Report from Vegas ???

[Chas]

Ok - all you dealers, salesfolks and other 'insiders,' should be getting home from the NSPO show about now. Please tell us: how was the show? What's new?

Did they finally announce that system which keeps spas perfectly clean and safe without any chems?

Pictures?

[Chris_H]

I have a question for the people who went to the show from California.  How is the flight from California to Vegas?  I am thinking of making a one day/night trip when I am in California in February.  I received a great offer when I am out there from Mandalay Bay only 100.00 bucks for a night.  Wondering if it is worth it.

[Chas]

I haven't done it for awhile, but I remember that it just gets up to altitude and then begins the descent. Not overy expensive if you shop a bit - and the LV airports (there are two main one) have plenty of free shuttles to hotels and casinos on the strip.

[Brewman]

Mandalay Bay is a pretty cool hotel.  Their c0cktail waitresses have very nice uniforms.
The restaurant where the wine servers get hoisted up and down on cables is almost worth it just to see.  
But the hotel is at the far end of the strip.  Now that the new monorail is up and running (again) getting around may be a bit easier.
Also, try seeing what rates you can get at the Bellagio, Caesars Palace, or Mirage.  Those hotels are more centrally located on the strip.  
Be sure to catch the light show at the Bellagio Fountain.  Simply Breathtaking the first time you see it.
The downtown area is also a fun way to spend an evening, the Freemont Street Experience is pretty cool.


Brewman

[BIG_PAPA]

To be perfectly honest,i hate flying to Vegas.It can be very bumpy going over the moutains.But it is a very quick flight.I would rent a car and drive,it's only about 4 hours and you dont have to pay for cabs when you get there.Also it is a very easy drive.

[Chris_H]

I know Vegas well, probably to well.  I go to Vegas at least once a year for some vacation, but I have never traveled from California to Vegas just wondered if it is worth it.

I checked online and it looks like it is only an hour flight or so.  I think I am going to book it, but anymore opinions would be greatly appreciated.  

[Elle]

I know Vegas well, probably to well.  I go to Vegas at least once a year for some vacation, but I have never traveled from California to Vegas just wondered if it is worth it.

I checked online and it looks like it is only an hour flight or so.  I think I am going to book it, but anymore opinions would be greatly appreciated.  

Just flew from LA to Vegas and back.  Less than an hour flight and easy.

Elle

[wmccall]

I haven't done it for awhile, but I remember that it just gets up to altitude and then begins the descent. Not overy expensive if you shop a bit - and the LV airports (there are two main one) have plenty of free shuttles to hotels and casinos on the strip.

I've made the flight from Oakland to San Fran, they don't even put the wheels up.

[Chas]

I have always wondered - how do those places pay for all that incredible lighting, fancy fountains, giant towers and other amazing stuff??? I mean, they don't even charge sales tax !!

[Spatech_tuo]

I have always wondered - how do those places pay for all that incredible lighting, fancy fountains, giant towers and other amazing stuff??? I mean, they don't even charge sales tax !!



 

They get by on donations alone. I've found it in my heart to leave the good folk running those establishments a donation or two over the years.

[Chas]

They get by on donations alone. I've found it in my heart to leave the good folk running those establishments a donation or two over the years.

That's very kind.

Doc and I are thinking about starting up a spa testing and rating service. Care to contribute to that? We will most likely be a non-profit for the first few years - until we get the beach house and the sailboat paid for.

[stuart]

Just got back, still kinda fried, will give a full report this weekend.

Had dinner with Mendencino (man can that guy eat!), charged it to Steves room, still wondering if Steve got the bill!

[Mendocino101]

Just got back, still kinda fried, will give a full report this weekend.

Had dinner with Mendencino (man can that guy eat!), charged it to Steves room, still wondering if Steve got the bill!

lol..Yes that is true.....but still only half as much as the "King" stuart.... ....mmm mmmm it was good

[Mendocino101]

Chris
the flight is an easy one...less than an hour you climb to altitude and than descend to land....If you are going to do it try to fly out of Ontario as it is a very easy Airport to get in and out of and you may not have to spend as much at the Airport as some of the others...

[stuart]

I took enough of a beating at the Blackjack table that I stopped saying "Hit Me" and started screaming "THANK YOU SIR, MAY I HAVE ANOTHER!"

Made me feel better about taking a beating.....