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The most imaginable vacation for me is to watch a boxing match with my dad and family. My Dad never really watched a boxing match live. He worked all his life and he is in his late 50's, I cannot afford to give him that gift that this point in my life. To me that will be the greatest vacation to see my Dad watch a live boxing match. And see him happy. And maybe have a drink or two.  Albert Basilio    Seattle, WA

This would be a dream if I could win this for my sisters wedding present. I think she would love it. Diffidently she would play at the casinos but most of all I think she would really enjoy the history that Las Vegas has. Like... the Hoover Dam or the mountain that you can go on at night to see the Las Vegas lights. All the shows you have ENTERTAINMENT BABY!! I know she would probably make this trip either here anniversary vac. or.. Just a vacation.. Why do you need a reason to go to Las Vegas? All the LAS VEGAS shows.. and free things, the food. I know she would love to go of course who wouldn't. I know the time she would be able to spend there she would live it up like there were NO tomorrow. It might not be the best time ( I ) would have in Las Vegas but I know that I would here about the FUN time she had while she was there. Please threw my eyes my sister (Mary) deserves this free trip.. thank you for your time and I hope I had all three hundred words!   Irene Hensley   Warren, MI

I just would love to be in the famous land of Las Vegas, NV!  I have heard so many wonderful things about the city that now my dream is to visit and enjoy what the rest of the world have said about the town for myself.  Elaine Duncan  Glen Allan, MS

I have been married for 22 years as of April 24th 2003. We got married at court house and we have never had a honeymoon. My dream would be to have a luxury suite and a fantasy Elvis wedding. I also love to play slots and to have 2-300.00 each day 2 days is enough to play. Also my dad is buried in Vegas I would love to be able to have a rental car to drive to the VA cemetery to place flowers on his grave. My brother lives in Vegas and I have not seen him in 3 years and his family. I would love to surprise my husband and tell him to get packed we are off and not tell him to where til we get to the plane to board. This would be so exciting and fun seeing as I have never been able to do this.   Donna Barlow  Huffman, TX

My dream Las Vegas Vacation would consist of arriving at the Vegas strip in a long white limo and being dropped off in front of the Bellagio. Dwight Yoakam, Willie Nelson and Kid Rock would greet me there and take me to a swanky dinner at a fancy restaurant on the strip, that is after we watched the fountain show! Then we would gamble and party all night on the strip. Catching the dancing girls at the Tropicana and then venturing to old downtown in the white limo. Upon watching the street show downtown, we would eat breakfast at the Lady Luck (since that is who I will be feeling like Lady Luck at that particular time)! Then back up to the strip in the white limo to the Venetian. Dwight would sing me a twangy song, Willie would kiss my hand good day and Kid Rock would pick up the tab for my room at the Venetian. After sleeping and rising later that afternoon! I would slap myself in the face because my husband is going to kick my booty! Viva Las Vegas!   Georgeann Gooding  Seminole, TX

My Las Vegas dream vacation would start with my fiancee and I getting married. We have always talked about getting married in Las Vegas but never got around to it because our daughter was born and had a lot of problems but now that she is doing well, we need a break to get away. So the perfect vacation would be to go to Las Vegas and have fun gambling and going to all the different shows and to finally get married. That would be the perfect vacation for us.  Brandi Johnson  Hazleton, PA

I will always think of Las Vegas as my favorite vacation spot. No other place has the thrill of winning and the atmosphere that is such a good therapy for the mind.  Rita Orwosky  Sulphur Springs, TX

I fly into Vegas. Meet my boyfriend's daughters at the airport. We see all the sites. Go to a casino. Win a jackpot. I take the girls out on the town with the winnings. Have all the fun a little country girl from the south can have. Fly home at end of trip. Have the best memory for a lifetime!  Frances Carter   Fayetteville, NC

My dream Las Vegas vacation would be as follows: We own a restaurant and work all the time. We come to Vegas once a year and I search for months for deals to do the most and pay the least to be able to come out there. We always bring one couple who has never been there before and try to show them all we can. My dream would be an all expenses paid for four including a suite, fine dinners, limo transportation, and all the shows we could get to. Side trips to ghost towns and area spots like Hoover Dam. We would like to be able to show the town in style without worrying about coupons and discounts. We love to show off Vegas to everyone. The grand finally would be to host a huge party for any of our friends that could come out there starring Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.  Brenda Sambel  Northfield Falls, VT

This year is our 30th wedding anniversary. I would love to take my wonderful husband to Las Vegas for 2 weeks and stay at Bellagio Suites. I have watched the Travel Channel and this hotel seems like a "DREAM". We would have a daily spa treatment (massage, pedicure, facial etc.) after a healthy room service breakfast. Afternoons would be spent in the casino, I would play slots, he would play tables. We would like to see a few shows. Dinners would be an "Affair to Remember" and afterwards a "pass by" (Louisiana term for visit) the casino. This would be my gift to my husband for his April 1st birthday and it would not be April Fool! We would also celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary.  Rita Salman  Baton Rouge, LA

My dream vacation would be to WIN Big at the slot machines in Vegas....... Catch a non-stop fight to and from DCA, eat dinner atop the Stratasphere, take an afternoon cruise on Lake Mead, and take in some of the wonderful shows in town... This would be AWESOME!!!!!!!  Gloria Stump  Waynesboro, VA

Fly to Vegas for a dream vacation, Taking in the sights and feeling the sensation.  The glitter & glamour of twinkling lights, A helicopter ride to see all the sights. Fancy dinners with chilled champagne, Then off to a $25 blackjack game. Front row seats to Sigfreid and Roy, or a Wayne Newton concert to enjoy. A deluxe suite at Mandalay Bay, With room service for breakfast each day. A ride in a limo is just my style, "take me shopping for awhile". Back to the casino to try my luck, And then return home with a few extra bucks!   Vickie Jackson   Wilmington, DE

If I win this vacation I would take my husband for a 2nd honeymoon. He really does deserve to go away for a month . My husband has been my backbone he helps me cope with everything around me, he is truly a God sent that's why I feel that we should go on vacation together . were each other's best friend and there's nothing we could do that we cant find humor in. so Viva Las Vegas.  Susan Murdocca  ON CA

Ride in a hummer limo to the airport with my husband and 4 other friends.  Fly first class to Vegas. Be whisked away to a premiere resort where we get to stay in a room usually reserved high rollers an billionaires with a spa and dining room. Chocolates and money awaiting our enjoyment. Dinner at a fancy restaurant in the hotel. Then on to enjoy a Vegas show like Mamma Mia or Chicago. Then back for gambling and dessert room service and bed. Next day - breakfast in bed then on to a complete day of ridiculous pampering at the hotel spa. Lunch at the spa while relaxing then upstairs to prepare for a night of fine dining and a comedy club and more gambling, Next day breakfast in bed - a shopping day and visit to the museums and more gambling then dinner somewhere and then a night of dancing at an 80's club and more gambling then dessert and bed.  Last day - breakfast in bed - trip to the spa for another massage - then more gambling - final lunch - hummer limo to first class plane home. Blythe Persinger  LAdera Ranch, CA

My dream vacation would start as I touched down at McCarren and there I am greeted by a stocked limo to whisk me away to the Bellagio!!  No check-in just an escort to the room with a massage awaiting. Dinner at Picasso's is in store for the evening and the show 0. Then hot casino action until early morn as the chips fall my way!  Karen Platt  Charlottem NC

My dream would be to stay at a penthouse suite at the Bellagio, see the Cirque du Soleil "O", and have $1000.00 in spending cash.  Ran Gosal  Surrey, BC,  CA

My husband and I have been doing Foster care for 3 year now and just haven't had no time to ourselves. This just seem to be the one thing we both need right now . Thank You.  Chrisitne Fisher  Norwalk, OH

My dream vacation would be to have my brother and his girlfriend married in Vegas. Both have never been, and dream of someday going. The four of us would be put up at the Paris hotel (it is love of course). Free show tickets to see, Mystere at the Treasure Island and any headliner that would be in town that week. Dinner followed by dancing at a popular night spot, say Club 54 or similar would prove to be popular with the ladies. To top it all off a helicopter ride over the strip at night. These memories would last a life time and bring happiness into four peoples lives. Thanks for the opportunity and God Bless America. Darren Pulak  Thompson, MB, CA

My idea of dream vacation is to: 1) Arrive with spouse via private jet, 2) Be taken by limousine to a 5-6 star hotel such as the Bellagio, 3) My stay would last no less than 7 nights, 4) My spouse and I would be personally tutored on how to play the table games, 5) My spouse and I would experience all hotel amenities including personal concierge, prime restaurants, spa treatments, top shows, etc., 6) My spouse and I would experience catered tours of the major attractions and sites, 7) Our return home would be the same as our arrival via limousine and private jet and, of course, we would leave winners having thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Jayna Querin  Sacramento, CA

My Dream Vacation to VEGAS! Me and 3 or 4 of my closest girlfriends takeoff coach class (although first wouldn't hurt:) from Tampa or Orlando (air fare provided) and hit the city lights of Vegas! After we arrive, we are picked up in a limo and escorted to a 4 or 5 star hotel (included in Dream Vacation:) where we will hit the casinos and have fun, fun, fun!  Trip would include one or two free shows and dinner, and we would be escorted around the streets of Vegas in a limo! During the days, we would relax by the pool and splurge in the shops around town. Nights would be filled with fun, food, shows and nightlife galore!  We have talked about going to Vegas for the last couple of years. There is no perfect place for me and my girls to take a vacation. So, winning a dream vacation would get us together and make it happen! O.K., even if only one airfare and hotel is included! We could split the rest.  I also just got engaged and I know the girls are thinking Vegas for Bachelorette Party!  S H  FL

My Las Vegas dream vacation would be me and my husband in a Presidential Suit at Caesars or the Mirage. We would see Wayne Newton one night , spend sometime breaking every casino we walked in. With all our millions we would get dressed to the nines and renew our wedding vows. We would watch the sun come up over the mountains above the city skyline while drinking Champagne and Orange juice. Our last day there we would enter a dream house give away, we would win a Two story house filled with furniture on a hill over looking our favorite city Las Vegas.  Kathryn Gonzales  Yuma, AZ

This would be a wonderful way to celebrate our 11th year anniversary. My husband & I headed to Vegas the 1st time in 2000 after being told what it's like by many people, & we've been going back yearly ever since (it has become kind of a tradition). This year however, the finances are not there & we can only surf the web to get the Vegas effect (which isn't anything close to it). I guess this year the tradition is broken. Well when we are able to go, my dream is to get a suite @ the golden nugget, watch the Freemont light show & visit the new Palms.  Sharon Jaros  Superior, WI

My Las Vegas dream vacation would be to take my hard-working mother to Las Vegas to relax and unwind from her two full time jobs. My mother who has raised six children has never taken a vacation. Money was never available to pamper herself. So this is my dream vacation, to take my mother and have her enjoy herself and not have to worry about money.  Thank you!  Karen Murray  Potsdam, NY  

