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Title: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: RioRodent on October 15, 2008, 11:07:44 AM
OK, first off I should say that this is an idea copied from the All Vegas Poker (http://www.allvegaspoker.com/) Forum, but considering the number of 'Going to Vegas' threads that continually pop up I think it will work well on blonde...

This is the thread for posting the dates you will be in Vegas. It will be a quick easy way to see if there are blondes you want to meet up with while you are in town.

Simply post the dates you will be in LV and where you are staying and I will update this OP... well, what are you waiting for??

August 2011
NameFromToStaying At
redsimon31/0807/09

September 2011
NameFromToStaying At

October 2011
NameFromToStaying At
vegaslover25/1003/11Excalibur

November 2011
NameFromToStaying At
redsimon30/1013/11
RioRodent15/1123/11Harrahs
JonMW15/1123/11Ballys/Ceasars
technolg17/1124/11
Laxie17/1124/11
bigfella17/1124/11Harrahs
duke301617/1124/11Harrahs
delboy17/1124/11Harrahs
Paulie_D12/1126/11Orleans-Harrahs-Mirage
SirPercival17/1124/11
Hammerite17/1123/11Harrahs
sharplea16/1130/11Ballys-Vdara-Gold Coast
Joobie53816/1130/11Ballys-Vdara-Gold Coast
amcgrath17/1124/11Harrahs
HOLDorFOLD15/1124/11
cdw111116/1122/11Harrahs
mickyp17/1124/11Harrahs

December 2011
NameFromToStaying At
StuartHopkin25/1201/01Venetian

January 2012
NameFromToStaying At

February 2012
NameFromToStaying At

March 2012
NameFromToStaying At
rex00828/0301/04


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: The_nun on October 15, 2008, 11:10:40 AM
OK, first off I should say that this is an idea copied from the All Vegas Poker (http://www.allvegaspoker.com/) Forum, but considering the number of 'Going to Vegas' threads that continually pop up I think it will work well on blonde...

This is the thread for posting the dates you will be in Vegas. It will be a quick easy way to see if there are blondes you want to meet up with while you are in town.

Simply post the dates you will be in LV and where you are staying and I will update this OP... well, what are you waiting for??

October 2008

November 2008

December 2008

January 2009

Another big win.


Good post it should work well.




Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on October 15, 2008, 07:37:42 PM
Good Idea. Looking forward to mine now. Hopefully be able to meet up with some of chezger for a drink and a laugh on the eve of the 17th? Might also bump into muszle too?


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: redsimon on October 15, 2008, 07:47:27 PM
30/11-7/12 staying at Imperial Palace, mostly be playing at Caesars and MGM


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Woodsey on October 15, 2008, 08:03:16 PM
23rd Oct- 2nd Nov, Golden Nugget and Venetian


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Jim-D on October 15, 2008, 08:20:38 PM
Ooooh I'm getting butterflies now, Can't bloody wait


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Claw75 on October 15, 2008, 08:30:30 PM
 I will post my dates after I've won the $70k gtd on stars tonight :)up


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Graham C on October 15, 2008, 08:36:05 PM
Do mine after I win the $35k on blonde tonight :D


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Jim-D on October 15, 2008, 08:38:18 PM
I will post my dates after I've won the $70k gtd on stars tonight :)up

Do mine after I win the $35k on blonde tonight :D

Then you can both buy me a beer... :)


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Laxie on October 15, 2008, 08:39:55 PM
I will post my dates after I've won the $70k gtd on stars tonight :)up

Do mine after I win the $35k on blonde tonight :D

Then you can both buy me a beer... :)

And take me to Vegas with you.  Ya know it makes sense.


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Claw75 on October 15, 2008, 08:47:29 PM
I will post my dates after I've won the $70k gtd on stars tonight :)up

Do mine after I win the $35k on blonde tonight :D

Then you can both buy me a beer... :)

And take me to Vegas with you.  Ya know it makes sense.

Matt dithered when I said we're going next week - so you're in!


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Laxie on October 15, 2008, 08:49:36 PM
I will post my dates after I've won the $70k gtd on stars tonight :)up

Do mine after I win the $35k on blonde tonight :D

Then you can both buy me a beer... :)

And take me to Vegas with you.  Ya know it makes sense.

Matt dithered when I said we're going next week - so you're in!

 ;yippee; ;yippee; ;yippee;


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Sheriff Fatman on October 15, 2008, 10:17:31 PM
23rd-31st October - Venetian

Flying out tomorrow morning, but in LA for first week.


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: MLHMLH on October 15, 2008, 10:23:49 PM
29th Oct - 5th Nov - Mirage

Quite a few of us going from West Yorkshire on the same flight, including Caroline Manson, Graham, Siu Cheung, Michael, Darren, Eric, Mark, me (Michelle Bennett) and my hubby (Ian Bennett).  Can't wait!



Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Claw75 on October 15, 2008, 10:24:32 PM
I will post my dates after I've won the $70k gtd on stars tonight :)up

Do mine after I win the $35k on blonde tonight :D

Then you can both buy me a beer... :)

And take me to Vegas with you.  Ya know it makes sense.

Matt dithered when I said we're going next week - so you're in!

 ;yippee; ;yippee; ;yippee;

only 1237 players left to beat - start getting those bags packed!!!


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: seven2unsuited on October 16, 2008, 12:29:01 AM
me and the bandit are going from june3-june17th, hotel i would imagine is a skanky one as bandit booked it and cheapest one on offer, its called the mardi gras i think. during the wsop and the celtic supporters convention sweeet!


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Graham C on October 16, 2008, 10:16:18 AM
I've no plans to go at the moment anymore


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Claw75 on October 16, 2008, 10:20:37 AM
I've no plans to go at the moment anymore

yeah I can't be bothered either


Title: Re: --- Going to Vegas? --- Post trip dates here ---
Post by: Laxie on October 16, 2008, 10:21:25 AM
I've no plans to go at the moment anymore

yeah I can't be bothered either

Sigh.  I run so bad


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Jim-D on October 17, 2008, 04:37:02 PM
Bit randon i know, but is there a way of checking the in flight movies to be showing on our particular dates?  If it's shite then i'll stock up on psp games...

Oh think i'm flying American Airlines


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Woodsey on October 17, 2008, 05:25:04 PM
Bit randon i know, but is there a way of checking the in flight movies to be showing on our particular dates?  If it's shite then i'll stock up on psp games...

