Helpful Links

Stargazer · 07-28-2005, 10:24 PM

I thought since everyone is on their own for hotels, these links might be helpful for Vegas Virgins like myself.

This one shows where all the hotels/attraction/and airport are located

http://www.vegas.com/map.html

This one has the monorail map
http://www.lvmonorail.com/ride_02_routemap_pop.html

Maybe if anyone else has any helpful links, they could post them here so they don't clutter up the attendee thread.

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Wolf · 07-29-2005, 12:43 AM

For booking hotels, I've found http://www.expedia.com and http://www.travelocity.com have rates much lower than the hotel websites.

The Sahara is the hotel that most of us are staying at. You don't have to stay at that hotel if you don't want to. There are other hotels nearby that you can choose from.

queenb · 07-29-2005, 08:05 AM

http://www.vegas.com/transportation/monorails.html
This map shows some of the free trams and monorails you can use in addition to the one you have to pay for.
http://www.bell-trans.com/vehicle_trolley_map.htm
This one is for the trolley that goes up and down the strip every 15 minutes.
http://frommers.com/destinations/lasvegas/
has descriptions and ratings of just about every attraction, restaurant, hotel, casino and so forth plus message boards about Vegas.
This site is from one of the biggest publishers of travel guides, and the information is almost identical to what you'd get at a bookstore for $18.99 or so!
I've been out there quite a bit for days and weeks at a time too, and been in most every hotel and casino, and know my way around so if anyone gets disoriented, confused or just wonders about something and can't find what they want online, pm me and it's quite possible I might be able to share some info. Not trying to be a smartass, I'd just like to be helpful if I can.

phat32 · 07-29-2005, 04:23 PM

For flights: www.mobissimo.com

Goes out to all the travel sites and fetches prices on your itinerary, so you don't have to go from site to site.

Vegas for the (ahem) thrifty: www.cheapovegas.com. I've pointed them out before somewhere on this board, but it's worth pointing out again: their trip reports are hilarious...but be warned: very unFoRTlike language and humor ahead.

Igotalife · 07-29-2005, 04:37 PM

That site is fun Phat! Thanks for posting that link...I love the "Cheap Sleep" section...

"hang out at the bar and chat up the prostitutes" was on one review

Too funny!

***John*** · 07-29-2005, 07:55 PM

Another site that will give you the cheapest airfares (I've posted this in other places around here, but still love it). www.itasoftware.com

***John*** · 07-29-2005, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Igotalife

"hang out at the bar and chat up the prostitutes" was on one review

Too funny!

Let me guess... Golden Nugget? Well, at least, that's what people were doing at 4am when I was there.

Igotalife · 08-23-2005, 09:43 PM

I found this site that lists a few outdoorsy sightseeing excursions in case anyone was interested. http://www.cityguide.travel-guides.c...Excursions.asp

And if you don't like the "guided tour" stuff and prefer to make your own adventure, I also found this one for "off the beaten path" stuff with insider/locals tips on stuff:

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel...-C-1.html#tips

Uncle David · 09-06-2005, 05:37 AM

Here's a link you should all consider.

http://www.luvitfrozencustard.com/

Uncle David · 09-06-2005, 05:43 AM

While I'm at it... here's another.

http://www.eldoradocanyonminetours.com/

07-28-2005, 10:24 PM	#1
Stargazer RESIDENT JEDI MASTER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: On a Rocky Mountain High Age: 32 Posts: 11,570	Helpful Links I thought since everyone is on their own for hotels, these links might be helpful for Vegas Virgins like myself. This one shows where all the hotels/attraction/and airport are located http://www.vegas.com/map.html This one has the monorail map http://www.lvmonorail.com/ride_02_routemap_pop.html Maybe if anyone else has any helpful links, they could post them here so they don't clutter up the attendee thread. __________________ "Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter."- Yoda "I'll just see where Providence takes me and try to look like I got there confidently." - Craig Ferguson

07-29-2005, 12:43 AM	#2
Wolf Combat Missions Fan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas, of course! Posts: 7,916	For booking hotels, I've found http://www.expedia.com and http://www.travelocity.com have rates much lower than the hotel websites. The Sahara is the hotel that most of us are staying at. You don't have to stay at that hotel if you don't want to. There are other hotels nearby that you can choose from. __________________ Katrina Disaster Relief: How to give or get help in Texas/Southwest region. Donate to The Humane Society of the United States disaster relief and to the ASPCA. Our four-legged friends need our help too. Last edited by Wolf; 07-29-2005 at 12:52 AM.

