How do I plan a 25th birthday trip for my self at las vegas with $1000.00 budget?

Question

Male, 24 turning 25! never been to Las Vegas Nevada

Answer 1

$1000 will go a long way in Las Vegas. I disagree with the last post that booking flight and hotel separately will save you money. A lot of times Expedia and the other travel sites have seriously discounted hotel rooms if booked with a flight. In December I was able to fly cross-country and stay at a decent hotel (Harrah's) for three nights for just $400. That isn't always the case though; you just have to look for the deals (package or otherwise). Travelzoo.com is a good site for this. As for food, I would recommend one night at a nice steakhouse: Lawry's has some of the best prime rib you will ever have (just off the Strip). Gallagher's at New York New York is also nice. Otherwise, you can enjoy the cheap buffets and prime rib specials most frequently found Downtown or at the 2nd tier casinos. Every casino has a coffee shop too, often 24 hours where you can grab a quick bite to eat for a decent price. You shouldn't pay too much for drinks as they are almost all free at the casinos so long as you are playing. A dollar tip for the waitress each time will make sure she returns. I would recommend against getting a rental car; get a roundtrip shuttle from the airport and you can walk everywhere on the Strip. There is also a bus that runs to Downtown for a reasonable fee (The Deuce). I visit Vegas once a year and have done it on the cheap and have also done it up in style; I have had fun both ways and whatever your budget you are sure to have a good time with so many different options. Happy birthday!

Answer 2

Be sure to check out the wine angels at Mandalay Bay hotel. There is bar that has a wine tower that is four stories high and these girls wear a harness and go up to get the bottles of wine. The bar is just beautiful you will enjoy it. Coyote ugly is over rated so I would not bother. If the weather is nice be sure to spend a day at the Hard Rock. They have a great pool that is like a beach with swim up bars and such. It is a nice way to swim and relax by the pool. Hope you have fun and this info is a help.

Answer 3

as far as where to stay:



the Orleans



was rated "Best Value in the US" ( by tripadvisor.com users)

rated "Best Bargin 2006" (by Las Vegas Journal)

ranked #2 for "Best Hotel" in Vegas (by Yahoo users)



clean

spacious rooms

14 great restaurants

great gambling

friendly staff

nice pool & spa

bowling alley

movie theater

less than a mile from the Strip

free shuttle every 15 minutes



http://www.orleanscasino.com





as to what to do:



go clubbin; the best clubs, on the best nights



monday

Jet @ Mirage



tuesday

Pure @ Caesars



wednesday

voodoo lounge @ Rio

tangerine @ TI



thursday

light @ Bellagio

tryst @ Wynn



friday

tao @ Venetian



saturday

go to the Palms; Rain, Moon, Ghostbar, & Playboy Club

or

go to MGM; Studio 54, Tabu, & Treato



sunday

body english @ Hard Rock





check this link for info and vip passes, also check on eBay for cheap Vip passes.



http://www.vegas.com/nightclubs/...





here is a detailed list of free and/or cheap shows and attractions...



Atlantis - Caesars Palace Las Vegas



Azure Underwater Show - Silverton Hotel Las Vegas



Bevertainment - Rio Suites Las Vegas



Big Elvis - Barbary Coast Hotel Las Vegas



CBS Television City - MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas



Dueling Pianos - Kahunaville Las Vegas



Dueling Pianos - Harrah's Hotel Las Vegas



Dueling Pianos - New York New York Las Vegas



Dueling Pianos - South Point Casino Las Vegas



Entertainers - Shops at Desert Passage Las Vegas



Exotic Bird Show - Hawaiian Marketplace Las Vegas



Exotic Bird Show & Tell - Mandalay Bay Las Vegas



Fashion Shows - Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas



Festival of Fountains - Caesars Palace Las Vegas



Fountains of Bellagio - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas



Free Circus Acts - Circus Circus Hotel Las Vegas



Fremont Experience Light Show - Fremont Street



Fremont Street Entertainers - Fremont Street Las Vegas



Harbor Rainstorm - Desert Passage Mall Las Vegas



Light, Water & Sound Show - Bally's Hotel Las Vegas



Medieval Acts - Excalibur Hotel Las Vegas



Show in the Sky Parade - Rio Hotel Las Vegas



Sirens of TI - Treasure Island Hotel Las Vegas



Street Performers - Grand Canal Shoppes Las Vegas



Sunset Stampede - Sam's Town Las Vegas



Volcano Eruption - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas



9-11 Tribute - New York New York Hotel & Casino



Airport Runways Viewing Area - McCarran Airport



Auto Museum - Imperial Palace Hotel Las Vegas



Auto Museum - St. Jude's Ranch



Aquarium at Mandalay Bay - Mandalay Bay Las Vegas



Aviation History Museum - McCarran Airport Las Vegas



Barrick Natural History Museum - UNLV campus



Bellagio Botanical Gardens - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas



Bellagio Hotel Lobby - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas



Bonnie & Clyde Exhibit - Primm Valley Resort



Bull Rides - Gilley's Las Vegas



Calico Basin Red Springs - Red Rock Canyon



Chocolate Factory Tour - Ethel M Chocolate Factory



Chocolate Fountain - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas



Cigar Factory Tour - Don Pablo's Cigar Company



Coffee Roastery Tour - Coffee Roasters of Las Vegas



Coral Reef Aquarium - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas



Country Dance Lessons - Gilley's Las Vegas



Country Music Memorabilia - Toby Keith's Bar & Grill



Custom Bikes by Orange County Choppers - Silverton



Crazy Girls Photo Op - Riviera Hotel & Casino



Desert Demonstration Garden - Acacia Park



Desert Demonstration Garden - West Alta Drive



ESPN Zone Art Collection - New York-New York Hotel



First Fridays - Arts District, Downtown Las Vegas



Fountains at Caesars Palace - Caesars Palace



Gondolas - Venetian Hotel Las Vegas



Guitar Museum - Ed Roman Guitars Las Vegas



Fishing Demonstrations - Bass Pro Shops Las Vegas



Harley Memorabilia - Harley-Davidson Cafe Las Vegas



Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve - Henderson



Hootie & the Blowfish Memorabilia - Silverton Hotel



Hoover Dam - Boulder City, Nevada



Lake Mead Visitor Center



Largest Gold Nugget - Golden Nugget Hotel Las Vegas



Las Vegas Info & Free Email - LVCVA Visitor Center



Lion Habitat - MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas



M & M’s World Academy - Las Vegas



Movie Memorabilia - Planet Hollywood Las Vegas



Museum of the American Cocktail - Commander's Palace



Music Industry Memorabilia - Rainbow Bar & Grill



Mystic Falls Park - Sam's Town Hotel Las Vegas



NASCAR Memorabilia - Sahara Hotel Las Vegas



Neon Museum - Las Vegas



Nevada Test Site Tour



N. Las Vegas Airport Viewing Deck



Picture with a Showgirl - Harrah's Hotel Las Vegas



Pinball Hall of Fame - Las Vegas



Red Rock Visitor Center - Red Rock Canyon



Rock Memorabilia - Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas



Skydiving Demonstration - Flyaway Indoor Skydiving



Solar Power Research Facility - UNLV Solar Site



Sports Car Museum & Showroom - LV Speedway



Sports Hall of Fame - Las Vegas Club Hotel



Tropical Rain Forest - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas



UNLV Desert Gardens - UNLV campus



Welcome to Las Vegas Sign - Las Vegas Boulevard



Wetlands Park - Las Vegas



White Tiger Habitat - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas



Wildlife Habitat - Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas



World's Brightest Light Beam - Luxor Las Vegas



-M

Answer 4

The best way to save a LOT of money is to avoid special events, large conventions and weekends. By going Sunday through Thursday during slow periods you can stay in a great hotel for very little $$.



I always book my hotel and air separate, I always book my room through the hotel. I do use the travel web sites to compare rates.



These are the sites I use to compare rates

http://www.travelworm.com

http://www.i4vegas.com

http://www.tripres.com



From this site you can access every hotel/casino in LV - It's also a great source of up to date info on everything LV.

http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com "VEGAS INFO" >Hotels & Casinos



These are "Generally" the best value hotels.



Four Star

Luxor

http://www.luxor.com



Golden Nugget

http://www.goldennugget.com



Three Star

http://www.orleanscasino.com



Stratosphere

http://www.stratospherehotel.com



Bill's Gamblin Hall(ex Barbary Coast)

http://www.billslasvegas.com



Main Street Station

http://www.mainstreetcasino.com



Two Star

Gold Coast

http://www.goldcoastcasino.com



Vegas Club

http://www.vegasclubcasino.net



A couple other very nice places that have great rates "sometimes"

Sam's Town

http://www.samstownlv.com



Fiesta Henderson

http://www.fiestacasino.com



These are the largest groups of hotels in LV

http://www.mgm-mirage.com

http://www.harrahs.com



If your trip is more than 2 months in the future, take the time to sign up for "e-mail updates" from any hotel you're interested in. They will send you e-mail promotions with special room rates.



If you have an Q's feel free to e-mail me through YA, I'll be glad to help you find what you're looking for. No, I'm not a travel agent!!



I was checking room rates for someone the other day and ran across a special on Travel Worm, for the Orleans, the rate for Sunday through Thursday >5 nights, July 15th - 20th< averaged $28.80 per night. This is a great rate at a very-very nice hotel. You might at least check travel worm to see if they have that rate for the dates you're interested in. >The Orleans will price match the best online rate you can find for their hotel 1-800-675-3267.



Later: "Duke" "I disagree with the above post that you can save money by booking your air and hotel separately. I flew cross country and spent 3 nights at Harrah's for $400" > We also went to Las Vegas in December(5th - 19th) we did book our air and hotel separately and the TOTAL cost for RT non-stop air from KC and 14 nights hotel was $232 each> I say again, if you are willing to do the research and plan ahead you can save a lot of money. >We are also booked for next December, 16th - Jan 1 - Total room cost for 16 nights including taxes $252.88, rooms held since January 24th 07<



"Duke" did give you a lot of good advice, though I disagree on the shuttle from McCarran to your hotel plan. The city bus is quicker and cheaper and they don't keep your money and not show up for the return trip. >Which happened to us both times we used the shuttle<



We go to LV 2-3 times a year for 2 weeks or more at a time and have for over 20 years. We have 45 nights booked for LV this year(it's early yet)



~Jack~

Answer 5

Gotta visit the Doubledown Saloon and Atomic Liquor > too cool