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To not want to go to Las Vegas?

129 replies

gBean · 07/04/2016 20:12

H and I are hoping to get away next year, just the two of us. I'm not massively well travelled, he is.

He really wants to go to Vegas and I just don't see the appeal. I don't like casinos. I like beaches and sightseeing and shopping. Would love to visit Venice, Portugal, Copenhagen but nothing about Vegas exites me.

AIBU or a bit daft?

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RJnomore1 · 07/04/2016 22:53

Googled Blackpool mumsnet and it was top of the list

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/1810027-To-think-Blackpool-is-a-bit-shit

WeMustSurelyBeLearning · 07/04/2016 22:55

There are a lot of homeless people on the streets around downtown Las Vegas, and some not so nice neighborhoods. Maybe that's what your friend saw RJ?

Honestly, I don't think the problem is any worse than other cities. Last time I visited dublin I was shocked by the homeless people on grafton street.

WeMustSurelyBeLearning · 07/04/2016 22:58

lorelei Carrot Top is a stand up comedian and vegas staple. He has a residency at the Luxor I think.

CalicoBlue · 07/04/2016 23:03

Dh loves Vegas. We went for 5 days last summer, it is not my idea of a holiday, no sea. But we had a great time. We stayed at the Bellagio, it was stunning. The pools were lovely and they brought us drinks and food, I could have stayed there all day. We went to three shows and had lovely meals. We also got married.

We don't gamble and I drank less than I do at home.

We were there is August, and it was too hot. Over 45 degrees, too hot to walk about during the day. So I would suggest going at a cooler time of year. The strip is an eight lane highway, it can take ages to cross and the traffic fumes in the heat can be horrid. I am keen to go back when it is cooler and having a good walk round.

I found the poverty no worse than Central London.

HormonalHeap · 07/04/2016 23:03

Went last summer as met up with relatives, no culture just spieling, shopping or shows. After travelling around west coast though was nice to spend a week doing nothing at the Wynn but wouldn't dream of going back.

Madeyemoodysmum · 07/04/2016 23:05

Agree the canyon is stunning 3 nights in actual Vegas is enough though

HormonalHeap · 07/04/2016 23:06

Ps wasn't expensive as dollar was good and our suite came with personal shopper which impressed dd no end...only in Vegas!

MeMySonAndl · 08/04/2016 00:16

It is not that Americans have something about passports, Distances are huge and it is very expensive to travel (time wise in a low budget, money wise if flying), and their annual leave allowance is nothing compared to European countries'.

Alasalas2 · 08/04/2016 00:32

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MrsLupo · 08/04/2016 01:51

Vegas is fun, and well connected with lots of other amazing places in southwestern US. But if you're shelling out for a holiday it ought to be somewhere you both want to go, and if you're the less well travelled of the two of you I'd say you ought to get the last word.

Wizzles · 08/04/2016 01:52

We're all clearly divided on whether or not we think Vegas is fun or not, based on our own personal preferences.

To me, the point here is that OP's DH wants to go somewhere & she doesn't. If you've already looked into everything Vegas-y (including all the helpful suggestions of other things to do in the area), and still don't want to go, then you need to put your foot down with DH & find somewhere you both want to go.

Just because he is well travelled & you're not doesn't mean he gets more say in where you go. It's a lot of money if you're not going to enjoy it!

Atenco · 08/04/2016 02:06

I think Las Vegas is absolutely the last place on earth I would want to visit. Though Dubai would come a close second. I imagine it all as pure artificiality.

dadwithadaughter · 08/04/2016 03:18

I have been to Vegas several times with the family. We use it as a gateway to California. Dont go at the weekend (dramatically cheaper rooms) and under no circumstances stay for more than three nights, preferably two. The Mandalay bay is very family friendly with an amazing pool beach with a crashing wave. Also there is shark reef there, an amazing acquarium.

The time difference from the UK is - 8hrs, so its a real bonus to have a 24 hour city to help you time shift. There is an endless selection of things to do for kids and adults without spending a minute in a casino. Shopping is great at many of the resorts and there is a vast outlet mall a short distance away.

Its nasty at the hight if the summer. Way too hot

If you are not on a budget, stay at Aria, the Cosmopolitan, Mandarin Oriental or the Wynne. The best show is La Reve, the best restaurant is Bazzar, the best shooting gallery is The Gun Store, the best pool is at Aria, the best indoor mall is at Venetian, the best cheezy kid thing is Tournament at Camelot. Yhe best out door experience is the fountains at Bellagio.

