Rookie Mistakes to Avoid in Las Vegas - Insider Tips for a Fun Vegas Experience
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- We have visited Las Vegas about 200 times and have made a lot of costly mistakes or have seen people do it. We visit Las Vegas every two weeks, so we constantly see the latest tourist mistakes. In this video you will learn the top 20 rookie mistakes to avoid, so you save money, save time, are safe and most importantly have a fun experience on your next Las Vegas vacation.
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I underestimate how much time I have in each day. Awesome video❤
I've worked on Las Vegas Blvd in multiple aspects of hotel operations for about 10 years now. Please do not do the $20 "trick", and PLEASE with sprinkles on top don't get angry with the Front Desk Agent if an upgrade is not available! Not every Front Desk Agent is going to accept a bribe, and sometimes an upgrade is simply not possible even for guests who are willing to pay for it the correct way. Plus accepting the $20 "trick" can get people fired. These hotel companies take their bottom line extremely seriously and you are inadvertently putting an innocent person just trying to do their job in an awkward spot.
I'm not a LV rookie & I've still made a couple of these mistakes! I once bussed from Fremont Street back to my room on the strip at midnight, but got off the bus to use a bank ATM. Mistake! It was a dark, seedy neighborhood & that was the last bus at that stop! That left me on foot to The Strat where I found an active bus stop. Scary experience!
The only mistake I've made is going too hard my first night! Luckily, I was staying at the Wynn, so I didn't mind chilling out in my room all day, recovering from the hangover! 😆
Yeah! If you are going to be recovering in your room, it doesn’t get better than the Wynn!!
Recover nah Bloody Mary and get right back at it 💯
You're not the only one
Lightweight
Good tips. REMEMBER to take OUT your players card when moving to another slot. You forgot that! Thanks for the video.
Very true!
Not a rookie but over doing it on the first day is still something I'm prone to making.
Great video! One tip as I get older is that even though it’s hot outside in the summer, the air conditioning in the casinos or restaurants can be very cold. I bring a light cardigan or pretty shawl to put over my shoulders.
Great tip!
1) Most of the hotel rooms on the strip do not include a coffee maker. I purchased my own 1-cup coffee maker which I put in my suitcase and then set up in my room. So I can enjoy my early morning coffee, instead of waiting in line downstairs and paying $6 at Starbucks! 2) The local government has established fixed (not to exceed) cab fares between the airport and strip hotels. Don't allow your cab or Uber Driver to take a longer route. Pay cash to the driver to save on taxes. At least half of the cab drivers in Vegas are foreign born and their English is "terrible." Don't be surprised if they are very difficult to talk to.
Yes, they really want you to spend $$ on coffee. A few places have single serve machines with no pods or water 🤷♀️. Good tip on taxis. We drive to Vegas but have been using Uber when we don’t drive and it’s a set price, making it so much easier! And we have met the most interesting & fun drivers too!!!
All solid rookie mistakes…
I think the biggest one is going with a large group without a plan… you will waste so much time with trying to figure out what to do.
Do your research before your trip, and come up with a general itinerary.
20$ trick is such a basic move 😂
Having credit card status is the best way to get a real upgrade and not just a room with a view.
The large group without making plans ahead of time is a big mistake! Thanks for sharing
Yes! Great points, Melissa! 😊 New sneakers = Blister city! Pack bandaids and corn pads. Sandals? Pop back into your room to wash your feet. Don't put all your cash in one place or compartment just in case. Just keep walking if anyone tries to corner you into a conversation.
With all your suggestions I could have made it “Top 30” 😊
My experience with the $20 trick:
1) half the time it works, the other half it doesn't. 😅
2) if you book thru a third party company (not the hotel directly) the front desk may not be able to upgrade.
Again. Just my experiences
Thank you for sharing your experience! We can all learn from each other 👍
Here's one stay hydrated. Buy a gallon of water off site and refill it at the pool or gym during your stay
That’s a good one! 👍👍
My husband and I went to Vegas for our honeymoon. We walked 8 miles in one day. We decided to walk from TI to Excalibur and back. We originally wanted to just walk to Excalibur to build up our appetite for the buffet since we got the 2 for 1 deal. Then we decided to just walk back after and explore all the casinos and shops on the way back.
Back in 2019, first trip to Vegas. I was so hammered the first night in Vegas. Went to bed at 9pm and had a major hungover the next day. Wasted two of the four days in Vegas. Not getting hammered on the first night ever , when in Vegas
Been there myself 😂
I was lucky; I once was drunk years ago but the effect wore off fast on the same day for me
Perfectly pronounced “Modelo”! 5:37 This means you’re legit person for giving advice on rookie mistakes 😉
Funny 😂 thank you!
