If you like buffets try going during the lunch time. It's usually much cheaper with often the same food selection.

Order wine by the bottle. If two or more people are drinking wine and can settle on the type of wine that you like, you can save some money by ordering a bottle.

Frequent buffets and casino food courts. They are generally less expensive than restaurants.

Skip the soft drinks and the bottled water at restaurants. With soda costing as much as $3 a glass, and bottled water (think Evian or Voss) even more, your drinks can cost as much as half your meal. Even if the waiter is trying to talk you into bottled water, just order ice water.

Use discount PROMO CODES and Book directly from the hotels to get the best deals and added freebies..

Hotels are much cheaper mid week but sometimes you can get deals on weekend just keep trying their websites.

Take advantage of all discounts offered. Use online services and bundle offers; air, hotel, car, shows, etc. They can save you plenty $$$ and headaches too. Rent rooms that make sense for you.

Plan to check-in on a weekday and not a weekend

Check the Vegas Convention Calendar to make sure there are no major events in town when you plan to be there.

Remember Vegas hotel room prices changes from day to day and is based on demand.

If you find a great room rate through a 3-party source, call the hotel directly to see if they can match it.

Try and combine Air + hotel when booking and go through sites like Southwest Airlines Vacation, United Airlines Vacation, Orbitz or Priceline

Avoid the 5-cent slots. They may look like a bargain, but they're not.

Sign up for the players card at every casino you enter. Some offer free slot play and discounts for food just for signing up.

Always use a slot card/players card when gambling and check with a host before you leave to see what you can get comp-ed.

Do not gamble for comps

Have a plan on gambling loses and gambling wins . Make a daily budget and stick to it. If you win, great! If you lose, you're DONE for the day!

If you drive, don't get gasoline on the Strip. While those conveniently located gas stations are great, take a few extra minutes to drive east or west to get cheaper gas. With today's gas prices, you will be happy you did.

Riding the Monorail or walking are best. For those HOT, HOT, HOT days, cab it or use the casino shuttles. If you rent a car, rent compact or sub compact cars. With the soaring prices of gas, fuel efficiency is key.

If you plan to go downtown to gamble on enjoy the Fremont Experience, take the bus! It's a people-watching extravaganza and it's only $2.00 each way or $5.00 for the whole day.

Don't forget to put sun block on your ears, especially if you plan on doing a lot of walking

Don't even think about jaywalking on the Strip, it is better to lose a little time than your life besides you will get cited if caught..

When taking a taxi cab from the airport, remember to tell the cab driver not to take the tunnel.

Here is a way to save on taxi fare. If you're adventurous (and use good judgment on this one), while waiting for bags at baggage claim or standing in the long taxi lines at the airport, ask if anyone nearby is heading to the same destination, then split the fare. Cabs charge the same whether there's one rider or five.

Buy tickets on-line or through a discount kiosk or vendor. Take advantage of all discount offers.

Unless you're dying to see the big-name entertainer who is in town, you can see some great shows for $35-40/person rather than paying $200-$250/person to see Cher bid farewell...again.

If you are in search of a FREE show, every Wednesday at 9 p.m., the House of Blues at the Mandalay Bay offers "Nothing but the Blues" concerts inside the Crossroads room. Bands change weekly, and there's no cover charge. To find out more, go to www.myspace.com/nothingbuttheblues2007 or call (702) 632-7600. Free.

Use amenities sparingly. Some spas and other services are very expensive. Ask yourself, do you really needs this? If so, can you really afford it?

Most hotels will charge you for wireless internet connection. It's worth mentioning that the lobbies and casino areas of the Palazzo and Venetian are among the few spots on the Strip where you can find unfettered access. Power up and log on. Free.

If you're strapped for cash, don't go to Vegas. Stay home or keep it local. Gambling, restaurants, hotels, shows and such will only deplete your savings and you'll feel like a total "L"oser when you're done.

Learn when to say when, or when to hold em and when to fold em.

Don't be afraid to just ask for something. The worst thing you could get is a "No". The best thing you could get is a discount or a freebie.

Las Vegas has a desert climate. Drink water to prevent dehydration and nose bleeds.

Watch for pickpockets at the Bellagio Fountains and other busy areas on the strip. They usually operate in groups.

To get a good view of the Vegas Strip, rather than pay up to $13.95 to see the Strip from the Stratosphere observation deck, head to the bar at Mix atop THEhotel at Mandalay Bay before 10 p.m. for a better view. Free.

Buy your beer at the Seven Eleven. Any bar will allow you to walk in with a beer in your hand. They know you'll finish it and buy more. You can't avoid those $5/buck drinks at the upscale resorts, but you can save some money buying some of your drinks on the cheap.
Buy your bottled water from the street vendors or at Seven-Eleven by the six-pack. You'll need water.

Casino bartenders, even in showrooms and lounges, will give you a glass of ice water for free although a $1 tip will be appreciated.

Don't valet your car. While valet parking is free at hotels, it is expected that you tip the valet attendant. Save a few bucks and walk off that buffet dinner, park your own car in the free garage or lot.

Book a hotel center strip and WALK. With traffic, it will take you longer to get anywhere by vehicle anyway. And you'll be needing to work off last night's buffet dinner!

Take advantage of all the FREE stuff. Every hotel has some attraction that's free. (Most have some attraction that costs too, but you don't have to do both.)

Don't order room service. We know, it sounds tempting, but room service includes all kinds of additional charges and fees, and you need to tip the room service attendant.

Book your tours in advance. The Hoover Dam tour we took would have cost us more had we not booked in advance on-line.

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