Las Vegas Trip question???
06-01-2007, 08:10 PM
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Las Vegas Trip question??? Hey guys,
I just got back from the middle east recently and saved up some money while I was gone, so I'm take a trip to Vegas with a buddy of mine that's in the military also. Just wonder if I can get some do's and don'ts, where and where not's to go. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. I'll be there 21st Thurs 11am to 26th Mon 900 am. I'm staying at the Hotel Tropicana and don't have any plans as of yet, I'm going to wing it for the most part.
Thanks allot
Barry
I just got back from the middle east recently and saved up some money while I was gone, so I'm take a trip to Vegas with a buddy of mine that's in the military also. Just wonder if I can get some do's and don'ts, where and where not's to go. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. I'll be there 21st Thurs 11am to 26th Mon 900 am. I'm staying at the Hotel Tropicana and don't have any plans as of yet, I'm going to wing it for the most part.
Thanks allot
Barry
06-01-2007, 08:18 PM
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First trip there???
What do you want to do. There are tons of things to do assuming you don't blow all your cash in the casino the first night.
Rent a Ferrari
Indoor Skydive
Clubs up the Ying yang
Strip clubs
Cool Car collections at Imperial Palace and Ceasars
The Dam
Pick up the yellow pages and look under entertainment
No really.
Look em up online you can find just about anything there. All in what you like.
What do you want to do. There are tons of things to do assuming you don't blow all your cash in the casino the first night.
Rent a Ferrari
Indoor Skydive
Clubs up the Ying yang
Strip clubs
Cool Car collections at Imperial Palace and Ceasars
The Dam
Pick up the yellow pages and look under entertainment
No really.Look em up online you can find just about anything there. All in what you like.
06-01-2007, 08:30 PM
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Yup first time, I'm up for it all, What clubs are good to go?? I'm planning on being in one ever night, what ones are better then the others???
06-02-2007, 10:57 AM
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DO's
watch some shows. .
sky dive. .
clubs (most are good) i liked the rio water fall or sumthing. . or was that in a differnt hotel who knows vegas ussally ends in one big ball!! lol
DON'T's
lose all or money on one table. .
sleep with a stripper without a condom(sum things dont stay in vegas)
ya thats pretty much it every thing is fair game lol!!!
watch some shows. .
sky dive. .
clubs (most are good) i liked the rio water fall or sumthing. . or was that in a differnt hotel who knows vegas ussally ends in one big ball!! lol
DON'T's
lose all or money on one table. .
sleep with a stripper without a condom(sum things dont stay in vegas)
ya thats pretty much it every thing is fair game lol!!!
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06-04-2007, 10:28 AM
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trendy clubs and hang outs:
rain at the palms
ghost bar at the palms
54 at the mgm
OGs (olympic gardens strip club)
v bar at the venetian
cherry night club at red rock casino, but thats WAY out to the west side.
tryst and pure are big name clubs but i've never been and im not sure what hotel they're at.
rum jungle is another big name that i've never been to, but the mandalay bay over all is nice hang out...tons of hotties.
hit me up i might be able to get you on a list somewhere.
rain at the palms
ghost bar at the palms
54 at the mgm
OGs (olympic gardens strip club)
v bar at the venetian
cherry night club at red rock casino, but thats WAY out to the west side.
tryst and pure are big name clubs but i've never been and im not sure what hotel they're at.
rum jungle is another big name that i've never been to, but the mandalay bay over all is nice hang out...tons of hotties.
hit me up i might be able to get you on a list somewhere.
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Originally Posted by sercastiK
I like downtown Vegas, old school **** like Binion's is cool to gamble at on Fremont
Originally Posted by BigDaddyBry
Do your drinking before you get to the clubs.
takes some time but it can be done.
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Alcohol in Vegas
DO:
- Alcohol may be carried and consumed on the Vegas Strip.
- Alcohol must be consumed in moderation.
DON'T:
- No flaunting, chugging or beer bongs.
- Watch how you walk, stumbling or passing out on the Vegas strip will get you in trouble.
- Don't take an open container of alcohol into a vehicle, it is against the law, unless it is a chartered bus.
Las Vegas Gambling
DO:
- Make sure you understand the rules of the game you are playing
- Ask the dealer for help especially in the afternoon if you are learning a game
- Find out when the lessons are provided for a certain game
- Make sure your payout is correct
- Put the higher denomination chips on the bottom of the stack
- Color me up, means take all the small denomination chips and make it into a larger denomination chip, do this before you get up to play another game or cash out
- Play the maximum amount of coins in a slot or video poker machine, Play a lower denomination slot and play more credits.
- Join the Slot Club
DON'T:
- Don't bend the cards
- Don't touch your chips after the dealer says no more bets,
- Do not hand money directly to the dealer, place it on the table for the dealer to pick up
- Don't be careless with your belonging or chips
- Don't place items on the table when you are gambling, especially electronics. Most casinos will allow you to have a basic strategy card.
Taxes in Vegas Las Vegas: Do you pay taxes in las vegas?