That’s our Prima !!!!!
I’m still trying to figure out how to avoid mistakes while “planning & booking” on my first Vegas trip. ✈️
😂😂😂
100% agree don't overbook yourself! You'll never do Vegas in a day or even a week. SO....just resolve in your mind that you will make return trips & explore something different every time.
See! I KNEW you guys were secretly staying at The Aztec. 😂 Melissa's brave for standing over there at night while Enrique was getting a couple turkey specials. 🥪🥪
Great tips ! If you’re driving in from California there is a Vons grocery store close by to buy your Modelo or Heineken beers🍺 for your room.
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Funny how we are experts in the price of Modello. Another good piece of advice is to plan and make dinner and show reservations ahead of your trip if you really want to go somewhere. A lot of times you cant get a good seat or dinner reservations while you are there. Great video. Also if you drive to Vegas make sure your vehicle is in good working order and subscribe to AAA like a couple of our good friends lol.
I didn’t have to research the Modelo prices 😂 all from memory 👍 AAA was a lifesaver 😅. The dealer diagnosed two major problems and both are covered under warranty 👍👍
Great work Mellisa, i always told you your good at what you do, great tips, some of the stuff you mentioned here i didnt even know, so it was worth watching, thank you
Glad it was helpful! And thank you for the positive feedback!👍👍
@@UpUpOurWay It sure was helpful, if i didnt watch this video and came to vegas, chances are, I would of been scammed already lol, you guys are legends, keep up the amazing work
Great video for the newbies.
Thanks, Melissa and Enrique 👍
Thank you Lloyd
Thank you for the helpful info
Glad it was helpful!
Great tips, thanks for sharing! 👍 🙂
Thanks
Melissa, solid video!! I tell all of my family & friends that are Rookies to Vegas this same list of things. Thx for the great content 😊 just subbed
Thank you for subbing! Good job letting your family & friends know how to avoid rookie mistakes 👍👍
Good info guys! Thanks!
Hope you’re well GMA Joanne!
@@UpUpOurWay I’m doing good, just slow! But I keep moving and grooving! 🤣🤣
Thanks Melissa and Enrique! 😊❤
Hi there!! Hope you’re doing well ❤
Thank you for the tips, great video. So helpful, and informative. 😊
We’re glad you enjoyed it
@@UpUpOurWay I always do. 😊
Great video with excellent tips!! Well done. Cheers!
Thank you PJ! 😃
The windows of the hotels, cover two floors
. Making it look smaller
There's also no thirteen floor in any hotel
Thanks Mel 😋👍
Excellent info.. Thank You!!!🍺🍺🇨🇦🇨🇦
Hey also Your camera and audio handles the win Perfectly!
Hello Melissa and Enrique. This is a very good information video Living there in the 70's in my teenage years. Sure got street smart fast. But happy I learned. Its helped me all my life. Thanks for all you guys do. Have a wonderful WinsDay. ❤🥰❤
We’re glad you enjoyed the video and that you got the street smart fast!!👍👍
@@UpUpOurWay Thank u❤
Thanks Melissa & Enrique. I’ve made the mistake about the ATM’s. The Monks are here in Melbourne as well, I was scammed, he wanted $50
Hi Neil ❤ we hope your Thursday is going well!
@@UpUpOurWay thank you 😊. It will get better once I have coffee. I hope that you’re having a wonderful Wednesday
Great video and tips, One of the best ive seen, I have yet to see a video for a solo traveller ?
Thanks for the feedback!
THIS IS A VERY GOOD VIDEO. VERY HELPFUL INFORMATION . SHE DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB . GREAT VIDEO
Thank you 😊
Great tips!
Glad you think so!
From the outside, the windows of the buildings are a lot bigger than regular building windows (& also the way they're divided helps give the illusion of less stories). This makes it seem like the buildings are smaller and closer to you than they really are.
Good point 👍
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WOW!!!! Awesome tips!!!! You covered most of them. If I had to add one more. Be careful if you take a CAB to your hotel. If they ask you if its the first time you've been to Vegas, they will take the long way to get to your hotel. Try using and Uber or Lyft. Much cheaper! and one more tip: Do NOT put your cell phone in your back pocket where it sticks out. If you go to Freak-mont Street and its crowded, people can bump into you and take your phone without you knowing. Anyway, thanks for sharing. Your video is awesome. I have a question for you. When booking your flight and hotel, what source should you use?? Travelocity, Expedia, Orbitz OR should you book directly at the Hotel and airlines website? Thanks :)
Good tips for 1st time visitors and repeat offenders, lol. I've always been hesitant on the $20 upgrade thing because I think their gonna give me an upgrade, but it turns out they don't. Next time I'm in Vegas I'll try it out. Thanks for the video 👍🏽👍🏽
It’s time you try it!
