Wednesday, April 25, 2012

trip to south rim

Following advice from reports on this forum,I have now decided to hire car go to south rim,stay overnight,then return LV. Question, it is said trip is 5 hours each way,?????does that allow stop at hoover dam,and williams?? Exactly,how many miles is the trip

trip to south rim

You can plan your trip through sites like mapquest.com.

No, the 5 hour estimate is for the drive, not including stops.

trip to south rim

The route is simple and there%26#39;s no way to get lost. If you stop on the AZ side of the Hoover dam after you cross, you%26#39;ll have good views and fewer people to contend with. A stop in Seligman is popular for a Rt 66 nostalgia fix and a an ice cream or shake at Degadillos. Not much reason to stop in Williams. Just get yourself to the GCNP and have a good time.


Thanks for your helpful reply.,but surprised your comments on Williams.I thought it was a western tourist type place???


I believe that the mileage is around 280 plus or minus. the average speed driven on the interstate section is around 65 to 75, but you slow down a bit on the road from williams to the grand canyon as it is only one lane in each direction


After stopping at the Hoover Dam,I would pickup Rt66

in Kingman driving to Seligman.This is one of the best sections of rt 66 in the USA IMO.Plenty of good places to eat in Seligman,...Delgadillos famous Snow Cap Drive In,Lilos etc..

Make sure to stop in Hackberry on way to Seligamn.

This is a MUST stop,you will see why if you stop.

I stayed in Williams a few times on my way to the Grand Canyon and found it to be a very charming town.

Lots of very good restaurants and nice hotels at very reasonable prices.I would prefer staying in the Grand Canyon if lodging is available but if not Williams is only a little over an hr away.The road (64)from Williams to the GC is mainly 65 mph no problem here.

A lot of people may suggest to stay in Tusayan about 15 minutes from the GC. In my opinion,Williams much nicer,restaurants better and hotels half the price... but to each its own. Watch your speed on RT 64 and especially around Williams...

You should have a great time with so much to see.


try to get lodging inside the park for the best experience - www.grandcanyonlodges.com

williams has a lot of hotels and restaurants as described, but it%26#39;s just a town, not a ';western tourist type town.';

route 66 is interesting to some people. it%26#39;s the old highway from the midwest to los angeles. is more scenic than the interstate. but unless you have a specific interest in an old highway, just stick to the interstate and get to the canyon.


interstate 40 from Kingman to GC most boring drive in the world.Some people must love boring drives...

Others like I, like to avoid Interstates as much as possible.. Salt and pepper here.....

Not saving much time by driving AWESOME I40.....

No comparison here and you have the time.....

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  • Uggs in LV near strip

    Can amyone tell me where to buy? thanks



    Uggs in LV near strip


    If you enter ';uggs'; in the forum search box, you%26#39;ll get tons of info. For some reason, this is a popular question.



    Uggs in LV near strip


    My daughter wants Uggs also. I did a search and found two places at the Fashion Show Mall that carries a large selection. Nordstrom and The Walking Company.




    You might find a good deal reading this forum:



    www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/877486




    Any type of shoes and clothing (Including Uggs) you would ever want is in one mall, the Fashion Show Mall there is no reason to go anywhere else to shop in Las Vegas. Its is a high end mall right up there with the best shopping malls in the US.




    I was going to give you the same advice. Go to the Fashion Show Mall. I get a pair at Nordstrom%26#39;s every year!

    3nts comped at Bellagio and best comedy show

    Hello everyone,



    I will be staying at Bellagio for 3 nights starting on 1 Jan. It%26#39;s a milestone birthday for me, it%26#39;s not 30 and it%26#39;s not 50 and I%26#39;m not happy about it :-(





    I%26#39;m wondering where/what the best comedy shows are in LV. I%26#39;m trying to decide between CDS Love and a really good comedy show. I%26#39;m not excited about this b-day so I%26#39;m thinking maybe some really good laughs will cheer me up. I would prefer a headliner comedian but if there%26#39;s some not so well known comedians that%26#39;s ok too as long as I%26#39;ll be LMAO.





