Las Vegas Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go to Las Vegas
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- Things YOU need to know before you travel to Las Vegas Nevada. Las Vegas is Big, so is the Strip. Things are much further away than they seem from looking on a map. it will take you at least a 15-30 minute walk to get to a different hotel than your own. The Las Vegas strip is 4 miles. Find the shortcuts between hotels (Bally’s to Paris). Bring Comfortable Footwear. Leave the 4 inch heels at home, or have a second pair. Use the free trams (Luxor to Excalibur) (Monte Carlo to Bellagio). The monorail is pretty convenient too. Don’t try to hail Taxis on the strip, they won’t stop, it’s illegal. Go to a hotel taxi stand to get a taxi, be prepared to wait in line. And traffic at 6pm is awful
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2. Downtown Las Vegas
Is really far. $30 cab ride
But the Freemont Street Experience is cool
And it’s neat to see “old” vegas
People say the best slot machine odds are downtown (worst at the airport)
3. Hotels
Don’t pick the cheapest hotels… You’ll regret that $25/night rate.
If you want to be in the “middle” stay around Caesars Palace
Resort fees… ugh!
Many strip hotels are charging for parking, loyalty program might get it for free
If you like “peace and quiet” pick a non-casino hotel. I usually stay at Marriott properties a block or two off the strip, no resort or parking fees.
4. Gambling
Learn the games, lots of free classes at Casinos
Join the Player’s Clubs
Lots of free perks
Front of line, free parking, discounts on shows, food, etc
5. It’s the desert
Drink plenty of water, it’s dry all the time
Buy the water at a supermarket. Can be $6 a bottle at the casino
In the summer its really hot!
Wear suncreen
In the winter it can be really cold and windy! Bring a jacket Nov-Feb.
The casinos are always super cold… so bring a light jacket or sweater even in summer
6. When to go?
When there isn’t a convention in town… check the convention calendars
Mid-week and Christmas is also a slow time
Vegas doesn’t close… ever it’s 24/7
7. Food
Is awesome
Do some research before you go -- there are lots of good restaurants, but they aren’t the obvious ones
For example, Bouchon is hidden up some random elevator in the Venetian
If there’s a famous restaurant somewhere else in the world that you’ve wanted to eat at, it might very well have a location in Vegas
For Example HofBrauHaus from Munich
Can be expensive
But can be cheap. You can still find a T-bone steak for $4.95
Cheapest is usually downtown
Chinatown has good eats too
Breakfast is available 24/7
7.1. Buffets are great,
But just once a day
Twice a day is overdoing it!
The time at the end of lunch right before dinner is the best deal
IF you time it perfectly with the line
But the lines can be LONG, think hours, 1, 2, 3 hours even.
Eat dinner at 5pm or 8:30pm to avoid the rush.
7.2. You can drink alcohol anywhere
Leaving a hotel? Ask for a to-go cup and drink on the sidewalk
8. ATMs are super expensive
Standard Vegas ATM fee is like $6
Bring Cash
Bank ATMS are hard to find
9. Smoking
Seems to be allowed everywhere
larger megaresorts have higher ceilings and good filtration systems,
but the smaller, older casinos can get quite smoky.
10. Tipping
Everybody wants a tip in Vegas
15-20% for restaurants
Costumed people on the streets want money for photos
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As a former Vegas cab driver, I can assure you that you have a 75% chance of being "long hauled," meaning they take you the long way from McCarran airport to your hotel, via 'The Tunnel.' If you are staying on the strip, INSIST on them taking Paradise Road (or Koval) to your destination. Tell them flat out when you get in "No Tunnel." If they take the tunnel anyway, get their cab number, Taxi permit number (on the dash, with photo) and TURN THEM IN to the Taxi Authority. You can even call their bluff when you arrive at the hotel by offering to pay them what the ride 'should have cost,' or they can call a taxi authority officer to dispute the fare. Since this will take at least 45 minutes or more, and expose the driver to a costly citation, the driver will accept your lower payment. Sure, they won't be happy, but hit them where it hurts.
Or just take Uber...