My dream vacation to Las Vegas begins on the moving sidewalks at McCarran. Was that Wayne Newton who just welcomed me to Nirvana? Our bags are already visible on the luggage carousel, How handy! I pick them up as my husband signs for and gets the keys to the mid-size car (nothing flashy, comfort and safety is all that's required) that is ready and waiting for us. We slip a few bucks into the airport slots, a signal to the powers that be, that we have arrived. We arrive at the ideal location (whichever hotel we booked for this stay) and all we need to do is unpack, make sure the maid's tip envelopes are ready, freshen up a bit and head out to the strip.  We are standing in front of the Bellagio fountains. The mist is cooling and the music is soothing. We share a kiss as Frank croons Luck Be a Lady. Hand in hand we stroll through the casinos. We eagerly feed the slot machines and from time to time they reciprocate. We are alone in an oasis in the desert surrounded by a thousand strangers, neon and the smell of money - the world revolves around us. We play, and for five magical days we are kids again, roller coasters, shows, video games, virtual reality rides, slot machines, blackjack - winning a little here and there. We take time to reconnect. No phones, no work, no demands on our time. Las Vegas is for lovers and we are here. Ahhhh.....Vegas. Vegas is; Paris, Egypt, Rome, Venice, New York and anywhere else in the world we want to go. Vegas is; sudden riches, wonderful distractions, romance. Vegas is; Shhhhh.....don't wake me, I'm dreaming....Luck Be a Lady tonight....  Joyce Partipilo  Newberg, OR

I love Las Vegas, I love the grandeur, the glitter and glamour, the sounds of the slot machines, the excitement of entering a casino, watching the people trying to make their dreams come true and enjoying themselves…. Being in Las Vegas is always an exciting experience: the excitement of trying to win a jackpot, dreaming of what to do with the money: pay off college debts, send my parents on a cruise, maybe buy a car….. Dreaming of what could be is part of the Vegas experience. My dream Vegas vacation would include my best friend, a great meal, a nice room with a strip-view…perhaps a small jackpot – the excitement of hearing those coins fall….watching the Bellagio fountains dance on Andrea Bocelli….And soaking in the atmosphere....  Jung-Whan  de Jong Los Angeles, CA

Getting out of the airport and being greeted by your own private limo. Then be driven to the hotel of your choice and being taken to their best suite without standing on any line or checking in. Have a reserved table available for dining at anytime at any of their restaurants. Periodically win a few dollars. Best scenario: At the end of the trip... BREAK EVEN!  Robert Usischon  East Rockaway, NY

My dream Vegas Vacation would begin with a First Class flight, a limo ride to Las Vegas's most expensive and most elaborate hotel, where we would check in to our "High Roller" Suite, be given money to gamble with (so we don't have to use our own), never pay for drinks or food, and be treated like royalty for about week. It would be heaven!    Jennifer Guerrero  Spring, TX

My wife and I would arrive at the airport and to our surprise there would be a limo waiting and a host from one of the Casinos to pick us up. We are told we have one a contest by booking a getaway with a travel agent. We are told that we are going to be VIP guests at ??? and we would be given a Grand Prize check for the amount of $10,000,000. We would then have our family and friends flown in and have a wonderful week enjoying life and the excitement of Las Vegas. We would have a limo available on call to visit all the sites and casinos. We would take lots of pictures and create a lot of memories. We would play at every casino for an unlimited amount of time and sleep when we were ready. Eat at the best restaurants and enjoy VIP service. We would see our favorite entertainers perform and have excellent seats. We would visit Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon. Visit a spa and have a massage.  Herbert Ealey  Cynthiana, KY

The dream Las Vegas vacation would be one of much romance. I am getting married in June 2003 to a wonderful man who more than takes care of my children and me. He has never been to Las Vegas and we would love to experience it before we get married in place of showers and parties. I think staying in a luxury hotel possibly with a large whirlpool tub would be so romantic. We could surround the room with candles and champagne. Then for times outside of our room I would like us to visit any and all possible shows to experience the full over the top feeling Las Vegas is known for. I would love to be able to take in as much of the scenery, sights, and sounds as possible. They say Vegas is the fantasy city and since we feel that we are living a fantasy with each other and my children this would just be the icing on the cake!   Rachel Taylor  Lansing, MI

I would love to fly to Las Vegas first class and have a limo waiting for my husband and me. The first week we would stay at Bellagio in one of their private villas. We would eat a complimentary dinner in one of their restaurants every night. We would be provided with a free spa treatment each day. For our 10 year anniversary (this June), we would renew our vows in the Conservatory. For the next 7 days we would stay at the Venetian in one of their suites. During the two weeks we are there, we would be provided with $5,000 cash to do with whatever we wanted. And of course, we would hit the jackpot on Mega Bucks! The trip would be relaxing, romantic, rejuvenating, and profitable!   Christine Greiner   Spokane, WA

I would be staying at the Bellagio and hit the megabucks jackpot.  Sharon Burth   Blossvale, NY

I would love to bring my sweetheart to Las Vegas. He's in the process of divorcing a woman who never wanted to go anywhere, and he's always wanted to visit. We go to Atlantic City occasionally, but I keep telling him Vegas is like a fantasyland. I've been to Las Vegas and would love to give him this special trip. It would be a dream come true. Thank you.  Janice Genuise  Moonachie, NJ

Ahhh Las Vegas. Just saying those two little words sends my mind daydreaming to the place my wife calls our "Happy Place". I can picture our dream vacation now. We arrive at our favorite Hotel, Treasure Island, with its tropical smell as you enter. After a wonderful dinner at The Range Steakhouse, we hit the slots, our favorite. We decide to play a little $1.00 megabucks progressive. On our last pull it happens  -Megabucks-Megabucks-Megabucks the Jackpot! As the jackpot music starts playing and the casino personnel arrive, I look up in amazement at the jackpot payout board and say wow $307,456.00. a stranger next to me says that's not $ 307,456.00 that's $30,745,600.00. Before I know what's happening my wife and I are being whisked away by security and hotel personnel to a special location. We are greeted by camera crews and somebody takes our picture holding one of those huge promotional gimmick checks with our names on it. We are comped the presidential suite for the remainder of our trip of course. The casino offers to fly our family out to Las Vegas to join us in our celebration. Later that day we make two phone calls to our respective places of employment and inform them that we will be calling in sick for the rest of our life. No longer would we have to limit ourselves to 2 trips per year. We could pick up and go to our "Happy Place" whenever we had the urge.  Ben Potiker  Clifton Park, NY

Las Vegas is our entertainment each year, however, we would love to be part of staying at the Bellagio, Paris, Luxor or a great suite with enough funds to not have to worry about a budget! There's so much to do and see, and we haven't seen it all yet! Would love a night flight over the city.  Joan Sterling  Chehalis, WA

