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| Going to Las Vegas is a dream
in itself. The city has so much to offer. I never thought I would ever
have the opportunity to go there but as time has gone by my dream has
came true four times. Each time it seems like a new dream by just seeing
all lights, beauty of the buildings, the landscapes of each casino, the
many variety of shows and all the sounds associated with Las Vegas. It
gives one an uplift to your spirits and all problems that one may have
vanishes while visiting. Yes, it would be nice to win a large amount of
money while visiting there but just being in the shimmering city of
lights is enough to fulfill my dreams until the next visit. Marcella
DeJong Selby, SD
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| My dream vacation would start
off with a first class nonstop flight from Tampa to Las Vegas for myself
and my fiancee. Upon arriving at the airport being met by our limo
driver and driven to the Paris. We would then take a few minutes of
relaxation in our jacuzzi tub suite. We would then dine at their
wonderful French restaurant, drowning the desert pastry with fine French
wine. After our romantic evening it will be time to gamble and finishing
the evening winning the jackpot at the slots. Doing the next days as
wonderful as the first and thinking this would never have been possible
without the insider viewpoint contest winnings. Magali
Nagel Clearwater, FL
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| When Mandalay Bay/Four
Seasons first opened my Mom and I decided to check it out. As we had
parked south of four Seasons we decided to enter through FS. A doorman
came storming over to us and very rudely and arrogantly informed us we
had to go to Mandalay doors. He literally grabbed my elbow and directed
us through a service area. Not once were we even asked if we were guests
of the hotel. I guess we didn't look "the part". My dream trip
to Vegas since then would include booking a penthouse suite at Four
Seasons, dress in our un-designer clothes, walk in as before and bring
down the doorman a notch or two if he denies us entry to the hotel!!
Then, in huff, leave Four Seasons and move back to mid strip where we
always have a great trip. JoAnne Handcock Calgary, AB, CA
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| Arrive at the airport early
in the morning (no later than 9 am) pick up rental car and head to
Terrible's for a yummy breakfast buffet. Next stop the strip, preferably
center strip to go for the afternoon to the Imperial for the Auto
collection. Grab lunch before heading to the Stratosphere to go up top
to view Vegas. Of course, each stop we have to try our luck!! Check into
hotel and change, go enjoy the pool for an hour or so before dinner.
Dress for dinner, and also while out go to a show, before enjoying some
table games. Around 3 am catch some beauty sleep before starting Day 2,
and 3, and 4, and 5 and so on. The only thing different each day is
which show and which restaurant. Sleep late, pamper self, eat well,
enjoy great entertainment, in other words leave cares and worries at
home and just have a good time. Life is for living and what better
paradise than Las Vegas to do in. Kids want Disney...adults want Las
Vegas!!! This is my Disney World and I don't want t grow up. Maryann
Cabarga Hamburg, NY
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| My partner and i need a
vacation ; and we are both in love with Vegas. Debbie Polden
Thunder Bay, ON, CA
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| My dream vacation would be
mainly just getting an opportunity to go to Las Vegas. My girlfriend and
I have been trying to financially afford to go for awhile. Our husbands
are so excited at just the thought of it. It would be so great to be
able to go to Las Vegas and visit the different casinos, go to different
shows, and do something other than our daily routine. Hopefully we will
get this once in our lifetime chance. Thanks Cindy Austin
Northfield Falls, VT
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| Maybe I'm crazy, but after 5
kids and 15 years of marriage, I believe I know a little about the odds
of winning in life. As of June,3rd of this year, I will celebrate my
15th wedding anniversary. My husband and I love going to Biloxi, Miss.,
for quick short trips on occasion; and have always said how we would
love to be able to go to the real capital of entertainment and gambling.
Of course, that being, Las Vegas. I guess living in a small rural area
as we do; I can only imagine , in a dream, what Las Vegas could be like.
Anyway, it would be the dream of a lifetime to win such a trip so close
to my anniversary; to be able to share old memories and make great new
memories with my husband in your city of dreams, Las Vegas! Thank you
for allowing me to enter your contest. Vicki
Harrison Jay, FL
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| My husband and I have been
married 10 yrs. and have never been on a vacation alone (w/out
children). So I am planning on surprising him with a vacation to Las
Vegas. I have been searching the internet for days, looking at all the
awesome things to do there. The problem is there is so much to do and so
little money. So I guess I'll just dream a little and tell you what I
think would be the perfect vacation for us. I would love to stay in a
romantic suite in a beautiful hotel. You know, one of those suites with
the jacuzzi tub and big open showers so you can really have a lot of fun
if you know what I mean. My husband loves golf so it would be a treat to
set him up at one of the nicest courses in town. Followed by some
pampering for couples at the spa at Mandalay. And we would top our day
off by seeing Jubilee at Bally's. The next day we would get a little bit
crazy and go ride all those great roller coaster rides and then see the
Amazing Jonathon that night for some great laughs. And finally the third
day, tour the town see all the great hotels everyone is talking about,
put in a little bit of gaming and check out a few of those wonderful
restaurants. I would also love to see "O" at the Bellagio. The
night would end with dessert back at our hotel, followed by some amazing
love making. Then off to the airport early the next morning. Hey! What
did I say, a girl can dream, can't she? Rachel
French Thatcher, AZ
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| My dream vacation would start
with a hassle free, non-stop flight from Detroit, MI to Las Vegas for
four. Limo service to and from the airports would be provided. Once in
the Las Vegas airport, we would be met by our limo driver who would
carry our bags and deliver us to our hotel of choice, possibly Caesers
or The Bellagio. We would be automatically checked in with no waiting
and shown to our rooms without having to carry one suitcase. The chapel
in the Bellagio would be decorated and waiting for us to renew our
wedding vows for our 20th wedding anniversary, and there would be a
private champagne reception including all the Dom Perignon we could
handle waiting for us after the ceremony. Once the festivities were
over, we would be whisked away to a night of play on any machine we
chose in any casino and they would all hit jackpots! Our limo driver
would be available 24 hours, and would have extensive knowledge of the
best restaurants in town. All dinners would be complimentary, of course.
