Darrell and I go to Las Vegas yearly. Usually around the last two weeks of April, and for a week each time. Most people don't like to spend a whole week in one certain destination, but I'm the type that would rather spend a long time in one place, than to spend a short time hopping around. I don't want to miss anything, and if I'm hopping around from town to town, I'll for sure miss something.
We usually stay at the Jockey Club located on the strip, just between the Bellagio and the Cosmopolitan, and across from Planet Hollywood.
This place is perfect for us since it's located where it is, doesn't sit directly on the strip and is a non-gaming casino. While it would be nice to be able to sneak down and play some slots while my honey sleeps in, in the mornings, it's nice to not have to fight your way through smokey crowds to go to bed when I want to.
The Jockey Club is a Condo/Suite/Resort type location, so it's a little more family-friendly than some casinos, plus it's so much quieter. But, don't think for one moment that you'll get gypped on hospitality! I book directly with one person EVERY year. Johnny Hul is an amazing asset to the Jockey Club and always is so wonderful to work with when it comes to our stay. He makes note of our preferences, is always quick to answer any email or question I may have, and is always accommodating. Also, I've noticed that over the past 3 stays, Tess has always checked me in. She's also just as accommodating and is always a friendly face after a long flight.
The Jockey Club has 1 & 2 bedroom suites, as well as studio suites. They all have a kitchen, a bed and usually a pull out sofa as well. They still do daily cleaning, making the bed, straightening up sort of stuff, and request that you only place necessary towels to be laundered in the baskets. We can usually use the same towels for a couple of days, but we always get new rags. And they still change the sheets once a week. Seriously y'all. If you're looking for a great place to stay, I definitely recommend the Jockey Club.
And seriously... Who doesn't want THIS to be your view in Vegas? I was lucky enough to wake up to this and go to sleep to this. Every day. Literally. This was taken from my window. The fountains are my absolute favorite thing about Vegas to be honest. I could just pop-a-squat in front of the Bellagio and be perfectly happy. Alas, I still have to work, and while I'm actually there, Darrell likes to do stuff. (so do I, I suppose) Good news? The Jockey Club has a webcam so you can watch them from home. Or the office... or wherever! When it gets really close to our trip, I find myself watching it more and more. :)
Last year, Darrell and I went to the Tournament of Kings at Excalibur.
Basically, if you're familiar with the Dixie Stampede in Branson, MO, then this is the same thing, but with knights and horses. You're sat in a "country" you cheer your country on, and you eat with your fingers. :) My honey is in to knights and armour and all, so it was a fun thing for him. I enjoyed to too, food and all! I suggest doing this you've got an open night while there, or if you're going with kids. Tickets aren't too terrible, and if you're like us, you can get it for FREE! That's right, I said free.
Facebook has a game called MyVegas Slots. It's basically a slot machine that you can collect coins to play with (for free) and you rack up Loyalty Points. When you're ready, you cash in the LP's for free stuff within the MLife properties and their affiliates! things range anywhere from free desert at certain restaurants, to free stays and free meals. They have also brought on a couple of really nice affilates as well. This year, we'll be getting our 5 day Monorail tickets for FREE! ($38.75 value/ea) Anyway, I'm not here to sell you on playing those damned Facebook games that everyone sends all those pesky invites for (I promise I only send them to people I know that play), but if you're looking to save some dough on your next trip there, I'd suggest at least looking it over.
This year, we've decided to see Elton John at Cesar's! WHOO-HOO!
I can't wait! Every time I've been in Vegas, it's been an off week for Elton. This time... it works! I'm very excited to finally see Sir Elton, and I expect it to be so much better than I ever imagined! LOL. We're about 8 rows back from the stage... Can't get any better!
I also hoped to see Britney (Bitch) while we were there too...
She's across the street from our hotel at Planet Hollywood this year and while I'd love a meet and greet too... it seems she's sold out directly from Ticketmaster. While I know this girl has gone off the deep end lately, once a fan, always a fan. I'd love to see her. I'm not going to break my back to see her, but I think it'd be fun. Maybe next year if she's still in her residency. Fun Fact: Britney is the youngest artist to take up residency in Las Vegas. (according to Jordan Miller with http://www.breatheheavy.com/)
I'm also excited about going to Tiffany's. (as always) We make it a point to visit a Tiffany's whenever we're around one since they don't have them in dear old Oklahoma. A couple of years ago I purchased a cupcake pendant for my current Tiffany's necklace I already had,
and then my necklace broke. :-/ I've sent it off to be repaired, and I expect it back in a week or so. Plenty of time to be able to wear it in Vegas again. This year, I'm going for a poker chip pendant, I think.
Darrell has challenged me with an incentive to lose weight. He's offered to pay me $10 per pound lost, by the time we leave for Las Vegas, to spend at Tiffany's. Now, I know our trip is only 5 1/2 weeks away, so I probably won't lose that much, but, I'll add it to my budget so that I can buy my poker chip. :)
That's my post on Vegas for now, I hope you've enjoyed it, as well as the Weigh in Wednesday break. I'll be back with more info on the challenge with Adie as well as the starting weights and measurements later this week. Wish me luck and Happy Hump Day!
Vegas sounds so dreamy and exotic! I've never been, but not sure I'd want to go. I can barely handle the crowds on a summer's day at Universal Studios in Orlando FL. I imagine that it is similar, except maybe 100-fold because of the size!
ReplyDeleteI have full confidence you'll bank some Tiffany's money before your trip!
Always enjoy reading your posts! :-)