Topic Of The Week: Assortment Of Topics

[Steve]

What I deceided to do this week was to post some topics that members have sent in that I felt were good "Topics Of The Week" but might not require as many answers that a more general topic would.

I think you'll see what I mean when reading them.

When you reply, just hit the QUOTE icon so members will know what topic you are responding to. I hope I didn't make this too confusing :confused:

TOPIC 1:

I usually travel to las vegas with a group, but last year I tried it alone for
a week as noone could make the same dates as myself.
I would like to know member opinions of travelling to las vegas solo.

TOPIC 2:
What do you do for managing your money- tips for making it last as long as possible.

TOPIC 3:
How would members handle moving from one casino host to another.

TOPIC 4:
Has anyone been married
in Las Vegas or have been to a wedding in Las Vegas?
Is there a difference in the atmosphere?

TOPIC 5:
"What entertainer would you like to see in LV that you haven't seen yet?"

[Johanna7]

Money management.

Take enough for each day's food, gambling and entertainment. Prices can be found for shows and meals by going through all the topics here. Add a bit then multiply by 7 for the week and again, add a bit. Also factor in transportation costs such as taxis, buses, monorail and tours you might like to take. Again, costs for these can be found by spending an hour or two going through all the old topics and other advise here.

This assumes that you have prepaid your airfare (if required) and hotel. If not, those must be added in as well.

If you set a budget for gambling per day, stick to it. Do not exceed this or you will spend the next few days eating cheap hot dogs.

Also take advantage of all coupon booklets you can find. If you enjoy shopping, the Fashion Show Mall has a lovely book of coupons with many discounts. Half of the book is the Mall, the other is the Venetian. The dessert passage of shops also has a coupon booklet which pertains to the shops there and has good discounts on shops, meals and shows.

Order the book advertised in here, or two. You will find many 2 for 1 coupons which may not apply to solo travelers but some will also give you 50% off if used as a single.

They also have gaming coupons. Use those as well.

As for entertainment, there are the day-off places that sell shows for about half price. Also, some casinos, Riviera and Tropicana have a wheel which is spinned and you can often win a very good show for free and other prizes as well.

On the very first day, load up on all the booklets and magazines (free ones) you can find. Peruse them carefully. Take a small pair of scissors but do not put those in your carry-on.

Good Luck and enjoy.

Johanna

[vegasbabe]

it's really hard to use the 2 for 1 coupons. Most places won't negotiate and give singles 50% off.

Entertainer--I haven't seen Elton John yet. Gotta get there soon.

[nchikk]

I usually travel to las vegas with a group, but last year I tried it alone for a week as noone could make the same dates as myself. I would like to know member opinions of travelling to las vegas solo.
Before my girlfriend and I began going together, I used to travel to LV alone all the time and always seemed to enjoy myself. There was none of that old "what do you want to do" going back and forth all the time. No disagreeing on restaurants or shows. No having to wait until someone else got up (I'm a VERY early riser). I always enjoyed myself. Now that I have someone to go with, I wouldn't want to go alone again, but you know what? It's still a good time either way.


What do you do for managing your money- tips for making it last as long as possible.
I don't have to eat at fancy places, though I budget for one, maybe two, nice restaurants. And when at the nice restaurants, I lay off the booze. I figure it flows freely in the casinos anyway, so why pay for it?

Regarding gaming, I don't do machines. I play mainly poker and BJ, and using basic strategy in BJ, I find that more often I either break even or come out ahead than not. For poker, I play either $1-$2 no limit hold-em or low-dollar tournaments. In a rake game, with 10 at a table, I only HAVE to put in $3 every ten hands. If I get good cards, then the skill aspect of poker comes in, and I feel pretty comfortable there. I like tournaments because I see the buy-in as an entry fee, or cover charge. I pay my admission and I play for a while. Even if I don't win anything, I have had fun and haven't lost any more. Any profit I made usually goes toward a show, nice meal or shopping.

