Re: Las Vegas travel advice

[Guest guest]

Michele when are you going to las vegas???? ILl be there on the 10/11 and

23/24/25

The hotel im staying in is a cheap hotel , its called americas best value

inn (i think). Its just up the road from the strip. Its accross from that

really big hotel, the Grand or something like that. im guessing it would be

cheap hotel, .....But staying on the strip is supposed to be the best...

Im getting there next tuesday and have a whole ady before my tour statts by

myuself...scaarhy

Are you going to the grand canyon and san diego?

>

> I am asking travel advice. We will be stopping in Vegas for 2 nights and

> one day on our way cross-country to CA. I am so confused about hotel

> choices. We would like something cheap (since we'll be staying in hotels

> for 14 nights total!), we want the full Vegas experience, but we want it

> to

> be as child-friendly as possible. Here are some that we are considering:

> The Flamingo, Stratosphere, Circus Circus, or Monte Carlo. Does anyone

> have

> experience with those or others? Any advice??

>

> A quick smile - Aubrie said to me, " I hope we don't get lost there! " with

> a

> big smile on her face - " You know, Lost Vegas! "

>

> Thanks in advance -

>

> Michele W

> mom to Aubrie 9 yrs and 15 yrs

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry Michele, I've never been to Vegas - Texas is the farthest I've made

it, to the '99 conference.

Have fun, sounds like a great time. I'll see you in about 3 weeks.

>

> I am asking travel advice. We will be stopping in Vegas for 2 nights and

> one day on our way cross-country to CA. I am so confused about hotel

> choices. We would like something cheap (since we'll be staying in hotels

> for 14 nights total!), we want the full Vegas experience, but we want it

> to

> be as child-friendly as possible. Here are some that we are considering:

> The Flamingo, Stratosphere, Circus Circus, or Monte Carlo. Does anyone

> have

> experience with those or others? Any advice??

>

> A quick smile - Aubrie said to me, " I hope we don't get lost there! " with

> a

> big smile on her face - " You know, Lost Vegas! "

>

> Thanks in advance -

>

> Michele W

> mom to Aubrie 9 yrs and 15 yrs

>

>

[Guest guest]

Michele,

Ann Girardi is a our travel guru‹she knows everything!! And she knows

Lost Vegas. She said: Circus Circus is good price but icky; Stratosphere

has rides and is fun and ³cool² but far from the action; Flamingo is in the

middle of the strip, fun, good pool, and the Monte Carlo she doesn¹t know

about.

She is going after CHARGE and said that after CHARGE there is a HUGE

convention happening so the rates are high. If you are going BEFORE CHARGE,

then the rates are better.

Also, she said you can email her‹she really means it and she knows a lot

about Lost Vegas.

pam

>

>

>

>

> I am asking travel advice. We will be stopping in Vegas for 2 nights and

> one day on our way cross-country to CA. I am so confused about hotel

> choices. We would like something cheap (since we'll be staying in hotels

> for 14 nights total!), we want the full Vegas experience, but we want it to

> be as child-friendly as possible. Here are some that we are considering:

> The Flamingo, Stratosphere, Circus Circus, or Monte Carlo. Does anyone have

> experience with those or others? Any advice??

>

> A quick smile - Aubrie said to me, " I hope we don't get lost there! " with a

> big smile on her face - " You know, Lost Vegas! "

>

> Thanks in advance -

>

> Michele W

> mom to Aubrie 9 yrs and 15 yrs

>

>

[Guest guest]

Michele,

You're driving? We had seriously thought about doing that too, but had too

many other things going on this summer to be able to fit it in. I kind of wish

we would have done it now, though--I'm going to miss seeing everyone at the

conference!

We've stayed at the Flamingo, and it doesn't really have all that much for

kids. Circus Circus is kid-friendly, as is the Excalibur. I haven't personally

stayed at either one, but have friends who have stayed there (a few years ago)

and said the rooms were nice and the price was very reasonable.

Here's a list of Top 10 kid-friendly Vegas hotels I found on the

Internet--they rank Excalibur and Circus Circus at the top:

http://hotels.about.com/od/lasvegas/tp/kids_las_vegas.htm

Have fun!

, mom to (5)

http://kauffmanlak.blogspot.com/

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Pam-

Thank you!!!!!!!!! We are going before so I’m glad that’s good as far as

conventions. I was a bit concerned about that. And I think we’ll go with

Flamingo – for all the reasons Ann said! Awesome!

