Contest -- Tell Insider Viewpoint About Your Dream
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(Contest started October 26, 2003 and ended November 30, 2003) |
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It has always been a dream/fantasy of mine to stay in one
of the newer mega hotels in a suite w/ a great view of the strip and have
room service deliver breakfast to us each morning with coffee. I have
always wanted to have a limousine take us around for an evening and also
to drive us up to the mountains for dinner at a nice restaurant. It would
also be a dream vacation to have a couple hours at the hotel spa, getting
a makeover and massage, then be given spending money at the hotel shops.
We love to gamble so, of course, there would be plenty of that between.
Being a full time mom and part time realtor with a husband who works an
average of 60 hours per week, any break is a dream but these are some of
my own dream ideas. Janine Flick Hamilton, OH
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I would love to be able to win a trip to Vegas and
hopefully be able to spend at least one night at the Bellagio. It would
make me feel like a queen, even if it was only for one night. Marilyn
Baron Pawtucket, RI
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I just recently took a trip to Las Vegas, but I wasn't
able to do everything I wanted, so my dream Las Vegas trip would be: To
travel via American Airlines and stay at the Venetian Hotel for five
nights. To eat grass-fed steak at Craftsteak at the MGM Grand. To eat at
the Spice Market buffet again, and also at Todai in the Desert Passage. To
visit the Rio casino, to go to the Star Trek experience, to see the
Fremont Street experience, to see Cirque Du Soleil's "O", and to
explore the Caesars Palace forum shops. L. M. Cooney
Berkeley, CA
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Actually, it already happened, but I would love to do it
again. My wife and I had the opportunity to have a vacation in Sedona,
Arizona which is a lovely place with magnificent scenery, and since Las
Vegas (means "the Meadows") in Spanish, was within driving
distance, we decided to fly into Las Vegas, spend 3 nights, and hopefully
not too much money-and drive to Sedona in our rental car. The whole
trip was wonderful. My wife won a little money at the slots which paid for
our trip to lake Mead and Hoover dam. And the scenery was magnificent. The
strip in Las Vegas was incredible. I loved the weather-the weather channel
forecast for the next 5 days were all above 100 degrees. The people who
worked there were so friendly, and courteous to us at all times and
places. I was told that it was a pure chance that we were able to book
into Sedona, and it probably won't happen again. But I would like to see
more of our west (we are from Pennsylvania) perhaps some other city close
to Las Vega. So, we could do it all over again We've already had our dream
trip to Las Vegas, but what did Frank Sinatra say about "The Second
Time Around"? Thomas
Moffitt Elysburg, PA
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Fly in on Wednesday. Go to a Palace Casino for lunch and
some gambling. Then head over to the Gold Coast for gambling, the T-Bone
Steak Special dinner and some drunken bowling. Then off to Cheetah's for
some very touchy lap dances from Eastern European women. On Thursday it
would be over to the Imperial Palace and Harrah's to gamble and drink Mai
Tai's. Friday would be spent in Old Vegas gambling at the Golden Nugget
while drinking double digit Long Island Iced Teas and then at Binions for
two deck black-jack. The day is topped off with a fantastic Pastrami
Sandwich at the Binions Sports Book Deli. Then Saturday and Sunday I would
spend in the sports books (Stardust, Caesar's, Bellagio) watching
football. I am a simple man, that is my dream Vegas Vacation. Stephen
Medeiros Braintree, MA
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Would be to stay in one of the
beautiful hotels in the honeymoon suite. Enjoy everything a spy has to
offer I have never been to one. Eat delicious food in a fine restaurant.
See Celine Dion show. Darlynne Maxwell Ladysmith BC
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We have been to Las Vegas many times with our children and
have always enjoyed our time there. However, my husband and I would love
to experience Vegas as two adult people with only us to worry about. like
not having to go back to the room at 9pm. But, staying out all night and
just enjoying each others company and holding hands again; Just doing
things on a whim. Shannon
Minto El Paso, TX
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Hello, my dream vacation in Las Vegas actually came true.
