|
Coming down to Vegas with a buddy for EDC in June so basically hitting Vegas but not actually doing it since we'll be at the speedway the entire time. Any advice/thoughts regarding this? Never actually traveled this far for a EDM show (excluding burning man, which I wouldn't really call a show) so this is new territory for me. I"m seriously considering this hangover bus I've been hearing about at the end of the weekend, ever done it? http://www.geekologie.com/2012/04/iv-drip-dispensing-bus-helps-relieve-han.php
|
#
?
May 10, 2012 21:22
|
|
|
|
| # ? Apr 19, 2024 05:54 |
|
|
Okay, so I'm doing my room reservationa and paying for it ahead of time. (I got a standard "deluxe" room) When I get there, what's the proper way to ask for a nicer room? Give the person at the desk a $20 and hope for the best? I sound like such a loser but I've never planned a trip like this on my own, I've always gone with groups where everything was already arranged. On the one hand, how much time will I actually be spending in my room? On the other hand, I'd like to stay in a nice room, in a nice hotel. I don't get to go on many amazing vacations and I'd like to make it count.
|
|
#
?
May 20, 2012 02:15
|
|
|
Great thread - I'm heading to Vegas for the first time at end of July and will be there for my birthday. Being a car person, was interested in either doing the World Class Driving (drive 5 supercars out to the Hoover drat or back from the dam (https://www.worldclassdriving.com ). Have any of you guys done this? I have read on a few sites, depending on whether you do the Red Rock tour or the Hoover drat tour, you maybe get 1 to 2hrs of driving (the other time is made up of briefing and shuttle etc). The other option is to go to Vegas Luxury Rides - where you can hire a Ferrari/Lambo/Audi R8/Porsche/Merc convertible etc for the same price and have the car for 4-6hrs. Although being very hot this time of year, probably better to do early in morning or late in the afternoon. There's also the exoticsracing.com which is supercar track racing - but I would prefer to see the sights rather than racing around a track. Anyone done this?
|
|
#
?
May 20, 2012 06:53
|
|
|
Fatal posted:Coming down to Vegas with a buddy for EDC in June so basically hitting Vegas but not actually doing it since we'll be at the speedway the entire time. Any advice/thoughts regarding this? Never actually traveled this far for a EDM show (excluding burning man, which I wouldn't really call a show) so this is new territory for me. I"m seriously considering this hangover bus I've been hearing about at the end of the weekend, ever done it? http://www.geekologie.com/2012/04/iv-drip-dispensing-bus-helps-relieve-han.php Sup EDC buddy?   Me and a friend are flying out to Vegas for the first time also (albeit from separate cities). Not too sure about the bus thing, but I know they have water fountains all over to fill up on. I plan to use this as much as possible so I'll stay hydrated and can drink for 3 days straight.
|
|
#
?
May 22, 2012 04:25
|
|
Fatal posted:Coming down to Vegas with a buddy for EDC in June so basically hitting Vegas but not actually doing it since we'll be at the speedway the entire time. Any advice/thoughts regarding this? Never actually traveled this far for a EDM show (excluding burning man, which I wouldn't really call a show) so this is new territory for me. I"m seriously considering this hangover bus I've been hearing about at the end of the weekend, ever done it? http://www.geekologie.com/2012/04/iv-drip-dispensing-bus-helps-relieve-han.php Huh, I live here and I wasn't aware of that service. I wish I'd known about it a couple of months ago when they had to wheel me out of the Excalibur in a wheelchair.
|
|
|
#
?
May 22, 2012 10:56
|
|
|
JustinMorgan posted:Okay, so I'm doing my room reservationa and paying for it ahead of time. (I got a standard "deluxe" room) When I get there, what's the proper way to ask for a nicer room? Give the person at the desk a $20 and hope for the best? I sound like such a loser but I've never planned a trip like this on my own, I've always gone with groups where everything was already arranged. On the one hand, how much time will I actually be spending in my room? On the other hand, I'd like to stay in a nice room, in a nice hotel. I don't get to go on many amazing vacations and I'd like to make it count. Now the pool . . .
|
|
#
?
