Showing posts with label Las Vegas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Las Vegas. Show all posts

Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Las Vegas Premium Outlet North

Going to this outlet mall when in Las Vegas for holiday is very convenient.
Public transport (bus) is easily accessible from various part of the strip.

We were staying at New York New York and the bus stop is just opposite the hotel in front of MGM. We started off at about 10am and purchased tickets the vending machine at the bus stop. It was USD8/pax for a 24-hour all access pass. We didn't have to wait too long for the North-bound bus to arrive. The bus was a bit crowded with a mix of tourists and locals. We spotted some who didn't purchase tickets on the bus too. About half way through the journey, a conductor boarded the bus checking all tickets, those who took a free ride were very alert and alighted before the conductor reached them. The bus went through the major hotels along the strip before reaching the mall.
It was a very simple ride, though if you take a cab, it will be faster minus the stops and indirect route.

The North Bound and South Bound Routes
The RTC Transit ticket



At the Nike Factory Store


Part of our loots

We even bought a luggage because one of ours broke-down in Tokyo en-route here


The return bus stop is just opposite the place where we alight

Total "damages" for one day :)


The weather was good, sunny and not humid. Do bring water as it is expensive to buy from vending machine. There is a food court within the mall. We had lunch there in between shopping.

Monday, 14 October 2013

Las Vegas Day 1

Yet another sunny day, we are lucky!

Las Vegas is totally a different world from Tokyo. It is very vibrant but people are like zombies & service sucks. Or rather I must say there is no service at all. NYNY hotel is very old, rundown and poor in facilities.


Once u stepped into the hotel main lobby, there is no single window where u get to see outside. You have no idea if it is day or night. Like a typical casino place, the gaming machines are all around you. It is not suitable for kids.
Many people came to the city of sin, for one reason or another. From shopping, gambling, entertainment to Grand Canyon!

'What happens on Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas'
But I will still blog about my experience.

The best thing we can take away from Las Vegas is really the Grand Canyon. It was an awesome road trip.