Full Version: Vegas 2006
From: Peter [#6]
29 Jun 2005
To: ALL
Looks like we may be coming over on a deal with a bunch of other Aussies ( organized by the Aust. distributor of Epilog ). Its from that point on that we will be on our own..we have to see how that pans out.
Thanks guys for keeping us in mind ! :-)
Peter and Kathy
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#7]
29 Jun 2005
To: Dixie2 [#4] 30 Jun 2005
Dixie,
Our local newspaper is full of stories about airfares rising as the cost of oil rises. I would jump on those fares. Last year I was able to put together our trip including hotel for 6 nights (off the strip), airfare and a car rental for under 900.00. If you are planning to rent a car check with your business or personal car insurance or credit card company to see if they cover the collision insurance the car rental companies try to push on you. It can more than double the cost of a car rental. We did a Payless deal, without the collision insurance, but with unlimited mileage for about 100.00. It was a mid size car and fine for the 2 of us.
Geez I'm already getting excited and it is still 9 months away.
Dee
From: Dixie2 [#8]
30 Jun 2005
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#7] 30 Jun 2005
Dee..
I'm excited about going as well.. i've never been to Vegas, and the only awards show I"ve been to was in Orlando, FL about 8 years ago.
I will definitely book my tickets today.. hopefully I'll be able to find a motel out there that's not too expensive!!
Dixie
From: Lisa (TROPHYUSA) [#9]
2 Jul 2005
To: ALL
My (soon-to-be) hubby and I are definitely planning on Vegas for 2006. I've missed the last two shows but we're coming to this one. We already started planning because we want to do the Canyon and catch a good show while we're there so we'd definitely be interested in a block of rooms if someone is going to look into it.
I can't wait!
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#10]
2 Jul 2005
To: Lisa (TROPHYUSA) [#9] 3 Jul 2005
Lisa,
I hate to admit it, but I have missed the last four shows. I will be pulling out all the stops to make it this year, or should I say next year. I look forward to meeting you and everyone else. They may have to but me in a straight jacket, I'll be so darn excited.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#11]
3 Jul 2005
To: Lisa (TROPHYUSA) [#9] 3 Jul 2005
Wow! There have been a lot of changes in your life, since I visited you at your (storefront) shop, in Raleigh, NC last October. Congratulations on the move of your business and your upcoming wedding. I loved my first trip to the east coast and look forward to returning someday.
I'm happy to hear you'll be coming to ARA Las Vegas next year and to hear you'll be taking advantage of Las Vegas' proximity to the Grand Canyon. Amazing country and worth adding a couple days to the trip to see.
Also, keep in mind, southern Utah is only a couple of hours away, where Bryce and Zion Canyons will take your breath away.
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#12]
3 Jul 2005
To: ALL
This was the first year that we've been able to make it. To say that it was rewarding would be an understatement.
We're already looking for the best deals on airfare and a hotel room. We stayed in the Hilton last year, and we HOPE to get to stay there again.
It was a great opportunity for my wife and I to get away from the responsibilities of everyday life, and to take something of a working vacation. I think we're going to stay 4 days and 3 nights this time (adding a day & night to what we did last time).
Excited? Yewbetcha!!!!
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#13]
3 Jul 2005
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#12] 3 Jul 2005
Cody,
The first and only time I went was one month before I opened my business. I took in every seminar my time allowed. I may have qualified for the Certified Recognition Specialist (CRS) in one showing. :-)
One side story. I found out a month later, after that first show, that my brother-in-law and I were staying in the Hilton the same week. A bit disappointing, it would have been great to get together.
I will be coming in this time with unbelievable confidence and an organized plan for what I want to accomplish. The top of that list will be meeting all of the folks here.
EDITED: 3 Jul 2005 by DATAKES
From: Lisa (TROPHYUSA) [#14]
3 Jul 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#11] 3 Jul 2005
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#15]
3 Jul 2005
To: Lisa (TROPHYUSA) [#14] 4 Jul 2005
No need to see everything in one trip. You'll need another business trip to Vegas, in 2007, anyway!
Looking forward to seeing you and your future-hubby :-)
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#16]
4 Jul 2005
To: ALL
I tried calling tripreservations.com to get prices on rooms at Arizona Charles East where Harv & I have stayed and David stayed last year. Right now they are quoting $26.00 a night (that is not a typo) with a 1.99 energy charge. The hotel is about a 15 minute drive from the convention center. It is nothing fancy but we have always found it to be clean and the staff accommodating.
