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janesmith1950 said:
Went for a few days a could if March's ago.
Flew Virgin via Atlanta, stayed at the Belagio. Hired a Corvette Z06 and did breakfast in Boulder, Hoover Dam/Lake Mead National Park/Valley of Fire.
Was alone and predominently on business so nothing like as much fun as it should have been (didn't really do much of the Vegas thing), but everything was ace. Corvette around Lake Mead roads was something else. Like NC500 but warm with no traffic.
Which company did you use to hire the Corvette? Did it work out well?Flew Virgin via Atlanta, stayed at the Belagio. Hired a Corvette Z06 and did breakfast in Boulder, Hoover Dam/Lake Mead National Park/Valley of Fire.
Was alone and predominently on business so nothing like as much fun as it should have been (didn't really do much of the Vegas thing), but everything was ace. Corvette around Lake Mead roads was something else. Like NC500 but warm with no traffic.
jsc15 said:
This is a solid post and well worth reading. I'm a Vegas addict and it's almost the only place I've been for hols outside Europe for the last 24 years, with 38 trips, nearly all of a fortnight or more. Agree that Fremont St isn't anywhere as bad as some are portraying it, and if you go north or south of the canopy then you obviously aren't on Fremont St anymore anyway. I've started using Uber from the airport although the pick up points aren't clearly defined on the app. I'd add that Vegas is a city where unless you're going to Hoover Dam etc, you really don't need a hire car, certainly not for the full trip anyway. It's a great city with a real buzz about it, although if you're just looking to sit by the pool all day and don't really gamble then you might tire of it quicker.
However....the place is definitely losing it's shine for me and others. Even before Corona, the appeal is getting diluted by corporate greed (exemplified by the resort fee scam), and as already mentioned *everybody* has their hand out for money. I know there's separate discussions about the need for tipping (which I've always accepted), but when I ask the price of a drink I don't welcome hearing "12 dollars plus tip" as though it's their entitlement. I also don't think it's been mentioned yet but it's turning into a sports town very quickly. Already has ice hockey (Vikings), but is shortly getting NFL with the Raiders moving from LA and possibly an NBA team, neither of which improve a neighbourhood.
Good point regarding the sports! I imagine it'll be best to visit outside of the nfl season then...However....the place is definitely losing it's shine for me and others. Even before Corona, the appeal is getting diluted by corporate greed (exemplified by the resort fee scam), and as already mentioned *everybody* has their hand out for money. I know there's separate discussions about the need for tipping (which I've always accepted), but when I ask the price of a drink I don't welcome hearing "12 dollars plus tip" as though it's their entitlement. I also don't think it's been mentioned yet but it's turning into a sports town very quickly. Already has ice hockey (Vikings), but is shortly getting NFL with the Raiders moving from LA and possibly an NBA team, neither of which improve a neighbourhood.
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