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Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 7 Aug 14, 09:17 AM
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Posted By Diamonddog2801
A good ready reckoner for taxi fares in Las Vegas...

A good ready reckoner for taxi fares in Las Vegas ...just pop your to and from in and it gives you an approximation of the fare...

http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.php?city=LV
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 29 Apr 14, 04:28 PM
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Posted By Diamonddog2801
Not strictly planning advice but 'historical...

Not strictly planning advice but 'historical perspective; fits the bill - this is a question I get asked a lot : What are the old names of where casinos currently stand?

So, taking first the east...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Apr 14, 09:01 AM
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Posted By Diamonddog2801
Thank you very much indeed - my pleasure. I...

Thank you very much indeed - my pleasure.

I probably should re-visit and update it sometime soon.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Aug 13, 10:24 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
Hi I thought I'd sent you a pm Ciano, explaining...

Hi I thought I'd sent you a pm Ciano, explaining all the reasons I think you should choose The Venetian/The Palazzo, but i don't see it in my sent box? Weird.

I'll send another - but the above...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 22 Jun 13, 12:48 PM
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Posted By Diamonddog2801
Just some info regarding The Signature rooms...

Just some info regarding The Signature rooms which some may find useful to refer to :

All odd number rooms have strip views. Of those the one bedrooom suites (those ending with 1 and 21) have...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Feb 13, 11:49 AM
Replies: 163
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Posted By Diamonddog2801
There are two bus services - The Deuce (the...

There are two bus services - The Deuce (the double decker) that stops at most properties on The Strip. Which is great because you get dropped outside, but is slow because it stops everywhere. The...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 18 Sep 12, 03:36 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
Update from the Las Vegas Advisor about the...

Update from the Las Vegas Advisor about the Imperial Palace new name :

IP Name Confirmed: Imperial Palace will henceforward be known as The Quad, Caesars Ent. has revealed. The rebranding will be...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 3 Aug 12, 06:44 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
Not strictly about travel planning but - if you...

Not strictly about travel planning but - if you want to understand the history of Las Vegas (right from its very early origins) this website is, quite simply, by far the best I've ever read on the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Jul 12, 03:06 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
An interesting link to 'The Linq' : ...

An interesting link to 'The Linq' :

http://lasvegasblog.harrahs.com/las-vegas-casinos/caesars-palace/the-linq-vegas-strip-gets-an-infusion-of-wow/

and :
...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Jul 12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
A really good piece about the Neon Boneyard : ...

A really good piece about the Neon Boneyard :

http://www.smartervegas.com/news/articles.aspx?aid=7

There’s the Silver Slipper, Sassy Sally’s and the Letters from the Sahara. Turn a corner and...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 18 Mar 12, 01:03 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
A question I've seen a couple of times is : ...

A question I've seen a couple of times is :

Q:
Are there any establishments that allow you to swim with dolphins or marine fishes?

A:
Surreal as it may seem, being in the middle of the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Mar 12, 04:59 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
For those that like poker (from the Las Vegas...

For those that like poker (from the Las Vegas Advisor) :

Q:
I will be in Las Vegas the week of March 18th with a group of guys, many of whom will be playing a lot of poker. Can you recommend any...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Nov 11, 01:39 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
A good page with insider info on taxis in Las...

A good page with insider info on taxis in Las Vegas:

http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/taxitips.cfm

Very useful.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 27 Nov 11, 04:23 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
Things are a little quiet on here recently, so...

Things are a little quiet on here recently, so here's a very good article from The Guardian - click your way through the individual features and learn some of the 'inside' stuff about Las Vegas :
...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 20 Sep 11, 05:25 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
You're too kind, thank you. when are you...

You're too kind, thank you.

when are you going?
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 May 11, 04:33 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
I haven't looked at this for awhile - I'll try...

I haven't looked at this for awhile - I'll try and go through it over the next month or so and amend as necessary.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Jun 10, 05:24 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
I DO love that 'complimentary' high speed...

I DO love that 'complimentary' high speed internet... at a cost of $10 per day (whether you use it or not). Sweet. :angry:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 May 10, 03:43 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
MGM Mirage continue unabated with their 'resort...

MGM Mirage continue unabated with their 'resort fee' debacle... from the pages of the Las Vegas Advisor:

• May 15, 2010 Resort Fees Kick In: Mandalay Bay and THEhotel's new $15/night Resort Fee...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 21 Apr 10, 04:33 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
A good deal for Treasure Island, via Travelzoo: ...

A good deal for Treasure Island, via Travelzoo:

https://reservations.treasureisland.com/cgi-bin/LANSAWEB?procfun+rn+resnet+res+funcparms+UP%28A2560%29:;mytisb;?/

enter the promo code MYTISB
...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Mar 10, 08:19 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
I would doubt it - but I would confirm that with...

I would doubt it - but I would confirm that with Virgin first?
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Mar 10, 05:15 PM
Replies: 163
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Posted By Diamonddog2801
And spread the word, please! :wave:

And spread the word, please! :wave:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Mar 10, 11:23 AM
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Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
Please sign up: ...

