Thank god! we still get the free drinks, but you are going to pay for everything else.

Most regulars know the tricks and there are two basic ones. Using coupons and getting comps.

Getting comps costs money, and it can cost a lot of it. If you have lots of money to throw away and are willing to gamble and play the minimum that the casino requires then go for it. In any case if your are going to gamble get a club or players card from the casino. You won’t get anything like the high rollers get, but you will get free meals, maybe a buffet coupon and maybe even a free room or upgrade.

Otherwise you will probably want to do what I do and that’s to use coupons. Coupons for everything.

You can get a Las Vegas Coupon for almost anything, even a free Las Vegas show.

Need a Las Vegas buffet coupon? They are plentiful.

Need a Las Vegas slot machine coupon? You can get them too. Many are the 2 for 1 play type.

How about a Las Vegas tour or a tour of the Grand Canyon. Yes, You can get them too.

Las Vegas hotels and casinos offer these coupons to introduce you to what they have to offer. It is your decision to stay or leave, unlike general comps where you must stay and play to get anything.

Many Las Vegas Hotels and casinos even have coupon books with free chips you can actually gamble with. In these cases you must play the chips, you just can’t take them to the casino cashier and cash them out. However, you do keep all you win. Other types of coupons will allow you to play 2 for 1. Play a $10.00 chip and your bet becomes $20.00, don’t get much better than that!

For a free Las Vegas coupon or coupon book just type the words in your favorite search engine and you will come up with plenty of choices. Or, if you are willing to pay $10.00 or $15.00 for shipping and processing , you can get a coupon book with over $500.00 of casino play, meals, shows, drinks and lots of other great stuff. You can find plenty of coupons like these in your search engine The simple advantage is, how much is your time worth? Is it worth 15 bucks not to go running from casino to casino to dig up coupon books, or looking through all the various Las Vegas publications that carry coupons?

Also, it seems that when you pay for a coupon book, you get much more value. At the moment I am looking at a Fun Book purchased online for $15.00. Among the various coupons are 2 for 1 slot play, 2 for 1 buffets and show tickets, and lots of discounted activities. There is a coupon for the Sahara that will give you $200.00 value Fun Book, another $200.00 Fun Book from The Orleans casino, a free night at Terribles Hotel Casino, golf discounts etc., much too much to list here. The point! Is it worth $15.00? You decide.

Are these coupon books worth it? They are very worth it. Casinos and hotels will do just about anything to get you in the door in the hopes that you will spend more money. You will get fantastic discounts at reputable hotels and casinos, restaurants and many other businesses.

Can I get a free room also?
Well, almost free. Some coupons will offer a free 2 night 3 day stay at a 2-3 star Las Vegas Hotel. There are several catches. First, there is a about a $10.00 processing fee to cover processing & postage. Second, you have to pay the taxes on your own between $7-12 per night and you must make your reservation 60 days in advance. Another restriction would be some blackout dates near and on Holidays or conventions.

So let’s do the math. Assuming you can make a reservation 60 days in advance and be a little flexible with your dates, you will pay the $15.00 processing fee, 2 nights of taxes capped at $12.00 per night for a grand total of $39.00 for your complete 2-3 star hotel stay. Is that a bargain or what? Of course you don’t get to choose the hotel, you get what’s available for your time frame. Look at it as an adventure, I guarantee you that you are going to pay $100.00 per night plus at any decent hotel in Vegas, and I never have had to stay at a bad or low end hotel. To me, that?s a bargain!

Mark A. Greenberg is a 40 year part time resident of Las Vegas and owner of the website http://www.yourfreelasvegascoupon.com.

Before You Leave – Book As Much As You Can Online

Las Vegas is an extremely busy place. The last thing you want is to plan your dream vacation only to find out everything is sold-out when you get there. Las Vegas Hotels, Las Vegas Shows and Las Vegas Tours are the reason people go to Las Vegas.

TIP: Book ahead and you will be guaranteed to enjoy your stay.

Choosing Your Las Vegas Hotel

The main Las Vegas strip is approx. 5 miles from end to end and the most economical way of getting around is to walk. You can take the new monorail or a taxi but these can add up and take away from your fun money. Also, if you are there to sight-see the vast hotel properties you will miss out by taking alternate transportation.

TIP: Book a hotel in the middle of the Las Vegas strip. These hotels vary from very economical (Imperial Palace) to very posh (Caesar?s Palace).

Flying Into Las Vegas McCarran Airport

You finally made it. Your hotel is booked, your shows are booked and your tours are booked. Now you just want to get to your hotel and relax for a bit. Simple, right? Wrong. Depending on when you get in you will be faced with a wait for a taxi cab and if it is during the day in the summer the heat will almost kill you and if it is late at night the cold will also get to you.

TIP: If your travel plans do not include hotel transfers and you are traveling with a partner or a group, send someone outside to stand in line for a taxi cab while the others wait to pick up the luggage. At peak times, waits can be as long as an hour for a taxi cab. Also, do not be afraid to ask the attendant if there are any hotel shuttles you may take, as a lot of times these shuttles leave with many empty seats available.

Getting to Your Hotel by Taxi Cab

TIP: Do not ask your driver to take the strip. It will cost you as you sit in long lines of traffic that seem to move backwards. Taking the #15 will reduce your cab ride substantially as it bypasses the strip and has many exits that will get you to your hotel much faster. Why waste your money?

Checking Into Your Hotel

When checking in to your hotel, don?t be afraid to ask the Front Desk if there are any free upgrades available. Depending on the time of the year some hotels are not always booked to capacity and will gladly give you perks when asked politely. Why stay in a standard room if a deluxe room is available at no extra cost. You will appreciate a Jacuzzi tub after walking the strip all day.

TIP: Unless your room has a view, try to stay in the lower floors where you can access the main floor by taking the stairs. At peak times you can wait 5 – 10 minutes every time you want to catch an elevator. It can wear on your patience after awhile.

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About the Author:

The author, Dave Kitt, is a frequent traveler to Las Vegas and from experience has compiled these tips to make your trip more enjoyable.

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http://www.lasvegas-hotels.ca
http://www.lasvegas-shows.ca
http://www.lasvegas-tours.ca

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