When the sun sets on the Nevada dessert and night falls...Vegas is just coming alive! Las Vegas is known
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Lifestyle: The Bargain Hunter
Bargains in Vegas?
While Vegas has established itself as a luxurious, lush desert oasis, there are still plenty of cost-conscious deals to keep
you on budget. Here are some great ways to keep your money in your wallet, while still enjoying all the great city has to
offer.
Q: My friends are coming to visit and want to see Vegas inexpensively. Where can I take
them?
A: Let's be honest here ... your friends are asking you to be their own free personal tour guide. Right?
And because they're your friends, that's cool. Right? So, here's what you do -- get it all done in one shot. Start your day
off with a cheap but tasty breakfast. Then head over to the Fiesta for blackjack. With its betting limits as low as $3 and single- and double-deck tables, it's a great deal. Take it from us,
avoid the 5-cent slots. They may look like a bargain, but they're not. Outside of Megabucks, nickel slots keep the highest
percentage for the house of any slots. Translation: more money for the casino and less for you. When lunchtime rolls around,
feed your friends a 75-cent hot dog from the Gold Coast. When your friends are ready for dinner, take them over to Mr. Lucky's 24/7 and order the steak-and-shrimp special. It's an off-the-menu item -- ask for it specifically. And for the finale, take
them for a walk on the Strip. Be sure to catch a free showing of the Sirens of TI along the way; from what we hear, they are a dangerously beautiful bunch of women.
Q: I'm looking
to do Vegas on a very limited budget.
A: You're in luck. We've got something just for you. Book
your stay through us and get a great deal on your room. Scan the ads in local magazines and you'll find a number of coupons
to ease the cost of your Vegas vacation. For dining, check out our dining bargains list. If you don't mind being on the hotel's mailing list, sign up for any of the slot clubs. The hotel usually provides
you with a free tchotchke just for signing up, and if you use your card while playing, you earn points toward other freebies.
For your nighttime adventures, check out some of the great free lounge shows in Vegas.
Q: Are there
any inexpensive (or free) shows in Vegas?
A: Vegas is all about giving things away. When you're in
Vegas, check out some of the great free lounge shows, then head over to the Carnaval Court at Harrah's for live music all day long or check out one of these many free shows and attractions. Also, make a visit to the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian and watch the Living Statues do their thing. If you want a photo with the statues, politely tug on their
clothing, tell 'em you're a friend of ours and then snap your photo. Oh, and don't forget to do the customary Vegas thing, tip those statues a dollar -- it's how they make a living.
Q: What are the best buffet deals
in town?
A: If you're looking for cheap, check out the Circus Buffet at Circus Circus. If you want something more middle of the road, hit the buffets at any of the Station Casinos. We also hear Garden Court Buffet at Main Street Station has good food for very little cash.
Q: What free (or almost free) things can
I do with the kids?
A: So, the kids want to have fun, too? Don't fret. There's a reason they
say Vegas has something for everyone. Here are a few free options: the Midway Circus Act at Circus Circus, the Lion Habitat at MGM Grand and the fountain shows and aquarium at the Forum Shops at Caesars. If you're still itchin' for more options, check out our list of free attractions.
Q: Can you share any additional ways to save a buck or two while in Vegas?
A:
So you haven't hit the jackpot yet and you're looking to save a few bucks on expenses to cover your next bet at the tables.
Worry not, we're here to help.
- Don't valet your car. While valet parking is free at hotels, it
is expected that you tip the valet attendant. Save a few bucks and walk off that buffet dinner, park your own car in the free
garage or lot.
- Don't order room service. We know, it sounds tempting, but room service includes
all kinds of additional charges and fees, and you need to tip the room service attendant. Our suggestion: get out of bed and
find an affordable 24-hour coffee shop.
- Skip the soft drinks and the bottled water at restaurants.
With soda costing as much as $4 a glass, and bottled water (think Evian or Voss) even more, your drinks can cost as much as
half your meal. Even if the waiter is trying to talk you into bottled water, just order ice water.
- Don't
get gas on the Strip. While those conveniently located gas stations are great, take a few extra minutes to drive
east or west to get cheaper gas. With today's gas prices, you will be happy you did.
- Order wine by the bottle.
If two or more people are drinking wine and can settle on the type of grape that you like, you can save some money by ordering
a bottle.
- Don't buy sundries in the hotel gift shop. Unless it's an aspirin/Band-Aid emergency,
find the closest CVS or Walgreens pharmacy (there are several on the Strip) and pick up Vegas souvenirs at great prices while
you are there.
Q: I'm coming to Vegas in my RV, is there anywhere on the Strip I can hook up?
A: Hooking up on the Vegas Strip is easier than imagined. We hear that Circus Circus' Circusland RV Park
offers 399 spaces with full-service utility hookups.
Q: What are comps and how can I get them?
