Treasure Island - Las Vegas
Sep 15th, 2003, 04:32 AM
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hitster70: Thanks so much for the feedback. We leave this Weds (for LA - then on to Vegas Sun.) and I am getting so jazzed about the trip! Am now working w/hubby on his "suave, sophisticated, it's-our-anniversary-can-we-have-a-special-room-at-the-same-price schpiel". (which is hilarious, 'cause we're hicks from Kansas).....
Sep 15th, 2003, 07:57 AM
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HIP! I'm off to Chicago tomorrow morning! I'm reeeeaaally looking forward to it! I'll let you know how much fun I had when I return! 
I'm glad you had an awesome time in LV! I hope to hit some slots and maybe even check out the Hard Rock this time around (Oct).
I'm glad you had an awesome time in LV! I hope to hit some slots and maybe even check out the Hard Rock this time around (Oct).
Sep 24th, 2003, 11:29 AM
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Hip - I can't even tell you how much fun I had in Chicago! I met so many wonderful people, starting with Cafe Iberico meeting a couple that shared Tapas and Sangria, and the next table who share museum passes. The Lion King was absolutely FABULOUS! The rest was close to being just as wonderful. I'm so glad I made the trip and didn't chicken out to go by myself. Treasure Island is Oct 5th with my best girlfriend from high school. I hope to have as good a time as you did Will post...post-trip!
Will post...post-trip!
Sep 25th, 2003, 08:21 AM
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HIP!
Glad your back!!! I knew you would love my city and good deal with cafe iberico..we hit that place like once a month..it is THE best tapas place in Chicago...Did you see oprah?! What else did you do!? Details!!
Glad your back!!! I knew you would love my city
and good deal with cafe iberico..we hit that place like once a month..it is THE best tapas place in Chicago...Did you see oprah?! What else did you do!? Details!!
Sep 26th, 2003, 08:35 AM
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HIP! Yes, I made it to Oprah! I thought she might look different in person...NOPE, exactly the same My show airs today (Real People Solving Crimes). Of course the show taped before mine (Salma Hayek and Beyonce) and the show after (Aretha Franklin and Mary Kay Blige) would have been a little more exciting! I did get to sit in the 2nd row, right behind the group of chairs the family of guests sit, so that was nice. 1st day (my birthday) I mainly wandered around Michigan Ave and then Cafe Iberico for dinner and then up to the John Hancock Tower for the view and then back to wandering until I felt I should get back to the hotel. 2nd day was Oprah so I just got up and had breakfast and then in between Oprah and the Lion King (FABULOUS), I wandered the waterfront. I met so many nice people! I went into the bar at Hotel Allegro before the show and met a woman my age who offered to pay for my wine. I wish I would have suggested meeting up after the show (she was going to Mama Mia) but I dashed when I realized the time so I didn't experience any clubs while there. 3rd day I was up early to go to The Field Museum, Museum of S & I and the Shedd Aquarium (all were awesome)! Then I HAD to make it back to Michgan Ave to American Girl Place. I promised my daughter I'd bring back a doll for her. She wouldn't have know about the place except they somehow found out I was coming to Chicago and sent a catalog! I caught the train back to O'Hare from the stop near Marshall Fields so I looked around a little (they also had some scalers dancing down the side of the building that day) and watched the set up for Poi Dog Pondering across the street. That's about all I had time for! I will definitely come back again, I have only great things to say about Chicago 
My show airs today (Real People Solving Crimes). Of course the show taped before mine (Salma Hayek and Beyonce) and the show after (Aretha Franklin and Mary Kay Blige) would have been a little more exciting! I did get to sit in the 2nd row, right behind the group of chairs the family of guests sit, so that was nice. 1st day (my birthday) I mainly wandered around Michigan Ave and then Cafe Iberico for dinner and then up to the John Hancock Tower for the view and then back to wandering until I felt I should get back to the hotel. 2nd day was Oprah so I just got up and had breakfast and then in between Oprah and the Lion King (FABULOUS), I wandered the waterfront. I met so many nice people! I went into the bar at Hotel Allegro before the show and met a woman my age who offered to pay for my wine. I wish I would have suggested meeting up after the show (she was going to Mama Mia) but I dashed when I realized the time so I didn't experience any clubs while there. 3rd day I was up early to go to The Field Museum, Museum of S & I and the Shedd Aquarium (all were awesome)! Then I HAD to make it back to Michgan Ave to American Girl Place. I promised my daughter I'd bring back a doll for her. She wouldn't have know about the place except they somehow found out I was coming to Chicago and sent a catalog! I caught the train back to O'Hare from the stop near Marshall Fields so I looked around a little (they also had some scalers dancing down the side of the building that day) and watched the set up for Poi Dog Pondering across the street. That's about all I had time for! I will definitely come back again, I have only great things to say about Chicago
Sep 26th, 2003, 11:49 AM
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Hip!
