You better be active in searching for your late spring and summer air fares. With the additional costs for fuel, extra luggage and even some seats. Yes, USAIR is going to attempt to collect fees for some window and aisle seats on many of it's flights. The prices are changing daily, but I am not finding anymore low fares, at minimum from Pittsburgh. I find the fares on the air line websites are generally better or about the same as the discount travel sites. But bargains and deals are often not widely publicized, you have to keep looking.

Hopefully the hotel rooms in Las Vegas will be lower this summer to help lower the travel costs. I have found many decent room rates alalert for the summer months. Many at the Flamingo, Harrah's, Las Vegas Hilton, Imperial Palace, Luxor, and Monte Carlo. You can also find decent rates at the MGM, Mirage, and Ballys. The high end places like Caesars and Bellagio still holding out for the big spenders. So, just like managing your gambling bankroll, you need to manage your travel expenses. Save that money on travel for more fun in Vegas!!!

If your a slot club member, check with the hotels to see what offers and money saving deals you have available. Saving you money on your room, shopping, restaurants and shows. Take advantage of what you can, you earned it with your time and money!!

For me, making separate reservations for air fare and hotel is the minimum expensive way. I usually make my reservations on the USAIR website. For the hotel, I check all the offers I receive and in the mail and online and go where I have the best deal. For others, it may be best to make a combo hotel and flight discount together. Just keep looking, generally a decent offer is there to be found!!

Prices from $79 a night. INCLUDES: 2 FREE Buffet Breakfasts 50% off show tickets - select from ICE, The Show from Russia, Crazy Girls, La Cage or Riviera Comedy Club Free Room Upgrade - based on availability at check in Spa Discounts of up to 30% $20 of FREE Slot Play -when you play $50 Free Pool Entertainment every Thursday thcoarse June [...]

MGM Grand Summerfest with rates as low as $89/night. Offer good for Memorial Day Weekend. * Two (2) Free Admissions to Studio 54 or Tabu * $35 Activity Credit towards dining or entertainment * 15% off Spa Services * $50 Upgrade to Celebrity Spa Suite or Hollywood Suite (based upon availability at check in) Promotion Runs: April 24, 2008 - September 30, 2008 Offer Expires: May 15, 2008

The Beach. Your reason to visit the desert this summer. With eleven recently renovated acres of sun-soaked bliss, The Beach at Mandalay Bay is the ultimate summer indulgence. Take in a pool party or make one of your own at the only air-conditioned, waterfront poolside gambling in the city. SPF-109 Summer Offer Rates from $109.99 which includes: - Fly Back Free Certificates* - Suite Upgrade from $30 (available at check-in) - $20 in Sand Dollars (credit to be used at the beach) - $10 in FREEPLAY or Blackjack Bet to play in the Beachside Casino - 2-for-1 House of Blues Breakfast - $300 Saving Certificates to Mandalay Place Promotion Runs: April 24, 2008 - September 4, 2008 Offer Expires: September 4, 2008 SPF-129 Summer Offer Rates from $129.99 which includes: - $500 Travel Gift Card* - Suite Upgrade from $30 (available at check-in) - $50 off cabana rental (Monday – Thursday) - $10 in FREEPLAY or Blackjack Bet to play in the Beachside Casino - VIP (early) pool access - Complimentary access to Moorea Beach (Monday – Thursday) - Complimentary access to Mix Lounge - $300 Saving Certificates to Mandalay Place Promotion Runs: April 24, 2008 - September 4, 2008 Offer Expires: September 4, 2008 SPF-159 Summer Offer Rates from $159.99 which includes: ·$500 Travel Gift Card* ·Suite Upgrade from $30 (available at check-in) ·$100 off cabana rental (Monday – Thursday) ·$10 in FREEPLAY or Blackjack Bet to play in the Beachside Casino ·VIP (early) pool access ·Complimentary access to Moorea Beach (Monday – Thursday) ·Complimentary access to Mix Lounge ·Two Complimentary Spa and Fitness Passes ·$300 Saving Certificates to Mandalay Place Promotion Runs: April 24, 2008 - September 4, 2008 Offer Expires: September 4, 2008

Luxor On-line Offer On select calendar dates treat yourself to: • One $30.00 Food Dining Credit ($20.00 for Fusia, $10.00 for the Pyramid Cafe)* • One $10.00 Beverage Credit at Aurora Bar* • One 2 for 1 admission to The Spa at Luxor* • 50% off the normal suite upgrade charge (Pyramid Spa and Tower Luxury Suite). Based on availability* • $10.00 in Free Play for New Player Club Members* *Amenities are one time use only based on double occupancy. Guests must be 21 or older to reserve this offer. Please view available dates for this offer. Promotion Runs: April 23, 2008 - August 1, 2008 Offer Expires: May 7, 2008

Explore 20% off room rates in Las Vegas May Offer Book NOW and receive 10% off each night you stay in any of our gorgeous rooms or suites. Also included: -$10 Starbucks Credit -$10 FREE PLAY Promotion Runs: May 1, 2008 - May 26, 2008 Offer Expires: May 23, 2008 June Offer Book your stay for June and receive 15% off each night you stay in any of our gorgeous rooms or suites. Also includes: - $10 Starbucks Credit - $10 Free Play Promotion Runs: June 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008 Offer Expires: May 23, 2008 July - December Offer Book your stay for July thcoarse December and receive 20% off each night you stay in any of our gorgeous rooms or suites. Also receive a 5th Avenue coupon booklet which includes: - 2 Welcome Cocktails - 2 for 1 Il Fornaio Breakfast - $15 Off a Spa Treatment - 2 for 1 Roller Coaster Pass Promotion Runs: July 1, 2008 - December 21, 2008 Offer Expires: May 23, 2008

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Evert spent a trip to Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay hotel? Then you surely know what I am talking about when I say the swimming pool complex is simply great. The Mandalay Bay complex features three big pools and a lazy river that are spread thcoarse an area of 11 acres. The swimming pool complex at the hotel is themed on a beach environment, which you will find very appealing as a little “tropical escape” from the city during the hot summer season of Las Vegas. At night though, it gets even better. After the fun of the day is over, the swimming pool complex at Mandalay Bay hotel is turned into a nightclub. There you will be able to experience the latest in music and partying, right next to the water!

In March I went to a rock concert at the House of Blues in the Mandalay Bay. I went to see the band "the Black Summer Crush". They are from the Los Angeles area. They opened the night with the band "Candlebox" the headliner act. The Crush concert was excellent!! They really rocked and played very well. They have a very good lead singer in Thomas Flowers, a very good hard rock voice! With their songs "I want more, Lucky Girl, Angel and Between the Lines", the house was a rockin! All the band members performed very well and really enjoyed playing for the audience. I am looking forward to their first cd coming out later this spring or early summer! I hope everyone will take a listen to their music!! I traveled 2,000 miles just to hear them play at the HOB, it was worth the trip!!!

The House of Blues has a very nice venue. The stage area is small but not cramped. You can stand just a few feet from the stage if your down on the floor area. I was about fifteen feet from the stage, it was loud, but not too loud. A very good small club atmosphere. And the decorations for the concert area continue with the House of Blues motif. The prices for many of the shows here are a good value. Three bands for $36.00 is not band! If your looking for some live music next time your in Las Vegas, take a look at the House of Blues. They do have blues and many rock bands performing there. A very good variety. And of course, you can also get a good meal there before or after the show!!

Keep the blues a rockin!!!!!

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