Oh think i'm flying American Airlines

I checked what was on my BMI flight on their website


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: PocketLady on October 26, 2008, 04:26:07 PM
*Bump*  Anyone else over here at the mo?  Checked into the Venetian on Friday and wondering if there's anyone else about??


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Laxie on October 26, 2008, 04:27:53 PM
Sheriff Fatman should be there by now.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: PocketLady on October 26, 2008, 04:37:47 PM
Yeah I've spoken to Woodsey and I think the three of us are going to try and meet up for a drink at some point :)


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Laxie on October 26, 2008, 04:38:33 PM
That about covers it then.  Why aren't you crushing the cash tables right now?!


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: PocketLady on October 26, 2008, 04:42:55 PM
Lol, went to bed at midnight and woke up at 4am and couldnt sleep.  Been sitting in the $1/$2 game for the last couple of hours, won a bit so it's all good.  Gonna try and be a tourist for a while today and not play too much...hmm..maybe not.



Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: KarmaDope on October 26, 2008, 04:44:43 PM
Lol, went to bed at midnight and woke up at 4am and couldnt sleep.  Been sitting in the $1/$2 game for the last couple of hours, won a bit so it's all good.  Gonna try and be a tourist for a while today and not play too much...hmm..maybe not.



Shut up and go and play, ffs!


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Jim-D on November 04, 2008, 08:44:23 PM
Any body know the best place to buy dollars at the moment with the best rate? I bought some this weekend at the post office and got 1.6, i'm lookin to get some more but the rate is now 1.51


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: celtic on November 04, 2008, 08:46:27 PM
Any body know the best place to buy dollars at the moment with the best rate? I bought some this weekend at the post office and got 1.6, i'm lookin to get some more but the rate is now 1.51

try simon galloway


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Jim-D on November 04, 2008, 10:35:54 PM
Any body know the best place to buy dollars at the moment with the best rate? I bought some this weekend at the post office and got 1.6, i'm lookin to get some more but the rate is now 1.51

try Simon (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=2591) Galloway (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=2591)

PM'd him last week but he lives too far from me unfortunately


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: $muszlesz$ on November 05, 2008, 03:26:19 AM
any of ya playin the main event at caesers on 18th november....rooks im sure u will bump into me ill be at the venetion and caesers everyday mate


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 05, 2008, 03:31:53 AM
I didnt know about it tbh.. But will look into it now :)


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 05, 2008, 03:35:11 AM
Just seen it. And am 90% certain I'll be playing this already. We land on the eve of the 17th, I think.. So just depends how smashed we get that night to be up in time for this at noon.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: $muszlesz$ on November 05, 2008, 04:14:57 AM
im hopefully playin it just tryin to sell some shares in it before i get there!!!!!!


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: RioRodent on December 15, 2008, 04:57:52 PM
I'm not going anytime soon.  ;bump;


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Claw75 on December 20, 2008, 06:39:34 PM
seriously considering going out between Christmas and New year....


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Sheriff Fatman on December 20, 2008, 08:08:26 PM
seriously considering going out between Christmas and New year....

See you there.  I'm out there from 27th Dec to 1st Jan.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Claw75 on December 20, 2008, 08:35:00 PM
seriously considering going out between Christmas and New year....

See you there.  I'm out there from 27th Dec to 1st Jan.

ooh - I'm looking at 27th-31st.  Just trying to decide whether it's something I want to do on my own though as i'm not too hopeful of finding someone to go with at such short notice and at this time of year.  I'll let you know if I am though!


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Sheriff Fatman on December 20, 2008, 08:43:16 PM
seriously considering going out between Christmas and New year....

See you there.  I'm out there from 27th Dec to 1st Jan.

ooh - I'm looking at 27th-31st.  Just trying to decide whether it's something I want to do on my own though as i'm not too hopeful of finding someone to go with at such short notice and at this time of year.  I'll let you know if I am though!

Mine's a solo trip so drop me a line if you head out there.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Claw75 on January 27, 2009, 01:54:14 PM
all being well the plan is to be staying at the Venetian from 11-18th March.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Royal Flush on January 27, 2009, 02:04:15 PM
Staying at the Bellagio 23rd Feb to 2nd March, anyone up for anything other than poker let me know.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: GlasgowBandit on January 27, 2009, 07:57:22 PM
Anyone know any soft post offices I can rob before I depart on 3rd of June ?


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: ItsMrAlex2u on January 27, 2009, 09:48:32 PM
28th June - 11th July, hotel not booked yet will wait for a late deal, poss MGM


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: RED-DOG on January 27, 2009, 09:55:54 PM
$ for sale, £1 each.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: ScottMGee on January 27, 2009, 10:22:44 PM
Quote
$ for sale, £1 each.

?


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: RED-DOG on January 27, 2009, 10:45:33 PM
Quote
$ for sale, £1 each.

?


!


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Claw75 on January 27, 2009, 10:51:13 PM

:o


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: LeKnave on January 28, 2009, 01:31:00 AM
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, just booked the flights.

me
rooks
horner
claimer
rich
tommymfc
hatthehole

all will be smashing vegas us from the 27th May - 29th June.

let us gogogogogoggo.

:D


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 28, 2009, 01:31:27 AM
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, just booked the flights.

me
rooks
horner
claimer
rich
tommymfc
hatthehole

all will be smashing vegas us from the 27th May - 29th June.

let us gogogogogoggo.

:D

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: ChipRich on January 28, 2009, 01:58:19 AM
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee


[  ] looking good for me atm

[X] will win the absolute lot to make sure im there.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Royal Flush on January 28, 2009, 02:28:00 AM
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, just booked the flights.

me
rooks
horner
claimer
rich
tommymfc
hatthehole

all will be smashing vegas us from the 27th May - 29th June.

let us gogogogogoggo.

:D

[  ] Cheers for the invite


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: T_Mar on January 28, 2009, 10:26:00 AM
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, just booked the flights.

me
rooks
horner
claimer
rich
tommymfc
hatthehole

all will be smashing vegas us from the 27th May - 29th June.



let us gogogogogoggo.

:D

[  ] Cheers for the invite


[  ] Not in the least bit jealous at the thought of a month in vegas

[ x ] Flushy will be looking for new horses, seeing current stable obv dont appreciate him


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Graham C on January 28, 2009, 11:15:45 AM
I'd have invited Flushy :D


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Thekellster89 on January 28, 2009, 02:56:37 PM
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, just booked the flights.

me
rooks
horner
claimer
rich
tommymfc
hatthehole

all will be smashing vegas us from the 27th May - 29th June.

let us gogogogogoggo.

