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My Las Vegas vacation would be is to bring my wife of 3 years to Las Vegas since she never been there plus we didn't really have a honeymoon. That would be the best Las Vegas vacation for me is to have a honeymoon there. and to share that experience with my wife.  Robert Crossland  Mesa AZ

My Las Vegas dream vacation starts off with getting picked up by limo at the airport, not hopping on a shuttle bus. We'll stay at The Paris, where we've never stayed before, and it will be comped. Our 24 hour buffets will also be paid for our entire stay. We'll take in the 2nd annual American Country Awards from the front row of the MGM Grand Garden Arena. We'll also have free front row tickets to the National Finals Rodeo where we will run into Ty Murray ande his lovely wife Jewel, who will give us a free concert. Since we'll be there for at least 7 nights, we'll also have time to take in an evening helicopter ride over the strip. An exceptionally warm December day will allow for a private paddle boat ride and a little sun bathing on Lake Mead. At our visit to the wax museum, we'll be pleasantly surprised when the wax figure of Sarah Michelle Gellar (aka Buffy the Vampire Slayer) turns out to be the real actress wanting to take us to lunch at one of the fancy restaurants at The Venetian. Just when we think it couldnt get any better, we bump into Criss Angel on the Strip. Not only does he perform a few private magic tricks for us, but he also invites us to be his special guests at that nights show, front row, of course. And just as the vacation is coming to a close, we drop a quarter into a Wheel of Fortune slot and win a million dollars and matching Dodge Chargers for my husband and myself. Taking note of our great excitement, the Maloofs offer us a full time job as greeters at The Palms. We head back to our snowy, below zero weather home town only to retrieve our possessions and daughter and move into a penthouse the next day. Wendy Otto-Shimun  Iron River MI

My wife and I arrive at McCarran where our stretch limo awaits, and we are escorted to the Bellagio where we check into our top floor Penthouse Sweet. Immersed in a sweeping view of the Bellagio fountains and Las Vegas Strip, we toast the weekend with Champagne and an amazing cheese platter. That night after winning at the craps table, we get back in our limo and cruise the strip enjoying the sounds and bright lights that is Las Vegas Night life. We stop at the Wynn and are greeted by a host who escorts us to our table at Tryst where we enjoy delicious drinks and dance the night away. The next morning we take pleasure in a lazy breakfast-in-bed and a hot bath in our Jacuzzi tub overlooking the strip, before heading down to the Spa. There we relax with a two hour massage followed by a facial, manicure and pedicure for each of us. My wife gets her hair done and I get a hot towel shave. We must look our best for the night ahead. After changing into our evening attire we enjoy a long and sumptuous dinner and wine flight at Le Cirque before heading to the theater to see ?O?. Our theater experience is
followed by cocktails and caviar at Petrossian Lounge. We take in more of the Las Vegas night experience by foot before adjuring to our room. The next morning a helicopter picks us up for our private tour and breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon. From there we are brought to the
Venetian where we enjoy the best in Sunday afternoon pool partying with our private cabana, food, drinks and massage at Tao Beach. We have lunch at a bistro by the canals before our limo returns us to the airport. Jason Fredette  Seattle WA

I have 4 Sisters, 4 Daughter In Laws and a Niece who is turning 21. Most of them have never been on an airplane or to Las Vegas. One of my Sisters Husbands just died very unexpectedly. My dream vacation in Las Vegas would be to stay where we could have a suite and all stay together. We would be doing some heavy duty partying and gambling!  Debbie Stolte  Aurora CO

