At Home in Vegas

A July 2005 trip to Las Vegas by misskimry

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A tour of Vegas' finest

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At Home in VegasBest of IgoUgo

Overview

Vegas has an enormous amount of things to see, do, and buy. Don't try doing it all in one shot! Plan on making more than one trip and save yourself and those with you the headache and stress.

Quick Tips:

Make separate vacations to Vegas if you have children. No, don't send them by themselves; make one trip for Mom and Dad (or significant others) and then one when the kids will tag along. There is much to do for kids but it's all during the day, and unless you have a personal nanny or you just don't like staying up all night, I suggest a separate vacation for the addition of children.

Best Way To Get Around:

Hotel's private car or luxury town car rental. Make sure to get the driver's business card! Taxis can be quite the rip off and if you leave something in the car - FORGET IT - you will never get it back. You can take a car to the main areas and walk around from there. Then just call back your trusty personal driver. Usually the cost is around unless you take the hotel's private car and then it is free but on a first come first serve basis.

Four Seasons Las VegasBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Four Seasons at Mandalay Bay"

Top of the line in every way. No needs are unmet, and the service is immpecable. I stayed in the 180-degree Strip-view suite, and it was amazing, to say the least! If you can, you MUST stay here; it is well worth it. The hotel is in Mandalay Bay, and you have access to everything at Mandalay, but only Four Seasons' guests have access to the Four Seasons' hotel and services.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by misskimry on January 13, 2026

Four Seasons Las Vegas
3960 LAS VEGAS BLVD SOUTH Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
702-632-5000

Grand Canal ShoppesBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The Venetian Grand Canal Shops"

You are going to love it! It is a shopping dream experience. Everything you could want with the elegance of Italy all around you. No matter day or night, rain or shine, inside you are going to shop on the most beautiful day of the year along a canal that you can take authentic Italian gondola rides! Ladies - you gotta go!
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by misskimry on January 13, 2026

Grand Canal Shoppes
3355 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(877) 883-6423

Forum ShopsBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The Forum Shops at Caesars"

Shoppings at it's finest! Make sure you wear your walking shoes 'cuz you're gonna need them! This place is HUGE! You should plan on making **several** trips - too much to buy and then carry in one trip - on my word. Plus, you will definitely want to eat at several of the tip-top restaurants. This is THE Woman's Theme Park - is there is sucha thing! Lot's for men as well ; ) You've never seen so many watches! And Niketown - forget it, you're there an hour at least! Kids - FAO Schwarz - need I say more?

Boyfriends, husbands, dads, you can drop her off 1st day and pick her up the last and I bet she wouldn't even notice you were gone!
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by misskimry on January 13, 2026

Forum Shops
3570 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 893-4800

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misskimry
Richmond, Virginia

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