I would take Vegas in August any day over east coast summer humidity.

We are from the East Coast. My husband and myself recently returned in June from a week in LV. It was 103 probably cooler than August. Believe me the heat is not the same as the humid heat we have on the East coast. I swear it is far more tolerable. I found it to be at any rate. I complained very little about the heat while I was there. ON the other hand I spent a weekend in Savanah Georgia one summer and it was totally unbearable. The water dripped off while just sitting still. Very hard to take. I would not let it bother you. I would go for it inspite of the heat if the rates were good.

I'm with you, Diann.

Hi All,

This is just my opinion here. I'm from NY and I have been to Vegas in August and DRY heat means nothing becasue HOT is HOT lol. It's even hotter especially if you are from an area that you are not accustomed to 115 degrees of heat (whihc I am not). It was very difficult to enjoy the Strip (for walking and site seeing) you couldn't make it far without being near death. The bottoms of my sneakers got so hot I just couldn't do it anymore. The pools were off limits, you couldn't stay out more than 1/2 hour so it wasn't worth it. Also, I agree on the monorail comments, it does NOT save walking - they are all located in the backs of the hotels and it's a hike to get in and out of each hotel (they are enourmous). A few the signs sent us in circles and it was agonizing. I went again when the temp was 80's and I enjoyed myself and saw so much more. Hope that helps for those of you brave enough to bare the DRY heat.

I gained an appreciation for Gatorade when I spent a week in Vegas in early August.
It is hot, but you can stay indoors or in air conditioned vehicles for most of your time. The Monorail can be a bit of a walk, but it is almost all indoor walking instead of standing on a hot street waiting for a bus.

Even if you do a lot of wandering during the day, many of the casinos or indoor shopping areas on the Strip are in clumps so you don't have to walk very far until you are indoors again.
The longest stretches without a casino or indoor shopping mall are from MGM to the Aladdin/Desert Passage and from NY-NY (perhaps Monte Carlo) to the Bellagio.
If you are downtown, all of the casinos are so close together, it isn't a problem.

If you can sleep during the day and play by night you'll be okay.

Just hop on the "deuce". You can get an all day pass for $5.00 a person and get off and on all day. That is what we did our last day there. They are all air conditioned nicely. Yes hot is hot but I still say as they say here in the East "It ain't the heat it is the humidity." Favorite saying here!! How true is this saying??? VERY TRUE!!

Make sure you drink a lot of water or Gatorade.

If you go to the pool, treat yourself to a cabana so you can get out of the heat - it's well worth it. Reserve well in advance.

Remember to stock up on bottled water as they sell it on the strip at very inflated prices - and you'll pay it gladly if you need it! Anyone know if the Venetian has little fridges in their rooms?

If there isn't a refrigerator in the Venetian rooms, I believe they will bring you one.

I know we had one, just don't know whether it was standard or brought upon request.

I've got a tip on bottled water. I think we got a large bottle (at least a litre) at the ABC store at Desert Passage for a buck. And the Walgreens on the strip are fairly reasonable too for both water and gatorade, in case you forget to stock up.

I've had good success with getting bartenders to refill my water bottle for free, too. I do tip them , though.

The Venetian does have little fridge in the rooms; an honor bar. They tell you when you check in that if you even move something around in the fridge and not partake of anything, you'll be charged.

As to water, if you play the slots or video poker you can order bottles of water instead of drinks. I've even asked for two bottles. I tip the waitress. Of course, the service is quicker in some casinos than others.

Almost forgto - BEWARE bottles of water in your hotel room. "For your convenience" or some other friendly legend will be in big print, while in small type will be a message that you'll be charged $4-$5 per bottle if you actually drink the water.

I'll be at the Venetian from Aug 7-10; anyone else from the board going to be there then?

Me~!

It is extremely H-O-T IN VEGAS!I lived there for about 2 years and moved there in July coming from upstate NY! What a shock to my system LOL>>>>>>I highly suggest LOTS of water(carry a bottle)and dont let anyone tell you it is a dry HEAT!! It is all the same!! It is like putting your head in a pizza oven lolllllsame difference! I would go definitely to the venetian. It is superb there!! Paris rocks too!!
Just bring the sunblock and dont stay in the heat too long!! It is usually 110 around Aug.

It is so hot in Vegas in August that you can feel your legs burning within a few minutes walking in shorts outside - and I already have a tan! Seriously, bring sunblock and maybe a hat. And it helps to find a hotel with either an indoor pool or one that has some shade over it. Otherwise, even in the water, the direct sun is almost too hot to stand. You can always stay inside the AC and take a nap during the hottest part of the day since Vegas nights are nice and it is a 24 hour per day city after all.