Winning! Anytime there is a vacation, it is automatically a winner. Going to Las Vegas is the grand prize. I would love to see Las Vegas my way: taking advantage of the historical scenic trips to the surrounding wonders of the city of lights. I would love spending a day of pampering at one of the fabulous spas before enjoying a special star studded show with me in mind. I would love to have free rein at the most fantastic hotel and casino with lots of chips, tokens, and drinks. I would love to dine at the Las Vegas best restaurant while being driven by chauffeur and carriage. I would just like to have fun, forgetting the bills, the daily struggle and life itself for a moment. I would love to win in Las Vegas by just being there, one more time. I would love to see Las Vegas (or any other city) only with my husband, Rodney, who is the soul-mate joy of my life. Winning and Rodney is the best idea for Las Vegas (and me!).  Beverly Smith  Rosharon, TX

If I could have one dream vacation it would be to be to get married to my future husband in Vegas. My future husband and I are both hard working people who live on a tight budget. A dream wedding in Vegas seems way beyond our reach. It looks more like a visit to our local justice of the peace. I dream of being able to visit all of the casinos, but most of all the Venetian. Just being able to visit Vegas would be fantastic even if we had to stay in a Super8 motel!! We would love to visit the Nascar track in Vegas and watch a Winston Cup race. If given the chance we would do everything possible to to and see in Vegas. Thank you very much. Sincerely,  Courtney Timmons  Lubbock, TX

"Elvis" and Las Vegas. When put together, I naturally think wedding. This is my Las Vegas dream vacation story. I imagine my fiance and I being whisked away to the glitz and glam of the city. We go to a small wedding chapel perfectly dressed for the occasion. As we stand quietly next to one another, "Elvis" approaches us singing one of his trademark songs. The three of us go through the motions of the traditional Vegas ceremony. A limo with cool glasses of champagne awaits and we are taken to the honeymoon suite of our liking. For the next few days, we are pampered in the city that never sleeps. We see fantastic shows and walk together down the strip. We gamble just a bit because you can't go to Las Vegas and not try your hand at a game or two. When the honeymoon is finally over, we pack our bags and go on a flight that will take us to the rest of our lives together.  Maranda Cowan  Houston, TX

My dream vacation to Las Vegas begins at Hopkins Int Airport in Cleveland. While boarding the place to Las Vegas, butterflies well up in my stomach in anticipation. As soon as we land at the airport, I can hear the bells and clinks of the slot machine. I can't wait to get to my hotel so that I can start in on the fun. At my hotel I just drink in all the magic of the casino. There is no better place to be than to be in Las Vegas. It is truly a magical place for the kid in every adult.  Carmee Wheeler Mentor, OH

The dream vacation for me would be going to Vegas with my husband & supporting our two close friends as they become husband & wife. They have compromised how they want to get married (on an island beach) since they told her family because each member has his or her own idea on how they "need" to get married. It has gotten to the point where our friends can't even discuss it anymore. They just want to go to Vegas for a weekend & get married there. I just want to support our friends (for over 12 years now) as they become husband & wife with friends that support them in their own happiness. That would be the best vacation ever in Las Vegas.  Suzanne Skeens  Naperville, IL

Wow... A dream vacation to Las Vegas. My dream is to take may family for a week! My children have seen the ads for "Excalibur" and that seems to be a place that would provide my wife, me and our 3 kids with plenty of pampering and entertainment. I would love to take my kids to one of the "jousting" shows and to take advantage of all the amenities that the Hotel offered. It would be fun to have the buffets and just "laze around" in the swimming pools. Of course we want to see the sights of the city and also do some slots. We have a stressful life here in Minnesota- as we moved here to care for my Mother-in -law who has Alzheimer's . What a blessing a trip like this would be for our family- absolutely detoxifying!  Loren Pearson  Hibbing, MN

Our dream vacation to Vegas would be to picked up in a limo from the airport, and to stay at beautiful hotel and be treated like king and queen for a day. As we walk into the room flowers everywhere.  Have a makeover for myself and get ready for the evening ahead. Have a romantic dinner just the two of us with candle light. Then after dinner a night on the town. This would be our dream vacation in Las Vegas.   Jennifer Madrid   Northglenn, CO

I guess my dream vacation would be to fly first class on the airplane (which I have never gotten to do) and stay at the penthouse suite at Mandalay Bay, I know Vegas is not really for kids but I would love to take my son to see David Copperfield, he loves magic, and the look of his face, would be prize enough, oh and I have always wanted to just sit down at a poker machine with a tray full of dollars and not even fill guilty about spending them all.   Tammy Masid   Morrill, NE

I would want to stay at the Luxor or Rio or the best hotel there for 5 nights suits of course for free and free dinner 5 nights in a row!  Debbie Tasker  Las Vegas, NV

To fly round trip 1st class from my home town to Las Vegas. Check into a luxury suite at the Flamingo.  I would have $5,000 to play slots with, all my meals will be FREE. I would see Siegfried & Roy at the Mirage. To share this dream vacation, I would ask my best friend, my Daughter to enjoy the splendor of a spectator dream vacation.  Doris Railey  Griffin, GA

Around the world in 80 days? What took him so long? On my dream Vegas vacation, I can travel the world in a week! I’d start in New York, New York and view the fabulous skyline by taking an authentic taxi ride (roller coaster) through the city. Then I’d head to Egypt and the great pyramid of the Luxor, where I’d see the Sphinx and dance all night long at Ra. I’d follow Aladdin to Morroco for some desert shopping and a desert rainstorm and wonderfully exotic spices at the Spice Market Buffet. I’d stop the next day for a Venetian treat, a gondola ride through the canals followed by a relaxing massage at Canyon Ranch, before jetting off to Paris for some tasty French cuisine and a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Next I’d travel through the Sahara and then with the pirates to Treasure Island. I’d end my journey in great old-time Las Vegas, down on Fremont Street where the lights, sights and sounds of the Rat Pack and Elvis live on, and hopefully win a little spending cash.  Sarah Hirsch   West Bloomfield, MI