Michele

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From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

Pamela

Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 8:06 AM

To: CHARGE

Subject: Re: Las Vegas travel advice

Michele,

Ann Girardi is a our travel guru‹she knows everything!! And she knows

Lost Vegas. She said: Circus Circus is good price but icky; Stratosphere

has rides and is fun and ³cool² but far from the action; Flamingo is in the

middle of the strip, fun, good pool, and the Monte Carlo she doesn¹t know

about.

She is going after CHARGE and said that after CHARGE there is a HUGE

convention happening so the rates are high. If you are going BEFORE CHARGE,

then the rates are better.

Also, she said you can email her‹she really means it and she knows a lot

about Lost Vegas.

pam

On 7/4/07 11:04 PM, " Michele Westmaas "

verizon.net> wrote:

>

>

>

>

> I am asking travel advice. We will be stopping in Vegas for 2 nights and

> one day on our way cross-country to CA. I am so confused about hotel

> choices. We would like something cheap (since we'll be staying in hotels

> for 14 nights total!), we want the full Vegas experience, but we want it

to

> be as child-friendly as possible. Here are some that we are considering:

> The Flamingo, Stratosphere, Circus Circus, or Monte Carlo. Does anyone

have

> experience with those or others? Any advice??

>

> A quick smile - Aubrie said to me, " I hope we don't get lost there! " with

a

> big smile on her face - " You know, Lost Vegas! "

>

> Thanks in advance -

>

> Michele W

> mom to Aubrie 9 yrs and 15 yrs

>

>

[Guest guest]

-

Oh, and yes, we are driving. We're taking 2 weeks. We'll head through

Colorado and Utah seeing all the scenic views en route. Stop at Vegas and

the Hoover Dam, then head on the conference. After, we will go to the Grand

Canyon, drive through scenic areas of AZ and NM, stop at Carlsbad Caverns,

and head home. We're getting very excited!

Michele

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From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

Kauffman

Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 8:30 AM

To: CHARGE

Subject: Re: Las Vegas travel advice

Michele,

You're driving? We had seriously thought about doing that too, but had too

many other things going on this summer to be able to fit it in. I kind of

wish we would have done it now, though--I'm going to miss seeing everyone at

the conference!

[Guest guest]

Pam-

Here’s the problem – the hotels that seem better, cost significantly more.

The cheaper ones have mixed reviews – some guests say they are wonderful,

others have all kinds of complaints. What’s a person to do???? I will

appreciate talking it through with Ann. I’m on my way out the door to

go pick up Aubrie from Grandma’s but I’ll be eager to continue the

conversation later. Thanks!

Michele

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From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

Pamela

Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 10:03 AM

To: CHARGE

Subject: Re: Re: Las Vegas travel advice

Michele,

Ann said she doesn¹t know about the rooms at the Flamingo, but the ones

at Excalibur, you can smell smoke.

And she said the MGM has a lovely ³Lazy River² Pool. And she said that

Expedia and another place, I can¹t remember, give room reviews. She will

email you directly, but sure has sent good information too.

pam

On 7/5/07 10:07 AM, " Michele Westmaas "

verizon.net> wrote:

>

>

>

>

> I've done tons of research on-line, visited all the hotel.com and stuff -

> all I get is more confused! Were the rooms at the Flamingo decent? It's

> pool sounds nice for kids. Excalibur had something we didn't like - but

now

> I can't recall.

>

> Michele

>

> _____

>

> From: CHARGE (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

> [mailto:CHARGE (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

] On Behalf

> Of

> Kauffman

> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 8:30 AM

> To: CHARGE (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com

> Subject: Re: Las Vegas travel advice

>

> Michele,

>

> You're driving? We had seriously thought about doing that too, but had too

> many other things going on this summer to be able to fit it in. I kind of

> wish we would have done it now, though--I'm going to miss seeing everyone

at

> the conference!

>

> We've stayed at the Flamingo, and it doesn't really have all that much for

> kids. Circus Circus is kid-friendly, as is the Excalibur. I haven't

> personally stayed at either one, but have friends who have stayed there (a

> few years ago) and said the rooms were nice and the price was very

> reasonable.

