Here’s a great tip. Always use the elevators, never stairs. My girl and I recently went to Vegas for our anniversary. We made reservations at the Eiffel Tower restaurant. Amazing food, beautiful window seating, and fountain views. Everything was perfect and exactly as described in one of your previous videos. However, when it was time for us to leave, the elevator had a wait line. I figured, why not take the stairs? Didn’t have an “employee only” sign or “emergency exit” anywhere. The sign just said stairs. So I decided, hey why not? Worst idea ever. My experience went from beauty to horror within seconds. Stair way was completely covered in filth, garbage, and human excrement. We tried to turn back but the door shut and locked behind us. As we continued down what seemed like a never ending flight of stairs, the waste got worse. By the time we reached the bottom there was giant holes in the drywall. Clearly someone had broken through and was living within these walls. I’ve never felt so vulnerable. The biggest sense of relief came when we finally reached an actual exit. My girl just turned to me and said, “No more stairs please.” Needless to say, we waited for an elevator every time after that. As entertaining and glamorous that Vegas can be, there’s definitely a dark and filthy side to it. Stay safe and be careful out there.
That’s horrible and concerning that the condition of the stairwell and walls show someone unknown and unwell living there and hotel staff or security never discovered it. What a story and good tip. Glad you didn’t meet the person living there.
I've lived in Vegas for 27 years. I really wasnt expecting such GREAT information in this video! Im really impressed with the responsible perspective you took in every single point mentioned. You are spot on about everything. These are really good tips NOT TO DO in Vegas!
If I were you, I’d start taking the sheets off the bed and looking to see if there are any dark smudges in the mattress, or any furniture for that matter. Bed bugs are everywhere now especially In populated areas. I think they have becoming more of a problem the past few years. Having bed bugs is a complete and utter nightmare I wouldn’t wish on anyone
@@johndough5192 A truly excellent idea ! You are so right ; dealing with bed bugs is a true nightmare ! And yes, those small splotches on sheets, etc are a dead givewaway !
My #1 tip is DO NOT LEAVE MONEY IN YOUR ROOM - ANYWHERE, EVEN THE SAFE. I don't care if it's Bellagio or Circus Circus. If you have a thousand dollars, put it in your coat or pocket. Anyone with access to your room will steal, especially the maids. My first job as a youngster in Vegas was as a casino security guard. At least 5x a month a guest would scream and holler about money being stolen from their LOCKED rooms. In one case, the poor guy had $2000 in a back pocket in his jeans buried deep in his suitcase. Came back and it was gone. He was crying - a grown man - which tells me he wasn't making it up. Only the maid could have done this. When confronted, they say "I have no idea what your are talking about" and the hotel does nothing.
Best tip I'd give you , Any holiday you go on no matter the country buy a wireless hidden camera . This will protect your belongings etc from being stolen as you'll have video evidence. Hidden cameras come in all shapes from pens , books and plugs . Higher priced ones will even email you when there's movement in your room giving you a live feed like a ring doorbell. Then if you catch someone stealing double the value before reporting it . Then the hotel has to refund you 😏👌💯 As you're trusting strangers to clean your room with your ubderwear etc accessible. So a wireless camera is essential in these modern times . I always have 2 webcam ones in my room .
Love this woman! It's just so refreshing to see a woman who is NOT the Vegas woman stereotype and seems so chill, laid back, positive, friendly, cute, and intelligent
*'Las Vegas' is 'L.A. w/slots' now, compared to my era beginning in 1962 at 9-yrs. old* ( *You could 'live like a King' on $10 a day then, rent and all* )
@@kevinshaughnessy6396 *I was 14 then but the year before I was bagging groceries at 'Village' and one day I was bagging, looked at the customers and it was Sean Connery and Jill St. John* *I put 3 or 4 bags in the trunk of what must've been one of the 'Diamonds Are Forever' Mach 1's and Connery gave a $5 tip* *I never even thought to ask for an autograph and what I remember was how good-looking Connery was and very fit* ___________ *In '68 I was working at 'Von Tobels' which was a 'sh!t job' from all the phucking splinters from wood and clocking in-and-out for breaks and lunch* *What bullsh!t!* *Ed and Jake Von Tobel were as cheap as the Sun is hot...third brother I never met* ___________ *My fam lived at 2003 S. 15th. Str. then at a duplex right on the corner and I went to John C. Fremont Jnr. High then for 8th. & 9th.* *Almost none of what I remember well even exists now...even the people are gone*
@@gerrynightingale9045 The Von Tobel family dates back to John C. Fremont, Kit Carson and Jim Bridger. I went to Ruby Thomas Elem. Wm. E. Orr and Valley H. S. Moe Dallitz laundered money through Sunrise Hospital, to build my neighborhood. Buildings /houses designed by Irwin Molasky. I attribute most of the forward success of Las Vegas (local/tourist to Howard Hughes. And the decline to Rosethal/ Spilatro and corporate greed as an end result
@@kevinshaughnessy6396 *I 'miss' the Las Vegas of 1963...when 'Helldorado' was a 'big deal' that nowhere else had* ( *'Moe' Dalitz was nowhere near the 'major player' you think he was* ) ___________ *One of my many regrets in life happened at the 'Rendezvous' that was downtown when me, a guy named John Fowllis' who was a floorman at the 'Lady Luck' where we both worked and a kid whose name drifts in and out in my memory went there one morning (we all worked Grave) and the kid who was 'fresh off the farm' played a 'Keno' ticket for a 'buck straight 8' and HE HIT THEM ALL for $25K!* *We went to the cage...and for whatever reason they didn't have that much in cash and offered like 6 or 7 thousand and me and my phucking mouth told the guy "No, because if you take it and they start a new game your ticket IS INVALID and there's no phucking way to prove you won...read the fine print on the ticket!"* ___________' *Kid says "What do I do then?" and I told him "Call the Gaming Control Board and tell them what's happening" so he did but I had to talk for him because he was a mess* *Two guys were there in maybe 5-mins. and after 10-mins. the place was swarming with agents and maybe a dozen 'Clark County Sheriff's Dept.' and even Ralph Lamb showed-up* *The part-owner Arthur Shencker and some hot-shot lawyer from LA owned the place, and Arthur called his dad Morris Shencker at the 'Dunes' and got the money to pay the guy and in the meantime all the doors were pad-locked and employees told to leave and that was the end of the 'Rendezvous' and my fat mouth was responsible for it!* ( This was in '76 or maybe early '77) *In short, I was the person responsible for putting at least a hundred people 'out-of-work' and the idea of it puts a bad taste in my head* *How's that for a 'Story?'* *And yeah...I have many more and all of them true* *ps...I went to 'Orr' too for awhile in 7th. before we moved to 15th. Str. and 'Valley' for 10th. before I was 'asked to leave' and then went to 'Sou. Nev. Vo-Tech' when we lived off Flamingo & Boulder Hwy* *I also went to what was then the '5th.Str. School' in '63 and years later it became the 'Clark County Courthouse Annex' whatever the hell that means* *I remember playing 'Marbles' with 'Rocky' Laverty at recess quite a bit but never met his sister 'Jan'...remember her?* *She did very VERY well for herself in the '70's and early '80's, especially when she was on the 'Clark County Commissioners Office"* ( *Very serious $$$$$$$$ were made by them all...makes the 'Mafia' look like 'wannabe amateurs'* )
I was in Vegas this weekend and cash was stolen right out of my purse over $300. My purse is a crossbody so I must have moved it to my back while walking, sitting or standing. I didn’t even feel when my cash was taken right out of my purse. Be careful everyone & ladies make sure your purse is always in front of you at all times. Never out of your sight.
@@TripSoul10 for Pete’s sake! Why would you carry your cash in a purse in a tourist trap location like Vegas? Smart travelers keep their cash/credit cards in a front pants pocket.
for me, I want to wear a fanny pack and have my camera slung on my shoulder.....but that problem is what if I end up shopping and buying stuff.....I wont have enough room in my pack to put it in!!! Thus.....backpack! but then, If someone wants my backpack, they will assault me by pulling my backpack and making me tumble......so I really dont know.
Norma, as someone from Europe just trying to get some information before visiting Las Vegas only for like 2 days within a road trip, i just started to love watching your Videos. You can clearly see that you are a wholesome person with a good heart and the videos just have the right balance between quick to-the-point information and some fun and Entertainment. Definitly dont stop with what youre doing and looking forward to visiting your City :)
Great stuff. A couple of other things not to do. Do not forget to tip your servers, the hotel housekeepers, your card dealers...basically anyone who helps you enjoy your stay. Also, do not blow your budget on the first day. If you are on a losing streak on day 1, stop gambling and walk around and enjoy the sights for the rest of the day. Hopefully your luck will change on the next day.
Why does it matter when people like you set the market with no for thought on its effect to what should be a one world economy not a God damn nasdaq or stock shares that's the rich using small person's money to make there gains then putting it back at end of the day and now you tied up little person's money so they made nothing on there investment so who's wrong now
I did the whole strip walk once. I walked from Mandalay Bay to the Strat AND entered every casino and most other buildings along the way. My step counter read 11.5 miles at the end. I WAS planning to walk downtown after that, but Ubered instead. I was beat. This was a "lets see if I can do it" thing, not a walk made out of ignorance of the distance. I knew what I was getting myself into.
LOL, I did the same thing years ago. I was 21, did a lot of track and thought I can walk the whole strip, no problem. Its not the distance that kills the feet as much as the weaving, stopping, and avoiding the vast wave of people not looking where they are walking.
@@photomanwilliams4147 Very true. I was 49 at the time, never did track, (running is for prey...) and yeah... It hurt. I expect it after a few days in Vegas.
When going to restaurants or bars that directly face the strip (and some Strip hotels) ALWAYS read the fine print at the bottom of the menu. Many of these places now have extra fees they will try to add to your final tab, such as "water fee" ""convenience fee," or mandatory tipping charges regardless of the size of your party. Speaker to a server or manager, and ask that those charges will be taken off BEFORE you order. Scrutinize your final tab, to make sure there aren't any extra or hidden charges. Better yet, avoid places that add shady add-on charges!
@@YoureNotInThisAlone9 You mean asking for a restaurant to not steal from me politely means to overstepp? You should reevaluate your values if you think making a claim or actually setting limits is overstepping.
@@AGATHA270100 why are you coming at me like that 💀 all I asked was a question. Maybe you could’ve just told me instead of having me “reevaluate my values.” Girl acting like we’re getting killed by these fees
@@YoureNotInThisAlone9 yeah, you can imply anyone is a drama queen but that doesn't make you less of an asshole. And of course that won't kill you as well Mr. TryNaBeCool
It seems to be getting more common for the strip facing restaurants/bars to add on hidden/extra fees on everything and it seems to be more targeted to out-of-state travelers.
I'll be going next month for the first time in over 5 years, I basically know everything about Vegas for the most part but I still like your videos a lot. Funny out takes at the end made me laugh, you seem like you're a real nice cool person. Thanks for the info!
Great tips!!! I’m a regular in Vegas and you are absolutely accurate!! Very helpful for someone who is visiting for the first time or even just not regular and unaware! Thanks!!
I grew up in Vegas, lived there for 30 years. We recently moved to the Midwest. This is a great video, great tips. I'm a new subscriber now, love your channel. It is so accurate how alot of people don't realize how far it truly is to walk on the strip or how quickly you can end up in a sketchy part of town. Vegas is definitely it's own breed of town, so much to see and do. Now I'm feeling homesick 😔
@@generfeld its simple :) have lived in michigan all my life,, just like any other area you adjust to the climate changes, just like us going to Vegas when its 115 in aug but not humid, :) we might hit 90+ but the humidity is close to 100% feels like breathing thru a wet mop LOL ,, snow can be a pain but you can build snow men and make snow angels in the yard,, We all adapt ,, in fall the Change of the Foliage is beautiful ,, :) and like in most places it rains in the spring and fall
Perfect start to the video. We went in 2010 and walked everywhere because it looks like the next casino is right there but it's actually like 2 blocks away.
I've been going to Vegas since the early 1970s. It's changed so much. It was so clean back then, easy to walk the strip. Celebrities seen in the restaurants after the shows. I sat near Frank Sinatra in a restaurant a number of times. I was there when the Flamingo Hotel was digging up the 1940s swimming pool and police were everywhere when they discovered the bodies of people buried there before the pool was put in. Now it's just too big and busy.
Great information! We’ve also found that for a weekend trip to Vegas sometimes a Saturday through Monday is nice if you can swing it. The airports and casinos are not as crowded Saturday and Monday as they are Fridays and Sundays, and Monday is often a relatively quiet day between vacationers who leave Sunday and convention attendees arriving on Tuesday
Great tips Norma! Just remember folks to never let your guard down as you should in any other city. And we’re all about service so, please tip accordingly. 🙏
At age 76, I've seen a lot of Vegas. My trips were three or four times a year (oftentimes more) when I was much younger. As of this red hot moment, I have not been in over four years. Sadly, I watched the compilation of demoing the outdated facilities. If my memory has not failed me, I visited each of them in their prime.The truth is, I'm getting closer to sliding into home plate. I figure one more trip with an adult supervisor (one of my sons is 6'4" with the weight to match) to keep me in line. The young lady in this video seems to be a natural for doing these kinds of videos. I thoroughly enjoyed her upbeat personality, while providing a wealth of good information. Norma, keep doing these, while refining the information. You could very easily become the next 'Miss Manners' of Vegas and score a whole slew of followers.Thanks for the effort you put into this. I thoroughly enjoyed it (and the 'outtakes' turned out to be just as good!)
I talked to a traffic policeman. He told me of high percentage of pedestrian-traffic deaths are on the strip. It is the deadliest 2 miles of pavement for pedestrians in the state. The penalties are ridiculously high. If you go to court, don't expect the judge to cut you any slack for being a tourist who jaywalked.
@@paulbrungardt9823 perhaps they mean per capita it's insignificant. It could also be argued that getting hit is deadly, not jaywalking inherently. Ever hear the phrase correlation is not causation?
Norma, you are very good at this! This is definitely your calling! I remember when you first started creating videos! You’re channel grew so fast and is still growing! Congratulations on your success! It’s definitely deserved!
Great video, Norma! Notes: - There is ONE Bank of America ATM on the Strip. It's located inside the M&M store. It's on the 4th floor and is only available during the stores business hours. - Those using passports should keep a clear copy of the main page of your passport in the room safe. If your passport be lost or stolen, the copy should help expedite getting a temp passport from their home country US embassy or consulate. Another option is to take a clear photo of the main passport page and keep it somewhere online that is secure from where you can download it.
One more bank ATM: if you bank with Capital One, there's the Capital One Cafe at Fashion Show (not 24 hours, though.) Also, if you bank with Capital One, any 7-Eleven or Walgreens ATM (plenty of each) will have no fees.
As a local from Vegas, I was curious to see what you were going to say. Your points were SPOT ON! The other day I was poping by the Caeser's Palace and I had to wait quite a while on a GREEN LIGHT to turn because people were illegally crossing the street and just wouldn't stop! The only other thing I would have added to your list is to STAY AWAY from anyone in a mascot costume, like Mickey and friends. Most of the time they charge you but are otherwise safe, however, there have been many cases of people getting followed or *various crimes* happening to them after dark by those same mascot people. So just be cautious of those!
Thank you for warning people about the sketchy are between the strip and Freemont Street! Everybody kept trying to tell my wife and I that it was too far to walk, but we both love a good hike so that didn't stop us and we lived to regret it. If anybody had instead warned us that it wasn't the safest neighborhood to wander into we would have hopped on the bus or into a cab instead.
My nephew and I walked from the Strat to Downtown Vegas. Even stopped in at the notorious dive bar Dino's for a few drinks. We got to downtown without anything happening. Barely even saw anybody. It was not even close to scary. ''Sketchy'' is kind of vague. Miserable motels and cheap strip joints and boarded up businesses. I guess that would be sketchy. You say ''lived to regret it.'' What (if anything) happened? I hope you didn't get mugged!
A cab ride would’ve been the ideal scenario, ur safe around the strip but there’s some sketchy areas around Fremont that u should definitely avoid. Sorry u had a bad experience
@Jeffrey Ellsworth Retired Vegas cop told me to avoid. Take a bus or cab. I've walked it in the day a few times, nothing ever happens. It's seedy. I wouldn't recommend a solo journey to a woman. Not even during the day.
My girlfriend and I did walk at night from the Strat to Frankie’s Tiki room which is on the other side of the highway and a good distance away and didn’t have any problems. Yes it is slightly sketchy but if you stay aware you’re all good. I’m born and raised in NYC and still live here so we’re always on a alert for problems. You should always be alert no matter where you are. That being said, I’ll be back in Vegas in about 3 weeks for some fun and debauchery
Have done the walk many times. Never an issue. It does get darker, but they have been working on putting in new stuff. Plus how else would you know that there is a Hostel. Charges more than some of the hotels sometimes.