The trip would be at least 3 nights, but no more than 5. Our flight home
would be as hassle free as the flight there and the limo to and from the
airports would be stocked with goodies and have television and radio/CD
players that actually work! Lynette Kahle
Toledo, OH
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| As I sit here writing this,
my mind is going crazy trying to find a way to visit Vegas in Sept. My
dream is simple, to stay at the Binion's hotel downtown, walk into a
beautiful nighttime atmosphere with my new husband and play with buckets
full of quarters at the slots machines. We have tried for a very long
time to save money for a wedding and honeymoon. Just the lights, the
shows and the dream of finally getting married would be enough for me.
And the Slots...don't ever forget the slots. The "ones" with
the flashy lights and the honey tone "dings" that so nicely
call my name. Oh-I forgot the husband- he can call my name too, as long
as he's says it with the caressing songs of those beautiful, bewitching
slot machines and another bucket of quarters. In my mind, row after row
of slot machines, each one vying for my undivided attention. Each one
calling to me in a soothing, savory voice, Oh yeah-the husband
again...No - the slots would win and when I left I would undoubtedly
miss their song so much I'd have to return year after year--husband or
not. Rhonda Foks Crystal River, FL
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| My Las Vegas dream vacation
would be to stay in a penthouse suite at the Bellagio hotel with my
fantastic husband of seven years, we would be facing the dancing water
fountains and be able to have romantic champagne evenings by the patio
windows. Rachel Ricci Cheshire, UK
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| Staying at a luxury Suite
that allows pets. Going down the canal or visiting the pyramids.
Shopping, seeing the Treasure Island and Volcano. Massages, Hot tubs,
Fine Foods. Being pampered. Going back to the Silver Bells Chapel where
we got married. Checking out the Rio. Going to the Stratosphere.
actually winning some money would be really nice. Going to the Star Trek
Experience and enjoying Deep Space nine bar. Visiting my mom who lives
in Vegas. you name it everything. Rima McCalum Muskegon,
MI
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| My dream vacation in Las
Vegas consist of treating my woman as a queen. I would cater to her
every whim. We would visit each casino we could be riding in a rented
car. I would lay carpet at her feet every time we entered a building. If
possible I would feed her every morsel of food she wanted. Anything she
ask would be hers. Her wish would be my command. That is my dream
vacation, to wait on my woman hand and foot. Robert Searcy Newark, NJ
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| My dream Las Vegas vacation
would start with being met at the airport by a handsome limousine driver
who before taking me to my hotel drives me around the city of Las Vegas.
After my tours he would drive me down the Strip to see each hotel . Upon
arriving at my hotel I would then be met another handsome gentleman my
concierge who explains the many pleasures the hotel offers as he
personally escort me to my suite. Upon entering my suite I'm met with a
wine and another handsome gentleman who informs me he will be my escort
for the duration of my vacation. I think I've died and gone to
heaven----WHAT A VACATION! Now I know Where Viva Las Vegas comes
from. Gladys Sanders Columbus, OH
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| Picture this: Leaving the
snow and cold behind. Hopping aboard a private jet to whisk you away to
the amazing sights and sounds of Las Vegas! After enjoying free drinks
and appetizers on the plane, your belly is full, and the adrenaline is
pumping. You get so excited to see the warmth of the sun and the swaying
palm trees in the breeze. It makes you get all warm and tingly inside.
Your nose is pressed up against the glass as you look down at Vegas
right before you land. A limo is waiting at the gate to whisk you away
to your hotel suite in the beautiful Bellagio hotel. Your suite is right
at the top of the stairs above the conservatory that is full of
fragrant, blooming red roses. As you glide down the staircase, you feel
like a princess in a fairy tale. You casually spend the day strolling
and chatting with the people who work in Vegas, as you notice each
country and state they are from on their nametags. And you think to
yourself, "This is definitely the melting pot of the world!"
You see tourist attractions like the Treasure Island pirates, the Mirage
Volcano, Siegfried and Roy's white tigers, the circus acts at Circus,
Circus, and on and on....After that exhausting fun, you rest by the pool
in 90 degree weather as you sip a Pina Colada and turn as red as a
lobster. After all, you are from the land of 10,000 snowflakes, and you
know you don't tan, just burn. The pain of the sunburn can't even begin
to hide the smile on your face from the joy of being in Vegas. What a
wonderful trip! Marie Senn St. Paulm MN
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| My individual dream vacation
has already bean actualized in the beautiful and exhilarating sunny Las
Vegas Nevada. This dream vacation started with a short limousine ride
from the Vegas airport to the Olympic Gardens strip club. This was the
first stop on my tour of all the major strip clubs in Las Vegas. At each
stop I enjoyed great Vegas hospitality with beautiful women, drinks, and
gambling. In the time that I was not touring the most impressive strip
clubs in the world I was Gambling on the strip and of course sleeping at
the luxurious Hard Rock hotel. The reason for my tour of all of the
prestigious Las Vegas strip clubs was to review them in detail. The job
I was "hired" to do, in my humble
opinion is probably every man in Americas dream vacation/job. John
"Ryan" Lilyengren Eugene, OR
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| The best "Las Vegas
Dream Vacation" would start by flying first class to Vegas, staying
at one of the finest hotels and having a limo at my disposal to take in
all the wonderful sights that Las Vegas has to offer. While there I
would spend a day at the spa and pamper myself by having the works done.
Then I would sit by the swimming pool soak up the rays and drink taquila
sunrises. I would make sure I saw one of the exciting shows on the strip
from a front row table. After the show I would go and play a little in
one of the casino's. This would be the "Dream Vacation" for
me. Jan Todd Mesquite, TX
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| My dream vacation would be to
fly first class to celebrate New Year's at Caesars with 4 friends.
Everyone would have $1000 dollars to do whatever they wanted to do. We
would have tickets to see Danny Gans and dance the rest of the night
away at RA where we would have a private table. Then we would have room
service in the morning and fly back home in the evening. Lynnette
Young Takoma Park, MD
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| Obviously, lots of people
dream of living it up in Vegas at places like the Bellagio, Mirage, or
MGM, betting big money in fancy clothes, and feeling real important.
Well, if that’s what it takes for some people to enjoy themselves then
fine. Don’t let me stop them from buying Siegfried and Roy more
sparkles for those tight pants they seem to enjoy wearing way too much!