Go to a grocery store, buy some food, drinks, etc and get cash back. The service fee, if any, should be smaller. Buy a book of stamps at a post office and get some cash back. Go buy something at a Target or a Wal-mart and get some cash back. You could end up with at least $100, probably more. It can be refreshing to get away from the gambling, the noise of the casinos, the crowds, etc.
I'm a very seasoned traveler, but have never been to Vegas. Just started planning our family of 4 (2 adults, kids 10&13) Christmas vacation for 2024! Your videos are SO helpful!! Looking fwd to Christmas is VEGAS!!
Fun! We used to take our kids when they were about that age. They’ll have fun, I’m sure. The Christmas decorations are beautiful! Especially be sure to check out the Bellagio conservatory. They go all out!
Great video!!!! C u the end of May. Coming to c Adele
I asked for an upgrade at the Mirage and for $40 more I got the massive suite penthouse that was HUGEEEE
Boom!! Very nice 👍👍
I carry about a grand in cash now first time I went to vegas I just had like 40 in cash and I got hammered on atm fees. I never count my money or leave my phone on a restaurant table pick pockets can swipe a phone in under a second if left on a tabletop. I also drink a Pedialyte as soon As I arrive folks forget that vegas is not sea level and it is dry so those things will make you drunk faster and dehydrated they end up blacking out.
One I made - if booking a limo, be sure to specify a STRETCH. I ended up with a sedan and was disappointed.
Wow! This one is bad! Adding it to the list for next video!!
One time I was at the mirage and a guy next to me was so drunk playing a slot he hit a jackpot, he got paid out but forgot to cash out the $660 he already had in there got up and left.
We’re going next weekend (mother’s day and moms bday) please any recommendations for restaurants, things to NOT miss!! 🙏
Melissa you got a subscriber ❤
Thank you for subscribing!❤
And make sure you have correct change with the show girls
And don’t let the cab drivers take the long (scenic) route 😅
I got burned on that years ago, going from airport to new york new york. He took us on the freeway and I knew something was screwy, never been before on the freeway. Last time (Oct. 2023) I was there it was a set fee! Way overpriced but its vegas 😂!
One good change they have made on the taxi fare from airport to hotels is they have set fares now!
Airport to hotels are set prices now for taxis so no need to worry about the long route anymore.
Canadians, leave your passports in the safe. Use your drivers licence something else for ID. If you need your passport to return to Canada and you lose it, you’ll have to go to LA to get a new passport and it’s not immediate.
This is a big mistake! Thanks for adding it to the comments
This s a must read. I recently rented a scooter in Vegas and left my phone in the attached basket, needless to say, it was stolen. IN JUST A FEW SECONDS.
The second one is real. So much on side streets. I'm a guy and I was a little scared😂
Also first day is relax, gaming, and relaxing.
Oh! I nearly forgot... If you want to learn how to play a table game, go when it's slow earlier in the day. Most dealers will be happy to take time to show you what to do. Don't forget to tip! 😊
Very true!
Dont walk around outside the Strat, sketch area.
HYDRATE!!! I went from the Sphere to the Wynn shops, a 10 minute walk. I nearly passed out. I thought I was okay not bringing my empty water bottle and filling it with ice like I had done before because I thought I was acclimated...HUGE mistake. I crawled to the Fashion Show food court for 2 bottles of water. Instantly I saw beads of sweat on my arm. I suggest putting a bit of Himalayan Salt (for electrolytes) and a pinch or packet of sugar (yep, for carbs/energy) in an empty water bottle and fill it with ice (no water). The ice, and especially hotel ice, will melt real quick.
And I'm definitely a timeshare person...every beautiful woman I see, I always ask "can I share some time with you?".
Good point about hydrating! And totally different type of timeshare 😂😂😂
Rookie Mistake: Not paying close enough attention to the minimum denominations on slot machines. I've seen multiple people who thought they were playing a 25-cent machine only to quickly realize they were actually playing a 25 DOLLAR machine. LOL
Yikes! Big mistake!! Thanks for sharing 👍
This happens way more than people may realize. I used to work as a slot attendant for a casino in Laughlin. I cannot count the number of times I've been called over to a machine and the guest is complaining about how their $100 only lasted a few spins, just to find out they were not playing $0.01 -- but $0.10 denominations. And -- NO -- the casino will not refund you the money back. It's YOU'RE responsibility to figure out what denom you're playing.
