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December 1, 1999 Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the newsletter that talks about the Las Vegas attractions, dining, and shows that YOU really care about. This is not spam. If you receive this by mistake, unsubscribe information is at the bottom. Please forward this to friends who may enjoy it, but only in it’s entirety. This is the official newsletter of http://www.accessvegas.com Quality Las Vegas Tourist Information – Hotels, Casinos, Insider Tips, and more. If it’s about Las Vegas, it’s AccessVegas.Com! Book Online and Save – Easy and Secure with Instant Confirmation: * Discount Hotel Rooms – All Cities: http://www.lodging.com/affiliates/us_reservations.cgi?remote=tedinvegas HOTEL MESSAGE BOARDS – Help others and share your opinion of the Las Vegas hotels you stay at by posting a note to our new board at http://boards.accessvegas.com We want to hear from you! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This Issue: THE SECRET GARDEN OF SIEGFRIED AND ROY Curious about a restaurant, event, or other Las Vegas attraction that looks fun? Let us review it for you first! Suggestions are always welcome at: allvegastv@aol.com Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Scenic Southwest Tours – by plane, bus, or even helicopter! You’ve seen the glossy ads in the tourist brochures. You’ve thought about it. You come all the way to Las Vegas — why not see one of the some of the most famous landmarks in the world! Don’t by tricked by web sites & magazines that offer discount tours. Taxes, park fees, permits can almost double the price. Our prices are inclusive – no hidden charges! Best Las Vegas Tours It’s 62 degrees under beautiful sunny skies today, but because of the traditional pre-Christmas lull, a number of hotels have some fantastic deals online. We’ve listed them at the end of the newsletter.LAS VEGAS NEWS – of interest to tourists: FIESTA EXPANSION – The Fiesta has completed it’s expansion including Roxy’s Pipe Organ Pizzeria featuring a 1929 Kimball pipe organ from New York’s famed Roxy Theatre and 4 other new restaurants. There’ll be nightly performances on the pipe organ, orchestras on Sundays and a schedule of live concerts. They have also added 20,000 square feet of casino space and 500 slot machines. Full story at http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Nov-29-Mon-1999/business/12438472.html and Fiesta discount rooms available at http://www.travelnow.com/s/hotel.html?ID=120406&cid=2005 MILLENNIUM NEWSPAPER – The Las Vegas Review-Journal (morning paper) is taking pre-orders for their Jan. 1, 2000 edition, and they are happy to send it out of town. Pre-paid orders of $2.50 per copy may be sent to: Las Vegas Review-Journal/Sun MILLENNIAL EDITION DRAI’S – The upscale eatery in the Barbary Coast has opened an after-hours supper club starting at midnight. It is slated to feature much of the restaurant menu as well as a DJ spinning music. They have renovated the bar and stage to accommodate live music and will be open midnight to 6:00 AM serving dinner and breakfast. Full story at http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Dec-01-Wed-1999/business/12461160.html MILLENNIUM WEDDING – You can take part in the Millennium Midnight Matrimony / Renewal & New Years Eve Party! This midnight (and all night) celebration is slated to be covered by FOX TV live and includes fireworks, food, drink, live music, Elvis, and much more. I was able to talk Jon Jacobs at the Las Vegas Tour Desk into giving a discount to our readers (and not many things are discounted on New Year’s Eve here). Free details are available by calling them at 1-888-229-5206 — mention Access Vegas for discount. NEW YEARS EVE LAS VEGAS ROOMS – are still available! Call Hotel Reservations Network at (800) 666-5268 for a free price quote! NOTE: You MUST stay on the line until you get a person. HRN is NOT booking these specific dates online. We will be leaving this notice up as long as rooms continue to be available, but they are going fast. WINNERS! – Don Turner of Fort. Collins, CO was the winner of the Play Rio Magazine. Pete Kelly of Virginia Beach, VA won the Annual Guide to Winter Recreation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Quick