In 1999 my wife and I along with two brothers and their wives spent a week
at the Stratosphere. Besides winning which is always nice, I had the
chance to live a fantasy. At the Lady Luck while watching Stars of the
Strip, I was selected to come up on stage with two others. It turned out
to be an Elvis impersonator. What a shot, me, an Elvis fan since '56. Not
only did I win, people in the casino were coming up to me saying you were
great. Even the father of the performers, Mr. Walker, came to me and said
if you ever want to try it for real, give us a call. Now,4 years later I
entertain at weddings parties, and dances. My dream came true.
Augie Calling Meriden, CT
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The best Las Vegas vacation possible for me would have to
be sitting front and center for Celine Dion's A New Day. That would be
sublime. I also would LOVE to see all the different buildings, I'm kind a
nutty about unusual styled buildings. Hitting the big one on the slot
machine wouldn't be half bad either. Susan Hopson Marion,
NC
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Dream Vacation would be my wedding anniversary. We were
married there 3 years ago in March. We stayed at the Luxor which was an ok
hotel, but when I saw the Bellagio, I wished I was able to get us one of
the best suites they had for something special for the two of us. We
didn't really get to see much because we had both our families there and
all we really did was gamble. But this time I would love to give her
something special to remember Las Vegas by. The Light show on Freemont
street was awesome. Everything I saw after we got back on the shows they
have on TV, makes me want to go back. Things have been tough for us. We
are just getting back on our feet from being too far into debt. I would
just like to surprise her with one beautiful thing like this. thank you
for your time to read this. Edward
Ratliff Sterling Heights, MI
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The first-class attendant smiles as he hands me the Mimosa
ordered only seconds earlier. As I sip the delicious concoction, my mind
spins with the excitement of all I will do and see in the following days.
Las Vegas here I come! The limo driver has retrieved my bags and
smiles as he greets me and hands me a $10,000 prepaid purchase-card for
use during my stay. The limo’s plush interior is only a hint of the
exquisite suite that awaits me. Stocked with designer clothes (in my
size), toiletries, hair and makeup products, I am stunned by the beauty
and elegant design. A note informs me that I need only ring the spa for
manicures, pedicures, massages, hair and makeup design. I feel more
beautiful than ever before as my friendly, gorgeous host shows me Las
Vegas night-life in a convertible Ferrari stocked with VIP passes to
choice shows. After taking in a water show, a comedy show and a midnight
stroll down the strip, I am smiling and relaxed as sleep arrives on my
first night. Each morning begins with a mini-buffet arriving in my suite
and professional designers for my hair and face. Off-road tours in a
Hummer, a helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon, a rafting trip down the
rapids, and speeding around the Motor Speedway with a real race-car driver
to advise me fill each day with adventure. The evening parties, shopping,
shows and gambling are fabulous and the limo is always handy to take
purchases and winnings to my securely protected suite or to deliver me and
my friends to the destination of my choice. VIP seats are provided at
every stop. Each night my dreams are filled with new friends,
roller-coasters, wave pools, white tigers, musicians, dancers, and
entertainers. I love Las Vegas! Angela Corrigan
Paris, TX
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I
would like to take my husband to Vegas for a honeymoon. we have been
married for 25 years and to stay at Mandalay Bay with room service limo
rides and champagne to see the fountains at Bellagio's do their romantic
moves. Sylvie
Butler Powell River Canada
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We took my parents to Las Vegas three years ago. my father
began to bleed from the lungs and was having a difficult time breathing.
we learned not long after that he had lung cancer. He had surgery and so
far it has not returned. He could not enjoy his first trip to Las Vegas
because he was too sick. My dream vacation would be that I could take my
kids and my parents back to Las Vegas so they could really enjoy it. He
has mentioned it several times to me in the last month. It has always been
my families favorite destination, and I would love to share that with my
dad. Stacy Dunn Port Angeles, WA
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My dream vacation would be actually a wedding-moon for me
and my fiancé. We would love to be married at Viva Las Vegas, which is
known for their awesome and romantic weddings. We would love to spend our
honeymoon at The Mandalay Bay Resort in their honeymoon suite. We have
NEVER been to Las Vegas, but we have both have fallen in love with the
idea of being married in Las Vegas and spending our honeymoon together
there. We love Vegas because of all the attractions and romantic vibe it
offers. Nicole Smith Cincinnati, OH
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My dream vacation would be that, to get to go to Las Vegas
for a vacation and eat and sleep out, gamble and see the laser light show.
