People often ask if Brad and I ever stray from the advantage-play path.
Yes, we occasionally do. Down through the years I have talked about providing casino vacations for our families. Sometimes these are 100% comped and there are good machines to play so they stay in the advantage-play category. More frequently they fall into a “discounted” category, with luxurious rooms and/or suites almost always comped, but perhaps some meals and shows and other activities only partially comped. However, they end up being a frugal bargain if you compare it with paying for the whole thing with money out of pocket!
If you are at Harrah’s Laughlin this weekend, you might see us on one of our rare purely recreational casino visit. This one is not with family but a chance to meet up and socialize with friends. As is usual, we will have a comped suite and most of our meals will be free. However, you might just see us “messing around” with some low-denomination not-very-good-schedule VP games that we might like to try just for a fun change. No serious gambling this trip – just the goal of relaxing with no stress.
Stop if you spot us and say hello!
I’m having some health issues, but if they resolve, I’ll be off to Laughlin in late October. Booking very early gave me the Golden Nugget for 15 nights at an average of $40 a night. So far, the Nugget has not resort fee. It is perhaps the only one left now in Laughlin with no fee.
I like two gambling opportunities: full pay at Aquarius and the rather unusual 2-6 spread limit live poker.
Generally, I would rent a car and drive, going to Oatman, going up to hike Grapevine Canyon, and taking a long route back to Vegas that included the Hoover Dam.
I’m not comfortable driving just now, so I’m going to go by bus, I hope. It is not expense for such a long stay. Here is where I hope to rent. I’ve read good things about both these companies.
http://www.tristateairportshuttle.net/schedules.html
http://azaloha.com/
I still hope to do a little hiking in Grapevine Canyon by taking an Uber or Lyft there and back. It is often deserted, so I’m trying to figure how to enjoy that and be safe as a solo.
Good advice on Laughlin is always available here:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g45964-i292-Laughlin_Nevada.html
Have a great time!
Have a fun time with the friends, and Good luck.
Please post a quick blog when you get back so we can see what “messing around” looks like.
MO
Have a good time!!
Thanks and good luck. Have fun!