Mirage/TI Tram

Quick question:

anyone know if the tram between the two hotels runs 24 hrs?

Thanks in advance and no thanks to snarky replies ;) haha

Mirage/TI Tram

It runs 9am - Midnight Sunday through Thursday and 9am - 3am Friday and Saturday.

Answered in as polite a fashion as possible..... :-)

Mirage/TI Tram

When I was there in late September it stopped ( I think ) at 2am.

Rob

Oops! Just checked and I gave wrong information in my previous post. It%26#39;s 9am - 1am on Sunday through Thursday. Weekend timings were correct.

Thanks Blagger and Rob :) Much appreciated!

Love or Mystere

I am going to be in Las Vegas is just 5 short days, I just saw that I can get Love tickets for 25% off, my plan was to buy tickets for Mystere thru tix4tonite or something similar.

Should I just go ahead and buy the Love tickets at this discounted rate or is Mystere better to see.

I am taking my mom who is a big Beatles fan so I think maybe I should do Love instead. Most people reccomended that I go see Mystere since neither one of us has been to a Cirque show.

Thanks in advance for your help?

Love or Mystere

You can%26#39;t really lose whichever you decide. I%26#39;m one of those who normally recommends Mystère as a great first time Cirque experience, though neither show is ';better to see'; - they%26#39;re just different.

In this particular case your mom%26#39;s love of the Beatles coupled with the 25% discount would actually have me leaning towards LOVE for you guys.

Love or Mystere

I agree with the recommendation of Love. The Beatles was THE musical group that I listened to when I was young, so I am a fan of Beatles music.

That is why I am choosing to see Love when I go to Vegas.

I agree completely with Blagger.

Love is more of a theater experience, Mystere is more of the circus atmosphere.

Not to get sidetracked, where is the 25% off ticket deal?

We already bought our Love tickets at full price, but may consider a second show if we can get a discount.

Nevermind. Just checked the show%26#39;s website directly. Its right there for certain dates.

As others have mentioned, Mystere is a very traditional, acrobatic Cirque show, which is why it%26#39;s often recommended for Cirque first-timers, but given the 25% deal on Love is such a good deal, and the fact that your mom is a big Beatles fan throws it over the top - go with Love! It%26#39;s truly an amazing show - I took my mom, also a Beatles fan, and we were both blown away by how incredible it is. I%26#39;ve seen Mystere too, and really liked it, but Love is my favorite show I%26#39;ve seen on the strip, and probably the only one I%26#39;d see a second time!

I agree with all the other posters. I am one who usually recommends Mystere first but with the discount and your mom being a big Beatles fan-definitely go with Love. It is a fantastic show. If you have time then you can see Mystere- or see it next time you are in Vegas. It is very different from Love. Not better- not worse- just different.

I just checked the tix4tonight sneak peak and Love was 50% off.

One of our relatives said it best:

';You know, this [LOVE] is just one of those things that you will be glad you did when you get to the pearly gates.';

That is such a good way to put it, dsoren. I have seen Love twice and left the theater feeling wonderful both times. It%26#39;s testament to the beautiful gift the Beatles gave the world when they made their music.

burts bees

Resturant help

Looking for some advice for a couple meals for next week, I have looked at several sites for meal ideas and I am drawing a blank.

Looking for a few things:

I have Tendonitis so I really have to limit my walking this trip, looking for places to eat in

MB, Luxor, NYNY and MGM Grand.

Lunch, looking for something between 15.00 and $20.00

no alcohol needed and before tax and tip.

I was thinking Wolf Gang Pucks- would $20.00 be enough for either a grilled panini sandwich or a pizza?

I do not need dessert or appitizer.

Can I dine in jeans and tennis shoes there?

I am also looking for a dinner in one of the above mentioned hotels, looking to spend 20.00 to 25.00 before tax tip/ again dont need appitizer or alcohol.