:D

MBN to be 21 :(


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: mondatoo on January 28, 2009, 04:52:10 PM
I will be tagging along with the boys above from 27th to 13th,5K loan FTMFW YO  ;)

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Graham C on January 28, 2009, 04:59:00 PM
5k business investment surely?  Win it all


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: mondatoo on January 28, 2009, 05:04:01 PM
5k business investment surely?  Win it all

LOL

[  ] I will not come back busto
[X] It should be immense


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: redsimon on January 28, 2009, 06:17:17 PM
I'm there 7 June-14 June Imperial Palace (FML) ...mostly for cash games and relaxation, nothing in WSOP that week for my budget/bankroll....sounds like the boyband et al will be taking over tho'


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Jim-D on January 28, 2009, 07:41:30 PM
You lucky bastards!!

Win the lot fellas


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Amatay on January 28, 2009, 11:17:25 PM
How much will it cost to go to Vegas for say 2 weeks during the WSOP?? Anyone got any links pls.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Ironside on January 28, 2009, 11:21:38 PM
OK, first off I should say that this is an idea copied from the All Vegas Poker (http://www.allvegaspoker.com/) Forum, but considering the number of 'Going to Vegas' threads that continually pop up I think it will work well on blonde...

This is the thread for posting the dates you will be in Vegas. It will be a quick easy way to see if there are blondes you want to meet up with while you are in town.

Simply post the dates you will be in LV and where you are staying and I will update this OP... well, what are you waiting for??

October 2008

November 2008

December 2008

January 2009

Another big win.


Good post it should work well.




my first big win


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: celtic on January 29, 2009, 02:25:17 AM
blonde bash 8 in vegas ftw!!!!

I'll hopefully be there beginning - mid june June.

Gone on record now so will have to do it!!!!


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: ItsMrAlex2u on January 29, 2009, 08:37:19 AM
How much will it cost to go to Vegas for say 2 weeks during the WSOP?? Anyone got any links pls.

http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb/index.jsp

http://www.smartervegas.com/

Its a bit early for the latter link, Hotel deals for June/July should appear nearer the time but the prices on there now will give you an idea.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: ItsMrAlex2u on January 29, 2009, 08:38:49 AM
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, just booked the flights.

me
rooks
horner
claimer
rich
tommymfc
hatthehole

all will be smashing vegas us from the 27th May - 29th June.

let us gogogogogoggo.

:D

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Cant believe you didnt move the dates forward a couple of weeks and try and play the main event !!
Would have been good to meet up but I arrive the day you leave I think !!

Will there be anything left of vegas for me by then ???


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: RioRodent on January 29, 2009, 12:47:00 PM
How much will it cost to go to Vegas for say 2 weeks during the WSOP?? Anyone got any links pls.

If you want to be close to the WSOP action, you stay next door to the Rio at the Gold Coast for less than a $1000 for two weeks in June. http://www.goldcoastcasino.com/


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: action man on January 29, 2009, 02:13:06 PM
us lot are staying in a house for the duration of the month


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: rex008 on January 29, 2009, 02:33:44 PM
Apparently house prices in Vegas have dropped 32% in the last year. You could probably buy it cheaper than rent it :).


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Newportlad on January 31, 2009, 12:43:07 AM
Going to Vegas August 16th - 26th. Staying at the Flamingo.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: ItsMrAlex2u on January 31, 2009, 06:03:11 PM
Although I am hoping that better deals crop up nearer the time the best I can see for me so far are at the Mirage or the MGM (bungalow suite).

I havent stayed in either, any opinions about which of the 2 to go for?


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: vegaslover on July 08, 2009, 09:56:59 AM
Can't believe this hasn't been posted on for so long
As there seems to be lots of posts around the forum with people going in November, thought people could post up here again.
I'm going on the 5th November for a week.
What about other people?


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: DaveShoelace on July 08, 2009, 10:12:40 AM
Can't believe this hasn't been posted on for so long
As there seems to be lots of posts around the forum with people going in November, thought people could post up here again.
I'm going on the 5th November for a week.
What about other people?

Yeah I'm also planning on a jolly in November, as is Dino and a few others I believe


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Karabiner on July 08, 2009, 10:14:36 AM
I'm thinking about November too, possibly the 10th.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: LeKnave on July 08, 2009, 10:59:04 AM
I'm thinking about November too, possibly the 10th.

yep think 4-6 of us gonna go back out then.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Royal Flush on July 08, 2009, 12:48:57 PM
Oct 23 to Nov 2nd.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Graham C on July 08, 2009, 12:51:48 PM
Need to run good now to Nov, then would like to go.

Chezger boys are going too I believe


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Karabiner on July 10, 2009, 12:27:29 PM
BA, who's direct flights commence around Oct. 25th have a sale on until July 14th, £379 return for cattle-class.

I'm just trying to decide whether to go Oct.27th, Nov.3rd or Nov.10th., with the first one being slight favourite presently.

Decisions decisions decisions  ;carlocitrone;


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Chompy on July 10, 2009, 12:34:24 PM
Karabiner, late October is a bit early for the deep stack at the venetian.
Where does the BA jobbie fly from? Know the times yet?


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Karabiner on July 10, 2009, 01:13:12 PM
Karabiner, late October is a bit early for the deep stack at the venetian.
Where does the BA jobbie fly from? Know the times yet?

BA will be flying from Heathrow daily; departs 3.30pm arrives LV 6.30pmish which seems pretty much ideal to me.

I was thinking maybe of catching one of the PLO/PLO8/HO events towards the end of the Caesar's Classic but I can't find any schedules anywhere. I reckon they won't publish them or the deepstack's for that matter until after the WSOP.

I might just take the middle option and go for Nov.3rd.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Chompy on July 10, 2009, 01:46:23 PM
That flight time is perfect for me, and prefer Heathrow.

2009 Deep Stack Extravaganza IV — November 2009 (November 1st to 25th, Schedule TBD)


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: Karabiner on July 14, 2009, 09:24:07 AM
Ummed and arrred for a while but finally settled on Nov.10th/24th.

I've found a good site for booking hotels, they seem cheaper than anywhere else www.1800hotels.com


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Post by: rex008 on July 14, 2009, 10:20:15 AM
A friend of mine is getting married out there on October 17th, so I'm trying to pursuade SWMBO to let me go for a (very) long weekend. Probably Wednesday->Tuesday, as that seems to get the best flight prices. Virgin £505 for those dates, and apparently they're planning on staying at the Venetian, which I can get for about £600 for their lowest grade room (Luxury Suite). Obviously the Venetian is fairly top-end, price wise. Is it worth it? Are there any hotels close to it that are worth looking at? I don't want to have to walk too far to play poker, obv :).

