These tips are sure to make a good Las Vegas vacation even better.
There are lots of mistakes travelers make in Vegas besides blowing through their budget right away.
“Vegas is such a competitive landscape,” he says.
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“There are 70-plus casinos all vying for the same money.”
“Be a consumer,” he urges.
Some would argue that financial prudence has no place in Vegas.
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But in a town full of suckers, it pays to use your head.
I say, ‘Are you kidding?
That reservation has been booked up for a month!'"
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Between the monorail, trams, taxis, and rideshares, travelers are bombarded with transportation options.
But if your crew of adults has an ambitious day of sightseeing planned, consider hiring a driver.
But don’t waste your time renting a car at the airport.
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The same goes for on-site rentals at hotels, too.
Your wallet will thank you.
But odds are, you won’t get far.
“The best game to play is the one you already understand,” says Stevens.
And since this is Vegas, you will lose.
But then again, you might win.
“verify you’re tipping the valets, bartenders, and cocktail servers.
They always have a pretty good idea of [what’s out there].
That’s a whole lot of dinner reservations and taxi lines to compete with.
If you prefer a less congested experience, you’re better off avoiding those weeks entirely.
And if it’s a cabana you’re after, check that to book early.
If you’re worried about not having enough clothes, don’t be.
Remember where you are, after all.
But there are other ways to save on your Vegas accommodations, too.
It’s not bad when you consider breakfast alone is typically $30 a head.
“These credits are not easy to come by,” says Curtis.
“That’s why [deals like this] are exciting for us.”
Sleeping on Downtown
One major rookie mistake?
Assuming that Vegas is synonymous with the Strip.
In fact, that’s taking a rather narrow view of the city, says Curtis.
“This has been going on since the ’90s,” he says.
“Downtown, a steak dinner will cost you half of what it does on the Strip.
Maybe the chef won’t be a celebrity name, but the food is just as good.”
Sometimes, there are even free hotel nights to be had.
“It’s an absolute necessity.”