Thanks in advance

Resturant help

';Lunch, looking for something between 15.00 and $20.00';

A $20 bill will get you TWO complete Sirloin Steak Specials at Ellis Island with 8 ounce steak, salad, baked potato and green beans plus beer or root beer, INCLUDING a nice tip.

BONE APPETITE!!

Resturant help

I know you%26#39;ll be at Four Seasons, so there are a couple of places at MB that will be within your budget.

The Noodle Shop next to the buffet is great for lunch or a lite dinner. The Noodle sopus are great.

Red, White %26amp; Blue. Red is a bistro and out of your price range, but Blue would work. It is more casual and has soups, sandwiches %26amp; salads. White is a bakery with very good desserts.

Wolfgang has a place at MB, but I%26#39;m not a big fan of his, so I haven%26#39;t eaten there. But if it%26#39;s like his place at MGM a pizza %26amp; soda should be just under $20.

For lunch or dinner I would suggest Burger Bar at MB, House of Blues at MB, Gonzalez Y Gonzalez, America and Il Fornaio at NYNY.

Rainforest Cafe at MGM has a few good dishes - I like the Rasta Pasta and the crab cakes.

Sorry, can%26#39;t help with the Wolf Gang Pucks question as I%26#39;ve never been there.

Have a great trip.

A big Thank You to everybody-

I am probably going to do II Fornaio for dinner- I hear there have a mean rosterrie chicken dish.

Lunch will either be MGM Pucks or the Noodle Shop, or Burger Bar. Not sure which yet.

I will check out white for dessert, I always have room for desert.

Wolfgang%26#39;s at MGM is pretty good. Jeans and sneakers are fine. A punk got tossed out for no shirt when I was there. You didn%26#39;t ask about a shirt but you%26#39;ll need one.

Grand Wok at MGM is good if you like Asian/Chinese style food.

I%26#39;d avoid that Red/White/Blue place and Puck%26#39;s Lupo at MGM.

The Asian place and coffee shop at NYNY are pretty good.

Hey Snidley nice to hear from you again, thanks for the Puck%26#39;s tip.

I may eat at Chin Chin, too many places not enough meals.

I will make sure I bring a shirt to wear while in Wolfgangs.

I hope to see you and your Wife at the Meet and Greet 11/26 at 430pm, I have a small white trip advisor button I will have on me or on my purse.

Others have given some good recommendations, but I just thought I%26#39;d add %26#39;wichcraft (MGM Grand), a great, fast, and inexpensive sandwich place by Tom Colicchio, chef of the Craft restaurants, like Craftsteak.

Snidely, I think you meant avoid Red, White and Blue and Puck%26#39;s Lupo at Mandalay Bay, not MGM. ;) I concur wholeheartedly!

If you like Mexican try Border Grill at Mandalay Bay. It%26#39;s authentic Mexican, not Tex-Mex, so don%26#39;t expect your typical nachos and burritos, but it is excellent Mexican food.

Chicago you know me too well, I am having Thanksgiving at Border Grill.

Last year they did turkey Mole, sounds good.

turkey mole!.... ::::mouth watering::::

Their flan is one of my all-time favorites, and I am a flan queen. :D

black eyed bean salad

Monte Carlo Pool - Open??

I have heard that the pools at the Monte Carlo were supposed to be closed as of November 3rd. Their website states that the pool is open from 9 to 4 pm daily until November 23rd. We are leaving this Thursday and I need to know if I should bring a bathing suit. Thanks.

Monte Carlo Pool - Open??

You can leave the bathing suit at home. The Monte Carlo pools are closed for renovation until June 2009.

In fairness, you probably would have found it too chilly to swim anyway.

Monte Carlo Pool - Open??

I%26#39;m sorry, I misread your post. It may be that the pool will remain open until the 23rd, but given the cool weather and the construction noise and dust from the City Center project right next to the pool, you probably won%26#39;t want to go swimming anyway.

