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Poll Preview: What are the worst mistakes that first-time visitors to Las Vegas make?
We ran across an article on TheTravel.com "Ten Mistakes All Rookies Make Their First Time in Las Vegas" and realized that it's been so long that the vast majority of us -- writers, staff, subscribers, readers -- have been Vegas rookies that it would instructive and entertaining to take a poll on the subject.
The first 10 mistakes are from the web post, in TheTravels' order (1-10); the rest are ones we dreamed up our very own selves. We'll be interested to see what youse guys come up with and, next week when the poll runs, how much or little you agree with TheTravel's top ten.
Expect to win big
Misjudge the time it takes to get back to the airport
Eat only at buffets
Pay full price for a show
Don't rent a car
Don't join the players club
Don't stay on the Strip ...
... and Never Leave the Strip
Think everywhere is close
Don't check for room deals before booking
Play 6-5 blackjack
Play triple-zero roulette
Eat at fast-food chains same as at home
Believe a slot machine is "due"
Don't wear comfortable walking shoes
Don't make reservations at a nice restaurant on weekends
Take gambling advice from the guy playing next to you
Pay for drinks
Drink too much
Try to see the Grand Canyon in one day
Miss all the free entertainment
Don't drink enough water
Forget manners
Try to see everything in that first trip
Get long-hauled from the airport
Try to cross the Strip by jaywalking
Forget to cash out TITOs
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