I am a mother of two beautiful children whom I would do absolutely anything for if I had the resources to do so. However, I am a university student, thus my resources are limited. My thirteen year-old daughter is totally infatuated with Celine Dion and she constantly dreams of going to Las Vegas to see her in person. She would give up all her adolescent birthday gifts just for this one dream to see Celine in concert. My children are my happiness and my only dream is to make sure they are happy. Therefore, my dream vacation at Las Vegas would be to take my daughter on her dream trip to see Celine Dion in concert and hopefully witness her meeting Celine in person. I would love to spend a week or even a day in the glory of my daughter's happiness. My daughter's happiness would be a dream come true for me and most definitely for her. My heart would soar with glee if I were to witness my daughter's smile or even tears as she watched her idol in concert in the city of bright lights-Las Vegas.  Caroline Humchitt   Vancouver, B.C.,  CA

My boyfriend and I just got back from Vegas, and we already want to go back. I think my dream vacation would consist of being picked up by a hotel's private chauffer (on loan to us of course), and being driven to Paris. While checking in to our standard room, there would be some sort of mix-up, and we would be bumped up to the penthouse suite. After relaxing and freshening up, we would go to dinner across the street at the Bellagio before catching the show "O". While walking through the casino to the restaurant, we would of course hit a jackpot on one of the slots. After the show, we would celebrate our winnings by going dancing at either 54 or Rum Jungle in Mandalay Bay. Then next day we would take in the Nascar adventure, a helicopter ride over the Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon, and test our nerves on the roller coaster at the Stratosphere. That night, we would dress in our best to go see a Las Vegas showgirl show, possibly Jubilee!, and finish the night on the blackjack tables at home in Paris where we walk away with some extra change in our pockets. The next morning after breakfast, our chauffer, takes us by Mandalay Bay to see the shark reef on our way to the airport. Once again, we luck out and finish the trip by getting bumped up to first class on the flight home. Now. that trip would be incredible!!!  Katy Haworth   Norman, OK

My husband Houston Schooler and I just got married on December 31, 2002. It was a very small wedding (maybe 12 people were there). In November of 2002 we bought a small house. We have yet to go on a honeymoon together or to go on any trip for that matter. We both love Vegas so much. We are very much in need of a honeymoon therefore Las Vegas would be our Dream Vacation. Thank you for offering this trip. We have gotten such bad weather this winter. We have been stick in 12 inches of snow and ice this week and were are getting a lot more everyday for the next five days. We are very much in need of a vacation where it is warmer.  Angie Kelly-Schooler   Springfield, MO

The most beautiful thing in the world for me and my girlfriend is to spend 3-4 days in the most expensive suite in MIRAGE and see one beautiful show there, gambling blackjack. someone who told me and show me in the same time the entire history of this beautiful city, I wanna see the magnificent bright light LAS VEGAS.  Nitu Razvan   Bucharest  RO

Love Vegas greatest fun city in the World.  Bob Folkmann  Parksville, BC CA

I would love to live in the most beautiful city in the world. I dream of this a lot. Harland Cupp  Ofallon, MO

Las Vegas is the most exciting ,Most beautiful, Most fun place you could ever want to go to.  Harland Cupp   Ofallon, MO

My dream vacation in Las Vegas would be to actually have time alone w/ my husband! A romantic get-away of sorts:) He is in the Coast Guard and for the past 3 years has been gone on patrols for up to 90 days at a time. We really need time to "re-connect" as a couple!! He would have his 2 favorite things in one spot...his favorite vacation destination & me!!   Colleen Moriarty Spotsylvania, VA

I wanted to have a vacation with my friend, yet I could never afford to even go to the a restaurant dinner or such. I know that life doesn't give you anything that you don't earn, but I wanted to try because I believe that there's never an end to hope.  This is the reason why I wanted to have a vacation. Exhausted, as if the energy just taken from my body, I felt like everything just slap me underneath the cover before the winter morning even rise. Molding my thought, but its like I build my day with misconception and doubt. I don't have the breath as the year goes by because of the weight baring unevenly upon my shoulder. Torn between the implication of my parent heart and my own. I am not able to committed to myself or of my parent. The burden battered into my life like fighting a war, a battle that have no ends. I feels like being buried underneath a pile of dust yet it still hold strong upon my embodiment. My heart grow thinner day by day yet I could recollect myself due to the circumstances of my unfortunate shell in life. Anyway, Thank you for taking the time to even gaze upon my uneducated portion of my life.  Tam Bui  Memphis, TN 

On my last 4day vacation to Las Vegas my wife and I were loosing fair amount of money. we usually play 25 cent machines. The last day before going to bed we decided to try dollar machine. First coin and 3 sevens.$500.  Needles to say we grabbed the money and ran.  Zdenek Benes  Abbotsford, BC, CA

How great would it be to fly first class? I may never know. My dream would begin there. When our flight landed it would be wonderful to be greeted by someone who would wisk us away in style to some fabulous hotel. Not having to stop and check in and etc., we would be shown our room which would have a hot tub and candles. There would be wine and other goodies awaiting us. We would be treated to a small shopping outing to pick out a few necessities. A new outfit to go to dinner and dancing later. After a night on the town we would come back to our room and sleep in the next morning and awake to breakfast in our room. Then we would spend the day walking the strip, gambling a bit..stop in see a show. The day would wind down w/ a trip to a spa for a massage and seaweed wrap. Then off to our room for a nap, and light dinner. Then back out to see Las Vegas at night. When completely exhausted we would climb into the hot tub and relax. After that we would fall into bed for a good restful sleep so that we could wake up the next day to find some more never experienced adventures.  Sharon Grandmaison   Fort wayne, IN

