Las Vegas - New Years

Brumann · #1 12-15-2005, 01:38 AM

So the girlfriend and I... And possibly our friends, Kyle and Lyndsie, are going to Vegas for New Years (I am on leave for 2 weeks from the Navy and that sounds like a good way to get away). I am trying to figure out a nice hotel (reasonably priced as Airfare wasn't the cheapest thing and the 4 digit price from the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise wasn't easy on the wallet either) to stay at on the strip for the 30th and 31st... And if you have any "hook-ups" on rooms, please please let me know... Thank you in advance...

-Greg

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jaba · #2 12-15-2005, 04:29 AM

A friend of mine works at vegas.com and I'll see if i can set you up with something. I can't promise anything though cause I don't want to appear as a "user" or anything to this friend of mine since she's not a really really good or close friend of mine.. Just hope that i can successfully hook you up with a good deal. Best effort will be made.

bozo · #3 12-15-2005, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Brumann

(I am on leave for 2 weeks from the Navy and that sounds like a good way to get away).
-Greg

Are you on a carrier up there? Vegas should be great...Since you're Navy, you should stay at Nellis! They always have room there, and if you dont mind driving the 15 minutes to the "strip" or taxiing there, its like 20 bucks a night...Not exactly the Taj Mahal, but its cheap and then you guys can spend all your money on the important stuff...

And almost all the hotels have military discounts anyway...

benathon · #4 12-15-2005, 12:07 PM

If you didn't already buy your ticket, I would suggests a plane and hotel package. I'm only twenty one but I've been to Vegas 4 times in six months. I'm addicted to that place. Depending on your hotel needs, you should find a good deal on vegas.com or travelocity.com. I stayed at the Imperial Palace because it was dead middle on the strip my first time. It's a good hotel and you are in walking distance to everything. I'm in love with Venetian, if you are the romantic type; there rooms are the biggests on the strip for the money and it's a five star hotel. The only problem I have with it is that it takes twenty minutes to get from your hotel room to the main entrance. But in all honesty you can't get a better room for the money there. I also didn't like how I losts a bunch of money there. Paris and NYNY are comparable but not as nice. And NYNY is not really on the center of the strip. I think I'm going to go look for some tickets now for myself....

Good luck on your search, but in my personal opinion; it doesn't really matter what hotel you stay at if you are going there for gambling and the night life. You won't be in your room that much, only to sleep. But since you are going with your significant other, I suggests someplace a little romantic like the Venetian just because again they have the biggest and nicest rooms for the money and also the bathroom is fun...

If you need any suggestions on what to do there, just asks. Doing the extra research will be worth it.

Brumann · #5 12-15-2005, 10:59 PM

hey thanks for all the input guys...I really appreciate it! I am going to check the Venetian (sp?)... Sounds fun, and I think it is just going to be myself and the girly friend. Some other friends from San Diego might come over and meet us, but it isn't for sure. So if they do they can work out their own place to rest.....

-I would stay at Nellis, but then I have to deal with going on and off base and whatnot, and I don't think my girl would exactly "dig" that, ya know, but good idea for the future when she isn't involved. Oh, and I am not stationed on the carrier, but however I do deploy and detatch every so often. I am in a Sea-going Electronic Countermeasures squadron, flying the wonderful EA-6B Prowler....with the Lancers of VAQ-131.

benathon · #6 12-16-2005, 12:12 AM

At the Venetian they have the Gondola ride, don't do the outdoor one. It sucks! There is a wait for the indoor one but it's ten times better than the outdoor one. I also suggests going up the Eifel Tower at Paris at 8:30 or so, the fountains at the Bellagio run every 15 minutes and it's the best view. If you are into Helicopter rides. Maverick does a great tour for under $70 a person. If you want any more ideas, just ask.

Brumann · #7 12-16-2005, 05:55 PM

WORD> Thanks for the info. I just booked a room at the Venetian, kind of spendy but after talking to you and then seeing the pics 479 a night seemed doable, I dont want to say worth because well that just doesn't seem correct haha... Anyways, I am really looking foward to this trip. I heard Palms on friday night is a good time. True?? Definatly looking for something to do on the 30th.....

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Originally Posted by benathon

At the Venetian they have the Gondola ride, don't do the outdoor one. It sucks! There is a wait for the indoor one but it's ten times better than the outdoor one. I also suggests going up the Eifel Tower at Paris at 8:30 or so, the fountains at the Bellagio run every 15 minutes and it's the best view. If you are into Helicopter rides. Maverick does a great tour for under $70 a person. If you want any more ideas, just ask.

benathon · #8 12-16-2005, 06:50 PM

Yeah let me know how it goes, I gurantee you will love that place.

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