I think a big mistake people make is not getting the players cards at hotels if they're going to do any type of gambling. This is the best way to get rated, comps, etc... If you get high enough rating they'll waive the resort fees, valet fees, etc... Great video Norma, always love watching your vlogs and tips and tricks videos. Someday I'd love to meet up and collab with ya! Take care!
Overbooking and over planning our trip. I normally make so many plans that we’re always on the go and never really get to relax. The last time we went we just went with the flow and had an amazing time!😊 Thanks for the tips…I always watch your videos and take notes before a Vegas trip.❤
This is a great video Norma. Although I'm a frequent visitor this was a great update to your previous video. Unfortunately, so many things changed since 2020 this was definitely needed, for new and old visitors. Well done! Thank you.
Thank you so much for pointing out the tip about being nice to staff (even when things go wrong). I can say first hand that this tip came in handy for us a week ago when we had issues at Luxor with our room not getting cool. While the end result was us having to move over to Horseshoe at midnight and having to check out and reschedule/replan a lot of our planned content on a whim, I cannot say anything bad about the staff at Luxor and how well they handled it, and how willing they were to work with us just because we were calm and worked with them to try to get the matter resolved. As someone who works in hospitality, this tip really hit home and staff is always more willing to work with you when you are calm. So many great tips in this one. -Paul
@@larrybudsock6507 at the time, Luxor and similar priced MGM properties were all completely booked up. No rooms to move us to. That was actually the first thing we asked about. -James
@@larrybudsock6507 I agree... but there were no rooms at all. The MGM app literally had everything but Vdara listed as sold out when James checked it. Which prompted me to then pull up my Caesars app and look for available options. But circling back to Norma's topic of the video, be nice to staff - We didn't yell at the person at the desk when this happened nor did we demand, we explained the issue, asked them about solutions to it, allowed them to provide said solution (bringing a fan up, doubling our dining credit, and checking the AC), and then when said solution did not work, we went back down and worked with the staff to find a workable solution which was them releasing us from the room and us going elsewhere. -Paul
Don't walk from Downtown to the Strip. Even though The Strat doesn't look that far away, it's actually at least a 45 minute walk just to The Strat through some seedy parts of town.
The biggest mistake is not having some plans. Have a few restaurant reservations and maybe a show or two. Then I have a list of things that you want to do but not on a certain day or time. That way there's always something to do when you have lost your gambling budget for the day. So your not tempted to chase your losses.
So many much needed and really great tips, tricks, ideas, and suggestions. Vegas is always changing, so these tips and such are even helpful for the visitors that travel to Vegas often. I truly loved this video, and even learned a few things. Exceptional job Norma!! 🌠
I moved to Vegas 4 months ago and I've wanted to know all about the hidden gems and local places to go and meet people love your channel I'm happy I found this hidden 💎
You are correct about the resort fees, however you can have them waived if you show that you have been spending in the properties associated with what ever brand you are staying with eg: MGM or Caesars If you can "tier up" as I like to call it you can have those fees waived for your stay and you will also receive better bounce back offers from the company you were staying with....In this case always charge EVERYTHING back to you room to show your spending to the company and solely gamble at any of that companies properties
Looking beautiful as always Norma, 😍 I love your grey top! To get from the airport to the strip, I usually use public transit! It is not obvious where the buses are, though! They need to put better signage. But, basically, when you get out of the gate, you want to keep going straight all the way to the other side of the airport, then go down to the bottom level, and when you go outside, go to the right, and you should see a few public transit buses parked there. In other airports there's usually signs that say "ground transportation" and then "public transportation this way" with an arrow...they need more of that at LAS! 🙂 Also, what would really help is to extend the monorail to the airport! 🙂 One downside of taking the bus, it does take longer, 40-60 minutes, versus 15 minutes in a cab, but it's a lot cheaper. 🙂
Local here. I combine my travel transport to work at the strip via ebike and 2 busses. You are 100 percent right on with the jaywalking which is my biggest pet peeve when I get off the bus at RIP Tropicana Casino and bike/walk my way towards CityCenter for work. I just shake my head when hordes of people rush in to cross when the light is still palm red especially the crosswalk between Denny's and M&M store by Hard Rock Restaurant and MGM Resort area.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! For mentioning the crosswalk in front of Paris!!!! It is BY FAR the worst crosswalk issue I've dealt with anywhere. I use it daily and nearly see someone's death DAILY. The city or county or both NEEDS TO completely remove the middle section where people stand and rework that whole intersection to fix the issue. The lights are TOTALLY mistimed with how long it takes people to cross. I remember from one of your F1 videos last year you had a close call in that exact spot! My HOPE is that when Bellagio's expansion is being done they retool that area to make it as close to a true 4-Way intersection as possible.