For me, Vegas dreams center around the more subtle pleasures of the
place. You can gamble just about anywhere in the U.S. now, but name me
anywhere else in the WORLD where $2.99 colossal breakfast buffets, 75
cent 3/4 pound hotdogs, 99 cent margaritas, and dollar shrimp cocktails
are all on the same block with the odd chance of seeing a midget dressed
like Elvis. That my friend is Vegas! Sure, Steve Wynn and the
Maloof family might want you to feel like a low life scum bag if you go
into one of their joints looking to play anything less than red chips,
but there is no reason why you can’t hoot, hollar, and whip off your
shirt like Brandi Chastain when you hit a hard ten at one of the El
Cortez’s quarter crap games. Well, actually there are several reasons
why you can’t—with getting pounded in the parking lot by one of the
regulars not being the least, but the point is you don’t have to go
throwing around Rockefeller-like money to feel like a big shot. Oh, I
can feel that all too familiar itch coming on now! My wife thinks it’s
still left over from the $10 a night room we had on our last visit, but
I know it’s that addictive energy and that overwhelming excitement
that fuel my Las Vegas dreams. Andy Losik Fennville, MI
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| Leaving our city, we're on an
airplane for almost five hours heading to "Viva Las Vegas"!
Arriving at McCarran airport, our limo is waiting to take us to our
beautiful hotel, The Aladdin Resort and Casino. We stroll through the
casino and decide to drop a few bucks. Dinner tonight will be in the Voo
Doo Lounge over at the Rio. From there we will take a helicopter ride to
see the beautiful lights and wonderful city. Back to our hotel for a
refreshing and relaxing time in our deluxe spa. What a nice feeling!
Tomorrow we'll do a glider sail plane with peaceful views of Red Rock
Canyon, and shimmering Lake Mead before going to the Grand Canyon having
our very own picnic lunch. How breath taking this will be! We both
agreed it was a picture perfect day. Tonight we will head down town and
do the Fremont experience, and exciting pedestrian promenade in the neon
center of Las Vegas. We're going to the Mirage to do a must see
show before returning back home. We will see the famous Siegfried &
Roy. We've had special memories to bring back with us to our family and
friends. Sandra Bayse Chesterfield, MI
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| Well, to start off, the plane
fare would be free for 4 adults and once we touched down in Vegas, there
would be a limo waiting to take us to the Paris Hotel, where we would be
greeted and shown our accommodations to the best rooms in the hotel. Our
stay in this fabulous place would be for 4 nights and 5 days, all our
meals would be free and we would have carte blanche to dine or go
wherever we please. This would include a choice of tickets (free of
course) to any show we so desire and the best seats in the house. We
could run up a tab for cabs without any concern that we would have to
pay. And, we would be given $25,000 cash (I want to show my friends a
good time) to use for miscellaneous expenditures and maybe buy a little
memorabilia to bring home as a reminded of this wonderful time. Chico
Dedick Delta, BC, CA
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| The ideal Las Vegas vacation
would be the opportunity for my husband and I to have an adult
vacation--a second honeymoon. The opportunity to eat somewhere other
than MacDonald's and go to attractions other than those that have large
black ears! Once children enter our lives, we often forget about our
adult relationship. A trip to Las Vegas would be a wonderful opportunity
to rekindle the spirit that brought you together in the first place--a
little adult entertainment, great accommodations and great weather to
boot! Judith Milne
Saint John, NB, CA
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| I can only speak for myself
and being a unique personality the best Las Vegas vacation would be to
stay at the Luxor Hotel and Casino since I am fond of Egyptology as a
student and Minister of Metaphysical Science. I have stayed there before
and enjoyed the Sefood Restaurant, the shops, and attractions. The
selection of books for study was wonderful and I would wish to get more
of them. I stayed in a jacuzzi suite and that helped tremendously with
aches and pains and since I am from Hawaii the humidity level was better
in such a suite. My university is located in Vegas so I would want to
stop in for service and to see old familiar faces. Some of the finest
people I have ever come to know are still living in Vegas and it would
warm my heart to see them again. They cover all walks of life and will
always remain in my heart. I would love to visit the chapels I worked at
in Vegas. Aside from the spiritual, friendship, and loving side of the
trip, a! s all is accepted in moderation, gambling would be an enjoyable
and a nice escape. Winning money would go to great uses. Stopping nearby
to hear a jazz session or two would be like being in heaven. Mahalo and
much aloha. Diane Cenicola Honolulu, HI
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| The best Vegas vacation would
be having someone cover your bets and just go nuts running from casino
to casino, life is good. Dennis Murray Beaumont, TX
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| My dream vacation to Las
Vegas is to stay at the MGM hotel. To actually win at least $10,000. To
have all meals and shows paid for ahead of time. And last but not least
to bring both daughter in laws with my three sons (over age 21) for the
whole week. It would be a family vacation! Thank You! Linda
Thomas Marysville, WA
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| Can't wait to live my dream
of being in Las Vegas! Janet Kinney Yakima, WA
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| Lots of gambling, eating,
sleeping, swimming. pure luxury. Joshua Cohen New York,
NY
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| My first romantic getaway! it
would be a dream come true! Chantel Dillon Santee, CA
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| My dream vacation in Las
Vegas, is to get married, and do a "little gambling". I went
to Vegas, for the first time when I was 21. It was a long week. We flew
out on a Wednesday and came back the following Wednesday. When I say we,
I mean my sister Sheila, and I. She is a very lucky person! She is a
true gambler. It was one of the worst weeks of my life. The only thing
about the trip, that I enjoyed, was looking at all the different
chapels, as we were riding in a bus. That was when I decided that Las
Vegas is where I plan to get married. And actually, my dream is coming
true. My boyfriend, Joe, asked me to marry him on Valentine's Day, I
said yes, of course! We were planning a trip to Vegas in April, and he
