cab fare from nyny hotel to orleans, any clue on how much?
nyny to orleanswe are going to stay at nyny in july, i don%26#39;t know what the cab fare is but the 201 bus runs down tropicana ave from nyny to orleans
nyny to orleansWe took a cab to the Orleans about 1 year ago from the MGM (NY NY is a little closer) it cost $10 with tip.
If memory serves correct, around $10.
used the cab a few times last week from ny ny to orleans and is still $10 including tip
$10 is about it.
Stace
We are off to Vegas in NOvember for 16 days and wish to rent a car for one week. Is it cheaper to pre book in the UK beforehand, or wait until we arrive and rent one from the airport? Thanks! Ada Gosport Hampshire UK
Definitely prebook. Alot of discount offers require an advance reservation. Also, you can%26#39;t assume that you can walk up and still have a full selection to choose from. If the company has full size vehicles left, the person who prebooked a compact will get a free upgrade while you will be paying the full boat for the same car with no other options.
From previous posts on this forum most recommend advance reservations, especially for non US citizens.
Ada
you definately need to pre book a car when in the states. if you do not you will get hit for all sorts of insurances. when booking from here (uk) you can get an all in package. try dollar.co.uk.
I booked with dollar but through airlinenetwork.co.uk. better off with the platinum package only cost 拢6 extra but you get a free tank of fuel. ( bargain)
happy hunting and cruising
Paul
One should always pre-book a car if you want one in Vegas. You don%26#39;t want to have to pay the walk up rates for a car that you may not even like. The less expensive cars are usually not available with a reservation and I have had some luck with that since they will upgrade me a class or so. That won%26#39;t happen if you just go there without a reservation. For people who live in the US- you have to keep checking the rates even after you reserved a car- if the rates drop- you can get the cheaper rate. I have done that as many as three times with one reservation.
From everything I have read on this forum- you should reserve a car through a UK agency because of the insurance issue- among other things.
thanks everyone for the info on car hire, I will certainly pre book after your comments! Ada (UK)
Staying at PH 1st week of July. Any tips on getting around by cab,bus,ect? Whats the best things to do,places to eat?All tips would be greatly appreciated.
Here%26#39;s some websites to check out:
http://www.vegas.com/attractions/
vegas.com/attractions/freeattractions.html
http://www.vegas.com/shows/
Walking around and checking out the different casinos is fun and time consuming. If it%26#39;s too hot, as July can be, maybe take a cab.
Duece bus goes up and down the strip and is cheap. But it%26#39;s also usually very slow. Take it only if you have plenty of time to kill
Wear VERY comfortable shoes. Distances from one Mega casino to another is farther than it looks. Drink plenty of water while walking.
If you walk to Paris, there%26#39;s an inside hallway to Ballys. Stay cool.
Plenty of places to eat all over Vegas.
We are a traditional couple in the 50%26#39;s planning to visit Las Vegas in late August. Probably for 5-6 days. We don%26#39;t gamble much but like to shop, history, landscaping. Any recommendations? Any close attractions to visit? Shows?
Thanks
I would recommend that you just start reading all the posts on this forum and take notes on anything that sounds interesting to you. It is SUPER hot in August. I love the heat and that%26#39;s when we choose to go every year, but 115 degree can be overwhelming!
Don%26#39;t miss the fountains of Bellagio at night anf the conservatory there. It is gorgeous.
We are reading. Heat is a concern. Will check any good show. Hotels recommendations? Thanks
Stay at the Mirage if you like to be near the pool. I have stayed at this hotel over four times and I keep coming back because of the pool.
What%26#39;s your budget for a hotel? What sort of amenities do you like? Hotels are less expensive on Sun through Thurs nights. Friday-Sat rates can sometimes be 3-4 x more than the others, so keep that in mind.
Shows, Cirque de Soleil shows are the most popular in Vegas and also, depending on dates, Cher or Bette Midler might be playing at Caesar%26#39;s Palace. There%26#39;s Phantom of the Opera and also Mama Mia, plus shows like Jubilee (old time Las Vegas show girl type review).
Sight seeing off the strip you have Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire.
You might not like how crowded the Mirage pool is. Not knowing your budget, it%26#39;s hard to recommend a hotel.
However, alot of people like the Signature at MGM. You should read up on that hotel and see if it fits your needs.
Our favorite is Bellagio. It has everything we love - the pool, the most comfortable beds; larger than normal rooms; dining choices, shopping, casino, and within walking distance of almost everything. Plus, the customer service is excellent. Their housekeeping service runs hot and cold, but one phone call to their boss usually fixes that.
The Fashion Show Mall; the Forum Shops @ Caesars, and Miracle Mile Shops @ Planet Hollywood are 3 nice places to shop.
You have to pick a show that appeals to you. Our favorites are: LOVE, KA, Spamalot; Jersey Boys; Cher; and Mama Mia. Le Reve was good, too.
There are many ';free'; attractions on the strip. The best one is the fountain show at Bellagio - especially at night. Inside of the Bellagio there is the Chiluly glass ceiling in the lobby, and the conservatory and botanical gardens display off the lobby. Also there is a huge chocolate fountain in the Spa Tower.
The Tribute to Heroes memorial at New York is touching. The lion habitat at MGM is cute. Inside the Venetian has many things to see: gondoliers; living statues; street performers.
Favorite place to eat is Mon Ami Gabi @ Paris. 2nd favorite is Olives @ Bellagio.
So you have many many options to choose from. Check out: www.vegas4visitors.com/attractions/index.htm
and
www.goingtovegas.com
Thanks everyone. Great details.
