Trip Report 1st Trip to Las Vegas Nov 5-10

Well I try to keep this too the point and say what we did enjoy most and what we would do a little dfferent!

We left for Las Vegas on Monday morning using the virgin direct flights from Gatwick, please note if you have flown virgin before to New York,they use the older planes for this journey soan upgrade to preimum economy might not be a bad investment for this length of flight.

We were staying at the MGM signature Tower 3, amazing hotel however the talk about the walk is kind of true it is about a 10 min walk to MGM grand but it is nice to not have your room right on a casino floor (next time we would ask for tower 1).

When we arrived at about 2.30pm we ent straight down to the casino floor to see what it was all about, had a go on the slots and some roulette and hd a bite to eat a pizza place. That night just stayed in the MGM Grand, ate at the mexican which was ok and headed to bed at about 10pm (was so tired!)

Next day went to look at the luxor, New York New York (went on the roller coast, lots of fun) and had a craps lesson at NYNY which was helpful! After taht we got on the deuce bus up to TI and the Mirage. We went to the Secret Garden at the Mirage which was worth the money just for the dolphins but wasn%26#39;t a fan of the lions, just didn%26#39;t look happy! We had a drink in the Beatles Revolution bar which was cool. After that we went to see the Sirens of the TI, now it is a very cheesy show other half loved it (think it had something to do with the half clothed ladies) but I wasn%26#39;t a fan. That evening had the buffet at the MGM Grand which was ok.

Next day was our helicopter trip to the Grand Cayon. We went with Sundance Helcopers doing there sunset tour which was AMAZING! We got picked up from our hotel in a limo the tour went over the hoover damn and landed in the caynon were we had a champagne picnic. We took off as the sun was setting, the views were amazing and you land going over the strip with all the lights on.

That night our conceige had arranged for us t get on the guest list for the PLayboy Club and Ghost Bar at the Palms (was worth the list as saved $50!). These places are amazing and it is worth the taxi out there, they are both on about the 50th floor and the views were amazing. The limits in the Playboy Club were high but it was fun to the see the bunnies!

On Thursday we didn%26#39;t get up till about 12pm (had a heavy night before!) so we decided to have a little gamble during the day down at the MGM Grand and played BlackJack for about 3 hours both leaving the table up! That night we went over to the Venetian, amazng hotel. We had dinner in CUT, if you like steak go here, it was amazing! Then we saw Wayne Brady stand up show which was so funny!

On Friday we went to the Strasphere to go on the rides, the one that goes off the edge of the building I nearly died, I was so scared! We also had lunch at their Top of The World Restaurant, it was a good lunch and view but we thought the restaurant was looking a little tired. This was a good way to experiance the restarant with out having to pay the world! We then headed to Fremount Street which was an experiance compared to the Strip. We stayed for the light show which was cool. On the way back down we stopped to watch the Belligo fountains which didn%26#39;t disappoint.

That evening we went to see the Crazy Horse show in the MGM, I thought it was a very tasteful show, however it appeared some people didn%26#39;t get what they expected as they left! That evening we then played Blackjack to the wee hours with an Irish couple who happened to know his uncle in Ireland (small world)!

As you can tell we tried to fit a lot in, we also did a lot of gambling which I haven%26#39;t mentioned to stop repretiton, however a couple things I would say was if your new play towards the back of the casino where the limits are lower and the dealers don%26#39;t mind giving you a hand. We also found it to be much more friendly here and less smokey! My favourite place to gamble was in the MGM Grand they seemed the friendlist and nicest crowd!

I hope I haven%26#39;t gone on too long (never down a trip report). I loved Vegas and we are differently going to go back but may only do a 2 night trip as seen all the sights now so can concentrate on the gambling and drinking!

Trip Report 1st Trip to Las Vegas Nov 5-10

good review

we want to try ghost bar next year

Trip Report 1st Trip to Las Vegas Nov 5-10

Very good TR for your first trip to Vegas seems like you had a great time thanks for sharing.

Wow, Beth, You just took me on a whirlwind Tour of Vegas! :)

You jam-packed a lot into those days/nights, what an adventure! It certainly sounds like You had a most enjoyable visit! We%26#39;ve been to Vegas many times, and You mentioned some things that we havent done, its always great to hear about other%26#39;s Trips, thanks so much for sharing Yours! :)

Great TR! I enjoyed it very much. Thanks!!