Possible I Hate Dialysis.com ANNUAL Meet?

[angela515]

RE: Sam's town. from the on line pictures from more than one site, it looks like a fairly nice place, with everything anyone could possibly want. it is however 6 miles from the strip, my question  would be how convenient or inconvenient is it going to be to get around. do they have transportation from the airport (not terribly fond of the cost of a taxi) will we be able to get to the olive garden easily or are we going to change that.

The bus is way cheaper then a taxi, and can take you to the strip. Sam's Town is on Boulder Hwy and Flamingo, so you get on the Flamingo bus, and get off at Las Vegas Blvd (The Strip)... and there ya go, your on the strip. Walk where you want to go, or get on the Strip bus and ride there if it's way at the other end. 

And as for the Airport, again, if you don't wanna take a taxi, the bus goes to the airport also... take it to Flamingo, get off and take the flamingo bus to Boulder Hwy.

As for the Olive Garden, There is one 4 miles from Sam's Town, again, the bus can get you there.

Just some thoughts.

[Sluff]

I'm trying to keep things close.  I don't really know my way around as far as distance but I do look at the map. Things look closer than they are on the map.

Angela515 how close to Olive Garden is the Rio?

[angela515]

Angela515 how close to Olive Garden is the Rio?

Rio address is, 3700 W Flamingo Rd, the closest Olive Garden's address is, 1545 E Flamingo Rd. It's about 3.08 miles. So, that's not bad. Straight down the same road, Rio is on one side of the Strip, and Olive Garden is on the other.

[Sluff]

Angela515 how close to Olive Garden is the Rio?

Rio address is, 3700 W Flamingo Rd, the closest Olive Garden's address is, 1545 E Flamingo Rd. It's about 3.08 miles. So, that's not bad. Straight down the same road, Rio is on one side of the Strip, and Olive Garden is on the other.

That's what I thought. Thanks. The trouble is the date. The Hotels won't deal much. Sams town is the least expensive during the week but a little high on the weekend so I'm going to contact them to see if they will budge on their weekend rate. The guy from the Rio has not returned my calls.

[Rose From OZ]

Hey Everybody,

This trip sounds like  lot of fun.... i work as a travel agent, if someone can pm me the details of pricing range, where about they want to stay (I'm guessing the strip?) i could find out the best possible options and prices.

Let me know.

Rose
The IHD Travel consultant   

[Sluff]

Hey Everybody,

This trip sounds like  lot of fun.... i work as a travel agent, if someone can pm me the details of pricing range, where about they want to stay (I'm guessing the strip?) i could find out the best possible options and prices.

Let me know.

Rose
The IHD Travel consultant   

I'll send you the particulars on what I'm trying to accomplish, and you can PM me.

[Rose From OZ]

OK Sounds great... i will start work on it tomorrow.

Rose

[Sluff]

OK Sounds great... i will start work on it tomorrow.

Rose

Check your PM box.

Thanks in Advance.

[Sluff]

Hello Sluff,

The rate for the tower would be $82 per night plus tax for a two night total of
$180.40 including tax.  The Pavilion rate would be $57 per night plus tax for a
grand total of $125.40.  These rates are based on single or double occupancy.
The rates for Sunday thru Thursday would be $46 per night plus tax in the tower
and $35 in the Pavilion.

The group would also receive a complimentary funbook per person which includes a
$5.00 dining certificate, $5.00 in free slot play plus other valuable coupons.

If I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.  You
can also view the hotel at www.elcortezhotelcasino.com.

Thank you and have a great day,



John Dorweiler
Hotel Manager
El Cortez Hotel

What do you all think of this? Handicap accessible rooms are only available I believe in the Tower rooms.
This is the best I've found to date. Hotel is 4 miles from the Olive Garden.

Sluff

[Rerun]

This looks good!

[thegrammalady]

prices sound good to me and i like freemont street.

[angela515]

I found out how much a plane ticket will cost me round trip about 250-270, so Im hoping to have enough to purhase it. I will be staying with someone so I wont need the hotel.

[Rerun]

I purchased my plane ticket.  I will arive Saturday October 13 at 3:30 PM and am leaving Monday at noon.

                         

[Sluff]

The wheels are rolling!! The Excitement begins!!

Patience young grasshoppers. John from the El Cortez Hotel is faxing me a contract today ( I hope) as soon as I receive it I'll print it off sign it and fax it back. He will then give me a group code that you all will need to get our group rate.

[mmmmdeedee]

I am so excited  I didn't realize all of this was going on. Sorry I've been off-line for awhile. Crazy year!

I am in for everything - even the whips and chains! I guess it's like riding a bike hey Tubes?

If anyone needs any help in research, let me know. I am off work for about two months now. Post transplant as of this last Tuesday! 

Can I still "hate dialysis"?

I also have not been to Vegas in about eight years so it'll be a blast. I can't wait to meet everyone!

Dee Dee

[Sluff]

Can't wait to meet you Dee.