Hmmm I do have a "dream" Las Vegas trip. I have been there many times but this would be the ultimate. I get picked up at the airport by private limo (man, it must beat those taxis) and I would like to stay at the El Cortez in the best room they have. During this trip the highlight would be to have dinner with Jackie Gaughan and have him tell me all about the "old days". The next day I would like to go see the Neon Boneyard. I have been there already but would like to go back. I have compiled a collection of old La Concha stuff and would love to make a memory box for them to hang in the new lobby. I would hang out "Downtown" instead of the strip. Geesh this sounds so great that when I go to Las Vegas in a month I may cancel my reservation at the Mirage and stay downtown and I don't see how I could wrangle a dinner date with Jackie, but I could manage everything else. Woohoo now you have me all excited to go!  Janet McCann   Manchester CT

well first me and my feance woud get married and then we would love to go gambling for a little bit then we would love to go to check out the tourist spots then we both want to go bungy jumping or parashuting both would be great and just check out as many sites as we could then find a nice fancy romanitc resturant and have a romantic dinner then just go right on the edge of vegas and watch the sunset.   joseph smith  schoenchen KS

I don't require much. I visited Las Vegas for the first time 2 1/2 years ago on the cheap and had a fabulous time with my cousin. I was amazed by all there was to see and do in such a relatively small strip of real estate. It would be great to go back with my sisters - have enough cash to "really" gamble, see some great shows, eat at some classy restaurants. I still recommend Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Casino, but I wouldn't mind staying at one of the grand hotels on a floor high enough to see the city lights at night. I'd like to see the volcano at the Rio that was closed for maintenance, the show at Treasure Island that was cancelled due to wind, and I'd like another shot at Cirque du Soleil, which I slept through in 2008 because I was exhausted from non-stop sightseeing. Mostly, I just want to share Las Vegas with my sisters. Deborah OReilly  Fairport NY

What else is there in Las Vegas to Dream about than spending time with the love of my life, Donny Osmond! Get a chance to be back stage and watch how he prepares for the show and then to get a VIP ticket to see the Donny & Marie show. To actually carry on a one to one conversation in the same room, get a picture of the two of us, maybe him giving me a kiss, or maybe one with me sitting on his lap would put me on cloud "9" forever. I long to go to the Donny.comers weekend, to spend two days with Donny, and be able to sit around and talk nothing but Donny to people who love him too. Donny stole my heart at 11 years old, and he can still make me glow in a heart beat just by thinking of him. Another person I really long to meet and get a picture with is Donny's wife Debbie. I respect her highly even though she is the one person in the world I would not want to be. I could never sit back and watch women hang
all over my man, send him love notes, kiss him, and have him take pictures with strange women all the time. Donny fans are truly lucky he found her, she has Donald at home, and is willing to share Donny with the world. What an extraordinary woman!  Patricia Luberda  Chicago IL

Me and my husband didn't get to take a honeymoon because we have three small kids. So this year we want to go and see something new. Live a little. It don't really matter if its a trip to Vegas I am happy with whatever I get. I want to be that person that say I been there and tell my friends and family about my experience. It will mean a lot to me even if I never get a chance to go anywhere else.  Sharicka Garrett  Lexington KY

would just like to get away for me and my wife so she can meet her best freiend an her birthday. 3/26/2011.  Ronald Chilver  Lake Forest CA

THe best Las Vegas vacation would be winning an all-expenses paid trip for two. This would include accomodations in the penthouse of The Palms Hotel or the Bellagio. I'd bring my accountant, on whom I've had a crush for over a year and a half. He and I would see all the amazing sights, drink expensive champagne, and I'd spend many hours at the spa, getting pampered. We would also see Barry Manilow in concert and I'd shop in every boutique I could find! What would make this the ultimate dream vacation would be to win a huge jackpot in the casino, after which my crush would finally admit that he's in love with me too and then we'd go get married by Elvis in the Chapel of Love...!  Christy Thacker  Saint Petersburg FL

The best las vegas vacation imagainable would be to take my son who turns 21 Jan 22nd. He has always wanted to go there when he turns 21. I cant afford to take him to shows this way it
would give us some money towards tickets to something. Please consider us for this prize. Thank You.  kim bradley  falls city NE

