October 2018 Las Vegas at MGM Grand - Highlights

I just completed a fabulous 3-night stay at MGM Grand in fabulous Las Vegas. This trip was an offer I could not refuse!!!! I received a comped offer for 3 nights in Vegas at MGM Grand during Southwest's annual Fall sale.  So comped nights and reduced airfare was an offer I could not refuse!  Hence, that made of a nice October getaway in fabulous Las Vegas!!

From Sunday to Wednesday, I shared many many photos, videos, posts and Facebook Live. So, members received some nice types of trip reports during my October 2018 stay.  Instead of doing 3 trip reports, I am writing about 10 highlights of my October stay.

1. Wonderful travel day, thanks to Southwest Airlines.  The plane had a mechanical issue, so we had to deplane BUT, another available plane pulled up to another gate and I was off to Vegas in 1 hour.  Southwest has a large fleet of planes, so I continue to LOVE Southwest Airlines!

2. Age of Automation!!!  My entire travel arrangement was essentially electronic! This age of automation reduces wait time in lines.  Here's how...

• Air travel - booked online.
• SuperShuttle- booked via their app.  Long line at McCarran's kiosk, BUT, no wait for me.  I checked in via the SuperShuttle app..... YES!!! I went immediately to the van!!!
• MGM Grand- Pre-checked in right at MDW. Notification sent to me 15 minutes  before I arrived at MGM.... like 30 minutes as soon as my flight landed... YES! Nice representative at the Mobile Check In.  I was in my room in about 45 minutes of landing at McCarran!!

3. RTC 3 Day Pass! This express bus got me to and from Fremont fast on each of my 3 days!

4. Excellent Play Time at Slots!  I am a realist. So, my play time was long, controlled and focused on play time, not hand pays.  It works for me!!!  YES!!!  Best casinos were MGM Grand, El Cortez and Downtown Grand!

5. Commitment to Fitness!  Able to complete 10,000 powerwalk steps every single day.

6. Good Social Media Engagements!  I really enjoyed the real time photo-sharing, video sharing, posts / replies and Facebook Live.  I enjoy sharing my Las Vegas experiences with others who are passionate about Las Vegas.

7. Ancient Aliens and Chopped Marathons!  I love those shows... I watched the marathons via MGM Grand's cable/TV/satellite.  Nice receptions!!!

8. Frugal Spending.  I took my tea packs, water bottle, snacks, ate at McDonald's for breakfast and Subway.  Everyday was lunch at El Buen Pastor in Fremont.  Hey, I cook big time at home, so I do not seek to eat in Vegas.  I do fine dining in Chicago... not in Vegas.  I do gaming in Vegas, not dining. I'm just saying how I roll...

9.  No spending at MDW and LAS.  Listen, purchases at any airport is expensive.  BUT, I was ready! Zero "0" spending!!!!

10. Empty Middle Seat.  Yes!!! Yippee!!! The middle seat on my return flight home was empty!!!!

In conclusion, I love Las Vegas!  But, I do more than simply traveling to Vegas.  I have my own Las Vegas Group page, come join!!!  Its a  bit different, its more like my Las Vegas blog.  Come check it out.
I cook and enjoy cooking.  I have a nice group called Cooks Who Host.  Just regular folks who cook and we are called to host dinners and casual events.  Come check out that group.  Really wonderful members there.
I am also a lifelong, native Chicagoan and I love my city.  I promote local events in the central downtown beautiful area of Chicago.  If you ever visit Chicago, you will want to check out this Page.

Here are my links:

Adults in Las Vegas
https://www.facebook.com/groups/543277526065798/

Cooks Who Host
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1077807192386917/

Chicago Speaks Local Events
https://www.facebook.com/groups/222182274466496/

Central Chicago Events
https://www.facebook.com/centralchicagoevents/


Thank you again!!!!