Hello everybody.... We are travelling to Las Vegas over this weekend.. and I just wanted to know from anyone who has been there about the "must see's" and the "must do's".. We are vegetarians.. dont drink alchohol... and dont gamble either.. !! :rotflso... i really dont know what we can do at Vegas.. just going thr bcos the city is one of its kind... so.. now depending on IL'ites to give me some gyan!:hiya Also...the latest news of Swine flu has got me worried...can anyone tell me if its bad at Vegas.. and the precautions we need to take... i am planning to carry some eatables with me.. bt not enough for our 4 day stay over there.. so..lookin for help here too.... Thanks!!
Pls check here: http://www.indusladies.com/forums/66196-post84.html http://www.indusladies.com/forums/travel/11246-lasvegas-trip-2.html
Hi sunitha.... thanks for your reply... We have booked our stay at Stratosphere..any idea what we can expect there in terms of rides..food and general stuff.. ?
Apart from the fact that you can go right up to the top of the sphere,I have no other info on this place,sorry.
Hi, Since you got a detailed reply from Sunitha about Vegas, I thought of sharing some information regarding swine flu. Home Remedies to Avoid Swine Flu: * Always cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing; ideally use something disposable like a tissue. Avoid touching your face, nose or mouth too frequently with your hands since swine flu appears to be transmitted through respiratory droplets in the same fashion as the common cold. * Wash your hands frequently with soap and water since swine flu like other viruses can be contracted by touching objects contaminated by the virus. It's unsure how long the swine flu virus can survive on surrounding surfaces. * Though alcohol based hand sanitizers don't routinely kill viruses they probably do offer some limited protection in preventing swine flu infections. * If swine flu infections have been medically confirmed in your area consider avoiding large public gatherings. Individuals can be contagious with the swine flu virus for several day before demonstrating any signs or symptoms of infection. Be particularly careful about indoor gatherings where air circulates poorly. * If you're really paranoid and don't mind looking odd then consider wearing a respiratory mask. This barrier method does offer some basic protection against infection though not all masks are created equally. Higher quality masks capable of filtering out some respiratory infections are more expensive. * If you start feeling ill with cold or flu-like symptoms do not go to work. Stay home and begin the usual home remedies for colds and flu. Contact your health care provider, local health department or hospital emergency room if your symptoms worsen or fail to improve for information about where to go to be screened for possible swine flu infection. No idea how far these remedies will be helpful to you but just thought of sharing it. Happy vacationing.
Hi Sunitha and Aarya... Thanks for your prompt replies..Sunitha.. I will go and figure out what Stratosphere has to offer and let you know.. I have to contain my curiosity for a few more days now.. Aarya.. thanks for that info on Swine flu.. I also read that it mostly spreads when people have direct contact with pigs.. or contact with people who contacted pigs.. Am hoping any of this will not happen in Vegas!!! shakehead and Aarya... have to tell you... i simply loved that emoticon you have used!! thanks gals again for your replies... lotsa luv..
ItoD, I had been to LV a few years back. You can tour all the Casinos even if you don't gamble. Some of the shows are really good. "O" by Cirque du Soleil is very good. You can also plan on visiting the Grand Canyon - close from there - it is a must see in my opinion.
Hi pavarun... thanks for your reply... we do have tickets to watch Cirque de Soleil... "mystere" is what we have booked for... yea.. and I really want to go and see Grand Canyon.. but my hubby is not too keen on it...he says that unless we stay for the sunrise or sunset.. its pretty much going to be similar to the rockies which we have seen in Denver.. inspite of this.. I really wana go there.. so.. lets c... !! Thanks again!! Cheers...
If your DH is not very interested in Grand canyon, you can visit Death Valley .I think it’s about two hours from Las Vegas.. Actually there is not much else to see apart surrounding mountains ,desert , trails and Bad water (282 feet below sea level) but it was beautiful :thumbsupand driving through Badwater Basin is surreal. Best place to see sunrise or sunset Am attaching few photos for you. Let us know how was your trip. Enjoy.