I been wanting to go back to Vegas since I was at the old strip when I was
fifteen years old and I am soon to be fifty. Laura Geary
Nashua, NH.
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Las Vegas Dream Vacation would
begin with First Class airplane tickets from Cincinnati to Las Vegas
McCarren Airport for my husband, son, daughter-in-law, daughter,
son-in-law, and grandson. A limousine driver from the Venetian Hotel would
be at the airport holding up a sign with our name on it. Our bags would be
gathered and we would all be taken to a stretch limo to be whisked to the
Venetian. The driver would take us down the heart of the Strip so everyone
could get a feel for the enormity of all of the hotels. We would then be
taken to the VIP Lounge of the Venetian where we would be given the keys
to a penthouse suite overlooking the Strip. We would have adjoining rooms
for our kids and their spouses. We would have lunch prepared in our suite
by the hotel chefs. After lunch, we would all go down to the great shops
in the Venetian and get designer sunglasses to wear for our walk to the
Forum Shops at Caesars. We would then go in and out of every shop buying
anything that we want. The stores would send everything we bought back to
the hotel so we would not have to tote our goodies around with us. After
walking in a few of the hotels, we would go back and get ready for our
dinner at the Steakhouse at Circus Circus. The limo would then drive us to
our front row seats at Celine Dion's concert. The next day would be full
of sightseeing and gambling. The guys would get on the best golf course in
Vegas for 18 holes while the girls would bask in the sun around the pool
where we would sip great drinks under the cabanas served by the staff at
the hotel. Vicki
Eckstein Cincinnati, OH
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My boyfriend and I have been putting off getting married
in hopes of saving up enough money to have the wedding he thinks I have
always dreamed of. In all actuality my fantasy is to fly off to Vegas and
have a beautiful little ceremony with just the two of us to avoid all the hassle
and stress wedding planning typically causes. What would be more romantic
than spending what hopefully will be the most exciting day of my life in
what I consider to be the most exciting city in the world? I would love to
be pampered for my big day in the nicest day spy or salon then spend our
evenings in the most beautiful honeymoon suite overlooking the strip. For
the "honeymoon" part of our trip, VIP treatment at all the
hottest clubs, shows, and restaurants would be perfect. To top it off a
helicopter ride to see the Grand Canyon would make it the ultimate dream
vacation! A nice big jackpot couldn't hurt either. Shauna
Leahy St. Charles, MO
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If I get to daydream then I will do it right! My two best
friends are recent widows. Being their friend has made me privy to their
depression, sadness and also their unique strength. Both are trying to
move past the sadness and get on with their life and live it to the
fullest. What fun for these two women
if they could have a fabulous Las Vegas vacation. I am including myself in
this mix because I am the "dreamer" and I would also love to see
their faces light up! First we would start with a limo picking us up
at the airport and taking us to the Bellagio. A bottle of champagne and a
large fruit basket would be waiting in the suite. A limo ride, if needed,
to one of the premier restaurants in town would be in line for dinner.
Afterwards, we would be treated to one of the fabulous Las Vegas shows.
The next day, we would be treated to a deluxe trip to Hoover Dam with
lunch at the Hacienda Hotel and a tour of the Desert Botanical Gardens.
That night we would have a massage and facial to rejuvenate for the coming
dinner and night of gambling (some free chips and tokens thrown in). The
next day, after a leisurely breakfast in our room, we would take a limo
tour of bigger casinos (we would have a number to call when we needed the
limo so the poor driver wouldn’t have to wait!). Lunch would be served
in one of the hotel restaurants with another live Las Vegas show to treat
us that night. We would be pampered, wined and dined and treated like the
three lovely ladies we are! Marlene
Skaggs Canyon Lake, TX
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My Las Vegas dream vacation is pretty simple. I want to
live the life of the rich and famous at The Venetian. I want to stay in
the presidential suite for an entire week. To help relieve the stress of
stepping on little people, I'll need daily spa treatments at The Canyon
Ranch. Of course, every Diva's trip must include a shopping spree. I'd
like the Grand Canal shops to close their doors so I can shop in complete
privacy. After that, I'd probably hop in my limo and take a short drive to
the Fashion Show mall. No shopping experience is complete without a trip
to Saks. I'd probably end every day with a long, luxurious bath and a
glass of the finest champagne. So when does this trip begin? Antoinette
Powell Springfield, IL
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First, Our complimentary trip
will begin with a limousine picking my wife and I up at our home to take
us to the airport, where we will board the Concorde for Las Vegas. When we
arrive, we will be greeted by a professional staff who will handle our
every waking need. From the airport we will be taken (limousine) to one of
five destination hotels along the strip (Bellagio, Paris, Luxor, MGM
Grand, & Venetian) where we will spend three complimentary nights in
the finest suite of our choosing along with complimentary meals. At each
hotel we will be given $50,000.00 to enjoy any way we please. We will
renew our wedding vows in the Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio. To
celebrate we will have a nice romantic dinner then see Celine Dion in
concert (My wife loves her voice). At the end of our trip we will be taken
back to the airport where we will take a direct flight back home (1st
class seating) where the limousine will return us home. Lastly, this trip
will take place near Christmas (because I like the rodeo). In closing I
would like to say thanks for letting me express my fantasy trip to you. It
was fun. Jonathan Kua Honolulu, HI
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I am personally introduced to
every big named star in Las Vegas at the time, and asked to lunch with the
biggest named headlining star. Afterwards, I am taken with the performer
on stage and introduced to the stars huge audience as an old friend that
the performer just wanted to let the audience know. During my week there I
do have lunch with that star once again, and meanwhile I am escorted by a
performer to ALL of the Las Vegas big show productions and have a
backstage pass to most of them. I have a video camera operator film it ALL
for me from start to finish. (Ahhhh than I wake up doggoneit in my bed
once again thinking that it is time to get back to Las Vegas, as it has
been far too long, since I was last there. (Which was in fact last year,
2002!) Rich Chodkowski Carbondale, IL
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My dream, when I would come to
Las Vegas would be to finally marry my fiancé of 12 years in a little
chapel. We would be able to ride in a limo and be the guests of some
really exclusive shows. Linda Bucki Medford, WI
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My dream vacation is simple. I
would love to spend a week in Las Vegas with my family and friend at one
of the mega resorts like Bellagio or Mandalay Bay. I would love to enjoy
the spa and pools and eat a buffet everyday or maybe even several times a
day! I would love to see a show or two, any show would do (I'm not hard to
please). I would love to have enough money just to sit and play the slot
machines during the week. That is my dream vacation. Just to have fun and
enjoy Las Vegas with the people I enjoy the most. Karen
Wright Hampton, VA
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Hi, The father of my children
and I have had a terrible year with the passing of our son to the passing
of my father and I really think that we deserve this vacation we always
dreamed of going to Vegas but due to deaths hardship and lack of time we
never been able to go or afford it we have been together since we were 12
years old and were now both turning 28 and we have never won anything in
our life and this would be a dream for both of us even if we don't win
thanks for taking the time out. Shenai Williams Bronx, NY
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I would love to surprise my girlfriend with a trip to
Vegas.. she works so hard and deserves the very best. To start off . .
.all expenses paid.. first class air fare, finest hotel, in a grand
suite.. eat at all the best restaurants, take in a few shows and of course
a spa treatment for pampering.. plenty of shopping. We have talked about
getting married there so who knows. Shawn Keller Everett,
MA
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Having spent the last 9 months in Iraq, Jordan, and Qatar
in support of Iraqi Freedom, I am looking forward to coming home in the
first week of December to be with my beautiful, supporting wife. She has
sacrificed much with me being gone and my dream vacation would be to treat
her to a few days of pampering in Lovely Las Vegas. We have talked about
going many times, but something always comes up. My ideal of a dream
vacation would be to go to Vegas, check in at a hotel (nothing fancy),
spend some quality time with my wife : ), then enjoy the night life with
either a show or just to go out dancing. Of course, more quality time
after the show would be great : ) It really is time to show her how much I
truly LOVE her. Bryan Vibert Tucson, AZ
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If I ever won the lottery, I would take my wife to Las
Vegas, stay in a first class hotel Penthouse suite, buy tickets to see
Celine Dion, and set aside enough money for each of use to gamble without
any stress or worry about willing or loosing (about $1,000 for 3 days).
