I have the perfect option for you. You should've actually just checked the mycheapvegas.com site i mentioned though

https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/b...E&kbid=3930103

If you stay 2 nights, you get a $100 resort credit and a free city view upgrade. It's not Vdara, but it's Aria, and that should be close enough. It's just as good as Vdara and right next door.

Anyways, book 2 separate 2 night reservations, 1 under your name, and 1 under whoever else you're going with. Combine the reservations at check in. What you end up with is 4 nights at Aria with complimentary city view upgrade for $701, and you'll also receive $200 in resort credits as well.

Another tip don't check in 3 people, just book for 2 people and sneak the last one in. Everyone does it, nobody cares. If you need 2 queen beds, just ask nicely at the check in, and tip them $20 or something, and I'm sure they would be able to accomodate you. Hope that helps.