asked me if I wanted to get married there. I was shocked. We have
been together for 3 years, and I thought it was going to be another
year, before he asked me. That is my dream vacation, and my dream is
coming true...Lisa Honts North Liberty, IA
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| My dream vacation is a simple
one- a night out for a new mom and dad! My mother and step father live
in Las Vegas. I don't see them often enough. I would like the
opportunity to visit my family with my husband and son (who will be one
year old on May 8, 2002). On my visit. My son, Matthew, will bond with
Grandma and Grandpa, while mom and dad enjoy the many attractions of Las
Vegas. The first stop is to see the Cirque Du Solei show in the
beautiful Bellagio hotel. We have always wanted to see the show and have
never been able to go. Next stop, dinner for two in the Voo Doo Cafe
& Lounge (at the Rio) on the roof top over looking the city. On day
two, I would take a ride out to the Red Rock and see the scenic natural
setting just outside of the city. Finally, I would like to take a
helicopter ride or blimp ride over the beautiful city lights of the
strip and see all the wonders that Las Vegas has to offer. Viva Las
Vegas! Renae Davis Broken Arrow, OK
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| My ideal Las Vegas vacation
would begin with an evening landing at McCarran Airport in order to see
the thousands of lights that make Las Vegas famous. I would rent a
convertible (in a warm season of course) and drive down the Strip with
the top down just taking in all of the magnificent sights and sounds of
the city. I would stay at the Bellagio in a room that overlooked the
dancing fountains. After unpacking, I would head to the casinos and
would, after only a few unsuccessful attempts on the slots, win enough
money to buy dinner and take in a show. After being fed and entertained,
I would stroll down the Strip stopping in each hotel/casino to explore
the casinos and other attractions of the hotels. Time would not matter
as night turned into day above the desert mountains. After a brief rest
in my hotel room, I would go to one of the delicious buffets and then
retire to the pool area with a cocktail and a good book. After relaxing
in the sun for the afternoon it would be time for another try at the
casinos. I would play some Blackjack, maybe Craps and Let It Ride, and
then, with my winnings, I would have a gourmet dinner and take in
another show. I would continue this routine for the next week or two of
my ideal Las Vegas vacation. Ann Renfrew Hanover, PA
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| Get Ready, Get set, go! March
26, 2002. That's part of our dream for if it was not for a miracle we
would not be going to Las Vegas. My daughter was paralyzed in a football
accident and by a miracle now walks. Being able to spend quality fun
time with your family is the most important. It does not matter what you
see or do as long as you can do it together. Being given a second chance
for sharing the sights, tours, and day trips to scenic places is a life
long dream. We planned this 9 day adventure for our kids to share
togetherness. We will do and see all that we can so Vegas Here we Come! Lynda
Detter Elizabethtown, PA
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| Have Limo from
airport to airport and everything between. First stop, Caesars, you
can't beat the feeling of majesty getting out of the Limo there. Slide
next door to see Danny Ganns that night after a quick stop for eats at
any place in Bellagio's (I like the buffet). Gamble, eat and see as many
places as I can. Two days later move to the Venetian. Spend the day
shopping and floating the canals. That night, hit the Rat Pack is back.
Do some gambling around town. Dinner at Delmonico, gamble and crash at
4am. Next day move to Golden Nugget, drop off bags and take a helicopter
trip to the Canyon that comes back at dark and fly down the strip. Spend
evening on Freemont street, see "Experience" and of course,
gamble. Next day move to Luxor. See Blueman, some I-Max, gamble at
Harrah's and visit Rio. Try their buffet and then see a show, you pick
for me, my head is swimming. Next day off to Mandalay Bay, do some
floating and gambling. You pick me another show, I can't make up my
mind. I'm in love with Vegas, anything will be great. Next day it's off
to stay at Bellagio. We're eating at Picaso's, touring the gardens and
watching the fountains. We'll stay there two days, spending time in the
Paris, watch the Pirates at Treasure Island, go see some sharks and
white tigers. Sleep will be between 4am and 6am everyday. We will eat
and gamble at every stop. What the heck, let's stay another day at the
MGM Grand. That's my trip, I did it once before and I'd do it again.
Well, not all of it, most of it, but make me your winner and we will
fill in those blanks and more. R.J. Birdwell Bryan, TX
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| My husband and i have been
married for 4 years. We have never had a honeymoon. so that would
probably my dream vacation. To have a romantic honeymoon. to be able to
just to be with my husband. in a city that we've never been to. to
explore the sights in Las Vegas. to have a beautiful room. with a big
Jacuzzi to take a bath in. just to be able to spend time with my
husband. and to enjoy ourselves Noreen Mueller Stockton,
CA
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| Las Vegas ranks as my
husband's and my favorite "fun" city. Our dream vacation would
be to celebrate our upcoming 38th wedding anniversary in style. First,
we'd fly first class out of Minneapolis the end of March. Upon arrival
in Las Vegas, we'd be met by our limo and whisked to the Bellagio. Our
suite would include a whirlpool tub for two. Although we love to play
video poker, we'd take time out to do some other favorite things. Since
we enjoy being outside, we'd pack a picnic and spend a day hiking in the
Valley of Fire area. Another day, we'd trek from Mandalay Bay to Circus
Circus, with stops to view the Sharks at the Bay, the fish tank and
tigers at the Mirage, and Madame Tussaud's at the Venetian. Some
evening, before dinner, we'd sit in Bellagio's piano bar gazing at the
Chihuly ceiling and people watching. After a steak and lobster dinner,
we' spend an hour outside enjoying the dancing waters, especially Sarah
Brightman's "Time to Say Goodbye." The bright lights, scrumptious
food, and City sights make Las Vegas a wonderful dream vacation. Kathy
Monnet Rochester, MN
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| We have always imagined
redoing our marriage vows in Las Vegas. We love shows of all sorts, and
although we would hope to get "lucky" at some gambling, what
we would really love to do is to fly over the grand canyon, and the dam.
