I must begin w/a little nostalgia: My first trip to Vegas was 1999 B.C. (Before Children). We stayed at the now imploded Stardust with our friends, Debbie and Steve. Amazing experience, and although I was a low-roller then, I had no idea just how low I could REALLY go.
After giving birth repeatedly between 2001 and 2004 (3 girls in 3 years); I was unable to return to Vegas until 2006. Stayed at the Excalibur in Feb. 2006 with my sister and her husband. We went on one of those horrible time-share tours that year - BIG MISTAKE. However, we earned $100 in free chips and dinner for two at the Knights of the Roundtable. Enjoyed ourselves so much in 2006, we returned to The Ex- again in Feb. 2007.
Fast forward to Summer 2009. I am now an official LVA member, and hooked on all the wonderful tips and tricks you fantastic folks out there share. I become increasingly excited about these coupon things I've just learned about called "matchplays" and "free slot play". Woo-hoo. As a new member to virtually all casinos (save the Harrah's properties). My DH and I are overrun with all the freebies thrown at us. We are tickled and excited, and best of all, come out WINNERS on our first ever five-day coupon run. If you type in the phrase: flamingo/paris trip report, all five days from that trip are still here in the LVA archives. My husband re-read them a few days ago, and was delighted they were still posted in the LVA trip report forum for us to enjoy all over again.
We returned to the Flamingo in June 2010, our first trip w/all three kids plus my sister and her husband. I didn't know if it would be the same having the kids in tow, but we had a great time together as a family and still managed to carve out some adult time.
And now, it's Vegas time again. The kids are off to Girl Scout camp on Sunday...drop off is 2:45. We have a direct flight booked from Milwaukee to Vegas, and departing at 6:00pm. Booked the Rio his time around (all four nights comped). Of course, my LVA member reward book is new, crisp, clean and completely unused. Not for long, as I'm looking forward to tearing it up - pun intended.
We've got another couple, Deb and B, joining us this trip. We happened to cross paths with them in Vegas (Summer of '09) for a night and had the best time together, so we're hoping for a repeat. They'll be joining us at the Rio 3 out of the 4 nights. Deb has never done Vegas on the cheap, she expressly asked me to show her how to make that happen this trip. First thing we did was get her signed up on LVA. She can't wait to tear into that coupon book!!
As previously stated, I've joined nearly all the players clubs in Vegas (strip and downtown) but am looking forward to joining the new Cosmopolitan and taking advantage of their $100 rebate offer.
We're planning on the following buffets for breakfast: Rio, Paris, Planet Hollywood, and The Orleans
Dinner plans include: Ellis Island (2-for-1 BBQ); The Flame @ El Co; and Gardunos at The Palms
Of course we'll be burning through the free slot play and matchplays often. I'm also trying to figure out who's providing Win Cards this year. I like to take advantage of them if it's convenient.
Thanks to a previous poster, I just purchased The Palms $40 in slot play for $25 online coupon too!
If anyone has tips or advice on other good gaming offers on or near the strip I still don't know about; I'd love to hear from you!
~Paige
After giving birth repeatedly between 2001 and 2004 (3 girls in 3 years); I was unable to return to Vegas until 2006. Stayed at the Excalibur in Feb. 2006 with my sister and her husband. We went on one of those horrible time-share tours that year - BIG MISTAKE. However, we earned $100 in free chips and dinner for two at the Knights of the Roundtable. Enjoyed ourselves so much in 2006, we returned to The Ex- again in Feb. 2007.
Fast forward to Summer 2009. I am now an official LVA member, and hooked on all the wonderful tips and tricks you fantastic folks out there share. I become increasingly excited about these coupon things I've just learned about called "matchplays" and "free slot play". Woo-hoo. As a new member to virtually all casinos (save the Harrah's properties). My DH and I are overrun with all the freebies thrown at us. We are tickled and excited, and best of all, come out WINNERS on our first ever five-day coupon run. If you type in the phrase: flamingo/paris trip report, all five days from that trip are still here in the LVA archives. My husband re-read them a few days ago, and was delighted they were still posted in the LVA trip report forum for us to enjoy all over again.
We returned to the Flamingo in June 2010, our first trip w/all three kids plus my sister and her husband. I didn't know if it would be the same having the kids in tow, but we had a great time together as a family and still managed to carve out some adult time.
And now, it's Vegas time again. The kids are off to Girl Scout camp on Sunday...drop off is 2:45. We have a direct flight booked from Milwaukee to Vegas, and departing at 6:00pm. Booked the Rio his time around (all four nights comped). Of course, my LVA member reward book is new, crisp, clean and completely unused. Not for long, as I'm looking forward to tearing it up - pun intended.
We've got another couple, Deb and B, joining us this trip. We happened to cross paths with them in Vegas (Summer of '09) for a night and had the best time together, so we're hoping for a repeat. They'll be joining us at the Rio 3 out of the 4 nights. Deb has never done Vegas on the cheap, she expressly asked me to show her how to make that happen this trip. First thing we did was get her signed up on LVA. She can't wait to tear into that coupon book!!
As previously stated, I've joined nearly all the players clubs in Vegas (strip and downtown) but am looking forward to joining the new Cosmopolitan and taking advantage of their $100 rebate offer.
We're planning on the following buffets for breakfast: Rio, Paris, Planet Hollywood, and The Orleans
Dinner plans include: Ellis Island (2-for-1 BBQ); The Flame @ El Co; and Gardunos at The Palms
Of course we'll be burning through the free slot play and matchplays often. I'm also trying to figure out who's providing Win Cards this year. I like to take advantage of them if it's convenient.
Thanks to a previous poster, I just purchased The Palms $40 in slot play for $25 online coupon too!
If anyone has tips or advice on other good gaming offers on or near the strip I still don't know about; I'd love to hear from you!
~Paige
