Las Vegas help

[DIFFBROOK]

Have been to all 3 places, but I think you've already got enough info on Veges.

San Fransisco, loved it. There are the obvious sights i.e Alcatraz, but as you have a car drive across the Golden Gate Bridge upto Redwood. The trees are some of the tallest I have seen anywhere. Also drive down the ziggy zaggy road (even just to say that you have done it) A must is driving the tolleys.

We stayed in santa Monica. The pier is based on Brighton pier (there is a plaque that says so). The carolsel is the one that was used in the Sting (and Magnum Force I believe). William Hurst (media mogul - Rupert Murdoch of his day) built a mansion in the LA hills and thats worth a visit - just to see the opulence. I would hire a bike and ride along the beach to Venice beach and then as far as you can cycle. Brill ride and some very characters to see.

We also visited Warner Bros studious (Burbank), very iteresting if you enjoy film etc and much better than the Universal ones (which are more theme parked). If you are tempted take your passport just in case (they were on security alert when we went).

I would avoid the "Stars houses" trips, unless you enjoy looking at hedges or cracks in driveways.

 

[Stat Brother]

The last time we went, was on a budget (as such), and stayed in The Riviera, very nice it was too.

Not much to be added to what has already been said, but our 2 other favourite memories were:-

Bellaigio fountain while eating on the terrace of the French restaurant opposite.

Grand Union Station, up in old town, great food/buffet, nice casino, vodka bar & micro brewery. All I remember is it was light when we walked in, for a late breakfast, and dark when we left!.

 

[Ernest]

Took two groups of 20 plus out twice in 2007. Many of them single blokes, or blokes who wanted to be single.

As you said Ernest what goes in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Can't see another Brit such as Hatton being in a big fight in Vegas for many years now, only one with any kind of a big fight would be Khan and I wouldn't cross the road to see him

 

[Albion 4ever]

This. Without a doubt.

And if you like the beatles go and watch 'Love' at the Mirage. Unbelieveable.

Third vote for the Wynn! The best hotel I have ever stayed in - Modern, clean, big rooms, nice views.

 

[ManxSeagull]

Another vote for the Wynn.

We stayed in the Bellagio Easter this year and Wynn Easter 2008. The quality of the rooms in the Wynn are way superior to the Bellegio.

We paid extra and had a Panaromic view suit very near the top of the main building.

 

[Lenny Rider]

Can't see another Brit such as Hatton being in a big fight in Vegas for many years now, only one with any kind of a big fight would be Khan and I wouldn't cross the road to see him

It will be Groves or Fury, and they wont get anywhere near what Hatton took, it was a one off situation.

 

[Ernest]

It will be Groves or Fury, and they wont get anywhere near what Hatton took, it was a one off situation.

No chance of either, Groves is going to buried away on Boxnation TV so won't get a public support and if Tyson fights a Klitchko that will be in Germany.

Terrible really for boxing as the big Las Vegas fights defined a career.

 

[BensGrandad]

Will be a long time before Fury is ready to fight for title in Vegas. or anywhere else

 

[Lord Bamber]

In addition to the many previous pieces of advice, get over to the Hotel Rio and the bar on the 51st floor. Outdoors, great view of the strip, drinks a bit pricey but clientle easy on the eye.