>

> Here's a list of Top 10 kid-friendly Vegas hotels I found on the

> Internet--they rank Excalibur and Circus Circus at the top:

> http://hotels. http://hotels.

http://hotels.about.com/od/lasvegas/tp/kids_las_vegas.htm>

about.com/od/lasvegas/tp/kids_las_vegas.htm>

> about.com/od/lasvegas/tp/kids_las_vegas.htm

>

> Have fun!

>

> , mom to (5)

> http://kauffmanlak. http://kauffmanlak.

http://kauffmanlak.blogspot.com/> blogspot.com/> blogspot.com/

>

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[Guest guest]

Michele,

My advice on kid friendly Vegas would be Circus Circus.. We spent two days

there on the way to the Houston Conf and the boys loved it..

They have a whole floor devoted to kids.. circus performers going on 24/7, an

arcade, rides.. the restaurants are from very formal to hot dog and hamburger

joints. If you are gonna be there during the week (Sun - Thurs) they have some

great rates on rooms.. It's right at the northern end of the strip. The

Stratosphere is actually on the other side of the highway from the N. end of the

stip so if you want to do any other things,like Treasure Island (you gotta go

see that one, they actually sink a Pirate ship in the lagoon just outside the

front door) the Strat can be a pain because you have to get public transport or

a cab to get to the Strip.

If you wnat any more info let me know, I'll ask Dawn, she used to live there.

Casey

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[Guest guest]

Now, I have never been to Lost Vegas ( I just love this!) but now I want to

go!!

pam

>

>

>

>

> Michele,

>

> My advice on kid friendly Vegas would be Circus Circus.. We spent two days

> there on the way to the Houston Conf and the boys loved it..

> They have a whole floor devoted to kids.. circus performers going on 24/7, an

> arcade, rides.. the restaurants are from very formal to hot dog and hamburger

> joints. If you are gonna be there during the week (Sun - Thurs) they have

> some great rates on rooms.. It's right at the northern end of the strip. The

> Stratosphere is actually on the other side of the highway from the N. end of

> the stip so if you want to do any other things,like Treasure Island (you gotta

> go see that one, they actually sink a Pirate ship in the lagoon just outside

> the front door) the Strat can be a pain because you have to get public

> transport or a cab to get to the Strip.

>

> If you wnat any more info let me know, I'll ask Dawn, she used to live there.

>

> Casey

>

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[Guest guest]

Michele,

If you are gonna be stoping at ANY Federal historic park or National Park or

anything like that get Aubrie a handicap Golden Pass.. it's free and gets her

and anyone with her into them for free... that right there will save you $30

just getting into the Grand Canyon, you also get discounts for staying at any

hotel or campgrounds that are federal (like the lodge at the Grand Canyon).

Casey

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[Guest guest]

The rooms at the Flamingo were very nice! And the price was

reasonable compared to others in the middle of the strip. They have

a great pool--just not a lot of kids activities like some of the

other hotels have. But their location makes it convenient to get

around to all the other sites. They are also close to the tram,

which will allow you to ride to the end of the strip, where MGM, New

York, New York, etc. are. The MGM has a cool games area for kids.

Or at least they used to--it's been a few years since we've been

there. But I would assume they'd still have it.

>

> I've done tons of research on-line, visited all the hotel.com and

stuff -

> all I get is more confused! Were the rooms at the Flamingo

decent? It's

> pool sounds nice for kids. Excalibur had something we didn't

like - but now

> I can't recall.

>

>

>

> Michele

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On

Behalf Of

> Kauffman

> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 8:30 AM

> To: CHARGE

> Subject: Re: Las Vegas travel advice

>

>

>

> Michele,

>

> You're driving? We had seriously thought about doing that too, but

had too

> many other things going on this summer to be able to fit it in. I

kind of

> wish we would have done it now, though--I'm going to miss seeing

everyone at

> the conference!

>

> We've stayed at the Flamingo, and it doesn't really have all that

much for

> kids. Circus Circus is kid-friendly, as is the Excalibur. I haven't

> personally stayed at either one, but have friends who have stayed

there (a

> few years ago) and said the rooms were nice and the price was very

> reasonable.

>

> Here's a list of Top 10 kid-friendly Vegas hotels I found on the

> Internet--they rank Excalibur and Circus Circus at the top:

> http://hotels.

http://hotels.about.com/od/lasvegas/tp/kids_las_vegas.htm>

> about.com/od/lasvegas/tp/kids_las_vegas.htm

>

> Have fun!

