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07-02-2014, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by xmisstrinh  Anyone got personal experiences at Monte Carlo? Kinda looks like a hole but bf wanted a hotel that had a lazy river, and Mandalay Bay was like $300/night and we thought that was a little pricey. Thanks! | Old people. Old people everywhere. It's a really dated hotel and you'll never spend any time there except to sleep.
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07-02-2014, 11:36 AM
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#2977 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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From my room I could see the Monte Carlo pool; it looked pretty short (and quite busy).
When are you going? $300 for Mandalay Bay seems steep.
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07-02-2014, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by JKam Old people. Old people everywhere. It's a really dated hotel and you'll never spend any time there except to sleep. | Jeebus, that's not fun. I just checked if there might be suites or Hotel 32 available... no dice. Crap! Quote:
Originally Posted by sonick From my room I could see the Monte Carlo pool; it looked pretty short (and quite busy).
When are you going? $300 for Mandalay Bay seems steep. | Aiyah  I'm going next Tuesday. Re: MB- RIGHT?! last time I checked, MB on average was 150/night for the average room.
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07-02-2014, 03:32 PM
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Anyone planning to stay at the new SLS hotel?
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07-06-2014, 06:03 PM
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#2980 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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So me and my GF will be going to Vegas next April Easter weekend for our birthdays. Might have a bunch of people coming might be just us, I've never been to Vegas so looking for some tips as to:
Best way to book flight/hotel? Are packages always cheapest? We ideally want to fly from YVR
What's the best way to get a nice room? Flights and hotel alone we are willing to spend 600-1000 each for 4 nights and airfare
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07-06-2014, 07:20 PM
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#2981 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Originally Posted by Hondaracer So me and my GF will be going to Vegas next April Easter weekend for our birthdays. Might have a bunch of people coming might be just us, I've never been to Vegas so looking for some tips as to:
Best way to book flight/hotel? Are packages always cheapest? We ideally want to fly from YVR
What's the best way to get a nice room? Flights and hotel alone we are willing to spend 600-1000 each for 4 nights and airfare | Keep your eye on Vegas.com
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07-06-2014, 10:00 PM
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#2982 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Originally Posted by Hondaracer So me and my GF will be going to Vegas next April Easter weekend for our birthdays. Might have a bunch of people coming might be just us, I've never been to Vegas so looking for some tips as to:
Best way to book flight/hotel? Are packages always cheapest? We ideally want to fly from YVR
What's the best way to get a nice room? Flights and hotel alone we are willing to spend 600-1000 each for 4 nights and airfare | and smartervegas.com
and Yes I am willing to give SLS a try...it Opens August 23rd I think...There will be an Umami Burger there as well as Katsuya
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07-06-2014, 10:32 PM
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#2983 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Sign up for hotels email newsletters, they often send out promo codes.
Also select travel agencies will have special rates and amenities for specific hotels. My latest stay at Aria was about the same price as booking online but I got like $260 I various credits and automatic upgrade based on availability.
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07-20-2014, 01:17 PM
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#2984 | | ninja edits your posts without your knowledge
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| MGM Resorts International - Royal Caribbean
Did this last year. Was amazing.
No need to worry about them checking your membership or anything.
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07-20-2014, 01:28 PM
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#2985 | | 2013, 2016, 2017 & 2018 NHL Fantasy RS1 Champion
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Originally Posted by CRS | Just to clarify, the deal is pretty much getting an $x amount of hotel credits?
Is there a limit to how many nights you must stay to get those credits? Last time I stayed at Mirage and they gave me a $100 credit if I stayed at least 2 nights.
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07-20-2014, 01:30 PM
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#2986 | | ninja edits your posts without your knowledge
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Originally Posted by HonestTea Just to clarify, the deal is pretty much getting an $x amount of hotel credits?
Is there a limit to how many nights you must stay to get those credits? Last time I stayed at Mirage and they gave me a $100 credit if I stayed at least 2 nights. | 2 nights minimum.
A lot of people book 4 nights and stay at two hotels and double up on credits. It's pretty crazy and it works.