Now I just need to spin up the Stars account up a bit, to be in with a better shout of getting permission. $3/6 limit seems to be profitable recently.


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Post by: cdw1111 on July 14, 2009, 02:45:13 PM
Mirage over the road oct14th/6 nights $582,short walk to the Venetian.

nice hotel,good low limit $1/2 $2/5 nl,with limit spread and omaha in the poker room

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/travel-deals/704925/?start=2320

i will be there from oct 7th,can't wait to get back to Vegas


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Post by: neildawson on July 14, 2009, 03:14:20 PM
July 31st to August 5th staying at MGM Grand again. Flights booked through Expedia and Accommodation through CityAndShow.

Looking to play some $100/$150 Tourneys during these 6 days of a 'family' holiday. I'm currently eying up the 9pm $120 + $20 Bounty Tourney at Caesars Palace and the 7pm $120 + $20 at The Venetian (two rooms I've not played in before), and I fancy seeing the new Poker Room at Hard Rock but there's nothing around the $100 mark. At 110degrees though, I might fancy some daytime ones too to keep out the heat.

Open to suggestions.


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Post by: Rotty on July 16, 2009, 11:11:25 PM
28 Aug to 11 Sept staying various places


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Post by: dino1980 on July 31, 2009, 12:57:46 PM
I'm heading out for the Venetian Deepstack/Nov 9 for at least two weeks, maybe longer.

Anyway would appreciate hotel advice. Staying at The Venetian is too expensive and so I’m looking at alternatives. I don't want to spend more than $100 a night if I can help it and as long as the rooms are reasonable and i can get internet connection (will have to do some work whilst over there) then that's what matters. I'm not overly concerned about how good the restaurants  are etc in the place i stay in. If it's close to The Venetian then all the better, nearby are Imperial Palace (around $48 a night), Flamingo ($80 a night) Harrahs ($90), Ballys ($93) can you realistically walk to The V from any of these? If you've stayed at any of those would you recommend or not? Am in no massive rush to book as I’ve heard offers spring up all the time but would like to narrow down the options for when the time comes. Any help much appreciated.


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Post by: cdw1111 on July 31, 2009, 01:29:33 PM
All 3 of those hotels are within spitting distance of the Venetian.IP really does look a bit dingy from the outside,although i've never been in.


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Post by: Karabiner on July 31, 2009, 01:55:43 PM
Stay downtown at The Golden Nugget for c$70 per night and take the deuce bus to the strip when necessary would be my advice.

We stayed at Bally's for two nights last year and found it rather tired and threadbare, then moved downtown to The Nugget which is a really lovely hotel and has a pretty lively cardroom too.


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Post by: redsimon on July 31, 2009, 02:54:29 PM
All 3 of those hotels are within spitting distance of the Venetian.IP really does look a bit dingy from the outside,although i've never been in.

IP is dingy inside too, tho' cardroom 1/2 nlhe game was soft


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Post by: cdw1111 on July 31, 2009, 03:06:23 PM
Bally's link on fatwallet-Nov 9th for a week works out at $65 average
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/travel-deals/704925/?start=2280

a few hundred yards from Venetian,if your playing the deepstacks you can get the poker rate at the V for $109 i think


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Post by: The_duke on August 01, 2009, 04:58:37 PM
Chezger hit Vegas 14th-21st November 2009 (numbers yet to be finalised)


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Post by: Karabiner on August 02, 2009, 10:23:29 AM
Chezger hit Vegas 14th-21st November 2009 (numbers yet to be finalised)

 ;yippee;


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Post by: rex008 on September 02, 2009, 08:11:41 PM
A friend of mine is getting married out there on October 17th, so I'm trying to pursuade SWMBO to let me go for a (very) long weekend. Probably Wednesday->Tuesday, as that seems to get the best flight prices. Virgin £505 for those dates, and apparently they're planning on staying at the Venetian, which I can get for about £600 for their lowest grade room (Luxury Suite). Obviously the Venetian is fairly top-end, price wise. Is it worth it? Are there any hotels close to it that are worth looking at? I don't want to have to walk too far to play poker, obv :).

Now I just need to spin up the Stars account up a bit, to be in with a better shout of getting permission. $3/6 limit seems to be profitable recently.

Woooooooo hooooooooo. Finally got permission and just booked. Wedding peeps now in MGM Grand, so that's what I've booked too. Lastminute have VERY good deals on MGM at the moment - managed to get Virgin direct flight + MGM Grand for Tuesday 13/10 to Monday 19/10 with an upgrade to a Bungalow Suite for £835 all in (which is £200 less than the price it originally quoted me - it drops once you actually select it, weirdly). The upgrade was half normal price (£70 instead of £145) so thought it might be worth it.

Seriously can't wait now. First time out there for many many years, and first time since I started playing poker.

 ;mexicanwave; ;mexicanwave;


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Post by: cdw1111 on September 03, 2009, 10:50:29 AM
Thanks Rex,cancelled my previous rooms and re-booked through lastminute for a nice reduction.


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Post by: cdw1111 on October 19, 2009, 01:12:48 PM
Got back from Vegas last week,just thought i'd mention the MGM Privo(sp) card.

When we checked in at the MGM Grand we were offered a privo card,basically it's a prepaid $500 card that can be used at any MGM property,8 on the strip i think.It's only offered at check-in and i swerved it however on reading up on it i got my mate to get one when he checked in the next day.

Basically it's a two for one card,i.e 2 for 1 shows,buffet,selected restaurants etc but most importantly drinks.Drinking whilst not gambling in Vegas is getting expensive $6+ for a beer,$10+ for a large mixed drinks.So when your in a big group as we were it worked well.It states 2 for 1 but it just halves your tab when you check your balance.

I think it's brand new and we had no problem using it in MGM Grand but had to mention it in the Mirage and the Nine fine Irishmen bar in NewYork/NewYork and after a phonecall it was accepted.We definately got $500 worth of booze out of it and even had a few tabs missed completely.


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Post by: AndrewT on October 19, 2009, 02:32:46 PM
MGM Prima card by the looks of it.

http://www.mgmgrand.com/amenities/prima.aspx


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Post by: cdw1111 on October 19, 2009, 10:21:05 PM
Yeah,thats it,worked well.Forgot about the free limo bit,tbf i was pretty drunk the whole time.


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Post by: AndrewT on October 20, 2009, 12:25:33 AM
Did your mate get the room upgrade?


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Post by: cdw1111 on October 20, 2009, 01:04:28 AM
No he didn't bother,wanted to be on the same floor as the rest of us.

A lot of our party were stopping at Caesars and when they checked in on the Wednesday were offered a $50 a night upgrade and got real nice rooms,one mate slipped the check-in girl another $100 and got a massive suite,2 bedrooms 3 bathrooms living room,Kitchen(wtf) eight seater dining table etc.His missus hated it because it was too high LOL.

We sure didn't get escorted away from the pool by security.


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Post by: vegaslover on November 02, 2009, 07:36:06 PM
3 days till I go
anyone else, apart from those listed going in November?


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Post by: AndrewT on November 02, 2009, 08:32:00 PM
3 days till I go
anyone else, apart from those listed going in November?

Me, MGM Grand, 11th Nov-23rd.


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Post by: Free_Rollin on November 03, 2009, 12:20:55 AM
I'm off tomorrow! Can't wait since it's my first time! Will be staying at a mate's apartment, but might get a hotel for a couple of nights to perhaps get the Vegas hotel experience?

Hopefully see a few of you guys out there!

oh wait, just saw the time... i'm flying out today! wiiiiiiiiiiiiii


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Post by: titaniumbean on November 03, 2009, 12:47:41 AM
I'm off tomorrow! Can't wait since it's my first time! Will be staying at a mate's apartment, but might get a hotel for a couple of nights to perhaps get the Vegas hotel experience?

Hopefully see a few of you guys out there!

oh wait, just saw the time... i'm flying out today! wiiiiiiiiiiiiii

gl gl gl   :)up ;sark;


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Post by: vegaslover on November 03, 2009, 02:06:05 AM
I'm off tomorrow! Can't wait since it's my first time! Will be staying at a mate's apartment, but might get a hotel for a couple of nights to perhaps get the Vegas hotel experience?

Hopefully see a few of you guys out there!

oh wait, just saw the time... i'm flying out today! wiiiiiiiiiiiiii

GLGL
cya at the deepstacks


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Post by: dino1980 on November 03, 2009, 02:07:04 AM
I'm off tomorrow! Can't wait since it's my first time! Will be staying at a mate's apartment, but might get a hotel for a couple of nights to perhaps get the Vegas hotel experience?

Hopefully see a few of you guys out there!

oh wait, just saw the time... i'm flying out today! wiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Got here about two hours ago, staying at Ballys for three weeks (got a free upgrade too, wiiIii), playing Venetians + some cash + some nightly mtt's no doubt. Would be cool to meet up with any other blondes in Vegas, just fire me a PM.


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Post by: NoflopsHomer on November 12, 2009, 05:04:43 PM
Heading tomorrow until Wednesday then going on a California road trip for a week with a girl I met in Barcelona.


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Post by: cdw1111 on November 20, 2009, 10:37:09 AM
Anyone going to the February deepstacks at the Venetian?


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Post by: ViiperUK on November 20, 2009, 11:15:29 AM
i'll be going to vegas just not until 3rd of August 2011 xD roll on my 21st!


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Post by: Free_Rollin on November 20, 2009, 12:48:06 PM
Had a great trip out there, can't wait to go again!

Min cashed in one tourney, but did ok in cash which paid for the trip.

Think I'm going to go out again in June next year for the world series, already thinking of planning the trip!


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Post by: The Camel on November 20, 2009, 03:33:36 PM
Heading tomorrow until Wednesday then going on a California road trip for a week with a girl I met in Barcelona.

Blatant "I Pulled a Bird" Post.


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Post by: Div on December 02, 2009, 01:09:12 PM
Will be there 10th-15th December.


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Post by: vegaslover on February 08, 2010, 02:10:53 AM
Don't know if this is still being updated or not but i'm going on April 20th for 7 nights, staying at the excaliber


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Post by: RioRodent on March 03, 2010, 09:15:51 PM
I think I missed a couple of trip posts on here? Anyway, we're off and running again, 1st post updated...


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Post by: The Camel on March 03, 2010, 09:48:52 PM
Just booked up.

April 12th - 24th Bellagio.

June 10th - I get knocked out of maun event of wsop Wynn.

Surely we should have a blonde pissup during wsop?


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Post by: RioRodent on March 05, 2010, 09:42:44 PM
Just booked up.

April 12th - 24th Bellagio.

June 10th - I get knocked out of maun event of wsop Wynn.

Surely we should have a blonde pissup during wsop?

I'm up for that... just booked flights for June 14th - June 23rd (birthday on the 18th).  :cheers:


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Post by: SirPerceval on March 05, 2010, 10:02:56 PM
27th June - 8th July

Caesars Palace


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Post by: Marky147 on March 05, 2010, 10:50:21 PM
21st June - 8th July

Harrahs 10 nights

Planet Hollywood 7 nights

Looking like it might be changing to PH for all 17nights though.

Always up for getting smashed!!


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Post by: kinboshi on March 05, 2010, 10:53:27 PM
31 August - 11 September

Think it might have been mentioned somewhere on the forum already... :D

(also at PH)


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Post by: Nakor on March 06, 2010, 12:58:07 PM
March 30th - April 10th.

Nugget and Bellagio

Jones vs Hopkins & Venetian Deepstacks lets gogogogogo


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Post by: StuartHopkin on March 06, 2010, 01:33:35 PM
March 30th - April 10th.

Nugget and Bellagio

Jones vs Hopkins & Venetian Deepstacks lets gogogogogo

Ill knock LeKnave the fuck out.


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Post by: Nakor on March 06, 2010, 01:58:09 PM
March 30th - April 10th.

Nugget and Bellagio

Jones vs Hopkins & Venetian Deepstacks lets gogogogogo

Ill knock LeKnave the fuck out.

Well you can take a punch, thats important in a fight. . . . . . . .


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Post by: Newportlad on March 06, 2010, 02:01:10 PM
August 16th - 26th

Excalibur


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Post by: jack2off on March 08, 2010, 06:21:44 AM
March 17th - 22nd 2010 - The Luxor -




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Post by: doubleup on March 15, 2010, 11:09:45 PM

Contingent of aged Scots (I'm the youngest lol, so the rest of them remember neville chamberlain waving bits of paper) going out 14th - 22nd April staying at the nugget and ballys.


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Post by: Longy on March 15, 2010, 11:16:21 PM
Will be in Vegas 21st-26th April, staying at Hard Rock. Doubt I will be playing poker as it is just a piss up with some mates from home.

I am there again 28th May- June 5th for the start of the WSOP, don't know where i am staying.



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Post by: brummieboy on March 16, 2010, 01:23:11 AM
Just booked flights 26th May to 22nd June.


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Post by: Suited_Jock on April 15, 2010, 01:30:50 PM
7th-14th June - IP

Flying solo this time as wife will be very pregnant at the time.. anyone out there at this time to grab a beer etc?


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Post by: vegaslover on April 29, 2010, 07:31:52 PM
Due to the volcano etc etc I am now there 23rd-30th May, still staying at the Excalibur


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Post by: ScottMGee on April 29, 2010, 09:50:21 PM
22nd of May to the 26th - Imperial Palace


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Post by: cdw1111 on May 10, 2010, 06:55:05 PM
Anyone flying out for the WSOP with BA?

Here the newly proposed BA cabin crew strike  dates from May 18-22, May 24-28, May 30-June 3 and June 5-9

The Heathrow/Vegas flight is a 777 and will almost certainly fly during the strike dates as this fleet has the most volunteer/temp crews trained on it.

However if your transfering in from Scot/NI etc on BA i would be making provisional plans as shorthaul will probably suffer heavily.

If you havn't already booked flights i expect the other carriers will be hiking prices as i type.



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Post by: ScottMGee on May 10, 2010, 08:44:43 PM
Quote
Anyone flying out for the WSOP with BA?

Here the newly proposed BA cabin crew strike  dates from May 18-22, May 24-28, May 30-June 3 and June 5-9


The reason I booked with Virgin!


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Post by: rex008 on July 19, 2011, 09:24:08 AM
Wow. Didn't realise this topic hasn't been updated for a while. Unless there is a new "going to Vegas" thread I've missed.

Just booked flights for next March - Wed 28th to Sun 1. Mid-life crisis long weekend with 3 home-game friends. We'll be 39,40,42,47. I'm the baby, and the only one who has any organisational capacity at all. Sigh.

Hugely looking forward to it, even if it is 8 months away. :D

I'm thinking start looking for hotel offers about 3 months out. We'll probably want something reasonable without being able to afford anything too up-market. Mid-strip for convenience. Anyone ever stayed at Paris? Seems to fit the criteria - mid-price (compared to Wynn, Bellagio, Venetian), and decent location? Last time I went I stayed in MGM, which was good, but location could be better. Something similar price but 1/2 mile further north would be good.


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Post by: StuartHopkin on July 19, 2011, 09:26:44 AM
Booked 25/12 - 01/01


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Post by: redsimon on July 19, 2011, 09:55:13 AM
31/08-07/09

30/10-13/11 (hoping to see WSOP ME FT if I can get tickets)


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Post by: mondatoo on July 19, 2011, 01:08:15 PM
Booked 25/12 - 01/01

Are those the days your flying ?


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Post by: StuartHopkin on July 19, 2011, 01:43:41 PM
Booked 25/12 - 01/01

Are those the days your flying ?

Yep


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Post by: Simon Galloway on July 19, 2011, 05:28:16 PM

I'm thinking start looking for hotel offers about 3 months out. We'll probably want something reasonable without being able to afford anything too up-market. Mid-strip for convenience.

Start 6 months out imo.  And don't narrow things ~ if something up-market offers a great deal, be in a position to take it.  Look through the various offer websites and one hotel will come out a clear winner on price, whilst fitting your criteria.  Depending on your dates and the offers of the day, that may be PH/Paris/Mirage, it may be somewhere else that comes into contention as a wildcard (crazy deal in Augustus Tower @ Ceasars perhaps) or you may even sneak into a cracking Venetian/City Centre deal for less than you imagined.


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Post by: mondatoo on July 19, 2011, 06:02:16 PM

You not celebrate Christmas or NYD ?


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Post by: vegaslover on July 19, 2011, 08:01:46 PM
I'm going 25/10 - 3/11. Staying at the Excalibur


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Post by: RioRodent on July 19, 2011, 09:35:56 PM
OP updated


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Post by: rex008 on July 19, 2011, 11:15:19 PM

I'm thinking start looking for hotel offers about 3 months out. We'll probably want something reasonable without being able to afford anything too up-market. Mid-strip for convenience.

Start 6 months out imo.  And don't narrow things ~ if something up-market offers a great deal, be in a position to take it.  Look through the various offer websites and one hotel will come out a clear winner on price, whilst fitting your criteria.  Depending on your dates and the offers of the day, that may be PH/Paris/Mirage, it may be somewhere else that comes into contention as a wildcard (crazy deal in Augustus Tower @ Ceasars perhaps) or you may even sneak into a cracking Venetian/City Centre deal for less than you imagined.

TY for the advice. I'm certainly not ruling anywhere out, but location main consideration, for price within reason. Would love Venetian, but checking the convention calendar (yes, I'm that sad) there is a 17000 attendee convention with Venetian as the "home" hotel that weekend, so suspect cheap rooms will be scarce (could be wrong, don't really know how it works). Keeping my eye on fatwallet, any other offer round-up places worth bookmarking? City Centre not open last time I went, but Aria or wherever would be cool too, if price is right.


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Post by: Longy on July 20, 2011, 12:40:05 AM
Will be there sometime in early Oct depends on the NFL season really as Fins are playing in San Diego on Oct 2nd.



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Post by: RED-DOG on July 20, 2011, 01:11:26 AM
21 - 07 - 2011.


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Post by: celtic on July 20, 2011, 01:12:30 AM
ASAP


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Post by: GreekStein on July 20, 2011, 05:47:53 AM
ASAP


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Post by: cambridgealex on July 20, 2011, 06:19:48 AM


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Post by: StuartHopkin on July 20, 2011, 08:38:45 AM

Christmas Day still get the morning, it will just be in a hotel plus 12 hours later it will be time for Xmas lunch!
Pretty sure NYE is a lot more important than NYD, cant thing of anywhere more fun to be on NYE.

Basically just fits perfectly and means I don't have to think about keeping everyone happy.

[   ] I'm a very selfless person


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Post by: HOLDorFOLD on July 20, 2011, 08:43:10 AM
Going 15th - 24th November  ;D


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Post by: RioRodent on July 20, 2011, 10:46:28 AM
Going 15th - 24th November  ;D

We're on the same flight out... share a cab from the airport if you like (if you decide on Harrahs)?


