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My last traveling hoorah before I start my new job is going to be Las Vegas. We were originally dreaming of a cruise, but we waited too late and the prices increased. That is ok though because we have cruised twice before but never been to Las Vegas.

We are going the Mon-Thurs after Thanksgiving. Luck of the draw, on Priceline I got a room at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino (formerly The Aladdin). It is supposed to be a 4 star hotel, but I don't know anyone that has stayed there. Anybody with any insight?

I know that we will gamble a bit, but I am also hoping to catch some of the shows and see some of the sights. I have my heart set on seeing Mystere by Cirque du Solei, but I looking for suggetions on other good shows, too. Anybody know anyway to find some cheap show tickets? I have heard out the vendors selling timeshares giving away tickets, but I don't think I am up to enduring the sales pitch.

Also any great places to eat? I am not really looking for fancy. I am more looking for cost vs benefit. I would love to find some good food at a reasonable price.

We also have reserved a car for the time that we are there. Maybe if we can take our eyes off the lights for a few hours we might also venture out to explore some of the rest of the area. I have heard about Hoover Dam. I know that it is supposed to be huge, ect. I am sure that we will go see it, as Hubby likes those Modern Marvel kind of things. But to tell you the truth, it sounds just a bit boring. Please tell me that I am wrong.