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Vegas hotel deals and a few random links

First let me just say that this post on poverty tourism and rich people's morals has gotten a number of interesting comments in the last day or two - it might be worth your time to join the discussion.

Second, while this article changes subjects a few times I really like how the author shares some deals he received by being on mailing lists of well-known Vegas hotels:

ITEM: The Palazzo­the Venetian’s new deluxe sister hotel/addition wants me to stay for what is a really low $179 per night with free drinks, special VIP check in, discounts on dining, free desserts and other goodies. The rack rate at this hotel is around $300 at a minimum.

ITEM: Mandalay Bay has dates in April, May, and June during which a 3-day stay will only cost 2 day’s pay -- a serious savings indeed.

ITEM: MGM Grand is having a “sale” for upcoming dates for $99 per night.

ITEM: The Mirage is offering 15% discounts on regular rooms, and 20% off on Premium rooms, 25% off on De Luxe, and a whopping 30% off on Tower and Penthouse Suites­the ones that appeal to the highest of high-end travelers who, you’d think, they would not have to discount for at all, recession or no recession.

ITEM: Most telling, the admittedly not ultra-deluxe New York/New York has a 10%-off / $10 at Starbucks / $10 free gaming play deal in April, that escalates to 15% / $10 / $10 in May, then 20% off in June with 2-for-one breakfast at Il Fornaio, $15 off a spa treatment, free welcome drinks and a pass on the roller coaster.

I've never been to Vegas but when I get close to going I will certainly try to get on these mailing lists.

I have no transition for my next link but this article has some interesting advice. I had never heard of the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers before but it sounds like a good idea. Basically they have a network of English speaking doctors worldwide in case you get sick on an international trip.

And that's what I have for you today - have a great one!

Posted by James Trotta at April 10, 2008 11:53 AM | TrackBack