>

> , mom to (5)

> http://kauffmanlak. http://kauffmanlak.blogspot.com/>

blogspot.com/

>

> ---------------------------------

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> when.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I like tripadvisor.com for hotel rooms. We've found their reviews

to be pretty reliable.

>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > I've done tons of research on-line, visited all the hotel.com

and stuff -

> > all I get is more confused! Were the rooms at the Flamingo

decent? It's

> > pool sounds nice for kids. Excalibur had something we didn't

like - but now

> > I can't recall.

> >

> > Michele

> >

> > _____

> >

> > From: CHARGE

> > [mailto:CHARGE

] On Behalf

> > Of

> > Kauffman

> > Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 8:30 AM

> > To: CHARGE

> > Subject: Re: Las Vegas travel advice

> >

> > Michele,

> >

> > You're driving? We had seriously thought about doing that too,

but had too

> > many other things going on this summer to be able to fit it in.

I kind of

> > wish we would have done it now, though--I'm going to miss seeing

everyone at

> > the conference!

> >

> > We've stayed at the Flamingo, and it doesn't really have all

that much for

> > kids. Circus Circus is kid-friendly, as is the Excalibur. I

haven't

> > personally stayed at either one, but have friends who have

stayed there (a

> > few years ago) and said the rooms were nice and the price was

very

> > reasonable.

> >

> > Here's a list of Top 10 kid-friendly Vegas hotels I found on the

> > Internet--they rank Excalibur and Circus Circus at the top:

> > http://hotels.

http://hotels.about.com/od/lasvegas/tp/kids_las_vegas.htm>

> > about.com/od/lasvegas/tp/kids_las_vegas.htm

> >

> > Have fun!

> >

> > , mom to (5)

> > http://kauffmanlak. http://kauffmanlak.blogspot.com/>

blogspot.com/

> >

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> > when.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

That¹s the one!! Tripadvisor.com.

pam

>

>

>

>

> I like tripadvisor.com for hotel rooms. We've found their reviews

> to be pretty reliable.

>

>

>

>

>> >

>>> > >

>>> > >

>>> > >

>>> > >

>>> > > I've done tons of research on-line, visited all the hotel.com

> and stuff -

>>> > > all I get is more confused! Were the rooms at the Flamingo

> decent? It's

>>> > > pool sounds nice for kids. Excalibur had something we didn't

> like - but now

>>> > > I can't recall.

>>> > >

>>> > > Michele

>>> > >

>>> > > _____

>>> > >

>>> > > From: CHARGE

>>>

>>> > > [mailto:CHARGE

>>>

40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf

>>> > > Of

>>> > > Kauffman

>>> > > Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 8:30 AM

>>> > > To: CHARGE

>>>

>>> > > Subject: Re: Las Vegas travel advice

>>> > >

>>> > > Michele,

>>> > >

>>> > > You're driving? We had seriously thought about doing that too,

> but had too

>>> > > many other things going on this summer to be able to fit it in.

> I kind of

>>> > > wish we would have done it now, though--I'm going to miss seeing

> everyone at

>>> > > the conference!

>>> > >

>>> > > We've stayed at the Flamingo, and it doesn't really have all

> that much for

>>> > > kids. Circus Circus is kid-friendly, as is the Excalibur. I

> haven't

>>> > > personally stayed at either one, but have friends who have

> stayed there (a

>>> > > few years ago) and said the rooms were nice and the price was

> very

>>> > > reasonable.

>>> > >

>>> > > Here's a list of Top 10 kid-friendly Vegas hotels I found on the

>>> > > Internet--they rank Excalibur and Circus Circus at the top:

>>> > > http://hotels.

> http://hotels.about.com/od/lasvegas/tp/kids_las_vegas.htm>

>>> > > about.com/od/lasvegas/tp/kids_las_vegas.htm

>>> > >

>>> > > Have fun!

>>> > >

>>> > > , mom to (5)

>>> > > http://kauffmanlak. http://kauffmanlak.blogspot.com/>

> blogspot.com/

>>> > >

>>> > > ---------------------------------

>>> > > Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to

> see what's on,

>>> > > when.

>>> > >

>>> > >

[Guest guest]

Casey-

How do I get that? We will be stopping at or driving through MANY National

Parks. Thanks! You just saved us tons.

