NYC, LA & Vegas - March 2017

[abiknox]

Im on a roll, I've just secured car hire ofr the LA / Las Vegas part of the trip.

I took Dibbers advise & booked via Virgin to avoid the one way charge.

We are collection on the 28th March at LAS & dropping of on 5th April at LAS. The price was £257.00 which includes breakdown cover and an additional driver. There is also no one way fee

I have gone for a intermediate SUV so we will likely get some kind of Rav 4 or Jeep.

[abiknox]

Well, I wasn't expecting to book this today but I just had a quick peek at our favourite Premier Inn (Trafford Center West) and it was priced at £34.50 a night for our date in March! I couldn't believe it. I normally have to wait until the sale & then even struggle sometimes to get a good rate at that one. So I booked!

£71.00 for 2 rooms, 1 night.

[abiknox]

I've secured the New York, New York hotel for our time in Vegas. It's on my favourite part of the strip and we got it for an OK price. Again it's cancellable if I can get any better deals near the time.

I have again booked with Expedia & gone through Quido for cash back.

2 rooms for 4 nights, £776.54 (£94.00 cashback).

[abiknox]

So I've been trying to place together a bit of a rough plan. I still have one night of accommodation to sort. Originally I thought we would stop half way between LA & Vegas but having thought about it a bit more I think we would like a bit more time in LA. Therefore, we need a hotel room near (ish) Universal. Ideally I would love to stay at the Hilton Universal City as the location is amazing & the hotel was great last time, its v pricey though see we need to see how our budget plays out. Worst case is going to be all 3 of us sharing a room for the one night, not ideal but we will be speeding minimum time in the room.

Anyhoo, this is how the trip is looking so far!

Friday 24th March 2016

• Drive to Manchester – 4pm
• Check into Premier Inn Traford Centre West
• Dinner at the Trafford Centre

Saturday 25th March 2016

• Fly to JFK – Thomas Cook flight @ 10.30am
• Land at JFK – 2pm
• Taxi to Hotel – Wyndham New Yorker
• Evening @ Times Square
• Dinner @ Juniors Cheesecake
• Climb Top of the Rock

Sunday 26th March 2016

• Ferry past Statue of Liberty
• Walk over Brooklyn Bridge
• Lunch in Brooklyn
• Central park / Shopping
• Drinks @ Dylans Candy Bar
• Climb Empire State Building at dusk
• Dinner @ Heartlands Brewery

Monday 27th March 2016

• General wonder around midtown. Madison Square Garden,
Public Library, Grand Central, Crysler, Rockerfella, Radio City,
Flat Iron ect
• Meet Jon for lunch / drinks
• Free evening to explore wherever we want

Tuesday 28th March 2016

• Walk Highline and Chelsea Markets
• General wonder
• Taxi back to JFK @ 1pm
• Fly to LAX – Jetblue flight @ 3.59pm
• Land @ LAX – 7.31pm
• Collect hire car & drive to Anaheim
• Check into Ayres Hotel Anaheim
• Dinner @ Cheesecake Factory

Wednesday 29th March 2016

• Full day at Disneyland (original Disney Park)
• Late afternoon cocktails at Trader Sams
• Evening @ Downtown Disney
• Dinner @ House of Blues?

Thursday 30th March 2016

• Full day at Disney’s California Adventure
• Evening @ Downtown Disney
• Dinner @ Mexican?

Friday 31st March 2016

• Wake early & drive to Universal Studios
• Full day at park
• Early evening at Walk of Fame
• Dinner in LA or at City Walk (Hard Rock Cafe or Brazilian)
• Check into unknown hotel (share room to allow central / beach
location)?

Saturday 1st April 2016

• Time in LA – Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica, Stars homes
• Drive to Vegas stopping at Primm on the way
• Check into New York, New York hotel
• General south strip wonder
• Dinner anywhere
• Freemont Street

Sunday 2nd April 2016

• General mid strip wonder
• Serendipity for ice cream
• Dinner at Pub in MGM & any show we want to see

Monday 3rd April 2016

• Stratosphere Rides
• North Strip wonder
• Secret Garden again?
• Dinner at Gilleys (Treasure Island)

Tuesday 4th April 2016

• Outlet shopping
• Lunch at Red Rock Casino (buffet from last time)
• Free afternoon for anything missed
• Dinner at Cabo Wabo

Wednesday 5th April 2016

• Free morning for anything missed
• Return car at 11.30
• Fly to Manchester – Thomas Cook flight @ 1.55pm

Thursday 6th April 2016

• Land back in UK @ 7.55am
• Drive home & sleep 

[florida girl]

Sounds like a great trip.

[nicnicdisney]

Is it proper sad that I squealed when I saw this, not sure how I missed it. Fabulous planning as per usual and sounds like you have some amazing things planned. I love your trippies so much so can't wait to read more. Yay!

[happytraveller]

Originally Posted by nicnicdisney

Is it proper sad that I squealed when I saw this, not sure how I missed it. Fabulous planning as per usual and sounds like you have some amazing things planned. I love your trippies so much so can't wait to read more. Yay!

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Well I'm sad too then I'm so excited as I'm doing Vegas and LA in the same time frame,well 3rd till 13th April. Lovely to see all of your plans coming together Abi

[k4ti3-x]

Also a bit sad - got too excited when I saw this pre-trip! Congratulations on the new house Your trip sounds amazing - exactly what I'm hoping to plan with my friends late next year if funds allow it. You've got some great deals on those flights and car hire. Excited to read along as your plan more

[NewtoOrlando]

All looks fab and I am so jealous! Am desperate to go to Vegas but hubby wont budge on the idea! Never think to look at Thomas Cook for long haul flight only... very interesting!

[abiknox]

Originally Posted by florida girl

Sounds like a great trip.

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Thanks! Hopefully it will be one to remember for my MIL as she doesn't travel too much.

Originally Posted by nicnicdisney

Is it proper sad that I squealed when I saw this, not sure how I missed it. Fabulous planning as per usual and sounds like you have some amazing things planned. I love your trippies so much so can't wait to read more. Yay!

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Eeeek, that's so lovely to hear! I write these trippys for myself really but the fact other people enjoy reading them is lovely

Originally Posted by happytraveller

Well I'm sad too then I'm so excited as I'm doing Vegas and LA in the same time frame,well 3rd till 13th April. Lovely to see all of your plans coming together Abi

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Oooh, wave if you spot me! So exciting, what are your plans when there? Are you writing a PT?

Originally Posted by k4ti3-x

Also a bit sad - got too excited when I saw this pre-trip! Congratulations on the new house Your trip sounds amazing - exactly what I'm hoping to plan with my friends late next year if funds allow it. You've got some great deals on those flights and car hire. Excited to read along as your plan more

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Thanks I'm really happy with the price we have for the flights but would love to get a better deal on hotels, especially in Vegas as I know you can get super bargains. Looking forward to your trippy if you're writing one! Have you done a pre trippy for it? ...Off to have a look!

Originally Posted by NewtoOrlando

All looks fab and I am so jealous! Am desperate to go to Vegas but hubby wont budge on the idea! Never think to look at Thomas Cook for long haul flight only... very interesting!

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Thomas Cook have come through for us a couple of times with keen pricing. Their check in organisation could use some improvement but the actual flights have been great.

Keep pushing on the Vegas idea with your hubby, it's a love / hate place but one everybody should see I think! I adore it