Love all your information, will be in Vegas in October for a week and making plans now. Got married in Vegas 30 years ago and going back to celebrate 🎉
Attempted to pre check-in at Golden Nugget. Was told to pay the early check in fee or come back at 3pm and wait in line again. Have had success at other properties though..
I booked the Fonatinebleau and arrived to my check in very early last month. I believe like 11am or close to noon. I checked in and they told me that my room was ready so I got to put my stuff and rest at my room earlier than I expected. That was good. I'm glad you mentioned that in your video.
As usual, norma is 100% right on all these. I had to learn a few of these myself the hard way. I needed a Norma decades ago when I started going to LV. Lol
Informative video, though I partially disagree on two items. First, I prefer to use a taxi over Uber to and from the airport, mainly for convenience. Uber pick up spots can be confusing to find, and they are often placed in inconvenient spots at the hotels, requiring a longer walk in the hot weather. With the fixed pricing in place, taxis are just faster and more convenient. Secondly, it’s not only international travelers that haven’t visited certain fast food and chain restaurants. In-N-Out is primarily a west coast operation, and I can tell you where I live there is only McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC and Jack In the Box. You can bet when I fly to Las Vegas I will visit places like Raising Cane’s, Whataburger and Dairy Queen at least once. It allows me to try different things at lower prices.
Fun fact on Friends Ross and Rachel got married at A Little White Chapel (according to the sign they showed out front 😊) and my husband and I got married there 2 years ago. We stayed at the Mirage and I met you at the concierge desk! ❤
I can't believe I didn't put two and two together about drunk driving in Vegas. In general I think a big mistake is to not be aware of your surroundings especially while on the strip. All the landmarks and sights are fun, but they're also distracting. Not only could you get hurt tripping over something or wandering into traffic, you also run the risk of pickpocketing if you aren't careful. Big fan of these videos, you've been a big help when it comes to prepping for my trip in the fall!!
Great tips as always Norma. I'm from the east side of Canada and I do look forward to my Shakeshack burger and In-n-Out but I normally frame that with the more expensive eats so that I get the best of both worlds. As well there still are pretty good mid price places to eat if you know what you are looking for. One of your suggestions I always follow is check the temp before you fly. I've been there in 117f summer and 50f late fall with radical changes between day and night. Thanks as always for all you do.
Bring tip money. I don't care where you're from. Vegas is a service driven industry. A couple bucks truly goes a long way in vegas. Free room upgrades, faster valet, cutting long lines, show seating upgrades, faster entry to venues, better drinks, awesome experiences, etc
@@joshuadrake1993 yes they should. I don't tip everywhere for no reason. But that is another conversation. These monsterous properties require so many people to function. Some go above and beyond And deserve to be rewarded. And if you want a basic experience then don't tip. But a couple bucks have helped me a lot. Cut 30 minute lines for buffets for a couple bucks. Valet has left my car right out front and still brought it a couple feet to me so I don't have to wait. I was standing in the middle of the Bellagio buffet and I finished my juice and a worker asked to take my glass. I got a room upgrade to a 1 bedroom 3 bathroom suite at the Bellagio ON A COMP ROOM for a couple bucks. That got me a $1000 room. Got a free upgrade at the vdara from the 8th floor looking at the back of the Cosmo to the 52nd floor overlooking the Bellagio fountains for a couple bucks. Did the open bar on the high roller and the bartender was making everybody a drink at a time cause it was pretty full. Couple bucks and he gave my group of 6 multiple shots. Moved to better seats for free at a cirque show and you know those seats aren't cheap. I noticed this my second time in Vegas back in 2013. Pre uber. Was waiting in the long taxi line. Saw a couple get walked right to a cab and put in by the doorman. Saw the couple hand him momey. I knew then What it was. Vegas is all service driven until they automate it all.