May 23, 2012 21:52
|
|
|
Just arrived in Vegas for a gay volleyball tournament (no homo). Everything is still up in the air, including how serious we're going to take this and therefore which nights we can go out. But we're here for 5 nights so there's definitely going to be some. I really should have done some planning earlier. Suggestions for clubs? I think the main thing is we don't want to wait in line forever, and I don't know that we can do bottle service. I know one friend would be okay with it, and one would not (he's very cheap), and I don't know the other teammates we're meeting up with, or if we're even hanging out with them. Somewhere with enough girls that we'll be able to dance with them, music doesn't matter too much, and we're staying at the Trop but pretty willing to walk or cab wherever. We can dress up however, we've got everything from shorts to suits. Best nights for going out are probably Friday or Sunday. Maybe Monday. I see the Hooters advertises a $10 prime rib dinner. Is this good like the Ellis Island deal? It's much closer and I prefer Prime Rib anyway. I will definitely be hitting up Lotus of Siam a couple times, but are there any interesting but cheap/reasonable food options on the south end of the strip? Its just me and the cheap friend til tomorrow. We're okay with walking a decent distance. Also if you lean that way the Trop is going to be packed with gay dudes all weekend. Kase Im Licht fucked around with this message at 01:25 on May 25, 2012 |
|
#
?
May 25, 2012 01:22
|
|
|
Kase Im Licht posted:Suggestions for clubs? I think the main thing is we don't want to wait in line forever, and I don't know that we can do bottle service. I know one friend would be okay with it, and one would not (he's very cheap), and I don't know the other teammates we're meeting up with, or if we're even hanging out with them. Somewhere with enough girls that we'll be able to dance with them, music doesn't matter too much, and we're staying at the Trop but pretty willing to walk or cab wherever. We can dress up however, we've got everything from shorts to suits. Best nights for going out are probably Friday or Sunday. Maybe Monday. Well you're hosed. It's the busiest weekend of the year and cover charges will be well over $100
|
|
#
?
May 25, 2012 01:32
|
|
|
JaySB posted:Well you're hosed. It's the busiest weekend of the year and cover charges will be well over $100 Jesus, well over $100? That's crazy. Well let's hope we win a shitload gambling. Even then, I'd probably rather have a bunch of lap dances. ...poo poo. Are the strip clubs going to jack up prices too? I thought $20/dance was a pretty reasonable price last time I was here. I will be sad if I can't get that.
|
|
#
?
May 25, 2012 01:55
|
|
|
My mate and I from Australia will be over in Las Vegas from the 6th to the 9th of July. We are both 24 and will be backpacking. We're trying to decide whether to book rooms at the Imperial Palace due to it being dirt cheap or whether we should book into a hostel off the strip. We're not tight arses and will be drinking and gambling, but we aren't interested in going to exclusive clubs, table service etc. due to our limited budget. With that being said, would we be better off staying at a hostel and meeting other backpackers or go to the Imperial Palace and try our luck with meeting people in the casinos and not-so-exclusive bars? Dorkify fucked around with this message at 02:18 on May 25, 2012 |
|
#
?
May 25, 2012 02:14
|
|
|
Dorkify posted:My mate and I from Australia will be over in Las Vegas from the 6th to the 9th of July. We are both 24 and will be backpacking. We're trying to decide whether to book rooms at the Imperial Palace due to it being dirt cheap or whether we should book into a hostel off the strip. I don't have experience with hostels in Vegas and I'm not sure what they're charging, but for that extra little bit of money per night (and probably not all that much), you could get a nicer room with a bathroom and have access in the same building to pretty much everything you'd need. I'd probably opt for the hostel. You shouldn't have trouble meeting people regardless of where you are in Vegas.
|
|
#
?
May 25, 2012 14:25
|
|
|
Dorkify posted:My mate and I from Australia will be over in Las Vegas from the 6th to the 9th of July. We are both 24 and will be backpacking. We're trying to decide whether to book rooms at the Imperial Palace due to it being dirt cheap or whether we should book into a hostel off the strip. A place like Hooters is ridiculously cheap, decent for a shithole, has $3 blackjack and on the strip. They charge local $10 a night many nights to give you an idea of the rates.
|
|
#
?
May 26, 2012 07:02
|
|
|
Dorkify posted:My mate and I from Australia will be over in Las Vegas from the 6th to the 9th of July. We are both 24 and will be backpacking. We're trying to decide whether to book rooms at the Imperial Palace due to it being dirt cheap or whether we should book into a hostel off the strip. I was there a couple of weeks back and stayed in hostel cat downtown. While the hostel was great (apart from the lovely a/c) I would definitely recommend paying a bit extra to be on the strip. It took an hour one night to get to the strip on bus because there's so many people getting on every stop and it became a major pain in the arse.
|
|
#
?
