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Old 12-09-2009, 11:18 PM   #1
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Im Off To Vegas...Any Tips

right as the title brags im off to vegas for a week at the end of October.

has anyone been ? and do you have any tips on what to do when you get there ?

apart from gamble
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Old 12-09-2009, 11:50 PM   #2
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Re: Im Off To Vegas...Any Tips

Eat the biggest and best texan steaks eva! YEHHHHHHHAAAAAAA
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Old 13-09-2009, 5:52 AM   #3
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Re: Im Off To Vegas...Any Tips

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apart from gamble

booze,food,hookers,helicopter trips,big shows and if you can, see if "big elvis"is playing anywhere.

oh...almost forgot...GAMBLE!
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Re: Im Off To Vegas...Any Tips

Crazy Horse Too! One of the finest establishments in Vegas!!
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Old 13-09-2009, 8:44 AM   #6
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Re: Im Off To Vegas...Any Tips

Helicopter tour to Grand Canyon, check out Papillon Helicopter Tours. Did it last October landing at bottom of Canyon- had lunch Brilliant!

Pop into Peppermill Fireside Lounge (Next to Riviera Hotel) on the Strip for a drink for that authentic 70s experience.

Check out some movie locations- Circus Circus hotel and Fremont Street for JB's Diamonds are Forever. Riviera Hotel Casino, where 'Casino' was filmed.

Whilst in Fremont Street check out the Plaza Hotel situated at one end. You might recognise it from BTTF 2 as the square in alternate 1985.

Take a trip up the Statosphere Tower, Great Views.

The new themed Hotels and Casinos on the Strip are the usual sights to see but check out some of the older Casinos The Sahara etc. which have more character!

enjoy
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Old 13-09-2009, 8:51 AM   #7
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Re: Im Off To Vegas...Any Tips

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right as the title brags

Have never been sorry pal but have a quality time though

Im a bit of a boxing fan why dont you see if there are any fights on whilst you are there
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Old 13-09-2009, 8:56 AM   #8
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Re: Im Off To Vegas...Any Tips

Get married in a neon wedding chapel.
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Old 13-09-2009, 9:25 AM   #9
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Re: Im Off To Vegas...Any Tips

'Do' canyons in the the day just to experience how BIG the space is.
Then 'do' the hotels at night - they're flashy, trashy and everything you've seen in the movies.
The atmosphere is electric and very different from anywhere else.
Remember that almost everyone there is there just to have a good time, so everyone is in a good mood ( Yes people go to Magaluf just to have a good time too but it's not the same )
Just allow yourself to be 'immersed' and soak it all in otherwise you may feel 'trapped' by it all, as some do - private villas in secluded hillsides exist for these people
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Re: Im Off To Vegas...Any Tips

Have a copter ride over the strip at night or better over the Grand Canyon (If the bucks are a flowin!) Or take a limo ride with champagne whilst listening to Doggy Style by Snoop Dogg! Eat massively at the Carnegie deli (at the Mirage) Do a little gambling. Visit the Hoover Dam but avoid Laughlin! Go garment shopping at some of the outer malls, just avoid the forum shops at Ceasers palace (Unless you want to spend a fortune or see the animatronic statue show)
With other lads? Go to the downtown end of the strip near the Stratosphear tower and hit a strip bar. With the missus? See Barry Manilow at the Hilton or Love at the Mirage.

I've been twice before and were off to Vegas again over Xmas to get married.
There really is no other place like it anywhere excepting maybe that Atlantic City over in New Jersey?

Just kick back and enjoy the total OTT madness that is Vegas, but be prepared to spend a few dollars!
You'll have a great time either way, unless your of a nervous disposition and you like a little peace & quiet.

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Old 13-09-2009, 10:13 AM   #11
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Re: Im Off To Vegas...Any Tips

Could you do a small favour for a fellow av user? I need a whole bunch of hooker calling cards. They give them out on the street in vagas.
The reason I'm after the cards is my daughters boyfriend is rebuilding a 1955 chevvy & has used these cards for the headlining but he's run out. He's got just over half done. Would be very greatfull if you could collect some for him
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Old 13-09-2009, 10:20 AM   #12
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Re: Im Off To Vegas...Any Tips

Remember what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas, regardless of what people tell you!
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Old 13-09-2009, 1:50 PM   #13
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Could you do a small favour for a fellow av user? I need a whole bunch of hooker calling cards. They give them out on the street in vagas.
The reason I'm after the cards is my daughters boyfriend is rebuilding a 1955 chevvy & has used these cards for the headlining but he's run out. He's got just over half done. Would be very greatfull if you could collect some for him
yes im sure the wife will believe that when she see's them in my wallet
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Old 13-09-2009, 1:51 PM   #14
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yes im sure the wife will believe that when she see's them in my wallet


That's why you show her this thread beforehand
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