So awesome meeting you while you were filming this particular vlog!! You are just as awesome in person/ off camera 😁 Thanks for the selfie and all the great content
Thank you so much for a very informative and accurate presentation about the Dos and Don'ts of Las vegas! You are 100% correct on every account! THIS is THE ABSOLUTE BEST presentation on anything Vegas that I have seen! Please keep doing this! I love you!! I come to Vegas a lot, and just watching you made me feel like I was there!!
I would add don't stop at a retail kiosk when a friendly sales person invites you to try their product. I made the mistake of doing that once. A very sweet sales lady asked me to try the skin product she was selling. She applied the product and was buttering me up with flattery. I thought she might offer a product for 30-50 dollars, but then quoted me $200 plus dollars. When I politely declined she went ballistic on me telling me how I had wasted her time, etc. Even the other sales lady looked at her as if she had gone off the deep end. My encounter was probably out of the norm, but unless you absolutely know you want the product, I'd say always decline and keep walking.
if that kiosk gal was my height....young or about my age...and she locked eyes at me and gave me a real sweet smile........I think id be OUT $200 in my acct or wallet :(((
..actually some good advice here.. also, if you move bottles in your fridge they are electronically monitered.. this happened to us.. we put dinner leftovers in the fridge and moved stuff in the fridge.. when checking out they claimed we used it.. we did not..I told them to go check.. but they finally agreed with us..!!! we had no idea.. big brother is watching..!!!.
YES! Thank you for telling people about not Jaywalking. People are constantly walking against the light without looking to see if cars are coming. Then they get mad at you if you have the audacity to honk at them to let them know you’re coming. The law doesn’t protect jaywalkers if they get hit.
Binged a lot of your videos yesterday in anticipation of a Vegas trip, just wanted to say thanks for all your content! Love your presentation style since it's more guide-like and less vloggy!
Appreciate the tips. Not a Vegas fan much, but my wife and I drive up and check things out every 10 years or so. The last time we were there we got to check off a bucket list item. We got married by Elvis for our 30th anniversary.
Thank you for this video. Me & few friends are visiting Vegas on the 25th of this month and now I'm fully prepared to let them know what not to do. Great vid!
Great advice Norma. I don't know when I'll be back in Vegas but I stumbled on your channel by accident and I really like your channel. So guess what. New subscriber. Congrats.. Keep up the good work!
The so-called strip performers should be either banned completely or required to show a price list. Tourists coming from all over the world would not know that a random person wandering a street dressed in eccentric outfits requires a fee for a picture.
Yep. The only street performers that are remotely worth looking at might be on Fremont Street in the reserved spaces. Otherwise, you're only there as a potential victim.
@@clarrrb3320 This random chick forced her way into my picture and told me 40 dollars for a tip afterwards. I gave her 5 and told her get away from me!
@@canigetit2008 omg i didnt even want a pic! My friend did and i didnt and they were like “just do itnfor the experience “ and after that theyre like o btw its $80 tip per person im like… my friend gave them $25 each inwas so mad
Yeah, my wife and I went on vacation in 2020 and I talked her in to going to Vegas cause I’m a raiders fan and wanted to see the new stadium. We went for a walk by the fountain and Two girls dressed like show girls caught my wife’s eye and she was telling them how cute they looked and all I heard was you want a picture and my wife said yeah, so we took pictures and the girl was like ok that 25$ each and all I had was 20$ bills , so them two got 40$ each and my wife was like why you give so much and I was like you think she’s going to make change ? My next picture was me hiding behind my wife taking a picture of the two sexy cop lady’s with out them knowing. Later we came across a guy dressed like a gladiator, now this guy crossed the line and was talking to my wife nasty didn’t think that was cool.
I'm glad someone like her posted the what not to do in Vegas. Even though I'm not a resident of Las Vegas it's pretty evident and logical even though a lot is going on whether you know it or not or see it or not you will stand out. Like she said be courteous don't wander too far off cuz you can end up in very bad areas but that all depends on your attitude towards the people there. Every visit I had, even in the bad areas, always being cautious but people are people. If you've ever been on the video monitor over the top of you on Fremont Street you will be recognized and that's usually with singstar and rock band! If you want to let loose and have the time of your life, like she says that don't do is better. Always keep in mind if you're arrested on Friday night judges don't usually come in till Monday morning so you can look forward to spending your weekend in a holding cell/jail not a hotel room and the only mini bars you will see is ones that are encasing you LOL so everyone be safe have fun and always be aware of your surroundings! Vegas baby!
Yes, please be nice! I work on the Strip and we get attitude from guests quite a bit. If you give us attitude chances are you're going to get it back. Another thing, do not wait till the last minute to go to an event or attraction. Many places will close up to 30 minutes early to get everything done. The stip is not open 24/7. Most places will be closed by midnight. So please plan your day accordingly. Do not be late for an appointment! This is very important as you can loose your spot. A lot of places will not offer a refund, especially third parties. Some places are more lenient than others but why risk it?🤷♀️ If you are out and about during the summer make sure to drink plenty of WATER. We have people passing out daily due to a combination of heat and alcohol consumption. Even if you don't drink the dry heat will get to you. Do not underestimate our summer months. This lovely lady has given amazing advice that everyone should follow. Please follow her advice. It could make your stay a whole lot better!🥰
This is great advice Norma! I’m in Canada and on our last trip to Vegas my wife and I would buy our drinks and snacks from a store on Tropicana near a restaurant called Coco’s. Everything was affordable able and the staff were awesome
I live in Phoenix and have visited Vegas numerous times over the years. All good points in your video. Here are a few more. Do not bring attention to yourself if you are winning while gambling (keep your winnings and don't get robbed afterwards). Do not disturb your fellow gamblers with your rambunctious actions (no one wants to hear you screaming about how you "almost" won that bet). Do not trash your hotel room (why da fuq you delaying my arrival time while housekeeping is cleaning up your mess). Do not prolong an argument with the pit boss/restaurant manager/front desk... you are not entitled... Vegas is a smooth running machine and will do just fine without you. Simple inquiry, sure... they'll fix it... but, don't drag things out to the point of being obnoxious. Do not skip-out on tipping your rideshare app driver. They are saving you time, and wear and tear on yourself from walking. Okay, I'm an older guy, and this one may be controversial.... do not bring a stroller to the casino floor. I remember "Sin City" how it used to be. High class and high stakes. Booze and $2.99 steak and eggs. Now, since Vegas has gone "family friendly", where families don't gamble or drink, all of the room rates/drink prices/food prices/hotel use fees... have gone through the roof. Bring back sin city where all the money was made off of gambling and everything else was cheap. Bring back Lady Luck! What kind of vacation are you showing your toddler in a stroller at 9pm while you're bombed trying to walk through the casino floor? I digress... and the last don't; Do not skip missing a trip to Vegas. It's everything you want it to be and everything you're afraid it will be. Just go there and have a blast. Peace! Pete in AZ.
Beware of street performers working with pickpocket people. Took a photo once noticed they took extra time, a day later noticed a person right behind me invading my personal space. didn’t have anything on me at the moment.
I wish this video would have come out last year. You would have saved me a lot of pain and suffering on my first visit to Vegas. LOL Very informative and presented very friendly and down to earth. You should think of starting your own event planning business, you could save a lot of people unnecessary headaches ;)
The "Don't wander too far off" rule is on point. I wander off a few times and the area off the path is grimy as hell. Back in 2019, I stayed at Las Vegas Hotel off of Downtown Fremont. It was not too far from the Benny Siegel Suites. Anywhere near the Benny Siegel Suites is a questionable neighborhood.
I'm assuming you are talking about El Cortez. Yes, the walk from El Cortez to the main Fremont Street Experience is one of peril. I'm a big boy, it doesn't bother me much, but an old couple or something? Yes, the odds are good you will be accosted.
Hi Norma! Love your videos! I live in Vegas too! Don't forget to remind them that their is a dress code in a lot of these places like restaurant's, cocktail lounges or clubs. My friends come visit and go out with a baseball cap and tennis shoes and ripped jeans and cant get in because they are not dressed well. mostly the guys. You must dress nice! Just letting you all know!
as my boss and others tell me "you wanna find a gf or meet a gal who may end up being interested in you? wear shoes and socks, jeans or pants with NO rips....wear a polo shirt and shave and comb your hair......."
