Early stages of planning - are airfare/hotel packages to Vegas a ripoff?

[TrevorK]

I'm planning to go to Vegas, but all the people I'm going with need a bit of time to save up the money to go, so I'm doing my homework ahead of time.


I'll use November 20 - 24 as my time period (As it would obviously be booked in advance).

Flight costs Per Person:

Fare Summary

Passenger Type Adult
Flight 1 - Departing airfare (Tango Plus) 136.99
Flight 2 - Returning airfare (Tango Plus) 126.99
Navcan and Surcharges 14.98
Taxes, Charges and Fees
Canada Airport Improvement Fee 15.00
U.S.A Transportation Tax 34.36
U.S.A Immigration User Fee 8.53
U.S Passenger Facility Charge 5.48
Canada Security Charge 7.94
September 11 Security Fee 3.05
Canada Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST #10009-2287) 21.13
Number of Passengers 1
Total 374.45
Grand Total - Canadian Dollars
$ 374.45

Hotel costs @ Stratosphere are:

Regency Tower - Standard King NS
Sun. 20
$35.99

Mon. 21
$35.99

Tue. 22
$35.99

Wed. 23
$35.99

So 143.96 USD, which is ~$188 CAD (With a generous conversion of 1.3)

So if each person going wanted their own room it would be $562.75 - Plus any of the room taxes charged, which can't be much more than $50 I think - so let's say $610 per person.

Now, if we went as couple (Boyfriend/girlfriend and husband/wife) we'd only have one hotel room/couple to pay for - which brings it to ~$481/person.



Now I'm looking at current last minute deal sites, and the cheapest I can find for any hotel on the strip (Which happens to be Stratosphere) is $624 taxes in per person.

This would lead me to think that I should be booking in advance instead of waiting for last minute deals. What do you guys recommend? It seems like it'll be even cheaper to book in advance, since I'd obviously share a room with my GF.....

[Prankster]

We are heading to Vegas in Oct. for 4nights/5days.

We are paying $684 per person with 2 in a room at BAllys

[coopaloop]

You seem to have a pretty resonable price on the airfare.
I'm not sure I would stay at the Strat though. Pretty rough location at night.
Try signing up with all the hotels websites...they will constanly e-mail you special offers.

good-luck

[canadiantofu]

Have you tried www.flightcentre.ca? Price is about the same.

[coopaloop]

www.priceline.com

[TrevorK]

Do you guys typically go for an all in one package, or buy the hotel and flight seperately?

[coopaloop]

Book seperate if at all possible.

If you book thru a hotels website you can reschedule you reservation and rebook your room if the price were to drop..(this happens a-lot in Las Vegas)

Expedia,travelocity etc...charges you a penalty (fee)for this.

Also it is a lot easier to get a room upgrade if you book thru the Hotels website. ($20 trick)..at the front desk during check-in)

Normally if you book thru expedia,travelocity etc. You will get you the basic run of the mill room. (noisy rooms lower floors) near elavators,ice machines,etc..Or the rooms the hotel want's to get rid of first.

If you book thru the hotels website you will be sent special deals thru e-mail offers every few months for future visits.

Try this website....Lots of advice and help here
www.lasvegastalk.com

[Cas77]

I'm leaving in 12 days and I booked my flight and hotel seperately. Keep an eye on the flights as the prices fluctuate all the time. As soon as you see a good price jump on it. I missed the best deal in May and paid about $80 more than I could have. For hotel I just signed up on all the hotel's websites. They emailed me deals all the time and I took the best one.

For hotels you can book the best deal and if something better comes up you can cancel up to 24hrs in advance with no penalty. Personally I'd dish out a little more money not to stay at the Strat....it's kinda out of the way. You want to be where the action is!

[HighFlyer]

I'm picky about the airline and hotels, so I always book separately even if it sometimes costs a bit more.

[TrevorK]

Yeah - I wasn't going to stay at the Strat., I just used it as an example (As I saw a last minute deal on it). I'm thinking I should be staying more closer to mid-strip. I was thinking Aladdin, Circus Circus or Excalibur....thoughts?


As well, I see people mention "scary" a lot when referring to Vegas, especially when referring to places off the strip (Or at a far distance like the Strat.). What is it really like there that makes it like this? Is it really that dangerous to walk around in the middle of the night there?

[coopaloop]

Yes do stay mid-strip the Alladin's location can't be beat...I would reccomend the Monte Carlo over Circus Circus or the Excallibur though..

The Las Vegas Strip is one of the safest areas you will find in a big USA city...The strip is full of people walking around all hours of the day and night.


The area around the Stratoshere is a little scary at night. I would reccomend you stay south of Sahara Ave if you can


You will notice a big difference in the kind of people you will see north of the Sahara Ave

Take A CAB downtown and see the FSE light show.....again don't wander too far away from the canopy....There's lots of cops on Bikes around downtown.

I Love Vegas!!

Have fun and just use common sense and you'll be fine

[Pavel]

I wouldn't book separately. What you lose in flexibility you gain in security and savings. Tour operators have "buying power". That's something you or I don't have. So, the savings are past onto you. I personally don't feel "good" about priceline as I like to know what I am getting.

[mlc2000]

Pls note, Expedia and Travelocity all charge significant fees, up to $50/nt at hotels. They are a great resource for reviews, etc. but you should call the hoel direct to book rooms.

[gilboman]

I wouldn't book separately. What you lose in flexibility you gain in security and savings. Tour operators have "buying power". That's something you or I don't have. So, the savings are past onto you. I personally don't feel "good" about priceline as I like to know what I am getting.

what are you smoking? :lol: :lol:

all vegas guides and sites always say booking seperate is cheaper.

and tour operators dont have buying power in vegas... they simply are a middleman between you and the hotel and collect a commission that you can avoid by booking direct ;)

what security are you talking about anyways?

hotels are ALWAYS cheaper to book directly from them b/c they always have specials and promotions.

only execption is booking the venetian for $99 on priceline.

[Pavel]

Smoking and too much sunshine...what can I say ? :lol:

What I am referring to is the package deals that you get which include airfare and accomodation. Correct me if I am wrong here, but when you buy from a tour operator you will usually save compared to buying the airfare and hotel separately. Any time I see hotel deals/prices in Vegas, I cost out the airfare and the hotel, add in the currency exchange. In the end, booking separately costs more. And yes, never book through Expedia, or Travelocity. They are only guides. The travel agency will always get you better prices then these two.

As far as security, I am referring to piece of mind. You get everything handled by your travel agent. The chances of "surprises" are greatly reduced.

[gilboman]

Smoking and too much sunshine...what can I say ? :lol:

What I am referring to is the package deals that you get which include airfare and accomodation. Correct me if I am wrong here, but when you buy from a tour operator you will usually save compared to buying the airfare and hotel separately. Any time I see hotel deals/prices in Vegas, I cost out the airfare and the hotel, add in the currency exchange. In the end, booking separately costs more. And yes, never book through Expedia, or Travelocity. They are only guides. The travel agency will always get you better prices then these two.

As far as security, I am referring to piece of mind. You get everything handled by your travel agent. The chances of "surprises" are greatly reduced.

this just means you dont know where to get the good hotel deals ;) and no, generally you dont save buying from tour operator for vegas. it saves time if you dont want to bother to find the deals at the hotels, but its not cheaper. and actually possiblity of surprises is MUCH HIGHER with travel agency. because you are not booking directly with hotel/airline. you are taking the travel agent's word that they did everything correctly. go read up on tripadvisor, lasvegastalk etc... always much much better to book seperately, cheaper and LESS CHANCE of surprises than through travel agency ;)

[Pavel]

Well, Redflags is all about getting in on the deals, please do tell where you go to get your deals on Vegas specials. So far, I have not seen where one gets a better deal booking flights and hotels separately and I subscribe to the hotels' mailing list that I am interested.

Also, Travel Agencies and tour operators have a repuation and repeat customers to uphold. So, I disagree totally with your statement that the possibility of suprises is higher with a travel agency or tour operator. In fact, many hotels are first to bump those that have not booked through a tour operator. I know this first hand.

I see that you are back east, perhaps in Vancouver the flights/deals are different. Please explain.

[gilboman]

Well, Redflags is all about getting in on the deals, please do tell where you go to get your deals on Vegas specials. So far, I have not seen where one gets a better deal booking flights and hotels separately and I subscribe to the hotels' mailing list that I am interested.

Also, Travel Agencies and tour operators have a repuation and repeat customers to uphold. So, I disagree totally with your statement that the possibility of suprises is higher with a travel agency or tour operator. In fact, many hotels are first to bump those that have not booked through a tour operator. I know this first hand.

I see that you are back east, perhaps in Vancouver the flights/deals are different. Please explain.

i'm not sure what places you've been going to, but hotels value customers who book with them directly the most, since these are the customers who they make the most money off of ;) and chance of error if booking directly from hotel with confirmation directly from hotel = 0... if you book through travel agent, there is higher possiblity of things gone wrong such as agent making mistake when booking your room. its just another layer of human error. going direct with hotel is just skipping the middleman, its quite a simple concept. again, i urge you to go read up tripadvisor and/or flyertalk to see what all frequent travellers have been saying... its always cheaper to book seperate, especially in vegas ;)

go find a cheap deal from travel agent for yyz-las staying at MGM grand or excalibur for sept 6-9

if you book with mgm grand directly, you get US 59/nite for deluxe room. if you stay at luxor its, 69/nite, excalibur its 41/nite ;) and all come with the tyupical $35 dining credits, drink coupons etc... or orleans for 21/nite ;)

and best of all, if you book directly with them,if you find lower rate anytime, they will match it and give you bigger discount too. whereas if you go with a travel agent, you pay usually upfront and if you find lower rate later...they sure as hell arent gonna refund you the difference ;)

how do you figure having a middleman between you and what you want will give you cheaper prices? the travel agents surely dont work for free and they dont have much purchasing power...unless they are priceline/hotwire.. and expedia is way overpriced too

try getting these rates from a travel agent :lol: :lol:

as to where you find these rates... i've already told you where to go to find them ;) same place where the people will tell you its always cheaper to book seperately.

[Pavel]

You forgot one key element in your assumption: airfare!

There are not many flights out of YVR to Vegas right now. As far as the promotional dining and other credits go, we don't use them any ways so that's irrelevant. Hotels we look for are Mandalay Bay, Caesars, and Bellagio.

Tour operators buy "blocks of space" on both airlines and in hotels. That's how they can pass on the savings to their clients. Examples are Signature Vacations and Conquest.

Again, I have yet to see proof that someone has gotten a cheaper overall cost including airfare from YVR and accomodation by booking on their own then by booking through a travel agent (I dont consider Expedia or Travelocity to be a travel agency/tour operator).

[PC-stuff]

If you want a deal in Vegas go in the off weeks
e.g. One where there are no big conventions or holidays.

I've booked both packages and separate.
I'm suprised you can get such good deal on US Thanksgiving Week.
I'd book it now!

Advantages of Packages
Packages often include transport to & from airport,
or a free car for a day and your bags go to your room.
Can be a very good deal if it is a last minute sell-off.
Good for first timers, e.g. tour operator has person/staff in Vegas.

Disadvantages of packages
Usually a bit more expensive.
Can only stay at one hotel (not a big deal for a 4 days trip)
Not alot of leg-room on the charter flight.
Arrive & leave at same time of day, e.g. late eve or morning.
May or may not get hotel perks (and do not get a room upgrades)

Separate advantages:
More leg room on AC than on Skyservice or AT.
Can arrange to arrive in AM and leave at Nite
(get an extra day that way)
Flexibility.
- Can change hotel reservations at no cost..
- Flights $30 fee each way on Tango Plus
(That is alot cheaper than what tour operators call "trip insurance"[lol])
Can stay at more than one hotel
E.g. I Recall that Balleys and Paris each often have 3 nite deals.
We got to stay 6 nites at two nice hotels that are connected
to each other indoors, at great rates, with lots of perks
and an an upgraded room/view at both hotels.
Often get extra perks and/or room upgrades from the hotel.
(half price shows, deals on food, exhibits, view rooms. larger rooms, etc.)

Separate disavantages
Have to arrange own transport to/from Vegas airport
Got to lug your own bags.
You are your own tour guide (Not a big deal
if you have been there before)

[gilboman]

You forgot one key element in your assumption: airfare!

There are not many flights out of YVR to Vegas right now. As far as the promotional dining and other credits go, we don't use them any ways so that's irrelevant. Hotels we look for are Mandalay Bay, Caesars, and Bellagio.

