Navigating Las Vegas as a novice
 

I have been there at least a dozen times over the years, but have not been back for about 20 years. I guess that makes me a novice since LV has changed so much.

We have reservations at Bellagio for 6 nites in late Feb. and want to see some shows and eat well. How do I beat the system by getting discount coupons? What do I need to do in advance for reservations? I need good coaching--help!

Try www.smartervegas.com for discount codes for hotels,shows and activities. there is place to buy discount tix, but not sure exactly where - near the M &M store?

For me 2 or 3 nights would be enough, but perhaps you could do some day trips to say Hoover Dam or Valley of Fire. We don't gamble much as there is so much to see. We have enjoyed Cirque shows O and Mystere. A friend saw Terry Fator and thought he was terrific. Since you have seen the real Venice, Paris, etc. you may not get such a thrill out of these impostors. but it is what it is, over the top for sure.

Tripadvisor has a fairly active LV forum .

Hey Bob, here's the link to my recent trip report.

http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...gas-baby.cfm?6

Tix4Tonight also has discounts for dining. We didn't consider any of those, but there is a lengthy list of options.

My only advice for show discounts is to NOT discount purchasing tickets directly from the theater/hotel where the performance takes place...found our Copperfield tickets less than at the discount booth (since the discounters only get a small block of tickets, they sell out very fast - that led us directly to MGM where we got our tickets for about $10 less per ticket).

If there is a particularly hot restaurant you want ressies at, book on Open Table ahead of time.

Have a great time in Vegas!

You may find some desirable bargains here if you keep checking: http://www.goldstar.com/las-vegas/events

HTTY

Right across from Bellagio at Bill's, there's a discount tix booth. Your best bets are weekdays for the more popular shows. If you arrive on a fri or sat and don't see a show on the discounted list, wait until Sun and Mon as it might show up on the less-busy nights.

Definitely get the Visitor books and check out the various "deals" and then go to the Tix4Less and other discount places. And downtown/old Vegas has some good dining options - if you really check around.

As for getting around Vegas - it's still primarily the Strip/Las Vegas Blvd, although driving out to see Red Rock Canyon or the Grand Coulee Dam are interesting.

A good web site for vegas is lasvegasbylocals.com they have a lot of good information on places to go and things to see plus how to save some money while doing it. I just used it on my recent trip in december.

Take at least 1 trip the full length of LV Blvd on "The Deuce".
http://www.rtcsnv.com/transit/route/
For anything outside the city, rent a car at the central facility near the airport.

Thanks gang, that all will help.

Two questions:

1. Will you have a car and if so, are you willing to venture off the Strip to eat?

2. Do you like Asian food?

Be sure to explore the hotel! Six nights of casino time is a lot ... so have alternative things to do. See the atrium & ceiling glass display in the lobby; the buffet and it's seafood and cheese assortment; the piano bar; the art, and treat of outdoor dining.
Pool time may be breezy and slightly cool, but a sweatshirt and a book make for a nice afternoon.

Do not plan to have a car---will likely stay close to home.
Asian food is fine--you must have a fav.

Do not plan to have a car---will likely stay close to home.
Asian food is fine--you must have a fav.

For starters, Lotus of Siam (Thai; good wine list) was so good that we had two dinners there in 3 days. But without a car, you are really limited unless you want to spring for taxis.

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I wrote a brief recap of my visit on this forum. We had a car, which worked out really well. Rental prices are incredibly low, or at least they were at the time of my visit two or three years ago. And parking is free. We stayed at Bellagio and apart from one hotel buffet breakfast (not worth it to me; quantity over quality, as one might expect at a buffet) we took all our meals off the Strip.


The top shows are very expensive.

We just saw the Beatles Cirque du Soleil at the Mirage and it was FABULOUS. I got discount tickets through my husband's company - but they were still $145 (well worth it).