Of course, to top off the fantasy, a killer 1st class suite with a 5
star view would be perfect! David Langill Gray, ME
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| My fiancée & I would
love to marry in Las Vegas, complete with a Limo, a penthouse suite
& a wonderful dinner to celebrate !!!!! We go to Vegas several times
a year , but have to always watch our pennies.......of course a jack-pot
win would also help !!!!!! Mardelle Farrow CDA, ID
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| My Las Vegas dream vacation
would be to fly to Vegas and go to a really nice wedding chapel and have
our wedding vows redone. We were married in Vegas on June 10th, 1991. I
would like to be taken around in a limo and go to a couple nice shows
and do a lot of gambling. I baby sit my grandchildren so I don't get
much of a chance for a nice vacation. I would love to stay in one of the
newer hotels and also ride on the gondola and have someone sing to us. I
would also love to have extra money to gamble with. That would be the
most wonderful vacation I could ever have. I LOVE LAS
VEGAS...... Nan Phillips Omaha, NE
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| I would begin my vacation to
Vegas with a day of pampering in one of the fabulous hotel spas,
massage, aromatherapy anything relaxing. After getting rid of the
grueling grind stress from the outside world, I would take a balloon
ride over the Vegas landscape or hop on a plane and fly over the Grand
Canyon. Dinners would be in some of the finest restaurants that Vegas
has to offer. I would stay in a luxury suite and have people wait on me
and if I wanted a grilled cheese sandwich at two am i could get one. I
would win a lot of big jackpots and have tons of fun. Kate
Low Milwaukie, OR
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| Thank you so much for giving
me the opportunity to be a participant in your dream vacation contest
and hope I will be the lucky winner!!!! Hariett Balagtas
Union City, CA
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| My ideal Las Vegas Dream
Vacation would be to travel back to the same place my husband and I were
married at less than a year ago. He is truly my soul mate and have had
the time of my life with him already! We were married in the Little
White Wedding Chapel and would like to come back every year on or close
to our anniversary to renew our vows. My husband's brother, who as ALS,
stood up as our best man. It was very special for all of us not knowing
if it would be the last time his brother could travel to Vegas. My
husband and his brother came every year to Vegas. Now with the ALS, it's
been very hard on both my husband and him. It'd be nice to bring his
brother back at least one more time with us to Vegas before the
inevitable takes over. We both also love to gamble and have so much fun
doing so! Viva Las Vegas! Lisa
Workman Cedar Rapids, IA
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| My dream vacation would be to
attend all the headliner shows, have a limo available to take me from
place to place so you didn't have to worry about parking, do a grin a
grip with some of the celebrities and of course have enough money to
have some fun gambling. For some reason I think that new Regis Machine
is going to be lucky for me. But mainly eat, drink, be merry and have
tons of fun........ Cheryl Brandt Citrus Heights, CA
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| A mini honeymoon on our first
year anniversary (July) where we could restate our vows. We were married
at the Little White Wedding Chapel last year and would love to return. I
envision a suite in one of the strip hotels with a window overlooking
the strip. Tickets to a show or two and dinner in a nice restaurant.
Keep it simple and intimate for just the two us. Be able to enjoy Vegas
and re-live our marriage together. Jeffrey Workman Cedar
Rapids, IA
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| This dream would be my
honeymoon vacation. Been married for 5 years and still waiting for a
dream vacation. What better place then to go to Las Vegas. A romantic
suite at one of the beautiful hotels. Renew our vows at one of the
chapels and then off in a limo to a romantic dinner. Gambling at one of
the casinos would be very exciting too. Sounds wonderful. I know I am
dreaming again. Kimberly
McCullick Gays Mills, WI
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| I want win million dollars in
casino. Stanislav Neshadimov
Moscow, Soviet Union
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| What would be the most
spectacular Las Vegas vacation imaginable? An Airplane ride would be a
fantasy of mine out from the long cold winter that is here in Wisconsin.
After cabin fever has set in I'm in need of some warm weather fun, some
showtime delight and casino action! Did someone mention great food?
Fantastic hotels!!! There's no better place to go for that then to Las
Vegas. A limo ride from the airport to the hotel, a rest at the spa, a
meal, a show, and some pulls at some slot machines or black jack action
would be a great day for me! Also to make the trip special would be a
visit the Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon. Even if i don't "hit it
lucky" on the slot machines at the numerous casinos, I would sure
feel lucky just to spend a few days and nights in Las Vegas. My vacation
would sure be a "home away from home"! Mike
Adamski Greenville, WI
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| Bally's, 3am, video roulette,
carton of cigs, me, my girlfriend. Paul
Feuerborn Germantown, TN
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| I am very pleased to write
this story on Las Vegas. The entertainment day or night is outstanding.
So for, its my fourth time traveling up and down the Strip plus
downtown. I have taken in many shows at places like The Riviera and the
list goes on and on. There's always breath taking movements of
performers on spectacular stages whether your watching a magic trick or
a full blown musical. They may blow up the night sky like the volcano at
The Mirage with bright awesome flames. There are also pirates fighting
in front of Treasure Island which warms up your body with fire balls
bursting. Where a British ship sinks below the waves. With the latest in
technology there are dancing fountains in front of Bellagio's which
catches the essence of the music playing. For myself it wasn't how much
my friend said, it was the spark with-in his eyes that caught my
attention as he recalled his trips. My fifth trip will be with my
girlfriend Debbie who likes to be very adventurous. She also likes to be
romanced this will be very easy for me. With hotels like The Paris and
again the list goes on and on. We will also be able to melt together at
Hoover Dam or Lake Mead. Then we could still arrive back by dark to
experience The Fremont show a very unique its a must see. There are many
stores like coke-cola, M & M's, Harley Davison plus many more
with-in the hotels. My plans with Debbie will be first a very romantic
canal ride through The Venetian with serenading music. Followed by a
thrilling roller coaster ride at the top of The Stratosphere viewing
Vegas. A three day trip will show you exactly what I mean. Thomas
Rogers Rochester, NY
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| My dream has been to fly out
west and see the place l deem the best. Where everyday is full of
thrills and l get you to pay the bills. To dine among the very best, to
see the stars perform as your guest, perhaps a spa to soothe the muscles
and lots of gambling to which we'll hustle. Oh, please pick us, we'd
love to come and partake of all the fun. Anita Feldman
Philadelphia, PA
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| My dream vacation to
Las Vegas would be to have a room set up in every one of the big casinos
on the strip available to me at my whim! All meals would be free.