When you are done their, drive across the Mojave desert to LA and down to Laguna Beach. Turn back up Pacific Coast Highway, past LA and up to Santa Barabara, then up to San Francisco. turn inland to Yosemite, go through the park spending a night at the Awanee and then across the Tioga pass crossing the Sieras. down past Mono Lake to Death Valley, and in one day be back in Vagas. the perfect Californian adventure. I have done variations on this a few times. Kids love it.

Best of luck.

Stanky · 08/04/2016 05:07

We went for 4 nights a few years ago. That was enough. It's not a relaxing place, and your senses are constantly bombarded with loud noises and flashing lights. We enjoyed the Beatles cirque show, which was the reason we went. I wouldn't want to go again.

Milzilla · 08/04/2016 06:42

What about NYC instead? It's amazing!

Piemernator · 08/04/2016 08:27

Not my idea of a hol but will probably try it at some point. How about he has a week in Vegas with a mate that wants to go and you have a week away somewhere you would love with a friend. Bit contentious but DH and I have had some hols apart as I didnt fancy canoeing down the Amazon and having a Bear Grylls style holiday. He seems to be more content with not doing dangerous shit these days thank fuck. Even agreed to a canal boat break which we both really loved.

missmartha01 · 08/04/2016 08:37

I have been to Vegas, I wouldn't have chosen to go but was invited to a wedding I wanted to attend so went.

I wasn't as bad as I was expecting. I wouldn't go again and I definitely wouldn't take children, but it's one of those places that is sort of larger than life and probably worth a visit.

Monkendrunky · 08/04/2016 08:39

I've been, spent a fortune on it, it was shite. Avoid!

sulalovesbing · 08/04/2016 08:43

In went to Vegas and didn't rate it. As you'd imagine, quite seedy. Leafleters trying to hand my dad and brother cards of either prostitutes or strippers don't know which.

SweetieDrops · 08/04/2016 09:21

Vegas is nothing like Blackpool Grin

If you want a hot Blackpool try Benidorm.

missmartha01 · 08/04/2016 09:24

Oh and I totally agree that Vegas and Blackpool are absolutely NOTHING alike.

chajazam · 08/04/2016 09:36

Personally I love Vegas for a few days but going as a couple would either combine with
New York- breaks the flights up and my favourite city in the world (city person)
San Francisco and Napa- Napa is beautiful and even if you don't like wine it's well worth a visit.
Or stay in one of the beach cities in LA- I did this on a tight budget,we stayed at Redondo Beach but we all really enjoyed it. Biking down the beach during the day was a lot of fun- it's a really cycle friendly place. I'm not a great fan of LA outside of the beach towns and you really do need a car in LA.

kittykarate · 08/04/2016 09:58

I hated all the people forcing prostitute cards onto you on the streets (not actually the people, they are just doing a job) and the general sleaziness. Once you are off the core of the Strip it can be pretty sketchy and dodgy. However, it is a good gateway city into some brilliant parts of the USA such as the Grand Canyon national park and road tripping to southern California.

Would I spend 2 weeks there? Oh hell no! You could have a good laugh for a short visit if you have your expectations set beforehand.

jay55 · 08/04/2016 11:45

I love Vegas and have been 10times or more, it's a great place for solo travellers but it's not for everyone.
Why doesn't your partner want to go to any of the places you suggest? Surely there's middle ground.

Nicky333 · 08/04/2016 12:26

I love Vegas but I can also see how people can hate it. I went in 2005 with a friend and myself and now DH went in 2014 to get married. I wasn't sure if he'd love it or hate it but he loves it as much as I do.

We didn't do a lot of gambling or drinking. Did a lot of the things mentioned further up the thread, helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon, visited Downtown, lots of shopping like the Outlet Mall, Fashion Show Mall (the best one, IMO), plus the ones in hotels like the Venetian (where we stayed) and Caesars.

We watched two shows, Love (the Beatles Cirque one) and the Rock one, can't remember the name. Saw the big cats at the Mirage, went to the shark reef at Mandalay (wouldn't go again and would've been disappointed if we had paid full price - we got BOGOF tickets through myvegas), went up the Eiffel Tower in Paris, ate a meal at Mon Ami Gabi where we could watch the fountains at Bellagio, walked down to the Welcome to Las Vegas sign twice.

We were there for 10 days and we still didn't do anywhere near everything we wanted to do.