Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves!

My name is Nicole I reside in Sunny Southern California and I am a confessed Vegas-a-holic. Being four hours away I often take it for granted. I seldom realize that people all over the world actually plan, save and go to Las Vegas once in a lifetime -- unlike myself who finds herself there several times a year!



With that said I am 25, make decent money, live in a small, one-bedroom apartment and drive a car with well over 60,000 miles, so even though I LOVE going to Vegas as much as I do, it absolutely has to be done on a budget! I've spent countless hours browsing the Web looking for deals, reading reviews, stalking hotels on Twitter for last-minutes specials and trying to get as much as I can out of my hard-earned money!



I look for specific things in a hotel. For example, having a Starbucks in the hotel is a big plus for me; I also think a nice big TV is important, and I like to be high up but a Strip view is not the MOST important. I find the hardest part of looking for a great hotel is finding reviews on ALL room types; you could be staying at the Luxor but you could be in the back-back with all the outdated rooms, and I personally want to know what they are like. Is it worth staying in a fancy hotel if my room is god awful?



With this blog I hope to accomplish bringing both of mine and Eric's point of views to the table so that you can make the best choices possible. We have stayed many places, dined at various resturaunts, and played in many casinos, and we want you to know all about it.



This way, we have room to say "told ya so" when you dont heed our advice. =D






Welcome to Vegas Minus the Pricey, your virtual guide to exploring Las Vegas on the cheap.


My name is Eric, the significant other to Nicole. As Los Angeles residents, we're lucky enough to explore Vegas on a semi-regular basis. That means constant road trips, and lots of bargain hunting online and in newspapers.



When planning a trip to Las Vegas, there's a lot to consider: Where do I stay? Do I stay on the Strip or off? Should I fly or take my car? Are taxis expensive? Do hotels offer shuttle service? Where do I eat? How much money should I take? Is everything open 24 hours a day? How much 'sinning' can I actually get away with?



We'll answer those questions here, while trying to save you as much money as possible.



Just remember this: Enjoying Las Vegas doesn't need to be expensive, but the cheapest option isn't necessarily always the best option.