CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29 ( This Event is Past) (102)

Let’s get-together at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas – July 24-29

Come out of the heat of the frying pan and jump directly into the fire (on many levels) that is Las Vegas... The Heat of summer, the cost of fuel, and other reasons, has lead to some good travel deals that those of us looking for a hot-spot getaway meet and greet can enjoy...

I’m not a tour agent, but I and some Vegas area members will help you along on some of the wonderful things to see and do while in Vegas... We will have the opportunity to have meals together, see some shows together, perhaps wonder off to the Grand Canyon (bus tour) together; all of this open to our mutual discussion and agreement... come to meet fellow CS members and have the chance to see some of the sites and sounds (Vegas is NOT just for Gambling - I am personally going for some shows like "The Rat Pack is Back" and "Craig Ferguson" open that weekend...

Click and SignUp above if you’re interested and let’s discuss details and find some good travel deals in the thread below. Prices for travel will vary, obviously, based on your origination point. The longer you delay to make plans, the more airfare costs… so plan early!

Take care.... Hope to see you there.... Join the Group for a fun time in Vegas – for the 6 days or any part of it that you can get away.

meet me in Vegas Baby

Howdy all...

I have already booked tickets (Vegas.com) for "The Rat Pack is Back" show for Friday July 25th, it is at the Plaza (downtown Vegas), hope you may consider joining me for that...

I have pre-paid a ticket for myself for Friday 7/25 VIP-A Dinner show ($86, or so)... If we get others for that up-front section, I will call ahead to work arrangements to get us all seated at middle stage (no promises, of course, but will try)...

Also, I have tickets for the Craig Ferguson, MGM Grand, for Monday 7/28 show... seats are pre-assigned... but if we get a group we may be able to get them to move us together... CS site admin has a great idea...
The Craig Ferguson Show should be great. Often on his TV show he reads an email from a viewer. He also often talks about being single. Once you get a group together for the event, it may be fun to send Craig an email and make him an honorary member of the ConnectingSingles.com Forums and tell him your group will see him in Vegas in July. You never know..
... so if you plan on going, tickets available online only through MGM Grand site (I'll post some links in another thread ... soon) send him an email, if several of us let him know we are coming, he may give us a mention on air (if one of us comes up with a clever question and work in the event) and/or acknowledge us at the vegas show...

Take care... hope to see you there...

vegas for a party sounds cool but i've already plans around that time...

good friends wedding to travel too so i wont make it

so good luck to u's on this get together

i guess since i live in Vegas, I should show up huh? ok , you talked me into it . I dont have much money for the shows and stuff, they are too expensive and I've been there , done that so I can just be a local guide around the strip and give lots of info on where to eat,shop and sightsee , Hope to get a lot of CS friends that I have met online to come on out for a few of the days anyways. See you all here in Sin City for a great time

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement, hope we will have a few to come out...

All my old Cheap-meal haunts are gone... the good ole days of the late-night Steak and Eggs at the Maxim (way back), Burgers at the Westward Hole (as we used to call it), the $2 breakfast at Holiday Inn, Stardust (Steak & Lobster) also gone, etc... so hope you can indeed point me and others in the right direction...

One visit I definately intend to make, as we had discussed before, is to the Top Of the Strat (Stratosphere, formerly Bob Stupaks "Vegas World") for Dessert (Chocolate lovers, this is a must) and their special TOS Chocolate Tower... It is a scaled model of the Stratosphere Tower made out of the tastiest of Chocolate with the Summit filled with Chocolate Mousse - fit for two, but stay away from the one I intend to devour all by myself... Chocolate Heaven... While enjoying that I (and hope you'll join me) will take in that fantastic overview Southward of the Strip (Las Vegas Blvd)...

I used to walk the entire Strip, both sides, Casino to Casino in order to see the latest renovations and scope out all the restaurants (to locate the best food deals) not sure I have that kind of energy anymore, so I'll probably be getting some Trolley (all-day) passes - Do they still have those? can't imagine why they wouldn't....

Anyway... Looking forward to the last w/e in July, can't wait, getting all excited already... I so need a vacation...

i would love to come that weekend but my daughter is gettin married on the 1st of August so sadly i wont be there.......

I was there 3 years ago and stayed in the Stratosphere and had a brill time.......

Understandable, hard for any of us to make any overseas visits, otherwise I'd love to head over for the GT's across the Pond, so I'm hoping the Airline competition to keep their planes full this summer will allow fellow CS members in the States, Canada, and Mexico, to potentially attend...

