Las Vegas - Love it or Leave it?

[kyshel]

It's too evrything for me!

[thepiranha]

Thanks for the tip on the O package deal. I'll definitely keep that in mind if and when I return to Sin City. I'm truly disappointed that I didn't get to see Phantom in Vegas. I hope it returns somewhere so I can get a shot the second time around.

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Never been to Vegas and no plans to go, although I just said indifferent. May want to go sometime just to see what it looks like but probably could not stand more than 2 nights there ;-)

[danielboldea]

Las Vegas, like Orlando, is not on our list. For relatives and friends (or work), it is a major destination. We can't really say "hate it" or "indifferent" because if we did, we would never go; and that's too many birthdays, weddings, celebrations, etc. we'd miss. Our stays are short. Once, we rented a car and spent the bulk of our time at Zion and Bryce National Parks.

We are going again soon--our second time this year. We're staying at the Bellagio. Any tips for making the most of our time at this property would be appreciated.

danielboldea...thanks for the shows recommendations. thepiranha...where did you go for good eats?

efg

Exflygirl,
Did you end up going to Vegas? Did you try any of the forum recommendations? Please share your experiences!

[danielboldea]

Never been to Vegas and no plans to go, although I just said indifferent. May want to go sometime just to see what it looks like but probably could not stand more than 2 nights there ;-)

For a first time visit, I would suggest an off season, weekday trip. You would have better chances of actually enjoying LV!

[exflygirl]

Exflygirl,
Did you end up going to Vegas? Did you try any of the forum recommendations? Please share your experiences!

...but really, three times in one year is too much...we did go in september...

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jean phillipe patiserrie--the croissants were the treats of the day

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buffets--i can't ever feel like i get my money's worth

...water was the theme...we stayed at the bellagio...we dined at picasso on the terrace--a freak gust of wind blew the gushing fountains towards us--luckily, we hadn't been served yet ...i was at the gallery for the monet exhibit when all of a sudden, the lights started flickering--i headed straight for the exit and water was coming down the ticket desk...it seems there had been a flash flood/heavy thunderstorm...i'm not sure how i made it to the airport afterwards--water levels were up to people's knees in parts of the strip...

...it was a nice little break for the first two days, but we were ready to be home by the last two...

efg

[danielboldea]

...but really, three times in one year is too much...we did go in september...

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jean phillipe patiserrie--the croissants were the treats of the day

- - -
buffets--i can't ever feel like i get my money's worth

...water was the theme...we stayed at the bellagio...we dined at picasso on the terrace--a freak gust of wind blew the gushing fountains towards us--luckily, we hadn't been served yet ...i was at the gallery for the monet exhibit when all of a sudden, the lights started flickering--i headed straight for the exit and water was coming down the ticket desk...it seems there had been a flash flood/heavy thunderstorm...i'm not sure how i made it to the airport afterwards--water levels were up to people's knees in parts of the strip...

...it was a nice little break for the first two days, but we were ready to be home by the last two...

efg

Flooding in Vegas, who would've thought!? Happy you enjoyed the JP croissants. I know I could use one right about now! Thanks for the update...

[thepiranha]

...but really, three times in one year is too much...we did go in september...

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jean phillipe patiserrie--the croissants were the treats of the day

- - -
buffets--i can't ever feel like i get my money's worth

...water was the theme...we stayed at the bellagio...we dined at picasso on the terrace--a freak gust of wind blew the gushing fountains towards us--luckily, we hadn't been served yet ...i was at the gallery for the monet exhibit when all of a sudden, the lights started flickering--i headed straight for the exit and water was coming down the ticket desk...it seems there had been a flash flood/heavy thunderstorm...i'm not sure how i made it to the airport afterwards--water levels were up to people's knees in parts of the strip...

...it was a nice little break for the first two days, but we were ready to be home by the last two...

efg

Didn't have the croissants at Jean Phillippe, but my wife made sure that I took her there for something ridiculously chocolatey for dessert one evening. I had the chocolate croissants for breakfast at Bouchon (Thomas Keller's place) two mornings when I was in Vegas in September.