@@joshuadrake1993 yes they should. I don't tip everywhere for no reason but that's another conversation. These monsterous properties require so many people to function. Some go above and beyond And deserve to be rewarded. And a couple bucks go a long way. But if you want a very basic Vegas experience then don't tip. I saw it my second time in Vegas back in 2013. Pre uber. Was waiting in the long taxi line at the Paris. Saw a couple get walked right up to a cab and put in by the doorman and the guy handed him a couple dollars. I knew then. I've cut 30 minutes lines at buffets for a couple bucks. Valets have left my car right out front so I didn't have to wait for a couple bucks. Moved to better seats at a cirque show for a couple bucks and you know they aren't cheap. Upgraded from the 8th floor to the 52nd floor at the vdara overlooking the bellagio fountains for a couple bucks. Did the open bar on the high roller and the bar tender was making 1 drink at a time cause it was pretty full. Gave him a couple bucks and he gave my group multiple shots. We got upgraded to a 1 bedroom, 3 bathroom spa suite at the Bellagio ON A COMP ROOM. that was a $1000 room for free. For a few bucks. You do with all of that as you will.
We usually bring some unique eatable goodies from home that people like and give them to the front desk personal and other people who help us along the way. It puts a smile on their face. 😊
Me and my daughter were there in March and had opposite experience at airport with taxis vs Uber. We tried to find Uber pick up but was not easy (granted, we are from smaller city in Canada but we saw no signs and trying to follow directions from others we did not do well at). We found the taxi pick up easy and it ended up being $7 less! We tried using uber once more day after and heck of a time again finding Uber pick up spot at the near-by hotel we had to go to and then it dropped us off in the Paris garage way at back. Taxi was much easier to use in our experience, and we enjoyed the deuce bus as well! 😊
Regarding taxi or rideshare from the airport: we fly to Vegas 3-5 times a year. Rideshare IS usually cheaper BUT you have to walk further to pickup points in the garages and wait in a longer line most of the time. You can generally walk straight out from baggage claim and get right into a cab or maybe have only 1 or 2 people ahead of you. For us time is more important than saving $5 or $10 so to your point, yes it’s the start of your trip and we like to get it rolling quickly LOL
The incidental deposit in Las Vegas is also CRAZY! It’s for each night, that’s on top of the resort fee.. I notice no one talks about the room deposit, I mean you get it back a check out but a lot of ppl get surprised by it when checking in cause all you expect is resort fees
It is to the best of my understanding illegal to sell the drinks from coolers on the strip. What the people will do is pick through the garbage for water bottles and then fill them in the resort bathrooms. When they hand them to you they will twist off the cap first. Also remember that glass bottles and cups are also illegal on the strip that is why the resorts have plastic cup stands by the doors to put your drink in before you walk out.
In the past I would stay at the Bellagio, but they have become so expensive. I am switching to the Horseshoe. For a Fountain View King size bedroom, it is saving me over $2,000. Plus, I spend a lot of time on the Horseshoe side of the Blvd. That will save me a lot of walking time. Also, I know to budget my gambling, to $ XXX per day. If I have money left over from a day, I put that aside.
For number 1 I rented a limo to take me to the airport, thus avoiding the lines and hassle of getting a taxi. Number 2 i always see lines of people trying to check-in early in the morning, usually locals that want to stay an extra day for free.
I will say, with regards to the airport, you can also get a shuttle which can be cheaper for 1 person, but you will have to wait up to an hour for the shuttle, and then you still gotta wait to get to your hotel.
That was an incredible list Norma! If I know anyone going to Vegas, I am going to tell them if they don’t watch anything else, watch this!!! But I am always telling everyone about all your great content. Love how you mentioned not going to the chain restaurants as there are so many great restaurants in Vegas but did mention those of us that do not live in US. As a Canadian, must have In N Out, Tony Romas and Cheesecake Factory once a trip but also try something new. Great tip about the flat rate taxis and comparing that rate to the Uber rate at the time.
I would add that people who don't visit Vegas often tends to drink alcohol way too much when they're in the city and they don't drink water. My first visit to Vegas, I got so dehydrated that I felt like crap the whole day and didn't get to do much on my first day in Vegas.
Such great tips! I watched many many of your videos before we went on our trip this past March (1st timers, took my daughter for 21st) and your videos were very helpful. We had a great time! Even though we lost our grand canyon trip as our flight was canceled twice and delayed so lost over a day.😢. I was lucky as I booked an extra day so we still had a great time and I’m hoping one day to get back to see/do more and 💯 see the Grand Canyon! 😊
This is a great update to previous "do's and don'ts" videos you've done. Your videos are always extremely informative. You are such an asset to Las Vegas--and to anyone visiting (I will testify to that!). Thanks, Norma!!!