It is too early to get a quote for when we will all be there but I thought we might want to take a poll to see what people would want if we were to try to get a block of rooms. Some of the questions I thought about are
1. Do you want to stay on the strip?
2. If off the strip how far are you willing to travel?
3. What is the top price you are willing to pay?
4. Do you have any special needs like handicap accessible?
5. Does the hotel have to have a casino?
6. Does the hotel have to have room service?
Can anyone add any questions?
Dee
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#17]
5 Jul 2005
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#16] 5 Jul 2005
It seems the past few years the NASCAR circuit comes to L.V. the same weekend as the ARA Show, which tends to drive room rates up.
You can't beat staying at the L.V. Hilton for convenience sake, but if the rooms are over $100 per night, there are plenty of less expensive options at other hotels. I was able to get a $40 internet special one year at the L.V. Hilton. That was ideal.
From: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#18]
5 Jul 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#17] 5 Jul 2005
David,
In years past you are correct but actually NASCAR wasn't the same week this year, I believe it was the next weekend. NASCAR comes to Vegas the weekend of March 10-12 in 2006 with the ARA Show March 1-4th.
Not a gear head, bald head maybe, just not a gear head.
Dave
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#19]
5 Jul 2005
To: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#18] 5 Jul 2005
That's good news. May be some better room bargains without the "Good Ole Boys" in town.
Then again, I'm sure there are always "Good Ole Boys" in town :-)
From: Gary (GNELSON) [#20]
6 Jul 2005
To: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#3] 6 Jul 2005
For any one looking for the "Cheep" stay try looking in Henderson.
You may find rooms at the Fiesta, or the Station casino for under 40.00 a night. The Silverton workes as well. The down side is you need a car.
Keep this in mind if some bone head puts the show on NasCar weekend again.
http://www.cheapovegas.com/index.php
From: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#21]
6 Jul 2005
To: Gary (GNELSON) [#20] 6 Jul 2005
Yes, Henderson works pretty good. Was not too far last time I stayed there. And since I always drive, I had a vehicle with me.
That said though, if one can get a reasonable rate at the Hilton, it is sure convenient to be so close to the show if you're like me and have no need to leave the grounds. After some 13 years of Comdex and CES in Vegas...I have no need to look around!
I got a room at the Hilton for $89 for the end of this month for attending the woodworking machinery show...I consider that pretty reasonable just from the standpoint that I won't have to go outside in the heat!
Doug
From: Gary (GNELSON) [#22]
6 Jul 2005
To: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#21] 6 Jul 2005
Doug, Have you ever tried the Orleans or Green valley Ranch? My personal favorites. You need to be careful going to cheep so as not to end up like these boys.
Cheers
http://www.bigempire.com/vegas/19dollar1.html
From: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#23]
6 Jul 2005
To: Gary (GNELSON) [#22] 7 Jul 2005
Have not tried either of those mentioned...but, I have been to the Rumble and I would not recommend it to anyone! Last minute decision to go to Comdex on year...went with no reservation and none were to be found....what a dump.
One year we got booked into a place that had recently experienced a fire...that was bad....
After that, I started making the reservations and with the exception of one year when we took 35 employees down, we stayed at the Hilton or the MGM. The year with 35, we went to Stateline, 30 miles if I remember right, and stayed there for $15. a night and had a great time away from the hussle of vegas. And, we found the trip in was great for planning and the trip out good for comparing notes...
Doug
From: Cindy (CINDYM) [#24]
7 Jul 2005
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#1] 7 Jul 2005
I stayed at the Gold Coast this last year, which is off the strip and about 3 miles I'd say from the convention center. I took the shuttle to the Barbary Coast and then took the tram thing to the convention center. Once I figured it all out (by the last day), it was quite easy to get around.
I paid $25 a night on that Mastercard special (reg $49) for a very clean room, and the place had great food (although you might not want to remind Jim Williams since I believe he broke out in hives for the rest of his stay after we had dinner).
The only down part was the fact that the shuttle didn't run until 9am, which made for a long walk to the Barbary, or you needed to learn the bus schedule, which isn't my thing.
If we could get them to run the shuttle earlier everything would be perfect.
Any hotel that is on the tram is good too, as that was economical if you buy the pass and easy to access and ride.
just my thoughts,
Cindy M
From: Gary (GNELSON) [#25]
7 Jul 2005
To: Cindy (CINDYM) [#24] 7 Jul 2005
Hi Cindy,
Hint, Hint , The Orleans has a free bus to the Barbary Cost. Every 15-20 min. They are owned by the same people. Gezzzz look at me, I should do a vegas book!