@@domodomo6168 über a ball ace rather just jump cab not all taxi driver long hall u
Ahh yes the tunnel
Uber is the way to travel in Vegas. Taxis are a ripoff. They don't mind getting stuck in traffic on your dime. It does not benefit Uber drivers to be in traffic so they always find ways of getting you from A to B quicker. Plus, drivers are often much nicer
I am the same way. dont mind tipping people who give great services but hate feeling you got ripped off
John Do I was in Vegas June of 2018 for 3 days I don't think I say more than 5 uber drivers on the strip
I was there in July and took Uber and Lyft everywhere I went. Love them all. Apparently, Lyft dont have surge charge at peak time
John Do it’s not like that so much as you would think. Maybe some people. A small portion. Taxis lost a huge loss to those app companies. So now they want you dollar more. Every time I go I take taxis. I don’t fuck with apps. I’m a New Yorker. I’m not opening an app. Every guy I had took the quickest route, new everything and what was going on. Took our bags and then carried out for us. Wouldn’t take a tip because we were from NY. I obviously gave him anyway. Definitely not like the taxi drivers here in NY. I am sure getting an Uber could possibly be cheaper on some rides. But I took a taxi from MCCaren to MGM...6 bucks. And then a taxi from bellagio to downtown Vegas and it was 13$. Wasnt that expensive. Can’t see Uber being any cheaper than that.
John Do i hate taxis and Uber’s so much that whenever I go to Vegas I drive the 25 hour drive from where I live in Canada so I can drive around myself.
Good tips! As a former Vegas resident who still travels there often, here are some of mine-
1. Mom & Pop restaurants/local chains offer some unique & tasty fare at cheaper prices. Some of my faves - Pinches Tacos in the Container Park, Skinny/Fats, the legendary Peppermill, Tacos Mexico, VegeNation.
2. $29 a night rooms or less are perfectly fine if you don't plan on hanging out in your room much. If you just need a place to crash & stash your stuff, they'll do. But know that you are usually getting tired motel room quality. If you want luxe, stick to the big name resorts. If you want quiet, stick to the south end of the Strip or better yet, stay in Henderson, where you'll still be within easy reach - a 15 minute drive or so.
3. Older hotels/casinos will always be smellier as a consequence of age. If you're sensitive to that, then research your hotels and make sure it was constructed relatively recently.
4. Cabs gouge you. All of them. I lived without a car in Vegas for 6 months and had to rely on cabs & buses to get around and cabs are pricey and always, always late. Buses are cheap but tend to break down often during the summer months, when the excessive heat gets to them. Rent a car or Uber.
5. Make a game plan before going to the Strip. Research and make a list of what you want to see. The Strip is loud & chaotic, a frenzy of activity, especially as day becomes night, it is easy to become disoriented. If you map out the places where you want to go ahead of time, you'll save yourself a lot of extra time and confusion.
6. If you're feeling overcome by all the noise & hoopla, a ride on the High Roller ferris wheel is relaxing & calming with great views. I highly recommend it.
7. The chilly weather in winter doesn't last long and tends to fluctuate. You still get some balmy days in between the chilly ones. And this is Vegas chilly. Midwesterners and New Englanders balk at Vegas cold. So if you don't mind temps hovering above 32 degrees, December/January is a great time to visit.
8. If you have a dog to walk or want to decompress, try Charlie Frias park off Tropicana & Decatur. Walking paths, a soccer pitch, even a xeriscaped, rock maze to wander through make this a beautiful spot to take a breath. Also, there's nearby Sunset Park, across from the airport, off Sunset & Eastern, with trails and trees and lakes, it's a favorite place for locals. Then there's my favorite, the Clark County Wetlands park, 3000 acres of wetlands habitat, streams, ponds, rapids and trails that wind all the way to Lake Mead. A hidden gem.
9. If you're a smoker the price of cigarettes in Vegas may take you aback. I don't smoke anymore, but used to, casually. Vending machines can charge upwards of $9 a pack, though it might be even more now, since I haven't bought a pack in 5 years.
10. Since the shooting, which locals refer to as "OneOctober," the police presence and security has increased throughout Vegas and in the hotels. I've stayed at 2 different hotels since OneOctober, and each of them had a security guard posted next to the elevators at lobby level. They also had implemented a system whereby when you ride the elevator, you must swipe a room key to get to your floor. If you don't have your room card, the elevator won't move!
Hi Angel! Great tips! I pinned this comment to the top for others to see!
I was worried I'd prattled on too much here so I'm glad you liked it! Obviously I'm a bit of a writer. It's an honor to be pinned, thanks!
+Angel La Canfora Great info is never too much prattling! :)
+Angel La Canfora Great info is never too much prattling! :)
Hear is a good tip, TAKE THE DEUCE.
1# take the prostitutes cards from the strip and collect them like yugioh cards and duel with another tourist
Lmfaaaao this is too funny😂😂😂😂😂
They are not kids cards.