This video reminded me to make my dinner reservation for Thanksgiving. If you are kind of cheap and do not want to walk, get a bus pass you can use on The Deuce, which runs in a continuous loop from the Las Vegas sign to downtown Las Vegas. Realize there is more to Las Vegas than gambling - there are shows, people watching, restaurants, specialty stores, and if you want to splash out some money, and it is the right season, you can take in hockey and pro football. Youi can also take tours to places like the Grand Canyon, to see amncient petroglyphs, or to Mt. Charleton, Hoover Dam, etc. Or if you have a vehicle, go to the Neon Museum or Area 15. Also, pick your hotel for the type of person and experiance you want. If you are older and want something more upscale, you will be at places like Bellagio, Paris, Venetian, Wynn, Encore Fountainbleau, etc. Young party person - you will be at Planet Hollywood, Flamingo, Linq, or most any of the hotels in downtown Las Vegas. Family trip - Mandalay Bay, Excalibur, Horshoe and only visit Excalibur or Circus Circus.
Hey Norma ! I agree with most of this except your advice on taking a taxi from the airport. It’s almost always less then Uber and Lyft or at least in the same range and there are a million of them lined up outside waiting for you . The chaotic ride share area at the airport plus the widely fluctuating prices are a turn off so for me the taxi is the way better option. As for resort fees ..with my Caesars Diamond status and MGM gold I haven’t paid resort fees in more than 5 years . Lots of great tips though …appreciate all you do 😎😎😎
I’ve been going to Vegas for 20 years, at least 10 visits. Norma G. Is the most concise and informed reviewer! My last trip to Vegas was my most efficient and memorable thanks to Norma’s excellent recommendations ! She’s the best!! 🤩 I’m so glad I found her unrivaled content.
An excellent advice video!!! You covered the best tips!! Although it’s amazing how many people ignore these tips!!🤦🤦🏻♀️. I see you snuck in a cameo of Periwinkle!! And I think Richard needs a live in girlfriend…..name her Raquel!!!😂😂
Great video Norma 😊❤ one thing happened to me when trying to get into the night club at Caesar was I was wearing all black Nike hurraches (sp?) and the bouncer didn’t let me go through he even had the nerve to tell me I can go over to the shops and buy acceptable shoes I’m like wtf but then he was cool and let us in cause to was early and we just wanted to get pics inside lol
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Norma is the best guide of Vegas on TH-cam period. Always so knowledgeable and informative... Take care, and God Bless you and your family.
I think a big mistake people make is not getting the players cards at hotels if they're going to do any type of gambling. This is the best way to get rated, comps, etc... If you get high enough rating they'll waive the resort fees, valet fees, etc... Great video Norma, always love watching your vlogs and tips and tricks videos. Someday I'd love to meet up and collab with ya! Take care!
Overbooking and over planning our trip. I normally make so many plans that we’re always on the go and never really get to relax. The last time we went we just went with the flow and had an amazing time!😊 Thanks for the tips…I always watch your videos and take notes before a Vegas trip.❤
Good point. 👍
This is a great video Norma. Although I'm a frequent visitor this was a great update to your previous video. Unfortunately, so many things changed since 2020 this was definitely needed, for new and old visitors. Well done! Thank you.
Don't Jay walk is some of my favorite spots on your videos.
This video is another
excellent and informative one.
Thank you so much for pointing out the tip about being nice to staff (even when things go wrong). I can say first hand that this tip came in handy for us a week ago when we had issues at Luxor with our room not getting cool. While the end result was us having to move over to Horseshoe at midnight and having to check out and reschedule/replan a lot of our planned content on a whim, I cannot say anything bad about the staff at Luxor and how well they handled it, and how willing they were to work with us just because we were calm and worked with them to try to get the matter resolved.
As someone who works in hospitality, this tip really hit home and staff is always more willing to work with you when you are calm. So many great tips in this one.
-Paul
Why didn't they give you another room at Luxor, or at another MGM property?
@@larrybudsock6507 at the time, Luxor and similar priced MGM properties were all completely booked up. No rooms to move us to. That was actually the first thing we asked about.
-James
@@JamesandPaulTryitAll If a better room was available, they should have given that to you.
@@larrybudsock6507 I agree... but there were no rooms at all. The MGM app literally had everything but Vdara listed as sold out when James checked it. Which prompted me to then pull up my Caesars app and look for available options.
But circling back to Norma's topic of the video, be nice to staff - We didn't yell at the person at the desk when this happened nor did we demand, we explained the issue, asked them about solutions to it, allowed them to provide said solution (bringing a fan up, doubling our dining credit, and checking the AC), and then when said solution did not work, we went back down and worked with the staff to find a workable solution which was them releasing us from the room and us going elsewhere.
-Paul
Another 🔥 video about our city 🎰
I am going to Vegas next month. Thank you Norma for the heads up!