Did you get your car fixed?
The car is still at the dealership, the good news is they identified two major problems and both are covered under the warranty! At this point we will probably pick up the car on our next trip next week
hi 😊 good ta hear the issues with your jeep are covered👍🏽 As always, great video! 🤗 tc
We need an Up Up Private jet! 🛩️
Another one 😉?
@@UpUpOurWay we could have races!!
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@@AmberFromVancouver What? The RV isn't good enough for you now? 😉😂❤
What weekend in May will you be there. Would love to meet you two!
May 10-12, the other weekend in may is 24-26, but we might go somewhere else that weekend
Have you ever tried the $20 room upgrade trick and after they take your $20 they say nothing is available? That would be my luck
Im leaving Vegas tomorrow morning 😢 i need to just move the family here. Lol
When you do the $20 trick and they don’t have any upgrades available or whatever. Do they give you the $20 back?
For us 100% of the time we get money back. We have heard a few stories of not getting money back.
Just hand them the $20 as a tip versus the weird hiding it. Then ask for an upgrade, I’ve always received one even if it was just a better view but occasionally have gotten full suite upgrades.
First time I went there and didn't realize how big those blocks were lol and it was scorching hot
Just wondering if you would consider adding timestamps? Thanks!
We might do it after a couple days, sometimes when you have time stamps viewers will not watch more of the video, but we also know it can be helpful for the viewer!
$12 ATM fees should be illegal
Agree!
Wait You Mean It's Free To Like And Subscribe..... I Thought It Would Cost Me Alot Of Money To Watch This Great Content...... Thanks For The Great Info
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@@UpUpOurWay No But If You Know Where I Can Find A Used Cooler Let Me Know🤣
I've tried the $20 and $50 hotel upgrade trick. It didn't work at all.
LV old timers will tell you the "$20 trick" wasn't about a room upgrade! (wink wink)
She's a little lit in some of these")
Do not walk anywhere. Walking through one hotel is quite enough. If you are going to another hotel you take a cab.
As for the time share people, tell them that you are going back to your room to pack to leave.
Hi i thought you were vegas locals! where do you live?
We live in Southern California, Ventura county.
I don't overdo it on the first day, I overdo it on every day.
I guess there’s also the run it till the wheels come off approach 😂😂😂
I’m from NYC. So walking doesn’t bother me.
Also I bank with Charles Schwab. So I get rebated for all ATM fees.
You only wear heals one time.
It’s so true!
You are Gorgeous!
The $20 trick doesn't work anymore, you need more, a lot more.
Haha… Melissa… you better start following your own advice! How many times have you shivered through a live stream cuz you forgot to dress appropriately for the weather and are wondering around the Strip or Fremont with goosebumps and chattering teeth cuz you have no coat or warm sweater! And you ain’t got no excuses cuz you ain’t no newbie no more! lol 😂
LOLOL I try! I’m wearing a puffer jacket, gloves, my pikachu hat. I just HATE cold 😂😂😂
Timeshare is 1/2 day project at least not worth it. The CD scam is pure BS!!! Do not talk to them period.
Biggest mistake you’re going to make is simply going to Vegas thinking you’re going to have a good time, evidently this is a minefield where not only nothing is real.
And my #1 tip - Don't be UNESCORTED! 😂
Oh my goodness!! How did we forget about this one!!!😂
People still have CD players? 😂
You are so beautiful
I don’t understand how people don’t understand to check the weather .. Vegas is on earth that is subject to Mother Nature .. obviously summer is hotter and winter is not so much
So true! I seek out reviews that are posted during the time of year when I will be travelling to Las Vegas to get an idea of what to pack. In some UA-cam videos, I can catch a glimpse of the outside temperature displayed on the hotel room’s iPad. I’ve seen temperatures of up to 109 degrees F displayed in the summer months.
Just don't go to Vegas it su ks
It may not be for everyone, but 40 million visitors each year means it must be okay 😉
Stop with the 20.00 dollar trick..
Great tips for the rookies. Naked City sounds like fun but it’s not. Is it weird that I also pile up furniture in front of the hotel door at night 😁🤣.
😂😂😂 a chair or table up against the door handle should have been a tip on the video! Adding it to the list for next time