Los Angeles/Las Vegas 2007
LadyTravel
Wanted to see so much, and I enjoy the Southwestern US
Oct 17, 2007
based on 1 vote
Lots of things seen and done in the vicinity of Los Angeles, CA and Las Vegas, NV
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Explore locations featured in this Traveler List:
West Hollywood, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Death Valley National Park, Las Vegas, Henderson, Marina del Rey
- Category: Recent trip
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Traveler type: Culture, Sightseeing, Shopping, Active/Outdoors
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Appeals to: Singles, Active/adventure, Tourists
- Seasons: Fall
- Tags: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Grand Canyon
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1. Best Western Sunset Plaza Hotel
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Ave price:
$198
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I arrived in LA on Oct. 2nd. This is where I stayed for the first few days of vacation. |
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2. Saddle Ranch Chop House
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| What a strange restaurant. This one was across the street from my hotel. I ate there after I arrived in LA. There's a fake bull to ride, and a bar.... and live pigeons walking inside??!?! |
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3. My Stuff Bags foundation volunteer time
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| My first morning in Los Angeles, I spent a few hours volunteering for this organization (Westlake Village, CA) |
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| Loooooooooooove this salon.... the flagship salon... the one I went to... is in the Via Rodeo complex at the intersection of N. Rodeo Dr. and Dayton Way |
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| My 2nd and 3rd days in LA were spent at this endeavor. Very long days, but very interesting. |
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6. International House of Pancakes
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| A number of IHOPs are listed in Trip Advisor, but not the one I went to. The one I went to was at the intersection of Sunset and Orange. |
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| Ah, yes, Beverly Hills.... Went to visit several times while I was out there! |
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8. Frittelli's Donuts in Beverly Hills, CA
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| The number one donut shop in America..... |
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9. Denim and Diamonds event for ACT Today
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| Went to a charity event in Hidden Hills, CA. An amazing experience. Never been to anything like it! |
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| On the Sunday (5th day of vacation), I drove to Vegas.... via Death Valley! This was the restaurant that was my lunch stop. |
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11. Death Valley National Park
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| Incredible place. Make sure you bring an emergency kit with you... just in case. Bring water and snacks as well. There are miles with no one around, and complete silence. Silence so complete... it's almost deafening! |
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| For once, I was glad to see other HUMANS around! |
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| I saw sunset at Zabriskie Point. Incredible geological formations... |
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14. Platinum Hotel and Spa
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Ave price:
$203
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Ah yes, my hotel in Vegas! |
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Ave price:
$118
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Stopped by to try and pick up my Ronn Lucas tickets. Decided to have a quick lunch there at the food court. |
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| 4 floors of cute and yummy |
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17. Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at Bellagio
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| Beautiful, although smaller than I thought! |
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Ave price:
$282
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Stopped over to check for news on Celine |
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19. Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
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| Between finally being able to pick up my Ronn Lucas ticket and the actual show, I had some time on my hands. Decided to go to the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay |
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20. Ronn Lucas at the Luxor hotel
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| Saw Ronn Lucas on Oct. 9th |
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21. Star Trek: The Experience
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| \\// Live long and prosper. There were a couple of things you could enjoy at this attraction... 2 "rides", a backstage tour, 'museum' and Quark's restaurant. I got there too late to fit in Quark's restaurant. (it was closing by the time I finished with all the tours and rides). The Klingon ride was better than the Borg on, in my humble opinion.. because of the bridge of a certain ship. *sigh* |
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| This was the organization that took me to the Grand Canyon on Oct. 11th. |
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23. Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand
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| I came about this one by accident. I was so mad at Vision Air for misdirecting me to the wrong hotel bus after the tour. I had to find transport between Mandalay Bay and my hotel (the Platinum). I took the free monorail between Mandalay and the Excaliber, pedestrian walk to the Tropicana then the MGM. That's where I saw the big kitties displayed..... |
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| Thank heavens I could use a credit card to get on the monorail... saved me some walking!! |
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25. Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden
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| Yummy! |
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26. Celine Dion - A New Day
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| A most incredible show!!!!!!!!!!! I was soooo happy when I found out the show was a definite 'go'!!! |
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| Fresh made crepes in this incredibly themed restaurant. Miniature French village indoors. |
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28. Eiffel Tower Experience
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30. "World's Largest Gift Store" Las Vegas, NV
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| Couldn't resist looking and shopping |
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31. Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian
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Ave price:
$120
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The tequila bar for the Trip Advisor Meet and Greet |
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Ave price:
$263
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Pick up my ticket to "O" |
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| Really it wasn't until the last night I was there that I actually got to stand through a few numbers! |
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| My last night in Las Vegas, and this was what I went to! |
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| The one in Baker, CA is the one I stopped at on the way from Vegas to LA |
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37. Foghorn Harbor Inn Hotel
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Ave price:
$165
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My hotel for the last night in LA |
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| Back to visit before I left! |
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39. The Cheesecake Factory
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| My dinner restaurant for my last night on vacation...... |
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Compliment LadyTravel
