Winning Wednesday -- Travel to Vegas

Vegas was amazing for the food, shows, nightlife, and most of all just to look around. It is a different place that you almost feel like you are on another planet! The environment makes you feel like a beautiful millionaire!!  Vegas can easily suck you into the life of a spender and make you a night owl. It was amazing to me to try to figure out all the incredibly intellectual ways to make sure you are blissfully happy to the point where you forget you are not a beautiful millionaire!

Where I stayed:
Planet Hollywood Resort Link

Above photo is what I took from our room such an amazing view! 

I was looking online about how many different ways that Vegas tricks your mind and being there I could really tell how it can happen.  They do mess with the oxygen levels in the rooms, the floors are wacky colors/shapes so you cannot find the exit (so true), they have very beautiful people strolling around smiling at you like you are that hot too so you feel lucky, they will give you a taste of a win to get you coming back for more, and tons of other things that are really sneaky. 

Being aware of all of this I did play Vegas a little and tried to learn tricks so I could get out without losing anything but gaining a good experience.  I did a lot of planning before I packed up to make sure I had coupons for some awesome restaurants plus I researched the ways to get good things without gambling.  I only gambled $5 and that was just to see what it felt like and I only took that much cash with me into the casino because I wasn't planning on being a big spender or a thrill seeker I just wanted to say I did gamble in Vegas.  I did take advantage of the spa and the workout facility.  They had some coupons online plus I knew the event I was there with had a special discount that I used too.  Again I am not an extreme coupon person but I do like a good deal! 

I would certainly like to go back to Vegas, but I would not bring children because at night you do see some ugly situations due to people having a different kind of fun sometimes with the police!  I would also recommend that you research how to avoid common pitfalls of Vegas and make certain for safety purposes stay on the strip and try not to be alone at night.  I had an amazing time with no problems what so ever and loved it so hopefully on your trip there you will too!!!

UPDATE:
Tons of people have asked me about some of the sites I used during planning my trip to Vegas and some of them are gone now, but here are the main ones that are still active:
Trip Advisor
Vegas Show Deals
More Vegas Show Deals
Smart Vegas Tips
Vegas Coupons
More Vegas Coupons
We do it all Vegas

Ok I haven't tried these sites in a while so I am not sure how reliable they are about purchasing deals at this time, but I would suggest calling the hotel that you are staying at or want to stay at to see what deals they might be offering plus at check-in don't be affraid to ask about coupons or discounts they have at the desk!  They ALWAYS have something up there!! :)