Las Vegas DO 4-6 Oct
 

Subject says it all....

Host hotel is Ballys

Looking for FTers to co-host... so far, talking about:

- Friday: Bravo! starring Charo at the Sahara. Tickets are $22 pp.

- Saturday charter a Twin Otter and go sky diving

- dinner at Mon Ami Gabi on Saturday 9:30PM

- Rita Rudner at NY NY on Saturday evening, 7 PM show.


Helicopter tours can be arranged via Heli-USA, which is owned by SkyWest Airlines (same UAX and DL con operator)... they have the best safety record. Grand Canyon tours and Hoover Dam tours can be done via Showtime or through Las Vegas Tour & Travel (702 739 8975).. you can't go "inside" Hoover Dam anymore..

(it's going to be too late to do a Grand Canyon white water trip... the BLM pulls most of the permits on the 15th of September)

Helpful links:
Ballys/Paris http://www.parkplace.com (link fixed, used to ppeXXX.com for their stuff!)
Funjet Vacations http://www.funjet.com (largest hotel block space on the strip and largest charter operator)
MLT Worry Free Vacations http://www.worryfreevacations.com charters from most of the midwest, dallas, detroit, etc.
Trip Reservations http://www.tripres.com GREAT hotel rates in Vegas (most of the time)

Rita Rudner tickets: http://www.newyorknewyorkcasino.com/...t_cabaret.asp#

Charo Bravo! tickets for Friday night: http://www.tripres.com


I have also taken into consideration a "party" from another board... and I tried to keep the dates as far apart as possible so that people could attend both.... only problem is the other weekends in Vegas are packed due to conventions and environmental issues...

Vegas DO website is ONLINE
http://home.earthlink.net/~lasvegasdo

-Nate



[This message has been edited by UAPremierExec (edited 09-06-2002).]

oh, now you're tempting me. If you're going skydiving, I'm there. I should finish my class-A license (solo skydiving) this weekend and will try to work on getting some jumps over the next couple of months...

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- Sameer

"Didn't we just leave this party?"
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I'd be interested in a Las Vegas gathering. The Lake Mead cruise sounds fun, though I'd have to pass on the sky diving.

Nate,

I'll be glad to help. I'm not sure I'll still be living here in October, but if not I'll make it back.

As for jumping out of a plane...

Freefaller12k http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Actually Las Vegas really appeals to me (attened UNLV at one time) and I'll try and block out. Not much of a gambler but all the things to do around there is great. Good idea and October starts to cool things down.

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[This message has been edited by lisamcgu (edited 07-21-2002).]

Put me in as a maybe. we would be 2. Would do lake mead, but not sky dive.

If rbernheim and his lovely wife are going, count me in!! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

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Please add me to the list of probable attendees, as two, for events on Saturday afternoon and evening. Thanks!

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I'm putting this in my diary -
Lake Mead - yes




[This message has been edited by RDY3238 (edited 06-11-2002).]

I would guess he was trying to link to Park Place properties http://www.parkplace.com/home2.html

They own Bally's, Paris, Flamingo, Caesars and Hilton in Vegas. You can get Hilton credits at any of them.

Apart from Caesars Palace.

Sounds like fun! Put me down as an attendee.
bowdenj

check out the website!

http://home.earthlink.net/~lasvegasdo

-nate

Nate,

Nice website...

You might want to spell Randy's last name properly... Petersen.

William

Las Vegas? Flyertalk? My two greatest temptations in the world together at last. Color me confirmed.

Hmmmmm....

1 month after my double RTW and 2 months after the last FT do...

I think I might have to start planning this one!

SKY DIVING...coun't me in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

It's possible! Please keep me informed!

JP

What a great idea!
Please add me to the "Maybe" list for everything except the skydiving.

Great idea, fantastic website & organisation!!!

I ask some of my fellow german/european FT'ers - maybe we could even arrange a 'european delegation'... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif
And spend you a cold german beer somewhere in Vegas...

Do you think the UA discount will also be good for international flights?

I'll see what I can do in terms of an international discount on United.

UA Sales rep confirmed she will be on the dinner cruise....

I'm working on getting sales reps from National, America West, Delta, LH, Hertz, Alamo/National, Starwood, and Marriott to try to come. Be NICE to these people if they come, as it's on their own time!!!!

:-)

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10% off United and National contracts have been signed... booking info is on the website....

http://home.earthlink.net/~lasvegasdo

The United contract requires you book 60 days out to get 10% off, otherwise it's just 5% off *any* published fare..

-n

Nate, add me to the list of attendee's. And if you need help with any organizing, let me know. Mike in Green Valley

Mike, depending on how large this gets, I need to get at least 50 people on the dinner cruise in order to make it work. That's where I need help, also co-hosting it and making sure we get set up w/ Bally/Paris.

The room block dropped to 30 @ Ballys and 20 @ Paris. Room reservations must be made ASAP by calling 800 7Ballys, ask for Room Res, and tell them you are here w/ FlyerTalk. On the 5th of September, I'm releasing our room block to an online travel agency to sell.... so after that, everyone is on their own for rooms, and it's NOT cheap that weekend.... (unless you stay at a Stations Casino).

-nate

I'll be in town for a tradeshow I think on 10/6, so pencil me down as a late maybe arriving 10/5.

Lufthansa Sales rep just confirmed...

she will be attending the Lake Mead Dinner Cruise with the United Air Lines Sales Rep.

They both will be bringing goodies :-)

I'm going to try to get American and America West to come out if they can...

-nate

Put me down for 2.

Yes to Lake Mead

No to sky diving.

I went skydiving on my 19th birthday. It was one of the best experiences in my life. I highly recommend it. The only reason I am not going is because I have sciatica.

But I definetly want to go to the drop zone and watch.

However, you might be able to change my mind.

Carnival Cruise sales rep just confirmed... so far we have:

Lufthansa
United
Carnival

in terms of companies sponsoring the FlyerTalk Las Vegas DO and bringing freebies :-)

UAPremExec -

This sounds like alot of fun and your website is great. I've always read about FT DO's but never attended - they sound like so much fun. I am addicted to FT. I'll think about attending and get back to you when I know for sure.

US1@ORF

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US-CP; UA PE; Hilton Gold VIP; Crowne Plaza Gold

Whoa! This thread has certainly picked up.

I'll been told I have cabana privileges at a friend's house out there, so I won't need a hotel but, if I can convince my friend to accompany me on the dinner cruise, maybe I'll be helping to get that attendee list up to 150, like so we can score the buffet http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Too fun, I can't wait - thanks UAPremierExec for planning such a varied, great time http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Lisa,

I figure on about 50 coming from the LA basin once things get closer to the time... most people don't RSVP for a DO until about 4 to 6 weeks out, and if Randy does show, I figure that will pretty much pack the dinner cruise :-)

(as if the idea of free ugprades or tickets on UA or LH isn't enough to convince the Star Alliance gang.. heh)

Btw, to get the "Free stuff" from LH/UA, they're gonna do a game, not sure what, but it will require some participation.... :-)

-nate

Gosh, do you think there might be prizes for those who know the least or, rather, are One Worlders?

By the way, did I hear free upgrades?

no word from my AA sales rep yet http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif

-nate

While this weekend sounds fun, I'm going to have to drop out. I have another commitment for that weekend.

Unfortunately, i won't be able to attend that weekend.

Have a fun time! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif