Need Help with Vegas trip

[thrillme]

Just about any of the MAJOR hotels on the strip are really nice except maybe stay away from Circus Circus (kids) and Rivera (old).

The "Mirage" is very nice too with a volcano that goes off every hour or so, secret gardens (mini zoo with white tigers)...Mandalay Bay very nice too. IF you can afford the Jr Suite that's really AWESOME.

There are LOTS of "free" stuff to do as well as take in shows. Almost every hotel has something special "free" Such as Ceasers Palace's shopping center and "talking" statues, or Rio's Sky Circus or Treasure Islands Pirate and Siren show (outdoors but get there EARLY)....all FREE.

Do NOT rent a car. Unless you plan on driving to Hoover Dam or something...it's a waste of money and driving can be stressful (at least to me...I hate it because people are crazy on the strip). The DUECE is fabulous...it's either $5 or $10 a person (I don't remember...sorry). It gives you 24 hours transportation up and down the strip (24 hours meaning from the time you buy the ticket to 24 hours later...it runs ALLLLLL night). It's a shuttle but they seem to come around every 10 minutes. The trip from the airport to the hotel is typically about $10.

There's so much you're welcome to PM me if you want. It's my version of "Vegas on a Dime"

[NJGIRL]

Just about any of the MAJOR hotels on the strip are really nice except maybe stay away from Circus Circus (kids) and Rivera (old)."

I have to add Excaliber to this list. The public areas were run down, but since I didn't stay there I'm not sure how the rooms are.