5 tips to save money during NASCAR Las Vegas
Are you going to NASCAR in Las Vegas this weekend? At first I wasn’t going to post, mostly because I am jealous, but I figured a few tips would come in helpful this weekend.
First off, if you haven’t noticed already hotel prices skyrocket in Las Vegas for any major sporting event. So, ya it’s going to be expensive. Your best bet is to search for a smaller hotel at either end of the strip. Hotelscombinesd.com will help you find something more in your price range. Hotels.com is another option.
Another option is using a tool like tradingplaces.com or destinationvillas.com that way you can rent a condo. The upside here is that you can get a kitchen and prepare your meals there, the downside is that you have to prepare your meals. If you do decide to eat most of your meals out, I wouldn’t recommend eating all your meals on the strip. That can get awfully expensive awfully quick.
Plan your weekend ahead of time. I am terrible for this, I always “fly by the seat of my pants” and end up spending way too much. The most obvious is on show tickets, spending a few minutes on a website like www.PurchaseTix.com can save you hundreds of dollars.
Take full advantage of hotel comps. Every major casino in Las Vegas is more than happy away a free beer to a casino patron. This one can be a bit tricky to get a handle on though. If you are going to gamble $100 and drink 2-3 beers, go to the bar instead. If you are only gambling a few bucks instead get the waitress in the casino. One word of advice, if you want more than one drink an hour, look after your server. A couple bucks tip will go a long way.
Lastly, know your way around. There appears to be nearly as many taxis in Las Vegas as New York and just like in the Big Apple they are not the most economical way to get around. I wrote a post awhile back on ways to get around Las Vegas. I reomment taking a few minute to read it before you go.
There you have it. A few tips to save you a buck or two. Do you have any that you would like to share? Please add it to the comments section.
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The Sahara Las Vegas
Las Vegas hotels come in all shapes and sizes, and they seem to change those shapes and sizes yearly. One of the few constants on the strip is a Vegas hotel located at the north end of the Strip. This hotel is celebrating it’s 55th year of existence which is equivalent to the life span of about 5 hotels in Las Vegas. It is The Sahara.
The Sahara has seen so many highs and lows that it would take 50 posts to cover them all. Some of the notables though are: Being the setting for the original “Ocean’s eleven” film, hosting the Beatles and of course Dean Martin.
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Cher in Vegas
Celine has moved on from Las Vegas, but there is a new diva in Sin City and one that just seems to fit the Vegas mould. Cher just seems to be a more natural fit to Las Vegas than Celine ever was for me.
Richard Abowitz over at The Movable Buffet thinks that Cher will be a hard sell for the Colosseum marketers. I am not so sure. Although the prices are admittedly a little steep, they are fairly average for Las Vegas. Cher starts performing on May 6th and the prices will range from $95 to $250.
So why do I think that Cher will do well in Las Vegas?
This is Sin City and although there are some amazing performers doing well, there are just as many border line talents making some outstanding money and selling out every night. Can you say Wayne Newton?
It seems to me Cher brings the reputation and work ethic that is needed to survive in Vegas. As she told Mike Weatherford "Las Vegas is way over the top, and the show that I do is way over the top. I feel that it just has to be," Cher, 61, said in a telephone interview. "I guess you could go on in a black dress (and sing), but oh, I would just want to slit my wrist."
Sounds to me like the right attitude.
Tickets for Cher can be found at www.PurchaseTix.com using the keyword “Cher” or at StubHub.com
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Hot Las Vegas Valentines Deals
Las Vegas may not be the first place that you think of to take a loved one for Valentine’s Day, but it should be. With a slew of top notch restaurants, insanely beautiful rooms and relaxing spas around every corner Las Vegas is the perfect romantic getaway.
The problem is getting there cheap enough. So I thought we could do a little bit of the leg work for you and see if we can put together a deal that makes sense.
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Travelocity Deals
Here are some great Travelocity deals. The only catch is they expire in a few days so if you are going to use them, use them quick.
Enjoy.
- Get Away This Spring: Round Trip Flight Deals Starting at Just $103!
-expires Feb.7/08
- President’s Day Sale, 4 days Only! RT Flights from $158+
– expires Feb.8/08
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