While the gambling money would not be a problem, I have never had enough
money for the air tickets & other extras mentioned above along with
gambling money. My wife and I will celebrate 20 years of marriage on
January 21, 2004, and this would be the most ideal wedding anniversary for
our love and ongoing commitment. David Wells Houston, TX
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Not knowing the length of the ideal vacation, I would like
to show my sons the fun kids Vegas. Somehow make all of the rides and 3D
adventures every hotel has to offer. Then see their eyes when they get to
see a buffet Vegas style. Of course, to complete the trip, I would like to
take in magic shows as the whole family would enjoy them. Vegas is the
only place we go that we do not take the twins because I am usually on a
working trip and would not be able to show them a Vegas they would
appreciate. Fred Walker Virginia Beach, VA
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After visiting Las Vegas on four different occasions and
always staying at the cheapest possible hotels and never being able to
spring for the top shows. My idea of a dream Vegas holiday would be taking
my wife of 25 years to stay at the Bellagio or Paris hotel. We would dress
up and take in the Celine Dion performance as this is my wife's favorite
singer. After the show I would take her for a romantic ride on the
gondolas then ride up the Eiffel tower to the restaurant upstairs and have
a wonderful dinner while overlooking the strip. Ron Nordin
Penticton, BC, CA
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The Dream would begin with an all expense paid vacation
for my wife and I by winning a contest. We would arrive 1st class and hit
a jackpot at the airport. Our Limo driver would be tipped well as we
arrived to unpack at our deluxe suite in Paris. Camille would hit a random
jackpot as we ambled toward the dancing fountains of Bellagio. While there
we would have a romantic kiss as the strains of the sidewalk symphony
carried us away to enjoy the panorama of Caesars Shops and sights. Our
stroll would lead to a fine luncheon in Venice and a romantic gondola
glide through the Venetian as we were entertained by street musicians. We
would play nickels, quarters ad a dollar or two and enjoy our winnings by
walking to Harrah's to visit the Sports Bar where I would place a silly
wager on the next Superbowl winner with odds of 10000 to 1. Camille would
laugh, kiss me on the cheek and we would go to pick up our tickets for
Wayne Newton Show. We'd kick back at the Frontier for happy hour at
Gilley's and have succulent ribs for dinner, then play a hand or two of
blackjack. The evening would commence with a memorable night with Wayne
and afterwards we would have coffee at the Bistro in Paris. There we would
discuss our plans for tomorrow... MGM, NYNY, Bally's.. so many
playgrounds... Because in Las Vegas, everyday is filled with opportunities
to play and dream... Bob Bonnell Baltimore, MD
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My dream has always been to see "Vegas" and my
dream is coming true in April 04. Now that I will be there my dream would
continue with the best accommodation (strip) that Vegas has to offer along
with a few world class shows and of course eating at all the best food
establishments. And all of this would be comped of course. Then to top
this off of course would be a couple of excellent tips about where the
loose slots could be found so we could have an ample amount of money to
play with while we were there as well and a fair amount to take back to
PA. Now that would really make me a happy gambler!!! Cheryl
Cramer Carlisle, PA
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I need a vacation so
bad. In April of this year I lost my right kidney and for the last 6
years I have been battling a severe kidney infection. To be perfectly
honest my dream at the moment would be to get a job without
discrimination. I was removed from the federal government due to kidney
failure which didn't seem right to me. A vacation would be wonderful but a
job would be even better. I have loved your music and would love to attend
one of your concerts but I'm sure there are others as well. I have never
attended a concert and I am 35 years old and fighting for medical
disability and retirement from the federal government. Wish you the
best. Sincerely, Michelle Lemoine
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