    Thanks in advance for the suggestions.



    3nts comped at Bellagio and best comedy show


    I%26#39;d see LOVE, it is definitely a %26#39;feel good%26#39; experience and it%26#39;s fabulous!



    3nts comped at Bellagio and best comedy show


    There are limited shows,unless you are talking ';headliners';. There is the improv, comedy stop and another that have 3 to 5 comedians each night, but as to certain shows, just look on the show websites and see if there is a ';headliner'; you like.



    You must like the Beatles to really enjoy Love! Will you be with any special person? If so, some of the shows like defending the caveman and such that are very funny.




    Vinnie Favorito at the Flamingo. Caustic, but absolutely hilarious.




    I will be with my husband, I don%26#39;t mind potty mouth comedy or non PC comedy. Some of my favorite comedians are Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Ron White etc.. so I%26#39;m fine with that stuff. Has anyone seen Rita Rudner? Is she any good? What about George Wallace?




    Carrot top at the Luxor is great fun.




    Oh, I forgot all about carot top! He is pretty funny. Anyone else have suggestions for a really good comedy show?




    I saw Wayne Brady recently, he was pretty fantastic




    I rate Carrot Top the best of the standups with George Wallace not too far behind. Rita Rudner is very funny but if you like Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor she might seem a little tame as she is one of the cleanest comedians. Wayne Brady is quite good for improv although you might prefer the structure of the stand-ups more.




    I just saw Anthony Colls at paris a hypnotist. The best funniest show I have ever seen. It is a must. You can even volunteer. OMG I cant even tell u how funny it is. Better then any comedy show by far.




    Thank you everyone for the ideas. I think if we don%26#39;t do the CDS Love show, it will be a toss up between carrot top and George Wallace.





    Has anyone out there seen Jubilee? Hubby has mentioned seeing a ';true'; las vegas type show. You know the georgeous women in the feather headdresses, that kind of show. Is jubilee any good? I know it%26#39;s a long running show so it must be entertaining.


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  • just got 'Deck The Slots' offer from V/P. how do slot tourn.

    anyone else just get this offer for 3-4 nights compd and chance to win money in a slot tournament? How do slot tournaments work? do I have to pay to enter?





    thanks



    just got 'Deck The Slots' offer from V/P. how do slot tourn.


    When you got the offer it would have stated a monetary amount if there were an entry fee.





    You usuall check in for the tournament one day, play 2 sessions the next, 1 the day after that and the finale party is held later that same afternoon/evening when the announce the prize winners. Each session only lasts about 10 min but with having to get there a few min early etc, allow 30 min per session.



    just got 'Deck The Slots' offer from V/P. how do slot tourn.


    Hi- if you are invited to participate in a slot tourney there should not be an entry fee.(at least I have never had to pay to enter)-.



    Your room is comped but they will look at your play while you are there.





    The tournament will most likely consist of a few sessions. You%26#39;ll sign up and play at your assigned times. In the past I played in three sessions and the combined scores were added to see who the highest scoring players were. Depending on the prize structure you might win something. (I never scored high enough to win anything more then $100 in freplay)



    The Monte Carlo also would host a banquet dinner after the last night of the tournament(typically the tournaments ran from Thurs to Sat afternoon and the dinner was Sat night)We always had a nice time at the dinners and enjoyed meeting other couples.



    Good luck!



    Janice




    those casino slot tourney offers are free? Are the rooms comped too? I used to get them in the mail a few years ago, I did not realize that the offers were free, but there was definitley no price on them.




    so if the sessions are short, that means during that time i have to see how many credits i can get with money out of my pocket? or are the machines already programed with credits to play?




    No, you don%26#39;t pay a thing!! The machines for tournaments are programmed to %26#39;hit%26#39; continually. You don%26#39;t win money on them at all, you get points each session for the hits you%26#39;ve made and the value of those hits. Your scores from each session are added together to get your total score.




    I see.



    thanks Gabby!




    Go and enjoy, they%26#39;re fun!