Tour operators buy "blocks of space" on both airlines and in hotels. That's how they can pass on the savings to their clients. Examples are Signature Vacations and Conquest.

Again, I have yet to see proof that someone has gotten a cheaper overall cost including airfare from YVR and accomodation by booking on their own then by booking through a travel agent (I dont consider Expedia or Travelocity to be a travel agency/tour operator).

ok... w/o bothering to look anywhere else, on expedia... yvr-las is 400cdn person inclusive of taxes for my dates...say 2 ppl going..that's 800airfare + (mgm grand for 3nites =180US -->216cdn)

you say you want bellagio...its 129US/nite ;) 390US --> 468cdn.. so 1268 cdn for TWO ppl

or you can get venetian for 99/nite

that's 1016 for two people cdn for airfare and hotel at mgm grand or 1418 for bellagio or in other words, 508 each for MGM grand or 709 for bellagio...

try getting that from travel agent ...NO FVCKING WAY... again.. let see you get that from travel agent :lol: :lol:

if you want proof, all you gotta do is visit the sites i gave, if you are too lazy to do that, than you desrve to pay ripp off and inflexible rates from travel agents.

and reality is...travel agents dont get discounts from airlines....in the past they basically just made less from their referal to pass on some of that to customers, but the airlines either dont give out these or reduced them, so there is no benefit . especially to vegas

now, its different if you want to fly 2nd class charter planes to vegas..then it may be cheaper to by from agent

and the discoussion was about package... total price is always more expensive from travel agents... if you falsely believe you can get cheaper fare from them, you can just buy the tickets from them, but hotels will ALWAYS be cheaper if you book with them directly in vegas

also, the only operators that can buy blocks from hotels/airlines is places like priceline, hotwire, expedia etc...not your local travel agencies..even then, its cheaper to book seperate even on priceline/hotwire.

so we have come to this, hotels ARE ALWAYS CHEAPER if you book direct. so why book a package? NO REASON.. if you really do think (falsely) you can get tickets to vegas cheaper from travel agent, you can do that, but no point in paying the grossly overpriced rate from agents when its much much cheaper to book hotel directly

[coopaloop]

We should be asking you the questions...Do you like to gamble ? And are you going there to gamble....If you answer yes to these two questions..Then book a hotel, join the players club, earn points,comps.etc.. talk to the casinos host and get your room for FREE!!!

Work's for me all the time....But I go to gamble....

[Pavel]

ok... w/o bothering to look anywhere else, on expedia... yvr-las is 400cdn person inclusive of taxes for my dates...say 2 ppl going..that's 800airfare + (mgm grand for 3nites =180US -->216cdn)

What sites have you mentioned again? I see no mention in this thread on what specific sites give you special rates on specific hotels?? Please fess up. ;) BTW, the current Bellagio special promo rate is $179 USD/night. Sounds like you are just BSing as you go along?

The tour operators are the ones that can buy blocks and sometimes travel agents can too. So, they DO pass on the savings to their customers. Everyone knows that Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz is a rip off to book from. If you feel more comfortable booking online go right ahead, but you are not saving any money by NOT going to a travel agent.

In the west coast ie. Vancouver we have some really good travel agencies that offer package deals where the net price of airfare and hotel is usually CHEAPER than booking separately.

When booking, compare apples to apples including flying 2nd class charter. That's what I am talking about and what I am saying. Don't assume that booking separately will give you a better net price and that everyone will fly first class. Enough said.

[gilboman]

What sites have you mentioned again? I see no mention in this thread on what specific sites give you special rates on specific hotels?? Please fess up. ;) BTW, the current Bellagio special promo rate is $179 USD/night. Sounds like you are just BSing as you go along?

The tour operators are the ones that can buy blocks and sometimes travel agents can too. So, they DO pass on the savings to their customers. Everyone knows that Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz is a rip off to book from. If you feel more comfortable booking online go right ahead, but you are not saving any money by NOT going to a travel agent.

In the west coast ie. Vancouver we have some really good travel agencies that offer package deals where the net price of airfare and hotel is usually CHEAPER than booking separately.

When booking, compare apples to apples including flying 2nd class charter. That's what I am talking about and what I am saying. Don't assume that booking separately will give you a better net price and that everyone will fly first class. Enough said.

i most certainly am not making up the 129 bellagio rate ;) just because you cant find it doesnt mean its not available ;)

b/c i have it booked at that rate (sept 5-9, $129 with lakeview too), although i'm debating if i'm gonna stay at bellagio or venetian (venetian is 99/nite)

of course i booked directly with bellagio ;) and i'm glad i booked early too since the promo rate is now 149..but still cheaper than your 169rate :lol: :lol:


and expedia doesnt show charter flights..400 inclusive of taxes is on Air Canada from YVR-LAS

booking hotel from travelocity or expeida is ripp off b/c the hotels will always match them anyways and if other sites are cheaper, you usually either get 1 nite free or 25% off lowest rate from the hotels if you get them to PM the cheaper rates.

this is how you get cheap rates ;)

travel agents to vegas ARE ALWAYS MORE EXPENSIVE than seperately, because their rates for hotels are way way overpriced :lol:

as for sites, you just gotta pay attention to TA, FT, LT etc...

oh ya..so how about getting a quote from a ripp off (travel) agency to see if it comes anywhere close to the rates i got...gluck..better chance of winning the lottery. dont forget, if you book direct, you can always get the hotel to lower the rate if you find a lower rate later on and can cancel anytime upto 48hrs prior to arrival and no need to pay upfront like with a ripp off agency

[cko64]

I don't see prices you quoted from Bellagio or Venetian's promo pages.

http://www.bellagio.com/pages/frameset_flash.asp

http://www.venetian.com/promo/gwinca/index.cfm?WT.srch=1

I'd love to stay at Venetian for $99 USD.

I have signed up with pretty much all the nicer hotels' email promotions, so far I haven't received any decent deals in September except Sept. 5-7. It seems only these 3 days are cheap. Otherwise, all the hotel prices are quite expensive.

I don't care about the debate which is better, package or booking direct. I just want good Las Vegas deals which I haven't found.

[gilboman]

I don't see prices you quoted from Bellagio or Venetian's promo pages.

http://www.bellagio.com/pages/frameset_flash.asp

http://www.venetian.com/promo/gwinca/index.cfm?WT.srch=1

I'd love to stay at Venetian for $99 USD.

I have signed up with pretty much all the nicer hotels' email promotions, so far I haven't received any decent deals in September except Sept. 5-7. It seems only these 3 days are cheap. Otherwise, all the hotel prices are quite expensive.

I don't care about the debate which is better, package or booking direct. I just want good Las Vegas deals which I haven't found.

its kinda late to look for sept deals since the conventions in town have booked a lot of the hotels...book early to avoid dissapointment.

venetian 99/deal i got the email a couple months back... if you want it for 99, you need to go on priceline for it now.

as for the bellagio, again the rates have gone up since there is convention in first week of sept now... now only 5-7 are 149, the rest of week is 500+

but if you are interested anyways, the promo 149 rate was code DST1EM, but of course if you had booked it when it came out a few months ago, most of sept sun-thurs was 149 and 129 if you talked with them on the phone ;)

best deal by far for sept IMO is MGM grand for 59/nite sun-thurs with SLM031.... or for weekend stays, you can use the players club rates for weekends since their weekday rates are 69

luxor is cheap in sept too execpt for near end of first week of sept when some convention is in town and lead to higher rates especiallyu bellagio since i think it is being held there.

i'm glad i got my 129 rate for first week of sept :lol:

[pennysaver]

Hi:

MY Two cents ... We just booked Vegas for the Labour Day weekend. We looked at prices for packages and separate. We booked separate as it was cheaper or very close to the price for the package and we go the flexibility of picking the days and hotel we wanted. Using AmericaWest fro YVR and MGM as the hotel.

Hotel and air came to $650 Canadian per person

[combo]

How can canadians use priceline.com. They do not seem to accept a Canadian address?

[coopaloop]

Do a search here on priceline...you will find out how to make it work for Canadians

[TrevorK]

We should be asking you the questions...Do you like to gamble ? And are you going there to gamble....If you answer yes to these two questions..Then book a hotel, join the players club, earn points,comps.etc.. talk to the casinos host and get your room for FREE!!!

Work's for me all the time....But I go to gamble....


I imagine I'll gamble some - but probably not much (At least for my first trip)....

How much does a person need to gamble to get a free room?

[gilboman]

I imagine I'll gamble some - but probably not much (At least for my first trip)....

How much does a person need to gamble to get a free room?

it depends on the hotel with bellagio and wynn (of course) being the tightest on comps.

but if you are moderate gambler, you can prolly at min score some buffet coupons and/or at end of stay, some money off of your room.

apparently best comp for average players is from Harrah's who operate casesar palace, bally, paris as well

[TrevorK]

it depends on the hotel with bellagio and wynn (of course) being the tightest on comps.

but if you are moderate gambler, you can prolly at min score some buffet coupons and/or at end of stay, some money off of your room.

apparently best comp for average players is from Harrah's who operate casesar palace, bally, paris as well

How does a comp work - do you need to approach them for free stuff or....?

[gilboman]

How does a comp work - do you need to approach them for free stuff or....?

basically you join their players club when you get there (usually one for machines and one for tables). and the casino keeps track of your play. once you reach a certain level of play, you will start recieving comps starting out with buffet coupons and then moving upto free stays etc...

for table games, you would need to play for a few hours to get rated (keep track of your play) at most places. and this does not include $5 black jack :lol:

[PC-stuff]

RE: How much to gamble to get a free room?
A: More than you or I can afford.

Q: How can you leave Vegas with small fortune?

Answer in next post.

[PC-stuff]

Arrive with a large one!

[coopaloop]

The only way to make money in a casino!!
Is own one!!!..(Steve Wynn)...

[adwoodw]

For those of you in the Greater Vancouver area, you may save some $$$ by flying out of Bellingham on either Alaska or Allegiant Air. Some hotels in the area even have free weekly parking if you book a room with them and stay one night. Allegiant Air has direct flights to LAS while Alaska will usually have a transfer at Sea Tac.

In my experience, I've usually found it cheaper to book room and hotel separately but on a couple of occasions, it was cheaper to get a package It was $268 per person (excluding tax) out of Vancouver with air and hotel at Circus Circus (main casino tower and not the outdated manor rooms out back) for a 4 night stay. I've yet to see this deal again though.

The Strat wasn't so bad when I stayed at it a few years back. There are more seedy types in that neighbourhood though at night. Never walk north of the Strat and if you have to go downtown, take the bus or a cab.

The Sahara is a good bet for discounted rooms and is far better than the Riviera, Westard Ho, and Stardust.

[adwoodw]

basically you join their players club when you get there (usually one for machines and one for tables). and the casino keeps track of your play. once you reach a certain level of play, you will start recieving comps starting out with buffet coupons and then moving upto free stays etc...

for table games, you would need to play for a few hours to get rated (keep track of your play) at most places. and this does not include $5 black jack :lol:


Getting rated at a Casino on the Strip is really getting tough these days. Try Casino Royale if you want to be rated on low roller action ($5 Black Jack, craps and other table games). Be prepared to play for at least a 2.5 to 4 hour session of low rolling activity to be even considered for a comp to the Denny's next door. Downtown is a bit easier but not by that much. Fitzgeralds was pretty good with comps last time I went and I got a write up to their buffet or coffee shop. The easiest comp I got at a major strip hotel, (Mirage) was line pass to their buffet with 1 comped meal for around 4.5 hours of Black Jack and Baccarat (boring).

Never play for the hope of getting comps, just play to have fun and if you get a comp, then just consider it a bonus.

[Pavel]

For those of you in the Greater Vancouver area, you may save some $$$ by flying out of Bellingham on either Alaska or Allegiant Air.

Allegiant air has a promo where two can fly for the price of one. But both have to pay for their accomodation/hotel. You have to book by Aug 24 and can fly anytime until Jan 2006. I did a comparison:

YVR to LAS 2005-10-17 (4 nights Mandalay Bay Deluxe) $624.40 USD @ COSTCO.com flying US WEST

BLI to LAS 2005-10-17 (4 nights Mandalay Bay Deluxe) $625.60 USD (SPECIAL 2 for 1 price) flying with Allegiant (risk being a statistic)

Current rate for MB is averaging $223.12/night. Total for 4 nights WITHOUT airfare is $ 446.44 pp US. With AIRFARE ($329.83 pp USD). Total: is $776.07 US/pp.

Package deals win.