One of your best vlogs yet. So much good information for those new to Las Vegas. Keep up the good work 👍
Don't walk from Downtown to the Strip. Even though The Strat doesn't look that far away, it's actually at least a 45 minute walk just to The Strat through some seedy parts of town.
I did that one time and got in a fight with a homeless man
@@wrexs2270😂
Your videos have been a huge help. Because of you and a few others, I feel more prepared for my upcoming trip
Thank You Norma, We all appreciate your hardwork and we love you!!!!
Great video Norma and very informative. Keep up the great work.😊
fantastic video norma :) i always relax and enjoy watching your videos :)
The biggest mistake is not having some plans. Have a few restaurant reservations and maybe a show or two. Then I have a list of things that you want to do but not on a certain day or time. That way there's always something to do when you have lost your gambling budget for the day. So your not tempted to chase your losses.
Always a good channel to get information about Vegas on.. Good Job Norma
Love it when you do videos like this ☝🏻
We went to Blueberry Hill for breakfast. It was amazing!!! And the staff are so nice.
Thanks Norma. I hope Ricardo likes his new home 😊
Another useful video. Thanks
Norma you're the best at what you do, keep up the great work!
Norma You have the prettiest smile on you tube love watching your videos
Easy pervert
Love all the videos and hope we do bump into you when we next hit vegas in October. Your a Las Vegas legend 👍👍👍
So many much needed and really great tips, tricks, ideas, and suggestions. Vegas is always changing, so these tips and such are even helpful for the visitors that travel to Vegas often. I truly loved this video, and even learned a few things. Exceptional job Norma!! 🌠
I moved to Vegas 4 months ago and I've wanted to know all about the hidden gems and local places to go and meet people love your channel I'm happy I found this hidden 💎
Definitely a very good message to send out to people about the jaywalk issue. ..been there. it was scary
You’re the best Lil Bean!! Keep up the great work!!
You are correct about the resort fees, however you can have them waived if you show that you have been spending in the properties associated with what ever brand you are staying with eg: MGM or Caesars
If you can "tier up" as I like to call it you can have those fees waived for your stay and you will also receive better bounce back offers from the company you were staying with....In this case always charge EVERYTHING back to you room to show your spending to the company and solely gamble at any of that companies properties
Great job Norma. You look great as always.
I appreciate you and thank you for making content.
Vegas was so fun when I was there for Superbowl week this year
Awesome info! Thank you, Norma!
Looking beautiful as always Norma, 😍 I love your grey top! To get from the airport to the strip, I usually use public transit! It is not obvious where the buses are, though! They need to put better signage. But, basically, when you get out of the gate, you want to keep going straight all the way to the other side of the airport, then go down to the bottom level, and when you go outside, go to the right, and you should see a few public transit buses parked there. In other airports there's usually signs that say "ground transportation" and then "public transportation this way" with an arrow...they need more of that at LAS! 🙂
Also, what would really help is to extend the monorail to the airport! 🙂 One downside of taking the bus, it does take longer, 40-60 minutes, versus 15 minutes in a cab, but it's a lot cheaper. 🙂
Great tips Norma! Vegas is so much fun, but knowing what to avoid can make the trip even better.
Hi Norma. Love this video. Very informative. hahaha love the Don't do it part of the video....definitely a Norma special from your lives hahaha.
Hi Norma, Love your videos!!! I love the Paris Hotel. We always stay there whenever visiting Las Vegas!!!
Local here. I combine my travel transport to work at the strip via ebike and 2 busses. You are 100 percent right on with the jaywalking which is my biggest pet peeve when I get off the bus at RIP Tropicana Casino and bike/walk my way towards CityCenter for work. I just shake my head when hordes of people rush in to cross when the light is still palm red especially the crosswalk between Denny's and M&M store by Hard Rock Restaurant and MGM Resort area.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! For mentioning the crosswalk in front of Paris!!!! It is BY FAR the worst crosswalk issue I've dealt with anywhere. I use it daily and nearly see someone's death DAILY. The city or county or both NEEDS TO completely remove the middle section where people stand and rework that whole intersection to fix the issue. The lights are TOTALLY mistimed with how long it takes people to cross. I remember from one of your F1 videos last year you had a close call in that exact spot! My HOPE is that when Bellagio's expansion is being done they retool that area to make it as close to a true 4-Way intersection as possible.
Thanks Norma, you always look after us and make sure we have the best time ever 🫶
Cold casino tip is norma gold 👌
Love all your information, will be in Vegas in October for a week and making plans now. Got married in Vegas 30 years ago and going back to celebrate 🎉
agreed. on all the tips, I love Vegas
Love the bloopers ! TIMBO
Great info. I have a whole list of foodie places and sites to see. I don't really gamble much.