    I played in a tournament at Bellagio in Sept of %26#39;07. They usually hold the tournaments in one of the hotel ballrooms. They have bars set up, serve a light breakfast buffet in the AM, a lunch at lunchtime and then hors dourves late in the afternoon until the sessions are done for that day. You can go there anytime you want, not just when you play to enjoy the food/drinks.




    Would this be handled differently HET vs. MGM? We received a tourney invite, but it lists a food credit. They hold a dinner and offer more free food?




    I just returned from a slot tournament at the Venetian. Not all slot tournaments are the same. The room was comped but the tournament consisted of 2 five minute sessions. There was no food or drink at anytime. The awards were presented at Tao night club with light ordourves. When I went to the Wynn they had 3- 10 minute sessions in a beautifully decorated ballroom. There was food morning, noon, and night. The Wynn%26#39;s was by far the best. Their rooms were also comped.



    goffs road

    Hi all-





    Long time lurker looking for an alternative to the river road. I know it%26#39;s in a lot better shape than before, but my car is like an old horse when it sees the barn, I cant help going fast because I%26#39;m so close to my destination, yet the speed limit is so low,plus I see people getting tickets every trip.





    I took goffs road to the 95 then the 163 many years ago,and remember it being kind of worn out and spooky.But it does save me a few miles and I avoid the most un-favorite part of my trip.





    Is this a good idea? Are there big potholes? I%26#39;ve looked for goffs in the search and couldnt find it. Any suggestions?





    thanks in advance



    Fishinful



    goffs road


    I have tried many different routes into Laughlin, but never Goffs Road. I can%26#39;t imagine it could be any faster over to 95. You are driving on a two lane road vs. a 4 lane freeway. I tried the 95 to 163 and then into Laughlin, but I found it was a much slower route (time wise).





    The fastest route coming in from I-40 that I found, is to take the River Cutoff over to the Needles Highway and then into Laughlin. The Nevada section of the road is really good, but it is a major speed trap. Last week I saw someone getting a ticket, and another police car waiting for the next customer.





    Now if you don%26#39;t want to worry about the speed trap section is to cross into Needles and take the Arizona 95 through Ft. Mohave and Bullhead City- crossing the bridge into Laughlin.





    My advise is to take the Needles Highway and just watch your speed the last few miles.



    goffs road


    Thats a great drive because your by yourself away from all the stinkin traffic.

    Help! What to pack?

    Help!

    I am leaving on Wednesday and I don%26#39;t know what to pack! Is it going to be warm enough for tank tops or should I stick to t-shirts, should I pack pants or capris? I%26#39;ve checked the forecast but I%26#39;m unsure how to translate it into my wardrobe choices!

    Thanks!

    Help! What to pack?

    It might be warm enough for tanks during the day but you are going to need a sweater or jacket for the evenings.

    If you aren%26#39;t one to go back to your room and change for the evening, then I would suggest layers. Long pants and a light shirt for the day with a sweater/jacket for evenings.

    Have a great trip.

    Help! What to pack?

    Leave the tank tops and capris at home. At the warmest you will most likely need a tshirt, long sleeved shirt or light sweater during the day, evenings will be cooler. Of course it could end up being quite warm or quite cold, it is the desert. Bring clothing that can be layered.


    According to Accuweather the temps are going to be in the low to mid 70s or high 60s. That is certainly capri weather for us in England. I will be taking a pair of lightweight cargo pants for any sort of freak cooler weather during the day.


    I am leaving Sunday and had the same delima. The temps fluctuate so much from day to night. So I am taking long sleeve, long pants and jacket for evenings. I packed sleeveless and shortsleeve tops, capris and long jeans for days. I am covering all possibilities. Yes I slightly over packed and glad I did. There is nothing worse than underpacking for vacation. You shold be fine with capris during the day. It will be mid 70%26#39;s. You will probably need long pants for nights unless you are able to wear capris in 50 degree temps.


    I just returned this weekend. I would say no tank tops. Short sleeve shirts for the day and you may get away with carpis. Evening, long sleeve shirts with jacket.