LOL nice
Yup, my uncle collected about a deck of em
Lmaoo I see those all the time
I feel like that panda would have a lot of very interesting stories if it could speak.
This guy seems like such a nice guy.
Awwww
He does seem lovely. Call me crazy, but an adult who makes travel videos with a stuffed panda he named is always ok in my book
@@YellowProductions I'm in Vegas right now. Any recommendations? Ate at Sardelle for breakfast and it was excellent. I believe you mentioned them.
David Staiti David I was wondering do you love me? Say you love me
Too bad Topher seems like a bit of jerk
I'm a huge fan of Topher. His comments are always relevant and his quick wit cracks me up.
I agree with you about Fremont Street in Las Vegas. I was visiting my cousins many years ago and they took me there and it was fabulous. The music was from the 1950's to the 1860's and the people were dancing. To this day I still remember that. I urge all visitors to go there and enjoy themselves. There is one thing that I must mention, do not go before May. I did and I had to carry around a bottle of water during the day, which anyone at any hotel is required to refill.😃😍
Thank you for the helpful info. One additional point...I usually leave a $5.00 tip for the maid (give it to her personally, otherwise the supervisor may sneak in first and grab it).
Tip for hotels: we decided to stay off strip at the Palms Place which is a boutique hotel connected to Palms. We read that if you ask for an upgrade or offer $20 you are likely to get an upgrade unless they are sold out. We had booked the studio suite for $69/night and I asked at check in if they had any upgrades. At first he said no but then when he checked us in he said, Okay, I have you in a one room suite. Didn't even have to tip. Can't be $69 for a one bedroom modern suite. Now, Palms place could use a little TLC as some of the rooms and halls are a little rough around the edges as they don't cater to high end clientele but it isn't a dump either. but the suite was AMAZING. 1200 sg feet with a jetted tub. Corner suite with windows looking towards the skyline. Modern furniture, marble bathroom. Refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, oven, fireplace, nice couch. HUGE shower. It was really nice, especially for the price. I don't mind staying off the strip as we rent a car as we like to drive to the outlet malls, etc. so it works well for us.
+ShrinkDavid 1982 Thanks for the tip! Sounds like a great deal!
You should always tip when someone does you a favor in Vegas. Trust me. They aren't just doing it to be nice. There kindness should be rewarded because they can always say no and because people don't return the kindness many will say no, but it's good you got lucky.
I enjoyed the Suites at the Plams.
ShrinkDavid 1982 I'm Canadian it seems the hotels are cheaper to book separately than both the flight and hotel
What do you suggest I do
check to see if the bundle includes all taxes and fees. They usually do. That could be the difference when doing it separately.
I always find a cab driver, tip him well, get his personal cell phone number and it's like he's your private chauffeur for however long you stay. They come much faster than waiting in line at the casino. Works every time. Start at the airport.
By far the most informative video tips on Las Vegas. Thank you so very much.
Thanks Ahmed!
Being a local many of Us are currently avoiding three places due to the high crime rate in those areas .. 1. Badlands Saloon 2.Flex Cocktail Lounge 3. Phoenix Bar and Lounge All three currently are having problems with housekeeping sub par food and bathrooms that are non-functioning not to mention car break ins and such..
happymike44 wow thanks for your comment now I no to avoid those places. I am thinking about moving to Las Vegas this upcoming summer. Is there any other places I should avoid. Could you please give me some more advice on Vegas. Or your honest opinion on Vegas. I'm in Colorado now. In your honest opinion should I stay here or keep my plan on moving to sin city ? I really would appreciate it. Thank you very much 😊
I'd like to add the area around Boulder Station and Sam's Town. Lots of tweakers near there.
Tania Taylor my recommendation would be to check out Henderson/Green Valley, Summerlin, Centennial Hills/Aliante, Enterprise, and Spring Valley areas. Also gotta love having no state tax!
@@taniataylor1626 how was your move if you made it? What have you learned living in our wonderful city?
I found this extremely informative and very well done. Thank you. I recently visited Vegas and wish I coulda seen this sooner. Everything you said was soooo true. I stayed at the Luxor and feel I did have peace and quiet in my room but once you open your door even at 5AM you got to deal with the ambience. I also went to Fremont Street Experience and was impressed but I have acquaintances who have traveled to Europe and it is tame by their accounts. I did find it fascinating and was impressed by the entertainment and the awesome zip lining they got over the street. It’s amazing I that one of my favorite history channel shows was filmed a few blocks away. I did enjoy my visit to Vegas. Just wish I found you sooner. Peace
I live in LA and drive to Vegas often. I've found that around 3-4pm on Sunday is perfect to leave. You are screwed if you leave anytime around Noon. You have to leave at the crack of dawn Sunday or wait it out. Pay a little extra for 3pm late checkout and just relax.