I am sooo glad you had a blast..you lucked out being at Marshall Fields during their ReGrand Opening!..I heard it was really awsome! Good deal on going to the Hancock..in my opinion..its a much better experience than the Sears Tower because you can have cocktails up there..and the view is spectacular...btw..happy belatedYOu have to come back here when you have the chance...i have more places to recommend..
Speaking of..we are planning to hit Aruba ...ever been?
I am sooo glad you had a blast..you lucked out being at Marshall Fields during their ReGrand Opening!..I heard it was really awsome! Good deal on going to the Hancock..in my opinion..its a much better experience than the Sears Tower because you can have cocktails up there..and the view is spectacular...btw..happy belated
YOu have to come back here when you have the chance...i have more places to recommend..Speaking of..we are planning to hit Aruba ...ever been?
Sep 26th, 2003, 01:21 PM
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Hip! -- No, I've never been to Aruba. I'm sure you'll have a fabulous time! I think our next "big" trip will be to Costa Rica -- our whole itineray was planned pre-9/11 to go the following May and then we cancelled because we just didn't feel good about traveling out of the country. We'll see...I'll definitely check back for more recommendations next time in Chicago and make it a longer trip this time too! Have a GREAT weekend!
Nov 4th, 2003, 10:22 AM
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hipster -- In case you check back on this post...I'm finally reporting back! You know what? We actually ended up staying at the Venetian (not because we thought we wouldn't like TI, but because we decided to take a chance on Priceline and check it out). We did have a spectacular room and a not to be beaten Priceline price, so we were very excited and pleased with the stay. We still have unused airfare tix (will just need to pay the change fee) that we will use by next October, so maybe TI next time. All the reports back sounded great! My friend did very well on the slots so we were able to treat ourselves to great food, and she was also part of the audience participation at Mystere. She's kind of a magnet that way Hope your trip planning to Aruba is going well
Hope your trip planning to Aruba is going well
Nov 4th, 2003, 10:39 AM
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Hey HIp!!!
Glad to hear you had a great time...how was the Venetian??? I really liked it when we checked it out..although the gondola rides were cheesy!)
Aruba is planning well...we are probally going end of march,or 1st week of April....
Where else are you headed this year?
Glad to hear you had a great time...how was the Venetian??? I really liked it when we checked it out..although the gondola rides were cheesy!)
Aruba is planning well...we are probally going end of march,or 1st week of April....
Where else are you headed this year?
Nov 4th, 2003, 11:29 AM
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HIP--The rooms at the Venetian were great and the Casino is beautiful! We had a standard suite because it was through Priceline. Still it was a luxurious 750sq ft. The living room was separate and had a fold out couch/chairs/dining table/large screen tv and mini bar. The bedroom area was nice with 2 beds and another large screen tv. The bathroom was huge with separate vanity separate shower and tub and toilet area (3 phones in one suite)! BUT, we didn't use the living room or TV's even once! All said, a great place for romance or to entertain guests. Being with my best girlfriend and leaving our boyfriends at home, we had neither I had no luck at the Venetian casino and didn't play there after the first day. You're right, the canals are cheesy and I'd probably never take a ride, but I actually enjoy the cheese of watching No trips planned for the rest of this year except our holiday stays with family in Eugene, OR and/or Portland, OR. During the school year I volunteer a lot as well as keep work to 30 hrs/wk which keeps travel at a minimum. Like you though, we're fortunate to have lots to do in our own city I'll be checking in though...
I had no luck at the Venetian casino and didn't play there after the first day. You're right, the canals are cheesy and I'd probably never take a ride, but I actually enjoy the cheese of watching No trips planned for the rest of this year except our holiday stays with family in Eugene, OR and/or Portland, OR. During the school year I volunteer a lot as well as keep work to 30 hrs/wk which keeps travel at a minimum. Like you though, we're fortunate to have lots to do in our own city I'll be checking in though...