    Well here is the thing with weather, one guys warm is anothers cold. This past weekend was nice and sunny. Not what I would call pool weather and I sure was not in tank tops or capris. I did not use my pool, though I did sit outside and read the paper in my sweats. A quick check of my neighbors pools and my club pool showed them also empty. Sunday while having brunch at Tableau I noticed a few people at the VIP pool. A quick chat with a pool attendant and I learned most all were Europeans who thought the weather was hot. The pool attendant mind you was wearing a jacket.


    check out the web cam ---- it%26#39;ll give you an idea what people are wearing.

    http://www.earthcam.com/usa/nevada/lasvegas/

    lots of capris, tanks, t-shirts ~


    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind.

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    this is from the national weather service for LV.


    If you don%26#39;t know how to translate the temps into your wardrobe choices, how do you expect anyone else to know? We don%26#39;t know you and how you like to dress in certain.

    Given the current temps I would be in capris/shorts and lightweight tops during the day, and would be swimming. A light jacket at night. My husband is much more cold-natured and wears shorts all year.

    I always check the forcast immediately before packing my clothes (everything else is always packed), which is about 15 min before I walk out the door, never fails.

    Check the forcast an hour before you leave. Versatile pieces serve me well, sleeves that roll up, pashminas, windjacket with zip out sleeves (my golf clothes work great during the day).


    In case anyone needs a translation from bridgey (I had to look it up):

    Pashmina refers to a type of fine cashmere wool and the textiles made from it.[1][2] The name comes from Pashmineh, made from Persian pashm (= ';wool';).[2] This wool comes from changthangi or pashmina goat, which is a special breed of goat indigenous to high altitudes of the Himalayas. The wool has been used for thousands of years to make high-quality shawls that also bear the same name.

    Pashmina is an Urdu and Persian word[2] which only became popular after the so-named shawls, woven in Kashmir,[1] started being popular in the west. Pashmina shawls were originally shawls hand spun, woven and embroidered in Kashmir, and made from fine cashmere fiber.[1][3]

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  • M suites

    Has anyone stayed in the new M suites at Harrahs? I called to check on rates for our December visit and was told they cannot be reserved at this time-they are being given out by hosts.





    They look interesting.





    M suites


    I drive by them every time Im in town every few weeks. last week being the most recent and I didnt think they were open yet? Are they?





    The location on Las Vegas Blvd/St Rose Prkwy is a pretty isolated area so anything you%26#39;d want to do outside of your hotel would require you get in a car and drive.



    M suites


    sorry confused with:





    Marnell Architecture is currently developing their own casino-resort, the M Resort (with the help of MGM MIRAGE), which is located on approximately 90-acres at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway (about 8.5 miles south of Mandalay Bay). Actually, the resort is being built in the only area of Henderson that touches the south-strip. For the location, see the bottom of the South Map.





    The M Resort-Spa-Casino will be a classy, $1-billion addition to Las Vegas with; a 390-room tower, 35 suites, 92,000 sq. ft. of casino area, a 60,000-sq. ft. conference room, a 23,000-sq.-ft. health spa and salon, eight restaurants, four bars, one entertainment venue, retail outlets, a 100,000-sq.-ft. pool area, a 63,000-sq.-ft. movie entertainment theatre with 14 screens, and other five-star amenities.





    Marnell expects a spring 2009 openin




    Ashe, thanks so much for mentioning those M Suites at Harrahs! They are gorgeous! Wow, it sure would be nice to get set up in one of these, wouldnt it?





    They can be seen at www.harrahs.com





    Here%26#39;s a short description:





    New at Harrah%26#39;s® Las Vegas are the M suites that combine the comfort of home with the excitement for which the Las Vegas Strip is renowned.





    Designed by Kurstin Schmidt and Urbane Design Associates, these stunning suites are appointed to reflect a luxury residential feel, with modern color schemes, accent walls and brushed nickel finishes.





    The M suites’ impressive array of amenities includes 42” LCD TVs by LG in each bedroom and living room, Bang %26amp; Olufson phones, Denon micro-system stereos, marble bathrooms with oversized jetted tubs, custom bedding, plush microfiber robes and slippers, mini-bars, refrigerators and coffeemakers. We’ve truly thought of everything!