I stayed 3 nights last time. But even at 2 nights, this is crazy because it is hotel credits and can be applied to anything that you want to charge to your room.
This means ANY MGM resort buffets, spas, and whatever.
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07-20-2014, 03:22 PM
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#2987 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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But flight + hotel package would cost less than if booked separately. Am I wrong?
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07-20-2014, 04:05 PM
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#2988 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Going to Drai & XS, looking online they suggest collared shirt & jacket. Anyone got tips for dress code, business casual everywhere?? (ie: not vancouver)
Or can fitted jeans/shirt still pass.
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07-20-2014, 04:28 PM
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Am I doing this right? This for MGM Grand
1 West Wing King Room 2 nights $96.00
Taxes: $11.52
Room Subtotal: $107.52
Resort Fee & Tax: $56.00
Total: $163.52
And I get $150 in credits for food/dining/spa etc? So essentially I'm paying $13.52 for two nights?
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07-20-2014, 05:01 PM
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$1900 - 4 adults, 4 nights @ Venetian via Allegiant in Aug.
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07-20-2014, 05:17 PM
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#2991 | | i like gifs
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Originally Posted by TOS'd $1900 - 4 adults, 4 nights @ Venetian via Allegiant in Aug. | Air & hotel?
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07-20-2014, 05:22 PM
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#2992 | | :inoutugh:
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Venetian via Allegiant Air. Not sure if this is a great deal or not(probably not) but only thing available that fit my work schedule.
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07-20-2014, 05:57 PM
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#2993 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by dhawes Going to Drai & XS, looking online they suggest collared shirt & jacket. Anyone got tips for dress code, business casual everywhere?? (ie: not vancouver)
Or can fitted jeans/shirt still pass. | As long as you wear dress shoes and a collared shirt. I remember during Christmas some girl got in wearing uggs  .
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07-20-2014, 06:01 PM
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#2994 | | ninja edits your posts without your knowledge
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Originally Posted by HonestTea Am I doing this right? This for MGM Grand
1 West Wing King Room 2 nights $96.00
Taxes: $11.52
Room Subtotal: $107.52
Resort Fee & Tax: $56.00
Total: $163.52
And I get $150 in credits for food/dining/spa etc? So essentially I'm paying $13.52 for two nights? | Provided that those are eligible dates - yes.
Note the credits have to be something you charge to the room and won't actually pay for the room.
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07-20-2014, 07:42 PM
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#2995 | | MiX iT Up!
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Monte Carlo
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- lazy river
- access to Aria, Bellagio, Mandarin Oriental, Vdara
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- no wifi
- $20 trick will not work
will not go back unless the mandalay bay is not available
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07-20-2014, 09:01 PM
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#2996 | | i like gifs
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$20 trick is YMMV and heavily dependent on who you talk to
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07-20-2014, 10:07 PM
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#2997 | | RS controls my life!
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Originally Posted by CRS | thanks for the tip, just booked december!
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07-25-2014, 10:11 PM
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#2998 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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has anyone been to Surrender at Encore? how's the vibe/layout of the club? deciding between that or Hakkasan. i know Hakkasan will be crazier but its also more $$$ and i hear the dance floor is packed like a can of sardines.
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08-08-2014, 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Hondaracer So me and my GF will be going to Vegas next April Easter weekend for our birthdays. Might have a bunch of people coming might be just us, I've never been to Vegas so looking for some tips as to:
Best way to book flight/hotel? Are packages always cheapest? We ideally want to fly from YVR
What's the best way to get a nice room? Flights and hotel alone we are willing to spend 600-1000 each for 4 nights and airfare | Fly allegiant, and book separately. There's free show tickets offer at Cheap Las Vegas Specials, Las Vegas Hotel Deals, Free Vegas Coupons right now, I'd check that out for April, probably the best deal.
Use Login: guest pw: guest instead of signing up
Book 2 nights and 2 nights under different names and combine them when you check in. This way you can get 4 show tickets free.
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08-17-2014, 07:04 PM
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#3000 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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For the Royal Caribbean offer, is there a cancellation policy? I'd like to book in advance but not 100% sure if I can go
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