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clgcruiser
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Posted: Sun Jul 22nd, 2007 03:38 pm | 26th Post |
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kathy32259 wrote: Welcome kruizer!! Glad you decided to post!! Don't be a stranger, just jump right in - anywhere!!
It can be crazy - considering how many people fly in and out of LAS each day. As a frequent traveler it is one of my favorite airports!!
When you land it is a piece of cake - luggage takes a little bit - but there are slot machines everywhere tp keep you occupied if you so desire!!
Get to the airport at least 2 hours before take-off. Security lines are long but move pretty fast. Once through security there are more slot machines, smoking rooms, restaurants, and shopping everywhere. I have won some $$ waiting for my plane to take off - believe it or not.
I remember that 20 years ago, I didn't do too great while in Vegas, but won $120 in the machines at the airport while waiting for our flight to leave! I think they are a little looser to get you psyched up!
Welcome Kruizer!
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Posted: Sun Jul 22nd, 2007 05:01 pm | 27th Post |
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kruizer wrote: Long time lurker, first time poster. Whoopie 
I heard that the Las Vegas Airport is a nightmare. True?
It never stood out for me as being one of the bad ones and like everyone else says there's lots to amuse yourself with while you wait.
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clgcruiser
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Posted: Wed Jul 25th, 2007 01:02 pm | 28th Post |
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| OK, still waiting on Auntie Cruiser! How was the airport, concerned parties want to know??? And most of all, how was Vegas, or didn't you see the outside of the Casino??
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auntiecruiser
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Posted: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 01:41 am | 29th Post |
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Airport in Vegas is always busy. Make sure you give yourselves at least the 2 hours that are suggested. I was lucky and did not need to wait in the really long lines, as I had my mom and her wheelchair. They have a separate line for handicapped and for those families with strollers. But there were a number of people who missed their flight, as they were not at the gate on time. Seats were given to standby customers after calling last call about 3 times. I was also lucky enough to get a free upgrade to business class.
Vegas was great as always, and yes, Cindy we did leave the casino...how else do you get to another one??? Actually we checked out Fremont Street. We did not go to the strip at all.
If anyone goes downtown, you have to stop and see the painter outside of 4 Queens. He is amazing. He paints the most incredible paintings with spray paint! We went outside to watch him a few times.
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Carnival Legend 10/18/09
Carnival Destiny 10/30/08 and 11/3/08
Carnival Liberty 2/25/07
Carnival Valor 3/5/06
Carnival Triumph 1/26/02
Carnival Imagination 4/6/96
Carnival Celebration 4/18/92
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JustBeingMe
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Posted: Thu Aug 2nd, 2007 11:02 am | 30th Post |
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I'll be in Vegas Sept 8-11 for my bday. I haven't been there in about 8 years....cruising got in the way.....so I'm really looking forward to seeing all the new places.
The 1 million dollar display is always fun to see at Binion's Horseshoe, if it's still there. Used to take a free pic with you standing by the money.
I'm sure I will have lots to report when I return.
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clgcruiser
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Posted: Thu Aug 2nd, 2007 03:07 pm | 31st Post |
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JustBeingMe wrote: I'll be in Vegas Sept 8-11 for my bday. I haven't been there in about 8 years....cruising got in the way.....so I'm really looking forward to seeing all the new places.
The 1 million dollar display is always fun to see at Binion's Horseshoe, if it's still there. Used to take a free pic with you standing by the money.
I'm sure I will have lots to report when I return.
Yes, PLEASE report to this thread! We'll be waiting!
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clgcruiser
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Posted: Thu Aug 2nd, 2007 03:09 pm | 32nd Post |
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auntiecruiser wrote: Airport in Vegas is always busy. Make sure you give yourselves at least the 2 hours that are suggested. I was lucky and did not need to wait in the really long lines, as I had my mom and her wheelchair. They have a separate line for handicapped and for those families with strollers. But there were a number of people who missed their flight, as they were not at the gate on time. Seats were given to standby customers after calling last call about 3 times. I was also lucky enough to get a free upgrade to business class.
Vegas was great as always, and yes, Cindy we did leave the casino...how else do you get to another one??? Actually we checked out Fremont Street. We did not go to the strip at all.
If anyone goes downtown, you have to stop and see the painter outside of 4 Queens. He is amazing. He paints the most incredible paintings with spray paint! We went outside to watch him a few times.