+Joshua Hooks That's a good tip. I usually leave at the crack of dawn on Sunday :)
Joshua Hooks I kind of agree I left Las Vegas to Los Angeles June of this year around 1:30 p.m. it took an hour just to get to Stateline
I'm local you can get a bus pass 3 days for $20 goes to the convention center, downtown, the strip, town square, smiths center , world market, outlets malls
Thanks for the tip!
I just downloaded the app😉
Right that's what I got the last time I was there for a week the bus ran pretty fast
anna bella so right. This is the best way to do it.
We always buy the bus pass. No tipping!
I've walked from the MGM to the Venetian with heels, I ended up buying flip flops on my way back, but the walk is not that bad if you wear comfy shoes.
+Kimberly H I think you made my point exactly! :)
Take an extra pair of shoes!!!!!!!
Kimberly H I know right,what were we thinking.
Kimberly H are you lying
First time I was in Vegas, I brought flip flops and gym shoes. I decided to wear my flip flops out on the strip. After a couple hours, I went back to the hotel and got my gym shoes. A ton of walking so wear comfy shoes!
Just started watching your videos on Vegas and LA, recently came back from Vegas and going back in August and planning on doing Vegas and LA. Thanks for the tips and really enjoy your style.
Awesome. Thanks Robert!
Yellow Productions I have a buffet tip. I'm not sure if Harrahs has the buffet pass still but if they do great! My mom and I would purchase a 24 hour pass late the first day, say around 7 or 8 PM and eat a late dinner. We would then use it for breakfast the next morning even if it was for a lite meal. We would then eat dinner around 6PM which enabled us to each get 3 good meals from the pass.
+kristen green Thanks for the tip on the buffet pass! :)
Thanks that was very informative. I'm planning a trip for July, God willing, for my birthday.
Forgot to mention that you can use the city bus to travel up and down the strip and into old downtown (freemont st). They charge about $2 a ride or you can get a 24 hour pass for like $8 and use the bus unlimited times and the bus system gets priority in traffic so you get to your destination much faster even with stops in between. I used the bus the first time I visited Vegas and now I use it everytime I go. It's way cheaper than a taxi, lyft, uber etc and you can chat with locals and find out good information ...you will get the occasional wack job on the bus though! Yes, avoid ATM's ...if you need cash then go buy something like a drink at Walgreens (they're EVERYWHERE) and get cash back. Also, you can get free water if your gambling and the waitress comes and asks what you want to drink for free they will give you a small bottled water ....at least I've never been charged as long as I was gambling. Also, if your planning your trip to Vegas and plan on going to attractions you can get big discounts if you pre-buy them online before you go. Also, if your going to be walking alone or down a dark side street that is not populated with pedestrians WATCH YOUR BACK, you might want to take a bottle of Mace with you ....I almost got jumped, robbed twice walking a side street back to my hotel.
This guy is WONDERFUL! Very knowlegeable and personable. I will NEVER go to Vegas but almost feel like I have when I watch his videos. Thank you so much.
Thanks Matt! You are so kind!
Just want you to know that I love watching stuff in 4K on TH-cam and your video always looks so sharp on my TV! Thanks for giving us 4K!
Thanks Taylor! Glad you enjoy the 4K!
Excellent advice. Been to Vegas many times and he is spot on with everything he said.
Thanks Michael!
A note about buying water: Though buying water from the casinos can be extremely expensive, oftentimes there are people selling water bottles out of ice buckets on the strip for just a dollar. I'm not sure on the legality of this (they may not have permits), but I guess I personally find that casinos charging $6 for water is much more criminal ;)
And those same vendors collect empty water bottles out of the garage cans and refill them with tap water. NEVER EVER BUY WATER FROM A VENDOR EVER.
I agree 1 Buffet per day! Usually when I go I only 2 meals a day. 1 cheap and one not so cheap lol. I will only go a buffet for dinner.
+Rob Ploeger I often do the same! :)
Go for a snack and do a lunch buffet later. It will last you all night.
Thank you for this video. Had I never been to Las Vegas before this definitely would’ve prepared me.