Please sign up:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=102745153097798&ref=mf

! ;) :wave:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 23 Mar 10, 06:28 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
The Luxor already has a 'resort fee' - I think...

The Luxor already has a 'resort fee' - I think it's about $12 per night?

Check if you've factored it into your costs - if not, consider your options?

It is a low, backdoor practice - and not...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 23 Mar 10, 05:46 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
It's just been confirmed that The Mirage is now...

It's just been confirmed that The Mirage is now charging a $15 'resort fee' per night, per room. Plus tax, that's about $17 per night. :erm:

I checked (via the Las Vegas Advisor forum, who...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 25 Feb 10, 08:09 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
Public Holidays in the USA 2010 & 2011 : ...

Public Holidays in the USA 2010 & 2011 :

2010
1 Jan New Year's Day.
18 Jan Martin Luther King Day.
15 Feb Presidents' Day.
31 May Memorial Day.
4 Jul Independence Day.
6 Sep Labor Day.
11...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Feb 10, 07:51 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
A list of hotels charging/not charging 'resort...

A list of hotels charging/not charging 'resort fees' :

Resort Fees. as of 18/12 from Vegas Message Boards

Hotels With No Fees!

ARIA Resort and Casino
Arizona Charlie's (Boulder & Decatur)...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 12 Feb 10, 05:26 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
Sign up to the ticketing agencies mentioned -...

Sign up to the ticketing agencies mentioned - you'll get deals by email. They can often beat anything you can get whilst there. But they are non refundable, so you have to be certain it's right for...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Jan 10, 04:35 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
So what is City Centre in Las Vegas all about?...

So what is City Centre in Las Vegas all about? I'll lead you to this link, to give you an idea of how it all evolved, from start to (nearly) finish :
...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Dec 09, 09:09 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
Thank you. :blush:

Thank you. :blush:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 22 Oct 09, 08:50 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
A great deal from The Venetian/The Palazzo : ...

A great deal from The Venetian/The Palazzo :

http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/c/tag/hBK32hmB7bgTJB7vSP-DOd0m3cB/doc.html?email=peteharris2801@hotmail.com&om_u=octocc

suites from $159 per night, but...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 22 Oct 09, 08:47 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
There's a near 50/50 breakdown of suite ownership...

There's a near 50/50 breakdown of suite ownership at The Signature. 50% owned by The MGM, 50% privately owned.

The suites owned by the MGM are fully serviced - daily.
The suites owned...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 17 Aug 09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
Good deal from Caesar's Palace : ...

Good deal from Caesar's Palace :

http://www.harrahs.com/MakeReservation.do?propCode=CLV&packageCode=ICGOG&KEY=942519-937930&EDID=CCOBU5-42AXF-FD3QLY-2OLQ2U-MC3UJ-v1

From $100 per night, plus...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Aug 09, 07:16 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
MGM Grand from $59 per night: ...

MGM Grand from $59 per night:

https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?host=promo&pid=001&code=INB280

You know, that's about £40 per night, including tax. Amazing price for a great...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Aug 09, 05:07 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
"La Reve" at The Wynn for $79 - $45 off! ...

"La Reve" at The Wynn for $79 - $45 off!

http://entertainment.travelzoo.com/las-vegas-entertainment/628806?ptl=done&rating=&tppct=
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Aug 09, 01:33 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
Yep, that was on offer there last week. It is a...

Yep, that was on offer there last week. It is a good deal but you do have to eat at least a dinner & breakfast buffet for it to be worthwhile. I think it's a really good buffet - but I'm not sure I...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Jul 09, 05:13 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
Monte Carlo72 hour sale : rooms at $49, suites at...

Monte Carlo72 hour sale : rooms at $49, suites at $99 :

http://www.montecarlo.com/offers/2009/07_72hour_saleupdate/index.html
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 15 Jul 09, 05:05 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
More great deals on 5 of the C-D-S shows in Vegas...

More great deals on 5 of the C-D-S shows in Vegas - prices starting from $42 :

http://entertainment.travelzoo.com/las-vegas-entertainment/616508?utm_source=top20_us&utm_medium=email_top20


:d:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Jul 09, 04:35 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
50% off "Ka" or "LOVE" tickets: ...

50% off "Ka" or "LOVE" tickets:

http://www.mirage.com/offers/2009/06_love_ka_cross_promo/index2.html

Great deal!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Jul 09, 05:02 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
$59 rates this summer at Treasure Island: ...

$59 rates this summer at Treasure Island:

https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?host=promo&pid=170&code=09TVLZ

:smile:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 30 Jun 09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 305,639
Posted By Diamonddog2801
The crazy world of construction (Las Vegas...

The crazy world of construction (Las Vegas stylee) described in detail here:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jun/28/practice-building-designs-are-done-hits-wall-fonta/

The Fountainbleu may...
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