Whatever casino my husband and I were gambling in we could just go up to
our room whenever we felt like it. No check in - No check out. Joan
Camilio Lynn, MA
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| My ideal Las Vegas vacation
would be one which would be arranged by an expert vacation planner –
somewhat like what a wedding planner would do except this one would be a
Las Vegas expert. From the moment I disembark from the plane, I would be
whisked away via limousine to one of the top hotels in the area and
pampered from head to toe by the hotel staff. I would be fed five-star
cuisine and given the best spa treatments available. Then I would be
wined and dined and shown the spectacular city by night before going to
one of the top current shows where I would get to go backstage and meet
the performers in person. The next day, I would be shown all the
sites and tourist attractions of the city and taken on a shopping spree.
There would be more fine dining, more shows to see and more V.I.P.’s
to meet. The next day, which would be the last day, I would spend
in total leisure. I will be treated to a day of spa treatments and long
massages. In between the massages and dips in the Jacuzzi and hot baths,
I will be sipping some sweet iced tea and feasting on healthy veggies
and fruits. Of course, the vacation can go on indefinitely but as all
weekend trips have to end, I would say, a last dinner at a magnificent
Las Vegas restaurant and one lucky attempt to win the jackpot at a hotel
casino while accompanied by a famous celebrity would cap my ideal
vacation. Hey, I can dream can’t I? Kathy Llamas
Longwood, FL
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| Of course the flight
and hotel stay would be covered 100%, and although most would want to
stay at a swanky place, I would love to take my Mom to Westward Ho where
we've been treated well. Dinner every night at Bally's Big Kitchen
Buffet, with a show every night at each casino - top name
celebrity/front row seats! A limo driver would take care of getting us
around and a small house account at one of the fine gambling
establishments would be a plus! The best thing would be if my Mom were
waited on hand and foot! I don't care that much about being noticed, but
at 75 years of age, she deserves a nice treat! Coming up with the money
each year is hard, working two jobs as it is, but to win something like
this would be shear pleasure - especially for her! Thanks! Colette
Gandre Green Bay, WI
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| My Las Vegas Dream
Vacation would be to attend both the World of Outlaws 3 day show at the
Las Vegas Motor Speedway followed by the Busch Grand National and
Winston Cup events the same weekend. After the racing was over, then we
would travel to the Hoover Dam and then take a helicopter trip over the
Grand Canyon. Included somewhere would be a nice dinner and a comedy
show. Alicia Bullock Abbotsford, BC, CA
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| Arriving at dusk, just
when all the lights on the strip are coming on! Then, arriving at a
first class hotel/casino for a spa treatment before hitting the casino
floor for a few days of fun and gambling! Paula Staton
Kansas City, MO
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| My wife and I got
married on November 17, 2001 but had to postpone taking a honeymoon due
to the fact my wife was quite pregnant at the time. We figured we would
wait to go in March,2002 after the baby was born and we were settled
down and recovered from his birth. Well, on February 6, 2002 James
Robert Trimble was born to us and is our pride and joy. Well, now comes
the dream part: Darcie (my wife) has never been to Las Vegas, in fact,
has only been out of the state of Washington twice in her life (North
Dakota and California). I, a veteran Vegas sojourner know the thrill of
all Vegas has to offer (used to live in San Diego and used to do the
"road trip" with the guys several weekends every year for a
good 15 years} and would love to make that honeymoon Las Vegas style
with the sights , the sounds and the thrills all adventurers thrive on
(and get her addicted to Vegas so us guys , with Darcie, of course, can
continue the all-American tradition of "road tripping to
Vegas". Winning this contest would make that dream come true. It
would be a foundation memory to mark my love to with the woman I will
live and love forever. Thank you all kindly for this opportunity at a
dream. Cordially, Jim Trimble Covington,
WA
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| A "second
honeymoon" for two 77 year old/young folks, starting out with a
hassle free lst class flight to Vegas, picked up by a limousine, drive
to the Luxor for three days of Spa and Steak and Lobster dinners with
champagne, see two top shows on the strip, breakfast room service with
bloody-Marys, and renew wedding vows at a local cathedral. A luxurious
living testimony to our long marriage that would last us the rest of our
lives. Dorothy Booth Diamondhead, MS
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| My dream vacation to Las
Vegas will take place next Feb. 21, 03. As that day I will marry my best
friend. My dream come true will start on Thursday Feb 20, when Roger,
myself, and Roger's son Brandon, and about 20 close friends, and family
will board an airplane for Las Vegas. The weather will be fantastic, as
per usual. When we land Brandon will be so excited, by all the wonderful
sights of those unbelievable hotels. That night we will pre-book our
dinner at our favorite restaurant. Then do a little gambling, and of
course win a little. The next day, well, of course I will be by the pool
with my girlfriends, and Roger and Brandon, and the boys will take in a
round of golf. Then later that day Roger & I will commit our lives
to each other and Brandon. We'll Have some pictures taken, then take our
guests to the best restaurant in Las Vegas. Then off the see the sights
at night. The next day we will take Brandon To New York, New York for a
ride on the roller coaster, then to the MGM Grand to see the lion
exhibit. Then off to the Stratosphere, for there roller coaster, and
amazing view. We plan to share all Las Vegas has to share with our
little one. As Las Vegas is for families also. And what a better place
to start our family. The Chaulk Family. Shelley
Masse Calgary, AB, CA
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| I love Las Vegas, and would
like to live there. Donna Percosky Berlin, PA
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| My dream vacation would begin
upon arrival at Caesar's Palace for a four night stay. My first day
would begin with a morning poolside. The temperature is 80 degrees (
it's my dream, right?) A little swim and a lot of sun would be followed
by a light lunch at one of the hotel's great restaurants. Next I would
definitely have a one hour massage, perhaps with aromatherapy, to ease
through the transition from jet lag. After a nap, I'd get dressed and we
would go to Antonio's at the Rio for one of the best Italian dinners
I've ever experienced (violin music- - anything more romantic?) THEN to
one of headliner shows such as the Righteous Brothers. The rest of my
stay would be occupied by exploring the animal habitats, a gondola ride,
trying my LUCK? at the slots, a night at the Improv, and trying a couple
of the 5 star restaurants. Christina Lansing Negaunee, MI
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| Our plane leaves Minnesota on
time, a non-stop flight with no delay First class seating all the way!
Upon arriving in Las Vegas, we arrive around mid-day. A limo awaits to
escort us away. With so many hotels to choose from, where would we stay?