I got a good deal through Travelocity...
I'm trying to work with Travelocity to see if we can get a direct link, if not a promo/discount code to help us further save. The airlines want to keep their planes full and Vegas is a little warm at the end of July so they want to offer some deals to keep their rooms filled... In part why I picked that time-frame...

Check out the potential deals peeps, you might be surprised (put the US Economic Stimulus check to good use - what I'm using) :dropping jaw!:

Take care.... see you in the Chat Room

Locations, Contact info., and Links.... (links may need to be copy/pasted into browser)

I have pre-planned (already booked) my stay for Thu. July 24 - Tue. July 29 at the Sahara, you DO NOT have to stay the same number of days/nights or at that location in order to participate...
FLY, AMTRAK, or DRIVE your way to Vegas for any or all of this timeframe and we will work out some Get-Together time...
I have made the drive from LA to Vegas, absolutely beautiful drive, hope some CA members will car-pool up together for Sat./Sun.
as the time grows nearer, those signed up will get an email with my Cell # so you can contact me once you make town...


You won't have to plan on spending a fortune we'll arrange low/no cost stops:
Pool-side time, the Showcase (M&M / Coca-Cola site), viewings (Mirage Valcano eruption, Bellagio fountain, TI Pirate Ship show, Freemont Street experience, Circus Acts, more...)

http://www.vegas.com/attractions/freeattractions.html,

http://www.vegas.com/attractions/off_the_strip/fremontstreet.html

and try to pre-arrange some Meals together

SAHARA HOTEL & CASINO - Vegas Strip
2535 LAS VEGAS BLVD S Las Vegas, NV 89109
888-696-2121

www.SaharaVegas.com

info:

http://travel.travelocity.com/trips/HotelDetail.do?propertyId=31555&startIndex=&showMap=&sortOrder=&sortAlpha=&tab=features&travelPackageId=-1507815796&hotelQKey=&resetReview=true&SEQ=12110737170184172008&hotelQKey=

(minor error, they DO have a BIG pool)
I am working with them to try & secure a Group disc. rate, but I have to know whether we will have 5 rooms and up to get reductions...
as of right now, my room is booked at $58/night (std. rm, avg., marked down from $72/nt thru Travelocity) some off-strip show as little as $32/nt, you are by no means expected/required to stay at Sahara, but it would be great to all be at the same place
you may wish, of course, to do your own research, you may have better luck/deals from your locale thru another online travel search site (I've found Travelocity works best for me from Detroit area)
try Vegas.com, Expedia.com, Orbitz.com, or Please post to the Forum if you find somewhere that you Book a good deal thru to this Event


STRIP MONORAIL:

http://www.vegas.com/transportation/lasvegasmonorail.html

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http://www.vegas.com/transportation/monorails.html

SHOWS, SIGHTSEEING, & ATTRACTIONS - GENERAL INFO:

www.showtickets.com

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www.vegas.com

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There are some great deals on local Comedy and other inexpensive outings...
Also, while there I/you/we may want to consider side (BUS) trips to:
GRAND CANYON, HOOVER DAMN, RED ROCK CANYON, AREA 51, ATV tour, and more
If someone is renting a vehicle, visit:

www.driveyourselftours.com

for some great ideas
I've used them before they are great... Get some fellow CS members to go along, split gas costs

If you care to join me for events I plan on attending for certain

THE RAT PACK IS BACK @ PLAZA HOTEL/CASINO - $55-$85 (show, or show & dinner)

http://www.vegas.com/searchagent/event/SearchShows.do?numEventsOnPage=10&resultsToShow=10&orderBy=WEIGHT&nights=5&inMonth=6&inDay=24&inYear=2008&startDate=07%2F24%2F2008&endDate=07%2F29%2F2008&categories=ALLCATS&name=rat+pack

I'm currently pre-paid for Friday July 25 Dinner and Show
I love the Rat Pack, and this is one of the primary reasons I am going back to Vegas, to see this show

CRAIG FERGUSON (Late, Late, Show + Drew Carey Show) @ MGM GRAND - $60

http://mgm.admission.com/cgi/guide.cgi?l=EN&C=US&TITLE=ferguson

I'm currently pre-paid for Monday July 28 show

I'd like to see the Neon Grave yard this time out too, hopefully VegasRoller can give us those back-roads and off the beaten path sights locations...