal rate of almost $200.
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07-25-2012, 12:23 PM	#10
Ceej BOOM!1! Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $9435541	We anticipate on visiting some time in September. I'm more than ready to go yesterday though too.
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07-25-2012, 12:44 PM	#11
Ceej BOOM!1! Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $9435541	I've submitted my information to 5-6 casinos. I'll go from there. Thanks for the help guys. Any other tidbits, sales, coupons, LV traveling tips you guys may have please send them this way --- as it'll only be my second time visiting next September.
Posts: 18,768

07-25-2012, 12:45 PM	#14
mikeyis4dcats. Scarlett Johansson's boytoy Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $9555998	yes, it's either the Strip or Downtown. You can also stay at the Rio, they have shuttles to Harrahs like every half hour. __________________
Posts: 12,526