First of all, please be indulgent to my language mistakes because as you will see English is not my mother tongue. Thank you.  "The American Dream" – Like many French people I am attracted to the United States and Las Vegas is a part of this dream.  The Las Vegas trip of my dreams would first consist of a small wedding, just the two of us, in a very simple but romantic and intimate chapel.  But before that, I can imagine we could spend a few hours pampering ourselves for this great event.  Massages, body care treatments in a spa and this relaxing moment would end in a hairdressing and beauty salon.  In the evening we could have a candlelight dinner in a famous restaurant with a fine view and a sweet background music.  We could spend our wedding night in a suite with jacuzzi and all the modern conveniences.  The day after we could have our breakfast in our room and make time to enjoy our first day as husband and wife.  For the rest of our stay I can imagine we could explore the city : visit the hotels, the Strip, see Fremont Street, the museums, all the attractions, do some shopping and discover many other points of interest that I do not think about for the moment.  Then we could rent a car and drive to Red Canyon, fly in a small plane over the Grand Canyon and have a tour by helicopter to see Las Vegas by night. Last but not least, we would go to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.  A trip to Las Vegas would be an unforgettable experience and probably the best vacation imaginable.  Catherine Pacaud  Noisy-le-Sec  FR

"Take your pick...Disney Land or Las Vegas?"  The plane trip was smooth and non-stops all the way! The hotel was beautiful just like in my dreams. The food was awesome! The shows were spectacular...better LIVE than retold! The nights were endless filled with excitement from dinner and shows to the constant harmonious sounds of slot machines going off! Everywhere you look, people are having a great time and you can see it in their eyes and smiles! In Las Vegas everyone's a WINNER because whether you got lucky hitting the jackpot or just there for sights and sounds...YOU were there to experience it all! And someday you'll look back and say "Viva Las Vegas, that's what it's all about!"  So, as I sit at the airport awaiting our flight to Vegas for the very first time, this story was told to my family. "Wow, I can't believe we are actually going to Vegas! This is definitely going to be the best 1st family vacation ever!  Now, take your pick...Disney Land or Las Vegas?" The kids shout out "Viva Las Vegas"!!!   Cathy Griffin   Houston, TX

The dream vacation in Las Vegas would be to live the life of a High Roller for a day. Experience everything they would right from the very start. From flying in on their private jet, being swept away in a limo. From gambling in the casinos' high roller private area to having all the best seats in the house at all the spectacular Vegas shows. Once the excitement of gambling is done for the day retiring for the evening in the High Rollers luxury suite complete with a pampering massage.  Debbie Barbour  South Park, PA

First and foremost, first class air flight with champagne toasts are in order here. I would take my best friend and we would whisk away and stay in the Penthouse suite. I would then be rolling along to all the casinos in my wheelchair and being toasted everywhere I go!! I would fly around the city to see the sights and I would definitely see Carrot Top....maybe even get to meet him. He's so cute!!! We would party day and night and then head home in the same style we arrived....a little more tired but a lot happier!   Donna Benfatti  Scranton, PA

300 words or less.... WoW!  Vegas needs many more words to describe it, and what would be the best Las Vegas Vacation imaginable. Here goes...2 First Class airline tickets, rock-star limo to the Bellagio, Penthouse Suite with the chocolates on the pillows, breakfast in bed, pool time, couple hours in the spa, dinner at a 5 star restaurant, see Danny Gans Show, hit the tables and win, a little dancing and a nightcap, watch the Bellagio fountains from bed as we fall asleep, wake up and start all over again! Now that's living Beth Baszuk Parma, Ohio

Las Vegas is the ultimate dream paradise. A place where an imagination can run wild, no matter your age. A place filled with excitement, yet sprinkled with a touch of mystery. My ultimate dream vacation would consist of my husband and I, along with two other couples. We would stay for only a week because I would probably start missing my dogs. We would stay at the MGM Grand for two nights, then Mandalay Bay for two nights, and end at The Venetian. A different show every night with dinner and drinks would tame my wild side. An unlimited cash flow would make me feel like a star, however; winning big would make me faint. The opportunity to renew our vows would add that reoccurring spark every marriage needs. The cherry that would top the sundae would be running into someone famous and hanging out with them for awhile. Then we would head home with tons of memories in our pocket and hopes to be able to do it again.  Jennifer Garcia  Belvidere, IL

My dream Las Vegas would be taken this year as it is our 25th anniversary...We would fly free to Vegas and stay at a luxury hotel for free after being picked up by a limo from the airport. We would be guests at some wonderful shows in honor of our anniversary and be given a grand tour of some of the sites. We would then be given a convertible to drive in the sun to the Grand Canyon for the day and return to gamble in one of the best resorts.....It would truly be a vacation and anniversary to remember and a grand tribute to our long lasting love and friendship with each other :) Thank you for considering my entry. Joyce Barron  Sumner. WA

My dream vacation would be to stay in a penthouse suite something like the one that is seen in "Rainman". I would love to have a massage in my room including some lovely wine with a lobster dinner via room service and a hot tub to soak in after a wonderful day of winning!  A helicopter ride over Vegas and perhaps an awesome show like "O" or the Pearl Jam show that is coming up on June 6th.  Alisa Heeber  Hallandale Beach, FL

My dream vacation would be going to Vegas and staying at the Hard Rock Casino.  Jamie Fuller  Greenville, TX

On June 1, 2003, I announce to my husband that we have won a free Las Vegas vacation and we will celebrate his 50th. birthday there! Our family of four packs our bags and fly out west to Las Vegas where we are greeted by the contest executives and driven away in a white full service limousine. We arrive at our Hotel with a bottle of Asti Spumate and non-alcoholic grape wine chilling (our sons would really enjoy the celebration, too!). A box of imported chocolates sitting on the table and the jacuzzi just screaming "try me out"! After a chance to settle in and absorb the "spirits", we set out to dine at the most elaborate restaurant, compliments of Insider. We proceed to a night filled with an Elvis Presley impersonator (which our boys would love to see!!) show and entertainment. Returning to our room to "try out" the jacuzzi that was screaming at us earlier! Get the boys settled in for the night and venture out for some really serious slotting and roulette!. Rise the next morning to have a wonderfully prepared breakfast of bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, toast and orange juice. Set out to explore the rest of Las Vegas with the kids. Checking into the most affordable hotel for the rest of the weekend. At which point the reality sets in and we at least have a one night of glorious memory of "how it would be like"!!  Mary Able   Bloomington, IL