Michele

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From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

Casey Fisher

Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 12:22 PM

To: CHARGE

Subject: Re: Re: Las Vegas travel advice

Michele,

If you are gonna be stoping at ANY Federal historic park or National Park or

anything like that get Aubrie a handicap Golden Pass.. it's free and gets

her and anyone with her into them for free... that right there will save you

$30 just getting into the Grand Canyon, you also get discounts for staying

at any hotel or campgrounds that are federal (like the lodge at the Grand

Canyon).

Casey

[Guest guest]

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Then that sounds like a good choice for us. In a hotel, we want cheap, but

clean decent rooms, a fun pool, and a good location. For activities, we can

get to other places. Really, I don't want to spend too much time in our

hotel. We want to see the entire strip. We only have one full day so I

don't know if we'll really have time to swim or how much we'll see - but

we'll have all our options open.

Thanks to all for the great ideas.

Michele W

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From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

Kauffman

Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 12:41 PM

To: CHARGE

Subject: Re: Las Vegas travel advice

The rooms at the Flamingo were very nice! And the price was

reasonable compared to others in the middle of the strip. They have

a great pool--just not a lot of kids activities like some of the

other hotels have. But their location makes it convenient to get

around to all the other sites. They are also close to the tram,

which will allow you to ride to the end of the strip, where MGM, New

York, New York, etc. are. The MGM has a cool games area for kids.

Or at least they used to--it's been a few years since we've been

there. But I would assume they'd still have it.

[Guest guest]

Michele,

Any Ranger Station or any entry to any Park. we figured it saved us about

$300 or more on our trip to Houston and we use it all the time. And it is hers

for life.

Some of the National Parks have Ranger led hikes and self led hikes for the

visually impaired.

And almost all have Jr. Ranger programs for the kids, the ones at the Grand

Canyon

are great, the kids learn a lot, have fun and of course get their Jr Ranger

Badge (each

park has thier own.. the boys must have brought home 12 - 15 of them)

Have you checked out the National Park web page ??? Tons of neat info there

Casey

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[Guest guest]

Hi Michele,

I wanted to see what others had to say before jumping in with my opinion.

I've heard mixed reviews of Circus Circus (I've never been there myself). My

neighbors stayed at the Monte Carlo when they got married in Vegas a couple

years ago and liked it. There is a tram that goes from the Monte Carlo farther

up the strip (to the Mirage I think). The last time I was there (it's been 4 or

5 years ago now), I remember it being really smoky in the casinos, and seeming

like it was smoky indoors everywhere else. If they are still there, I would

recommend the Coke and the M&Ms museum--they were pretty fun.

(mom to Evan, 2 years in 10 days!)

Michele Westmaas momonamission@...> wrote:

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Then that sounds like a good choice for us. In a hotel, we want cheap, but

clean decent rooms, a fun pool, and a good location. For activities, we can

get to other places. Really, I don't want to spend too much time in our

hotel. We want to see the entire strip. We only have one full day so I

don't know if we'll really have time to swim or how much we'll see - but

we'll have all our options open.

Thanks to all for the great ideas.

Michele W

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From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

Kauffman

Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 12:41 PM

To: CHARGE

Subject: Re: Las Vegas travel advice

The rooms at the Flamingo were very nice! And the price was

reasonable compared to others in the middle of the strip. They have

a great pool--just not a lot of kids activities like some of the

other hotels have. But their location makes it convenient to get

around to all the other sites. They are also close to the tram,

which will allow you to ride to the end of the strip, where MGM, New

York, New York, etc. are. The MGM has a cool games area for kids.

Or at least they used to--it's been a few years since we've been

there. But I would assume they'd still have it.

[Guest guest]

Casey-

I have checked out the Grand Canyon National Park site. The Jr Ranger

programs look like something Aubrie would really enjoy if we can fit it into

our time there. I wondered about how they do with kids with special needs -

but I guess they are ready for anything. That's awesome!

Do I need any special documentation of her needs to get the pass?

Michele

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From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

Casey Fisher

Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 4:56 PM

To: CHARGE

Subject: Re: Re: Las Vegas travel advice

Michele,

Any Ranger Station or any entry to any Park. we figured it saved us about

$300 or more on our trip to Houston and we use it all the time. And it is

hers for life.

Some of the National Parks have Ranger led hikes and self led hikes for the

visually impaired.