07-29-2005, 08:05 AM	#3
queenb Ms Smarty Britches Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in the corner with the bad children Age: 47 Posts: 4,367	http://www.vegas.com/transportation/monorails.html This map shows some of the free trams and monorails you can use in addition to the one you have to pay for. http://www.bell-trans.com/vehicle_trolley_map.htm This one is for the trolley that goes up and down the strip every 15 minutes. http://frommers.com/destinations/lasvegas/ has descriptions and ratings of just about every attraction, restaurant, hotel, casino and so forth plus message boards about Vegas. This site is from one of the biggest publishers of travel guides, and the information is almost identical to what you'd get at a bookstore for $18.99 or so! I've been out there quite a bit for days and weeks at a time too, and been in most every hotel and casino, and know my way around so if anyone gets disoriented, confused or just wonders about something and can't find what they want online, pm me and it's quite possible I might be able to share some info. Not trying to be a smartass, I'd just like to be helpful if I can. __________________ Never trust a woman who wears mauve, whatever her age may be, or a woman over thirty-five who is fond of pink ribbons. It always means that they have a history. //Oscar Wilde Ease America's dependance on foreign oil-sign the petition http://drillheredrillnow.com Last edited by queenb; 07-29-2005 at 08:14 AM.

07-29-2005, 04:23 PM	#4
phat32 ...of the Shattered Sun Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Breaking into Dalaran Posts: 2,285	For flights: www.mobissimo.com Goes out to all the travel sites and fetches prices on your itinerary, so you don't have to go from site to site. Vegas for the (ahem) thrifty: www.cheapovegas.com. I've pointed them out before somewhere on this board, but it's worth pointing out again: their trip reports are hilarious...but be warned: very unFoRTlike language and humor ahead. __________________ Paladin, Knight of the Silver Hand, Ombudsperson of the King's Knights Guild "A paladin never compromises."

07-29-2005, 04:37 PM	#5
Igotalife MIA, RIP, or Busy... Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,909	That site is fun Phat! Thanks for posting that link...I love the "Cheap Sleep" section... "hang out at the bar and chat up the prostitutes" was on one review Too funny! __________________ A Bachelor fan til it dies a slow death and oddly enough, A Rock of Love fan...finest hair extensions from Europe and all. ;-)

07-29-2005, 07:55 PM	#6
*John* The race is back! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: On the mat Age: 37 Posts: 40,376 Blog Entries: 1	Another site that will give you the cheapest airfares (I've posted this in other places around here, but still love it). www.itasoftware.com

08-23-2005, 09:43 PM	#8
Igotalife MIA, RIP, or Busy... Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,909	I found this site that lists a few outdoorsy sightseeing excursions in case anyone was interested. http://www.cityguide.travel-guides.c...Excursions.asp And if you don't like the "guided tour" stuff and prefer to make your own adventure, I also found this one for "off the beaten path" stuff with insider/locals tips on stuff: http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel...-C-1.html#tips __________________ A Bachelor fan til it dies a slow death and oddly enough, A Rock of Love fan...finest hair extensions from Europe and all. ;-) Last edited by Igotalife; 08-23-2005 at 09:54 PM.

09-06-2005, 05:37 AM	#9
Uncle David Fight on Zac! Join Date: May 2005 Location: On the edge Posts: 3,380	Here's a link you should all consider. http://www.luvitfrozencustard.com/

09-06-2005, 05:43 AM	#10
Uncle David Fight on Zac! Join Date: May 2005 Location: On the edge Posts: 3,380	While I'm at it... here's another. http://www.eldoradocanyonminetours.com/