Or, you could call the Monte Carlo and ask them if pool is open and that the current conditions are at the pool (construction, dust, weather). Just a thought.

The MC pool was scheduled to close Nov 3rd for a total reconstruction-however, this plan has been put on ';hold'; and the pool will remain open until Nov 23. We were there in the beginning of the month and the pool seemed unaffected by the surrounding construction. We were also there in June and although there was some noise from the City Center construction the music helped block it out and the pool was enjoyable.

Janice

i walked right by the pool on wednesday, the 12th on the way to bijoux terner and it LOOKED to be closed. it was around 1230pm.

That%26#39;s too bad for us if it is closed. The weather there would not be too cold for us to swim. We live in Canada!!!! Thanks for all the info. I guess we will just leave the suits at home and spend more time gambling!!!

Before you leave those suits home why not give a quick call to the MC and find out for yourselves if it is still open. They usually shut down the lazy river and wave pool but leave the main pool open. if I call my host later today I%26#39;ll try to get you a definitive answer. You would be disappointed if you found it open and didn%26#39;t have your bathing suit with you.

Janice

The pools will be closed. The lagoon pool was open, but not anymore. The MC pool area gets a lot of shade and it is too chilly to swim. Many pools say ';heated';, yeah right! Even in mid March the heated pools are chilly.

Christmas in laughlin

I will be in Laughlin for a few days in December and was wondering if their was a must see Holiday displays in the surounding area? Is the Riverwalk decorated? Any help or suggestions will be very appreciated. Thank You

Christmas in laughlin

All of the river walk will be decorated, especially behind the Pioneer. Believe it or not, the places are starting to assemble their decorations already.

By the way, the Pioneer is adding a large addition on the north side of the casino. It is almost completed.

Susie and I will be spending the entire Christmas-New Year%26#39;s Holiday season in Wisconsin. I am reinforcing my long-johns already. Burrrrrr!

Christmas in laughlin

Thanks for the info.

What kind of addition is the Pioneer adding?

I always enjoy visiting the Pioneer.

Hey Grif, we used to go to Wisconsin every Christmas but this year we talked the kids into celebrating Christmas on Thanksgiving! The weather should not be as severe at that time, we hope! Always hate that Chicago traffic, even in dry conditions.

I assume it is a casino addition. I will ask next time.

If it is in fact an addition - that is exciting!!

I don%26#39;t think there is any addition to the Pioneer. They are putting up new siding and signage on the outside. However, I hope I am wrong and there is something new at the Pioneer.

Pioneer is getting rid of the outhouses and installing restrooms with real running water. Thats good as i will be having thanksgiving dinner there!

There is an addition.

On the Pioneer%26#39;s website it says they are getting a a new look. (I think he used the word facelift) It%26#39;s under Rodger%26#39;s Ramblings, Cowboy corner.

http://www.pioneerlaughlin.com/

Polka I%26#39;m still using the tree out back. None of this high falutin stuff for me.

las vegas tr

11/08/08 My mom, sister and I left Louisiana and headed for Sin city bright and early and were greeted by our driver around 11am. My mom had rented the car/driver and we were pleasantly surprised when we stepped out to find a limo waiting for us. Checked into the Paris right away - no line. Had a great view on the 16th floor. The room was clean and seemed fairly new. We immediately took a cab to Mand Bay to eat at the Burger Bar. It took close to an hour to get a table. After being seated, we noticed that the booths had tvs and the LSU/Alabama game was on. Mom got us switched to a booth and we watched a good bit of the game while eating some of the best burgers and fries(order the sweet potato fries). We split a ridgefield and a black angus. The ridgefield was better. Went back to the MB to throw a few bills in the slots and should have just burned them instead. We weren%26#39;t impressed with the payouts at all. Took the tram and then walked to NYNY. We were looking for the off track betting lounge/sports book. They have changed it and we were turned off. Played penny