A:
Comps are all about who you know. Comps are any sort of free stuff given out by casino management. They can include meals,
show tickets, rooms and VIP treatment such as getting you into a sold-out show or getting you a room on a sold-out weekend.
Comps are based on the amount of time you spend gambling and the rate at which you bet and/or win. Signing up for slot cards
will help you get comps -- usually you'll get something just for signing up. At the tables you can ask the pit boss to "rate"
you or keep track of your betting so you can receive comps.
Q: Where can I find the best drink prices?
A: So you want to get buzzed at a cheap price? If beer's your drink of choice, check out the one-armed
bandits at Slots-A-Fun; they offer several types of beer for $1. Some restaurants offer happy hour specials like 2 for 1 drinks.
Ladies can catch a break on drinks at many of the clubs in Vegas -- a number offer ladies' night where women drink free before
11 p.m. Of course, every casino offers free drinks while you gamble, but avoid the nickel and penny slot areas where drink
service can be spotty. For other drink specials, check out our list of drinks.
Lifestyle: The People Watcher
So you've heard that
Vegas is a great place to see celebs and other beautiful people. Well, you've heard right. Here are a few places you can go
to and watch all the action.
Q: I'm addicted to celebrity gossip and would love to see some stars
while in Vegas. Where's the best place to observe them?
A: When looking for Hollywood's elite first pick the most obvious choice, the celebrity-owned Planet Hollywood. Not only is the hotel and casino the set for filming movies, but the 1,500-seat showroom upstairs is sometimes used to premier
motion pictures. Downstairs the Extra Lounge is the Las Vegas headquarters for the correspondents and crew of television’s
“Extra.”
Next stop would be to park yourself in the patio dining area of Spago at the Forum Shops. Celebs love to shop and they love to do it at this extravagant mall.
If you're more in the mood for clubbing,
check out Pure at Caesars Palace. It's a virtual celebrity playground every weekend. Tao at the Venetian and LAX at the Luxor are also hot spots for the celeb crowd. If you're looking to spot a celebrity in a restaurant, try N9NE at the Palms or Nobu at the Hard Rock. Those two hotels are where you'll have the most success in stargazing. Quite a few famous folks have also
been spotted enjoying the sushi at Social House at Treasure Island.
Whenever there's a major boxing match or awards show, you can't turn around without seeing a celebrity.
Poker is one of the hottest games in town right now, and celebrities like to play as much as the rest of us. Lately, there have
been celebrity poker tournaments all over town, so if you're lucky enough to catch one, you'll definitely spot someone famous.
Vegas is convention central, and some of the big shows attract the big stars. MAGIC and ShoWest are two that are attended
by a lot of Hollywood's heavy hitters. Finally, don't miss the annual CineVegas film festival. Jack Nicholson, Nicolas Cage
and Dustin Hoffman are just a few of the actors who have shown up for the party.
If it's a show you want to see,
the celebs seem to flock to Cirque du Soleil's Beatles extravaganza LOVE at the Mirage.
And if all else fails, we have just one word for you: Palms.
Q: Vegas seems so glamorous. Where do the young, beautiful people hang out?
A:
If you want to see the young kids having a grand time in Vegas, head over to the Hard Rock Hotel. If they're not seeing a show at The Joint, they're partying at Body English. During the summer, the Hard Rock's pool area turns into Rehab, one of the most sizzling club scenes around. Another happening place is the Palms. Head up to ghostbar or Moon and check out the view of Vegas along with the view of the beautiful people. Tabú at the MGM Grand is another chic nightspot where you'll find a very well-heeled crowd. If you're looking for a place where
the beautiful people hang out, this is it.
Q: Where's a more casual spot to watch all of the crazy
party people that come to Vegas?
A: Well, apart from all of the clubs, high-end restaurants and upscale
shopping there are some other fun places in Vegas where you can entertain yourself with some good old-fashioned people watching,
accompanied by a few drinks of course. Head over to Stripburger in front of the Fashion Show Mall. It's the only all-outdoor restaurant on the Strip where you can get a bite to eat or enjoy a cocktail while still having
a view of all the action.
Carnaval Court outside of Harrah's is a great place to let loose and check out the smorgasbord of people that flock to this party
pit almost every night of the week. They have a huge circle bar with flair bartenders and live music on the weekends where
you can delight in the revelry of the crowd and the yard-long mixed drinks. Margaritaville at the Flamingo also has a balcony overlooking the Strip.
And then, for some serious people watching, there are always
the trams and monorails. At the expense of sounding like a total stalker, just about everyone rides those at some point or another.
If
you really want to see some hardcore Vegas tourists head down to the Fremont Street Experience where you will find old Vegas casinos and a multitude of wacky, tacky souvenir shops all under a canopy of neon lights.You
never know who or what you are going see downtown, but is it definitely worth the trip to get a taste of some of the hotels
that first put Vegas on the map -- or at least the 99-cent shrimp cocktail. While you're down there, check out Gold Diggers at the Golden Nugget, which has a balcony overlooking the whole street.
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