[gilboman]

Allegiant air has a promo where two can fly for the price of one. But both have to pay for their accomodation/hotel. You have to book by Aug 24 and can fly anytime until Jan 2006. I did a comparison:

YVR to LAS 2005-10-17 (4 nights Mandalay Bay Deluxe) $624.40 USD @ COSTCO.com flying US WEST

BLI to LAS 2005-10-17 (4 nights Mandalay Bay Deluxe) $625.60 USD (SPECIAL 2 for 1 price) flying with Allegiant (risk being a statistic)

Current rate for MB is averaging $223.12/night. Total for 4 nights WITHOUT airfare is $ 446.44 pp US. With AIRFARE ($329.83 pp USD). Total: is $776.07 US/pp.



Package deals win.



You can get Manadaly Bay for US 191/nite for those dates ;)(207,193,181,185 respectively) and the specials for october haven't even come out yet.

Air Canada for those dates are also only 328US inclusive of all taxes
costco requires membership which i dont have so i cant get the rates you got or see them

but since costco uses americawest vacations, i went directly to americawest and got 663US/pp

if i book seperate that works out to so 766US+656US= 710US pp but you get the flexibility of being able to change/cancel hotel whenever you want and get to ask for better rate when it drops and you fly Air Canada

seems at best its a tie and really nobody is gonna lock themsleves in and pay it all upfront with no chance of change for under 50bux US/person savings when for less than 50bux you get Air Can, Aeroplan points and ability to change/cancel hotel and get lower rate later on when promotions come out for mandalay bay.

again package is not a deal at all

and if you choose any other hotel, packages are way way more expensive ;)

you really need to do a better job of finding better rates for hotels when its so easy..

but i'm glad you picked those dates when the PGA is in town OCT 13-16 and convention of Legal services is in oct 15-21. otherwise your package rates would've been much more of a ripp than they are now.

when will people ever learn packages are ripp offs

[gilboman]

to see how much of a ripp off packages are, here is another example for others to see.

Sept 5-9 Toronto-LAS at MGM Grand

hotel 59/nite with SLM031 promotion. 246 US hotel

flight 340US person

total 680+246= 463/person

Book Seperate 463/person
AmericaWest vacations 528US/person

and of course the usual no cancellation, no changes, no price adjustment applies to package rate.

another ripp off from package deals :lol:

i was nice already and chose MGM..if i chose caeasar's and used their price guarantee 25% discount the difference would've been more hiliarious.

[TrevorK]

Getting rated at a Casino on the Strip is really getting tough these days. Try Casino Royale if you want to be rated on low roller action ($5 Black Jack, craps and other table games). Be prepared to play for at least a 2.5 to 4 hour session of low rolling activity to be even considered for a comp to the Denny's next door. Downtown is a bit easier but not by that much. Fitzgeralds was pretty good with comps last time I went and I got a write up to their buffet or coffee shop. The easiest comp I got at a major strip hotel, (Mirage) was line pass to their buffet with 1 comped meal for around 4.5 hours of Black Jack and Baccarat (boring).

Never play for the hope of getting comps, just play to have fun and if you get a comp, then just consider it a bonus.

So for someone like myself, who would be there for his first time and would most likely do a lot of other things besides gamble, I shouldn't even think about a comp., or a pick a hotel to gamble at based on getting a comp?

[gilboman]

So for someone like myself, who would be there for his first time and would most likely do a lot of other things besides gamble, I shouldn't even think about a comp., or a pick a hotel to gamble at based on getting a comp?

i dont think you should go expecting a comp or picking a hotel because they may have the most generous comp program. but try to keep most of your gambling at the hotel you are staying at and get the players club card regardless. you may never know, you may not get free nite/stay, but you could probably get some discount off your hotel bill when you leave.

[TrevorK]

i dont think you should go expecting a comp or picking a hotel because they may have the most generous comp program. but try to keep most of your gambling at the hotel you are staying at and get the players club card regardless. you may never know, you may not get free nite/stay, but you could probably get some discount off your hotel bill when you leave.

Do they do that sort of thing automatically or do you have to ask?

[adwoodw]

Do they do that sort of thing automatically or do you have to ask?


Get a 'slot club card'. All the hotel/casinos have them but most hotels are owned by a few companies: Mandalay Group, MGM Mirage, Harahs, Boyd Gaming. The first thing you should do when you walk into the casino is to get your slot club card since it might entitle you to further discounts or for some freebies (t-shirts, buffet coupons, match play coupons, etc)

For example, the same card can be used at Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Excalibur (basically the entire south west part of the strip), Monte Carlo (I think) and Cirucs Circus. Just go up to the slot club and ask and they usually have signs all over the place that have a picture of the club card and where it can be used. Ballys and Paris also share the same card. Bellagio, MGM, Mirage, TI, NYNY, etc should also be on the same card.

When playing table games, ask to 'be rated' and they will 'watch your play' and can compute your average bet per hand and based on some mathamatical formula and some magic, you will be 'rated' for a certain comp. Like I said before, unless you are a big better ($25 per bet for 3.5 to 4 hours minimum at BJ), at a strip hotel, then don't even bother. You can then ask them, 'does my level of play entitle me to any comps?'.


For a slot machine, just stick the card into the machine. Sometimes, you will have to insert and then reinsert the card since it fails to read it the first time. You should then see some kind of greeting and your name and the number of points you have on the card.

Smaller casinos like Sams Town, Four Queens, Fitzgeralds, and Terribles (yes that is it's name) may be more liberal with comps. For a couple of hours of betting, you could ask for some sort of meal comp: coffee shop or buffet.

If you are planning on catching a show or a meal at a certian hotel, look for their free 'spin the wheel' type games usually located near a main entrance. The Tropicana usually has one or two 'free spin wheels' located on the pedestrian walkway that connects from MGM. Ballys had one in the main casino about 75 feet from the check in desk. Over 4 days,I managed to get a couple of 2 for 1 coupons to their show, Jubilee and to their buffet, a keychain, and a couple of free drinks at the bar. The one at the Tropicana netted me a crappy deck of playing cards, free admission to the Rick Thomas show (a discount version version of Sigfried and Roy...white tigers, tricks and magic)

One comp that we sometimes forget about is free drinks. As long as you are playing, then you are entitled to free drinks. I usually get a rum and coke and a bottle of water. They also have beer, and hard liquor. Certain mixed drinks may not be possible like a mai tai or pina colada. Don't forget to tip the cocktail waitress. I usually give her a dollar or 50 cents depending on the casino I'm at, the efficiency of service, and the amout of drinks I get. I like to give a larger tip at first so they will remember you and come back more often. You can also just sit at the machine and pretend to play. Order your drink when the cocktail waitress comes around, stick a dollar in the machine, get your drink, and then cash out. :razz:

If you have any more specific questions, don't hesitate to PM me. I've been to Vegas more times than I've gone to the dentist!!

[Pavel]

Interesting for you guys back east. I guess it must be a distance thing where the package prices are not a good deal for you.


It's also quite bizzare as far as airline prices go. Doing a search in Expedia.COM (US) the price is more expensive for the same flight/airline on Expedia.CA. It's about a $50 difference in favor of booking in Canadian Funds, but even with this saving, the package deal comes out ahead going with Costco.com. Most people do have Costco memberships or no somebody who does. Dunno how that effects your booking.

It's best to book with the major carriers in Canada if the price is not that much more. Flights out of YVR to Vegas book rather quickly and deals on last minute flights are difficult to attain.

Also, with Costco.com, you can buy just the hotel package if by chance you can get a deal on air. In my above example, the per night price is $95.75 USD for Mandalay Bay.

Again, from strictly a price stand-point. Package deal wins.

[Pavel]

Oh, one more thing. A package to Circus Circus for 4 nights is $620.12 incl taxes CDN from YVR on Harmony Airways (popular local charter airline).

Booked separtely: Hotel: $222 (US) or $277.50 ($69.38/night) CDN + Harmony Air (same flight as above) is $527.74. Total $805.24

Package wins (again). Sorry to all you package deal haters. :razz:

[coopaloop]

Do yourself a favour and "DO NOT "stay at "CIRCUS CIRCUS"....Kids everywere

[gilboman]

Oh, one more thing. A package to Circus Circus for 4 nights is $620.12 incl taxes CDN from YVR on Harmony Airways (popular local charter airline).

Booked separtely: Hotel: $222 (US) or $277.50 ($69.38/night) CDN + Harmony Air (same flight as above) is $527.74. Total $805.24

Package wins (again). Sorry to all you package deal haters. :razz:

no..its just you dont know where to get the cheap hotel rooms :lol: :lol:

so a package is good for you since you dont know where to get decent deals on hotels ;)

[eBuddy]

Yes, RFDers going to Vegas for the 1st time should do a million things 1st before gambling all their money away just to get a small comp back.

- enjoy the subsidized all-you-can-eat buffets
- get all the free hats, T-shirts, cards, etc. designed to bring suckers into the casinos
- Hoover Dam tour
- Grand Canyon tour
- Cirque du Soleil, Celine Dion or more "adult" entertainment :cheesygri
- many other subsidized entertainment meant to attract gambling suckers, e.g., free Laughlin tour
- get free food & show tickets to sit through a time-sharing presentation
- read all the "literature" handed to you on the street. ;)

I only gambled with free offers from the casinos, then I quit as soon as I was ahead. :razz: I have enjoyed several trips to Vegas & was always the only 1 on the departing buses that had not lost money. :)


So for someone like myself, who would be there for his first time and would most likely do a lot of other things besides gamble, I shouldn't even think about a comp., or a pick a hotel to gamble at based on getting a comp?

[Pavel]

no..its just you dont know where to get the cheap hotel rooms :lol: :lol:

so a package is good for you since you dont know where to get decent deals on hotels ;)

Again, where are these magical places you keep on referring to?

I am sorry, but I have to question your credibility as you fail to actually give links, references, and examples of actual current deals that you say are better than what I have found. I would like to believe you but you have failed to provide any verifiable proof.

[Pavel]

Do yourself a favour and "DO NOT "stay at "CIRCUS CIRCUS"....Kids everywere

No, I don't plan to. I just used it as an example for comparison purposes. I got the rates from Jubilee Travel, which is easily verified. Giloban's posts, as far as I am concerned are bogus. I think he's just boasting or wanting attention so others feel jealous that he, only he, knows where to get the best "deals" on Vegas when he actually doesn't. I haven't seen him provide any actual proof. I guess some people on RFD get their kicks this way. :| :rolleyes:

[impostor]

The trouble with booking separately is getting cheap airfare to match the same dates as the hotel special(s). As for package deals, Alaska had LV air + 2 nights for $157-186 US pp from Seattle twice in the last month for their newsletter subscribers (probably at the Strat, I didn't check). Use a 2-for-1 from the Entertainment book for the Quick shuttle bus to/from Seatac and you're still under $300 CDN altogether. Good luck beating that price by buying separately.

Maybe not the dates the OP was looking for (or maybe it is) but if you're giving examples of recent past hotel deals, then I figure this is just as valid for comparison.

[Pavel]

but if you're giving examples of recent past hotel deals, then I figure this is just as valid for comparison.

The problem with using past examples is that they are often unverifiable, so posters like gilboman can just fabricate figures just to try to make their posts believable. If one posts examples or writes that they can get a better deal, they should be able to prove it. RedFlagDeals.com is all about helping and posting deals for others and not trying achieve recognition as a "deal expert".

[coopaloop]

Just do yourself a favor "Don't stay at a dump"...Or off the strip...You wan't to be on the strip for your first time there....After that The Orleans or The Golden Nugget are great alternatives off the strip....
If you can get the Venetian for $99...Go for It!!! It's one of the nicer hotels on the strip

[Pavel]

Thanks coopaloop. Will do. :)

[aquariaguy]

Didn't read the whole thread, but I was in Vegas a few days ago, and I was reading some peoepls replies about staying at Circus Circus and Stratosphere. Those hotels kinda suck... Circus Circus looks absolutely horrible and reminds me of honest ed's. Stratosphere looks..o-k, but its FREAKIN far. You'l have to take the bus to go to the main strip. I stayed at Paris and it was awesome. Right next ot Bally's and Aladdin, and across Bellagio and Monte Carlo.

If i were to recommend someone a hotel, i would say, Luxor, Bellagio, Venetian, Paris or Caesar Palace. Luxor has a free tram going up to Bellagio (which is middle of the strip). There's also trams that connect all the hotels together, its $10 for unlimited pass for a day or $3 for one trip.

Caesar Palace has a designer mall. It's pureee designer stores like Giorgio, D&G, Gucci, Coach, Oakley, Lacoste, etc... and Aladdin has a 180 store mall with stuff like FCUK, Banana, etc... Venetian also has a mall, and they have the gondola stuff in the middle. Pretty coool.