';loose diamonds'; and each left with a few extra. Back to Paris to change for dinner and a show. while wating for a cab, the attendant asks us if we want to rent a limo. This guy behind us asks how much to go to Paris. Sis says ';We%26#39;re going to Paris too';. The guy ends up treating us to the limo ride(which was $50). Apparently, he had just placed in a Hold em tourney. Went to Bellagio(mom%26#39;s fav-had to hear how much the whole trip!) to have appetizers @ Olives. Cosmo for Mom, whiskey sour for sis, Mich Ultra for me also had 2 apps but they were not memorable. Cabbed it to Mirage to see Ray Ramono/ Kevin James. I was so fired up. This was the reason I went on this trip. Well, one of the reasons. Anyway, it seemed like they were tired and didn%26#39;t have much material. Lots of Vegas jokes. By the time the show started it was after 10pm(midnight by my watch) and we got back to the room after 12am. The bed @ Paris was heavenly with nice firm feathered pillows. Will post a reply about Sunday. Lookout! We stayed busy!

las vegas tr

Hey, keep it coming now. We like the Burger Bar as well. Although we usually just stop in for a ';dessert'; burger and an apple beer.

las vegas tr

Wondering if you guys have been to both the Burger Bar at Mand Bay and the Burger Brassaire in Paris.I have only been to the one in Paris and love it .Does it compare? I guess we will have to try it out for

ourselves next trip to LV ,cause we all know there is GOING to be a NEXT TIME !!!!!

11/09/08 I woke up @ 7am ready to go! Showered and went down to the bakery(name?). Had a yogurt parfait that was thick and rich - yummy! Also shared a blueberry muffin with sis that was deelish! Went to Bellagio, which I%26#39;m sure mom dreamed about last nite, around 10am. Walked around the conservatory. It was beautiful, as usual. Cool tree trunks with faces along with little green elf-like creatures. Enormous pumpkins and fabulous rain trees that were mesmerizing. Gambled for a couple of hours. Had fun playing penny quick hit. Met mom and sis @ Sensi for lunch. Complimentary ';Indian Flatbread'; before eating. I wanted to take some home but they had run out of dough. It was very, very tasty - tasted a bit like a waffle but the texture was that of soft pita. Mom had soup with hearty veggies, sis had lobster rolls and Marguerita Pizza for me. Mom asks waiter for a piece of chocolate and he brings us each a tiny(think chinese food takeout) box filled with little cookies - all at no charge. Went back to gamble a little then back to Paris so mom and sis could get ready for Beatle%26#39;s LOVE(i%26#39;ve seen it twice so i%26#39;m passing). They left me and I walked next door to Bally%26#39;s. I%26#39;m playing video poker(25cents) when I notice all of this commotion near me. A chick hit a Royal playing dollar poker... $4000! Don%26#39;t you know, I hit a Royal 30 minutes later...$1000 for me. I%26#39;ll take it! Played until mom and sis call me @ 9pm to say they%26#39;re back. We meet for crepes @LeCreperie. The crepes are huge and should be split between 3. We got 2 crepes and brought them back to the room which I ate for b%26#39;fast. Have had the AC on 60 for 2 days now and it%26#39;s still not cold. Comfortable but not cold like we like it. Still had a restful sleep.