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Post by: mondatoo on July 20, 2011, 11:05:53 AM

Christmas Day still get the morning, it will just be in a hotel plus 12 hours later it will be time for Xmas lunch!
Pretty sure NYE is a lot more important than NYD, cant thing of anywhere more fun to be on NYE.

Basically just fits perfectly and means I don't have to think about keeping everyone happy.

[   ] I'm a very selfless person

I'm sure it'll be pretty sick, I wouldn't be that bothered about Xmas but love NYD, enjoy.


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Post by: Simon Galloway on July 20, 2011, 11:31:54 AM
TY for the advice. I'm certainly not ruling anywhere out, but location main consideration, for price within reason. Would love Venetian, but checking the convention calendar (yes, I'm that sad) there is a 17000 attendee convention with Venetian as the "home" hotel that weekend, so suspect cheap rooms will be scarce (could be wrong, don't really know how it works). Keeping my eye on fatwallet, any other offer round-up places worth bookmarking? City Centre not open last time I went, but Aria or wherever would be cool too, if price is right.

SmarterVegas usually worth a look.  As with most things, it depends how much surfing effort you want to put in and how important saving a few hundred is compared to the time it takes to do it.

I usually prefer to book a direct flight separately to the hotel.  And the hotel either direct with bonus code or some other method that is also transferable.  That way, should you want to change any element of your trip, you have max flex to change flight dates, swap hotels, etc.  Orbitz & co sometimes do have very good offers and are worth a look, but I am loathed to take one as it gives you a "paid in full in advance-non-flex voucher."  For a crazy deal I'd do it, otherwise I'd rather just hunt a bit harder for direct/flexible options.

In my experience, just being observant 6 months out pays dividends.  On the last trip, I paid less for Premium Economy than the last -minute guys paid for economy.  And I paid less for Encore than some did for TI.  All the "but I only need a bed for the night" arguments don't come into it ~ even if people only want a bed and a shower, its still hard to understand why they would pay the same amount to the Pigeon as the could have to the Wynn.

ASAP

Would be a good idea to have those airmiles up to date then...  ;carlocitrone;

No definite plans myself yet, but maybe Oct/Nov.





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Post by: StuartHopkin on July 20, 2011, 11:34:23 AM

Christmas Day still get the morning, it will just be in a hotel plus 12 hours later it will be time for Xmas lunch!
Pretty sure NYE is a lot more important than NYD, cant thing of anywhere more fun to be on NYE.

Basically just fits perfectly and means I don't have to think about keeping everyone happy.

[   ] I'm a very selfless person

I'm sure it'll be pretty sick, I wouldn't be that bothered about Xmas but love NYD, enjoy.

What do you normally do on New Years Day? I normally just sleep and sigh at everywhere being closed.


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Post by: mondatoo on July 20, 2011, 01:48:27 PM

Christmas Day still get the morning, it will just be in a hotel plus 12 hours later it will be time for Xmas lunch!
Pretty sure NYE is a lot more important than NYD, cant thing of anywhere more fun to be on NYE.

Basically just fits perfectly and means I don't have to think about keeping everyone happy.

[   ] I'm a very selfless person

I'm sure it'll be pretty sick, I wouldn't be that bothered about Xmas but love NYD, enjoy.

What do you normally do on New Years Day? I normally just sleep and sigh at everywhere being closed.

Go to the pub all day so pretty standard but it's always packed and good crack, everyone's out NYD whereas quite a few up here seem to fade NYE, the past few anyway.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: rex008 on July 20, 2011, 02:33:23 PM
TY for the advice. I'm certainly not ruling anywhere out, but location main consideration, for price within reason. Would love Venetian, but checking the convention calendar (yes, I'm that sad) there is a 17000 attendee convention with Venetian as the "home" hotel that weekend, so suspect cheap rooms will be scarce (could be wrong, don't really know how it works). Keeping my eye on fatwallet, any other offer round-up places worth bookmarking? City Centre not open last time I went, but Aria or wherever would be cool too, if price is right.

SmarterVegas usually worth a look.  As with most things, it depends how much surfing effort you want to put in and how important saving a few hundred is compared to the time it takes to do it.

I usually prefer to book a direct flight separately to the hotel.  And the hotel either direct with bonus code or some other method that is also transferable.  That way, should you want to change any element of your trip, you have max flex to change flight dates, swap hotels, etc.  Orbitz & co sometimes do have very good offers and are worth a look, but I am loathed to take one as it gives you a "paid in full in advance-non-flex voucher."  For a crazy deal I'd do it, otherwise I'd rather just hunt a bit harder for direct/flexible options.

In my experience, just being observant 6 months out pays dividends.  On the last trip, I paid less for Premium Economy than the last -minute guys paid for economy.  And I paid less for Encore than some did for TI.  All the "but I only need a bed for the night" arguments don't come into it ~ even if people only want a bed and a shower, its still hard to understand why they would pay the same amount to the Pigeon as the could have to the Wynn.


TY TY. Booked flights this week. Prices were rising steadily - was going to book on Friday but hadn't got confirmation from 1 of the guys - ended up costing us £80 more each on Monday :(. This is Virgin out of Gatwick. Direct flights for £560, which I thought was ok - could have got £410 with miles+money if could have done a full week, but we're all married with kids, so passes to Vegas for 4 nights were pretty impressive, no chance of getting a full week :).

Anyway, signed up for alerts on SmarterVegas, thanks for that one.


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Post by: celtic on July 20, 2011, 03:08:17 PM
Anyone need dollars? I have $1490 I need to shift. PM please.


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: KarmaDope on July 20, 2011, 04:11:12 PM
16th Nov to 30th Nov


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Post by: RioRodent on July 20, 2011, 05:50:26 PM
16th Nov to 30th Nov

You were already on the list in the OP.


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Post by: Marky147 on July 20, 2011, 07:58:23 PM
I always book several hotels up as early as possible, you can always cancel if any deals come up as time passes and it costs nothing. Like Simon said if you spend a bit of time there are some sick coups to be had for both hotels and flights. I always book my flight in January as the one thing that's almost certain is flights will never get cheaper.


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Post by: Marky147 on July 20, 2011, 07:59:16 PM
Oh and if I bink in Killarney I'll be going in November,  if not then June 22nd 2012 it is!