DO:
- Be prepared to pay taxes if your winnings on a single slot pull are more than $1,199.00.
- This is not applicable to table games unless the odds are 300 to 1 with a $600 bet.
Don't
- Do not try and skip out or not pay your taxes on winnings, casinos do file every winner with the IRS
Plan your Vegas trip ahead
DO: Decide on your trip to Las Vegas Early.
- Make your hotel and flight reservations early.
DON'T:
- Don't assume strip casinos are as cheap as off strip casinos
Las Vegas Show Tickets and Event Tickets
DO:
- Make your show reservations early, even before you trip.
- Take advantage of the free shows in Las Vegas.
DON'T:
- Do not wait until the night of the show and think you can get tickets. There are exceptions for the smaller shows, but do not count on that. (We have for the smaller ones and we usually get in)
Las Vegas Night Clubs
DO:
- Get in line early. (This kind of blows your early evening, but it is worth it).
- Be prepared to spend at least an hour in line
- Buy a VIP Pass online before you get there, so you are guaranteed to get in
- Wear modern in-style clothes
- Bring a Date, make sure they are model material
DON'T:
- Do not wait until later in the evening to get in line, you will just be wasting your time.
- Try not to club hop, most of your evening will be spent in line instead of in the clubs.
- Do not wear shorts or sandles to a club, you will not get in
Las Vegas Restaurants
DO:
- Some restaurants may have a waiting list for a week to 10 (ten) days.
- Drees appropriately
- We try and eat and hour before the locals. Get in line no later than 4:30 - 5p or eat extremely late.
DON'T:
- Do not wait until later in the evening get a reservation or get in line, you will be in line all night, even at a popular buffet
- Do not wear shorts or sandles, you will not get in
Las Vegas Limos and Taxi Cabs
DO:
- Take Paradise Road from the Airport.
- It will save you $10.00 to $15.00 and you will get there just as quick or quicker.
- Be Prepared to wait in the taxi stand line for a long time on weekend nights.
- Go to the front or rear of a Casino to hail a cab
DON'T:
- You cannot hail a cab on Las Vegas Blvd or Freemont Street, it is against the law for the driver to stop.
- Don't pay for your cab fare with casino chips or credit cards.
- Don't take open containers of alcohol into any vehicle, unless it is a chartered bus
- Be kind do not do anything rude in a taxi
Again, Do not Take the Tunnel Ask your Taxi Driver to Take Paradise Road
Approximate costs: $8.50 to South end of the Strip (MGM) - $12.50 to Mid Strip (Mirage) - $14.50 to the North end (Sahara)
Las Vegas Transportation
DO:
- Use the new double decker bus. $5.00 for an all day pass
- Allow plenty of travel time
DON'T:
- Stay away from Las Vegas Blvd if you are driving or in a cab especially during peak times (2:00p - 6:30p)
Walking the Las Vegas Strip
DO:
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Use the Crosswalks as they are intended. Do not be foolish, watch for walk signal. This is where most of the Vegas accidents occur.
DON'T:
- Do not J or Jay Walk. The fine is a minimum of $150.00
Las Vegas Phtotographs
DO:
- Get permission to take photos of the casino gaming floor
- Most Casinos have a NO CAMERA Policy as a consideration to their guests
DON'T:
- Do not take pictures of people you do not know
Las Vegas Cameras - Cameras are everywere in Vegas
DO:
- Act Responsible
- No funny stuff in Elevators
DON'T:
- Don't do anything that you wouldn't want to be captured on camera
Las Vegas Casino or Hotel amenities
DO:
- Use as much comps as you can get
- Ask for an Escort from security if you are afraid for any reason
DON'T:
- You cannot take advantage of other hotels amenities unless you stay there or are comped
Las Vegas Parking
DO:
- Use the Valet as much as possible. Parking will only cost as much as the tip
- All hotels have free parking usually in the rear of the casino
- Get your parking ticket validated at one of the Casinos desks
DON'T:
- Don't park on the strip
HAVE FUN
DO:
- Alcohol may be carried and consumed on the Vegas Strip.
- Alcohol must be consumed in moderation.
DON'T:
- No flaunting, chugging or beer bongs.
- Watch how you walk, stumbling or passing out on the Vegas strip will get you in trouble.
- Don't take an open container of alcohol into a vehicle, it is against the law, unless it is a chartered bus.
Las Vegas Gambling
DO:
- Make sure you understand the rules of the game you are playing
- Ask the dealer for help especially in the afternoon if you are learning a game
- Find out when the lessons are provided for a certain game
- Make sure your payout is correct
- Put the higher denomination chips on the bottom of the stack
- Color me up, means take all the small denomination chips and make it into a larger denomination chip, do this before you get up to play another game or cash out
- Play the maximum amount of coins in a slot or video poker machine, Play a lower denomination slot and play more credits.
