Back from Vegas

[Xislandgirl]

We had a great time and I think that we will be return visitors. I wrote a very quick TR for tripadvisor.com, the folks on the Las Vegas board are tough but very helpful. (nothing like our group here)
Here it is:

This was our first trip to Vegas. We are normally on the beach vacationers, but the price was right and we needed to get away.


We flew from CT and all I will say about the flights is that it is long.

We arrived at Bally's around 8:30pm, checked in and were given a North Tower room on the 17th floor. The room as very large and VERY clean. The view was not very good, but we did not fly to Vegas to stay in the room looking out the window.

Here are the cliff notes of our trip:
Food:
Burger Brassiere at Paris- B-

Paris Breakfast Buffet- B

Toby Keith's I love this bar (Harrahs)-B

Dick's Last Resort (Excalibur) Food -C, Atmosphere-B

Prime at Bellagio-Food- A, atmosphere- A, Service-C


Entertainment and my thoughts on things we did:


Follie Bergere (Tropicana)- not sure how to rate this. It was topless so Husband would give it a B for the boobs , I would give it a C for the cheesiness, but overall we are happy that we saw Vegas Showgirls

Mandalay Bay Shark Reef- B


Stratosphere- View-A, overall casiono, etc- D

Imperial Palace Auto Collection- My Husband is in the automotive business + free tickets= A


Gondola Rife at Venetian- B-, it was something I am glad we did but would not spend money to do it again.

Eiffel Tower- A

New York, New York Roller Coaster- For me- F, for Husband- A+

We bought a 24 hour pass for the monorail, it is a long walk through the casinos to get to it but it worked for us and I would do it again.

We did all the typical tourist things we could in a short time; we really only had 2 days. Did not make it to Freemont Street and there was not enough time to get to every casino, but we had a great time and are already looking to go back.

We will return to Bally's in all likelihood. The staff was responsive, room was clean, and we loved the location.

[XOXO]

Well, welcome back!!

I really like Vegas but I don't think my husband would even give Vegas a C-. The good thing is that we go there for industry shows too. I bet that auto show was something to see!!

I have yet to see fremont street. I hear it is a "must do" but there is so much to do on the strip that we never make it there.

Did you gamble at all?? I will look into Bally's next time--we normally try to stay were the show is and that is Mandalay.

Gina

[waterguy]

Glad to see you made it back ok good report

[soxfan22]

Prime at Bellagio-Food- A, atmosphere- A, Service-C

I ate at Prime last April when I was out there for work. My grade is exactly the same as yours...Cool place. I had the Kobe Beef for the first time and learned that I will take a good Filet over that stuff any day of the week. Not a fan, but it had nothing to do with the Chef.

I flew from Bradley myself. Had a direct on southwest...It was about 5 hours. The highlight of the flights for me was on the way home, flying over the Grand Canyon while we were still climbing, and then eventually over the Rockies, which were still snow-capped in mid-April.

[cass]

Glad to hear that you enjoyed yourself!

[Terry]

You did all the right stuff for a 1st timer to Vegas!

Next time...explore more.

Stay at the Golden Nugget on Freemont. Great upgrades for almost free. Nice to walk the old street during the day with much to do. Rent a Segway and ride it down the street...what a kick.

Rent a car and venture off the strip to local areas. Food is terrific at local restaurants with half the cost. Green Valley Ranch, places on The Lakes near all the golf courses, Lake Las Vegas...free concerts on the lake and you can BYOB with a picnic dinner.

We end up going at least once a year, usually for a conference or convention, and find something different and enjoyable everytime.

Welcome to the Vegas vacation. Reasonable and fun!

[cocosmom]

Xislandgirl,
Did you try the $20 trick I told you about? Glad your trip went well. Been there once, enjoyed it..not sure if I will go back though. Long plane ride, too busy, late nights...jsut not me.