I would recommend seeing a Cirque show. I have seen Ka, O, Love and Mystere(twice). Mystere remains my favorite because I think it has the most WOW moments. Love is fantastic- but it isn%26#39;t a typical Cirque show since the emphasis is on the music. O was fine but I didn%26#39;t think it was as good as Mystere. I didn%26#39;t like Ka at all. Jersey Boys and Mamma Mia are also entertaining.
Here is a list of the shopping malls:
lasvegasadvisor.com/…
Fashion Show Mall is right on the strip. Forum Shops -both a mall and an attraction. I think Las Vegas Premium Outlets is the best outlet mall.
If you have a car- I consider Valley of Fire a must see. The scenery is out of this world. It will be very hot in August but you can just drive from formation to formation. I have done some of the shorter hikes during the summer. It is doable as long as you bring plenty of water and wear closed shoes. You can combine it with Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.
http://parks.nv.gov/vf.htm
Here is a list of attraction- both on and off strip. Must see- the Bellagio fountains (at night) and conservatory; the ceiling and canals of the Venetian and the Eiffel tower (at night). Just popping in and out of the various casinos will take a good chunk of your time. Be sure to bring the most comfortable pair of shoes you own. You are going to do more walking than you can even imagine.
http://www.vegas.com/attractions/
It is going to be hot, hot, hot! Make sure you drink plenty of water- and then drink some more. It is easy to get dehydrated in Vegas- especially during the summer. Wear a hat, sunglasses and put on plenty of suntan lotion. Some people like to do most of the walking early morning or later in the evening. Many people think the casinos are very chilly because of the A/C(I am not one of them) so they bring along a light sweater to wear.
You any of you that have not tested using the webcam yet and want to be sure you can access the cam, this is for you.
I will be on line with the cam operating tomorrow at 1 pm EDT.
If you do not have the directions, or have not signed up yet pleae visit the Mega website at:
http://www.geocities.com/madokarn@verizon.net/webcam.html
DO NOT CLICK ON IT---CUT AND PASTE ONLY You will not get to the correct spot if you click and not paste.
If you have any problems, please pm me.
Thanks
Marge
I%26#39;m ready for it this time, Marge! Thanks!
I%26#39;ll be there! ;-)
Great we%26#39;ll all get to chat for a few minutes too. without the grandkids this time!
Marge I will try and connect up again too, enjoyed it last week, maybe that Ape will make another appearance lol.
Got my parents round at the time but we should have finished feeding them by then.
Hey Marge, you are going to leave your cam ';open'; on the 24th right? That way you won%26#39;t have to accept people to let them watch.
Doc, I%26#39;m pretty sure that I have. I don%26#39;t want to be tied to the lap top at the Mega. That%26#39;s why I want everyone to know what they are doing ahead of time so that I don%26#39;t have to trouble shoot on Mega day.
Marge
Marge, I keep trying to get this laptop of mine to allow me to sign in but it just refuses. I don%26#39;t know what the issue is and it most frustrating. If anyone know another way I can set up a chat room not using Yahoo I%26#39;m willing to try that. It would mean two differents sites for someone to try but Yahoo ain%26#39;t letting me connect to Marge at all.
Ideas? Thoughts?
2b have you tried completely removing yahoo messenger and then reinstalling it?
When you say it won%26#39;t let you sign-in, exactly what is it doing?
Sent you a PM Doc.
I will be viewing tomorrow.
Thanks Marge
My fiance and I are planning a wedding in Vegas in March and have already booked our chapel. We wanted to have our reception at Maggiano%26#39;s but they are already booked for our day. Does anyone know of anything comparable? We really want to have good food and dancing for around 45-50 people. Any Ideas?!?!!? Thanks!
Wedding Reception IdeasWhere are you getting married, and do you prefer Italian?
Wedding Reception Ideaswe went to a wedding reception at valentino in the venetian. the food was spectacular and the reception itself was handled very nicely. right until the bride go so drunk she had to ride in a wheelchair, but thats a story for another occasion. there was a little over 50 people at the reception.
or, if you want to do it on the cheap, we just came back from a reception at the Treasure Island buffet. now i didn%26#39;t actually attend the reception, but i heard it was nice. they roped off a small area and the food was good.
We actually managed to change our wedding date by one day so we could get Maggiano%26#39;s. But now our chapel is closed on that day... So now I am looking for a little chapel that won%26#39;t have too much Vegas cheese... :)
I%26#39;ve heard these mentioned a few times but I%26#39;m not totally sure what they are.
How and where do you get them?
And is it worth spending time getting them if your not planning on gambling a great deal?
The casino tracks your play, based on the level of play you are offered promotions and possibly ';comped'; meals or other benefits.
They%26#39;re worth getting regardless of your gambling level as you may be entitled to ';something'; and it doesn%26#39;t cost you anything.
When you get to a casino just ask where the ';slot club'; or ';players club'; is and they%26#39;ll set you up.
Lots more info here if you search for ';Comps'; or ';players card';
They look like a credit card and are used to track your play. Each Casino has a Players Club window where you can get on in a minute by giving them drivers license as ID. I would recommend you get one at all the places you visit - ask them if there are any free / special offers for new members because sometimes you will get free slot play or other benefits if you are a new member.
I would sign up for them if for nothing else for any offers and to get on their mailing lists for discounts.
Do some research into the casinos you%26#39;re planning on gambling at. The Players Club rewards are much different from casino to casino. Not surprisingly, the less popular casinos (or the ones off the strip) usually have the best clubs! I usually play at the Palms because it is nice and has a good rewards program. %26lt;img src=';hotelchatter.com/files/鈥alms_from_moon.jpg';%26gt;
http://lasvegas.wikia.com/wiki/Player%26#39;s_clubs
MGM/Mirage and Total rewards cover most of the casinos.
Bills gives you a coupon book. Venetian/Palazzo gives you $15 free play. Wynn gives you a little free play and an easy way to earn 2 free buffets.