And while I'm on the subject, I usually look for the clearance racks in the gift shops. I'm not one that does a lot of shopping, but every once in a while, something may just happen to jump out at me and force me to buy it...but that's rare too.

[hollym]

Traveling solo

I went to Vegas solo last year for 6 days. I had a nice time and met alot of people. The only down side is dining alone. I'm going again for a week in October, but I'm traveling with a friend.

[talanhart]

TOPIC 1:

I usually travel to las vegas with a group, but last year I tried it alone for
a week as noone could make the same dates as myself.
I would like to know member opinions of travelling to las vegas solo.

I love going to Vegas alone. I do whatever I want when I want. I also love going with First timers. I love showing them around. I also have two friends that I go with and we get along well on our trips together.
TOPIC 2:
What do you do for managing your money- tips for making it last as long as possible.
I never manage my money. I don't set an allowance for each days gambling. I love to gamble, but I am very frugal when I gamble. If I lose 20 or 40 dollars at a table, I know that's not my table and I get up and leave. If I am winning and then the table turns for 3 or 4 hands in a row, it's time to leave with my winnings.
TOPIC 3:
How would members handle moving from one casino host to another.
I don't gamble enough to deal with a casino host.

TOPIC 4:
Has anyone been married
in Las Vegas or have been to a wedding in Las Vegas?
Is there a difference in the atmosphere?
My nephew was married in Las Vegas three years ago at Ceasars Palace. It was a lot of fun and Ceasars did a really nice job for them.

TOPIC 5:
"What entertainer would you like to see in LV that you haven't seen yet?"[/QUOTE]
Bette Midler.

[diana-al]

topic 2-to manage your money you have to have a limit per day & stick to it-maybe
put your money in separate envelopes-
topic 4-we were married at the drive thru window at 'little white chapel'-all I
can say is that it was fun & very economical-that was 15 years ago & we are
still having fun-

[dog1dog2]

Traveling solo

I went to Vegas solo last year for 6 days. I had a nice time and met alot of people. The only down side is dining alone. I'm going again for a week in October, but I'm traveling with a friend.
I agree with the dining thing....for some reason, I can't stand to dine alone....I can be MORE than happy going everywhere and doing everything by myself while there, but I can't stand to eat at a restaraunt alone.

[carol222]

My daughter opted for a Destination wedding in las vegas. we choose the Excalibur. and we couldn't have been happier! Everything we asked for we got! Everything was done to perfection. ABSOLUTELY. The personnel couldn't have been more in tune with what we wanted. I would say that planning was a breeze. The food was outstanding. The DJ was great, the reception, wedding - everything went off without one single incident.

Just about everyone stayed at the Excalibur (although that would not be my choice) and were happy with it. I thought the rooms were small and dark. But who stays in their rooms?
We had approximately 60 guests.
Most came from NY state.

[ChicChas]

Topic 1: Going alone

As much as I enjoy traveling to Las Vegas with my friends, I've also had a good time on my own. Last February, I went for four days. I was worried I'd get bored. I shouldn't have. Had no trouble moving around and following my own agenda. Some responders have said they don't like eating in restaurants alone. Doesn't bother me, but I don't go to the high end places alone. My next trip, hopefully in November, will be on my own again.

Topic 2: Money management. Just set a budget before you leave home and STICK TO IT. There are plenty of food, entertainment, shopping, etc options for everyone's budget. Just do your research before you leave home.

Many people have different ways of managing their gambling stake. Again, I say decide how much you can afford to lose in a day and DON'T GO OVER IT. If you run out of money, STOP. Find something else to do the rest of the day. Don't dip into tomorrow's stake. If you end up at the end of a day with some of that day's stake left over, PUT IT AWAY. Don't roll it over into tomorrow's stake.

Topic 5: Entertainers. If we are talking about entertainers currently in Las Vegas, I'd have to say I'd really like to see "KA". I'd also like to catch Steve and Eydie once before they retire.

However, if we are talking about entertainers we would like to see play Vegas, I agree 100% with talanhart. BETTE MIDLER!