Concert and Show Notes: Want to see which shows are playing during your stay and book reservations EVEN if the tickets aren’t on sale yet? ShowVegas takes care of all your needs directly online! Search by dates at http://www.showvegas.com/svpricing.cfm?cscheme=5&amid=143 1999 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS – Tickets are still on sale for this Dec. 8’th event at the MGM Grand Arena with will be broadcast on the FOX network. Tickets at (702) 474-4000 and MGM discount rooms available at http://www.accessvegas.com/las-vegas-strip-hotels.htm (MGM link). ROCK IN THE MILLENNIUM – concert featuring WARRANT, SLAUGHTER, PRETTY BOY FLOYD, and SOFA KING play New Year’s Eve at Pink E’s (across from The Rio). Included is a New Year’s Eve buffet dinner, guitar giveaways, raffles and more. Tickets are $100 in advance at (702) 252-4666 and discount Rio rooms available at http://www.accessvegas.com/rooms/las-vegas-hotel-reservations-strip-area.htm (Rio link). MANDALAY BAY – JOHNNY LANG on Jan. 26 and THE PRETENDERS on Feb. 12’th. Tickets at (702) 474-4000 and Mandalay Bay discount rooms available at http://www.accessvegas.com/las-vegas-strip-hotels.htm (Mandalay Bay link). Rental Cars – Don’t pay top dollar! Enter the dates of your visit and compare prices from virtually every major rental car agency (most US cities). Book the lowest price company or your regular agency. Save the hassle and some money – Car Rental Savings Search. Few regret renting a car. Free shuttles and city bus rides can be slow and smelly. Taxis can cost what a rental car costs. Your vacation time is valuable — make the most out of it! FEATURE STORY: Secret Garden of Seigfried and Roy
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: John Strutt of Southey, SK, Canada writes in response to last week’s issue on tipping:
Craig Ashton of England wrote:
++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ Your input is welcome. Write us a “letter to the editor” at allvegastv@aol.com Please include your name if you wish to have it published (stating your city is optional). Also, guest article submissions are welcome with full credit to you, your website, etc. if accepted.
FREE CONTESTS: Note: You may enter every contest, but only one entry to each. Please note the expiration date and only enter if you will be in town and can use them. The 10’th entry in each contest will be the winner (unless otherwise noted). Just sent a blank email to the specified email address — we’ll get your mailing address from you only if you win. Also, please do not enter if you have won within the past month. SIEGFRIED & ROY 2000 CALENDAR – 1 winner will receive this full-sized calendar featuring a new lion or tiger photo every month. Enter at (contest closed) SIEGFRIED & ROY POSTCARDS – 5 winners will receive a postcard of Siegfried & Roy with their white lions. Enter at (contest closed) SAHARA BUFFET AND SPEEDWORLD – Two $1.00 off coupons for the $4.99 weekday brunch and a free passes to the Sahara Speedworld Motion Theater. Expires Dec. 27, 1999. Enter at (contest closed) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Hotel Specials through Christmas — Book at BALLY’S FROM $49.95! HARD ROCK HOTEL FROM $69.00! HARRAH’S FROM $35.00! GOLDEN NUGGET FROM $59.95! LUXOR LAS VEGAS FROM $69.95! MIRAGE FROM $89.95! STRATOSPHERE FROM $39.95! Above Hotel Specials through Christmas — Book at * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Have a request for a review? Boggled when you come to town and see the hundreds of dining, attraction, and show opportunities? Let us know what you’d like to hear about! Unlike the tourist magazines where all of the “articles” are really paid ads, we give you the honest scoop. If you appreciate this service, please consider booking your rooms and rental cars for ALL destinations with us at http://www.accessvegas.com You get secure ordering with the convenience and savings of booking online! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * New to the list? Back issues can be found on the web at: Don’t hesitate to forward this newsletter to friends and associates, You may subscribe to this newsletter by going to: All contents copyright 1999 Ted Newkirk |
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