11/10/08 We are not late sleepers so it was not a surprise when the clock showed 8am upon first opening my eyes. Sis went to the bakery for tea, fruit and croissants. Room service for free! Mom and I took a cab to Sam%26#39;s Town around 10am. Had heard, thru TA, that their slots were a little looser. It seemed like they had 10,000 slot machines. We separted upon arrival. I hit a Royal in the first 20 minutes. Probably not a good thing as I%26#39;m likely to spend more if I have more. Only blew $200. Mom and I met sis @ Venetian and we walked to Plazzo where we had reservations @ Dos Caminos. The guacamole is the best I%26#39;ve ever ever had. Could have made that my meal, had we not shared. We ordered the tacos al carbon - not good, tasteless - and the shrimp quesadillas that were terrific. I treated since I was the only one on a winning streak. We walked to the Wynn as sis had never seen it. Not much action there but it%26#39;s still a really classy place. Love to look @ the flower arrangements and stare @ the waterfall. We took a cab to Bill%26#39;s to see Big Elvis%26#39; show. Bill%26#39;s was extremely crowded and, compared to other casinos on the strip, at the bottom of my list. We got there @ 3:45 and the show was @ 4:30. Got great seats and enjoyed the hour long show. His emcee said Elvis had lost over 560 pounds! Hard to believe since he still appears to weigh well over 400. He puts on a pretty good show. It is one of the free things to do in Vegas and I recommend it. Gambled on a quick hit while sis guarded the table in the lounge. Hit free spins totally 65 free spins. Won $140 in about 20 minutes. Couldn%26#39;t lose with my lucky undies on! Took a cab back to Paris to get ready for dinner at

N9NE Steakhouse @ the Palms casino. Had drinks at the bar and were seated not long after. After eating our appetizer - oysters and a chop salad, they were clearing our table and spilled a glass of water on Mom. The manager comes up and offers us free dessert. Told him I wanted the Smores and he gladly brought them. They were so cool! A little black kettle with grate and fire, skewers, chocolate covered grahams and marshes. It was a ball to make them and to top it off, there was a small cup of chocolate gelato. You must to there just for this! We ordered a 12 oz filet and they cut it in slices for us to split, also had creamed spinach and good bread. After dinner, the manager gave us comps to go to any nightclub and we chose the Playboy Bunny Club. Took some pics. Didn%26#39;t know they had gaming tables inside the club. Good view of the city. Didn%26#39;t even stay 5 minutes but felt we had to go. Cabbed it back to Paris. Tossed and turned this night for some reason. Will reply for the rest later.

11/11/08 Woke up itching to go back to Sam%26#39;s town. Took a cab. Entered a ';Texas Hold em'; tourney for $23...best deal in town. Each of us were given $500 in chips and that last me 2 1/2 hours. I made it to the final table but was short stacked along with 3 others. Didn%26#39;t last but a few hands. I had only watched it on TV and had never played so it was a terrific experience for me that didn%26#39;t cost a lot. Met sis and mom @ guess where? Bellagio! Played a penny video slot called Reel Millions. Talk about fun! Mom was hooked and had been playing for several hours by the time I got there. Sis hit 2 jackpots after sitting down next to me. She left mom and me behind and we stayed 2 more hours. Time to head back to Paris and get ready for the night. Dinner @ 5:15 @ MESA Grill @ Caesar%26#39;s. Marg for sis, Stoli/7up for me, Cosmo for mom. I ordered an appetizer of chips/ cheesey something, sis and mom got a hearty salad that they totally loved. They split the lamb chops(5oz each!) with a pumpkin tamale. Lamb was fabulous, tamale not so fab. I had the tiger shrimp appetizer with a roasted corn tamale and all of it was very good. Sis and I walked to the Forum shops and got a few magnets @Magnus magnets and met mom for Bette Midler. Bette was beyond words. She looks great, for 63, and sounds even better. Went back to Paris where I played Let it Ride until 2am. Didn%26#39;t win but had a ball.

11/12/08 Did not want to get out of bed on our last day! Lack of sleep and lots too much fun caught up with me. Went to ';Bodies'; with sis. Glad I wasn%26#39;t hung over or I probably wouldn%26#39;t have gotten thru it! It was pricier that I thought it would be, but I highly recommend it and also the audio set to go along with it. We ate at Mon Ami Gabi before heading to the airport. DO NOT GET THE FRENCH ONION SOUP!!! It%26#39;s awful! Do order the frites and the cheeseburger. Hope you enjoyed my log/report. I can%26#39;t wait to go back!