I have never been to Las Vegas. I would love to see the glitz, glammour, and complete incredible excitement this beautiful city has to offer. I would love to stand at a table and have
someone show me how to roll craps. I like card games, so this could be a great adventure as well. In addition, I would love to stay in any of the newer hotels which have been designed to give you an ultimate experience of living in another world. A rental car to see some of the sites would also be a welcome addition.  Bonnie Blalack  Redmon OR

Whats great about Sin City is that there is so many great things to do, whether your painting the town red with a bachelor/bachelorette party or just going away for a week with the wife,
Vegas truly is the happiest, most amazing place on earth. A dream vacation in Vegas to me would definetly mean hitting up some lavish pool parties, I'd hit up 1 a day, everything from Rehab, to Wet Republic, Tao Beach, Allure, Encore Beach Club, and countless others. I would definelty get my fair share of gambling in as well. In the evening, I'd hit up fancy restaurants classy restaurants for dinner, places like Kokomo's, Mix, Olive's, etc, but I wouldn't ignore some of the great greasy places to eat like Hooters, BLT Burger, and Tacos and Tequila. I would also do my best to catch a cirque show or two (Ka and Mystere are simply amazing) and
catch a headliner like Terry Fator, as well as at a stop at a comedy show. I would also rent mopeds one day and just drive up and down the strip at night... simply awesome. As far as late night, I would hit up some of the trendy nightclubs, like Pure and Surrender, but would also hit up a place like Gilley's. I would definetly spend a day downtown, and soak up that old school feel, get a fried twinkie at Mermaids. I would also take a day to check out the Hoover Dam, as well as Lake Mead. Also who could forget, a trip to the Gun Store to fire off some serious artilery! Throw some casino hopping, some cocktails, and consider that your Vegas dream
vacation!   Anthony Burmeta  Massapequa NY

I think the Best Las Vegas Dream Vacation would begin with a hike in Mt. Charleston, ending with a massage/mani/pedi at one of the award winning spas on the Las Vegas strip. Then it's off to see the old side of Vegas to see some of the history of the town, and stopping off to get a deep fried twinkie or in-n-out burger for lunch (or both). A shopping spree awaits at the new Aria hotel mall, which I heard it fabolous! It would be a dinner a the steak house in the Palms Casino
next, in one of the outfits I would have just bought. Then to end the night with a tour of the hottest nightclubs on the strip!   heather morales  st. louis MO

Seeing how I?ve never been on a ?real? vacation, my ideal Las Vegas trip is full of whimsical, fast paced, romantic dreams of the unthinkable. In my world I envision my husband and I traveling with four of our closest friends in first class saying bye to Chicago. We arrive in Vegas to be greeted by our wonderful assistant and chauffeur whose kind-hearted personality makes us feel at home. Pulling up to the Palms Hotel and Casino, we get special VIP treatment and are escorted to the infamous Fantasy Sky Villa suites. I would plan to change hotels suites every two days just to keep the momentum going. This is only the beginning.  After arriving and getting settled in, I first would plan for both the hubby and I to take a relaxing trip to Drift Spa. Together, we would get the works including facials, full body massages, manicures, and pedicures. Next in line would be hair and makeup at Primp Salon. Well, at least for me. I envision the hubby going down to the casino playing Blackjack by this point. The list of adventures for our week long stay embody everything from the natural to the supernatural. After gambling, of course, our first journey would be to go view Jubilee at Bally?s Hotel. That would be very Las Vegan! In the days ahead I foresee helicopter rides across the Grand Canyon, renewing our vows at the Graceland Wedding Chapel, seeing a Criss Angel magic show, VIP entry to all the best nightclubs, taking target lessons at a gun range, eating at world class restaurants, and last but not least, having an unlimited shopping spree!  Yes? this is a lot, but it?s well worth imagining. Viva Las Vegas!   Regina Wagan  Aurora IL