You can put me in a wheelchair and push me around! (At least til we get to the casino!)
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auntiecruiser
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Posted: Fri Aug 3rd, 2007 01:54 am | 33rd Post |
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clgcruiser wrote: auntiecruiser wrote: Airport in Vegas is always busy. Make sure you give yourselves at least the 2 hours that are suggested. I was lucky and did not need to wait in the really long lines, as I had my mom and her wheelchair. They have a separate line for handicapped and for those families with strollers. But there were a number of people who missed their flight, as they were not at the gate on time. Seats were given to standby customers after calling last call about 3 times. I was also lucky enough to get a free upgrade to business class.
Vegas was great as always, and yes, Cindy we did leave the casino...how else do you get to another one??? Actually we checked out Fremont Street. We did not go to the strip at all.
If anyone goes downtown, you have to stop and see the painter outside of 4 Queens. He is amazing. He paints the most incredible paintings with spray paint! We went outside to watch him a few times.
You can put me in a wheelchair and push me around! (At least til we get to the casino!)
Ok, the problem is not when we get to Vegas, it is when we are leaving Vegas!!
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Carnival Legend 10/18/09
Carnival Destiny 10/30/08 and 11/3/08
Carnival Liberty 2/25/07
Carnival Valor 3/5/06
Carnival Triumph 1/26/02
Carnival Imagination 4/6/96
Carnival Celebration 4/18/92
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clgcruiser
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Posted: Fri Aug 3rd, 2007 02:22 am | 34th Post |
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auntiecruiser wrote: clgcruiser wrote: auntiecruiser wrote: Airport in Vegas is always busy. Make sure you give yourselves at least the 2 hours that are suggested. I was lucky and did not need to wait in the really long lines, as I had my mom and her wheelchair. They have a separate line for handicapped and for those families with strollers. But there were a number of people who missed their flight, as they were not at the gate on time. Seats were given to standby customers after calling last call about 3 times. I was also lucky enough to get a free upgrade to business class.
Vegas was great as always, and yes, Cindy we did leave the casino...how else do you get to another one??? Actually we checked out Fremont Street. We did not go to the strip at all.
If anyone goes downtown, you have to stop and see the painter outside of 4 Queens. He is amazing. He paints the most incredible paintings with spray paint! We went outside to watch him a few times.
You can put me in a wheelchair and push me around! (At least til we get to the casino!)
Ok, the problem is not when we get to Vegas, it is when we are leaving Vegas!!
You can push me then, too! I'm sure I'll be plenty tired after sightseeing! It will be good exercise for you *ducking as Laurie's shoe flies past my head* :tomatoes:
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Posted: Sun Aug 5th, 2007 02:02 am | 35th Post |
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clgcruiser wrote: auntiecruiser wrote: clgcruiser wrote: auntiecruiser wrote: Airport in Vegas is always busy. Make sure you give yourselves at least the 2 hours that are suggested. I was lucky and did not need to wait in the really long lines, as I had my mom and her wheelchair. They have a separate line for handicapped and for those families with strollers. But there were a number of people who missed their flight, as they were not at the gate on time. Seats were given to standby customers after calling last call about 3 times. I was also lucky enough to get a free upgrade to business class.
Vegas was great as always, and yes, Cindy we did leave the casino...how else do you get to another one??? Actually we checked out Fremont Street. We did not go to the strip at all.
If anyone goes downtown, you have to stop and see the painter outside of 4 Queens. He is amazing. He paints the most incredible paintings with spray paint! We went outside to watch him a few times.
You can put me in a wheelchair and push me around! (At least til we get to the casino!)
Ok, the problem is not when we get to Vegas, it is when we are leaving Vegas!!
You can push me then, too! I'm sure I'll be plenty tired after sightseeing! It will be good exercise for you *ducking as Laurie's shoe flies past my head* :tomatoes:
And after that shoe hits you in the head...you can go sightseeing without me!!! 
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Carnival Legend 10/18/09
Carnival Destiny 10/30/08 and 11/3/08
Carnival Liberty 2/25/07
Carnival Valor 3/5/06
Carnival Triumph 1/26/02
Carnival Imagination 4/6/96
Carnival Celebration 4/18/92
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Posted: Mon Aug 6th, 2007 02:26 am | 36th Post |
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Having to stay with the clowns & kids Sat night at Circus Circus since two of my friends canceled for Sat night.  No way I'm gonna pay $300 for a room I will probably be two hours at the most. Kat, Mom & sister will be arriving on Sunday morning & we are all staying at Monte Carlo then.