Thanks David and Clara!
Stay north in old vegas and catch the metro. It cost like $5 for the whole day and they run pretty lucrative. Also, there is a Wal-Mart there and the bus drops you off right in front. Go on priceline or any other site with packages and diacounts. And fyi, all hotels sometimes charge for parking and all hotels charge for incidentals. They can be $99 or more but most give you your money right back once you leave the hotel. We always stay at The Plaza and take advantage of the buffets especially in north vegas. Have fun
+Piggy Wiggy Thanks for the extra tips!
any specific hotels u recommend?
We liked The Plaza downtown Fremont but next week we are trying Tahiti Village south Vegas. If you go on priceline, they can give you the best hotel rates, airfare, car rentals and you can pretty much filter what your looking for at an affordable rate. Also, southwest has awesome 1 way deals for flights. Have fun!
I love Vegas. It's my favorite place in the US!
TerrelLism same here! Vegas is my favorite spot on earth. I dreaded leaving and going back home to Long Island. Every time I go I usually stay for 10-12 days and I usually stay 1 or 2 nights in each hotel. MGM, Mirage, Bellagio, Trump, Ceasers. Usually those. I’d love to check out the Wynn or Encore, Venetian or palazzo. I usually go to Atlantic City or Foxwoods/Mohegan a lot more because it’s so close to me. But they don’t compare to Vegas at all. It’s just a feeling you get being there, can’t explain it. Wish it was more closer to me. I always say people are so lucky and blessed to live close by. They don’t realize it most of the time but there are many of us who don’t have things like this close to them. By me I have NYC and it’s not at all what you think, absolutely nothing to do. Just buildings to see. Just that part of the country over there is amazing. You got Seattle not far, portland, LA, Arizona. Etc. all in a days driving distance. My first trip was Seattle for 8 days, and drove to Vegas and spent 5 days. Best 2 weeks of my life.
I loved it. I want there last month(my first time) I already miss it. I'm ready to go back. Plan on making a trip there every year now
Keith F that’s awesome. I don’t see any trips there in my near future. Some unfortunate events the past few months. So I guess I only can wish. I miss it there terribly. I always watch TH-cam videos on Vegas all the time. Even that brings me a small big of comfort watching them. Weird I guess, I know. But whatever. Glad you had fun. Next time you go, put 50$ on 26 at roulette.
It used to be but the place is nothing more than a neon trash yard. The class disappeared when they put in cheesy rides then it continued to get worse.
Miranda Brooks I live here.....that’s kinda true ☹️🤣
Thanks for the tip!!! I'll be in VEGAS on Feb 23 to March 2!! This is my 2nd time and so exited!
Very cool... enjoy Vegas Pinoy Toronto!
Love your videos! Wish I watched this before I went to Vegas! But these tips are so useful
Spring is the best time to go to Vegas the weather is just right
I agree!
“Bouchon” is the best! A little pricey but definitely worth it!
I watched alot of these, this guy is good
I walked from circus circus to new York new York, and back again..boy what a walk in scorching desert heat, but it was worth it, you have to see it to believe it,
Heck I don't walk...I rent a scooter for $20 a day and get to see all the hotels along the way, driving in and out of the hotels is a lot faster than any walk I could do and a heck of a lot cheaper than a taxi!! We drove from Fremont to Mandalay Bay!
This needs more views!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks :)
On ATMs. I noticed the casino next to gloden nugget had $1.99 fee... I was shocked . that is cheaper than any in my home town
casinos her in KC charge $8 and up
+Pota Hoilic $8! That's outrageous!
Hello, thank you for being there on your tips have a great day. Goodnight.
Thanks Rebecca!
Had to watch this video again going to California for Christmas but flying into Vegas
Another tip for those from the east coast. When he says dry, he means it!!! I was sick n miserable the first 24hrs. Then a dealer said "So what part of the east coast are you from"? I asked how he knew thats where I was from, and he said its written all over you LOL. So from the moment you get off the plane have a water in your hand AND pop a cherry "Halls" cough drop. I HATE "Halls" yet in Vegas I swear it was like an air conditioner kicked in my throat when I took it! I didn't taste anything but cool air.
+KrazyLazy Gamer Hah! And that's why bottled water costs so much in Vegas! Makes you appreciate how the human body needs water!
KLG, I discovered years ago that it also helps if you spend some time at a spa. The desert air really dries you out and a spa is a great way to rehydrate. A lot of the hotels have them (Luxor, Aria, Wynn's, etc.). You don't have to go everyday. Just once during your average 3 day stay is enough.