    Carolina, I am crossing my fingers. DH and I are both Diamond players and have a host, so maybe we will get lucky.





    I%26#39;m not sure what the criteria is for getting one of these suites.




    They just opened those M suites. Probably about 3 weeks ago. They look like they%26#39;re furnished with stuff from Target (I%26#39;m sure most high end hotels are furnished with cheap stuff ::cough:: Venetian). But nice for Harrah%26#39;s none the less.




    With both of You having Diamond cards, and a Harrahs Host, I would think You would fall into the category of getting one! :) Please keep me updated and let me know what You thought of the M Suite.





    Let me ask You something.. Do You use the same Host to do all your HET Vegas properties? I have a Host at Flamingo and another one over at Caesars, but its my understanding that One Host can do All. I just like having a Host on each property, but with the lack of response/service from the gal over at Caesars, I%26#39;m beginning to think I will let the Flamingo Host take care of any bookings anywhere else.





    I havent stayed at Harrahs (in yrs anyway), its time to give them another look, I think. :) Would You recommend that I get a separate Host at Harrahs if we decide to stay there in the future?




    Our host at Caesars was terrible-totally unresponsive. I%26#39;m not real crazy about Caesars anyway, even though the Augustus tower rooms are very nice. We have a host at Flamingo who is really good. We have not used this host at Harrahs before. I%26#39;ll let you know how it goes. He sent us emails and snail mails asking us to come to Harrahs and pretty much promising the world. We%26#39;ll see.





    Our host at Flamingo did get us a comped Go mini suite complete with a welcome basket. All requests were handled promptly and to our complete satisfaction. I really liked the room but my husband did not.





    Our original reservations this year were in the Augustus tower but we moved to Harrahs to take advantage of Garth Brooks. To stay at Caesars would have meant a standard room and I%26#39;m not willing to take that chance. Our Harrahs host did guarentee us a suite there at least. I really like Harrahs so all will be well.




    Hey Ashe!





    Ive had 2 different hosts now at Caesars, and both were terrible! I just will book my own offers and rooms from here on out over there, (or just call the Flamingo Host if I need to). Right now Ive got so many Reward Credits built up, its my understanding they cant comp you anything really until those are depleted. But, Ive never asked.





    I didnt even have a Host at Flamingo, but I guess She must have checked on Diamond Members staying there during Jimmy Buffett Concert offer, and when I arrived there was the most gorgeous and generous tower of gift boxed treats, and snacks. Smart move on her part, now she will get my biz. :)





    Regarding the rooms that are blocked for a Concert Offer. When I went online to book Garth, and chose Flamingo, it brought up the deluxe room, yet a call to My host and She was able to put me in a Go Strip View no problem. I was told that typically Marketing will attach the standard rooms to any Concert offer, but the Host can go in and put You in to the room of your choice. I am wondering if the Host You called, could have set You up in the Augustus Tower with the Garth Offer? Just food for thought....





    I would love to check out and stay/play Harrahs sometime! The only HET properties Ive stayed at recently (last year and current year) are Caesars and Flamingo. Couple of yrs back would stay some at Paris, been forever since I stayed at Rio, I am looking for more variety with The Harrahs brands, looking forward to what You think about staying at Harrahs. :)





    Oh, over the Weekend, I wrote my Flamingo Host about why I get so many more offers that are individual property specific at Caesars versus just mainly the universal ones for Flamingo that give you the choice of stay at any of the Vegas properties on an offer. She said that beginning the first of the Year, that Marketing will be changing the way they do offers. No more property specific offers, all offers will be universal, your choice of any property for a room stay (and Concerts, and the other perks that go along with rooms). Interesting!




    I would think that the M Suite would go to 7 Stars then high Diamonds. I have no idea how many 7 Stars stay at Harrahs. I%26#39;m guessing most would stay at CP and Paris. If at the 40K and above tier level, I think, probably. But I over think everything :%26gt;)





    Malebird




    Malebird, I would venture to say, thats about right. :) Need to look again to see how many of those M Suites (if it even says) that Harrahs now has.