I like value on things I purchase and I look for it often. I'm not hung up on always having the best deal but I truly believe because I have been looking for ways to stretch my dollar I now have a better looking bank account than 60% of Americans.
So it's no secret that when I buy something or book a vacation I look for a better value.
Lately my wife and I have been more creative when it comes to our birthdays. We've opted for more memorable gifts rather than stuff that we may or may not ever use. On her birthday I surprised her with an overnight getaway to a hotel and natural springs hot tubs. I did not expect the same thing but my wife topped me by booking a 3 night stay in the Colorado Rockies. A place I have always wanted to visit.
But I'm torn.
There is another place that has been on my list for years as a place to have a weekend getaway to and due to kids and parental responsibilities we have not been able to do that. Sure we've actually been to this place several times. The first time we went there was after my wife and I had our first kid. The second we had two kids and went with my in-laws. The third and fourth time we were just traveling through and the last time I went we actually stayed 4 nights and got a few things done. Yet I haven't had the whole experience I've wanted.
If I were to take you to Disneyland for your first time and told you, you have 3 hours then we need to leave. Oh and you have a kid with you that can't go on all the rides because he is not tall enough. So you start with the train ride you get off and hit pirates of the Caribbean. After that you go to the Haunted Mansion, and squeeze in Snow White and Dumbo on your way out. I say there you go. You've experienced Disneyland. Of course you haven't had the "Disneyland" experience. You need to feel the magic. See the parade. Go on Peter Pan and Storybook at NIGHT. Fly around the world in California adventure. Fall down a large building in an elevator and catch the world of color show! You need to see Mickey and Minnie. Go on the Increda coaster and cars land ride. If your lucky you'll stay at the Grand California, an experience of it's own.
That's how I feel about Vegas. I have not even come close to experiencing it at all. Last time we went we experienced Vegas family friendly style. We walked the strip during the day. Grabbed an all you can eat buffet at Cici s pizza and at our hotel breakfast. We shielded our kids eyes at all the pg13 people we saw on the strip and saw a few clean free family friendly shows. That still does not even come close to the Vegas experience I want.
Like at Disneyland, you can't really have a Vegas experience with young kids with you.
Here are 10 things I want to do in Vegas to complete a Vegas experience.
#1 Fly in. My first flight was actually to Vegas. It wasn't my final destination but I did gamble. It's personal preference but from every movie I have seen everybody flys to Vegas. It may be odd to add this but considering I'm more than willing to drive to save money I need to add this. Flying in adds more seclusion to my trip
#2Stay on the strip.
Everything happens on the strip.
#3 All you can eat buffet with crab legs.
I CANNOT eat as much as I used to but I need this experience just once
#4 a ride only offered in Vegas. Zip lining rollercoaster. I don't think I could do any ride on the stratosphere. Fun fact about me. I saw the ride "insanity" while it was still an Idea. I worked on the seats while they were building them and even drilled the holes for the light panels before it was shipped to Vegas.
#5 A show only in Vegas.
You have to see a show right? Las Vegas the show maybe
A circus, Something I normally would not see anywhere else.
#6 a risque show only in Vegas. It can be PG 13
#7 Walk the strip at night
Like Christmas on steroids
#8 GAMBLING
Not a lot but hey sometimes people get their whole vacations paid for from their winnings.
#9 If your married, Sex. Enough said
#10 Hoover Damn or some off-site attraction.
Once all of those are done in one getaway I will finally say I've had a taste of Las Vegas.
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