Attempted to pre check-in at Golden Nugget. Was told to pay the early check in fee or come back at 3pm and wait in line again. Have had success at other properties though..
I booked the Fonatinebleau and arrived to my check in very early last month. I believe like 11am or close to noon. I checked in and they told me that my room was ready so I got to put my stuff and rest at my room earlier than I expected. That was good. I'm glad you mentioned that in your video.
As usual, norma is 100% right on all these. I had to learn a few of these myself the hard way. I needed a Norma decades ago when I started going to LV. Lol
Informative video, though I partially disagree on two items. First, I prefer to use a taxi over Uber to and from the airport, mainly for convenience. Uber pick up spots can be confusing to find, and they are often placed in inconvenient spots at the hotels, requiring a longer walk in the hot weather. With the fixed pricing in place, taxis are just faster and more convenient.
Secondly, it’s not only international travelers that haven’t visited certain fast food and chain restaurants. In-N-Out is primarily a west coast operation, and I can tell you where I live there is only McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC and Jack In the Box. You can bet when I fly to Las Vegas I will visit places like Raising Cane’s, Whataburger and Dairy Queen at least once. It allows me to try different things at lower prices.
Fun fact on Friends Ross and Rachel got married at A Little White Chapel (according to the sign they showed out front 😊) and my husband and I got married there 2 years ago. We stayed at the Mirage and I met you at the concierge desk! ❤
Thank You Norma for such an informative video! 👍 Enjoyed watching! 😀 You are still one hot 🌶 🧲 👍
I can't believe I didn't put two and two together about drunk driving in Vegas. In general I think a big mistake is to not be aware of your surroundings especially while on the strip. All the landmarks and sights are fun, but they're also distracting. Not only could you get hurt tripping over something or wandering into traffic, you also run the risk of pickpocketing if you aren't careful. Big fan of these videos, you've been a big help when it comes to prepping for my trip in the fall!!
Great tips as always Norma. I'm from the east side of Canada and I do look forward to my Shakeshack burger and In-n-Out but I normally frame that with the more expensive eats so that I get the best of both worlds. As well there still are pretty good mid price places to eat if you know what you are looking for. One of your suggestions I always follow is check the temp before you fly. I've been there in 117f summer and 50f late fall with radical changes between day and night. Thanks as always for all you do.
Bring tip money. I don't care where you're from. Vegas is a service driven industry. A couple bucks truly goes a long way in vegas. Free room upgrades, faster valet, cutting long lines, show seating upgrades, faster entry to venues, better drinks, awesome experiences, etc
Companies should just pay their employees more. It’s not my job to pay their employees more.
@@joshuadrake1993 yes they should. I don't tip everywhere for no reason. But that is another conversation. These monsterous properties require so many people to function. Some go above and beyond And deserve to be rewarded. And if you want a basic experience then don't tip. But a couple bucks have helped me a lot. Cut 30 minute lines for buffets for a couple bucks. Valet has left my car right out front and still brought it a couple feet to me so I don't have to wait. I was standing in the middle of the Bellagio buffet and I finished my juice and a worker asked to take my glass. I got a room upgrade to a 1 bedroom 3 bathroom suite at the Bellagio ON A COMP ROOM for a couple bucks. That got me a $1000 room. Got a free upgrade at the vdara from the 8th floor looking at the back of the Cosmo to the 52nd floor overlooking the Bellagio fountains for a couple bucks. Did the open bar on the high roller and the bartender was making everybody a drink at a time cause it was pretty full. Couple bucks and he gave my group of 6 multiple shots. Moved to better seats for free at a cirque show and you know those seats aren't cheap. I noticed this my second time in Vegas back in 2013. Pre uber. Was waiting in the long taxi line. Saw a couple get walked right to a cab and put in by the doorman. Saw the couple hand him momey. I knew then What it was. Vegas is all service driven until they automate it all.