[luvmesumvegas]

TOPIC 1:

I usually travel to las vegas with a group, but last year I tried it alone for
a week as noone could make the same dates as myself.
I would like to know member opinions of travelling to las vegas solo.
Never did it, but I guess if I get the itch real bad, I will give it a shot.

TOPIC 2:
What do you do for managing your money- tips for making it last as long as possible.
I never really manage my money. It all depends on how well I am getting treated by the machines/tables. If they are sucking my $ like a vacume then I just stop and find my something else to do. "He who plays and runs away, lives to play another day"

TOPIC 3:
How would members handle moving from one casino host to another.
Don't know, Low roller here.

TOPIC 4:
Has anyone been married
in Las Vegas or have been to a wedding in Las Vegas?
Is there a difference in the atmosphere?
I was married in 2001 at the Paris Hotel and we had our reception at "The Ritz of Las Vegas". It was blast. Everyone was in party mode from the day they arrived to the day they left. It was like a party the whole weekend long.

TOPIC 5:
"What entertainer would you like to see in LV that you haven't seen yet?"
Danny Gans

[deemaxx95]

TOPIC 1:

I usually travel to las vegas with a group, but last year I tried it alone for
a week as noone could make the same dates as myself.
I would like to know member opinions of travelling to las vegas solo.

I travel with my husband, although we don't spend all our time together. He cannot do much walking, so if I want to go to another hotel, I just tell him where I am going. He will sometimes come with me, but not always. As far as going alone, I don't think that would bother me too much, but I do not like to dine alone.


TOPIC 2:
What do you do for managing your money- tips for making it last as long as possible.

We keep our money separate. I usually play on a budget. My husband saves thoughtout the year and plays on what he can afford. I have never asked how much money he lost, because I do not want to know, it would upset me, because I am the budget wise person in our household. However, he has never used his credit cards or asked for additional money, so I guess I do not need to know. I DO ask how much he won. It is all his to do what he wants to, and If I win, it's all mine to do what I want to. Most of the time we use some of the money to go out to a show or nice dinner that we could not otherwise afford.

TOPIC 5:
"What entertainer would you like to see in LV that you haven't seen yet?"

We both would love to see Robin Williams.

[deemaxx95]

TOPIC 1:

I usually travel to las vegas with a group, but last year I tried it alone for
a week as noone could make the same dates as myself.
I would like to know member opinions of travelling to las vegas solo.

I travel with my husband, although we don't spend all our time together. He cannot do much walking, so if I want to go to another hotel, I just tell him where I am going. He will sometimes come with me, but not always. As far as going alone, I don't think that would bother me too much, but I do not like to dine alone.


TOPIC 2:
What do you do for managing your money- tips for making it last as long as possible.

We keep our money separate. I usually play on a budget. My husband saves thoughtout the year and plays on what he can afford. I have never asked how much money he lost, because I do not want to know, it would upset me, because I am the budget wise person in our household. However, he has never used his credit cards or asked for additional money, so I guess I do not need to know. I DO ask how much he won. It is all his to do what he wants to, and If I win, it's all mine to do what I want to. Most of the time we use some of the money to go out to a show or nice dinner that we could not otherwise afford.

TOPIC 5:
"What entertainer would you like to see in LV that you haven't seen yet?"

We both would love to see Robin Williams.

Steve & Eileen- Congrats on the marriage of your son Jason. Don't worry about the newsletter, have a great time at the wedding.

:)

[lynnr]

TOPIC 1:

I usually travel to las vegas with a group, but last year I tried it alone for
a week as noone could make the same dates as myself.
I would like to know member opinions of travelling to las vegas solo.

I love going to Vegas alone. I do whatever I want when I want. I also love going with First timers. I love showing them around. I also have two friends that I go with and we get along well on our trips together.
TOPIC 2:
What do you do for managing your money- tips for making it last as long as possible.
I never manage my money. I don't set an allowance for each days gambling. I love to gamble, but I am very frugal when I gamble. If I lose 20 or 40 dollars at a table, I know that's not my table and I get up and leave. If I am winning and then the table turns for 3 or 4 hands in a row, it's time to leave with my winnings.
TOPIC 3:
How would members handle moving from one casino host to another.
I don't gamble enough to deal with a casino host.