We've never been there, so how about Mandalay Bay? Aquarium,
casino and wave pool? No way! Seven days, six nights - that sounds just
about right. Comps galore await our stay. Meals, show tickets and money
to spend while we play. The sun is warm, my tropical drink is cool. I
can see me laying by a beautiful aquamarine pool! No dishes or meals to
prepare, perhaps a jackpot I could snare! The phone is ringing, the
office a buzz and my wishes and dreams I send because....I would love to
win! Kathie Loch Bloomington, MN
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| My Ultimate Las Vegas Dream
Vacation would be a few days and nights at the Venetian Hotel and
getting married there in a truly Italian Renaissance themed wedding,
complete with gondola ride and walking in St. Marks square afterwards. Sharmah
Wardlaw Atlanta, GA
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| Since I live in California
and my Mom lives in Pennsylvania and I don't get to see her very often,
my dream Las Vegas Vacation would be to fly my Mom to Las Vegas for a
4-5 day vacation and to meet her there. My Mom loves Las Vegas and since
her husband passed away 4 years ago and just can't afford her trip to
Las Vegas anymore. Financially, being single it is tuff for me to
expense that kind of trip. Last year my daughter who is 34 went together
with me and flew Mom, Grandmom into California for 3 weeks. We together
took her to Las Vegas for 4 days and the three of us (3 generations of
women just had fun) My dream would be to fly my Mom out West again for
the Las Vegas fun trip and have it be that just one of us and I don't
care which one would win the big bucks. Because I know it would just be
a wonderful time to have some extra cash to spend, not living from day
to day on limited income but to enjoy, share the money for more fun get
togethers with family. You see my Mom is 84 years old and we are never
sure how many more times I will see her and with a big winning I could
see her many more and what a happy smile she would have. Thank you for
this opportunity to express how much MY MOM means to me. Donna
Wieder Orange, CA
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| My dream vacation starts with
the web sights dedicated to the highlights of Las Vegas. There is so
much fun in the planning of the trip. I would book first class seats and
have a limo waiting to take us to see the lights on the Strip. After VIP
check in to the penthouse suite it's on to have a drink in the cocktail
lounge. Now find the $5 slots and hope to hit a big one. Then it'll be
time for a thinking mans game, some blackjack. When the cards get cold
it's time to find a ritzy restaurant. The next day would start off with
a massage at the spa. After we finished the tour operator would pick us
up for sightseeing at the grand canyon. A helicopter would land on a
ridge for a champagne toast. Then we would visit the Indian reservation
and share a barbecue lunch. Back at the hotel we would gamble the day
away till our show time. The next day it's on to one of the buffets
which were highly rated on one of the web sights. Then more gambling at
various casinos! Till the nightlife kicks in, a good club for a
little dancing. The next day would include a trip to red rock canyon and
the Elvis or Liberace Museum and the gambling store of course. Now we're
ready for our favorite casinos again. Tonight would be reserved for
another show. Back at the Penthouse I would have my favorite cds playing
while we talked about all the fun we had so far and plan the next days
itinerary. We would have to go to Freemont street, and see the aquarium,
and plan our return trip to Las Vegas! Brad Leblanc
Nederland, TX
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| This would be my dream
vacation because I could never afford it on my own. Fly First Class to
Las Vegas. Be picked up at the airport by a fabulous Limousine (never
been in one). Stay in a luxury suite at Caesar Palace and meet Wayne
Newton (have seen his show). Last but not least pull a royal straight
flush at a Caribbean Stud Poker table. Now that's what I call a dream
vacation! Karen Berinsky Pittsburgh, PA
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| A Dream of Vegas.
Arrive by 1pm off a first class flight to limo pick up. Arrive in hotel
to VIP services and mini suite room complete with gift basket and
stocked mini bar. Hit casino and win, win, win. Comped steak dinner for
two and show tickets for Danny Ganes. Drinks at the RA and it's to the
tables until dawn. Early morning trip to the spa, and it's time to nap.
Wake up at noon for a day trip to try that indoors skydiving. Dinner
downtown and a little casino hopping. Return to room for a change of
clothes and it's serious gaming time. Met up with friends for martini's
at the bar and off to bed by midnight. Wake early for some table games
and the breakfast buffet. A quick swim and a late check out time. Limo
at the ready for return to airport and sadly we return to the routine of
life and another dream of Las Vegas. Judi Ketchum Willoughby,
OH
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| I never win anything! I love
Las Vegas! A dream vacation would be to win a trip to Las
Vegas. Michael A Gelb Hopatcong, NJ
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| The dream vacation for my
dream (wife Linda) and I would be to have hilarious fun
(comedy...interactive and otherwise), sightseeing both city and the
countryside, hear great music, enjoy great food, enjoy seeing
interesting displays and to top it off have a romantic candlelight
dinner by the water. Tim Richardson Morgantown, IN
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| My husband has never been to
Vegas, I would love to show him. First we could stay at the Bellagio.
Stroll thru the conservatory, then stop for fresh baked bread and coffee
at the coffee shop or maybe an Italian Ice cream. Then off to the Rio, I
have always wanted to see it. The next day walk down for a swim in lush
terry cloth robes, provided. Maybe sit under the canopy with a cool
drink. Then venture off to The Excalibur for the all-you-can-eat buffet.