The strip is not Vegas. Stop saying shit like that’s why bottled water costs so much in Vegas. You can get a gallon for 35 cents all over the damn place. Dasani liters for a dollar. The strip is expensive just like most other tourist destinations
Krazy Lazy Gamer The dryness is no joke. I’ve been in 115 heat w 4% humidity in Vegas.
My kids play sports all summer every summer. Don’t be a sissy
Joe A
Very informative about both major and minor ways to enjoy the "Entertainment Capital of the World". Thanks for the information.
Thanks Joe!
I've lived in Vegas my whole life. Still love it!!
FellSansUwU ........safe areas / gated communities to move in???
@@lisasmita5379 Oh yeah, there are tons of nice areas in Vegas. Sure the Strip is bad, but outside of it there are tons of suburban areas to live. I live in a very nice area with very friendly people and it's actually not expensive. Lots of gated communities as well.
Im coming to Vegas and LA next year from the UK. I will defo be walking around in the day deciding where to go in the evenings!!;
I'd skip both of those places and just drive straight to hell it's cheaper and has a better class of people and the view is better.
I'm glad that Vegas is putting my money to good use!
I've been to Vegas many times but your videos are awesome. And I love that you have a panda!! :) :)
Thanks A Lee!
So many folks posting Las Vegas travel videos here on TH-cam .. yours is by far the best! Great info and production.
Awww.. thanks!
Thank you for all those amazing and soon to be helpful tips !! I'm leaving for Vegas tomorrow morning !!!
Thanks Sue!
Wow after a year! I am commenting the same thing from this comment. We are leaving for vegas tomorrow morning!🙂
Topher!!! 😍😍❤❤
Thank you for this post. Very important for me because I plan on traveling to the Vegas area but as a solo traveler, so knowing as much info is pretty important. I wouldn't go for all that depraved crap, just to see the sights & take in a show.
Thanks Valerei! My pleasure! I hope you have a great trip!
Thank you for the tips! I have not been to Las Vegas before, but I will definitely keep these in mind when I do go!
+Scottman895 Travel Sounds like you really need to go! I've got two more weeks of Vegas videos coming up! :)
Hey Chris, Great tip for first timers. Buy water at CVS or Walgreens for just $1 a bottle. The Hotels will stick it to ya. So load up on the water at CVS or Walgreens. You'll be glad you did. Thanks for all the great videos Chris. Keep up the great work!
Scott McCarthy Thanks for the great tip! I do this myself quite often. I get my water and other stuff from the CVS or Walgreens. Water is much cheaper there it’s only $2 a bottle. It beats the heck out of the prices they charge at the casinos!
The tram that runs Excalibur to luxor also runs to Mandalay Bay. The sdx or deuce bus affordable way to get to downtown Las Vegas.
+laura meakin I did forget to mention the sdx and deuce. They're good.. except at traffic time. Then walking is faster! :)
Yellow Productions yeah I got caught on labor day weekend in bad traffic on an sdx I ended up getting off crossing strip and then using monorail to complete my journey from fashion show to mgm of course sometimes monorail not very handy like cabs etc as they dump u at back of properties and if u want say be on the strip u have to walk for ages thru the properties at least buses stop on the strip.
Every time we go we learn new short cuts etc.
+laura meakin The monorail is definitely good for skipping the traffic.. but yeah.. it requires lots of walking to get to the strip from the stations. I'm sure this was planned to so that we'd Walk thru the casinos and lose some money on the way to the monorail! :)
Yellow Productions there is talk of it of course being extended to incorporate the airport and longer down to Mandalay Bay for the new stadium which makes sense see if that happens but yeah all about money.
Yellow Productions Does anyone have any advice on parking? We rented a house off of the strip but we want to see the strip to shop, gamble etc. Where can you park? If you valet your car at a casino can you leave that casino and go somewhere else?? Thanks a bunch in advance 😁
"I'm Chris, and this is Topher together we make Yellow Productions " No. Together you make Christopher.
+MsSaraKirkpatrick Hah! You're right! I forgot that portion of my line on this video :)
MsSaraKirkpatrick I
your cute nice job you do!
Leonel Maza no.
This video is so helpful for my planning - I didn't know there were free trams!
Thanks Athena!