Plan but don't overplan. Same as there's folks who tell you how to get round Disney and make the most of your time - that's their view, walking at their pace on a perfect day but for some it could almost turn a vacation into a para-military training camp. Vegas has so much to see, and you're likely to encounter unexpected things along the way so with the flow. Unlike Disney, your time there is free - apart from what you choose to spend your $$ on - you're not on the clock from the minute you open the hotel door.
@@noelfoley7359 I like that haha! I just want to make sure we have reservations for the things we really want to do. We’re going for 6 nights and I’m allowing myself to make just 2 dinner reservations and 1 breakfast at Mon Ami Gabi. Also got tickets to the Rod Stewart concert one night. The rest we’ll just walk around go where looks good 🙂
@@scatherinelynch That sounds like the perfect amount of plan, letting the day take you wherever it does. I've heard of Mon Ami Gabi, ooh-la-la! Maybe we will check it out when we go next month. Have a great trip!
This little sweetheart is SO right , please LISTEN to what she said! On more than one trip out (from Ohio ) I have seen people lose all of their money in just a few hours !
Another thing to be aware of is some places will charge you if you store your own drinks or food in the room fridge. I just leave my bottles of water in a drawer or the closet and use ice from the machine rather than risk an outrageous charge just to use the room fridge.
Another don’t, if you want something “good” that’s “legal”. Don’t buy it on the strip, it’s not the real deal. By law you can’t purchase the “good stuff” anywhere near a casino.
@@sunnyjones9615 No, you can't smoke anything inside the hotel room. I recently stayed at the MGM Grand. It's supposedly ilegal to smoke p-t in public spaces too, but anyway there's people smoking around, there wasn't much control about it.
Exactly what you say is true. I will be visiting next Sunday. Maybe I bump in to you. I like your bloopers at the end of the videos hahaha. Have a great day. Robert from the Netherlands
Another fun video Norma. All great info for first time visitors to our city. Since I think most people want to walk all over, I will advise my friends to take long walks to get in shape. It helps. Also, if you are passing a time share intensive area, I found that they are interested in couples as opposed to singles so maybe a quick split up if you are with someone. Just a couple of thoughts. 😀
I spoke with a time share person at the Venetian asking for directions to Carlos bakery and the man sent me in the opposite direction. I saw him snickering when I had to return to point zero. What sucks is that the desk they work at says “information” so u think it’s legit but it’s not
Thank you, was there a few weeks ago and got roped into one of those side of the road "free ticket" people. Only took once to just toss my sunglasses on and just ignore anyone trying to get a photo or give something. Makes it much easier once you know what to expect. Lots of good advise.
and yeah, for fellow brits who like walking everywhere: the distances in Vegas are insane. I walked from the luxor to the stratosphere thing. dear Lord, that was a bad move (in July as well!)
Thank you for the advice on not jumping into the Bellagio Fountains. I happen to be one of the personnel that runs the water shows and it is very disrespectful to everyone else wishing to enjoy the show when the show must be aborted or unable to run because an individual decided to jump into the lake. Not to mention dangers due to the moving equipment in the water. Thank you again, have a great time and be safe.
Bro! I’ve lived in Las Vegas for 25 years and I don’t think I’ve ever seen one full day of rain, when it rains it’s like a blessing and an event! That might be the one thing people don’t have to worry about lol
If you’re going to walk (I always did) be absolutely sure to wear comfortable, broken in shoes (which I haven’t done before; ouch!) As for the ATMs, definitely DO NOT use the ones in the resorts. I would use mine in a CVS or Walgreens; which are about as common as Starbucks are in most other cities. If you do have to use a resort’s ATM, pay very close attention to the service fee. Weather-wise? Yeah, it can be all over the place, it can also both be hotter than you’re expecting and colder than you’re expecting in the same day. Wear layers. A loose long sleeve shirt over a T-shirt at night can ward off nighttime chills and light breezes and you can always tie it around your waist or over your shoulders if it’s too warm to wear. And something Norma didn’t mention: especially in summer, don’t forget your sunblock! Especially if you’re out and about during daylight hours.
I stayed at the Venetian in 2017 and at 3am someone was knocking down our suite door for a good 20 minutes. We literally had to call the security. I definitely felt victim to the street performers on my first trip and got tricked by the weather 😂😂. We just opened the mini bar and was charged even those we didn’t eat/drink anything
Thanks for sharing these great tips. We're relatively new locals and still have a lot to learn about the Strip. But as a local driver, I can't agree more with the one about jaywalking. DON'T do it, there's always news stories here about pedestrians getting killed. 🙁
Here’s a great tip. Always use the elevators, never stairs. My girl and I recently went to Vegas for our anniversary. We made reservations at the Eiffel Tower restaurant. Amazing food, beautiful window seating, and fountain views. Everything was perfect and exactly as described in one of your previous videos. However, when it was time for us to leave, the elevator had a wait line. I figured, why not take the stairs? Didn’t have an “employee only” sign or “emergency exit” anywhere. The sign just said stairs. So I decided, hey why not? Worst idea ever. My experience went from beauty to horror within seconds. Stair way was completely covered in filth, garbage, and human excrement. We tried to turn back but the door shut and locked behind us. As we continued down what seemed like a never ending flight of stairs, the waste got worse. By the time we reached the bottom there was giant holes in the drywall. Clearly someone had broken through and was living within these walls. I’ve never felt so vulnerable. The biggest sense of relief came when we finally reached an actual exit. My girl just turned to me and said, “No more stairs please.” Needless to say, we waited for an elevator every time after that. As entertaining and glamorous that Vegas can be, there’s definitely a dark and filthy side to it. Stay safe and be careful out there.
Thanks for that tip
ooh yikes. but yes, this is true, I've been in the back of house of different casinos and its very plain
That’s horrible l. I’m happy you made it out of there in one piece!
@@Supremmo Every year there's 42 murders a year in the Eiffel Tower stairwell. They were lucky to get out alive!
That’s horrible and concerning that the condition of the stairwell and walls show someone unknown and unwell living there and hotel staff or security never discovered it. What a story and good tip. Glad you didn’t meet the person living there.
I've lived in Vegas for 27 years. I really wasnt expecting such GREAT information in this video! Im really impressed with the responsible perspective you took in every single point mentioned. You are spot on about everything. These are really good tips NOT TO DO in Vegas!
If I were you, I’d start taking the sheets off the bed and looking to see if there are any dark smudges in the mattress, or any furniture for that matter. Bed bugs are everywhere now especially In populated areas. I think they have becoming more of a problem the past few years. Having bed bugs is a complete and utter nightmare I wouldn’t wish on anyone
@@johndough5192 A truly excellent idea ! You are so right ; dealing with bed bugs is a true nightmare ! And yes, those small splotches on sheets, etc are a dead givewaway !
My #1 tip is DO NOT LEAVE MONEY IN YOUR ROOM - ANYWHERE, EVEN THE SAFE. I don't care if it's Bellagio or Circus Circus. If you have a thousand dollars, put it in your coat or pocket. Anyone with access to your room will steal, especially the maids. My first job as a youngster in Vegas was as a casino security guard. At least 5x a month a guest would scream and holler about money being stolen from their LOCKED rooms. In one case, the poor guy had $2000 in a back pocket in his jeans buried deep in his suitcase. Came back and it was gone. He was crying - a grown man - which tells me he wasn't making it up. Only the maid could have done this. When confronted, they say "I have no idea what your are talking about" and the hotel does nothing.
Yikes. Good tip.
Wow thank you!!
Best tip I'd give you , Any holiday you go on no matter the country buy a wireless hidden camera . This will protect your belongings etc from being stolen as you'll have video evidence.
Hidden cameras come in all shapes from pens , books and plugs . Higher priced ones will even email you when there's movement in your room giving you a live feed like a ring doorbell.
Then if you catch someone stealing double the value before reporting it . Then the hotel has to refund you 😏👌💯 As you're trusting strangers to clean your room with your ubderwear etc accessible. So a wireless camera is essential in these modern times . I always have 2 webcam ones in my room .
Vegas has some rules I wouldn't have thought they had. Thanks for the video.
Yeah, carry it around with you in a busy area for pick pockets to get at you. Super smart 🙄🙄
Love this woman! It's just so refreshing to see a woman who is NOT the Vegas woman stereotype and seems so chill, laid back, positive, friendly, cute, and intelligent
Good Comments 😀 👍 😀 👍 😀
Yes, Norma's a babe and has great videos
DO NOT take anything being handed to you in the street!
Don’t even get close to them, they’ll try putting it in your hands or pockets.
Wrong!! Take that strippers # you never know when that will come in handy!!!