My dream Las Vegas vacation would begin with my husband and I flying in on a private jet and being picked up in a cheuffered limousine. We would be driven to the finest resort casino in
Las Vegas. Upon arriving we would be taken the top floor penthouse where we are greeted with a delectable spread of gourmet cuisine and champagne. After a good nights rest we would want to play in a poker tournament at the Bellagio. After winning the tournament we would be treated to every deluxe spa treatment available at the resort. After which we would go on a sunset cruise on Lake Mead. The next day we would be taken on a helicopter trip around the city. After a night of gambling, dining at Las Vegas' best restaurant, and going to a fabulous show. The next day we would take a convertible drive up to Mt. Charleston and checkout the beautiful scenery. We would then return to Las Vegas where I would enter and win the 2011 World Series of Poker. I would then return home to my beautiful 3 year old daughter Avana, who truly has fulfilled my life dreams.  Ana Vescovo   Austin TX

Our trip starts at Golden Nugget Hotel, not really jet lagged we hit the town for a bite to eat and perhaps a drink. Go to some amazing bar in the Wynn hotel where Carrot Top is sipping a
umbrella drink. Who would have thought he liked those. After making us laugh so hard that our drinks would splurt out our mouths, he takes us to the coolest shows around town, including his show. We get treated to the VIP room where we meet the blue man group, but they don't say much, more improv then anything but never the less they are brilliant. The hour is late so we head back to the hotel and crash for the evening to rest up for more to come tomorrow. Morning comes and we head to see The Grand Canal center which is amazing and so Italian like that I start kissing the tips of my fingers and saying "gracie" to everyone. After being pulled away from the canals we head to Paris. Oui, I said Paris. The Eiffel Tower is amazing! Though only a small scale from the original Eiffel Tower, this one has an amazing view as well. Showing Las Vegas hot spots and lights blarring bright. Casino time! How can you go to Vegas without going to a few slots and card tables? At first my luck seemed down and almost lost all the slot money I won from a contest for the trip, my luck miraculously changed for the better. After winning 300 at a few card tables, me and my fellow companions began winning huge amounts at the slot machines at the Bellagio. People begin to notice our winning streak and the Bellagio
manager tells us we can stay at the hotel complimentary at no charge for being such amazing guest in the Casino.  enchil white  garland TX

A dream I yearn to live, I dream of waking up in beautiful Las Vegas morning to wake up and soak in the Vegas energy. The casino tables are calling me. The lights are luring me. The people are vibrant with excitement. Sleep at a minimum, as I play my cards. To see all what Vegas has to offer is overwhelming but will be accomplished. As I dream of a luxurious suite, entry into wpt, and to attend the finest shows. And ............well you know, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" alooooooooha.  christopher powell  honolulu HI

My husband and I have been married for almost 10 years. We never had a honeymoon. We have three children and never have time for ourselfs. I have always wanted to visit Vegas. I
love to play slots. He just recently decided that he would love to check it out. He isnt much of a gambler but enjoys playing poker. He wants to catch a few shows, a few buffets, and the nascar place. This would be a vacation for us alone that is way..... way over due!  laura vogel  centralia WA

My wife and I got married in Las Vegas. Now she has breast cancer. It would be nice to get to Vegas again before her time is over.  Richard Hess  Chelsea MI

We are celebrating our 25th anniversary soon, and we would love to renew our vows in Vegas. Our first wedding was a disaster. My maid of honor went in to premature labor and lost her twins. The air conditioner in the house where we were married had broken down, and the weather in Miami that day was 92! I would love to have a wedding in Las Vegas, with a wedding dress on this time, instead of a white sun dress! If there is a better place to renew our vows, I don't know of any other place. Thank you!   Peggy Hernandez  Opa Locka FL

My dream Las Vegas trip would be to suprise to see the look on my husband face when I tell him I am taking him to Las Vegas for our honeymoon. We married on 7-16-2010 we had not seen each other in 30 years and he proposed. He is a hard worker and has been trying to save money for us a honeymoon. This would be my first time visiting Las Vegas and I am would like to go site seeing and enjoying the view and casinos.  Cynthia Harris  Marietta GA

