Hotels and Flights

[celinedream]

My visa was approved , and to celebrate I bought my plane ticket, I arrive to LV on the 12th at noon . I'm so happy

 

Do you need a Visa to visit the US from Mexico?

 

Yeah, it's not very nice of our neighbor to do this but the USA requests visas for all Mexican citizens

Same with American citizens going to Canada! I'm still dealing with visa crap until my landed immigrant status comes through! So stupid!

 

NAFTA countries have a lot to learn from the EU

[angelil78]

I am soooo happy that I don't need that Visa crap. I mean I have to give out my passport number and apply for visa when I buy the flight ticket but they never deny anyone except if they have some record of some kind..

 

 

I am not a big fan of Schengen. So easy for criminals to travel I think.. but I have to admit that it's nice to drive between countries in Europe without worrying about passports and stuff

[Bralo20]

I am soooo happy that I don't need that Visa crap. I mean I have to give out my passport number and apply for visa when I buy the flight ticket but they never deny anyone except if they have some record of some kind..

 

 

I am not a big fan of Schengen. So easy for criminals to travel I think.. but I have to admit that it's nice to drive between countries in Europe without worrying about passports and stuff

 

The Visa Waiver Program is just ideal for members of participating countries. You'll only need to have a valid international passport, apply through ESTA and travel...

 

 

Regarding Schengen: It made travel much easier and while you can think that it is easier for criminals I don't think it did change much for them. There are so many roads in Europe and not every road had border patrol nor was it sufficient protected. I remember that we drove outside Belgium back in the old days when the border patrol was still present and it was just a big joke. Even throught the big roads we never ever were forced to stop nor to give our ID cards to check. As long as you looked normal you just could do what you want. If you wanted to smuggle you just needed to take a back road and you were able to cross borders without a fuss.

[angelil78]

Ok you got a point there.

Maybe it's just more different for us in Iceland since we are an island. Now we get lots of criminals here (not that we didn't have our own )

 

When I lived in Denmark, we used to go to Germany a lot and smuggle stuff in, like food, beer and it was kinda easy And that was before schengen.

 

But we once got stopped between Austria and Germany because they thought we were from Israel (Icelandic code is IS)

[ladylindsey]

Prices will go up on hotels after the first of the new year?

[Claudette]

I'm wondering the same thing. Some people say I should wait with airline tickets because there are always specials after Christmas, but I don't know, I'm getting a bit anxious...

[angelil78]

I have bought my flight tickets to Las Vegas

 

I will arrive at 9 pm on March 11th

[Bralo20]

I will arrive at 9 pm on March 11th

 

I arrive the same day but arround 19h30 if everything goes OK... The last time I flew to Vegas my flight ex-IAD was delayed for 4 hours and I arrived past midnight

[Bralo20]

Tip:

 

If one wants to rent a rental car in Las Vegas you should check out the German sites of the best known rental agencies. It appears that the German sites are a bit cheaper then the other sites.

 

For example, I rented this car for Vegas:

 

 

Rental Agency: DOLLAR (through Dollar.de)

Type: Standard SUV

Car: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Date: 11 till 21 March 2011

Price: 413 EUR (+/- 540 USD)

 

The price includes all the insurances, extra drivers and a full tank of gas...

[Der_Griffon]

So, I also got my VISA and now I can focus on planning the big trip! I'm so excited!

I'm coming with my boyfriend and we have a flight to NY on the 11th, then we're flying to LV on the 14th, going to CA (hopefully Palm Springs) on the 18th and back to Germany from LA on the 25th! Yay! I'm so happy!

[Koolan]

I finally booked my plane tickets for March 12. I'll be there in the afternoon. I don't want to risk the prices increasing if I wait any longer...it was stressing me out for the past few weeks.

[celinedream]

has anyone ever used a limo to go from the airport to the hotel? Is it very expensive/worth it? Any companies you recommend?

[apollo28]

im doing it this time.

 

i just wanted to try it out.

 

i booked it one expedia for 68 cdn.

 

its a bit too much money but i just wanted to try it.