TOPIC 4:
Has anyone been married
in Las Vegas or have been to a wedding in Las Vegas?
Is there a difference in the atmosphere?
My nephew was married in Las Vegas three years ago at Ceasars Palace. It was a lot of fun and Ceasars did a really nice job for them.

TOPIC 5:
"What entertainer would you like to see in LV that you haven't seen yet?"
Bette Midler.[/QUOTE]

TOPIC 5:
I would like to see John Davidson in concert in Vegas. We have seen him various places and his show is excellent.

[monsterpocket]

Vegas Solo is the best. As far as dining alone, it is never a problem. If you are even a little outgoing you can alway hook up with someone or even a group of people for dinner, also buffets are great for eating alone.

[vu-doo]

I have gone to vegas alone a few times. i like going by myself somtimes.
but only for a few days. i don't know if i could handle a week in vegas alone.
or should i say vegas couldn't handle me .:p


i enjoy walking the strip at my own pace. i can go anywhere i want anytime i want. but after a while i start to miss my wife. she likes vegas as much as i do. sometimes when you go witha large group of friends . it is hard to get everyone on the same agenda. you know. i don't wanna go to that casino. i don't wanna eat at this restaurant.etc. etc... so it is nice to do what you want when you want.

i have never had any qualms about eating alone. i am a coffee shop kinda guy anyways.

[VegasDiamond]

My sister got married in Vegas 5 years ago. She got married at Mandalay Bay and everything was beautiful. She had a very nice wedding coordinator who took care of everything for her. On the flight out (Northwest Airlines) she carried her wedding dress on the plane in a garment bag and the flight attendants were nice enough to find a spot to hang it up for her. After arriving in Vegas they were picked up in a limo and taken to get their marraige license and also to get a tux for my BIL. The ceremony was in a beautiful chapel and the photographer took some awesome pictures. There was one he took of the happy couple standing in the courtyard and the entire hotel was in the background. We (about 40 guests) went to the buffet for our "reception", the food & service was great. Later in the evening we also had a party in one of the suites and they were very happy to take care of all our needs. All in all, I would say it was an awesome experience. Although all our friends & family couldn't make it to the wedding those that did enjoyed a wonderful 5 day vacation.

[Souette]

TOPIC 1:

I usually travel to las vegas with a group, but last year I tried it alone for
a week as noone could make the same dates as myself.
I would like to know member opinions of travelling to las vegas solo.

I travel solo every summer to Vegas for 14 days with side-trips around the region. LOVE it! I've stated before that the trip is more of a relaxing trip than a fun trip. No pressure for anything! I enjoy dining alone whether it's sitting on a curb eating coke and peanut/butter crackers or at an upscale restrauant.

TOPIC 2:
What do you do for managing your money- tips for making it last as long as possible.

When I spend half my daily allotment...I walk away for a couple of hours or go watch others gamble. I try to spend the first half during the day when minimums are low.

TOPIC 5:
"What entertainer would you like to see in LV that you haven't seen yet?"
I'd like to see CHER!

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[LETTO]

I went on my first solo trip this past January, It wasn't planned that way, just ended up going solo. I spend 4 days alone, And I had a blast. I was never without something to do, or wishing I has someone with me, it was nice to do what I wanted, when I wanted. The first meal alone was a little strange and , just ending a 7 yr relationship and had not dined out alone in so long, but after that, I did see many others dining alone. A couple of places I ate at the bar ( other singles were too). I did Room service, and twice while having dinner alone, people I was playing table games with saw me alone and joined me. I then took a 2nd trip with family in May, and the followed it up with another solo trip this past June, and making plans for my next trip sometime after the new year and it will be solo if none of my friends get the same time off I have. I am not letting going solo stop me from going.

