What Not to Do in Las Vegas
Five Decisions That Will Ruin Your Las
Vegas Trip
Las Vegas is unique as a vacation destination for one reason. It's one of the few places where your vacation could go badly wrong. Most people leave Las Vegas ready to book their next trip back to the city. They have a great time gambling, eating food, enjoying drinks, and spending time out by the pool. An unlucky few can run into problems. Vegas has its own unique pitfalls that you must avoid if you want to have a great time instead of a bad one. Here are five decisions that could ruin your Vegas romp and sour you on the city.
1-Gambling while drunk
The casinos are technically required by Nevada law to disallow play from any person who is visibly intoxicated. In reality, it never works this way. Unless you're falling over asleep at the tables, the casinos are more than likely going to turn a blind eye, having the cocktail server bring more drinks so you'll stay at the table for longer. Try to avoid gambling while you're drunk. Your decisions won't be as sharp and you may lose your sense of the value of money. It's a recipe for financial disaster.
2-Inviting anyone you don't know into your room
Some people like to partake in some of Vegas's riskier propositions. They'll invite strippers or women they've just met to their hotel room without first vetting that person. This is a mistake, and it can lead to you getting robbed. Many robberies happen in Las Vegas hotel rooms. Even though security is excellent, the properties are vast, making it difficult for security to cover every angle. When you bring someone into your room, you run the risk of losing your cash or being drugged.
3-An involuntary run-in with the Metro Police
If you have an encounter with Vegas police, something has gone horribly wrong. They typically don't bother tourists unless you're posing a serious danger to yourself or others. The Vice unit is often out and about looking for troublemakers, though. They routinely conduct prostitution stings around hotels. If you proposition a woman you think is a prostitute, you might end up with an embarrassing mugshot and a police record.
4-Not rationing your money
Ask any Vegas veteran and they will tell you that Sin City is arguably the worst place in the world to have no money. Everything around you requires cash, and it all looks very fun. You'll see people winning and losing, and both of those things will bother you. People who come to Vegas and lose all their money on the first night can have a miserable time sitting in the hotel room and watching movies. Some use an envelope system to minimize the risk. They put set amounts of money into envelopes for each day, leaving the rest secured in the room safe. When they lose their bankroll for Thursday, they won't play again until Friday.
5-Waiting too late to book
If you want the best Las Vegas experience, you have to be on top of your game. It's critical to book restaurants at least one week in advance. If you're trying to eat at Cut or Bazaar Meats, you may need a reservation far in advance of a week. The same goes for clubs if you want bottle service. Get on the phone early to set up the things that matter most to you. Few things are worse than being in Las Vegas only to find that the best restaurants, clubs, and golf courses don't have room for you.
Las Vegas is unique as a vacation destination for one reason. It's one of the few places where your vacation could go badly wrong. Most people leave Las Vegas ready to book their next trip back to the city. They have a great time gambling, eating food, enjoying drinks, and spending time out by the pool. An unlucky few can run into problems. Vegas has its own unique pitfalls that you must avoid if you want to have a great time instead of a bad one. Here are five decisions that could ruin your Vegas romp and sour you on the city.
1-Gambling while drunk
The casinos are technically required by Nevada law to disallow play from any person who is visibly intoxicated. In reality, it never works this way. Unless you're falling over asleep at the tables, the casinos are more than likely going to turn a blind eye, having the cocktail server bring more drinks so you'll stay at the table for longer. Try to avoid gambling while you're drunk. Your decisions won't be as sharp and you may lose your sense of the value of money. It's a recipe for financial disaster.
2-Inviting anyone you don't know into your room
Some people like to partake in some of Vegas's riskier propositions. They'll invite strippers or women they've just met to their hotel room without first vetting that person. This is a mistake, and it can lead to you getting robbed. Many robberies happen in Las Vegas hotel rooms. Even though security is excellent, the properties are vast, making it difficult for security to cover every angle. When you bring someone into your room, you run the risk of losing your cash or being drugged.
3-An involuntary run-in with the Metro Police
If you have an encounter with Vegas police, something has gone horribly wrong. They typically don't bother tourists unless you're posing a serious danger to yourself or others. The Vice unit is often out and about looking for troublemakers, though. They routinely conduct prostitution stings around hotels. If you proposition a woman you think is a prostitute, you might end up with an embarrassing mugshot and a police record.
4-Not rationing your money
Ask any Vegas veteran and they will tell you that Sin City is arguably the worst place in the world to have no money. Everything around you requires cash, and it all looks very fun. You'll see people winning and losing, and both of those things will bother you. People who come to Vegas and lose all their money on the first night can have a miserable time sitting in the hotel room and watching movies. Some use an envelope system to minimize the risk. They put set amounts of money into envelopes for each day, leaving the rest secured in the room safe. When they lose their bankroll for Thursday, they won't play again until Friday.
5-Waiting too late to book
If you want the best Las Vegas experience, you have to be on top of your game. It's critical to book restaurants at least one week in advance. If you're trying to eat at Cut or Bazaar Meats, you may need a reservation far in advance of a week. The same goes for clubs if you want bottle service. Get on the phone early to set up the things that matter most to you. Few things are worse than being in Las Vegas only to find that the best restaurants, clubs, and golf courses don't have room for you.
---It's not hard to have a great time in
Las Vegas. The city was built for people who wanted to come and party until
they dropped. Still, there are some things that will lead to a miserable trip.
Try to avoid these things so you can leave Las Vegas with a great feeling.
-- Vegas is a place where dreams come
true. It's also a place where vacations are crushed by bad decisions and poor
planning. This article weighs in on a few ways people ruin their Vegas
adventures. It also provides suggestions for how to have a great trip.