Any other questions i can answer them!

[USB]

as for sites, you just gotta pay attention to TA, FT, LT etc...

Can you be more specific? What sites? What are these initials? :confused:

[coopaloop]

aquariaguy....did you make it to Pahrump...by any chance (lol)

[aquariaguy]

aquariaguy....did you make it to Pahrump...by any chance (lol)


Whats that? Trump's condo? It's underconstruction so as Ivana Trump's condo.

[gilboman]

The problem with using past examples is that they are often unverifiable, so posters like gilboman can just fabricate figures just to try to make their posts believable. If one posts examples or writes that they can get a better deal, they should be able to prove it. RedFlagDeals.com is all about helping and posting deals for others and not trying achieve recognition as a "deal expert".

here is a hint since you obviously are a total noob to getting decent hotel rates. start off with a program like travelaxe to get the lowest rate of the 3rd party sites, that is where i got the Mandalay Bay rates lower than yours (it was straight from www.tripreservations.com).

if you are lazy or clueless just call up the hotel and they will match/beat the rates. (Caesars beats them by 25% ;) )

then you move on to the vegas specific forums like TripAdvisor, Las Vegas Talk etc.. and get the rates for slot club members and etc... which are free to join.

i totally feel sorry for you, but you can only help people who want to be helped. you obviously do not want lower rates since you want to believe package prices are relatively cheaper despite what all the "experts" on the travel boards tell you about it being much cheaper and flexible to book seperately when going to vegas.


e.g. where else are you gonna find Aladdin for 59/nite? not from packages

https://roomres.aladdincasino.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?PROCFUN+RN+RESNET+R15+FUNCPARMS+UP(A2560) :;CJA05;?

MGM Grand for 59/nite? not from packages

https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?pid=001&host=promo&code=SLM034


and the list goes on and on, including bellagio and venetian too, but those are a little harder to find (e.g. the Venetian 99/nite direct and Bellagio 129/nite deals were out few months ago )

And remember Paris, Bally's, Caesar's Palace and some others have a 25% rate guarantee where they beat the lowest rate not from their website for 25%off lower rate and i've used it many times ;)

and all hotels will at minimum match any rates you find at other online sites.

also, its easier to score upgrades if you book direct instead of package. and if you gamble even a bit, you will get comps and possible credit on your total hotel tab if you book direct. if you book package, you may get a meal coupon here and there :lol: :lol:

[gilboman]

No, I don't plan to. I just used it as an example for comparison purposes. I got the rates from Jubilee Travel, which is easily verified. Giloban's posts, as far as I am concerned are bogus. I think he's just boasting or wanting attention so others feel jealous that he, only he, knows where to get the best "deals" on Vegas when he actually doesn't. I haven't seen him provide any actual proof. I guess some people on RFD get their kicks this way. :| :rolleyes:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

i guess you think grand and toy is great deals for stationary as well? ;)

but i must concede one point to you, if you have no time to check hotel rates , then a package is better deal than paying the rack rate from the hotel.

but if you dont have time to check for deals, why are you on rfd?? ;)

[Pavel]

Gilboman, finally you have provided some info.The Alladin is definitely a great deal. Yes, I will admit it is cheaper than, say, Costco.com. However there are not flight deals to be had which negates the deal.

Again, overall, at this point I have to say a package is cheaper.

**EDIT**
I called Alladin about this special rate and you need to get some kind of card or become a member while you stay or play at the hotel. That's something you didnt mention. So for the average joe who's never been in Vegas or for those that don't gamble, this kind of info is useless cuz they will never get that kind of deal. So, keeping in the spirit of RFD, please don't post this kind of info (FOR MEMBERS ONLY)unless you specify it's for members only cuz it doesn't apply to most. ;)

Remember, Redflags is to share deals and not holdback any info, and most importantly, in being honest. BTW, your rates were not posted on tripreservations.com when I was checking. I will keep looking for deals and posting if I find anything.

[Pavel]

i guess you think grand and toy is great deals for stationary as well? ;)

but i must concede one point to you, if you have no time to check hotel rates , then a package is better deal than paying the rack rate from the hotel.

but if you dont have time to check for deals, why are you on rfd?? ;)


Yes. G&T is a great place for stationary when you get 55% off list. :lol:

Oh, I do check rates, you just havent provided any useful links and shown that booking separately for non members at this time is cheaper than booking a package deal

[impostor]

The problem with using past examples is that they are often unverifiable, so posters like gilboman can just fabricate figures just to try to make their posts believable. If one posts examples or writes that they can get a better deal, they should be able to prove it. RedFlagDeals.com is all about helping and posting deals for others and not trying achieve recognition as a "deal expert".And to back up my previous statement:
http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/7130/vegas2px.th.gif (http://img374.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vegas2px.gif)

Rates per person including air for 2 people, return from Seattle on the O.P.'s desired dates: Nov. 20-24, 5 days, 4 nights. I realize the O.P. needs from Toronto, this is just an example for comparison between buying a package and booking separately.

Ok let's try and do this separately. At the very best you'd get $49/night at those places (Aladdin, Luxor, Monte Carlo, $59 at Paris) and those are rates offered to playing club members. Multiply by 4 nights. Now good luck getting return airfare for $108-126 US and if you did manage to find air that low, good luck getting it on the same dates.

Wow, what a surprise, I guess the package wins out :!: :eek:

[Pavel]

Ok let's try and do this separately. At the very best you'd get $49/night at those places (Aladdin, Luxor, Monte Carlo, $59 at Paris) and those are rates offered to playing club members. Multiply by 4 nights. Now good luck getting return airfare for $108-126 US and if you did manage to find air that low, good luck getting it on the same dates.

Wow, what a surprise, I guess the package wins out :!: :eek:
Exactly!

And how many of us are actually playing club members? Very very very few. ;)

[coopaloop]

Don't book thru a package....You will get the worst rooms that the hotel offers...

I can't understand some people..they will try to nickel and dime for deals on rooms and flights for Las Vegas and often end up with something less than they were expecting...
And than on the other hand they will blow tons of money on a few hands of black in a few minutes..

Tip.....Do most of your gambling in the hotel your staying at . Get to know the host....You might just find a night or two knocked off your bill at the end of your stay..

This has worked for me on most of my stays...And I'm a very moderate gambler at most.

[gilboman]

Gilboman, finally you have provided some info.The Alladin is definitely a great deal. Yes, I will admit it is cheaper than, say, Costco.com. However there are not flight deals to be had which negates the deal.

Again, overall, at this point I have to say a package is cheaper.

**EDIT**
I called Alladin about this special rate and you need to get some kind of card or become a member while you stay or play at the hotel. That's something you didnt mention. So for the average joe who's never been in Vegas or for those that don't gamble, this kind of info is useless cuz they will never get that kind of deal. So, keeping in the spirit of RFD, please don't post this kind of info (FOR MEMBERS ONLY)unless you specify it's for members only cuz it doesn't apply to most. ;)

Remember, Redflags is to share deals and not holdback any info, and most importantly, in being honest.

I will keep looking for deals and posting if I find anything.

the card is free that you get on arrival. ;) still better than you posting costco prices when costco membership is not free.

same with MGM rate, you join their club online and its free.

you dont need to have previous play or any play when you stay for these rates. ;)

actually reports from people who have used the rates indicates they dont even ask for the card when you checkin/check out. but for peace of mind just get the free card that takes 5min

[gilboman]

And to back up my previous statement:
http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/7130/vegas2px.th.gif (http://img374.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vegas2px.gif)

Rates per person including air for 2 people, return from Seattle on the O.P.'s desired dates: Nov. 20-24, 5 days, 4 nights. I realize the O.P. needs from Toronto, this is just an example for comparison between buying a package and booking separately.

Ok let's try and do this separately. At the very best you'd get $49/night at those places (Aladdin, Luxor, Monte Carlo, $59 at Paris) and those are rates offered to playing club members. Multiply by 4 nights. Now good luck getting return airfare for $108-126 US and if you did manage to find air that low, good luck getting it on the same dates.

Wow, what a surprise, I guess the package wins out :!: :eek:

that pic doesnt back anyything up. nobody cares about rates for seattle. We talked about YVR and YYZ... you cant go comparing rates for depatrture from US Cities :lol: :lol:

here are rates for NOV 20-24 for vancouver -las

Hotel Name Price Guide Location/Area
Circus Circus Las Vegas 390.79 Strip
Stratosphere Las Vegas 398.79 Las Vegas - Strip
Excalibur Hotel & Casino 427.79 LAS VEGAS- STRIP
Bally's Las Vegas 440.79 LAS VEGAS- STRIP
Golden Nugget 453.79 Downtown Area
Aladdin 456.79 LAS VEGAS- STRIP
Luxor Hotel & Casino 461.79 LAS VEGAS- STRIP
Monte Carlo 474.79 LAS VEGAS- STRIP
Paris Las Vegas 502.79 LAS VEGAS- STRIP
Venetian 562.79 LAS VEGAS- STRIP
Mandalay Bay 565.79 LAS VEGAS- STRIP
Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort 633.79 17Miles from Strip
THEhotel at Mandalay Bay 708.79 LAS VEGAS- STRIP
Wynn Las Vegas 1526.79 Las Vegas - Strip

Aladdin is 456.79 US/person *2 = 1093.58US = 1312 cdn for 2

seperate aladdin 59*4= 236US +750cdn airfare = 283cdn+700cdn= 1033 cdn for 2

thus, seperate wins by a long shot (30%);)

for a more fair comparison on regular hotel posted rates....how about the Luxor? 750cdn airfare plus 80US/nite but less$10 room rate on one nite (96cdn*4)

750+372cdn = 1122cdn...
from YOUR package price 1108cdn but you are locked in and cant change and luxor prices will only go down as the fall/winter promotions start rolling out next couple of months. not to mention

also the direct from luxor rates includes
$30 dining credit,
Room UPGRADE
half price (2for1) addmisson to Lunch Buffet and rides at luxor

but i have no idea why would even posting useless stuff. that's like me using aifare from LAX-LAS in my comparison to show packages are way more expnesive :lol:

[gilboman]

Exactly!

And how many of us are actually playing club members? Very very very few. ;)

its free to join... anybody can join, you dont need to play to join, you can never have played and never will and join.

[coopaloop]

For any other city I would book using a package..
But "No way" would I for Las Vegas....

[gilboman]

For any other city I would book using a package..
But "No way" would I for Las Vegas....

exactly, hotel rates in vegas are unlike any other cities, same reason why hotwire/priceline dont work well for vegas unless for venetian.

but with priceline, it seems north american destinations will be cheaper seperate than package.

[coopaloop]

Hey It's your money...Book whatever way you wan't...Just go and enjoy Vegas..If it's your first time who cares how you book it...Just the thrill of being in Vegas for the first time will be worth it...


Just offering you some friendly advice from a frequent visitor there

[cko64]

Aladdin is 456.79 US/person *2 = 1093.58US = 1312 cdn for 2

seperate aladdin 59*4= 236US +750cdn airfare = 283cdn+700cdn= 1033 cdn for 2

thus, seperate wins by a long shot (30%);)

Please provide links.

I am still searching for deals for LV from mid September to mid December. Doesn't matter package or not. I just haven't found anything reasonable. Reasonable means $100 USD before tax for these hotels - Aladdin, Paris, Caesar, Mandalay Bay, Bellagio, Venetian. The latter two I would snap it up if it is less than $150. I only consider these hotels because I tried the rest like MGM, Luxor, Monte Carlo, TI, Mirage, Circus, Circus, Sands, and Mandalay Bay. I like Mandalay Bay and wouldn't mind to stay there again.

Anyway, my dates for flexible, but would like good deals on hotels. Please provide links.

[coopaloop]

Would you consider the Golden Nugget downtown.. Deals can be had there.....Very nice place too

[cko64]

Would you consider the Golden Nugget downtown.. Deals can be had there.....Very nice place too
No to the older 4 Stars hotels such as Golden Nugget, Flamingo, Hilton.

Las Vegas has the nicest hotels in the world; Billion Dollar hotels. I would like to stretch my money and stay at the nicer hotels for a bargain. :)

[coopaloop]

Believe me the Golden Nuggett blows away the Hilton or Flamingo.....
I'd rate it up there with the Venetian or Paris...

The location and the fact that the hotel doesn't have a theme makes it not as popular as the mega resorts.....

A very very nice hotel....One of my favorites in all of Vegas

[Pavel]

its free to join... anybody can join, you dont need to play to join, you can never have played and never will and join.