As for money mgt, I do the envelope trick, only spending my daily budget cash for gaming and tips, food and shopping on my visa (check card) never bring the high limit credit cards, they stay home, just one to check in with. any good winnings each day are not spent, they just get locked in the safe and cashed at the end of my trip. I do bring one blank check in case of emergency, that stays locked up, and I think I had the same check for about 3 years.

[legalois]

TOPIC 1:

I usually travel to las vegas with a group, but last year I tried it alone for
a week as noone could make the same dates as myself.
I would like to know member opinions of travelling to las vegas solo.

I've never gone alone, but wouldn't mind the freedom of more shopping time, taking the shuttle to some of the off-strip casinos, etc. When I was (much) younger the sight of someone eating alone seemed lonely and sad. Needless to say I've grown up since then.


TOPIC 2:
What do you do for managing your money- tips for making it last as long as possible.

I like playing games more than I like to gamble, so I'm not a complete spendthrift. I limit myself to $150/day but have been known to tap into the next day's fund. I always bring more than I intend to spend and have never come home even close to broke.


TOPIC 5:
"What entertainer would you like to see in LV that you haven't seen yet?"[/QUOTE]

Steve and Edyie get my vote, too. (So glad we got to see Dean Martin years ago.)

Lois (be there in October)

[Boston_Bill]

What I deceided to do this week was to post some topics that members have sent in that I felt were good "Topics Of The Week" but might not require as many answers that a more general topic would.

I think you'll see what I mean when reading them.

When you reply, just hit the QUOTE icon so members will know what topic you are responding to. I hope I didn't make this too confusing :confused:

TOPIC 1:

I usually travel to las vegas with a group, but last year I tried it alone for
a week as noone could make the same dates as myself.
I would like to know member opinions of travelling to las vegas solo.

I love traveling solo. I like not having to worry about another person. If I feel like it I can usually have a nice chat with people I meet at the bar or tables.


TOPIC 5:
"What entertainer would you like to see in LV that you haven't seen yet?"

I'd like to see Don Rickles, Gordie Brown. As far as production shows go I would also like to see Jubilee

[NNJGUY]

TOPIC 1:
[I usually travel to las vegas with a group, but last year I tried it alone for
a week as noone could make the same dates as myself.
I would like to know member opinions of travelling to las vegas solo.......

Always travlled with a group but went solo 4 times already when noone could make the same dates. Come and go as you please, sleep in, stay as long or short at one place as you choose and not watchiing the clock to meet up.
But going in October with the group again and looking forward to that.


TOPIC 4:
Has anyone been married in Las Vegas or have been to a wedding in Las Vegas?
Is there a difference in the atmosphere?

Went to a wedding at Mandalay Bay about year and half ago and what
a great time. Ceremony was nice and reception was terrific with DJ
and a great buffet. About 70 people flew in for the affair. Mandalay
did a wonderful job.

[Ayeloroz]

Congratulations on your son's upcoming wedding. Our son has been married for a little over one month now and I never knew how much seeing my baby boy become a man would mean to hubby and me.

Topic 1) I have never been to Las Vegas alone and I don't think I would enjoy it. Half of the fun is sharing the experiences with someone. I do think I would like to take an old girlfriend who has never been to Vegas on a trip sometime and have a "girls weekend out". But I think I would have to fight to leave hubby behind!

Topic 2) I have tried several systems for money management, but the best (aside from winning a huge jackpot) is to count my money each morning before I leave the room and write it down. Then count it the next morning before we go out again for the day. That way we decide just how much money to take with us each day. We only take what we are willing to spend for "entertainment". We always hope that we will be big winners when we go to Vegas, but we only take what we are willing to lose if we are not and NEVER go to the ATM for more!

Topic 3) I don't know. I guess if you are not getting the perks that you think your play deserves, then treat them like an agent and fire them!

Topic 4) No to both questions.....however my sister in law just got back from a wedding at Ceasars Palace and my Aunt attended a wedding at the Venetian last fall and both said the same thing. "Beautiful decorations, good food at the rehersal and reception, but boy was the wedding fast!" They turn them out every 30 minutes!