A dream vacation? What is that? My dream vacation would be a fancy hotel, formal dinners, limo's, winning a big jackpot right away so I can play some slots and marrying my best friend again. Elton John & Billy Joel backstage, a dinner cruise on lake mead, first class airline tickets and all the lobster I could eat. My dream vacation would be a Vegas vacation with all the toppings!  Kelly Sawyer  Blaine, MN

My dream vacation would be to fly into Las Vegas at night, when all the city is lit. After arriving at the Airport, I would like to be picked up by a stretch limo and delivered to my hotel. Luggage to be checked in and delivered to my room with a jacuzzi. The room would also be overlooking the strip. A nice basket of wine, cheese, crackers and fresh fruit waiting for me in the room. Then to have at least several hundred dollars of cash to gamble away and if lucky win money while doing this gambling. Eat a seven course lobster dinner and return to a little more gambling and then to my room to relax in the jacuzzi tub. Take a nap and go out to a sexy night club would be next on my agenda. I would like to shop at the Fashion Mall and buy several pairs of shoes from Norstrom's the next day. I would like to repeat this daily routine for four or five days minimum without the worry of any time elements. One of the days in Vegas, I would like to visit the mountains and see the wonderful view. Would also like to visit Lake Mead and possibly a trip to see Laughlin area. If time allowed, I would even like to investigate the job openings and housing in the area. Would like to visit various buffets daily.  Lynda Meyer  St. Petersburg, FL

The Ultimate Las Vegas Vacation. Who has not always wanted to come to Las Vegas. All the exciting shows and all those bright lights would set anyone dreaming of spending at least two weeks exploring the terrain. With my family in tow, I would head straight for the famous Las Vegas strip! The Venetian, The Bellagio, The MGM Grand, The Aladdin, The Mirage and Treasure Island. Who could choose, I want them all! Therefore I would stay in each of these wonderful places 2 to 3 nights each and explore them all, sampling the fine cuisine as I went along. I would spend some time in the world class spas being pampered beyond imagination. But since this is Las Vegas, I would definitely make time to eat one o those big 99 cent Hot-dogs and 1.50 Strawberry Shortcakes made famous on the Food Channel. I suppose some time would have to be spent seeing the natural wonders outside and so forth and that would be nice as long as you can get me back in time for one of those big all you can eat buffet dinners. I imagine that would really be something. And I would love to see the daylight turn to dark thing at some shopping place I heard about. That sounds so cool! Judy Holbrook  Bristol, VA

My dream vacation would be a luxurious weekend getaway with my husband. We are both teachers, and it would be a dream to spend one weekend away from the stress of grade books and adolescents, in a fun, relaxing environment with gourmet food, dazzling entertainment, and a superior nightlife!  Sarah McMane   Nyack, NY

My dream vacation would include fifty of my closest friends and family to watch my wedding on March 31st 2003 to take place in Las Vegas. It would be wonderful to have them all there and watching as my husband and I renew our vows since we didn't have a church wedding to start our life over ten years ago.   Helen McKinley  Stone Mountain, GA

We were in Vegas numerous times, don't remember ever winning much money, except the last time, when the very last day we won $500. Maybe it wasn't the dream vacation as such but it was very memorable. Zdenek Benes  Abbotsford, BC, CA

Although I have been to Las Vegas several times, I am recovering from serious surgery and it would be wonderful to stay at one of the really good hotels for a change, have lots of free meals, be pampered in a spa and good hair salon, have some gambling money and a chance to really rest and relax. I lived in Las Vegas several years, but I have never had the money or time to really enjoy everything it has to offer, including the fabulous shows. I would like to bring my daughter with me who is just finally graduating from college that she attended while raising her family of our kids and working full time, and could also use a real vacation. Thank you.  Marianne Goodman  Salt Lake City, UT

My husband and I have been happily married for 14 years. When we were married, I was still in nursing school and had finals the next week and my husband had to return to work, therefore, we didn't have a chance or money to go away on a special honeymoon. I would love to surprise my husband with a trip to Las Vegas for my 15th year anniversary. We would stay in the best honeymoon suite. Drink Champagne. Gamble, gamble, gamble as we both love to play Black Jack. We would see "O" as I have heard so many great reviews on it. We would dine in the finest restaurants. But most importantly, we would spend quality time being together as a renewal of our wonderful 15 years together.  Kerri Lamance  Missouri City, TX

Luxury, pampering, all expense paid for, shows, meals spa treatments and drinks. Everything romantic with that special touch, roses in your suite wine and love tub or personal pool/jacuzzi. Someplace to leave all the worries behind even if for one weekend, so that I can carry the memory with me throughout my life and remind me that I am someone special.... Sandra Serrato  Santa Fe Springs, CA

I have never been able to afford a vacation to Vegas, so my dream vacation would be to go there and experience the scenery, and to be able to afford it. Laying back in a casino, drinking drinks, pulling on the slot machine, then being able to go up to a nice room with room service. Not a care in the world for a few days, having others cater to me. It would be a dream come true to go to Vegas!  Catherine Wise  Callaway, MD

My family of 5 would love a vacation together we have been through a lot as a family and with all the things that go on in your life to take a vacation always seems to be the last thing a family can work out with there schedules so I thought I would write and tell you my family is so special to me we have been through a lot and we are still striving together its hard to explain to kids why you cant have things or why we cant go there always something to stop us from sharing this time if we one I think my family would see the life we have in a different light the reason I say this because the lights been dark for us and I would love for them to see there is more out there for us as a family and how much I love them.  Sharon Parcell  Elk Grove Village, IL

