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« Reply #2820 on: March 08, 2015, 04:27:58 PM »

The Radisson at Manchester airport is about as convenient as it gets. On site at terminal 2, roll out of bed and into departures. It's not particularly cheap, think the one time I stayed there it was £120 ish.

Staying in Manchester c/c is easy enough though, with trains leaving for the airport every 15 mins. The Premier Inn on Dale St is just 2 mins from the station, think their rooms start at about £35 so cheap and cheerful. Just opposite that, if you want something a bit more stylish, is a complex called The Place. More like an apart-hotel or w/e you call them. Stayed there pre Cuba a couple of years ago, very nice with loads of space being more an apartment than just your average hotel room. Prices for that seem to hover around the £80 mark, and again only round the corner from Piccaddilly.

For the person asking about skipping a Dublin leg and just turning up at London for the flight, NEVER do this. You are classed as a no show at Dublin and all subsequent sectors are cancelled. You can cheat this coming back; In September I went Dublin - Chicago - Vegas.....Vegas - London - Dublin, but as I only had hand luggage (was just a flying visit to Vegas sadly and didn't need a case), I basically left at Gatwick for a pre booked train back ooop norf and sacked off the final leg to Ireland. But never do this going out, unless you hate money!
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« Reply #2821 on: March 08, 2015, 04:41:09 PM »

Thanks for clearing that up, thought I'd had a lightbulb moment!
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« Reply #2822 on: March 08, 2015, 05:59:02 PM »

Thanks for the answers, chaps. My order of relevance for the hotel:

1. Near to airport (getting there on the night and then walk/short taxi ride in the morning);
2. Near somewhere to eat (pub grub fine);
3. Suitable to start a holiday at;
4. Price

They're all relevant but they're in that order for one night.
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« Reply #2823 on: March 08, 2015, 06:21:38 PM »

Thanks for the answers, chaps. My order of relevance for the hotel:

1. Near to airport (getting there on the night and then walk/short taxi ride in the morning);
2. Near somewhere to eat (pub grub fine);
3. Suitable to start a holiday at;
4. Price

They're all relevant but they're in that order for one night.

You really can't go wrong with the Radisson at Terminal 2 then. Doesn't get more convenient, decent food in the bar/restaurant on site, free Wi-Fi. Just a very comfortable start for any holiday. Says on their site that rooms start at £93 per night. I'm sure my ex paid a fair bit more than that when we stayed there, what a shame Wink

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« Reply #2824 on: March 10, 2015, 01:30:04 PM »

Amazingly cheap flights on Norwegian airlines right now. Seriously tempting me.
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« Reply #2825 on: March 10, 2015, 02:20:02 PM »

Amazingly cheap flights on Norwegian airlines right now. Seriously tempting me.

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« Reply #2826 on: March 10, 2015, 02:25:19 PM »

I'll have a quick scout in a bit. But I would fly from Berlin or Frankfurt and I don't mind going to LA.

 I think they have flights from London too. It's via Oslo so possibly not the best use of time from London where you can fly direct on two airlines but I believe there are only a couple of flights a week from Germany to Vegas direct.

Also saw a couple of amazing cheap flights from Glasgow direct. Will grab dates when I have a second.
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« Reply #2827 on: March 10, 2015, 03:54:14 PM »

Norwegian have one ways from London - LAX for £269 on a couple of dates at the end of May.

If you don't mind going to Scandy first, you can get a one way Stockholm - LAX for £125 on 19 and 21st May, or £141 on the 26th. From Oslo, you can go on the 27th May or 3rd June for £133.

Bear in mind that Norwegian are essentially a low cost long haul operator, so add £50 to any fare for a bag, food and seat selection. But they do use the Dreamliner, which is a fine piece of aircraft.

Tikay, plane talk, you don't want to miss out Wink

Oh, and obvs you'll have to factor in the price of a one way from LAX - LV of course Smiley
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« Reply #2828 on: March 10, 2015, 04:16:39 PM »


Also saw a couple of amazing cheap flights from Glasgow direct. Will grab dates when I have a second.

They are local flights for local ppl.
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« Reply #2829 on: March 10, 2015, 04:53:45 PM »

I appreciate I'm probably coming across like a broken record, but if people are looking to get to Vegas and back as cheap as possible for some/all of the WSOP, there are some very competitive prices going from Dublin at the moment.

Just put a random date in (28th May - 2nd July) and there are a range of flights and airlines starting from £372 return. That £372 fare is particularly good, as it uses the Virgin Atlantic service.

If any Blondes want me to have a look for anything then just yell on here, or send me a PM. I have plenty of time on my hands at the moment Wink
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« Reply #2830 on: March 12, 2015, 12:52:59 PM »


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« Reply #2831 on: March 12, 2015, 02:43:02 PM »

I know you mention the low humidity in passing but a great tip for a newbie to Vegas is lip balm - cracked lips are no fun.
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« Reply #2832 on: March 12, 2015, 03:02:37 PM »

I know you mention the low humidity in passing but a great tip for a newbie to Vegas is lip balm - cracked lips are no fun.

Humidifier to room always step one when checking in. Ridic that anyone wouldn't.
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« Reply #2833 on: March 12, 2015, 03:35:14 PM »

Vegas is just fine for kids, they can go anywhere except the cardrooms.

Got to say I disagree with this, there really isn't that much to do for kids in Vegas imo. They are going to be bored quickly and also prevent the parents from enjoying the numerous over 21 stuff that is the real fun in Vegas.

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« Reply #2834 on: March 12, 2015, 04:19:05 PM »

Depends how long you go for but our daughter loved it.  There's all the hotels to visit, all the shops, lots of shows and tonnes more.  I agree it's restrictive on the over 21's activity but it's not a terrible place for kids by a long way.
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