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VR Code R6P · 01-25-2014, 01:14 PM

Watch out for the resort fees in Vegas, unless you are into the stuff that is offered (check the hotels website as to what is included). I ended up getting charged $280 on two rooms, for 5 days!! ($25.00/day, plus tax.) The only thing we used in the "resort fee" part of the stay was printing our boarding passes for the flight home! I have read online since, that some hotels will allow you to opt out of the resort fee!! So ask!

I feel the resort fee is just another way of gouging the customer, kinda like the airlines with their "baggage fees". :(

I would recommend the Top of the World restaurant at the Stratosphere, for an evening meal. The food/atmosphere excellent, and the revolving floor gives you a great view! It took us about two revolutions (2 hours) to get through 4 courses and a coffee. Admission to the restaurant also allows you to go up on the outside observation level as well, which is normally $18. If you are not too full, try the rides!!

Another evening we enjoyed eating on the outside patio at Mon Ami Gabi, located at the Paris. The food is amazing, and with the Bellagio water display going off directly across the street, really made for an extraodinary view while we dined. Save room for the banana/walnut crepe, as it was exceptional.

For a great Margarita with some equally fabulous chips and guacamole, go to El Segundo Sol. It is located just outside the hugh shopping mall north of Treasure Island, at the street level. The Grilled jumbo shrimp Tacos are out of this world as well!

We had a really good filet and Stone crab at Joe's seafood, prime steaks and stone crab. I think it is in the Ceasars forum shops.

My family enjoyed the Aquarium at Mandalay Bay. Luxor had a interesting Titanic exhibit, and the Human Body display that uses the specially preserved actual human bodies. It is a little creepy, but amazing to see.

I always like the Blue Man Group for a very fun evening.

We did not do any shows this last trip as I thought they were too high for what they were.

Fremont street area has a lot of free street entertainment, but my family did not think it was all that great overall.

The new large ferris wheel is up, and may be running by the time your get there. I heard it will be pretty expensive to ride. They were estimating $35 for about a 30 min ride around. I think it is about 500' tall. The Stratosphere is about 900' tall as a comparison.

We did not care for the tram located behind the casinos on the east side of the strip, as it is a long walk to the back of the casinos to get on them.

From 30 years ago, the biggest change I notice is that nothing is cheap in Vegas anymore!! Gone are the inexpensive buffets.

I suppose if you are a big gambler, you may get many things comped. I do not fall into that category!

01-25-2014, 01:14 PM	#6
VR Code R6P Drives: 2011 Race Red GT500 w/ SVT Perf Pkg Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eastern CO Posts: 578	Watch out for the resort fees in Vegas, unless you are into the stuff that is offered (check the hotels website as to what is included). I ended up getting charged $280 on two rooms, for 5 days!! ($25.00/day, plus tax.) The only thing we used in the "resort fee" part of the stay was printing our boarding passes for the flight home! I have read online since, that some hotels will allow you to opt out of the resort fee!! So ask! I feel the resort fee is just another way of gouging the customer, kinda like the airlines with their "baggage fees". :( I would recommend the Top of the World restaurant at the Stratosphere, for an evening meal. The food/atmosphere excellent, and the revolving floor gives you a great view! It took us about two revolutions (2 hours) to get through 4 courses and a coffee. Admission to the restaurant also allows you to go up on the outside observation level as well, which is normally $18. If you are not too full, try the rides!! Another evening we enjoyed eating on the outside patio at Mon Ami Gabi, located at the Paris. The food is amazing, and with the Bellagio water display going off directly across the street, really made for an extraodinary view while we dined. Save room for the banana/walnut crepe, as it was exceptional. For a great Margarita with some equally fabulous chips and guacamole, go to El Segundo Sol. It is located just outside the hugh shopping mall north of Treasure Island, at the street level. The Grilled jumbo shrimp Tacos are out of this world as well! We had a really good filet and Stone crab at Joe's seafood, prime steaks and stone crab. I think it is in the Ceasars forum shops. My family enjoyed the Aquarium at Mandalay Bay. Luxor had a interesting Titanic exhibit, and the Human Body display that uses the specially preserved actual human bodies. It is a little creepy, but amazing to see. I always like the Blue Man Group for a very fun evening. We did not do any shows this last trip as I thought they were too high for what they were. Fremont street area has a lot of free street entertainment, but my family did not think it was all that great overall. The new large ferris wheel is up, and may be running by the time your get there. I heard it will be pretty expensive to ride. They were estimating $35 for about a 30 min ride around. I think it is about 500' tall. The Stratosphere is about 900' tall as a comparison. We did not care for the tram located behind the casinos on the east side of the strip, as it is a long walk to the back of the casinos to get on them. From 30 years ago, the biggest change I notice is that nothing is cheap in Vegas anymore!! Gone are the inexpensive buffets. I suppose if you are a big gambler, you may get many things comped. I do not fall into that category!