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Vegas Fall Sprawl Home > Vegas Travel Tips
Vegas Travel Tips
In preparation for the IBS Fall Sprawl, our fabulous Vegas board members have put together some helpful tips that will hopefully help you and your family when traveling to Vegas or any other destination! Please keep in mind that not all travel tips are listed here. You can view the submitted tips in their entirety in the Travel Tips thread on the Las Vegas Message Board.
If you have a travel tip that you think should be here, please email the Vegas Divas.
"To carry Acacia with you, an empty plastic film canister works well. I tested this to see how much acacia it holds. It holds 2 TABLESPOONS. This may be enough for a day for some folks, or like me, one canister before a meal. I also tested the little metal containers that diebetic test strips come in and they hold the same amount. (Hubby is saving them up for me.) Of course if you use a different dry powder SFS like Citrucel, Benefiber or Metamucil the same applies.
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I think this is a fantastic travel tip that I intend to use when I'd rather have the powder instead of the pills..which are costly when you take 4-8 at a time. Then again when Heather gets her acacia pills on the market, we won't have to worry about take-along canisters!!! Yeah Heather!" - submitted by Kandee
"Yeah, my best travel tip that I came up with long before I knew I had IBS is actually IBS - safe if you can tolerate peanut butter. I never travel without a peanut butter rollup or two in my purse. That's a flour tortilla (you could substitute a rice cake or corn tortilla also) spread with about 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter, rolled up like a cigar and stuck in a baggie. Take two on the plane, one to eat and one for emergencies. Plus, just pack the tortillas and a jar of peanut butter in your suitcase and make one every morning at the hotel and stick it in a baggie in your fanny pack. That way if a meal gets delayed and you start getting iffy you can pop an equalactin and eat a pb rollup and it'll save your life!! Just ask my DH! He's seen me gone from wilted or panicked to AHHHH more than I care to count!! In a pinch those peanut butter crackers from newsstands will do for nonGF folks." - submitted by Laura Sue
"In my quest to find hotel rooms, I've found that not one of them, when listing the amenities, has a coffee pot/coffee in your room. Not that I want the coffee but the hot water would be nice for tea. There may be a couple reasons for this. One, added expense. The other is they want you to use room service, and three possible fire. Just thought I'd let you know in case you want to stick a travel one in your suitcase.
BTW, if you do, hide it when not in the room. Last time at the Paris the bell hop that bought up my bags told me that if a maid sees one she is to report it and it will be taken away from you." - submitted by Kandee
"The most comfortable walking shoes you own. Never mind those cute sandles. Save them for the nights out. Day time means walking!" - submitted by Tammy (fitfor40)
"Bring along soft, comfortable shoes! You'll be glad you did. The resorts are huge and there is so much to see and do. Even with all of the trams, shuttle buses, limos, and taxis, you will do a lot of walking and nothing will dampen a good time faster than sore, blistered feet. Plan ahead. If you don't have a decent pair of soft, comfortable shoes and you need to buy a pair, do so several weeks before your trip and wear them frequently so they get "broken in". If you're not used to doing a lot of walking, you may also want to bring along some foot powder to help keep your feet dry and reduce chafing." - submitted by Kandee
"Along with comfortable walking shoes, wear comfy clothes. Be carefull about some skirts, it can get pretty breezy along the strip." - submitted by leslierf
"Before waiting in line to eat at a buffet, you might want to check out what they serve. Some of the really cheap buffets just serve deep fried high fat items. I have discovered that the Buffets at Excaliber and Circus Circus have almost nothing that is IBS safe. The MGM, Mirage, Treasure Island, and Orleans buffets all have good choices, from grilled fish, shrimp,grilled and baked chicken, fresh baked rolls, and some even have plain white rice as a SF base." - submitted by leslierf
"Lines can be quite long at some buffets, especially on weekends, so be prepared for a wait. The busiest period is from 5 pm to 7 pm. Most dinner buffets start at 4 pm or 4:30 pm and go until at least 9 pm so going a little earlier or later may reduce your wait time. In addition, if you've been playing at one of the resort's casino tables for an hour or more prior to heading to the buffet, you can ask the floor man or pit boss if you qualify for a "buffet line pass" as a comp. This line pass will allow you to go directly to the front of the line, bypassing the wait." - submitted by Kandee
"The fanny pack is perfect for Vegas! but be sure to keep cash and room keys safe. I break up the cash that I plan to spend that day into several different pockets and places on my person. Keep your credit cards out of your purse and on your person as well." - submitted by leslierf
"I have two suggestions. The first is a computerized packing list organized into categories that you can use to make sure you don't forget anything. The second is to have a toiletries kit packed all the time with extras or small travel sizes of your usual products. Then all you have to do is throw your makeup in at the last minute and you're packed!