I thought they were like pokemon cards. Gotta catch em all
Especially if theyre standing right outside a store, they can’t legally hand stuff out if they’re in the store
@@katrinadockens1988 ..also, there are painted lines on the sidewalk .. those are no solicitation lines..!!!
I am 43 and was born and raised in Vegas always working on the strip and downtown. Your list is 100% accurate in every way.
*'Las Vegas' is 'L.A. w/slots' now, compared to my era beginning in 1962 at 9-yrs. old*
( *You could 'live like a King' on $10 a day then, rent and all* )
@@gerrynightingale9045
Oh, the things, that I could by at Vegas Village when I was 10 years old in 1968
@@kevinshaughnessy6396 *I was 14 then but the year before I was bagging groceries at 'Village' and one day I was bagging, looked at the customers and it was Sean Connery and Jill St. John*
*I put 3 or 4 bags in the trunk of what must've been one of the 'Diamonds Are Forever' Mach 1's and Connery gave a $5 tip*
*I never even thought to ask for an autograph and what I remember was how good-looking Connery was and very fit*
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*In '68 I was working at 'Von Tobels' which was a 'sh!t job' from all the phucking splinters from wood and clocking in-and-out for breaks and lunch* *What bullsh!t!*
*Ed and Jake Von Tobel were as cheap as the Sun is hot...third brother I never met*
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*My fam lived at 2003 S. 15th. Str. then at a duplex right on the corner and I went to John C. Fremont Jnr. High then for 8th. & 9th.*
*Almost none of what I remember well even exists now...even the people are gone*
@@gerrynightingale9045
The Von Tobel family dates back to John C. Fremont, Kit Carson and Jim Bridger.
I went to Ruby Thomas Elem. Wm. E. Orr and Valley H. S.
Moe Dallitz laundered money through Sunrise Hospital, to build my neighborhood. Buildings /houses designed by Irwin Molasky.
I attribute most of the forward success of Las Vegas (local/tourist to Howard Hughes. And the decline to Rosethal/ Spilatro and corporate greed as an end result
@@kevinshaughnessy6396 *I 'miss' the Las Vegas of 1963...when 'Helldorado' was a 'big deal' that nowhere else had*
( *'Moe' Dalitz was nowhere near the 'major player' you think he was* )
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*One of my many regrets in life happened at the 'Rendezvous' that was downtown when me, a guy named John Fowllis' who was a floorman at the 'Lady Luck' where we both worked and a kid whose name drifts in and out in my memory went there one morning (we all worked Grave) and the kid who was 'fresh off the farm' played a 'Keno' ticket for a 'buck straight 8' and HE HIT THEM ALL for $25K!*
*We went to the cage...and for whatever reason they didn't have that much in cash and offered like 6 or 7 thousand and me and my phucking mouth told the guy "No, because if you take it and they start a new game your ticket IS INVALID and there's no phucking way to prove you won...read the fine print on the ticket!"*
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*Kid says "What do I do then?" and I told him "Call the Gaming Control Board and tell them what's happening" so he did but I had to talk for him because he was a mess*
*Two guys were there in maybe 5-mins. and after 10-mins. the place was swarming with agents and maybe a dozen 'Clark County Sheriff's Dept.' and even Ralph Lamb showed-up*
*The part-owner Arthur Shencker and some hot-shot lawyer from LA owned the place, and Arthur called his dad Morris Shencker at the 'Dunes' and got the money to pay the guy and in the meantime all the doors were pad-locked and employees told to leave and that was the end of the 'Rendezvous' and my fat mouth was responsible for it!*
( This was in '76 or maybe early '77)
*In short, I was the person responsible for putting at least a hundred people 'out-of-work' and the idea of it puts a bad taste in my head*
*How's that for a 'Story?'*
*And yeah...I have many more and all of them true*
*ps...I went to 'Orr' too for awhile in 7th. before we moved to 15th. Str. and 'Valley' for 10th. before I was 'asked to leave' and then went to 'Sou. Nev. Vo-Tech' when we lived off Flamingo & Boulder Hwy*
*I also went to what was then the '5th.Str. School' in '63 and years later it became the 'Clark County Courthouse Annex' whatever the hell that means*
*I remember playing 'Marbles' with 'Rocky' Laverty at recess quite a bit but never met his sister 'Jan'...remember her?*
*She did very VERY well for herself in the '70's and early '80's, especially when she was on the 'Clark County Commissioners Office"*
( *Very serious $$$$$$$$ were made by them all...makes the 'Mafia' look like 'wannabe amateurs'* )
I was in Vegas this weekend and cash was stolen right out of my purse over $300. My purse is a crossbody so I must have moved it to my back while walking, sitting or standing. I didn’t even feel when my cash was taken right out of my purse. Be careful everyone & ladies make sure your purse is always in front of you at all times. Never out of your sight.
Keep purse and belongings in front of you when you go out. Better to see who attempts to steal you face to face than them doing it behind your back.
Sorry that happened to you but thanks for the advice !!
@@TripSoul10 for Pete’s sake! Why would you carry your cash in a purse in a tourist trap location like Vegas? Smart travelers keep their cash/credit cards in a front pants pocket.
for me, I want to wear a fanny pack and have my camera slung on my shoulder.....but that problem is what if I end up shopping and buying stuff.....I wont have enough room in my pack to put it in!!! Thus.....backpack! but then, If someone wants my backpack, they will assault me by pulling my backpack and making me tumble......so I really dont know.
Norma, as someone from Europe just trying to get some information before visiting Las Vegas only for like 2 days within a road trip, i just started to love watching your Videos. You can clearly see that you are a wholesome person with a good heart and the videos just have the right balance between quick to-the-point information and some fun and Entertainment. Definitly dont stop with what youre doing and looking forward to visiting your City :)
Don't bother, it's a toilet. Visit a national park instead.
Great stuff. A couple of other things not to do. Do not forget to tip your servers, the hotel housekeepers, your card dealers...basically anyone who helps you enjoy your stay. Also, do not blow your budget on the first day. If you are on a losing streak on day 1, stop gambling and walk around and enjoy the sights for the rest of the day. Hopefully your luck will change on the next day.
I often leave a tip for the hotel housekeepers. They work hard with few rewards and deserve a little extra.
@Seek Him with all your heart and you will find Him how is this related to the comment?
@@Tecom38415 he's not wrong........Sin city
Best advice yet.
Why does it matter when people like you set the market with no for thought on its effect to what should be a one world economy not a God damn nasdaq or stock shares that's the rich using small person's money to make there gains then putting it back at end of the day and now you tied up little person's money so they made nothing on there investment so who's wrong now
I did the whole strip walk once. I walked from Mandalay Bay to the Strat AND entered every casino and most other buildings along the way. My step counter read 11.5 miles at the end. I WAS planning to walk downtown after that, but Ubered instead. I was beat. This was a "lets see if I can do it" thing, not a walk made out of ignorance of the distance. I knew what I was getting myself into.
Omg you must of been tired
LOL, I did the same thing years ago. I was 21, did a lot of track and thought I can walk the whole strip, no problem. Its not the distance that kills the feet as much as the weaving, stopping, and avoiding the vast wave of people not looking where they are walking.
@@NormaGeli Quite, But my step counter was at 20,000+ every day when in Vegas. ;)
@@photomanwilliams4147 Very true. I was 49 at the time, never did track, (running is for prey...) and yeah... It hurt. I expect it after a few days in Vegas.
I never did the whole strip walk, but i did walk from Mirage to Mandalay and that was a long walk.
When going to restaurants or bars that directly face the strip (and some Strip hotels) ALWAYS read the fine print at the bottom of the menu. Many of these places now have extra fees they will try to add to your final tab, such as "water fee" ""convenience fee," or mandatory tipping charges regardless of the size of your party. Speaker to a server or manager, and ask that those charges will be taken off BEFORE you order. Scrutinize your final tab, to make sure there aren't any extra or hidden charges. Better yet, avoid places that add shady add-on charges!
Does that typically work? Would I be overstepping if I asked them to remove certain fees?
@@YoureNotInThisAlone9 You mean asking for a restaurant to not steal from me politely means to overstepp? You should reevaluate your values if you think making a claim or actually setting limits is overstepping.
@@AGATHA270100 why are you coming at me like that 💀 all I asked was a question. Maybe you could’ve just told me instead of having me “reevaluate my values.” Girl acting like we’re getting killed by these fees
@@YoureNotInThisAlone9 yeah, you can imply anyone is a drama queen but that doesn't make you less of an asshole. And of course that won't kill you as well Mr. TryNaBeCool
It seems to be getting more common for the strip facing restaurants/bars to add on hidden/extra fees on everything and it seems to be more targeted to out-of-state travelers.