- Join the Slot Club
DON'T:
- Don't bend the cards
- Don't touch your chips after the dealer says no more bets,
- Do not hand money directly to the dealer, place it on the table for the dealer to pick up
- Don't be careless with your belonging or chips
- Don't place items on the table when you are gambling, especially electronics. Most casinos will allow you to have a basic strategy card.
Taxes in Vegas Las Vegas: Do you pay taxes in las vegas?
DO:
- Be prepared to pay taxes if your winnings on a single slot pull are more than $1,199.00.
- This is not applicable to table games unless the odds are 300 to 1 with a $600 bet.
Don't
- Do not try and skip out or not pay your taxes on winnings, casinos do file every winner with the IRS
Plan your Vegas trip ahead
DO: Decide on your trip to Las Vegas Early.
- Make your hotel and flight reservations early.
DON'T:
- Don't assume strip casinos are as cheap as off strip casinos
Las Vegas Show Tickets and Event Tickets
DO:
- Make your show reservations early, even before you trip.
- Take advantage of the free shows in Las Vegas.
DON'T:
- Do not wait until the night of the show and think you can get tickets. There are exceptions for the smaller shows, but do not count on that. (We have for the smaller ones and we usually get in)
Las Vegas Night Clubs
DO:
- Get in line early. (This kind of blows your early evening, but it is worth it).
- Be prepared to spend at least an hour in line
- Buy a VIP Pass online before you get there, so you are guaranteed to get in
- Wear modern in-style clothes
- Bring a Date, make sure they are model material
DON'T:
- Do not wait until later in the evening to get in line, you will just be wasting your time.
- Try not to club hop, most of your evening will be spent in line instead of in the clubs.
- Do not wear shorts or sandles to a club, you will not get in
Las Vegas Restaurants
DO:
- Some restaurants may have a waiting list for a week to 10 (ten) days.
- Drees appropriately
- We try and eat and hour before the locals. Get in line no later than 4:30 - 5p or eat extremely late.
DON'T:
- Do not wait until later in the evening get a reservation or get in line, you will be in line all night, even at a popular buffet
- Do not wear shorts or sandles, you will not get in
Las Vegas Limos and Taxi Cabs
DO:
- Take Paradise Road from the Airport.
- It will save you $10.00 to $15.00 and you will get there just as quick or quicker.
- Be Prepared to wait in the taxi stand line for a long time on weekend nights.
- Go to the front or rear of a Casino to hail a cab
DON'T:
- You cannot hail a cab on Las Vegas Blvd or Freemont Street, it is against the law for the driver to stop.
- Don't pay for your cab fare with casino chips or credit cards.
- Don't take open containers of alcohol into any vehicle, unless it is a chartered bus
- Be kind do not do anything rude in a taxi
Again, Do not Take the Tunnel Ask your Taxi Driver to Take Paradise Road
Approximate costs: $8.50 to South end of the Strip (MGM) - $12.50 to Mid Strip (Mirage) - $14.50 to the North end (Sahara)
Las Vegas Transportation
DO:
- Use the new double decker bus. $5.00 for an all day pass
- Allow plenty of travel time
DON'T:
- Stay away from Las Vegas Blvd if you are driving or in a cab especially during peak times (2:00p - 6:30p)
Walking the Las Vegas Strip
DO:
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Use the Crosswalks as they are intended. Do not be foolish, watch for walk signal. This is where most of the Vegas accidents occur.
DON'T:
- Do not J or Jay Walk. The fine is a minimum of $150.00
Las Vegas Phtotographs
DO:
- Get permission to take photos of the casino gaming floor
- Most Casinos have a NO CAMERA Policy as a consideration to their guests
DON'T:
- Do not take pictures of people you do not know
Las Vegas Cameras - Cameras are everywere in Vegas
DO:
- Act Responsible
- No funny stuff in Elevators
DON'T:
- Don't do anything that you wouldn't want to be captured on camera
Las Vegas Casino or Hotel amenities
DO:
- Use as much comps as you can get
- Ask for an Escort from security if you are afraid for any reason
DON'T:
- You cannot take advantage of other hotels amenities unless you stay there or are comped
Las Vegas Parking
DO:
- Use the Valet as much as possible. Parking will only cost as much as the tip
- All hotels have free parking usually in the rear of the casino
- Get your parking ticket validated at one of the Casinos desks
DON'T:
- Don't park on the strip
HAVE FUN
06-05-2007, 04:54 PM
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wow...where did you get that from?
i didn't read it all but i would have to agree with most of it.
as far as clubs go i'll never wait in line unless its "im on the LIST line" aka vip...if i don't know someone there then im not going.
and yes i forgot to add like mentioned above:
BIGGER tips bring faster drinks. give her five bucks the first time and a buck or two after that for each drink and you will have saved TONS!
i didn't read it all but i would have to agree with most of it.
as far as clubs go i'll never wait in line unless its "im on the LIST line" aka vip...if i don't know someone there then im not going.
and yes i forgot to add like mentioned above:
BIGGER tips bring faster drinks. give her five bucks the first time and a buck or two after that for each drink and you will have saved TONS!