Oh, thought of two more!! Coordinate your outfits. Two days before the trip, lay out everything on your bed that MIGHT work, then pick out the things that work best together, whittle it down until you can do the trip with the least number of clothes possible. And finally, your three most favorite shopping sites should now become Travelsmith, Magellans and Norm Thompson. Great wrinkle free but smart and professional looking clothes and great luggage and travel accessories." - submitted by Laura Sue
"Re: tips for flying, the biggest one is to remember that they don't feed you anymore!! Bring food or plan to buy in the terminal, there's lots of food stands now usually with lots of healthy choices like bagels, sandwiches, yogurt (unfortunately real not soy), salads with lots of goodies on them that you could pick off and eat with the bagel, etc. Of course airports also usually have at least one Cinnabon shop -- DONT GO THERE!!!! Be afraid, be VERY afraid!!!!! he he" - submitted by Laura Sue
"Things are little different in Canada, but fairly similar after 9-11 so I thought I'd give some tips, although these will tend to vary with different airlines.
First off, double check all times, flight numbers, dates, airlines and what terminal you're going to. If you are not 100% sure, call your airline. It's better to sound kinda silly asking to confirm the flight number, then look silly showing up for the wrong flight.
Bring photo ID with you and have it easily accesible while checking in, you will get asked for it. If travelling with children, make sure you have..." (continued here) - submitted by Jame (JBI)
"One more airport security tip I found out the hard way. Most leather shoes have a metal shank in them so take them off before going through the metal detector. You could be delayed a long time waiting to be searched all for a pair of shoes. I always take my shoes off now even if they are not leather." - submitted by Tammy (fitfor40)
"You should always bring along a photo ID with your current address and something with your name and social security number on it. The IRS requires the casinos to get this information if you hit a jackpot at a machine or do extremely well at the tables. However, don't carry the document bearing your social security number around with you. If your name, address, and SSN fall into the wrong hands you could become the victim of "credit identity theft". (You shouldn't carry your Social Security card in your wallet or purse at all anymore because this applies everywhere, not just Las Vegas. Also check any health insurance cards or school IDs you may have in your wallet. They also often have your SSN on it.) Leave your SSN document in your room, locked in your suitcase. If you do hit it big, the casino will be glad to hold onto your winnings while you go back to your room to get the document." - submitted by Kandee
"Smut Peddlers. At various places on the sidewalks along the Strip you will encounter people working for an advertising service trying to hand you brochures and cards which advertise escort services, "massage" parlors, and other sexually-oriented services. The owners of these advertising services have defeated every legal attempt by the city of Las Vegas to stop..." (continued here) - submitted by Kandee
"Tipping. Customer service positions are historically low-paying jobs and Las Vegas is no exception. The people you interact with count on tips for a decent living so don't forget them while you're on your trip. They often get stiffed or are treated rudely when people take their lousy luck out on them. I generally tip as follows:" (continued here) - submitted by Kandee
"Just so no one panics when they have to get from the airport to their hotel I'm glad to report that:
1. Airport shuttles are plentiful and leave every 15 minutes from the terminals.........the shuttle pick up spots are easy to spot, right when you come outside from baggage claim, and 2. They're cheap...........To most hotels on the strip the fee is $4.50 to $5.50...and more if going downtown or off the strip. (Of course you'll want to tip the driver a buck or 2.) There are a couple different shuttle services but I can't seem to tell much difference between them. The major hotel/casinos have shuttle pick up when you're ready to leave, often picking up every 30 minutes.
Hope this helps so no one thinks they HAVE to take an expensive cab to their hotel...........and BTW, one shuttle service also runs a limo service and often will use their limos to act as shuttle service. If a good number of you are all going to the same hotel (can't remember the number of riders required) and you request a limo from this shuttle service you'll get it , no extra charge." - submitted by Kandee
"Everytime I've been to Vegas I've seen a show. To me, personally a trip to Vegas was NEVER complete without seeing a show.............but.........the prices are often inflated (unlike yesteryear) so I can't afford the front row seats. If I pack a tiny pair of good binoculars and take them with me to the show, it doesn't matter what seat I end up with. Even sitting in the nose bleed section is ok as long as I have my binoculars. It makes it feel like I'm right up front!!!
I didn't try this when I was in Vegas last time, but was going to, since the place you get the tickets is easy to get to. It's called Tix4Tonight and it is a tiny place that sells tickets to all the main shows in Vegas for half price off the box office price. You have to buy them on the same day the show is, and the place doesn't open until noon where you get them. It's located On the "Strip" at Harmon, next to the Harley-Davidson Cafe. (I think it's right across the street from the Stardust Hotel) Phone is 877/849-4868.
Obviously the major hotel/casinos can predict how many extra tickets they will have that day and sell them this way, so they don't have empty seats. Since many of the shows can get quite expensive this might be a nice route to try since we are all on a budget." - submitted by Kandee
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