You have to stay or visit the hotel first. Defeats the purpose of booking or preplanning your vacation ahead of time. Your incorrect. According to the Aladdin, they say you have to do "gaming" in order to belong to the club and get specials. So, in regards to your posts, if it sounds to good to be true, it is. :cheesygri

BTW, I got an email from Julie at the VIP CLUB@ the Aladdin:

Our promotions are all based on your casino play. The more you gamble within the hotel the better the offer.

[Pavel]

Don't book thru a package....You will get the worst rooms that the hotel offers...

I can't understand some people..they will try to nickel and dime for deals on rooms and flights for Las Vegas and often end up with something less than they were expecting...

Not so, besides not everyone goes to Vegas to gamble or spend their money needlessly. If your room is not to your liking, one can always get moved to another room. Afterall, Vegas is NOT like Mexico. :lol:

[coopaloop]

Yes!! you can always get moved to another room if you book thru the hotel directly.

If you book thru a package you will have a harder time doing this...Or will have to pay more for a room upgrade
(Been there done that)!!

Another good reason to book directly with a hotel

[Pavel]

the card is free that you get on arrival. ;) still better than you posting costco prices when costco membership is not free.

same with MGM rate, you join their club online and its free.

you dont need to have previous play or any play when you stay for these rates. ;)

actually reports from people who have used the rates indicates they dont even ask for the card when you checkin/check out. but for peace of mind just get the free card that takes 5min

Think about it...who is going to book at a hotel at the posted rate and get a card that they can use the next time (assume they WILL return to Vegas) to get a reduced rate? Not me. I probably will go to Vegas once maybe twice in my lifetime. I want the best price right now. Not later. MGM is not a hotel I will stay at either. The hotels I want are Mandalay Bay, Alladin, Caesars, Bellagio, maybe Wynn.

[Pavel]

Yes!! you can always get moved to another room if you book thru the hotel directly.

If you book thru a package you will have a harder time doing this...Or will have to pay more for a room upgrade
(Been there done that)!!

Another good reason to book directly with a hotel

Sorry, I have to disagree. I ALWAYS have to move to another room. Afterall, it's only a room. As long it is quiet, clean, and has a 1/2 decent view. I don't need anything special.

[coopaloop]

Don't book thru a package please!!!.
Do yourself a favour & do a little research on this topic before you do... You will be shocked at what you will find out......

Do what you wan't I don't care.....I'm Just a voice from experience.

Remember Las Vegas Is not like any other city in the world..

[Pavel]

Don't book thru a package please!!!.
Do yourself a favour & do a little research on this topic before you do... You will be shocked at what you will find out......

Do what you wan't I don't care.....I'm Just a voice from experience.

Remember Las Vegas Is not like any other city in the world..

I know what you are saying, but in the west the packages are **currently** winning over booking separately. I have done my homework. Will revisit it in the fall again and before actually booking.

[coopaloop]

Good Luck with it....Life is all about the choices we make..

And the advice we take.

[Pavel]

Thanks, but we have to look at empiracle data over advice sometimes. Just like Imposter, who is also from Vancouver, we both agree that package deals win in the west. Maybe for once, the west beats the east at something. :razz:

[cko64]

So no linky?

Come on, I already made it as flexible as possible...$100 to $150 per night, 4 months time period to travel. Package or Direct. I just want some decent prices to LV again.

I've done my homework too. I have over 20 bookmarks for LV alone. I've been there eight times, so I am no newbie to LV. I've done mostly Direct bookings (summer), but also once package. But after the summer, there is no deals. I really don't want to pay $1800 for two for 3-4 days in LV. I can easily get all-inclusive in some caribbean beaches for 7 days for this price.

Anyway, for once I like to go to LV when it's not 45 degree.

[Qyee]

Try this for Aladdin; I did a couple of random dates on travelzoo.

Mid Nov. $114.
Dec 12-16 $67!

http://www.tripreservations.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Search/DisplayRates&SearchCode=1231E1A6-2B69-DB3D-5A6667618CEE28E3&CityID=181&HotelID=&NUMBEROFNIGHTS=4&SortBy=Name_ASC&HotelsPerPage=10&CFID=635822&CFTOKEN=6d088f76d2a909c9-3F084D8D-3048-7296-C5EC8FA1140EAFD7

Might be able to get a matched deal or better through hotel directly.

:)

[cko64]

Try this for Aladdin; I did a couple of random dates on travelzoo.

Mid Nov. $114.
Dec 12-16 $67!
:)
Not bad, not bad.

I changed the date to Dec. 11 - 15 because most direct charter flights leave on either Thursday or Sunday from YYC.

Although for Sunday Dec. 11, it's $86 USD, the rest of the dates are $67 USD. plus additional Taxes & Fees of $55 USD = $342 USD = $425 CAD for 4 nights. That's not bad.

I had this site book-marked in my favorites, but I didn't even used it for LV.

[Qyee]

Not bad, not bad.

I changed the date to Dec. 11 - 15 because most direct charter flights leave on either Thursday or Sunday from YYC.



Btw, check out AW for direct flight. I got the best price out of TO for Sept trip.

Viva LV

[Pavel]

Not bad, not bad.

I changed the date to Dec. 11 - 15 because most direct charter flights leave on either Thursday or Sunday from YYC.

Although for Sunday Dec. 11, it's $86 USD, the rest of the dates are $67 USD. plus additional Taxes & Fees of $55 USD = $342 USD = $425 CAD for 4 nights. That's not bad.

I had this site book-marked in my favorites, but I didn't even used it for LV.

You also have to take into account your air. That can kill the deal if one is looking for value. Rarely do you get a better deal than with a package, but for those who want flexibility when booking separately is your best bet.

[rad456]

Here are my thoughts on this

- be sure to compare the end total cost with all taxes in to compare charter flights to scheduled flights. Quite often the charters have higher taxes.
- advantage to the charters is that it may be a direct flight. If flying out of Edmonton the only other direct flights to LAS will be America West
- though you get an advantage with the charters having hotel transfers with the package. That means you have to leave when the bus leaves and stand in line with everyone else on the charter
- You may be able to get a discount on United airlines using the coupons in the Entertainment book
- There are a bunch of websites to look up hotel deals in Vegas a couple of them being
http://www.vegashotelspecial.com/
http://www.americancasinoguide.com/Travel/LA-TIMES-DEALS.shtml
http://www.travelzoo.com

[diddy321]

I've gone to vegas 8 times in the past 2 years. EVERY single time I've booked hotel and flight seperately and it ends up being way cheaper (and every single time I've wasted time checking out numerous packages). Unless you're going to vegas by yourself, flight and hotel are definately cheaper if booked seperately (at least they have been for every quarter in GVR for the past 2 years).

[rad456]

If you are travelling by yourself, I think buying air and hotel separately is the best solution too. Usually the pricing on packages is based on double occupancy, so there is a surcharge for single occupancy.

I've been going to Vegas at least twice a year for past while, and always purchase hotel and air on their own.

Another benefit of booking hotels on their own is you can book something in advance and cancel with 48 hrs. notice. You can then keep an eye on the specials as they come up and change reservations if you find a better deal.

[Pavel]

I've gone to vegas 8 times in the past 2 years. EVERY single time I've booked hotel and flight seperately and it ends up being way cheaper (and every single time I've wasted time checking out numerous packages). Unless you're going to vegas by yourself, flight and hotel are definately cheaper if booked seperately (at least they have been for every quarter in GVR for the past 2 years).

Every quarter? Maybe the last two quarters are an exception? I doubt it. In any case, only time will tell though.

[rad456]

If you are in Vancouver, you may want to check Travelocity and the airfares from Bellingham (BLI) to Las Vegas. Alaska Airlines has a good web fare that works out to around $180 USD round trip for dates up to Jan 2.

[Pavel]

I wouldnt recommend anyone drive their car and park in Bellingham as who knows what "surprises" await you when you return: A damaged or stolen car negates any savings. Get a friend or family member to drive you to the US.

Yes, flights from the US may be cheaper in some cases but find cheaper deals through Travelocity is not that common compared to going through a travel agent.

[rad456]

A couple other options to driving and paying for parking from Vancouver to Washington State are:

Quick Shuttle: http://www.quickcoach.com/
Amtrak: www.amtrak.com

Using the fare serch engine at www.itasoftware.com, can be a great tool for finding low fares.

Generally flights from the US are lower cost, depending on the size of the airport, since there are not customs inspection fees and GST added. Also, more likely to have seat sales. It could also be argued that if a travel agent charges any fees, savings can be negated also.

One could also question if the chances of getting our car damaged, broken into, or stolen are significantly higher at BLI as opposed to YVR.

[Pavel]

Using the fare serch engine at www.itasoftware.com, can be a great tool for finding low fares.

Awesome link!!! Good job! :)

[impostor]

That "Best Bets" woman was on Global TV this morning and one of the deals they whizzed through during the commercial break was air + 3 nights at the Venetian for $599 in November. The departure dates are Nov. 27 & 28 however. Their website (http://www.travelbestbets.com) also shows air + 3 nights at the Aladdin for $449, same dates.

[Pavel]

That "Best Bets" woman was on Global TV this morning and one of the deals they whizzed through during the commercial break was air + 3 nights at the Venetian for $599 in November. The departure dates are Nov. 27 & 28 however. Their website (http://www.travelbestbets.com) also shows air + 3 nights at the Aladdin for $449, same dates.

That's what I am talking about.

[cranky]

That "Best Bets" woman was on Global TV this morning and one of the deals they whizzed through during the commercial break was air + 3 nights at the Venetian for $599 in November. The departure dates are Nov. 27 & 28 however. Their website (http://www.travelbestbets.com) also shows air + 3 nights at the Aladdin for $449, same dates.

the venetian can be had for 99US a nite for those dates through priceline since their regular rates are only 169 regularly through the hotel without any specials.

[rad456]

That "Best Bets" woman was on Global TV this morning and one of the deals they whizzed through during the commercial break was air + 3 nights at the Venetian for $599 in November. The departure dates are Nov. 27 & 28 however. Their website (http://www.travelbestbets.com) also shows air + 3 nights at the Aladdin for $449, same dates.


So add about $170 for taxes you are at $800. Then since it is probably based on double occupancy you are at $1600 for air, transfers and hotel for two people for the package.


You can do airfare yourself on Nov 27 starting at $383.66. for two people $767.32
$1600 - 767.32= 832.68 left to pay for a hotel and transportation. Being mid week, you should be able to get Venetian for $100 +tax. Leaving you with $300- $400 to rent a car or cab it. Also, you will earn Frequent Flyer miles on the flight, probalby have more reasonable flight times, and possibly the ability to cancel the hotel if need be.

So which is better?

[cranky]

here it is..book directly with venetian for 100 a nite.. this is for nov.

http://www.venetian.com/accommodations/email/gred46/index.cfm?dateSelected=11/28/2005&month=11&year=2005

special rates for oct through dec ;) don't get ripped off by "packages" that are total ripp offs

Aladdin is only 49!!!!!!!!!! for those dates as well

http://sdm3.com/viewmsg.cfm?n152s2858c4176661t1991e38359378]

so dont listen to the people who know nothing and think packages are better deals :lol: :lol: :lol:

[jraja]

any deals for oct 17-20, can't seem to find any good prices. thanks

[gilboman]

any deals for oct 17-20, can't seem to find any good prices. thanks

Aladdin for 59/nite

[jraja]

hi, can you provide the site for alladin at $59, thanks, i checked the aladdin website, and it was well over $150.

[gilboman]

http://sdm3.com/viewmsg.cfm?n152s2858c4176661t1991e38359378]

[Pavel]

So add about $170 for taxes you are at $800. Then since it is probably based on double occupancy you are at $1600 for air, transfers and hotel for two people for the package.


You can do airfare yourself on Nov 27 starting at $383.66. for two people $767.32
$1600 - 767.32= 832.68 left to pay for a hotel and transportation. Being mid week, you should be able to get Venetian for $100 +tax. Leaving you with $300- $400 to rent a car or cab it. Also, you will earn Frequent Flyer miles on the flight, probalby have more reasonable flight times, and possibly the ability to cancel the hotel if need be.

So which is better?

Let's review the math and info:
Airfare is actually ~$400.00 per person on Expedia.ca
Total package at Jubilee is $769.00 per person ($1538.00)

Total price paid for two is ~$1538.00 CDN buying the package.
Current Venetial price is $169.00+ taxes from Tripreservations. com
Total price paid for two is $1553 ($400 CDN*2)+$(602.37 [@1.25] US buying separately.