And almost all have Jr. Ranger programs for the kids, the ones at the Grand

Canyon

are great, the kids learn a lot, have fun and of course get their Jr Ranger

Badge (each

park has thier own.. the boys must have brought home 12 - 15 of them)

Have you checked out the National Park web page ??? Tons of neat info there

Casey

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[Guest guest]

Hi Michele,

I just returned from 4 days in Las Vegas with 5 college friends.(from 37 years

ago)

Anyway, I know that Circus Circus is kid friendly as it use to have some

circus acts for children and also some carnival events. It seemed to me to be

an older hotel - unless it has had some fixing up.

Stratophere is on the strip but further down - located some ways from where most

of the action is. I have stayed there - it was clean - nice rooms.

I am not familiar with the other two.

My friends and I stayed at the Belagio - only was we afforded it was because we

could split the cost 6 ways!

There are busses that run and and down the strip. You can get reasonable passes

to ride for the day That way you can see the rest of the casinos down the

strip. There is a lot to look at. - Venice canals, Eifel Tower, Statue of

Liberty, Eygitian pyramid, musical fountain, volcano, - the lobbies of many of

the new casinos are very pretty.

Las Vegas is an interesting place to see - especially at night.

Hope that helps a little.

LInda from IL Karlee (19 years)

Las Vegas travel advice

I am asking travel advice. We will be stopping in Vegas for 2 nights and

one day on our way cross-country to CA. I am so confused about hotel

choices. We would like something cheap (since we'll be staying in hotels

for 14 nights total!), we want the full Vegas experience, but we want it to

be as child-friendly as possible. Here are some that we are considering:

The Flamingo, Stratosphere, Circus Circus, or Monte Carlo. Does anyone have

experience with those or others? Any advice??

A quick smile - Aubrie said to me, " I hope we don't get lost there! " with a

big smile on her face - " You know, Lost Vegas! "

Thanks in advance -

Michele W

mom to Aubrie 9 yrs and 15 yrs

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From what I am reading, sounds like the smoke is an issue everywhere. That

might be very annoying - but we'll only be 2 nights and one day so it'll be

tolerable. I've also heard mixed reviews about Circus Circus. Knowing that

Casey has actually stayed there is a help. I'm glad to hear you know people

who have stayed at Monte Carlo. I think I'm leaning towards the Flamingo

right now. We'll have to see what special deals I can find on the day I

finally get around to booking the room.

Michele W

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From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

Key Storrs

Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 5:26 PM

To: CHARGE

Subject: RE: Re: Las Vegas travel advice

Hi Michele,

I wanted to see what others had to say before jumping in with my opinion.

I've heard mixed reviews of Circus Circus (I've never been there myself). My

neighbors stayed at the Monte Carlo when they got married in Vegas a couple

years ago and liked it. There is a tram that goes from the Monte Carlo

farther up the strip (to the Mirage I think). The last time I was there

(it's been 4 or 5 years ago now), I remember it being really smoky in the

casinos, and seeming like it was smoky indoors everywhere else. If they are

still there, I would recommend the Coke and the M&Ms museum--they were

pretty fun.

(mom to Evan, 2 years in 10 days!)

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That does help! You must have had a blast!!!!!!!

Thanks-

Michele W

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Michele,

All we did is tell them that he was hearing impaired and that was that.

Another thing I thought of was at the first place you go to get a National Park

Passport..

It's a little book that has all the parks in it and pages in the back to stamp

each park's

stamp.. kinda like the stamps you get on your own passport. All the stamps are

dated

for that day and then later you can say we were here on such and such a date.

They

aren't expensive I think the last one I bought was about $4. We have two or

three

full ones now.

Can you tell my family loves the National Parks ? We've been to most of them

in 9 or

10 states. I haves boxes and boxes of stuff from the parks.

Casey

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Casey-

We love National Parks too! I've heard of the passports, but had forgotten

about them. And I had no idea about the special passes. Thanks!

Michele

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From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

Casey Fisher

Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 10:53 PM

To: CHARGE

Subject: Re: Re: Las Vegas travel advice

Michele,

All we did is tell them that he was hearing impaired and that was that.

Another thing I thought of was at the first place you go to get a National

Park Passport..

It's a little book that has all the parks in it and pages in the back to

stamp each park's

stamp.. kinda like the stamps you get on your own passport. All the stamps

are dated

for that day and then later you can say we were here on such and such a

date. They

aren't expensive I think the last one I bought was about $4. We have two or

three

full ones now.

Can you tell my family loves the National Parks ? We've been to most of them

in 9 or

10 states. I haves boxes and boxes of stuff from the parks.

Casey