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24 Nov 07, 05:12 PM |
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Viva Las Vegas, Spice and Cowboys pre trip
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Me Dissuziq – Age old enough to know better, WDW nut, works hard, plays hard and addicted to organising. Brother Dave – Age younger than me doesn’t let me forget it! , Chief Dibb Mickey taker but loves WDW. Unusual for brother and sister to get on but we both love WDW and try to go away whether in a group or just a family trip at least once a Year. This trip to Las Vegas initiated by a wet Sunday afternoon, boredom, the internet and both having the same week off at the beginning of December. Brother Dave thought shopping for Christmas in the USA would be a good idea due to the $ rate so we looked for holidays to NYC, unfortunately so did everyone else think it was a good idea and the hotels were expensive and flights were few and far between. Next idea having been to Las Vegas two years ago I had a look at Expedia to check out the prices flights hotels etc and came up a lot better offers than were available in NYC. Planning Las Vegas for 4 nights Sunday to Thursday. Flights BMI Direct flights to Las Vegas from Manchester Terminal 3 Sunday 9th December Returning to Manchester 14th December 2007. Hotel Mandalay Bay, with special offer package deluxe twin booked Flight and hotel all booked with Expedia. Sunday 9th December Travel to Manchester Airport a two Hour drive from Cumbria but straight down the M6. Hopefully arrive at Terminal 3 car park by 6-6.30am booked short stay car park through holiday extras walking distance to terminal. Arrive at Las Vegas at 11.50 am Take taxi to the hotel depending on queues as Expedia offer included Shuttle but reading about the terminal you have to go to terminal 1 to find the shuttle buses. Tempted to book Mama Mia for first night as this is in the hotel complex and not to far to travel if tired. Not booked yet. Have tickets to pick up for Tuesday from box office. Monday 10th December Breakfast Hotel Bayside Buffet Shopping, Caesars Palace and Fashion Show mall, could go to the Cowboy Christmas Show for some special presents for Friends? Evening tickets for NFR Rodeo Finals at the Thomas & Mack Center. Tuesday 11th December Breakfast Paris Village Buffet Shark reef at Mandalay Bay and Lion Habitat at MGM more shopping Evening tickets to see the Spice Girls at the Mandalay Bay. Wednesday 12th December Sightseeing shopping anything we fancy doing. Evening may book tickets for one of the Cirque shows. Thursday 13th December Packing last look around LV Flight at 1.40, taxi to Airport (10 minute away) Friday 14th December 7.40am return to Sunny Manchester and drive back to Cumbria
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24 Nov 07, 05:20 PM |
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Wow you guys have just got it all sussed i am so jealous
Have a fab time you lucky pair you
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24 Nov 07, 05:55 PM |
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sounds great, we were in Vegas in Feb & loved it.
We used a shuttle to get to our hotel & found them straight outside of airport doors.
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25 Nov 07, 08:29 AM |
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You are more organised than we are. We go on the 6th december and so far on our itinerary are Tom Jones and Mamma Mia, with some shopping in between. I can't wait now to go. Hope you have a great time.
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25 Nov 07, 12:25 PM |
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Oooh - I am jealous - I love Vegas and would love to go back - there is so much to do.
We thought the Wynn did the best, best, bestest buffet ever - if you have time - and we did try a few - buffets that is! have a brilliant time... |
27 Nov 07, 12:19 AM |
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OMG I better get booking. We are staying at the MB too from 8-14/12/07 and the only thing booked so far is Tina and Tony's wedding for the 12th. Hoping to book within the next few days Phantom for the 10th and Grand Canyon helicopter tour/ ranch for 9th (my 40th). I'm sooo jealous about Spice Girl tickets - I wanted to go but DH and 2 friends said absolutely not. Maybe I'll be able to stand outside and listen!
Have a great holiday and might see you there. |
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27 Nov 07, 08:45 PM |
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Captain Nemo have you tried travelzoo.com for the phantom tickets? There is an offer on at the moment for tickets in december for money off but the offer finishes on the 30/11/07. Hope this helps.
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30 Nov 07, 10:41 AM |
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Wow! Looks a great itinerary. I would definitely take a taxi to the Mandalay Bay rather than mess around with lugging cases across terminals. It's only a short distance, you can see the airport from The Strip.
We flew BMI from Manchester - Chicago on our trip and they didn't disappoint. Have a great time ! Peter
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6 Dec 07, 06:53 AM |
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I'm going to see the Spice Girls too! I have worn my poor hubbie down and he finally agreed to go and I managed to get my friends to go too- although my friend hasn't had the courage yet to tell her hubbie that he is going to see them. Apparently he has never been to a concert before - imagine the ribbing he is going to get from his mates when they learn his first ever concert is the Spice Girls.
Re :- Phantom tried to book the tickets on Travelzoo but couldn't complete because they wanted US or Canadian address (according to DH) but will book when we get there. Roll on the weekend |
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6 Dec 07, 08:20 PM |
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Captain Nemo I cannot wait either, I have been sooo busy at work not had time to think, I have now put all my stuff together, tickets etc and confirmations and I am now ready for the spice girls, I was amazed that the tickets are still available, I would not worry that you could not get Phantom tickets as I've been told by a USA work collegue that show tickets are often cheaper there especially as when I am going most people will be there to see the Rodeo.
Have a great time in Vegas
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