Which one is better again?

[Pavel]

the venetian can be had for 99US a nite for those dates through priceline since their regular rates are only 169 regularly through the hotel without any specials.

Dunno what you have been smoking :lol: but the price on priceline (without bidding) is $169.00/night for the dates listed above.

[coopaloop]

The price may say $169 without bidding.. But if you bid $99 you will get the room...there's a BIG difference between "Bidding" and looking at the prices they wan't you too bid.....That's the secret!!

[Pavel]

What if you do NOT get the room? There is no guarantee. Bidding is for the adventurous. ;)

[cranky]

What if you do NOT get the room? There is no guarantee. Bidding is for the adventurous. ;)

lol..are you delousional? you bid 99/nite NOW and you will know RIGHT AWAY if you got it or not. :lol: :lol:

you have not paid attention at all in this thread have you?

[gilboman]

Let's review the math and info:
Airfare is actually ~$400.00 per person on Expedia.ca
Total package at Jubilee is $769.00 per person ($1538.00)

Total price paid for two is ~$1538.00 CDN buying the package.
Current Venetial price is $169.00+ taxes from Tripreservations. com
Total price paid for two is $1553 ($400 CDN*2)+$(602.37 [@1.25] US buying separately.

Which one is better again?

you really enjoy making a total fool out of yourself dont you :lol: :lol:

total price from your place is 1538cdn

current venetian price if you looked at the last page is $100 directly from ventian

http://www.venetian.com/accommodations/email/gred46/index.cfm?dateSelected=11/28/2005&month=11&year=2005

that link is for november. the specials go from oct to past x'mas ;)

so here is what we have for nov 27 for 3 nites DIRECTLY FROM VENETIAN

100+100+149 for nov 27 for 3 nites =349*1.08 tax= 376.92 (1.22conversion) =460cdn

airfare 800 cdn inc tax..total for two ppl = 1260cdn inc tax booking seperate

booking through package is as you provided 1538cdn

difference of 272 MORE to book via package

so are you saying you think paying 21% MORE to book through Package is a better deal?? so pay 21% more, is a better deal? are you a travel agent or something? that is the only explaination

and i mean the link to ventian rates was on bottom of last page too :lol: :lol:
you should really just accept you are wrong and move on :lol: :lol: :lol:

oh ya... care to find the rate for the aladdin from your site just so we can get a bigger laugh :lol: :lol:

aladdin is 49/nite for those dates so 147*1.08*1.22=194cdn for three nites
http://sdm3.com/viewmsg.cfm?n152s2858c4176661t1991e38359378]
airfare for two is 800cdn.. total is 994cdn inc tax for TWO ppl booking seperately

quote from your beloved jublieetravel

[gilboman]

Dunno what you have been smoking :lol: but the price on priceline (without bidding) is $169.00/night for the dates listed above.

i dunno..but the stuff you are smoking is atleast 100x more powerful :lol:

[Pavel]

you really enjoy making a total fool out of yourself dont you :lol: :lol:



Aren't you so lucky. For once, you are correct. Looks like you have a horseshoe stuck somewhere. :lol:

You're actually the selfish fool cuz up until recently...you weren't providing any detailed info with your posts...just trying to be the "deal" guru of Vegas and only providing partial info. :lol:

The rate (if you read my post was from tripreservation.com) is $169.00. It just so happens that Venetian has it cheaper. So, yeah, booking separately [this time] wins. Hooray!! :) :lol:

Now, where is my lighter....

[gilboman]

Aren't you so lucky. For once, you are correct. Looks like you have a horseshoe stuck somewhere. :lol:

You're actually the selfish fool cuz up until recently...you weren't providing any detailed info with your posts...just trying to be the "deal" guru of Vegas and only providing partial info. :lol:

The rate (if you read my post was from tripreservation.com) is $169.00. It just so happens that Venetian has it cheaper. So, yeah, booking separately [this time] wins. Hooray!! :) :lol:

Now, where is my lighter....

you just gotta know where to look... but booking seperate will always be cheaper especially if its 2or more ppl.

i'm not sure fool is the correct term to describe me..since i knew exactly where to get the deals and i provided them.. i found all my deals on the lasvegas forums and trip advisor.

fools would better describe those who believe buying a package is saving them money when its not ;)

i dont think anybody uses the word fool to describe those who know where to get a good deal. its usualy used to describe those who dont know they are being ripped off and actually think they are getting a deal. :lol:

but anyways.. i hope you do your homework and and can enjoy all regular vegas visiotrs knowledge of its always cheaper to go seperately. :)

[rad456]

Let's review the math and info:
Airfare is actually ~$400.00 per person on Expedia.ca
Total package at Jubilee is $769.00 per person ($1538.00)

Total price paid for two is ~$1538.00 CDN buying the package.
Current Venetial price is $169.00+ taxes from Tripreservations. com
Total price paid for two is $1553 ($400 CDN*2)+$(602.37 [@1.25] US buying separately.

Which one is better again?


Nahh.......My actual numbers for the airfare from travelocity.ca that was using Philippine Airlines. Today it is even less with AC $355 CAD. Also, I am using 4 nights hotel as opposed to three

From the Ventian website http://www.venetian.com/accommodations/email/gred46/index.cfm?month=11&year=2005 it comes out to $498 USD +taxes for the four nights or $582 CDN using xe.net's exchange rate of 1 USD = 1.17030 CAD .....so $582 + $385 +$385 = $1352 (even less with AC) which is less and gives you more flexibilty if you need to cancel or decide to change hotels.

[Eyeman]

I would never consider staying at the Stratosphere. It ls at the far north end of the stip, miles away from the action and the neighborhood is, if not dangerous, a bit iffy.

[coopaloop]

I agree with you on the Stratosphere's (area)...Although in it's defence they do have newly renovated rooms that are quite nice and cheap too...If your going to Vegas with a large group the Strat's not so bad..It's only a 5 minute walk to the Sahara and the monorail that takes you as far as the MGM Grand at the south end of the strip....The Strat's a good deal for some people though. Not for the over 40 crowd.

[Pavel]

Nahh.......My actual numbers for the airfare from travelocity.ca that was using Philippine Airlines. Today it is even less with AC $355 CAD. Also, I am using 4 nights hotel as opposed to three

From the Ventian website http://www.venetian.com/accommodations/email/gred46/index.cfm?month=11&year=2005 it comes out to $498 USD +taxes for the four nights or $582 CDN using xe.net's exchange rate of 1 USD = 1.17030 CAD .....so $582 + $385 +$385 = $1352 (even less with AC) which is less and gives you more flexibilty if you need to cancel or decide to change hotels.

I hope this will continue. :cheesygri

But, the flights to Vegas are still so expensive. We should have another thread for flight deals to Vegas. Heck, I think I will start one now. :razz:

[Pavel]

http://sdm3.com/viewmsg.cfm?n152s2858c4176661t1991e38359378]
http://www.venetian.com/accommodations/email/gred46/index.cfm?month=11&year=2005


Rad456, Gilboman, please do us a favour and post these Aladdin, Venetian, and Bellagio deals when you get them since we are unable to get these same ones by email since we are not considered "one of their most valuable guests".

Thanks

[rad456]

.....http://www.vegashotelspecial.com/
http://www.americancasinoguide.com/Travel/LA-TIMES-DEALS.shtml
http://www.travelzoo.com

I'm not on any special lists, just periodically check the links that I posted a few pages back

[Pavel]

I'm not on any special lists, just periodically check the links that I posted a few pages back

Thanks for the recap. Does the link below change cuz it's not sent out except to their preferred clientel:
http://sdm3.com/viewmsg.cfm?n152s2858c4176661t1991e38359378]

[gilboman]

man..looking back..i cant believe i missed the stratosphere 9.95/nite deal in aug and sept :(

"Up to 3 Nights, $9.99/nt Sunday - Thursday $39.99/nt Friday - Saturday
August 30, 2005 - September 30, 2005
Call 1-800-WIN-7771 and mention code FALL05B"

but not to dissapoint...in addition to the great ventian and aladdin and MGM 59/nite ongoing deals..the RIO also has 49+/nite deals going until dec.

http://www.harrahs.com/our_casinos/rlv/deals/index.html

[rad456]

ok here is one from the Strat. Winter Special

$29 - Sun - Thurs
$69 - Fri- Sat

Good for Nov 14 -Jan31. Excluding holidays, special event, and peak conventions. Book By Oct 31

[Dollar Stretcher]

I have stayed at the Aladdin, which was nice, reasonably priced and centrally located. I used the Entertainment book card to get a deal for that.

I have stayed also at the Stardust. The rooms were fine, but there is smoke smell everywhere - really disgusting. It was a long walk to everything from there.

[love4honda]

I just booked Aladin rooms through http://www.vegashotelspecial.com/
and they were by far the cheapest I could find. Even my travel agen was suprised. The deal actuall expired a couple of days ago but when I phoned them they accepted it no problems. :lol:

[gilboman]

I just booked Aladin rooms through http://www.vegashotelspecial.com/
and they were by far the cheapest I could find. Even my travel agen was suprised. The deal actuall expired a couple of days ago but when I phoned them they accepted it no problems. :lol:

49 a nite rite? its alladdin special

[Cupin]

Thanks for the tip on the aladdin, got it for $59 ($64 after tax) using the CEARLY code from Oct 9th to 13th. Great, large, clean rooms and the hotel is pretty central to the the rest of the properties on the strip. Attached mall was decent and the self park was about a 8 minute walk to the hotel elevators.

Due to another family commitment, I actually drove in from LA to Las Vegas (about 4 hours). Managed to get a flight from Calgary to LA for about $330 CDN. The car rental was $274 US.

The total cost was 5x$330 CDN plus 2x4x$64 US (hotel) plus $274 US (rental) plus $94 US (gas) totals (using 1.18 exchange) about $2,690 CDN. This works out to $538 per person and we had the added benefit of getting in two days of Disney as well.

If you have the time or want to take a week, flying into Los Angeles isn't a bad option.

[cko64]

I just booked six people to LV from Calgary @ $99 oneway. Nov. 21-25 and Dec 10-11. I picked those two weeks because Aladdine was $49 per night. Plus I just got the email from SPG that they will qualify for 5000 bonus points. So, I just got my wife and my inlaw bonus 10,000 SPG points (First use and first stay)

You can't use CEARLY promo anymore after Oct 21. Although it allows you to book, but at the last step after you input you credit card info, the website will reject the purchase due to "Expired offer"

[gilboman]

I just booked six people to LV from Calgary @ $99 oneway. Nov. 21-25 and Dec 10-11. I picked those two weeks because Aladdine was $49 per night. Plus I just got the email from SPG that they will qualify for 5000 bonus points. So, I just got my wife and my inlaw bonus 10,000 SPG points (First use and first stay)

You can't use CEARLY promo anymore after Oct 21. Although it allows you to book, but at the last step after you input you credit card info, the website will reject the purchase due to "Expired offer"

ya..the promo code was great while it lasted. but orleans has $18 rates for select days in Nov/Dec and the MGM 59 slot player rate is still going although one you should book online for MGM grand since one person who phoned in asking for it was rejected for it but those who book online have no problems.

[Pavel]

so,I am the same old broken tape recorder.... how does one get informed of this type of offer as listed here: https://roomres.aladdincasino.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?WEBEVENT+R0A21FC0A18F185001FB7025+R15+ENG :?:

[rad456]

so,I am the same old broken tape recorder.... how does one get informed of this type of offer as listed here: https://roomres.aladdincasino.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?WEBEVENT+R0A21FC0A18F185001FB7025+R15+ENG :?:


Link does not come up with anything.... Just like anything else, sometimes you have to shop around. Deals don't come looking for you. Even though it looks like everyone gets comp'd on the TV show "Vegas", that is not real life. Some people found the deals through the links I posted previously. It also helps if you sign up for the Casino's slot club, and some have guestbooks you can signup online.

[cko64]

Link does not come up with anything.... Just like anything else, sometimes you have to shop around. Deals don't come looking for you. Even though it looks like everyone gets comp'd on the TV show "Vegas", that is not real life. Some people found the deals through the links I posted previously. It also helps if you sign up for the Casino's slot club, and some have guestbooks you can signup online.
yeah, I pretty much signed with with all the email promotions with all the hotels I would like to stay at Las Vegas. I also check FlyerTalk for deal...this new one from Starwood is not bad...

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=486081

[Pavel]

Like I posted before, unless someone posts links like the one above, many of us (and those who never have been to Vegas before) will not be able to take advantage of this kind of deal because you would've had to register and/or gamble at the hotel in question. With the Aladdin, they told me that I had to become a VIP member to get onto their mailing list for specials similar to the one in the post. It probably doesnt hurt to call the hotel directly and tell them about the expired promo, they may turn-around and offer you something similar.

Of course, you can always take your chances and bid on priceline.com and you may get the same deal.

[cko64]

I am not sure if someone has posted this link before, but this link has all the LV Hotel's promotions imaginable. It' like you sign up for all the hotels' email promotion.

http://www.vegashotelspecial.com/

[Pavel]

cko64, good link. However, the offers appear to be the one's from their website (I could be wrong though). The offers I am referring to are the ones that frequent "gamblers" like gilboman get. We need those kinds of links posted regularly.

[Qyee]

cko64, good link. However, the offers appear to be the one's from their website (I could be wrong though). The offers I am referring to are the ones that frequent "gamblers" like gilboman get. We need those kinds of links posted regularly.

It is virtually impossible to keep track of the number of constant variations on deals going on with hotels in Vegas.
The offers gilboman and others have posted are all deals that are readily available to view from Vegas forums such as Las Vegas Talk: http://www.lasvegastalk.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=index

When you sign in and go to the deals section you will see all the deals from a pool of people who get sent various offers - these are usually open to everyone. If you do not have a particular player's card to take advantage of a deal, you would simply get online and sign up, get a # (you may have to wait 24 hr to be in the system), and use it for the promotion.

My point is, others and myself included, know about these Aladdin, MGM, Orleans, Venetian deals, not because I was sent these personally, but because we have seen them on posted on Vegas Forums or other links.
Again, I recommend Las Vegas Talk Forum for up-to-date info on deals.

Btw, for the Aladdin deal, I don't know if you wanted to book by phone or just to get info, but be aware if you give them any info by phone they are more likely to be alert to your status or lack of status with them including checking if you were actually sent the promo. When you book online, as long as promo code is correct and card #, you will get the deal.
I booked 2 nights with Aladdin (no VIP status) and 2 MGM for Dec and had no trouble booking (with confirmation #) - just signed up online and booked online with promo codes.

Just my 2 cents... :)

[rad456]

cko64, good link. However, the offers appear to be the one's from their website (I could be wrong though). The offers I am referring to are the ones that frequent "gamblers" like gilboman get. We need those kinds of links posted regularly.

Generally I get offers from the LV Hilton, Silverton, and some others. There offers are sent via snail mail and are not transferrable, since they look up to verify that I qualify for the particular offer. At the Hilton I may get buy one night at $75 and get one free for example, yet friends of mine get 3 nights free.

Generally the forums and websites we have posted here offer very good deals

[love4honda]

Btw, for the Aladdin deal, I don't know if you wanted to book by phone or just to get info, but be aware if you give them any info by phone they are more likely to be alert to your status or lack of status with them including checking if you were actually sent the promo. When you book online, as long as promo code is correct and card #, you will get the deal.


I didnt actually recieve the deal on the Aladdin, I just called in the code and they accepted it. I hope I dont get any problems :confused:

[Pavel]

Qyee, thanks for the info and the clarification. Good job! :)

[cko64]

SLM033 is probably the most used member code on the net for MGM Grand. I am sure half of you already knew about it, but the other half maybe interested to know.

www.mgmgrand.com

[Qyee]

I didnt actually recieve the deal on the Aladdin, I just called in the code and they accepted it. I hope I dont get any problems :confused:

Hey, love4honda

My comments were really for those who are still planning to book using the codes.
Since you have your reservation already, should have no problems as long as you have a confirmation #.
If you're unsure about it, you can verify by going on the Aladdin website and, under Reservations, go to the option to retrieve your reservation, and check it out.

The reason I mentioned here is that, on another forum, someone posted that they were refused an MGM promo because they phoned it in. The hotel had the opportunity to pull up and check records and decided that he had not been sent the promo and did not qualify for it based on how long he has been a slot club member. Could be just the MGM tightening up or a random thing, but why take a chance. By booking online you hopefully wouldn't go through this hassle - as long as the right code and membership # is entered, it would go through automatically.

Have fun at the Aladdin - that 2 for 1 Spice Market Buffet makes this deal even sweeter!
:)

[Pavel]

With these promo codes, MGM, Aladdin, et al. Wouldnt the hotel ask for verfification at time of check-in? I know this is true when travelling on Govt business and you are getting a room at Govt rates, they want verification or proof.

Me thinks this can be risky...you book at the hotel and they turn around and tell ya that you have to pay regular rack rates cuz you dont have a membership # or whatever.

[cko64]

That's why I signed up for Players Club online. I need to be member to get a special rate for MGM.

Not all hotel promotions require membership such as Aladdine. No membership require to get special CEARLY rate.

[Pavel]

Getting membership online is ok as long as it's offered. With Mandalay Bay, I need to gamble at their casino and then I *may* be eligible. You cant do it ahead of time with them.

[gilboman]

wow...Luxor has rates from Nov.20-Dec31 and most weekdays are only 55 and weekends 85. pretty good for luxor. but i would still rather stay at orleans for 18bux and use money saved to get a rental car :lol:

[cko64]

wow...Luxor has rates from Nov.20-Dec31 and most weekdays are only 55 and weekends 85. pretty good for luxor. but i would still rather stay at orleans for 18bux and use money saved to get a rental car :lol:
Speaking of rental car. Thrifty's Full size is on sale for Nov. 21 for $18.01 USD per day and it is cheaper than the Compact's rate. Mind you, the prices fluctuate daily.

[rad456]

Not the finest hotels, but some good prices nonetheless..

Palace Station Hotel and Casino:
palacestation.com rate for Dec 11: $19.99
travelocity.com rate for Dec 11: $18.34

Stratosphere Hotel and Casino:
stratospherehotel.com rate for Dec 12: $31.99
travelocity.com rate for Dec 12: $20.80

[Pavel]

Speaking of rental car. Thrifty's Full size is on sale for Nov. 21 for $18.01 USD per day and it is cheaper than the Compact's rate. Mind you, the prices fluctuate daily.

What about mileage? Any free per day, unlimited?

[rad456]

Everytime I've rented in Vegas it has been unlimited mileage from all rental agency, Thrifty is one of the few that will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel. This is good if you decide to take a shuttle to your hotel if you come in late and do not require a car until later.

You can check here
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=392
for any specific company rental deals.


Pavel.....when are you actually planning on going to Vegas?

[Pavel]

rad456, havent got a time frame yet. everytime i want to plan something, something happens that either I or my gf can't go. looks like it wont be until the new year.

[cko64]

What about mileage? Any free per day, unlimited?
Unlimited mileage always. Also use SAMS for 10% off Thrifty.

[Pavel]

Unlimited mileage always. Also use SAMS for 10% off Thrifty.
SAM's?? What's SAM's?

[cko64]

SAM's?? What's SAM's?
Coupon code SAMS, not SAM's. I tried with Thrifty and it worked.

[gilboman]

remember that priceline can usually get you a car in LAS for low teens per day (cheapest i got was 13bux a day :lol: ) so try that before booking the usual way. also the fees are very high from mccarran airport, its insane, so book off airport if you can or see if booking with national using the princess vacation code (which waives all fees) works out cheaper.

[rad456]

I've usually been able to get the Vegas weekend car rates down to the low teens also, using a online discount codes and Entertainment book coupons. I have not booked with Priceline before, but I do know that when you book with the companies themselves, you do not need to prepay and can always cancel or make changes

[cko64]

Not lately. I tried both hotwire and priceline. Hotwire was so ridicules, it wanted $33 USD per day for compact. And Priceline rejected my couple offers of $15 and $18 for a standard/mid size cars. I am usually a strong supporter of these Auction sites, but it seems for Las Vegas, they are out to lunch.

After hundred of hours to check all possible websites including using Entertainment, I found Thrifty and Alamo own websites offer the best deals. The best part is they do not require credit card to make reservation. Unlike the third party websites, there is no pre-paid if book directly, you just need to give them your email address.

And if you find couple couple discount codes on the net, you can knock a few dollars off, but not much.

[cko64]

if you can or see if booking with national using the princess vacation code (which waives all fees) works out cheaper.

What's National's Princess Vacation Code?

[gilboman]

What's National's Princess Vacation Code?

woops, its priceless vacation code 6600330. if renting for a week or more i usually combine the 20 off per week coupon with it. the priceless works good for LAS since the fees are insane there. but usually for other locations if i rent with national i use the carlson code 5760339

[cko64]

Tonite, I booked again with Thrifty. I noticed Thursday night has the lowest rates. I managed to booked a Mid-size car for $14.93 USD per day with unlimited mileage (Used coupon code SAMS).

Last time I book, I got a Full size car for $16.49.

Tell me which one is a better deal. $16.49 for Full-size or $14.93 for Mid-size. I lean toward mid-size because I always receive an upgrade.

[PC-stuff]

Tonite, I booked again with Thrifty. I noticed Thursday night has the lowest rates. I managed to booked a Mid-size car for $14.93 USD per day with unlimited mileage (Used coupon code SAMS).

Last time I book, I got a Full size car for $16.49.

Tell me which one is a better deal. $16.49 for Full-size or $14.93 for Mid-size. I lean toward mid-size because I always receive an upgrade.

Don't think there is much difference, (about 2 mintes of slot machine time per day). In IMHO, unless there are 4 or 5 you in the car, or you want to try out a specific make/model, I'd go with the mid-sized one.

[rad456]

Grand opening South Coast casino deals. Until Feb 3 excluding Dec 30-31

http://www.coastcasinos.com/edeals/southcoast/images/grand-opening-special.jpg

[Pavel]

Rad456, thanks for the link. Where exactly is this hotel located?

[cko64]

South Coast LV Opens early 2006. Now accepting reservations for Dec. 29, 2005. Brand spankling new hotel.

The South Coast Hotel & Casino is located at:
9777 Las Vegas Blvd South
Adjacent to I-15

[Pavel]

About 4.5 KM south of the Outlet location or 9 KM south of the Mandalay Bay. That's pretty far, but it's new.

[rad456]

You can get a trial subscription to the Las Vegas Advisor for either $10 or $12 USD

http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/Productdetail3m.cfm

With it you will get the 2005 Pocketbook of values (expire by Dec 31\05)

http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/whyjoin-pocketbookofvalueslist.cfm

If you get the $12 print version you will get one night free room at the Stardust

http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/specialinfo.cfm

[Qyee]

You can get a trial subscription to the Las Vegas Advisor for either $10 or $12 USD

Thanks for the post, rad456 - that's a good deal for coupons for anyone going by Dec 31. Debating whether to order it, even though I have the ACG book...

I can also recommend the ACG 2006 book. Good book with similiar coupons which you can use from now thru 2006. $17 thru their website.

http://www.americancasinoguide.com/Order/order.shtml

Coupon list: http://www.americancasinoguide.com/Store/Coupons-2006.shtml

[rad456]

Yes, very good if you are going before year end. Te use of the magazine, Stardust coupon, and the forum is almost worth the $12 if you are planning to go in the first few months of the new, to help planning.

Annother good coupon book is the one you get with the Casino Player Magazine

http://www.casinocenter.com/funbook.html

[rad456]

http://www.coastcasinos.com/edeals/goldcoast/images/winter05.gif

Offer Includes:
One FREE Gold Coast Funbook, valued at $60

Click Here to book online and use promotional code EDW1212 in the "Promo Code" field.
When you book your reservation online, the total charges will not reflect the free night.
However, the amount will be deducted prior to check-out at the hotel front desk.

To book this offer by phone call the Gold Coast at 1-800-402-6278
and give them the promotional code EDW1212

Based on promotion and hotel availability.
Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Management reserves all rights.
Advanced reservations required.
2nd Night free promotion does not include the complimentary meals mentioned above.





If this offer does not fit your schedule,
click here to view our rate calendars for upcoming months.




You can sign up for their email list here
http://www.coastcasinos.com/mailinglist.php

[Hybrid88]

Beware that the South Coast may have delays opening.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=500192

[Qyee]

Here is a new great Aladdin deal Jan - April From $59.
Snap this one up fast, boys and girls!

http://sdm3.com/viewmsg.cfm?n152s2980c7097732t2105e3261149

WELCOME TO ALADDIN'S
2006 SPRING TIME EARLY BIRD GETAWAY SPECIAL

This limited time offer includes:
Deluxe Accommodations
(Single or Double occupancy - Based on Availability)

$10 in Free Slot Play with $20 Coin-in 2-for-1 Breakfast Buffets
(Monday through Friday only)

2 Free Admissions to Elemis Spa
(Voted one of the Top 100 Spas in the World)

[PC-stuff]

Thx and ttt.