[nuts2you]

I finally booked my plane tickets for March 12. I'll be there in the afternoon. I don't want to risk the prices increasing if I wait any longer...it was stressing me out for the past few weeks.

 

I will be arriving at 5pm.on the 12th..CY there,

[ennostiel]

I got my US visa today!! For 10 years!

 

So I'm coming on March 13th, it's 100% sure now!!!

Edited December 20, 2010 at 10:15 AM by ennostiel

[Alex_Incognito]

Jimea, it would be in the $100 range. Probably not worth it when you can take a shuttle for $12.

[Bralo20]

Just booked my hotel through VIP Services at New York New York:

 

Check-in: March 14

Check-out: March 19

 

Price: 35 USD / night for an upgraded room

 

It's not free but cheap enough

[Koolan]

Any good deals for a 4 star hotel, preferably within walking distance for the 12th and 13th?

[celinefanonline]

i booked my hotel through Expedia from 14th to 18th

only 490 for Trump International Hotel!

 

you guys should check expedia out they got special now for march!

[Claudette]

Oh wow thanks for the tip. There are loads of specials and stuff.

[Shesings2me]

So, I also got my VISA and now I can focus on planning the big trip! I'm so excited!

I'm coming with my boyfriend and we have a flight to NY on the 11th, then we're flying to LV on the 14th, going to CA (hopefully Palm Springs) on the 18th and back to Germany from LA on the 25th! Yay! I'm so happy!

 

Sounds great!! Are you guys coming to the Fan Meeting Lunch?

[smw]

I've got my trip all planned out and paid for. And it was EXPENSIVE. But I'm gonna soak it in!

 

I'm staying at the LUXOR. I'm going to the premiere. And I'm gonna take in a couple Cirque shows.

 

It was the flight costs that killed me…but I know I shouldn't complain too much since many of you are coming from other countries!

Edited January 13, 2011 at 10:31 PM by smw

[Koolan]

i booked my hotel through Expedia from 14th to 18th

only 490 for Trump International Hotel!

 

you guys should check expedia out they got special now for march!

That hotel offers the best bang for the buck. We're also staying at the Trump and a few nights at the Bellagio.

 

I think Expedia doesn't allow cancellations, right?

[ladylindsey]

so are you guys calling and talking with these hotels? because I'm checking online rates and it's not what you guys have quoted- not nearly!

[Koolan]

Booked Trump through vegas.com and Bellagio through their own site with a promo code.

[celinedream]

im staying at IP from 12-16 but i need to book a hotel for 16th-18th...how much was Bellagio Vic, if you don't mind me asking?

[Claudette]

Where is the best place to sit in a plane, especially for a veeeeeery long flight. It is still 2 months away and I'm already a nervous wreck about this flying thing. 23 HOURS!!!

[ladylindsey]

window seat! At least, it was for me on our trip to Europe this year- if you know the person sitting next to you. If it's just you then maybe the aisle seat next to the window seat. Matthew has really long legs, so it works out for us- I like sitting by the window but he gets cramped up over there.

 

 

Jeez I would love to stay at Caesars Palace. It's a difference of about $1,000. Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy? I mean I know why, but whyyyyyy?

Edited January 14, 2011 at 08:06 PM by ladylindsey

[Claudette]

We were just talking about that. We are three, so I don't know how that is gonna work. I think we are gonna get two seats next to each other by the window, and another window seat behind or in front. I don't want to sit in the middle where there are three seats next to each other. A window seat just makes things a bit easier, especially if you get air sick and stuff.

 

Is it better to sit at the front, middle or at the back. Somebody told me that it is better to sit at the door.

Edited January 14, 2011 at 08:10 PM by Claudette

[ladylindsey]

We always sit right above the wing. Our travel agents have always said it was safer and better but I'm not sure why hahah.

Google tels me because it's stronger and turbulence isn't so bad bc it's the center of gravity for the plane... I didn't mind it. I sat in the back, in the middle of 5 center seats on my first flight to Europe. Anything is better than that haha.

I've always thought the back was loud and bumpier.

Edited January 14, 2011 at 08:20 PM by ladylindsey