Topic 5) Strangely enough, after all the trips we have made to Las Vegas, we have not seen Wayne Newton. I hope I am not too late. Where has he gone?

T-9 days and 6 hrs! :)

[MHIROTSU]

TOPIC 1:

I usually travel to las vegas with a group, but last year I tried it alone for
a week as noone could make the same dates as myself.
I would like to know member opinions of travelling to las vegas solo.

Put a different way, when you are by yourself, the pace of Las Vegas is different. Everything slows down when I am by myself. I think it has to do with not worrying about another person, meeting up at a certain time, etc. The best place to eat (whether alone or with someone) is at the counter at the cafe in the California. Nicest bunch of people you'll ever meet.

TOPIC 2:
What do you do for managing your money- tips for making it last as long as possible.

Make sure your daily maximum ATM withdrawal amount is the most you will allow yourself to lose in any 1 day. Make your withdrawal the day of your trip to Las Vegas. If you lose that money, you are done. There's no cheating by dipping into your next day's money because you don't have any and you are already max'd out on your ATM withdrawal for the day. If you have money left from the day before, rather then go to the ATM, use your winnings from the prior day. That's gambling on house money. If you have to hit the ATM, then you feel like a loser and will hopefully gamble smarter the next day. But most of all, don't let the woman go shopping! That's the fastest way to lose money. My gambling budget is 1/10 of her shopping budget. How does that happen?

Mike

[philipj]

I have visited Las Vegas alone, and with a close personal friend and had fun each time. While I do not mind eating alone, I was at a crowed restraunt taking up a whole table. I told the waitress that I would welcome anyone they sat with me. Shortly she brought over an absolutely beautiful tall blonde lady who I made friends with. Between gambling, shows and at least two trips a day to the pools, you should have plenty to do. I do not have to eat fancy. After sunday church we stop at a nice place to eat with friends, but that is the fancy meal of the week. I eat boring food.

Money management I learned from buying gambling systems. Some of them are called 'grinds' as they can be boring, but profitable.

Never used a host. I do not like to make appointments, nor allow time for faked pleasantries of a host/ess. Their purpose in being nice to you is for commission purposes.

I have always stayed at whichever hotel for the whole trip, due to having some really good deals. Trips are usualy monday to friday, with a rental car, and 4 nights at a hotel-casino. November of 2006 may require a thrs to sunday trip due to a business meeting, which will be different for me/us.

[Haze]

I would love to see Barry Manilow and hopefully he'll recover from his hip surgery and be back at the L.V. Hilton as scheduled and I'll make it next trip in late November. The one entertainer I really would have like to see was the one and only Elvis!

[cindyinnj]

What I deceided to do this week was to post some topics that members have sent in that I felt were good "Topics Of The Week" but might not require as many answers that a more general topic would.

I think you'll see what I mean when reading them.

When you reply, just hit the QUOTE icon so members will know what topic you are responding to. I hope I didn't make this too confusing :confused:

TOPIC 1:

I usually travel to las vegas with a group, but last year I tried it alone for
a week as noone could make the same dates as myself.
I would like to know member opinions of travelling to las vegas solo.
I haven't traveled solo...yet, but I would make it a quick 2-3 day mini vacation for the first time, then if I liked being solo, the next time I would make it longer.
TOPIC 2:
What do you do for managing your money- tips for making it last as long as possible.
Have a set amount put aside for each day ...i.e. Don't go over $300 a day gambling. Keep separate envelopes if you have too.
TOPIC 3:
How would members handle moving from one casino host to another.
Ask friends who they use in different casino's and call that host and use your friend's name, introduce yourself, send a little thank you gift to your new host.
TOPIC 4:
Has anyone been married
in Las Vegas or have been to a wedding in Las Vegas?
Is there a difference in the atmosphere?
My hubby wants to "renew" our vows in LV someday. We'll see...:rolleyes:
I've noticed wedding parties walking around having a great time.
TOPIC 5:
"What entertainer would you like to see in LV that you haven't seen yet?"
For singer/entertainer...Bette Midler
For comedy...Richard Jeni, Dane Cook, Jerry Seinfeld