[Pavel]

Thanks Qyee.

Anyone know of any shuttle deals to and from the airport/strip? Bell has one for $9.50 per person US.

[sparkplug]

I don't consider free spa passes to be much of a perk. I received free spa passes to New York, New York's spa for every day I stayed there. Their fees were very expensive! I recall it was at least $80 U.S. for a one hour massage.

Free casino credit is good, as are some restaurant deals.

[cranky]

I don't consider free spa passes to be much of a perk. I received free spa passes to New York, New York's spa for every day I stayed there. Their fees were very expensive! I recall it was at least $80 U.S. for a one hour massage.

Free casino credit is good, as are some restaurant deals.

59 for aladdin is a great rate and the 2for1 breakfast buffet aint bad

[cko64]

Aladdin's Spa was good. No need to pay for massage unless you want to. All included are use of weight room, Sauna, whirlpool, steam room, bathrobe, slippers, locker, TV, newspapers, free juice, bottled water, coffee, tea. disposable toothbrush, razor, etc...It made my stay at Aladdin much more enjoyable. It was a nice perk as compare to $10 for $20 cash in.

[cko64]

59 for aladdin is a great rate and the 2for1 breakfast buffet aint bad
Plus it qualifies for SPG points too.

I paid $49 for 3 nights in mid December. Initially, I was offered 7th floor. I asked for a higher floor and got 35th instead.

[Pavel]

I hope Aladdin is fine. Finally took the plunge...and yes, booked air and hotel separately. :razz:

Was the spa included or did u have to pay extra?

[cko64]

I hope Aladdin is fine. Finally took the plunge...and yes, booked air and hotel separately. :razz:

Was the spa included or did u have to pay extra?
2 Spa entries included if you use CEARLY or SBLST codes,
plus 2-for-1 breakfast buffet. Go at 10:30 am and you pay for breakfast price and have first crack at Lunch Buffet, save additional $5 bucks.

[Pavel]

Cool! Good tip!! Thanks.

[Qyee]

Hey Pavel,

Glad to see you're taking the plunge! ;)


I was at Aladdin over Xmas on the 49 deal and loved this hotel and casino. It's a great location mid strip and this deal cannot be beat (just check out the reg room prices).
Room was very nice and I agree with cko64 that the spa is a nice perk. It does live up to its rep - very lux. You don't have to get the massage or other services (btw, they are $100 and up), but you can still enjoy the other amenities.

The 2 for 1 breakfast buffet was also very good; the Aladdin Spice Market Buffet is considered one of the better ones in Vegas. Not in the league of Bellagio (now that is an awesome buffet) but really good and at $14 for 2 people (beverages included), a great deal.

Btw, make sure you sign up for their player's card if you plan to do any gambling at all, as there's a bunch of freebies/promotions. ( I think you get $5 free slot play for signing up and depending on how much you put in, you can get a mug, shirt...) We stayed there for 2 days and put in maybe $200 into the slots and ended up with cashback, mugs, shirts and 2 comped dinner buffets with vip line pass. So make sure you ask after your play if you are entitled to any comps.

As far as shuttle/cab, imo, just cab it. It's about $12 to Aladdin from McCarran.
http://taxi.state.nv.us/FaresFees.htm
Just make sure you tell driver not to take the tunnel.

One last tip: In the mall attached to Aladdin, there is an ABC store (variety store) to pick up cheap water, drinks and snacks.

Have a great time!


:)

[mgi_83]

I am planning on staying there for 4 nights... Now do I get 20 dollar credit and 2 for 1 breakfast every day? or is it just one time deal?

Thanks!

[gilboman]

I am planning on staying there for 4 nights... Now do I get 20 dollar credit and 2 for 1 breakfast every day? or is it just one time deal?

Thanks!

one time per room

[Pavel]

Just saw tonight on BCTV, Jubilee Travel $379 + taxes for 3 nights at the Aladdin including air leaving Jan 29.

[Pavel]

Thanks Qyee for the tip, got any info any really cheap but good eats! :-0

Edit: Here is a good link I found for buffets- http://www.ratelasvegas.com/buffets/buffetrank.html

[Pavel]

2 Spa entries included if you use CEARLY or SBLST codes,
plus 2-for-1 breakfast buffet. Go at 10:30 am and you pay for breakfast price and have first crack at Lunch Buffet, save additional $5 bucks.
There are some recent negative reviews of the buffet on the link I just posted. :confused:

[cranky]

There are some recent negative reviews of the buffet on the link I just posted. :confused:

you can't please everybody especially with the huge volume of customers served, but there is no doubt the aladdin is within top 3 buffets in vegas and is cheaper than the other two (Bellagio and paris)

[Pavel]

Good! I love buffets. :razz:

[Sugar]

Great find on the Aladdin! I'm going to be in town on March 2-5 for a show on the 4th. I called in for the rates and unfortuantely it is $209 USD per night on the Friday and Saturday, but the other days are much better rates. If anyone knows of any other deals for Fridays/Saturdays, please let me know! thanks :D

[sapfire]

My wife and I love Vegas and have gone about ten times in last 7 years. Shop for your flight and get the best deal you can. Book a hotel but make sure and pay for it directly and not by a discount travel site. Once there sign up for a frquent player card and get extra cards for everybody in your room. Charge all food and anything you spend back to your hotel room. Everytime you play either table games or slots remember to put in your card or give dealer the card. Not only will you rack up free dood/cashback/ etc but they will also comp you rooms etc We never pay for rooms anymore and god knows we don't spend that much. A good hotel for comps and good rates is the Tropicanna....central to everything..clean hotel but without the glamour of a Bellagio. Sunday to Thursday are always bet bet for good prices. Remember to call them directly. Check out their site to give you an idea of room rates. Have a nice trip!

[cko64]

The Tropicanna is not taking reservations beyond April 14th, 2006, which is a good sign that something big is going to happen...Implosion???

[gilboman]

The Tropicanna is not taking reservations beyond April 14th, 2006, which is a good sign that something big is going to happen...Implosion???

ya...its closing down

[Pavel]

I think it's gonna be torn down and rebuilt: http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/sun/2006/jan/12/519954541.html

[NoahVail]

I think it's gonna be torn down and rebuilt: http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/sun/2006/jan/12/519954541.html

I hope the owner of the Tropicana Gift Shop Museum finds a way to keep open. This is one of the hidden gems on the strip, full of really cool memorabilia, and a freebie (w/ coupon of course!).

[umieesa]

Hi,
Hope someone can help me on this one. Going to Vegas on May 13 for 7 nights. Im wondering if anyone has any good deals for this time of year?? I see that most of the cheap rates end in April. Want to be on the strip close to everything but not spend too much. Help!!!! :lol:

[Pavel]

I hope some new deals come out, my sis wants to tag along with us this april. I dont want her to stay with us (we got the Aladdin deal), so i'm looking for something else for her along the strip. It's been relatively quiet lately as far as deals go. GM? Anything new?

[gilboman]

MGM slotclub deal? that thing is ongoing i think.

[Pavel]

Thanks, will get her to check it out.

New post here on the latest Aladdin deal: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254868

http://tinyurl.com/7w49r

[Pavel]

Has anyone noticed,the flights are to Vegas are quite high from Canada? I have seen some prices what others feel are deals because the average round trip air to Vegas from Vancouver is over $450 compared to around $330 a few months ago.

Just doing a few spot checks, a lot of package deals are cheaper than going with your own air. For example. Wynn from YVR for 3 nights is $690 per person with a package deal.

[adwoodw]

Has anyone noticed,the flights are to Vegas are quite high from Canada? I have seen some prices what others feel are deals because the average round trip air to Vegas from Vancouver is over $450 compared to around $330 a few months ago.

Just doing a few spot checks, a lot of package deals are cheaper than going with your own air. For example. Wynn from YVR for 3 nights is $690 per person with a package deal.


Yes, flights out of Canada are very expensive. That is why we fly out of Bellingham and not out of YVR. On the next trip, we will save over CAD$600 in airfare alone for the two of us.

[Pavel]

Yes, flights out of Canada are very expensive. That is why we fly out of Bellingham and not out of YVR. On the next trip, we will save over CAD$600 in airfare alone for the two of us.

$300 each? Where you heading out too?

[adwoodw]

$300 each? Where you heading out too?

Vegas. We are headed there from June 26 to July 1: 6 days

At the time of booking, it was about $1125 with all taxes included for the both of us for Westjet and about the same for AC.

Allegiant Air out of Bellingham was only CAD$480 return including all taxes.

[rad456]

Though I'm not necessarily a fan of packages. My last trip to Vegas was through site59.com . After using a $59 off discount code, I got Air from Edmonton, 3 nights hotel and 3 days economy car for around $500 USD. Airfare itself was going for about $400 at the time.

I will investigate them next trip also

[Bananafish]

is site59.com a US website? Can you book it as a Canadian resident?

[rad456]

is site59.com a US website? Can you book it as a Canadian resident?


Yes, it is US. It is owned by Travelocity. You definitely can book as a canadian resident. Your credit card will be billed in US$$. Search around and see if you can find any discount codes. There is usually one floating around somewhere

[Ubershopper]

Vegas. We are headed there from June 26 to July 1: 6 days

At the time of booking, it was about $1125 with all taxes included for the both of us for Westjet and about the same for AC.

Allegiant Air out of Bellingham was only CAD$480 return including all taxes.

Ouch... Westjet has been having flight promo's recently and I was able to book roundtrip Toronto to Vegas in June over a weekend for CAD 290, all taxes and fees included...

[adwoodw]

Ouch... Westjet has been having flight promo's recently and I was able to book roundtrip Toronto to Vegas in June over a weekend for CAD 290, all taxes and fees included...

$290 is a good price. Are there any stops/connecting flights along the way?

Just out of curiosity, a flight from Vancouver for the period from june 25 to the 29th costs $1322.94 for the 2 of us. That's $661.47 per person with all taxes and fees. Still a rip off!! I paid CAD$490 for a direct flight with all taxes and fees in leaving from Bellingham, Wa.

For us in Vancouver, there is a stop off in Calgary for a plane change as well so that in addition to price doesn't make it an attractive option. :confused:

[pfdude]

Ouch... Westjet has been having flight promo's recently and I was able to book roundtrip Toronto to Vegas in June over a weekend for CAD 290, all taxes and fees included...

Whoa! What are the dates? The best I saw was 199 each way before taxes.

[Ubershopper]

$290 is a good price. Are there any stops/connecting flights along the way?

Yeah, I have been a few times and can't remember getting a much better deal on a flight than that. It is non-stop (Direct flight there and back). The only aspect that is an issue for some is that the return flight is a red eye. I don't mind this as I get the full extra day, but might be an issue for some.

[Ubershopper]

Whoa! What are the dates? The best I saw was 199 each way before taxes.

I got in on this deal. (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272832&highlight=amex)

I am going over a weekend later this month.

Westjet promo $129 each way = $258
AMEX promo = -$75
____
Toronto-Vegas return CAD $183
Bloody taxes & fees $107
____
Total cost: CAD $290

[Pavel]

I hate Amex.

[lexus]

Right. Just came back from Vegas.
4 of us travelled by Westjet (Toronto-Vegas) for only $1023.xx (all included).



Ouch... Westjet has been having flight promo's recently and I was able to book roundtrip Toronto to Vegas in June over a weekend for CAD 290, all taxes and fees included...

[Pavel]

I dont know how WestJet can offer fares only slightly more (sometimes less) in the east than from Vancouver.

[Safari]

I'm looking at the Westjet Toronto -> Las Vegas deals and the Monday (obviously for a long weekend) return flights depart at 11:33p and get arrive in Toronto at 6:59a Tuesday morning. If your flight is that late at night, what do you do with your luggage all day?

[rad456]

... If your flight is that late at night, what do you do with your luggage all day?


1) Ask for a late checkout from your hotel . If you are leaving on Sun - Thurs, they may be very accomodating

2) Rent a car the day before and keep your luggage in the car

3) Check your bags with the Bell Desk. It should cost you the price of a tip

4) Check in for your flight early and check your bags

[Pavel]

Air & 3 nights hotel
Departs Sep 04 - Sep 26 @ $299 (Stratosphere)

www.jubileetravel.com

You can't get airfare right now from YVR for this price.

[VC15]

Im travelling from Toronto to Las Vegas and looking for a good deal for a 4 night trip at the end of August. Does anyone have any hot deals they know of?
Where should I book from and what's the deal with connecting flights?