I love to travel with my husband, he’s the yin to my yang when it comes to exploring new places or heading back to familiar locations we know and love. Next month we are taking a long weekend together and heading to Las Vegas. We’ve been there a few times, but only once alone without the kids. It’s a different world when you can explore as a couple, go to bed and rise when you want, eat and drink to your heart’s content, and just enjoy being adults!
This time around, one of the spots we’re staying is the JW Marriott Resort and Spa. Marriott International is a leading hospitality company with over 3,800 properties in over 74 countries and territories around the world. It’s a brand we know and trust and even though it’s a drive from the Strip, we love their great rates, we’ve gotten the rate that includes breakfast, and are looking forward to comfort as well as the spa treatment I’m going to indulge in!
So what does my hubby like to do? He’s big into comedy and just today I purchased tickets for Penn and Teller off of Travelzoo.com at 40% off the going rate! It’s going to be his Christmas present, so I’m thrilled to include something he loves and he’ll be proud I found such a great deal!
Last year when we visited we utilized the Deuce bus system about the Strip and it was really economical and easier than walking from one end to the other. This time around we’re renting a car from the airport. Renting through our airline loyalty program, we got a great deal and we accumulate points to use for future flights! My husband is big on exploring so he’s already planned a 5 hour round-trip drive to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.
One other thing that we do to combine “dinner and a show” is sit outside on the Strip and people watch. Sounds silly, but last year we dined alfresco, enjoyed a great meal, and watched people clad in costume, newlyweds, bachelorette/bachelor party groups, and more stroll by and their antics can often be priceless!
For even more travel-hacking tips to save on your next trip, check out Las Vegas on a Budget – An infographic by the team at Marriott Las Vegas Hotels:
I love the ideas in the Infographic, especially that Fremont Street has lower minimums at the casino tables! With our rental car, driving over won’t be too tough. A trip to Vegas can be so fun and affordable if you plan ahead!
Do you have a Las Vegas travel trip to add? Let me know in the comments!
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I love Vegas. I love the Strip, the best restaurants, fun shows and being pampered.
I’ve only ever driven through Vegas. Never stayed there. But it’s great to know you can actually enjoy a holiday there without spending a fortune!
I haven’t been to Vegas, but these are great tips. There is just so much to do, it is nice to be able to take advantage of what there is to offer and getting more out of your money.
I have never been to Vegas…or anywhere near Vegas. But I would love to go one day!
I’ve always wanted to go to Vegas. This is great info to use as a resource if I ever do make it there.
I have a few friends and family members that live here so I really need to check this out more and make it into a vacation.
These are great tips. I blew so much money the last time I was there.
these are great tips! thanks for sharing!
Those are great tips. I am so jealous! I have never been to Las Vegas. Cannot wait to go some day.
If I were going to Vegas this is great information. Maybe one day. It’s on the list of “to do”.
love the Marriott – just stayed there last weekend!
I have family in Las Vegas and there’s plenty to do all around town and lots for free too–you have some great tips in your post–thanks for sharing
I can see how there would be excellent people watching entertainment in Vegas. I’m going to make a point of that next time. 😉
i’ve never been near vegas, but it looks like a lot of fun- always something to do and people to watch!
I’ve never been to Vegas but I’d love to go some day… it sounds so fun!
I am a marriott only girl….We have had nothing but good experiences at the Marriotts we have stayed at. Thanks for sharing the Las Vegas property with us.
I have a friend who insists Marriot off-strip is the way to go. I’m sold!
My in-laws have been wanting to take a honeymoon to vegas for the last few years and it just hasn’t worked out for them. I’ll be sure to show them this though for their dream board 🙂
Hubby and I have been dying to go to Las Vegas.
I so want to see Las Vegas. Never been but want to! I want to go to take lots of neat pictures.
i never knew about the taxi versus bus thing. Thanks!
Never been to Vegas,but have always wanted too,its on my bucket list,,some good points to know,,thanks