From there I would like to take him to the Las Vegas Museum in the
Tropicana for a quick history of Vegas. View the lagoon pool with the
luxury of a built-in bar. Then 2 foot long margaritas (your choice of
flavors) are a must for our stroll down the blvd. looking at the
attractions, the ship battle at Treasure Island, the animal exhibits at
the MGM Grand and the Mirage (also the volcano). Stopping along the way
to try our luck at various places. Dinner would be far below
Caesar's, into another time. The following day, ride on the various
roller coasters at The New York New York, Circus Circus and
Stratosphere. Check out the Nickel Arcade, Show him Fremont Street all
lit up. Topped of with a Seafood Dinner at the Four Queens. Then I would
save the best for last, I have been to Vegas several times and always
wanted to see a show like, La Cage, The O, Cicque de Sole, Lance Burton
or Tommy Tune to name a few. Then dinner at Emeril's Restaurant at the
Venitian Hotel and watch the gondolas navigate the canal. Tammie
Vandermeulen Rochester, NY
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| I guess
it might be hard for a seasoned visitor to Las Vegas to imagine that the
Las Vegas Dream Vacation would be a trip with your dad. My mom and dad
started going to Las Vegas back in the early 80's. They made the trip at
least once a year, and my mom loved to go more than anything. November
1992 was her last trip to Vegas. Tragically on January 2nd 1993 she
suffered a fatal heart attack. She was only 61. So it was that two years
later I found myself going to Las Vegas, for the first time. My dad
didn't want to make the trip alone. Dad is normally a quite man of very
few words, who can most often be found napping in front of the TV. We
arrived on a Sunday and stayed at the Mirage - my mom's favorite place
to stay. I have never seen my dad with so much energy. Up early, then
armed with only a short nap after lunch, he was ready to go again until
the wee hours of the morning. Las Vegas had transformed my dad. I have
never heard him talk so much. The next four days were filled with my dad
taking me up and down the strip. "We have to go Bally's" he
told me, that's where your mom and I stayed the first time. We had to
see downtown and "oh, wait there's something I HAVE to show
you" he would say. I know Vegas is where people dream of fame
and wealth, but you can't put a price on what I found there. I
discovered a whole another side of my dad, and through him I saw Las
Vegas through my mom's eyes. Marie Navarro Kaufman, TX
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| Top
rank hotel on the strip with the best food available and a big hot tub.
been married for 27 years need to be pampered. Lucinda Crecca
Las Vegas, NV
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| My
ideal Las Vegas dream vacation begins with a smooth flight from Ohio in
the first class section of the plane. On arrival in Las Vegas my wife
and I are greeted at the airport by our own private limousine and
driver. Our driver picks up our luggage and whisks us away to the
Excalibur hotel. We are met at the entrance to the Excalibur by our own
personal valet. He escorts us to our beautiful room overlooking the
strip. After unpacking we meet our limo driver and he takes us on tour
of the Hoover dam and grand canyon. Upon returning to the hotel we
freshen up and go to dine at a fine restaurant. After dining we are
escorted to a fine Las Vegas show. After the show we spend some time in
a casino and then retire for the night. We have a repeat of dining and
shows the next day and then we return to Ohio much relaxed and ready to
move on. James Stull Troy, OH
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| My dream trip to Las Vegas would be to
stay in a suite for two weeks at the Riviera. My wife and I would
celebrate her 50th birthday in style. I would have a limo pick her up
and take her for a day of pampering at a top notch spa, complete with
manicure pedicure facial and hair done. Then the limo would take her to
the mall and she could shop for a beautiful outfit. When she returns to
the room I would be waiting with candlelight and champagne glasses
(filled with ginger ale since we don't drink) and I would toast to her
beauty and our life together. After she got dressed we would go down to
the limo and go have a very romantic dinner maybe at Paris or Bellagio.
After we had lingered and enjoyed our time there we would have the limo
take us to the highest point in Las Vegas so we could look down on the
beauty below us and enjoy the moment. Then we would go back to the
Riviera and go to the casino and play a little while on the slot
machines and hit a jack! pot of a few thousand dollars just to top off
the evening. Then when we were tired enough we would retire for the
evening and fall asleep lovingly in each others arms. George
Gallagher Thorne ON, CA
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| My best friend and I have
been dreaming of going to Las Vegas for quite some time. Neither one of
us have been there. We are both under tremendous amounts of stress with
school, work, and family. Las Vegas is just what we need. You see, Las
Vegas describes us. We are both flashy, obnoxious people that like to
have fun. That is what Las Vegas portrays to me. Las Vegas is
everything. Whatever you want is there. My dream vacation would be to
see everything I could see, stay in the finest hotel, because even
though I am obnoxious, I am still quite the princess. While I am there,
I can let go of everything and only focus on having a good time. Just
for a little while, I get to live in a dream that I never thought was
possible. I can lose myself in enjoyment and not feel guilty for doing
it, because THIS IS LAS VEGAS. There are no worries--at least for me
there wouldn't be. So my dream vacation in Las Vegas is to live in a
dream, which is what I see Las Vegas as. April Mackal
Gainesville, FL
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| My dream Las Vegas vacation
may be somewhat different than others. Instead of wishing to hit it
really big in one of the many beautiful casinos, my dream Las Vegas
vacation consists of spending time with a very special woman, my wife of
over 20 years. We will sleep late, take in some of the award winning
shows in Las Vegas. We will have a romantic dining experience each night
of our visit at one of the many dinner shows or renowned buffets or
restaurants in Las Vegas. Perhaps we will hack away at one of the
premier golf courses near at hand. At night she will cuddle close as we
watch the dancing waters of the Bellagio water show, Treasure Island's
Buccaneer Bay Sea Battle, the Freemont Street Experience or any of the
other awesome sights to see. We will stroll through the Bellagio
Conservatory, experience the Atlantis Aquarium Tour, The Dolphin Habitat
at the Mirage, revel in the abundant shopping opportunities, indulge in
one of the city's many ! spas, and yes, we will also frequent the
casinos. You see, whether we hit it big in the casinos or not, if we get
to enjoy all of the above with each other, we are already BIG
WINNERS! Ron Fleischmann New Ulm, MN
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| I have been to Las Vegas many
times. It's my favorite place. I have often relished the thought of how
great it would be to stay in a luxury suite. So when I think about my
dream vacation it would be for three people - my brother, son &
myself flying round trip 1st Class to Las Vegas from Buffalo. Upon
arrival in Las Vegas we would be picked up by a limo and driven to the
Bellagio Hotel. Our luxury suite would overlook the lake and the
spectacular water show and include room service especially for breakfast
each morning. My vacation would include tickets to some of the top
shows. As far as dining goes I would have choice seating in the
restaurants that overlook the Water Show, the Pirate Show and a few
great restaurants. I would have the use of a car or wheel chair van to
get around in. I need this because my son has a wheel chair. $500.00
cash spending money would be given us. I would like to have a few free
pulls on one of the high-slot machine! s because that would be a dream.
A gift certificate to the hotel's gift shop would be wonderful. At then
end of the week I would have to pinch myself to see if it all was true
or "just a dream". Mary Mason Buffalo, NY |
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