Great video, Norma. We live in Las Vegas and we couldn't agree more with your recommendations. 👍
I'll be going next month for the first time in over 5 years, I basically know everything about Vegas for the most part but I still like your videos a lot. Funny out takes at the end made me laugh, you seem like you're a real nice cool person. Thanks for the info!
And don't go to Las Vegas without watching all of Norma's videos. Your trip will be much better with all her tips.
lol yes please
She’d be so much fun to hang out with ! 😜
Go Somewhere else, even Hell is a step or two up
Did Norma tell us to buy some pot-smoking prostitutes on the Strip? I’m not sure I heard her right.
@@plozar I used to go to Vegas twice a year, but haven’t been there in 4 years. I’ve discovered free beaches.
Great tips!!! I’m a regular in Vegas and you are absolutely accurate!! Very helpful for someone who is visiting for the first time or even just not regular and unaware! Thanks!!
I grew up in Vegas, lived there for 30 years. We recently moved to the Midwest.
This is a great video, great tips. I'm a new subscriber now, love your channel. It is so accurate how alot of people don't realize how far it truly is to walk on the strip or how quickly you can end up in a sketchy part of town.
Vegas is definitely it's own breed of town, so much to see and do. Now I'm feeling homesick 😔
how do you deal with the midwest weather- humidity, winters etc?
@@generfeld its simple :) have lived in michigan all my life,, just like any other area you adjust to the climate changes, just like us going to Vegas when its 115 in aug but not humid, :) we might hit 90+ but the humidity is close to 100% feels like breathing thru a wet mop LOL ,, snow can be a pain but you can build snow men and make snow angels in the yard,, We all adapt ,, in fall the Change of the Foliage is beautiful ,, :) and like in most places it rains in the spring and fall
Perfect start to the video. We went in 2010 and walked everywhere because it looks like the next casino is right there but it's actually like 2 blocks away.
I've been going to Vegas since the early 1970s. It's changed so much. It was so clean back then, easy to walk the strip. Celebrities seen in the restaurants after the shows. I sat near Frank Sinatra in a restaurant a number of times. I was there when the Flamingo Hotel was digging up the 1940s swimming pool and police were everywhere when they discovered the bodies of people buried there before the pool was put in. Now it's just too big and busy.
Big, busy and they discover less and less bodies when they dig in Vegas...that pretty much sums it up
Great information! We’ve also found that for a weekend trip to Vegas sometimes a Saturday through Monday is nice if you can swing it. The airports and casinos are not as crowded Saturday and Monday as they are Fridays and Sundays, and Monday is often a relatively quiet day between vacationers who leave Sunday and convention attendees arriving on Tuesday
Great tips Norma! Just remember folks to never let your guard down as you should in any other city. And we’re all about service so, please tip accordingly. 🙏
At age 76, I've seen a lot of Vegas. My trips were three or four times a year (oftentimes more) when I was much younger. As of this red hot moment, I have not been in over four years. Sadly, I watched the compilation of demoing the outdated facilities. If my memory has not failed me, I visited each of them in their prime.The truth is, I'm getting closer to sliding into home plate. I figure one more trip with an adult supervisor (one of my sons is 6'4" with the weight to match) to keep me in line. The young lady in this video seems to be a natural for doing these kinds of videos. I thoroughly enjoyed her upbeat personality, while providing a wealth of good information.
Norma, keep doing these, while refining the information. You could very easily become the next 'Miss Manners' of Vegas and score a whole slew of followers.Thanks for the effort you put into this. I thoroughly enjoyed it (and the 'outtakes' turned out to be just as good!)
I talked to a traffic policeman. He told me of high percentage of pedestrian-traffic deaths are on the strip. It is the deadliest 2 miles of pavement for pedestrians in the state. The penalties are ridiculously high. If you go to court, don't expect the judge to cut you any slack for being a tourist who jaywalked.
Yes, please don't jaywalk guys
Why are you lying?
@@Slikk750Blokk Please explain. Jaywalking on the strip is deadly. Stay safe Don't jaywalk.
@@paulbrungardt9823 perhaps they mean per capita it's insignificant. It could also be argued that getting hit is deadly, not jaywalking inherently. Ever hear the phrase correlation is not causation?
Jaywalkers can be sued by the driver , if they get hit
Norma, you are very good at this! This is definitely your calling! I remember when you first started creating videos! You’re channel grew so fast and is still growing! Congratulations on your success! It’s definitely deserved!
Great video, Norma!
Notes:
- There is ONE Bank of America ATM on the Strip. It's located inside the M&M store. It's on the 4th floor and is only available during the stores business hours.
- Those using passports should keep a clear copy of the main page of your passport in the room safe. If your passport be lost or stolen, the copy should help expedite getting a temp passport from their home country US embassy or consulate. Another option is to take a clear photo of the main passport page and keep it somewhere online that is secure from where you can download it.
@@ajb1571 lol, there are plenty of us.
One more bank ATM: if you bank with Capital One, there's the Capital One Cafe at Fashion Show (not 24 hours, though.) Also, if you bank with Capital One, any 7-Eleven or Walgreens ATM (plenty of each) will have no fees.
@@toddfaust5371 Good to know. Thanks
This advice is legit and thanks for the hot tip on the BoA machine.
As a local from Vegas, I was curious to see what you were going to say. Your points were SPOT ON! The other day I was poping by the Caeser's Palace and I had to wait quite a while on a GREEN LIGHT to turn because people were illegally crossing the street and just wouldn't stop!
The only other thing I would have added to your list is to STAY AWAY from anyone in a mascot costume, like Mickey and friends. Most of the time they charge you but are otherwise safe, however, there have been many cases of people getting followed or *various crimes* happening to them after dark by those same mascot people. So just be cautious of those!
Thank you for warning people about the sketchy are between the strip and Freemont Street! Everybody kept trying to tell my wife and I that it was too far to walk, but we both love a good hike so that didn't stop us and we lived to regret it. If anybody had instead warned us that it wasn't the safest neighborhood to wander into we would have hopped on the bus or into a cab instead.
My nephew and I walked from the Strat to Downtown Vegas. Even stopped in at the notorious dive bar Dino's for a few drinks. We got to downtown without anything happening. Barely even saw anybody. It was not even close to scary. ''Sketchy'' is kind of vague. Miserable motels and cheap strip joints and boarded up businesses. I guess that would be sketchy. You say ''lived to regret it.'' What (if anything) happened? I hope you didn't get mugged!
A cab ride would’ve been the ideal scenario, ur safe around the strip but there’s some sketchy areas around Fremont that u should definitely avoid. Sorry u had a bad experience
@Jeffrey Ellsworth Retired Vegas cop told me to avoid. Take a bus or cab. I've walked it in the day a few times, nothing ever happens. It's seedy. I wouldn't recommend a solo journey to a woman. Not even during the day.
My girlfriend and I did walk at night from the Strat to Frankie’s Tiki room which is on the other side of the highway and a good distance away and didn’t have any problems. Yes it is slightly sketchy but if you stay aware you’re all good. I’m born and raised in NYC and still live here so we’re always on a alert for problems. You should always be alert no matter where you are. That being said, I’ll be back in Vegas in about 3 weeks for some fun and debauchery
Have done the walk many times. Never an issue. It does get darker, but they have been working on putting in new stuff. Plus how else would you know that there is a Hostel. Charges more than some of the hotels sometimes.
LOL Your Bloopers were so cute. Thank GOD you have editing! Always enjoy your informative site.
So awesome meeting you while you were filming this particular vlog!! You are just as awesome in person/ off camera 😁 Thanks for the selfie and all the great content
Thank you so much for a very informative and accurate presentation about the Dos and Don'ts of Las vegas! You are 100% correct on every account! THIS is THE ABSOLUTE BEST presentation on anything Vegas that I have seen! Please keep doing this! I love you!! I come to Vegas a lot, and just watching you made me feel like I was there!!
I would add don't stop at a retail kiosk when a friendly sales person invites you to try their product. I made the mistake of doing that once. A very sweet sales lady asked me to try the skin product she was selling. She applied the product and was buttering me up with flattery. I thought she might offer a product for 30-50 dollars, but then quoted me $200 plus dollars. When I politely declined she went ballistic on me telling me how I had wasted her time, etc. Even the other sales lady looked at her as if she had gone off the deep end. My encounter was probably out of the norm, but unless you absolutely know you want the product, I'd say always decline and keep walking.