My dream vacation in Las Vegas would start off with lights and soar with the stars. I would love to go to Las Vegas with a good friend where we would enjoy the glitz of casinos. Lose enough
money to buy an awesome meal, and then check out the rest of Vegas. We would spend a week doing everything from ballooning and boating, to hiking the grand canyon and go on a helicopter trip. I have been to the grand canyon when I was young, and would love to experience it as an adult. I have never been on a helicopter, and seeing Las Vegas from above would be
an absolutely amazing experience. What makes this vacation different than a usual one is that I would be able to experience all of the wonders of Las Vegas with someone else Someone who knows that the brightest lights come from the skies. The stars are reminders of no matter how far one is from home, the lights will guide you along the way. This time, that way is in Nevada. Las Vegas, Nevada.   Laurie Harari  Kahului HI

My ideal Vegas vacation would start out at a wedding chapel renewing my vows, followed by a lot of Incredible shows.  To top it off, a beautiful hotel room to rest (if and when needed), a trip
to Hoover Dam, Great food, and of course what's the point in going to Vegas without at least a little bit of gambling!  All in all just an awesome time with my hubby away from all the stress at home. Make the most out of an amazing city with Sooooo much to do. What could be better? 
Kelli Grant  North Richland Hillsq  TX

My Dream trip trip to Las vegas is going to be the most beautiful Trip to vegas this side of the moon has seen. I wish to fly direct from calgary international. Me and my bear off to the city of sin! We will stay in the mirage just like in the 70's we will shop and dance and paint the town red in no other style but our own. I wish to visit the grand canyon, see area 51 and eat an alien burger in the diner. Off to a romantic late night 'copter veiw of the strip. oh who's that there?! why thats anyone we want to see cause we be hangin in vegas where the true believers go to party! I cant believe we just lived through that we will joke as the limo drops us off at our secret stratoshere lair! I thought this hight would make me sick but no it invigotates me! hold me tight bear and lets kiss xoxox x. Around the pool for drinks, you can find us lyin low with the beachball beach boys playin (special request) by our lovely dj. At the end of the trip we have fallin in love 938458735874054 times over. We have found ourselves in the desert and came out unscathed. We have seen a wonder of the world, no no not me our bear, area 51. Its a southern alberta skids dream trip and i couldnt have done it with out chu.  Viva las vegos!   Dyan Gale   Cochrane  AB Canada

The last time I was in Las Vegas, I was 20 years old. That was 13 years ago. I have dreamed of taking a trip to Las Vegas just to get away from it all.... by myself. I would definitely see
"The Thunder from Down Under" and a few other shows. Find delicious eats, sight see, and enjoy some much needed R&R that is long overdue. I'm thinking a relaxing spa day followed by some shopping then maybe drinks with new friends.  Julie Smith  Lynnwood WA

My dream vacation to Las Vegas would be to fly first class into the airport, have limo service to (in my opinion) the most beautiful hotel on the strip, The Venetian and stay in one of their lovely suites. Next, I would love to take a ride on a gondola and then go on a shopping spree in the Forum Shops. I would also love to see All of the Cirque du Soleil shows, one each night I'm there, ending with "O". My dream trip would also include dining at some of the best restaurants Las Vegas has to offer. Those include, Craftsteak, Aureole, Joel Robuchon, N9NE Steakhouse and Il Mulino New York. I really love Las Vegas, it's like a fairy tale every time I'm there. You get to meet some of the most interesting people and make friends on a daily basis. Also, you really do get to have the time of your life. Everything you could ever need is right there in front of you for the taking. Yeah, it's expensive but it's always more than worth it. My dream vacation would allow me to do things that I've always wanted to do while there, but didn't have the time or money to do. It's the place I dream about when I'm not there and the place I dread leaving when I am there. It really is the perfect place to be.  Shawn Dooms  Phoenix AZ