Took a friend for his first adult trip to Vegas. Stayed at Circus Circus for the fun theme and classic nostalgia. Made the drive downtown shorter and easier and for our Strip trolling day, drove and parked at Westgate, bought monorail tickets (2 for 1 My Vegas comp) and enjoyed the ride to and from the Strip.
Yes that resort fee is the WORST.. I stayed at Ballys this past weekend for 3 nights and got hit with a $119 resort fee when I went to check in! I had no idea about it.. Needless to say, I was pissed! Most things you do in Vegas are already expensive as hell! Beware of that stupid resort fee! With that said, I still had a great time and am ready to go back!
LifeIsGood where did you book your room?
I feel you! We'll be staying at the MGM grand for a couple nights which totals to about $83 in fees. But it's still worth it if you only like to go once a while.
not really i just found that the resort fee is a scam hehe
My advice is don’t go to Vegas to save money. Everyone has tips below of how to save money. Vegas is for living your best life and spending money not stressing about a few dollars 👏🏽
Thank you for all the helpful info. We will be following your advice in March.
Awesome! Enjoy Vegas Adam!
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Nice video! Good idea reminding people about staying hydrated😁
+blakergurl1 Thanks blakergurl1!
My friends definitely underestimated the amount of walking that was involved. I told them the first night... “we probably should t walk to far, it’s going to suck walking back” they said “nah, we can walk it” long story short. We called a cab back to the hotel lol
You wouldn't be the first group to make that mistake :)
I have a tip. When your in Vegas go see Purple Reign. You won't regret it. Jason Tenner is amazing!
+kristen green Thanks for the tip!
can't wait to go next year ✈
We're getting ready to go to Vegas on a family trip, so thank you for all your tips!!! Your awesome and tuffer too. There are 8 of us, any other told you'd like us to know. Please feel free thx
Hey Topher, really good and unique tips! I don't see them anywhere else.
+mesaquecaiu Thanks Mesaquecaiu!
Resort fee is an abuse to customer plus parking is a total rip off
+Armtz Martinez Amen!
Armtz Matnez I stayed at Mandalay Bay June of 2018 parking was $15 a day no problem but any property that owns Mandalay Bay in any other Hotel you don't have to pay for the parking who went to Bellagio we didn't have to pay for the parking it's the same owner as Mandalay back
As I commented in a different video, love your personality. Perfect for this type of video.
Thanks Alex!
I love your humor and information. Thank you for doing these videos!
I've never used an ATM although the banks have been encouraging me to do so since 1975.
2018 resort fees are up to $40 per room at some places....just be aware! Also can still stay Downtown at 4 Queens inexpensively with no fee!
Claudia Miller thanks for the tip.
I stayed there Sunday and Monday before going to the Excalibur for 3 free nights a couple of years ago....reasonable rates, right on Fremont st...enjoyed the music venues and drinks..it was a lot of fun!. No resort fees either.
Thanks for the awesome video! Taking my first trip to Vegas (and the West Coast in general!) this weekend :)
+tabbydgurl Awesome.. my pleasure! I hope you have a great trip to Vegas!
Great tipps! Thx!
One time my sister and I walked from the Rio all the way to the end of the strip going to the (some coast casino) and back. were both 59 and 61 and not in shape by a long way. We sat to eat after the trip and I had to have help getting out of the booth. I got to the room and just layed down on the bed and that was it until the next morning. so my advise never walk this far when you are not in shape and never walk this far when you have over $5,000. in you pocket. Don't be so cheap take a taxi. I was sore for 3 days.
Uber won't screw you over like a cab either.
great advice! from a veteran Vegas visitor. the worst thing in vegas for me was that i was there for the shooting last year, missed it by minutes. :( also, everyone needs to ride the High Roller for the "Happy Half Hour", look it up ;)
DinoMack1 I was at Tropicana and the Arville when the shooting started. Craziest 2 hours I’ve ever seen.
That's great video! now I'm ready to visit Las Vegas
+PumpUp1RJ Thanks!
Great job. I would a agree with everything as a Las Vegas native and Travel Agent.
Awesome. Thanks Kyle!
Go to the smaller casinos where the locals play. I love The Cannery. It's clean, never crowded and has good food at reasonable prices.
All off strip and downtown?
No don’t go where the locals go haha
Topher is cute! I love your youtube voice too. Thanks for the useful tips!
These are very good points - that even me, whom live in las vegas still do not know. Especially the Trams. AND the new Fremont Street - which has more of the classic neon that people think about, when they think of old vegas.