[vegasbabe]

I never had a problem with dining alone in Vegas. Even at high end restaurants. But, apparently the restaurant personnel do have a problem with this. I went to Kokomo's, inside the Mirage, with no reservation one night. The host said "2 for dinner?" I immediately turned around to see if someone had been following me. There was nobody behind me. I told the host that I'd be dining alone. He sighed, made a face, and said, "follow me." Do they think it's a wasted seat in their establishment? Are they concerned about the waiter's tip? (By the way, I always tip well, alone or not.)

I agree with all who have said that travelling alone gives you the freedom to do what you want. I used to travel with a shop-a-holic, who had the money to spend hours in the high end dept. stores. (I did not.) I missed seeing several shows I wanted to see, while spending an excessive amount of time in the Forum Shops.

Travelling with a Vegas Virgin is fun. You can show them all the things that YOU enjoy. 9 times out of 10, they have agreed with my choices.

[Nancy from Indiana]

I have not traveled alone to LV, but think I could do that. One time I was without husband (went to a nursing conference with 2 other nurses, got to go the previous Friday & the conference started on Monday), otherwise with husband only which I prefer - then we can do what we want. Have gone with friends & sisters-in-law, brother- in-law.

We've been lucky not to do a lot of money management. In about 40 trips, we had to go to the ATM twice. If I'm losing, I'll go shopping or window shopping.

Casino host has been changed twice - nothing we can do when the previous hosts no longer work where we are staying.

Would be fun to go to a wedding in LV but haven't yet.

Entertainer I would like to see in person that I haven't yet - Andrea Bocceli -
I think he's performed twice at MB on New Year's Eve but we weren't there.
Husband would love to see Cher.

[kennyboy69]

i have been going alone since my wife passed away in 95. i go 3 times a year. and i love it. i have no problem dining alone. i am a bargain hunter so i move around a lot and my dining choices may be a little weird. this would be difficult if i was with somebody. going down in 2 weeks. gonna stay downtown this trip. yahoo

[Janine926]

TOPIC 1:

I don't think I would enjoy going alone although, if I had to or never go, then I would. I would dine at cafes or places like California Pizza Kitchen and no high end places, I do know that.

TOPIC 2:
I always have a budget on gambling and when it's gone, I am done for the day.

TOPIC 5:
"What entertainer would you like to see in LV that you haven't seen yet?"
Elton John

[anniep]

Re:Married in Vegas...We deceided to marry in Vegas....Good move..It was just the two of us..no family..Affordable and easy..and a built in honeymoon!!!:p It was not the first marriage for either of us.I'm glad we chose Vegas , now we return every year on or around our anniversary date!!

[Deb]

Blue Man Group! My DD and DGD saw them last month, and they loved the show!

[YSinAppleton]

Money Management:

I have an envelope for each day we are in Vegas with that days gambling money. When it is gone we are done for the day. If we win, we do not spend that money, it goes in our "win envelope" and goes back home with us. Gambling budget is usually around 400.00 a day. I also bring at least 50 one dollar bills for tips.

[RWHannu]

I've made about half my trips to Las Vegas in recent years alone.

I enjoy it because:
- Easier to spend as much time as I want playing video poker...when you have someone else with, it seems like everytime you get on a roll, the other person is busted and wants to leave (Or vice versa.)
- Few of the people I've gone out there with share my enthusiasm for getting up early in the morning and being first in line for the breakfast buffets.
- I enjoy walking/taking the bus to get around town...a lot of my cronies think both are terrible ideas.

[PinkFloydActuary]

TOPIC 2:
What do you do for managing your money- tips for making it last as long as possible.



TITO killed one of my money management techniques - I used to feed my quarters in by hand, then cash out after I had no quarters left. I would then take either winnings or some small % of what I had left and put it in a bucket, then play with what was left. This slowed down play and generally left me with something in my pocket.