I have experienced this as well and now I will not even make eye contact with these vultures
hope you kept cool and walked away.............
This happened to me at the Ventian. They looked so offended and started talking in their language when I declined. This will NEVER happen to me again.
if that kiosk gal was my height....young or about my age...and she locked eyes at me and gave me a real sweet smile........I think id be OUT $200 in my acct or wallet :(((
You're totally right about coming back - we're about to return for our fourth visit (coming from Australia)!!! Great video.
Excellent advice! Everyone needs to watch this. What seems like common sense to us regulars might not occur to first timers.
Excellent tips. Last few videos of yours I have watch are great. Flying out in the morning!!!
..actually some good advice here.. also, if you move bottles in your fridge they are electronically monitered.. this happened to us.. we put dinner leftovers in the fridge and moved stuff in the fridge.. when checking out they claimed we used it.. we did not..I told them to go check.. but they finally agreed with us..!!! we had no idea.. big brother is watching..!!!.
Thank you for sharing your video. How nice of you! I greatly appreciate the valuable helpful tips & pointers.
YES! Thank you for telling people about not Jaywalking. People are constantly walking against the light without looking to see if cars are coming. Then they get mad at you if you have the audacity to honk at them to let them know you’re coming. The law doesn’t protect jaywalkers if they get hit.
Whut? So it's a right to run people over if they cross a red light?
Great tips! I just saw you on ActionKid's channel doing the strip car drive. Good info there, too. Can't wait to check out your other videos.
YES!!! Do NOT wander too far off LV Blvd. or Fremont Street. Even North LV Blvd. is kinda sketchy.
Yeah, unless you're staying at the Strat or Circus Circus there's very little reason to go past Wynn/Fashion show mall.
LOVE the Bloopers... Adds flavor to your persona!
Binged a lot of your videos yesterday in anticipation of a Vegas trip, just wanted to say thanks for all your content!
Love your presentation style since it's more guide-like and less vloggy!
I watched her videos before going to Vegas, there are plenty of excellent tips and wonderful places to visit that she recommend.
The whole point of her channel is helping it was never meant to he a vlog
Same! I leave in 2 days!!! First time going to Vegas. So excited. So glad the mask mandates are gone too! woohoo! :)
If you wanna save a little money. The Peppermill has a good buffet and has an arcade and bowling alley upstairs.
@@obijuankenobi420
And the Peppermill"s been in business since
1972. 👍
Appreciate the tips. Not a Vegas fan much, but my wife and I drive up and check things out every 10 years or so. The last time we were there we got to check off a bucket list item. We got married by Elvis for our 30th anniversary.
Thank you for this video. Me & few friends are visiting Vegas on the 25th of this month and now I'm fully prepared to let them know what not to do. Great vid!
My first time starts tomorrow morning- so excited- thank you 😊
Great video Norma. Keep up the good work. You are great!!!
I’ve lived here almost 50 years. Great advice
I like how you presented it
Wow you packed a LOT into that 14 minutes! And I just LOVE your bloopers/ outtakes! Keep up the good work.
Great advice Norma. I don't know when I'll be back in Vegas but I stumbled on your channel by accident and I really like your channel. So guess what. New subscriber. Congrats.. Keep up the good work!
The so-called strip performers should be either banned completely or required to show a price list. Tourists coming from all over the world would not know that a random person wandering a street dressed in eccentric outfits requires a fee for a picture.
Yep. The only street performers that are remotely worth looking at might be on Fremont Street in the reserved spaces. Otherwise, you're only there as a potential victim.
Literally my friend took a pic w them and they said its 80$ per person..
@@clarrrb3320 This random chick forced her way into my picture and told me 40 dollars for a tip afterwards. I gave her 5 and told her get away from me!
@@canigetit2008 omg i didnt even want a pic! My friend did and i didnt and they were like “just do itnfor the experience “ and after that theyre like o btw its $80 tip per person im like… my friend gave them $25 each inwas so mad
Yeah, my wife and I went on vacation in 2020 and I talked her in to going to Vegas cause I’m a raiders fan and wanted to see the new stadium. We went for a walk by the fountain and Two girls dressed like show girls caught my wife’s eye and she was telling them how cute they looked and all I heard was you want a picture and my wife said yeah, so we took pictures and the girl was like ok that 25$ each and all I had was 20$ bills , so them two got 40$ each and my wife was like why you give so much and I was like you think she’s going to make change ? My next picture was me hiding behind my wife taking a picture of the two sexy cop lady’s with out them knowing. Later we came across a guy dressed like a gladiator, now this guy crossed the line and was talking to my wife nasty didn’t think that was cool.
Very good tips!! I love your videos! Keep up the good work👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊😊😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹
Great advice! I totally agree with not wandering off of The Strip or Fremont Street. You get into some shady areas real quick!
I'm glad someone like her posted the what not to do in Vegas. Even though I'm not a resident of Las Vegas it's pretty evident and logical even though a lot is going on whether you know it or not or see it or not you will stand out. Like she said be courteous don't wander too far off cuz you can end up in very bad areas but that all depends on your attitude towards the people there. Every visit I had, even in the bad areas, always being cautious but people are people. If you've ever been on the video monitor over the top of you on Fremont Street you will be recognized and that's usually with singstar and rock band! If you want to let loose and have the time of your life, like she says that don't do is better. Always keep in mind if you're arrested on Friday night judges don't usually come in till Monday morning so you can look forward to spending your weekend in a holding cell/jail not a hotel room and the only mini bars you will see is ones that are encasing you LOL so everyone be safe have fun and always be aware of your surroundings! Vegas baby!
Yes, please be nice! I work on the Strip and we get attitude from guests quite a bit. If you give us attitude chances are you're going to get it back.
Another thing, do not wait till the last minute to go to an event or attraction. Many places will close up to 30 minutes early to get everything done.
The stip is not open 24/7. Most places will be closed by midnight. So please plan your day accordingly.
Do not be late for an appointment! This is very important as you can loose your spot. A lot of places will not offer a refund, especially third parties. Some places are more lenient than others but why risk it?🤷♀️
If you are out and about during the summer make sure to drink plenty of WATER. We have people passing out daily due to a combination of heat and alcohol consumption. Even if you don't drink the dry heat will get to you. Do not underestimate our summer months.
This lovely lady has given amazing advice that everyone should follow. Please follow her advice. It could make your stay a whole lot better!🥰
This is great advice Norma! I’m in Canada and on our last trip to Vegas my wife and I would buy our drinks and snacks from a store on Tropicana near a restaurant called Coco’s. Everything was affordable able and the staff were awesome
This is my second video watching your videos. You’re funny and engaging. I really like your videos. Keep up the good work!
I live in Phoenix and have visited Vegas numerous times over the years. All good points in your video. Here are a few more. Do not bring attention to yourself if you are winning while gambling (keep your winnings and don't get robbed afterwards). Do not disturb your fellow gamblers with your rambunctious actions (no one wants to hear you screaming about how you "almost" won that bet). Do not trash your hotel room (why da fuq you delaying my arrival time while housekeeping is cleaning up your mess). Do not prolong an argument with the pit boss/restaurant manager/front desk... you are not entitled... Vegas is a smooth running machine and will do just fine without you. Simple inquiry, sure... they'll fix it... but, don't drag things out to the point of being obnoxious. Do not skip-out on tipping your rideshare app driver. They are saving you time, and wear and tear on yourself from walking. Okay, I'm an older guy, and this one may be controversial.... do not bring a stroller to the casino floor. I remember "Sin City" how it used to be. High class and high stakes. Booze and $2.99 steak and eggs. Now, since Vegas has gone "family friendly", where families don't gamble or drink, all of the room rates/drink prices/food prices/hotel use fees... have gone through the roof. Bring back sin city where all the money was made off of gambling and everything else was cheap. Bring back Lady Luck! What kind of vacation are you showing your toddler in a stroller at 9pm while you're bombed trying to walk through the casino floor? I digress... and the last don't; Do not skip missing a trip to Vegas. It's everything you want it to be and everything you're afraid it will be. Just go there and have a blast. Peace! Pete in AZ.
You make some solid points. I truly appreciate this.
Thank you for the time n sharing n helping tourists
This was a really informative and helpful video, thank you for sharing your knowledge of this town
Great presentation young lady , great insight for newbie.
Watching this videos made me realize how lucky I was to have friends who live in Vegas. Was able to avoid so much of these pitfalls.
This is the greatest video on don’t n do”s congratulations on sharing
Beware of street performers working with pickpocket people. Took a photo once noticed they took extra time, a day later noticed a person right behind me invading my personal space. didn’t have anything on me at the moment.
I’m going to Vegas in April 2023 from Australia for my first trip and my 50th
Thanks for the tips and info😊
I wish this video would have come out last year. You would have saved me a lot of pain and suffering on my first visit to Vegas. LOL Very informative and presented very friendly and down to earth. You should think of starting your own event planning business, you could save a lot of people unnecessary headaches ;)
Great information 🙂 And loving the outtakes. Thanks 👍
Amazing how much you pack into each of your videos! Keep on keeping on!
Thanks Norma! Love your channel. Planning a first time trip to Vegas soon!
Best video on Do's and Don'ts of Vegas. I'm a newcomer, only lived here about 73 years. You did a great job.
Girl I love all ur vids!!! So knowledgeable!!!!
The "Don't wander too far off" rule is on point. I wander off a few times and the area off the path is grimy as hell. Back in 2019, I stayed at Las Vegas Hotel off of Downtown Fremont. It was not too far from the Benny Siegel Suites. Anywhere near the Benny Siegel Suites is a questionable neighborhood.
I'm assuming you are talking about El Cortez. Yes, the walk from El Cortez to the main Fremont Street Experience is one of peril. I'm a big boy, it doesn't bother me much, but an old couple or something? Yes, the odds are good you will be accosted.
@@acerothstein4755 after reading this.....I wonder if I should also bring mace with me in my luggage....
Beautiful smile and smart too what a winning combination. Thanks for the information.
Hi Norma! Love your videos! I live in Vegas too! Don't forget to remind them that their is a dress code in a lot of these places like restaurant's, cocktail lounges or clubs. My friends come visit and go out with a baseball cap and tennis shoes and ripped jeans and cant get in because they are not dressed well. mostly the guys. You must dress nice! Just letting you all know!
as my boss and others tell me "you wanna find a gf or meet a gal who may end up being interested in you? wear shoes and socks, jeans or pants with NO rips....wear a polo shirt and shave and comb your hair......."
Thank you ! Great job. And I’ve been living in Las Vegas for 25 years. Thankful for tourists. Enjoy...🤗🎉
I definitely needed that last reminder “don’t overplan it” here I am planning an hourly itinerary for a trip in September 🤣🤣
Plan but don't overplan. Same as there's folks who tell you how to get round Disney and make the most of your time - that's their view, walking at their pace on a perfect day but for some it could almost turn a vacation into a para-military training camp.
Vegas has so much to see, and you're likely to encounter unexpected things along the way so with the flow. Unlike Disney, your time there is free - apart from what you choose to spend your $$ on - you're not on the clock from the minute you open the hotel door.
@@vincemerrell3993 so true! Thank you!
That old saying, "No plan survives the battle" would also apply to vacations.
@@noelfoley7359 I like that haha! I just want to make sure we have reservations for the things we really want to do. We’re going for 6 nights and I’m allowing myself to make just 2 dinner reservations and 1 breakfast at Mon Ami Gabi. Also got tickets to the Rod Stewart concert one night. The rest we’ll just walk around go where looks good 🙂
@@scatherinelynch That sounds like the perfect amount of plan, letting the day take you wherever it does. I've heard of Mon Ami Gabi, ooh-la-la! Maybe we will check it out when we go next month. Have a great trip!
I have been to Vegas a good amount of times and more to come and you haven't told 1 lie and for this reason I have subscribed to your channel 🤗
This little sweetheart is SO right , please LISTEN to what she said! On more than one trip out (from Ohio ) I have seen people lose all of their money in just a few hours !
That can be the right way to do it. Play one game of roulette and stop, win or lose.
You cutie! Cold these days. Thx for the info for visitors. I've been here 10 months. 😘😘😘
Another thing to be aware of is some places will charge you if you store your own drinks or food in the room fridge. I just leave my bottles of water in a drawer or the closet and use ice from the machine rather than risk an outrageous charge just to use the room fridge.
Wow really?
Where?! Never had that happen to me.
Lovely, fun, helpful. Like your energy. Thanks.
Another don’t, if you want something “good” that’s “legal”. Don’t buy it on the strip, it’s not the real deal.
By law you can’t purchase the “good stuff” anywhere near a casino.
Can you smoke those is smoking hotel rooms or will you get charged a fee?
@@sunnyjones9615 No, you can't smoke anything inside the hotel room. I recently stayed at the MGM Grand. It's supposedly ilegal to smoke p-t in public spaces too, but anyway there's people smoking around, there wasn't much control about it.
What does smoking hotel room mean then?
Exactly what you say is true. I will be visiting next Sunday. Maybe I bump in to you. I like your bloopers at the end of the videos hahaha. Have a great day. Robert from the Netherlands
Another fun video Norma. All great info for first time visitors to our city. Since I think most people want to walk all over, I will advise my friends to take long walks to get in shape. It helps. Also, if you are passing a time share intensive area, I found that they are interested in couples as opposed to singles so maybe a quick split up if you are with someone. Just a couple of thoughts. 😀
Oh I never thought that they do target couples
Best advice to avoid Time share sales people.
Las Vegas born and raised and a resort employee. These are 100% facts. Nice job!
I spoke with a time share person at the Venetian asking for directions to Carlos bakery and the man sent me in the opposite direction. I saw him snickering when I had to return to point zero. What sucks is that the desk they work at says “information” so u think it’s legit but it’s not
Hey uh no offense but you sure you couldnt just google it?
Thank you, was there a few weeks ago and got roped into one of those side of the road "free ticket" people. Only took once to just toss my sunglasses on and just ignore anyone trying to get a photo or give something. Makes it much easier once you know what to expect. Lots of good advise.
and yeah, for fellow brits who like walking everywhere: the distances in Vegas are insane. I walked from the luxor to the stratosphere thing. dear Lord, that was a bad move (in July as well!)
LOL, I'm sure you took a taxi back. That walk is at least 5 miles.
Thoughtful, very helpful video. Well done. Thanks!!
Don't go down the side Streets past Fremont
Thank You...Very well done.....can"t wait for the next video...
Thank you for the advice on not jumping into the Bellagio Fountains. I happen to be one of the personnel that runs the water shows and it is very disrespectful to everyone else wishing to enjoy the show when the show must be aborted or unable to run because an individual decided to jump into the lake. Not to mention dangers due to the moving equipment in the water.
Thank you again, have a great time and be safe.
Thank you for commenting on that! Never thought about that it does stop the shows for awhile, something else to consider.
Bro! I’ve lived in Las Vegas for 25 years and I don’t think I’ve ever seen one full day of rain, when it rains it’s like a blessing and an event! That might be the one thing people don’t have to worry about lol
I average over 10,000 steps per day when I'm in Vegas. Downtown is the only place you can really walk everywhere.
Thanks for the tips. I’m coming to Vegas from London for the first time end is September
If you’re going to walk (I always did) be absolutely sure to wear comfortable, broken in shoes (which I haven’t done before; ouch!)
As for the ATMs, definitely DO NOT use the ones in the resorts. I would use mine in a CVS or Walgreens; which are about as common as Starbucks are in most other cities. If you do have to use a resort’s ATM, pay very close attention to the service fee.
Weather-wise? Yeah, it can be all over the place, it can also both be hotter than you’re expecting and colder than you’re expecting in the same day. Wear layers. A loose long sleeve shirt over a T-shirt at night can ward off nighttime chills and light breezes and you can always tie it around your waist or over your shoulders if it’s too warm to wear. And something Norma didn’t mention: especially in summer, don’t forget your sunblock! Especially if you’re out and about during daylight hours.
oh yes! always get cashback if you have the option
So glad you left the outtakes in...
I stayed at the Venetian in 2017 and at 3am someone was knocking down our suite door for a good 20 minutes. We literally had to call the security. I definitely felt victim to the street performers on my first trip and got tricked by the weather 😂😂. We just opened the mini bar and was charged even those we didn’t eat/drink anything
Excellent video. Keep up the great work
Just remember if on the strip and a cop asks you to move along, do it
Don't kick pigeons or Jay walk either
Or you'll spend a night in jail
Great information , I also love your bloopers .
Thanks for sharing these great tips. We're relatively new locals and still have a lot to learn about the Strip. But as a local driver, I can't agree more with the one about jaywalking. DON'T do it, there's always news stories here about pedestrians getting killed. 🙁
Listening to these might aswell put having fun on tha list