I am coming down the escalator in McCarran Airport on what is another two day trip of reigned in dreams. Once again I realize am in Vegas trying to live a little while checking what's in my wallet. I respect my money but I yearn to be the big player who approaches Vegas with play that could cripple a casino's bottom line. In trade for my wonton recklessness I would receive luxury, pleasure and total fulfillment of the human ego. I snap out of my reverie. Ahead of me, drivers await their high rollers. I glance at the names on the cards and to my astonishment one has my last name on it. I balk. Then I say to the driver, "I am Mr. Lehmann.". He does not question my full identity and quickly we depart to the Bellagio. I relax into the big soft leather seat. Across from me, my girlfriend has a scolding look. "I took a gamble and at least for the duration of this short ride it paid off.", I tell her with a tone bravado. But soon fear creeps back into me as we arrive. "Mr. Lehmann welcome to the Bellagio" says a host. "Ah...thankyou" I retort, expecting the worst. "How was your trip from Benicia?", he returned. "What...oh fine.", I say with bemusement that goes unnoticed. "Good. Your penthouse awaits sir," says the host. I can't believe it. All this really, SOMEHOW? is for me. My girlfriend's face becomes aglow under the flower sculpture. Never had she looked more beautiful. At this moment I know that I will have the perfect vacation. Then together we take our first steps to our penthouse and into a seemingly larger world of Las Vegas. Karl Lehmann  Benicia, CA

I would like to take my wife to Las Vegas and let her have a full day in a spa. We have 3 kids and no family in town, so our time away is about nothing. We try to go to Las Vegas once a year. Every year we go, I always want to send her to the spa, but never do. She needs to feel like a queen. A nice dinner and maybe gondola ride. To stay in a nice hotel and just be treated like royalty.  George Hager  Blue Springs, MO

To have a good time.  Kim Cooper  Milton, WV

My wife and I have been to Las Vegas, so this is not for us...rather I would love to take my high school graduating son to see a couple of production shows in Las Vegas. He has been accepted at Northeastern in the performing arts program with a focus on design. I have seen Mystere, and would love for him to see that and also "O". We are planning a trip in late June, and hope that we will be able to get tickets for him to see the shows, also wonder if there is a way to get to see the backstage area. Las Vegas is so diverse...there is nothing in life that can not be seen here. It is a city that has no explanation...and no apologies. We wonder if there is reality here. Scott Seaver   New Gloucester, ME

I dream of going to Las Vegas because I have heard so much about, but never had the opportunity to go. I would love to see all the beautiful hotels, casinos and shows. I heard that Celine Dion is going to be playing in Las Vegas starting this month and I really would love to see her. Every time I see the great hotels on TV, I am so amazed as to the splendor of them. It reminds me of Universal Studios, where they have these enormous backdrops of buildings or full cities, but there fake. I would like to see the reality of the magnificent buildings. I really want to go and try my luck at gambling too. I have been to Atlantic City and it was a lot of fun but I can only imagine that it is nothing like Las Vegas. Well that's pretty much it, I want to visit Las Vegas for the following: Architecture, Gambling and Spectacular Shows.  Steven Morales  Hollywood, FL

My dream Vegas vacation would be for my husband and I to bring our three grown kids and their spouses, along with our 5, soon to be six grandchildren. The dream part is that we would have enough money to show the kids the best of Vegas for children 10 and below, their parents the best of Vegas for young adults, and the time and money to see the highlights for those of us called baby boomers. We would rent a large van and explore the countryside surrounding Vegas. There are so many wonderful sites to see and things to do inside and out of Vegas! We would win enough money to make our upcoming retirement more comfortable, help the kids out and put money away for the grandkids' future. We have been to Vegas many times. We have won and we have lost. But we have always had a great time. My husband and I and our children would renew our vows with the youngest generation to serve as witnesses. The family and I would visit and swim in each of the wonderful pools Vegas has to offer, laze in the tropical gardens that take you away from the congested, traffic filled areas, and visit the white tigers. We would visit the dolphin exhibit, see the volcano, watch the sinking ship and watch the jousters. Where else can you go to see mid evil times, jungle animals, sea creatures. pirates and flaming volcanoes, not to mention talking statues, all in one place! I guess it doesn't take anything special to make a dream come true in Vegas--being in Vegas is in itself---a dream vacation!  Jane Pellow  South Bend, IN

When asked about Las Vegas, everyone knows its the city of lights and it is the city of fun times. The best vacation would be to go and stay at a really nice luxurious hotel, a hotel that only exists in Las Vegas, with bright lights and happy go-lucky people everywhere. The weather would be gorgeous and you would be able to go out and just have a great time. Doing fun things such as shopping, gambling, swimming, tennis, to the ever so popular going out on the town at night. Night time is probably the best time because there are the beautiful lights and water shows. The best trip would be going to Las Vegas and experiencing all of this and more with friends and family.  Rajini Gopalaswamy  Hamilton, NJ

My dream vacation would be to go to Las Vegas and marry the man I have been with for the last 8 years, in a Cinderella type wedding, I want to go to Las Vegas, I have never been out of Washington, Zeta Johnson  Poret Angeles, WA 

My wife has a fear of flying. I love Las Vegas and have always dreamed of taking her there. The lights, the glitter, and the desert air all mix through my veins like no place on earth. To conquer her fear of flying and allow her the chance to experience the gem in the desert like I have is a life long dream that could only be accomplished by winning a trip. To let her feel the glamour and excitement that this city has to offer, to see it's sights, and live the life that only Las Vegas can bring is a dream that I have, not for me, but for her.  Gene Speed  Saint Louis, MO

I would love to get married in Las Vegas. I'm getting married within 6 months to a wonderful lady that I love with all my heart. We would get married and have our honeymoon in Las Vegas.  John Kelley  Reeds Spring, MO