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"Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life."


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Past & Present: Elvis lives!
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  • Elvis can be spotted anywhere in Vegas. He can even perform your wedding ceremony at one of the many chapels.

    Well, this photo was taken at Madame Tussauds but there were several other Elvis sightings during the trip.

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    Weddings: Wedding chapels
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  • Many people come to Vegas to get married. For this reason, there are lots of wedding chapels that cater to everyone's taste. Get married by Elvis, the drive through wedding and the wedding chapel/motel. Also, many of the large hotels, Bellagio included, have their own wedding facilities. I saw four or five couples taking their wedding photos on one Friday afternoon.

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    Memorials / Tributes: A touching tribute to the 9/11 heroes and victims
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  • This plaque was placed in front of the New York New York hotel in honor of those who died tragically on September 11th.

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    Memorials / Tributes: In honor of Siegfried and Roy
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  • This plaque outside the Mirage honors performers Siegfried and Roy for the long standing show. The Siegfried and Roy show was closed permanently after Roy Horn was attacked on stage by one of the white tigers used in the show.

    The animals from the show are now located in Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden at the Mirage, and the white tigers are on display in a separate area in the hotel.

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    Past & Present: Another Elvis sighting
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  • This guy is all over town. I think this version of the King was adapted from his later years though.

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    Vegas Facts: Always keep in mind
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  • As many, many people will tell you, no matter where you go and what you do on your Vegas trip, the unofficial motto here, used so much it has become cliche, is that "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."

    Repeat this as often as necessary, especially after your trip.

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    Tipping / Money Matters: Tipping
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  • The Strip and surrounding areas cater to tourists. Those who work in these parts are extremely friendly and helpful, and they work, by and large for tips.

    Tip the bellman, tip your servers, bartenders, dealers, and tip the person who stands outside and hails the waiting cab. Remember to also tip the people who clean your room, help with show tickets and your cab drivers. Everyone comes to Vegas hoping to have a great time and expecting to spend some money and these folks are the ones who make the experience so worthwhile in many respects. So take care of them.

    Tipping guidelines:
    Taxi drivers and servers: 15-20%
    Bartenders: $1- $2 per drink, unless you've been comped, then give more.
    Bellman: $1-2 per bag
    Housekeeping: $2-3 per day, depending on how many people per room,

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    Comments for goingsolo about Las Vegas
    donta2_99 Thu Apr 2, 2009 01:43 UTC
     Thanks for the tips and information. Helps to learn from those who have been there and done that.
    deebum25 Fri Dec 26, 2008 00:45 UTC
     Great job! The husband and I are not planning on taking our usual Europe trip this year due to the economy and now you've got us Vegas bound! Wonderful tips and very well written. A pleasure to read.
    Lhenne1 Tue Jun 10, 2008 22:03 UTC
     You saw a lot in only 4 days! Thanks for the tips and great pictures :)
    royalempress Sun Jun 1, 2008 19:07 UTC
     Great Tips, Thanks
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