I can't wait to get back there. After all the beautiful places I have cruised to.....Vegas is still my favorite place in the world.
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clgcruiser
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Posted: Mon Aug 6th, 2007 02:29 am | 37th Post |
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| I'm very anxious to go, too-lots of changes since I was there last! It'll be like a new place. . .
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Posted: Wed Aug 8th, 2007 10:25 am | 38th Post |
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Frontier has closed. Time for another mega hotel.
http://www.lvrj.com/news/8526017.html
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clgcruiser
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Posted: Wed Aug 8th, 2007 12:01 pm | 39th Post |
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Atlantacruise wrote: Frontier has closed. Time for another mega hotel.
http://www.lvrj.com/news/8526017.html
That's kind of sad. I wonder if any of the original hotels are left! The last time I was in Vegas (In the 1980's) we stayed at the Castaways, which is no longer there. It was across from the Sands on the strip.
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Posted: Wed Aug 8th, 2007 12:06 pm | 40th Post |
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clgcruiser wrote:
That's kind of sad. I wonder if any of the original hotels are left! The last time I was in Vegas (In the 1980's) we stayed at the Castaways, which is no longer there. It was across from the Sands on the strip.
No date has been set yet for the implosion, sure it will be soon. Sahara is probably the next logical choice to go.
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clgcruiser
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Posted: Wed Aug 8th, 2007 12:44 pm | 41st Post |
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| You'd think they'd want to preserve some of the older, historic places. . .
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Atlantacruise
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Posted: Wed Aug 8th, 2007 12:52 pm | 42nd Post |
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| You would think but money is king, not history.
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kathy32259
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Posted: Sun Aug 12th, 2007 04:09 pm | 43rd Post |
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I just got the bestest news!! I am going to VEGAS this year after all!! Woo hoo. Lv on Sept 30 for 6 nights. I am sooooo excited. Can't wait. We will be staying at the Golden Nugget - which has had a lot of nre renovations since I was there last year.
Doing the Vegas dance!! 
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Posted: Sun Aug 12th, 2007 04:09 pm | 44th Post |
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Atlantacruise wrote: Frontier has closed. Time for another mega hotel.
http://www.lvrj.com/news/8526017.html
Sorry but can't say I'm sad to see it go. I only went there once in my past trips. Found it to be very dark, dull & unexciting. Give me glitz & glitter......like Vegas is supposed to be.
On my other visits, there was always a strike of some kind going on. We always chose to honor the workers & refused to cross their picket line.
Seeing who the new owners will be....it won't be on my list to visit in the future.
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clgcruiser
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Posted: Sun Aug 12th, 2007 04:21 pm | 45th Post |
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kathy32259 wrote: I just got the bestest news!! I am going to VEGAS this year after all!! Woo hoo. Lv on Sept 30 for 6 nights. I am sooooo excited. Can't wait. We will be staying at the Golden Nugget - which has had a lot of nre renovations since I was there last year.
Doing the Vegas dance!!
I'm jealous! I hafta wait until February! Please leave some money there for me. . .
We will be staying right across the way, at the 4 Queens.
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kathy32259
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Posted: Sun Aug 12th, 2007 04:47 pm | 46th Post |
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clgcruiser wrote: kathy32259 wrote: I just got the bestest news!! I am going to VEGAS this year after all!! Woo hoo. Lv on Sept 30 for 6 nights. I am sooooo excited. Can't wait. We will be staying at the Golden Nugget - which has had a lot of nre renovations since I was there last year.
Doing the Vegas dance!!
I'm jealous! I hafta wait until February! Please leave some money there for me. . .
We will be staying right across the way, at the 4 Queens.
I will try to leave some $$ for you but I am not making any promises.....
We always hit the 4 Queens on the last night - for some reason that night is always a winner at the 4Q...LOL.
Gotta tell ya a story - I was in Evansville, IN on Wednesday night - so I decided to head to the boat for an hour or so - spent about $50 and was ready to call it a night when the $1 Wheel of Fortune caught my eye. I inserted a $20 and on my first spin I got the Wheel - won $40 - so I thought I would play down to $40 and quit. At $43 I hit the 5X red 7's for $600!! Kept playing a few more spins and hit another $50. Cashed out. Waled in with $100 - walked out with $675. 
