Back from Vegas Highs & Lows

[ayles300]

Glad you had a fab time and from your countdown all go for next year it looks.
Always wanted to go to vegas and SF but was waiting till kids are grown up but was reading a trip report of somebodys today and they took kids and seems to of got on fine,you've said they make kids welcome so hopefully in a few years.
If you know the dates for Daytona 500 would you be able to let me know,as cant seem to find the date, thanks Emma.

[Ebony]

Originally Posted by daytonababe

We did Peepshow last yr which was fun, but we didnt do any this yr, tbh we did that much in the day and it was so hot the kids were worn out so wouldnt have enjoyed the shows much.

We only had one buffet in Vegas this yr and that was a breakfast buffet at South Point, its off the main strip area so was much cheaper $8.99 each but it was really good ,with a excellant choice of food. In previous yrs we've eaten at the Flamingo and always enjoyed it... But i find Buffets quite expensive when there are 4 of us, and the kids have to pay adult prices yet eat very little so not really worth it.

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Thanks for answering - DH likes the Breakfast Buffets and as it seems there are so many to Choose from, I thought I would ask you, as you have just come home.
We have now booked Jersey Boys and we will see while we are there, if we fancy any others.

[daytonababe]

Originally Posted by ayles300

Glad you had a fab time and from your countdown all go for next year it looks.
Always wanted to go to vegas and SF but was waiting till kids are grown up but was reading a trip report of somebodys today and they took kids and seems to of got on fine,you've said they make kids welcome so hopefully in a few years.
If you know the dates for Daytona 500 would you be able to let me know,as cant seem to find the date, thanks Emma.

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I dont know that is been announced officially yet but its definately on the 24th Feb next yr.

I'm 99% sure we are going back to Phoenix and Vegas next yr one reason being the race tickets for both races cost us $640 in total... for Daytona speedweeks i'm looking at $2100 prehaps a little more.Daytona/Orlando with the racing and parks always costs around 9500 pounds (no pound sign on my lappy) Phoenix and Vegas comes in around 3000 cheaper big difference, and tbh as along as we get to see some racing i'm not overly fussed where we go.

If you take away the gambling from Vegas its really no different to any other city and people dont think twice about taking kids to Boston/New York etc... Ok there's a few vans going up the strip with pics of girls on (but there bits are covered) but you walk along a beach in Tenerife and you'd see more exposed flesh. We was talking to a english man who moved over to Vegas a number of years ago (he owns a sweetshop in one of the outlets) and he says the locals would love a theme park built nr the strip to bring in more families but its finding the funding to do it.
But they are building a huge big wheel near the Luxor, it was started on last week no idea when it will be finished tho.

[daytonababe]

Originally Posted by Ebony

Thanks for answering - DH likes the Breakfast Buffets and as it seems there are so many to Choose from, I thought I would ask you, as you have just come home.
We have now booked Jersey Boys and we will see while we are there, if we fancy any others.

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Most hotels have buffets but like i said imo they are pricey compared to the ones in Florida, yes the choice / quality is better, but i'd rather eat in Dennys for half the price.

I wouldnt recommend the Excaliber though , we ate there last yr and it was disgusting it was that bad we walked out and went over to Subway at Gameworks.

[KFJames]

Originally Posted by daytonababe

I'll make a start on it next week :-)

Vegas is definately a place he can shop till he drops, what sort of things does he like? My son is into D&C and Fox clothing and he got some real bargains from both the outlets.

Ross dress for less also had trendy clothes at bargain prices.

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He is after Hollister & Super Dry. I know there is a Hollister in Vegas but not sure about Super Dry?

[daytonababe]

Originally Posted by KFJames

He is after Hollister & Super Dry. I know there is a Hollister in Vegas but not sure about Super Dry?

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Ah he is in luck.. a new Superdry store has opened up in the Fashion Show Mall, i think its the only one in Vegas (possibly even America at this point) But having looked in it briefly i thought it was pretty expensive tbh.

[judyjude]

I'm looking forward to reading your trip reports.
Did you go to the outlet store? if so is it worth a visit. Also what are your recommendations for eating out. Thanks

[ayles300]

Originally Posted by daytonababe

I dont know that is been announced officially yet but its definately on the 24th Feb next yr.

I'm 99% sure we are going back to Phoenix and Vegas next yr one reason being the race tickets for both races cost us $640 in total... for Daytona speedweeks i'm looking at $2100 prehaps a little more.Daytona/Orlando with the racing and parks always costs around 9500 pounds (no pound sign on my lappy) Phoenix and Vegas comes in around 3000 cheaper big difference, and tbh as along as we get to see some racing i'm not overly fussed where we go.

If you take away the gambling from Vegas its really no different to any other city and people dont think twice about taking kids to Boston/New York etc... Ok there's a few vans going up the strip with pics of girls on (but there bits are covered) but you walk along a beach in Tenerife and you'd see more exposed flesh. We was talking to a english man who moved over to Vegas a number of years ago (he owns a sweetshop in one of the outlets) and he says the locals would love a theme park built nr the strip to bring in more families but its finding the funding to do it.
But they are building a huge big wheel near the Luxor, it was started on last week no idea when it will be finished tho.

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Thanks for info.
That surprises me being cheaper than Orlando, just thought as further away would be dearer and races would be the same price, will look into going there in a few years time.
Thanks again Emma.

[Guest]

Sound like you had a great time Jackie

thanks for the fb pics, the ones of the Tropicana especially, looks great clean and spacious xxxx

[daytonababe]

Originally Posted by judyjude

I'm looking forward to reading your trip reports.
Did you go to the outlet store? if so is it worth a visit. Also what are your recommendations for eating out. Thanks

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I went to both outlets in Vegas, and yes we like them both, the South one is all undercover very similar to what Belz used to be like, the North one is outdoors, laid out like the Premium Outlets. What sort of things do you like to eat?

Originally Posted by ayles300

Thanks for info.
That surprises me being cheaper than Orlando, just thought as further away would be dearer and races would be the same price, will look into going there in a few years time.
Thanks again Emma.

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Nope Daytona is by far the most expensive race to go to.. We pay $150 each for the 500... Phoenix cost me $190 in total for both days racing for all of us.. Our Phoenix hotel was around $125 per night, equal hotel in Daytona can be anywhere from $250-$400 per night.

Race ticket prices vary between tracks but ISC tracks (Daytona etc rarely have decent discounts) where are the other tracks do.