Loved your TR. Thanks for sharing. Can%26#39;t wait for our trip Feb. 17th. Our first visit Downtown. Staying at Fremont.

Great TR thanks for sharing your trip to Vegas.

Thanks for the TR, love your TA name.

We leave Sat hope to have as much fun and good eats as yall! Looking forward to watching the LSU/OLE MISS

game. Probably will needs lots of drinks for this game also.

Sis asked me to clarify a few things. She thought the burger @ Mon Ami Gabi was better than the Black Angus burger she got @ Burger Bar. I think it was a toss up. But, DON%26#39;T GET THE FRENCH ONION SOUP! Also, the bakery near the elevators @ Paris is called Le Notre. One more thing, she says to be sure and let everyone know that ';The Chocolate Swan'; has delicious eclairs. Mom says to say that Bellagio has everything you need and more!!!!!

Nice surprise from Atlantis!

I was very surprised to recieve an email from Atlantis offering me a free night. I stay there several times a year, but don%26#39;t gamble. What%26#39;s up with a non-gambler being given a comp?

When I stay at Atlantis, it%26#39;s a no-brainer. I go to the Sky Terrace for seafood. I noticed a few signs for Bistro Napa and decided to give it a try.

Wow! The Happy Hour is incredible. The bar and restaurant are lovely, the service is excellent, the food interesting. I had a glass of Ferrari-Carano chardonnay and ahi tacos for $11.00 dollars. What a welcome change from the standard greasy bar food and cheap wine! All of the small plates and wines by the glass are 50% off from 4-6.

Nice surprise from Atlantis!

We aren%26#39;t big gamblers either but we still get offers from Harrah%26#39;s, Peppermill, and Atlantis with some regularity. I guess the reasoning is that even if you are comped a room you still have to eat, right? And after a drink or two you might venture into the casino, right?

We ate at Bistro Napa a few weeks ago and it is absolutely my new favorite ';nice night out'; (used to be Roxy in El Dorado).

Nice surprise from Atlantis!

I went to Roxy for the first time a couple of weeks ago, loved it!

Is Bistro Napa one of the newer restaurants they just opened? I walked through there last month but can%26#39;t remember seeing it.

It is new, it used to be the Italian restaurant on the 2nd floor. Had it been opened when you were there, I%26#39;ll bet you would have noticed all of the signs.

Not a real gambler by any measures but I have been bombarded by various offers from the Mill, Harrahs, %26amp; The Nugget offering free or almost Free rooms. Offered today a 20 suite at the Peppermill %26amp; $200 in slot money. I am sure the economy is the reason. So just enjoy the freebies.

Peddler, I think you%26#39;re right. I just recieved a great offer from GSR, in addition to offers from Atlantis and Peppermill. The gamblers must be rolling in comps!

well. this ';gambler'; is not rolling in offers...I go to Reno at least 3 times year (with 3 to 4 trips to Vegas), and all I receive are offers for ';reduced'; rates at Atlantis rooms, ';out back'; and peppermill rooms in the worst tower....And, I usually play slots til 2 am...must be doing something wrong...Just returned from Vegas and will continue to go there with the good rates...

Jungle, I%26#39;m sorry to hear that. If I were in marketing, I%26#39;d Fed-Ex comps straight to your door.

My DH thinks we%26#39;re getting so many offers because we are close. He works in Reno, so we stay in hotels fairly often. I guess with the economy, the hotels are banking on someone who doesn%26#39;t have to worry about other travel expenses. We%26#39;re like the no-frills frequent fliers.

This time of year is considered a slow time by the casinos so they really pump out offers to locals and those within an hours drive. We tend to get bombarded by them until just before the holidays start and ski season really gets going. I would think the casinos would be sending things out to their player club members too. We%26#39;ve been getting a lot of Vegas offers in email as well. Most of the offers we%26#39;ve seen at our house are for Sunday-Thursday for the special deals.