It was a good night. Now I am primed for Foxwoods - which will take place three weeks before Vegas. I am hoping my luck holds.........
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clgcruiser
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Posted: Sun Aug 12th, 2007 05:20 pm | 47th Post |
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kathy32259 wrote: clgcruiser wrote: kathy32259 wrote: I just got the bestest news!! I am going to VEGAS this year after all!! Woo hoo. Lv on Sept 30 for 6 nights. I am sooooo excited. Can't wait. We will be staying at the Golden Nugget - which has had a lot of nre renovations since I was there last year.
Doing the Vegas dance!!
I'm jealous! I hafta wait until February! Please leave some money there for me. . .
We will be staying right across the way, at the 4 Queens.
I will try to leave some $$ for you but I am not making any promises.....
We always hit the 4 Queens on the last night - for some reason that night is always a winner at the 4Q...LOL.
Gotta tell ya a story - I was in Evansville, IN on Wednesday night - so I decided to head to the boat for an hour or so - spent about $50 and was ready to call it a night when the $1 Wheel of Fortune caught my eye. I inserted a $20 and on my first spin I got the Wheel - won $40 - so I thought I would play down to $40 and quit. At $43 I hit the 5X red 7's for $600!! Kept playing a few more spins and hit another $50. Cashed out. Waled in with $100 - walked out with $675.
It was a good night. Now I am primed for Foxwoods - which will take place three weeks before Vegas. I am hoping my luck holds.........
Congrats! That's gotta get you in the right frame of mind!
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Posted: Mon Aug 13th, 2007 01:43 am | 48th Post |
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kathy32259 wrote: I just got the bestest news!! I am going to VEGAS this year after all!! Woo hoo. Lv on Sept 30 for 6 nights. I am sooooo excited. Can't wait. We will be staying at the Golden Nugget - which has had a lot of nre renovations since I was there last year.
Doing the Vegas dance!!
Was the swimming pool remodeled already when you were there last year? If not, boy are you in for a GREAT surprise!! We went to see it last month...very nice!!
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Carnival Legend 10/18/09
Carnival Destiny 10/30/08 and 11/3/08
Carnival Liberty 2/25/07
Carnival Valor 3/5/06
Carnival Triumph 1/26/02
Carnival Imagination 4/6/96
Carnival Celebration 4/18/92
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kathy32259
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Posted: Mon Aug 13th, 2007 01:50 am | 49th Post |
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auntiecruiser wrote: kathy32259 wrote: I just got the bestest news!! I am going to VEGAS this year after all!! Woo hoo. Lv on Sept 30 for 6 nights. I am sooooo excited. Can't wait. We will be staying at the Golden Nugget - which has had a lot of nre renovations since I was there last year.
Doing the Vegas dance!!
Was the swimming pool remodeled already when you were there last year? If not, boy are you in for a GREAT surprise!! We went to see it last month...very nice!!
No it wasn't - it was in process, as well as the south tower lobby was not finished. I have heard it is beautiful!! Can't wait
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Posted: Wed Aug 15th, 2007 02:44 am | 50th Post |
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kathy32259 wrote: auntiecruiser wrote: kathy32259 wrote: I just got the bestest news!! I am going to VEGAS this year after all!! Woo hoo. Lv on Sept 30 for 6 nights. I am sooooo excited. Can't wait. We will be staying at the Golden Nugget - which has had a lot of nre renovations since I was there last year.
Doing the Vegas dance!!
Was the swimming pool remodeled already when you were there last year? If not, boy are you in for a GREAT surprise!! We went to see it last month...very nice!!
No it wasn't - it was in process, as well as the south tower lobby was not finished. I have heard it is beautiful!! Can't wait
We did not get to the lobby, so I am not sure about that, but the pool is incredible. If you like water slides, they have a really cool one that actually goes right through the middle of the shark/fish tank that is in the middle of the pool.
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Carnival Legend 10/18/09
Carnival Destiny 10/30/08 and 11/3/08
Carnival Liberty 2/25/07
Carnival Valor 3/5/06
Carnival Triumph 1/26/02
Carnival Imagination 4/6/96
Carnival Celebration 4/18/92
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