Comments on: Looking Backward and Forward

By: Virginia Vega

Virginia Vega — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:34:59 +0000

Hooray for Jean!!!!!…..You are still with us….sending us good thoughts…and much happiness….Keep up the good work……We all love you….and Brad…..We will keep you in our prayers……Love to you both….VA

By: Duke

Duke — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 23:17:08 +0000

Hi Jean

I enjoyed your hopeful time capsule message, words we all need to hear at this time.

Thanks
Duke

By: Llew

Llew — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:31:27 +0000

Hi, Jean.

Just heard from a LV local friend that Harrahs in Laughlin has downgraded their VP yet again. She said that 7/5 BP TP is now the best that she found.

Meanwhile, I have been getting amazing offers from Harrahs Laughlin for months now. Unfortunately, I live in PA, so I can’t take advantage of any of them. {{{sigh}}

What really stinks is that I usually spend Jan-March in Las Vegas. Had this been a normal year, I could have easily taken advantage. Oh, well…..

I’ve gotten the first dose of the vaccine and am schedule for #2 on 2/1. Hoping to travel again after that, but probably not to LV until summer.

Take care and stay safe.

By: Bob Nelson

Bob Nelson — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:34:24 +0000

Kevin, I think we basically agree but I view the resort fees as a way to keep some of the revenue out of the hands of Expedia and the other online reservation platforms that charge a percentage of the booking. I just find it a little annoying that they aren’t too forthcoming with the information, and you have to go looking for it. Most anyone on LVA should know that it is going to be a factor. I know that my $59 room is really going to cost me $99 a night after the fee and take that into consideration on comparing a resort to any other resort. Certainly the fees are ridiculous for what they claim that it ‘buys’ you but it is just part of the Vegas travel game. I consider any parking fees also when booking a room as part of the cost or a reason to go elsewhere.

It’s hard to imagine that they can keep up with the $25 minimum 6/5 tables as you mention. It just isn’t as much fun when the money disappears so quickly and they push away a lot of new customers that will be intimidated by the limits. The hordes coming in will eventually realize that a weekend in Vegas keeps getting more and more expensive, or simply run out of money to blow or max out their credit card. I am hopeful that some balance will return as well, we will see in the next year or two I guess.

By: Kevin Lewis

Kevin Lewis — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:02:10 +0000

Las Vegas as a desirable vacation destination had been circling the drain for quite some time when the pandemic hit. I find it baffling that they have tightened up everything rather than doing the opposite to attract business. I have some hope that their business won’t recover in 2021 and they’ll be FORCED to offer bargains. But all indications are that there’s tremendous pent-up demand, so when everyone feels it’s safe, the lemmings will clog I-15 and the airport to pay insane resort fees and play $25 minimum 6:5 blackjack.

I’d like to think that 2020 was an object lesson for the country and we’re all going to be more civil and the forces of evil have been beaten back. If only! I doubt we’ve learned anything at all. This country is still full of bigotry, racism, and hate, and political extremism is now normal–as in, not extreme at all. Will this get better eventually? Maybe–but not in my lifetime.

My new casino-based vacation destination will be Reno/Tahoe, where the prices and the gambling are still pretty good. Plus, a summer day in Tahoe counts triple on the Life Meter 🙂 For five decades, whenever I’ve wanted to get away from the world, I’ve headed for the mountains. And I fear that in 2021, this world will still be one I want to get away from.

By: Martin M-San Diego

Martin M-San Diego — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:38:55 +0000

Well-stated Jean. *As a writer, blogger, and former teacher – good summary and words as always. For others who may see my response, I recommend being more patient (if visiting your fav casino)- be flexible (with dining options, check in processes, etc- if staying at one of the hotels). Promotions- Try to keep in perspective in larger picture and enjoy whatever is offered (NOW) or whenever you visit! I still find joy in my (fewer) visits- both locally and in NV (when I can). *For example, I like to sometimes stay in Laughlin, which recently as a few years ago, began ‘charging’ minimal hotel/resort fees, even for basic club level members receiving ‘free stay/rooms’. So now it ‘costs’ me $8-18 per night, depending which offer I use, but I still consider this pretty reasonable as a ‘vacation’ (recreational budget). Times have changed. Adapting is necessary. (no more buffets!). There is still a regular ‘senior’ minimal play/promo I can do every Monday, if I want to (local Tribal resort). Hoping for a brighter tomorrow…Thanks for posting Jean. A better 2021 and beyond for everyone…

By: Brenda M Finchum

Brenda M Finchum — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:25:44 +0000

Jean,
As usual you find the right words for the situation.thanks for your encouragement
Smiles,
Brenda