ARA show location - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	GBengraver	1 Feb 2006
To:	ALL	1 of 23

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Does anyone know if the Hilton runs a shuttle to and from the airport?
Don't want to rent a car if I don't have to.

Is the Hilton close to the Vegas hot spots?

Which begs the question, what are the Vegas hotspots?

We are leaving on a 7:25 PM flight on Friday, any suggestions as to what to do with our bags from noon checkout till we have to leave for airport?

All these burning questions.

Thanks for your help and we are looking forward to meeting all you great forum people.

Greg

"Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else."

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	1 Feb 2006
To:	GBengraver	2 of 23

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Greg, Getting anywhere in Vegas, from the airport, is no problem. Not sure what to do with your luggage, before your return trip, but I'm sure it's a common situation that the Hilton has covered. Possibly a temporary storage area. <shrug> David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	LipChip	1 Feb 2006
To:	GBengraver	3 of 23

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The Hilton will allow for you to store your luggage with the Concierge until your ready to leave. Getting back to the airport is never a problem, as you will have choices of group riding in a limo, bus, and taxi. Some people actually ride back on buses that are at the show to hotel closer to the airport, so they won't have to pay as much for taxi fare.

The important thing is to give yourself the necessary time for making sure you can get the ride. At the end of the day, some of the lines get long about waiting for the bus or taxi rides to the various locations. From experience, don't cut yourself short on time, and get stuck waiting in the long line.

David L. Vernon
Lip Chip Solutions, Inc.
www.LipChip.com
818-363-8132

From:	GBengraver	1 Feb 2006
To:	LipChip	4 of 23

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Thanks for the info. I'm sure I'll figue it all out when I get there. Thanks again, Greg "Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else."

From:	Gary (GNELSON)	1 Feb 2006
To:	GBengraver	5 of 23

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GB, grabbed this review from the link below, But can tell you first hand ALL TRUE..

Try the Stratosphere Tower the views are spectacular. The food is very good, It can be very romantic, and if you really want to impress someone, book a reservation for sunset and watch the valley twinkle in the twilight. If you want a good deal, though, check out the lunch menu here, which starts just over $10 and includes a free ride up the tower.
This also is a some what short cab ride from the Hilton. After dinner look for the hot water massage the way down. One of the better saw bucks I have spent in Vegas.

http://www.cheapovegas.com/index.php

From:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	2 Feb 2006
To:	ALL	7 of 23

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quote: Try the Stratosphere Tower the views are spectacular. Don't leave out the roller coaster ride at the top of the tower! Jeanette Brewer ENGRAVING CONCEPTS (formerly Brewer Sales) Epilog & Xenetech Distributor www.engravingconcepts.com

From:	JHayes55	2 Feb 2006
To:	GBengraver	8 of 23

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Greg
Tell them your from Buck County and your a big spender and they will send the limo. ;-)

From the airport to the Hilton is a $15.00 - $20.00 cab ride only takes a few minutes.
Our first trip out there we took the shuttle bus from the airport - it's very cheap, maybe $5.00 or $6.00 each - I got to see every hotel in Las Vegas before they took me to mine (it was a special treat that I did not even have to pay for) problem was I could have cared less about seeing all those other places and an hour and half on the bus just did not seem like it was much fun. :'-( I have suggest that the wife and I hitch hike to the hotel but for the last several years she has convinced me that the taxi might be the best option if I wanted to enjoy my trip.

Once at the Hilton the new Mono-Rail can get you to those "Hot-Spots" cheap.

Both the Hilton and the Convention Center have a place for your luggage, so you can leave from either location. They do try to make it convenient for people attending conventions.

Looking forward to meeting you.
You and I have been around this forum a long time.

Joe

From:	GBengraver	2 Feb 2006
To:	JHayes55	9 of 23

2863.9 In reply to 2863.8

Thanks for the shuttle info.

I not big on bus tours after long plane rides.

Sounds like the taxi is worth the extra $.

BTW - The county I live in really is called "Bucks County".
Thanks

Greg

"Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else."

From:	Dee (DEENA-ONLY)	2 Feb 2006
To:	GBengraver	10 of 23

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Greg,
I can't believe I have to go all the way to Vegas to meet someone who lives in the same county!

Dee

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

From:	Rolf (RJB2108)	3 Feb 2006
To:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	11 of 23

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Y'all just go up there and ride!! I'll watch you guys from the bottom. (Grin)
EDITED: 3 Feb 2006 by RJB2108

From:	GBengraver	3 Feb 2006
To:	Dee (DEENA-ONLY)	12 of 23

2863.12 In reply to 2863.10

That is funny. :-)

We will be staying at the Hilton.

Going out Tues., returning Friday 7:25 flight

How about you guys?

Greg

"Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else."

From:	Lisa (TROPHYUSA)	5 Feb 2006
To:	ALL	13 of 23

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I have another question. Is there a pack-and-ship type place nearby? Lat time I was in Vegas my suitcase almost got kicked off the plane because of the weight! This time I plan to ship all my "loot" back ahead.

Any advice?

Lisa R. Higginbotham
www.trophyusa.com

Commit your work to the LORD, and then your plans will succeed.
--Proverbs 16:3, NLT

From:	Lisa (TROPHYUSA)	5 Feb 2006
To:	Ed (EMANA)	15 of 23

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samples, catalogs, freebies, samples, catalogs, freebies, samples, catalogs, freebies ..... Lisa R. Higginbotham www.trophyusa.com Commit your work to the LORD, and then your plans will succeed. --Proverbs 16:3, NLT

From:	JHayes55	5 Feb 2006
To:	Lisa (TROPHYUSA)	16 of 23

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Lisa - The L.V. Convention Center has one available. (maybe even in a couple locations). We always pick up too much but have learned to ask most of them to ship the cataloges & samples. It also goes to show who has good customer service. Joe
EDITED: 5 Feb 2006 by JHAYES55

From:	Dee (DEENA-ONLY)	5 Feb 2006
To:	GBengraver	18 of 23

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Arriving Wednesday. Leaving the following Wednesday so I can go the the LV gift show?

We can never get it together can we?

See you in Vegas.
Dee

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

From:	PenMan	6 Feb 2006
To:	Dee (DEENA-ONLY)	19 of 23

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I knew there was a good reason to drive the van to Vegas, to bring home all the freebies. What does everyone use to carry the samples, catalogs, etc. around the show? Do they allow a suitcase with wheels on the floor? Some shows won't allow these. Pen Man (aka Chris Tegard) Treasured Creations