Find good prices on Las Vegas hotel air packages
June 9, 2009 by Trent Roberts
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Getting a great deal on a Las Vegas package does not meanbooking a hotel hours away from the action or putting up with sub-standard food and accommodation! Ideally you want to stay at great hotels right in the middle of the action offering fantastic service and high standards, but simply paying less for the privilege!
The most obvious and effective strategy for finding cheal Las vegas packages is simply to visit Vegas at off-peak times. Las Vegas in the middle of the week can be absurdly cheap a slong as there are no conventions or major events such as poker tournaments. Rooms can be up to 300% cheaper midweek and in addition you will often find table limits are less and reservations for restaurant tables and shows are much easier to come by.
Secondly, always compare rates at different hotels and resorts. Information is power and the more you have the cheaper rates you will find. Travel costs can be a large part of your Vegas vacation if you stay in a hotel miles from the strip. All those taxi/bus charges can really add up over a few days or weeks. Far better to pay slightly more for the hotel and be within walking distance of all the major attractions on the strip. Check out hotels such as Harrah’s, the Flamingo, Bill’s Gambling Hall, Imperial Palace and Bally’s hotel for cheap rates and central locations.
Join one of the many gambling clubs such as the Total Rewards Slots Club (Harrah’s) or The Players Club (MGM Mirage). These clubs offer frequent events and promotions including discounted meals and accomodation. Also register with as many hotels and resorts on the strip as possible and get on their mailing lists. They will then let you know of any upcoming special promotions when they need to fill rooms during quiet periods.
You could also consider the idea of staying in old downtown Las Vegas. The real Vegas with cheap food, rooms and low limit gambling.
Finally be patient and flexible in your approach, don’t accept the first half decent offer you find – keep searching for even better deals. Be prepared to change your preferred arrival/departure dates to benefit from any special offers or promotions you may find.
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Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
May 25, 2009 by Trent Roberts
Filed under Las Vegas Hotels
The Mirage hotel in Las Vegas is one of those htoels where you can say to yourself – OMG I could spend the whole vacation here without ever having to leave the hotel! Built back in 1989, with over 3000 guest rooms. Even amongst the exclusive collection of hotels along the strip in Las Vegas the Mirage is right up there with the very best Vegas has to offer.
Amentities include everything you can think of – plus some you probably can’t! Casino, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Spa, DVD/VCR, Barber/Hair Stylist, Conference Facilities, Broadband Access in room, Restaurants, Concierge Services and Uniformed Security on Site. All 3000+ rooms feature Air Conditioning, Refrigerator, Iron, Direct Dial Telephone, TV with cable/satellite, Safe, Whirlpool bath and Mini-Bar.
Located right in the heart of the vibrant Las Vegas strip, the Mirage Las Vegas hotel complex is close to all the sights you will wish to see. So if you do decide to leave the hotel complex, all the other incredible Vegas attractions are within walking distance.
One of the most amazing features of the Mirage is the exotic animal habitat which includes Siberian white tigers, white lions, leopards, panthers and a 20,000 gallon aquarium.
The atrium of the Mirage Las Vegas is designed as an indoor rainforest with 60-foot palm trees, lush tropical flowers and glorious indoor waterfalls. There are restaurants, bars, lounges and entertainment to suit all interests such as numerous shopping boutiques and even an adults only “Bare Pool” with it’s own D.J. and full V.I.P. treatment.
Be sure to catch the at Just outside the Mirage is the famous erupting volcano. A stunning visual display of volcanic eruptions complete with a world-class soundtrack.
If you like everything under one roof, the Mirage Las Vegas is the hotel for you. Even if you eventually get bored with the offerings at the Mirage, everything else you’ll want to see and experience is within walking distance, so the Mirage comes out on top either way.
Las Vegas Orleans Hotel Review
May 14, 2009 by Trent Roberts
Filed under Las Vegas Hotels
The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas offers an exciting and luxurious experience with around 2000 high standards rooms and suites. Even the standard rooms are large at over 500 ft.² and feature WiFi Internet access, 24-hour room service and are available in both smoking and non-smoking guises. The larger executive suites offer over 900 ft.² of space and feature garden tubs with outstanding views and luxury fitments.
The Orleans hotel has its own 850 seat showroom theatre which is home to jazz musicians, rock bands and comedians and special deals for the theatre can be a bit longer to rooms as a package. The hotel lounge also offers entertainment in the form of karaoke and cabaret.
The gambling options in the Orleans hotel include all the casino favourites such as slots, poker, keno and roulette. Huge flatscreen TVs in the sports book lounge offer an exciting environment for race viewing and betting with seating for up to 125 people.
There are 14 different dining options that will appeal to all taste buds. The food court serves a screen, pizza and coffee and the hotel also has a TGI Fridays restaurant, Subway and a Fuddruckers. As if that wasn’t enough there is a Don Miguel’s Mexican restaurant, a KOJI Sushi Bar, French Market Buffet, Big Al’s Oyster Bar, Prime Rib Loft, and the Canal Street restaurant.
The Orleans hotel also has its own 18-screen movie theater, a Spa offering a wide range of massage, skin care, and rejuvenation treatmentsand a Beauty Salon.
This cool hotel even has its own Bowling Alley with 70 lanes, a pro shop and a video arcade. Family friendly activities are available in the activity center which has an indoor play structure, free arcade games, Wii, Playstation 2, art center, and interactive toys. Children are supervised by trained and certified staff for up to five hours per day.