May 29, 2012 04:07
|
|
|
Awesome, thanks for the feedback guys! Just booked a room at the Imperial Palace. I've enjoyed reading all the negative reviews for it - people expecting $25 a night to be 5 star.
|
|
#
?
May 30, 2012 02:29
|
|
|
Heading down to Vegas in a few weeks (June 18-21), looking forward to it. It's my second trip, first time down we did jack squat .. kind of embarrassing. Second trip however, we are going down with 4 women and 4 guys. Had a few questions. Getting into clubs, would it be easier to get in as a group, or to go separately (Guys/Girls)? What's the best time to go to said clubs? Late? Early? Do most people walk around in shorts/tshirt/flip flops during the day? Thanks for the help.
|
|
#
?
May 30, 2012 16:15
|
|
diapermeat posted:Do most people walk around in shorts/tshirt/flip flops during the day? People wear shorts/t-shirts/flipflops into the steakhouses. You will see shirtless men and women in dripping wet bikinis if you happen to wander into a part of the casino near the pool. Fashion is not a concern.
|
|
|
#
?
May 31, 2012 03:08
|
|
|
Centripetal Horse posted:People wear shorts/t-shirts/flipflops into the steakhouses. You will see shirtless men and women in dripping wet bikinis if you happen to wander into a part of the casino near the pool. Fashion is not a concern. And it's a god drat crime, if you ask me. Casual is fine for running around town, but if you're going somewhere nice, wear a loving suit you classless jerks. Dress to match the venue, etc... 
DrPain fucked around with this message at 18:18 on Jun 1, 2012 |
|
#
?
Jun 1, 2012 18:15
|
|
|
Also going to be in town for EDC > however, my wife and I got stuck with a $500 deposit at our new school that we weren't expecting. Because of this, we're looking to do our trip on the wayyy cheap if possible XD our hotel and trip are covered, but I'm wondering where the best places to eat for really cheap are, especially any good buffets that are cheap. Also, we're going to be out there for a full week, obviously we have some money, but we're wondering if there's any good free entertainment we should try and catch on the weekdays. Thanks in advance for any tips.
|
|
#
?
Jun 2, 2012 07:03
|
|
|
Following everyone else about Vegas on a budget, what's the best way to get the cheapest tickets for shows? Wife and I are leaving for Vegas today, we'd like to see a show or two but, to be honest, we're not that picky. Whatever we can get tickets to for a good price we'll go to. Bill's (hotel where we're staying) has a http://www.tix4tonight.com/ booth which says it releases tickets 1/2 off which might work. Has anyone had experience with them? Worthwhile? Would a walkup to the ticketbooth close to the start time be advisable? For example, Wayne Brady is doing a show at the Mirage at 10PM tonight. If we were to pop in at 9:30PM and ask at the ticketbooth for cheap tickets, if they're available, do they release them for cheaper?
|
|
#
?
Jun 2, 2012 13:36
|
|
|
I mentioned this in the other Las Vegas thread, but I have some recommendations for Vegas on a budget. Entertainment: Treasure Island has a free show, I believe it's a few times a night called Sirens of TI The fountains at Bellagio are kind of fun and happening all the time Flamingo habitat area at Flamingo if you like birds Fremont experience, of course Food: There is a place called Stage Door a few steps off the strip where you can get a Nathan's hot dog and a beer for $2.50 the address is 4000 Audrie St. Its walking distance and wonderful Fat burger (for those really hazy nights where you just want to munch down on greasy goodness) If you are downtown, off of fremont a little bit is Main Street station with Triple 7 brewery, cheap pints of good beer, even cheaper if you go to the bar in the casino area, or you can go to the nice little restaurant, beers cost a tad more in there for some reason, but still not expensive
|
|
#
?
Jun 2, 2012 19:05
|
|
|
glu posted:Treasure Island has a free show, I believe it's a few times a night called Sirens of TI ... which is widely considered one of the worst shows - for free or not - in existence. The rest of your suggestions are pretty solid, but I would never even dream of sending someone to witness that visual abortion.
|
|
#
?