My good friend, Brian Craver, has been stationed in Las Vegas for military duty. His girlfriend lives here in town with me and is begging me to take her to Vegas so she can see her love. I think it would be wonderful for me to enter this contest and win so that I can help my friend, Cecilia, see her true love in Vegas one more time before he is flown to Afghan for more duty. Thank you for this opportunity!  Chad Cowart  Mobile AL

My Perfect vacation in Vegas would be me and my boyfriend of 4 years just having a good time. I have never been to Vegas so I would love to experience all of the lights,shows,slots and
maybe marry the man of my dreams.  Kimberly Winter  Gaston SC

Love Vegas, Love reading the insider while in Vegas. Dream trip for future includes actually sightseeing and visiting the places that you advertise. We have done the casinos but have never done Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Laughlin. Want to go to nights clubs and fancy restaurants and see more shows. We love everything about Vegas and hope to relocate there in the next 10 years. Hoping to visit this summer at the end of June with our daughter and her husband who has never been there and always wanted to go if we can find great rates. This contest would help us help them out trememndously. And remember, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!  Terri Frick  Sidney OH

I have been to Las Vagas once in my life time. It was for a wedding we attended in California. We were limited to only one day spent in Vagas. 3 days spent in Vagas would be a dream come true. The sites, food, and casinos were of several things I didn't get to visit. A trip for my wife and I would be great. I have 2 children 1 of them I recently adopted so our trip taking is limited now. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this drawing.  Stephen Moss  Forest Hill  LA

I would like to visit vegas with my boyfriends mom Ellen. Ellen lost her husband to cancer around 6 months ago and she has always wanted to go go Vegas. I would like to have her go
with me to vegas and at the same time visit my mom, sister and brother. I have only seen them once in the past 35 years when I was reunited with them. This would be good for Ellen since she has been sad since her and her husband had a very close relationship. We would both be winners - Ellen - needing the getaway and Me seeing my mom again- she is 80years old. My ex husband was controlling and threatend me so I didnt want my family around that. I was afraid to leave and was with him from 1969 to 2000. Seems everyone couldnt understand WHY I didn't leave but when you are controlled and threats have been made- you stay so others dont have to
go through the abuse. You just hide it and live with it. My family and I were always close until I married my husband- I miss that closeness- since my first reunion with my family was awesome I would love to have another- just dont have the money to visit vegas although I would be staying at my moms place the trip is still expensive. I treasure the moments with my mom- my dad passed away never knowing we reconnected-maybe he does know and is looking down at me from heaven. Just wish he could see that I am away from my ex and life is better for me.   diane evans  canandaigua NY

If I were to win this Dream Vacation.....I would surprise my family by now being able to attend my cousins 21st birthday in Las Vegas. I was unable to make this event due to money and work, but would drop everything if I had a Fredd vacation. Other than being able to be with family on a Vegas vacation these activities and luxaries would make this experiance a true Dream. The Little Things: nice weather(MN resident), first time seeing the Vegas lights, being able
to lose track of time, play fun slots or other gambling tables, enjoy the sights and sounds of all the amazing buildings and landscape of Las Vegas, something to do 24/7, enjoy the company of other people while at the pool or at the card table, and indulge in the good food and fun drinks would be simply amazing. The Once In A Lifetime Things: Watch in awe with family at an amazing Vegas show like Penn and Teller, or be mesmerized by Cirque Du Soleil, have a ride on the statosphere, walk the strip and downtown, and just absorbe the Vegas aura with my family and create once in a lifetime memories we can share over and over again. I know if this Dream came true my fun family and I would do some of the cool Vegas things I've listed and definatly make the most our Las Vegas vacation birthday adventure memorable. So in summary Las Vegas itself is Dream vacation but to join my family there and experiance Vegas together would be most ideal for me.  Andrew Edquist  Woodbury MN