Thanks :)
Fremont street classic Vegas lol Vegas must have been a real shit hole back in the day then , and smelled like a cross between a urinal and butt juice.
Very good tips ! We love Vegas!
Thanks travel life!
very good video and lots of useful info / you did not mention the Duece Bus and the SDX bus that has a day pass and you can go everywhere on the Strip and Downtown on the cheap
Thanks for the additional tip on the bus!
Just a quick note about the smoking...I work in a large casino on the strip, and a lot of the properties are converting to non-smoking and most of the ones on the strip now have made the hotel towers nonsmoking as well. Some of the race and sports books are even switching, and all restaurants (except gambling bars like PTs or Dotys) forbid smoking inside. There is A LOT less permitted smoking in Vegas than there used to be.
Also, for anyone visiting, venture off the strip! We have a population in Las Vegas of over 2 million people. There’s so much to see outside of the strip! Visit Mount Charleston, especially in winter-there’s a ski hill up there and we get snow up there every winter. It’s less than an hour away. (30-45 minutes sometimes depending on traffic and starting point).
And don’t be afraid to Uber or Lyft! They have pick up areas at most casinos now! The taxi company’s hate it, but it will save money! And yes, the taxi meters in town will run on time, not distance. You will rack up dollars at a long stop light and they will take you the longest, most congested way 95% of the time. Don’t be afraid to ask a casino or hotel employee for the quickest way somewhere before you leave!
Thanks for the tips Erika!
Don’t venture off the strip. Stay the hell there.
Thanks for the tips Erica
Finaly ! a truly informative video, Thank You
Thanks Patrice!
Great info
Ballys was nice and it was in the middle of the strip! Groupon had rooms for $29 and we used the upgrade trick and got a bigger room!
msmonaco426 Add another $20-$30 per night for "resort fees"
What's the trick?
i got bed bugs at ballys, and when i called to complain they sent my call to the security desk, who did know why they were talking to me/ care
Yeah what’s the trick?
Brett Gulliver The upgrade trick is the $20.00 sandwich trick. You take a 20 dollar bill and fold it up. And you put it between your drivers license and your credit card. And you hand it to the person at the check in desk. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. You can find videos about it on TH-cam.
I staid at Casion Royally. Best Western. Free parking great clean rooms cheep no resort fees
That's the Casino Royale Hotel - Best Western Plus. We stay there most of the times in Vegas.
I go monday morning for a week and i have never been state side and very excited
Enjoy Jason!
Jason Windebank lol three days in Vegas is perfect for me a week no way
Man you are amazing best review ever golden tips
Thanks Zee!
Don't pay for taxis..Strip to Downtown is $8 for three days on the Deuce bus. If you want to go to a particular hotel and don't want to ride the city bus (which is actually well maintained), use Uber or Lyft.
First: don't go in Summer. We visited LV in August 2017 and it was as hot as 40C (104) at night.
That's hot!!!
Yeah i went to Vegas and didnt think about tipping before i arrived and dont really carry cash. I know now to remember to bring a $100 to keep for the week for tips for the Valet, and housekeeping.
I’ve been to Vegas a bunch of times, but still learned a few good tips. Thanks👍
I have just finished Las Vegas in 3 days. I had 2 days all inclusive Go Pass. It includes everything (Vegas the show, bus tour, museum, Eiffel tower, Giant wheel everything..). You pretty much walk around and that 2 days pass includes monorail too. Also, you can always take uber pool... good deal
+Tsas Tsas Nice.. how much was the Go Pass?
Go Pass was $129 total. I stayed in Westgate and it includes 2 free breakfast buffet coupons each day. You can eat there with someone or get one to go. Good hotel and reasonable price. (PS: flight ticket was insanely cheap too). Am I professional or what? :)
How did you go about getting this? That's awesome! I am planning a trip next week.
Tsas Tsas I can't get into watching shows is there anything you can recommend
Hey Chris, after lockdown we are going to Las Vegas!
I hope you have a great time!
Yellow Productions thank you so much!!
Great advice I watched your videos before every trip. 14:18 looks like you had a flashback of the Buffet lol.
I live in Las Vegas and it’s the best!
Very refreshing to re-watch your Las Vegas videos. A truly humbling reminder why one should NEVER take things for granite....the Pandemic of 2020 has shown all of us this fact
London and Las Vegas are the best and most beautiful cities around the world.
Thank You for the tips. Going to take trip there soon.
Thanks Barbara!
Thank you for your videos!!!
My pleasure Chelsea!