Jun 2, 2012 19:20
|
|
|
Gejimayu posted:Also going to be in town for EDC > The Buffet of Buffets is a pretty good deal: http://www.caesars.com/total/las-vegas/buffet-of-buffets/ $45 if you sign up for their free rewards card, or $50 otherwise. You get 24 hours of entry into any of 6 buffets (Rio, Harrah's, Paris, Flamingo, Planet Hollywood, Imperial Palace). If you time it right, you can get breakfast, lunch, dinner, and breakfast the next day, which is a pretty good deal. (Although honestly after doing breakfast you can probably last until dinner...) roop posted:Following everyone else about Vegas on a budget, what's the best way to get the cheapest tickets for shows? I used them for Penn & Teller tickets and they were great. Rio box office told me Balcony seats on the side and 5th level would run me $92 each (this was ~ 8 hours before showtime). Tix4tonight got me 4th level center for $52 each! They had just about every show on the strip, based on their lists I saw. The one downside is that the tickets you buy are will-call at the box office. The seats you get are based upon the time you pick up the tickets, not purchase them. So I recommend you buy your tickets at Bill's early, then go immediately to the casino for your show and pick up the tickets to get the best seats. It is a bit of a pain, but well worth it in my opinion. I was there memorial day weekend so it was super crowded and not sold out shows seemed unlikely. It's possible during the week that you might fare better at the box office, but I don't have experience with that.
|
|
#
?
Jun 2, 2012 19:51
|
|
|
I'll be going back to Las Vegas for the fourth time very soon (mid July). This time I'll be there for 17 days total as I'm speaking at a few conferences. So one major thing is on my mind this time, good food. Does anyone know where I can buy some fruit? None of the convinence stores on the strip seem to sell much and I'm happy to take a taxi out to a supermarket or walmart or whatever. I just don't know where I should go and would hate to end up somewhere that just sells roll ups. My searches on target.com, walmart.com etc lead me to beleive none of them sell fresh food. I'd really appreciate any advice on this one. EDIT: If anyone could also reccomend a good liquor store with wide selection, decent prices etc... That would be just great. yoloer420 fucked around with this message at 01:59 on Jun 3, 2012 |
|
#
?
Jun 3, 2012 01:43
|
|
|
KronicD posted:I'll be going back to Las Vegas for the fourth time very soon (mid July). This time I'll be there for 17 days total as I'm speaking at a few conferences. So one major thing is on my mind this time, good food. Albertson's, Smiths, Vons and Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market are all the major grocery store chains in town. We also have the Fresh & Easy and other natural-type stores, but none of those are 24 hours. There's also Sunflower Market, which isn't close to the strip and probably not worth the extra cab fare, but I know a few people who swear by that place for produce. As for liquor stores - I don't drink, but Lee's Discount Liquors has been voted Best In Vegas by the Review Journal for the last like 210801832 years in a row.
|
|
#
?
Jun 3, 2012 02:54
|
|
|
KronicD posted:I'll be going back to Las Vegas for the fourth time very soon (mid July). This time I'll be there for 17 days total as I'm speaking at a few conferences. So one major thing is on my mind this time, good food. I'm sure you could call the walmart or target and ask them if they sell fruit. Considering the added cost of getting a taxi out to where you could buy it you may be able to order some online and then have it shipped to the hotel.
|
|
#
?
Jun 3, 2012 02:55
|
|
|
Spike McAwesome posted:Albertson's, Smiths, Vons and Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market are all the major grocery store chains in town. We also have the Fresh & Easy and other natural-type stores, but none of those are 24 hours. There's also Sunflower Market, which isn't close to the strip and probably not worth the extra cab fare, but I know a few people who swear by that place for produce. Thanks! Being able to stock my hotel room with fruit and other actual food will make my trip much more pleasent. Of course I plan to get out a fair bit, but 17 days is beyond the site seeing/fun weekend sort of duration. Giblet posted:I'm sure you could call the walmart or target and ask them if they sell fruit. Considering the added cost of getting a taxi out to where you could buy it you may be able to order some online and then have it shipped to the hotel. Thats also a great idea, I'll see which places deliver
yoloer420 fucked around with this message at 03:30 on Jun 3, 2012 |
|
#
?
Jun 3, 2012 03:00
|
|
|
I'm planning my third trip to Vegas in August / Early September. This will be my first solo trip, and I'm only looking to stay Friday through Monday. This might sound dumb, but should I even book a hotel in advance? I barley stayed in the room the first two trips when I was younger. I figure, if I want some 15 hour sleep session and a shower I'll just rent a room in a poo poo hotel off the strip and save in the long run. I could probably just couch surf.
|
|
#
?
