What a place. I just got back from a week long trip with my girlfriend. The whole strip area is one big resort. Everyone is on vacation and no one cares what you do. I was surprised about how little everyone else cared what you were doing. I smoked cigars in casinos, clubs, on the street, in my room, restaurants and bars. Never once did I have anyone give me the "look" you get when smoking in a place full of non-cigar smokers. People would sit down next to me and go about their own business or start a conversation about cigars even if they don't smoke.
The entire section of town is 100% focused on their tourist industry. The down side is the premium charged for EVERYTHING, but it's nice to be able to find anything and everything you could possibly wantwithin walking distance able to be brought to your room at the touch of a button. The overall feeling of the place is a big party. Everyone you meet is just looking to kick back and unwind on vacation too. It's a very low stress environment for mind. Body on the other hand is another story. I think I'll be in bad shape for the next week before the hospital digs me up a liver.
One week never felt like such a short amount of time. The strip alone has entertainment for months. The MGM Grand is connected to NY NY, The Tropicana, and Excalibur by skyways and the Luxor and Mandalay Bay through the Excalibur. I was able to fully explore those hotels, see some of their shows, try some of their restaurants, and lose a few bucks to each of their casinos. Walking the down the strip I got to spend some time at Aladdin and Creaser’s as well. The only time I had to go further was few assorted hours at the Stardust and Rivera, located at the other end of the strip, to see shows. I wish I had time to hang at Paris, Bellagio, Wynn, and Treasure Island.
I have nothing but good things to say about the MGM. We found it to be a step above the Excalibur, Trop, and NY NY on the other three corners of the block. The four hotels are under common ownership and share walkways, but the MGM is made out to be the nicer of the hotels. For example: In Vegas everyone and their sister is trying to give you free show coupons and sign you up for discount vacation services. It becomes quickly bothersome when you cannot walk thirty paces without some hotel employee asking you if you are married and want free tickets or shoving coupons in your face. The MGM was the only hotel of the four that did not pester its guests. I also became very attached to the location. The other side of the strip IMHO is older and not as nice, it reminded me of Trenton with brighter lights and more hookers.
All in all I had a blast. Just what I needed to shed some of the work stress that's built up this year. The woman had some issues with her new camera, told her not to buy on ebay, so I don't know about the pictures yet but will post some if they came out. I'm glad to be back home.....at least until next year :twisted:
The entire section of town is 100% focused on their tourist industry. The down side is the premium charged for EVERYTHING, but it's nice to be able to find anything and everything you could possibly want
One week never felt like such a short amount of time. The strip alone has entertainment for months. The MGM Grand is connected to NY NY, The Tropicana, and Excalibur by skyways and the Luxor and Mandalay Bay through the Excalibur. I was able to fully explore those hotels, see some of their shows, try some of their restaurants, and lose a few bucks to each of their casinos. Walking the down the strip I got to spend some time at Aladdin and Creaser’s as well. The only time I had to go further was few assorted hours at the Stardust and Rivera, located at the other end of the strip, to see shows. I wish I had time to hang at Paris, Bellagio, Wynn, and Treasure Island.
I have nothing but good things to say about the MGM. We found it to be a step above the Excalibur, Trop, and NY NY on the other three corners of the block. The four hotels are under common ownership and share walkways, but the MGM is made out to be the nicer of the hotels. For example: In Vegas everyone and their sister is trying to give you free show coupons and sign you up for discount vacation services. It becomes quickly bothersome when you cannot walk thirty paces without some hotel employee asking you if you are married and want free tickets or shoving coupons in your face. The MGM was the only hotel of the four that did not pester its guests. I also became very attached to the location. The other side of the strip IMHO is older and not as nice, it reminded me of Trenton with brighter lights and more hookers.
All in all I had a blast. Just what I needed to shed some of the work stress that's built up this year. The woman had some issues with her new camera, told her not to buy on ebay, so I don't know about the pictures yet but will post some if they came out. I'm glad to be back home.....at least until next year :twisted: