Couple of my friends are getting married in feb so we decided to head to Las Vegas. It wasn't entirely as I pictured it. I figured it would more classy like I saw in the ocean's series(11,12,13), but it was still good enough. Lots lights, lots good looking people, and million ways to loose your money.
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hereStayed in Planet Hollywood(formerly Alladin). It was a 3 start hotel right on the strip so it was a pretty good spot. It wasn't as pricey as the others. It came up to $600 for 3 night. Four of us had 2 queens so it was good enough. We had a dress worn by "Elizabeth Berkley" from showgirls showcased in our room. Nice :)
Day 1:
12 PM: Went to Paris buffet in Paris hotel($15).
1 PM: Gambled - Black jack and Roulette - Won $140, quit while I was ahead.
2 PM: Walked a lot
4 PM: I think we checked out treasure island, we wanted to see the free "Pirate show". Show was closed until Dec 25th 2007 :(
5 PM: Tried to see the free Volcano show at mirage - was closed on day because of wind. :(
6 PM: Stratosphere - $10 to get to the top - Nice view of vegas as the lights came on. Got on a ride called "Insanity". I must be insane. I will not get on it again.
7 PM: On the way back to hotel, we check out the water show right in front of the Bellagio. Happens every 15-30 minutes in the evenings. It was OK. It just a 3-4 minute show.
9PM: Freshened up and hit the street.
10PM: Went to a show called "Crazy horse"($60) in MGM. My blog is PG so i wont get into the details. Email me if you want more details :)
12AM: You know what we did after that.
Day 2:
12 PM: Buffet at Gandhi restaurant($15). Took cab. Decent food. But nothing to die for, so don't go.
2 PM: Check out New York, New York hotel. Gambled, lost a LOT.
5 PM: Saw a basked ball game in a pub.
6 PM: Came back and freshened up.
9 PM:. Went to Ceasars and Bellagio and gambled again, hehe.
12 AM: You know what we did.
Day 3 : My flight was at night
1. We gave our bags to the bell boys in out hotel. They tag them and give us a receipt so we can collect it any time.( Just give them a tip )
2. Buffet at Spice market($20) in Planet Hollywood. Loved it. One of the best buffets I've been to. If you stayed there take a receipt from the hotel. You will get a discount.
3. Checked out Planet Hollywood and Ballys. I stuck to black jack on the machines so I wont loose much. I actually won, only $10. Its not as thrilling as loosing a 100 dollars.
FOR THE FIRST TIMER - TIPS:
1. Take up to %500 in cash even before you fly. YOU WILL NOT FIND YOUR BANK ATM's THERE. Every ATM charges 3-5 dollars per transaction.
2. Keep a lot of $1 bills. Atleast 10. You will have to tip a lot of people.
3. Once you get your chips at a table in a casino, exchange a $5 chip for five $1 chips so that you can tip the waitress or the person hosting your table.
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