Jun 3, 2012 03:24
|
|
|
Are there any GOOD cheap buffets or steakhouses left on the Strip? Or did something tragic happen between now and when I last went six years ago?
|
|
#
?
Jun 3, 2012 04:15
|
|
|
Insane Totoro posted:Are there any GOOD cheap buffets or steakhouses left on the Strip? Or did something tragic happen between now and when I last went six years ago? Define good and cheap? I think the Cosmo buffet is amazing, I think it's like $35 though. You can still get the 777 at Mr. Lucky's at Hard Rock, some place still does the $9.99 prime rib, etc...
|
|
#
?
Jun 3, 2012 06:03
|
|
|
At the end of July I'm going to be heading through Vegas as part of a much longer road trip. I will have a car. I will be solo. I will probably look at staying for 2 nights (one wouldnt really work out as I'm probably coming from the coast the day of). I'd probably say I'm pretty happy spending around 100-150 a night for a room. The rest of my road trip involves camping and couchsurfing so a nice bed will be great. What are some good ideas for the solo 24 year old Australia in Vegas and in particular are there specific hotels that cater better to me? I will be gambling because I'm a pretty big degenerate here in Sydney. That said I'm also not planning on going too hard because I have a couple of months travelling to go along with after.
|
|
#
?
Jun 3, 2012 10:24
|
|
|
Are you there on the weekend or during the week? The prices change pretty drastically. For $150 during the week you could stay almost anywhere. On a weekend you're a lot more limited.
|
|
#
?
Jun 3, 2012 15:01
|
|
|
Not 100% certain but its lining up to be between Thursday-Monday. So most likely a weekend.
|
|
#
?
Jun 4, 2012 00:35
|
|
|
Going to Vegas Oct. 30 - Nov. 5. Suggestions for Halloween in Vegas?
|
|
#
?
Jun 10, 2012 03:10
|
|
|
JaySB posted:Define good and cheap? Thanks for the advice! 777 was the one I was thinking of but couldn't remember. Also my wife wants to drink the "wackiest, large cocktail" that she can find. What might she be looking for?
|
|
#
?
Jun 10, 2012 03:23
|
|
|
quote:With approximately 90,000 fans who have cleared the turnstiles as of 1am tonight, Insomniac, the producer of Electric Daisy Carnival, Las Vegas asked fans to calmly head to the stands of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway as high-winds posed a possible threat to fan safety. Hope everyone at the EDC is having fun tonight. 
|
|
#
?
Jun 10, 2012 10:46
|
|
|
Craptacular! posted:Hope everyone at the EDC is having fun tonight. The sounds of losing $10mill+...Silence (and some outraged raver cries) I was there, it was garbage. The fact they didn't design their sets to withstand 30mph winds is probably the most ridiculous thing ever. And stopping all carnival rides and ALL the music across the entire festival...holy poo poo. I was with one of my biggest customers, he's calling AMEX and filing for a chargeback for both days...To the tune of around $60k. Every table there will probably be doing the same, and not to mention the 100,000+ people who should ask for a refund.
|
|
#
?
Jun 10, 2012 14:22
|
|
|
JustinMorgan posted:Going to Vegas Oct. 30 - Nov. 5. Suggestions for Halloween in Vegas? Don't fall for the girls that are dressed like hookers...they ARE hookers.
|
|
#
?
Jun 10, 2012 18:35
|
|
|
JustinMorgan posted:Going to Vegas Oct. 30 - Nov. 5. Suggestions for Halloween in Vegas? I thought the firght dome at circus circus was fun. There were a lot of kids running around as I recall so that was kind of a buzz kill but the haunted houses were fun.
|
|
#
?
Jun 11, 2012 01:16
|
|
|
JaySB posted:The sounds of losing $10mill+...Silence (and some outraged raver cries) Agreed, that was such bullshit. Let's stop all the music right when people are getting ready to rave to the headliners and then throw them all back into their cars cause that's safe. My group definitely needs to ask for their money back.
|
|
#
?
Jun 11, 2012 17:30
|
|
|
|
| # ? Apr 19, 2024 05:54 |
|
|
Am I crazy, or is Vegas more expensive this year? Last year two roundtrip flights out of Houston and a three night stay at TI cost $850, now it seems I can't even get the flights for that little. Maybe I just have to be patient.
|
|
#
?
Jun 12, 2012 01:25
|
|