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Post by: Joobie538 on July 20, 2011, 09:31:36 PM
16th Nov to 30th Nov

You were already on the list in the OP.

i''m not though :(

pretty sure Im going - unless adam has cancelled my ticket..... i know he isn't stupid enough to do that :)


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Post by: RioRodent on July 20, 2011, 10:25:57 PM
16th Nov to 30th Nov

You were already on the list in the OP.

i''m not though :(

pretty sure Im going - unless adam has cancelled my ticket..... i know he isn't stupid enough to do that :)

Sorted.


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Post by: cdw1111 on July 21, 2011, 12:21:21 AM
On the APAT trip 16th-22nd Nov.-Harrahs


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Post by: RioRodent on July 21, 2011, 07:25:26 AM
On the APAT trip 16th-22nd Nov.-Harrahs

OP updated - http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=37654.msg828196#msg828196


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: redsimon on July 21, 2011, 10:15:37 AM
On the APAT trip 16th-22nd Nov.-Harrahs

when/where is APAT event, might extend trip a week if its close to my leaving date


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Post by: Laxie on July 21, 2011, 10:22:13 AM
On the APAT trip 16th-22nd Nov.-Harrahs

when/where is APAT event, might extend trip a week if its close to my leaving date

44 of us going at last count.  Going to be one heck of a trip!

http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=7405.0;topicseen


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Post by: mickyp on July 21, 2011, 04:42:12 PM
Alan add me to the november list. 17-24 staying in harrahs


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Post by: RioRodent on July 21, 2011, 06:45:54 PM
Alan add me to the november list. 17-24 staying in harrahs

Done, it'll be good to see  you Micky... it's been a while.


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Post by: LeKnave on July 22, 2011, 11:25:51 AM
Anyone need $$?  Got $2700 if any1 needs.  pm me.


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Post by: HOLDorFOLD on July 22, 2011, 07:51:59 PM
Going 15th - 24th November  ;D

We're on the same flight out... share a cab from the airport if you like (if you decide on Harrahs)?

Harrahs booked.   Cab share on  :)up     


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Post by: ScottMGee on July 22, 2011, 09:57:03 PM
Wow, thats mad, booked Vegas last week 16th -23rd November (Virgin Direct / The Flamingo) £499 each, and just spotted that the APAT crew are in Vegas the same time - spooky.

Hope to meet up with Jack and Dawn.


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Post by: amcgrath1uk on July 22, 2011, 10:26:07 PM
Alan add me to the november list. 17-24 staying in harrahs

Done, it'll be good to see  you Micky... it's been a while.

Excellent news Micky, where u flying from? Its been a while indeed!


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Post by: RioRodent on July 22, 2011, 10:48:31 PM
Going 15th - 24th November  ;D

We're on the same flight out... share a cab from the airport if you like (if you decide on Harrahs)?

Harrahs booked.   Cab share on  :)up     

:)up


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Post by: mickyp on July 22, 2011, 11:53:57 PM
Alan add me to the november list. 17-24 staying in harrahs

Done, it'll be good to see  you Micky... it's been a while.

Excellent news Micky, where u flying from? Its been a while indeed!
Manchester, will be down on the wednesday night flying thursday 17th


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: amcgrath1uk on July 22, 2011, 11:55:42 PM
Alan add me to the november list. 17-24 staying in harrahs

Done, it'll be good to see  you Micky... it's been a while.

Excellent news Micky, where u flying from? Its been a while indeed!
Manchester, will be down on the wednesday night flying thursday 17th

That flight is going to be epic!! Have the Weds off for "packing" too ;) beeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr


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Post by: Laxie on July 23, 2011, 12:45:01 PM
Wow, thats mad, booked Vegas last week 16th -23rd November (Virgin Direct / The Flamingo) £499 each, and just spotted that the APAT crew are in Vegas the same time - spooky.

Hope to meet up with Jack and Dawn.

Will be great to meet up with you.  Keep an eye on the APAT Vegas Vengeance thread to find out what the gang's up to while over there and I'm sure we'll sort something out.

Alan add me to the november list. 17-24 staying in harrahs

Done, it'll be good to see  you Micky... it's been a while.

Excellent news Micky, where u flying from? Its been a while indeed!
Manchester, will be down on the wednesday night flying thursday 17th

That flight is going to be epic!! Have the Weds off for "packing" too ;) beeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

That flight is going to be insaaaaaaaaaaane!!!  Never been to Vegas before and sooooo looking forward to the trip.


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Post by: StuartHopkin on August 01, 2011, 04:11:57 PM
Booked 25/12 - 01/01

Reservations made at the Venetian


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Post by: MrsHopkino on August 01, 2011, 04:59:02 PM
Eeeeek I'm exctied ;-)


Title: Re: -+- GOING TO VEGAS? -+- Post Trip Dates Here -+-
Post by: MrsHopkino on August 02, 2011, 08:34:16 AM
Wow, thats mad, booked Vegas last week 16th -23rd November (Virgin Direct / The Flamingo) £499 each, and just spotted that the APAT crew are in Vegas the same time - spooky.

Hope to meet up with Jack and Dawn.

Will be great to meet up with you.  Keep an eye on the APAT Vegas Vengeance thread to find out what the gang's up to while over there and I'm sure we'll sort something out.

Alan add me to the november list. 17-24 staying in harrahs

Done, it'll be good to see  you Micky... it's been a while.

Excellent news Micky, where u flying from? Its been a while indeed!
Manchester, will be down on the wednesday night flying thursday 17th

That flight is going to be epic!! Have the Weds off for "packing" too ;) beeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

That flight is going to be insaaaaaaaaaaane!!!  Never been to Vegas before and sooooo looking forward to the trip.



Seeing as you guys are out there before us, would you kindly let us know where is good to P.A.R.T.Y??  ;djinn;
thanks


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Post by: SirPerceval on September 30, 2011, 07:09:42 PM
Booked the Venetian for my trip in November.

7 nights for £480.


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Post by: Chompy on September 30, 2011, 07:58:26 PM
How you get that price?


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Post by: Longy on September 30, 2011, 11:52:24 PM
In Vegas Monday- Friday next week, if any blondes are about and want to catch up for a beer, pm me.



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Post by: SirPerceval on October 01, 2011, 12:35:52 AM
How you get that price?

Travel Republic


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Post by: Rod on October 06, 2011, 07:03:47 PM
In Vegas with APAT, as above basically arrive 17th there until 24th.


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Post by: Laxie on October 06, 2011, 11:28:48 PM
In Vegas with APAT, as above basically arrive 17th there until 24th.

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Post by: SirPerceval on October 07, 2011, 08:21:36 AM
 ;boltpp;