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> From: "Patrick Draine" <patrickdraine at gmail.com>
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> Internet is $14 a day and exercise complex
> ("Spa") is $23 a day. Hmmm maybe cheaper to buy some weights at a
> Sports Authority? High temp for the week may be 105 degrees! Ambling
> around at dawn may be my best bet. Later . . .
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That's ridiculous that Ballys is charging for internet service and spa
privileges at a time when Las Vegas is struggling with tourism. Steve Wynn,
one of the big millionaire moguls here who owns and operates several of the
big resorts, recognized that this was a bad idea and recently announced that
HIS hotels would not be charging for things like that. Very smart.
As far as internet is concerned, bring a notebook if you have one. You
will find many free wifi hot spots. Doing a 5 minute google search I
located the following and this list is probably very incomplete. Many of
these are a short walk from Bally's.
Aladdin hotel - Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Miracle mile shopping area
Fashion Show Mall - Saks Fifth Avenue
Las Vegas Convention Center - monorail station
Las Vegas Hilton - Fortuna Coffee/Wine Bar
Venetian - Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Palms - Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
RIO Hotel & Casino - Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Fitzgerald Casino - Krispy Kreme
Main Street Station Hotel Lobby
Sugar & Ice - Wynn Esplanade Shops
Terrace Pointe Cafe - Wynn
Kahunaville Island Restaurant - Treasure Island
McDonald's - near MGM and Casino Royale
New York, NY - ESPN Zone
Denny's - near Casino Royale
Apple Store - Fashion Show Mall, (on the strip)
Planet Hollywood Hotel - Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Kahunaville Island Restaurant - Treasure Island
Hilton Grand Vacation Club
Betty's Diner - Imperial Place
The UPS Store - (on the strip at 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd)
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas (this is physically attached to the Mandalay
Bay)
I don't think Bally's has a pool but you could possibly sneak in at another
hotel. When I first moved here my wife and I sneaked into the resort pool
at the Tropicana on a particularly hot day. No one even took a second look
at us, we strolled right it. On our way in we stole towels off a maid's
cart, (Yes, we returned them). I'm not sure about exercise or spa
facilities.
Speaking of spa, if you really want to treat yourself to something special,
(or your spouse, or both of you), take a little time out and visit the Green
Valley Spa located at the Green Valley Ranch hotel/casino, (about 15 minutes
by taxi). They will pamper every inch of your body with an INCREDIBLE hour
massage. Then you have full privileges to the rest of the facility, (sauna,
hot tub, whatever), for as long as you want. They make you feel very
important. Don't be shy, you're SUPPOSED to be naked on the table, (but
they use a sheet). They will be very professional but don't waste the
experience, ask for one of their very nice female masseuses! (Who wants to
be pampered like this and waste it all with some guy?) It's a bit pricey,
about $100, but I PROMISE you, (I promise, promise, promise), when you walk
out you will feel completely refreshed, 15 years younger, and know that
every single penny was worth it. Your wife will shower you with kisses if
she comes along.
See ya when ya get here!!
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