@@joshuadrake1993 yes they should. I don't tip everywhere for no reason but that's another conversation. These monsterous properties require so many people to function. Some go above and beyond And deserve to be rewarded. And a couple bucks go a long way. But if you want a very basic Vegas experience then don't tip. I saw it my second time in Vegas back in 2013. Pre uber. Was waiting in the long taxi line at the Paris. Saw a couple get walked right up to a cab and put in by the doorman and the guy handed him a couple dollars. I knew then. I've cut 30 minutes lines at buffets for a couple bucks. Valets have left my car right out front so I didn't have to wait for a couple bucks. Moved to better seats at a cirque show for a couple bucks and you know they aren't cheap. Upgraded from the 8th floor to the 52nd floor at the vdara overlooking the bellagio fountains for a couple bucks. Did the open bar on the high roller and the bar tender was making 1 drink at a time cause it was pretty full. Gave him a couple bucks and he gave my group multiple shots. We got upgraded to a 1 bedroom, 3 bathroom spa suite at the Bellagio ON A COMP ROOM. that was a $1000 room for free. For a few bucks. You do with all of that as you will.
Glad you feel that way but it's not going to change. If people got paid more companies would just charge you more. @@joshuadrake1993
We usually bring some unique eatable goodies from home that people like and give them to the front desk personal and other people who help us along the way. It puts a smile on their face. 😊
Me and my daughter were there in March and had opposite experience at airport with taxis vs Uber. We tried to find Uber pick up but was not easy (granted, we are from smaller city in Canada but we saw no signs and trying to follow directions from others we did not do well at). We found the taxi pick up easy and it ended up being $7 less! We tried using uber once more day after and heck of a time again finding Uber pick up spot at the near-by hotel we had to go to and then it dropped us off in the Paris garage way at back. Taxi was much easier to use in our experience, and we enjoyed the deuce bus as well! 😊
The biggest mistake would be to not watch this video and miss the great advice given by Norma. The production is top notch. great job Norma.
its meh advice, seriously jumping in the fountain? nobody will do that.
if you happen to rent a car, need to take into account the parking fees at the hotel, each hotel a different parking fees
"$100 to get the party started" video clip NEVER GETS OLD! 😁
I have been a fan for years. This is your best video!❤
I’ve experienced cab drivers offering to drive through the “scenic route”. Stuck in traffic on LV Blvd with a meter running? No thanks. 😊
Regarding taxi or rideshare from the airport: we fly to Vegas 3-5 times a year. Rideshare IS usually cheaper BUT you have to walk further to pickup points in the garages and wait in a longer line most of the time. You can generally walk straight out from baggage claim and get right into a cab or maybe have only 1 or 2 people ahead of you. For us time is more important than saving $5 or $10 so to your point, yes it’s the start of your trip and we like to get it rolling quickly LOL
I booked a limo for under $100 for transportation from the airport to the hotel....it was sweet
I usually book a limo just to avoid the lines and hassle of taking taxis. More relaxing too.
The incidental deposit in Las Vegas is also CRAZY! It’s for each night, that’s on top of the resort fee.. I notice no one talks about the room deposit, I mean you get it back a check out but a lot of ppl get surprised by it when checking in cause all you expect is resort fees
It is to the best of my understanding illegal to sell the drinks from coolers on the strip. What the people will do is pick through the garbage for water bottles and then fill them in the resort bathrooms. When they hand them to you they will twist off the cap first. Also remember that glass bottles and cups are also illegal on the strip that is why the resorts have plastic cup stands by the doors to put your drink in before you walk out.
In the past I would stay at the Bellagio, but they have become so expensive. I am switching to the Horseshoe. For a Fountain View King size bedroom, it is saving me over $2,000. Plus, I spend a lot of time on the Horseshoe side of the Blvd. That will save me a lot of walking time. Also, I know to budget my gambling, to $ XXX per day. If I have money left over from a day, I put that aside.
Always great content 👌 Norma 😊
Excellent job as always! Sending thanks 😊
Thank you for this informative vlog. Have an amazing weekend. Cheers.
Hi Norma! 😊 I'm flying to Vegas this afternoon, doing the Star Trek Convention this weekend. Yay!
Awesome job Norma drop a like for you
For number 1 I rented a limo to take me to the airport, thus avoiding the lines and hassle of getting a taxi. Number 2 i always see lines of people trying to check-in early in the morning, usually locals that want to stay an extra day for free.
I’ve been to Vegas 5 times you are so spot on about everything 😊
Can you maybe do a video on hints for people with mobility issues? I use a walker and would love some tips on getting around.
That resort fee caught me off guard when I went a couple of years ago. Thank goodness I had the $200.
6:40 good advice as I booked a reservation in advanced. Ill be checking the lobster buffet at ACYE buffet.
You always do a great job Norma and your vids are enjoyable. Keep up the good work :)
I will say, with regards to the airport, you can also get a shuttle which can be cheaper for 1 person, but you will have to wait up to an hour for the shuttle, and then you still gotta wait to get to your hotel.
Great video. Very informative
Great Video Norma..!!! Thanks for sharing......now I know.... :D
That was an incredible list Norma!
If I know anyone going to Vegas, I am going to tell them if they don’t watch anything else, watch this!!! But I am always telling everyone about all your great content.
Love how you mentioned not going to the chain restaurants as there are so many great restaurants in Vegas but did mention those of us that do not live in US. As a Canadian, must have In N Out, Tony Romas and Cheesecake Factory once a trip but also try something new.
Great tip about the flat rate taxis and comparing that rate to the Uber rate at the time.
You're the best Norma!
I would add that people who don't visit Vegas often tends to drink alcohol way too much when they're in the city and they don't drink water. My first visit to Vegas, I got so dehydrated that I felt like crap the whole day and didn't get to do much on my first day in Vegas.
Good point. 👍
Such great tips! I watched many many of your videos before we went on our trip this past March (1st timers, took my daughter for 21st) and your videos were very helpful. We had a great time! Even though we lost our grand canyon trip as our flight was canceled twice and delayed so lost over a day.😢. I was lucky as I booked an extra day so we still had a great time and I’m hoping one day to get back to see/do more and 💯 see the Grand Canyon! 😊
This is a great update to previous "do's and don'ts" videos you've done. Your videos are always extremely informative. You are such an asset to Las Vegas--and to anyone visiting (I will testify to that!). Thanks, Norma!!!
This video reminded me to make my dinner reservation for Thanksgiving. If you are kind of cheap and do not want to walk, get a bus pass you can use on The Deuce, which runs in a continuous loop from the Las Vegas sign to downtown Las Vegas.
Realize there is more to Las Vegas than gambling - there are shows, people watching, restaurants, specialty stores, and if you want to splash out some money, and it is the right season, you can take in hockey and pro football. Youi can also take tours to places like the Grand Canyon, to see amncient petroglyphs, or to Mt. Charleton, Hoover Dam, etc. Or if you have a vehicle, go to the Neon Museum or Area 15.
Also, pick your hotel for the type of person and experiance you want. If you are older and want something more upscale, you will be at places like Bellagio, Paris, Venetian, Wynn, Encore Fountainbleau, etc. Young party person - you will be at Planet Hollywood, Flamingo, Linq, or most any of the hotels in downtown Las Vegas. Family trip - Mandalay Bay, Excalibur, Horshoe and only visit Excalibur or Circus Circus.
🌴Aloha !! SO True ! Love your videos 😎good info🤙🏽Mahalo !
Very informative. Thanks. 😎
Don't do it...Not the children the grandmas and the wheelchairs! Thanks Norma for another great video! I think the new mics sound good.✌
Great points Norma.
Agree about people jaywalking.
Have seen so many near misses because people don't give a darn.
Don't do it!!!
Hey Norma ! I agree with most of this except your advice on taking a taxi from the airport. It’s almost always less then Uber and Lyft or at least in the same range and there are a million of them lined up outside waiting for you . The chaotic ride share area at the airport plus the widely fluctuating prices are a turn off so for me the taxi is the way better option. As for resort fees ..with my Caesars Diamond status and MGM gold I haven’t paid resort fees in more than 5 years . Lots of great tips though …appreciate all you do 😎😎😎
That's a decent run around of sights and sounds.
I’ve been going to Vegas for 20 years, at least 10 visits. Norma G. Is the most concise and informed reviewer! My last trip to Vegas was my most efficient and memorable thanks to Norma’s excellent recommendations ! She’s the best!! 🤩 I’m so glad I found her unrivaled content.
'November is cold'. *laughs in Canadian* I would be wearing shorts in 66 degrees.
Wow I have to say u are adorable looking and of course professional and informative 👍🏻
You can get resort fees waived. Work your way up to diamond tier for Caesars and gold for mgm.
The money you blow working your way to those statuses has already paid for days of resort fees
Another great video! What are you doing to look so FIT?
An excellent advice video!!! You covered the best tips!! Although it’s amazing how many people ignore these tips!!🤦🤦🏻♀️. I see you snuck in a cameo of Periwinkle!! And I think Richard needs a live in girlfriend…..name her Raquel!!!😂😂
Thanks Norma!
Omg Norma looks so pretty here. ❤️
Great video Norma 😊❤ one thing happened to me when trying to get into the night club at Caesar was I was wearing all black Nike hurraches (sp?) and the bouncer didn’t let me go through he even had the nerve to tell me I can go over to the shops and buy acceptable shoes I’m like wtf but then he was cool and let us in cause to was early and we just wanted to get pics inside lol
love to see the bean burrito upload