Rolling the Dice: How to Find an Excellent Las Vegas Vacation Deal!

Taking vacations does not have to be expensive. If anybody in the world knows anything about cutting corners, it's me. As a middle school teacher, I live like a millionaire on a breath of fresh air. However, do not cue in the sympathy tears for me just yet. Unlike most occupations, I get about two months off (with the exception of meetings that take place from time to time and lesson planning for the following year). During the summer season, I have spare time on my hands to help myself, as well as you, find cost cutting techniques. The one I am about to share will blow your mind.

First off, forget a lot of what you see and hear from other people in regards to discovering a vacation package. My vacationing destination of choice for the past two years has been Las Vegas. One, because I thoroughly enjoy the area. There exists a lot more to do than just gambling (although I am also able to appease that sweet tooth as well). Second, out of all the places in the United States, this destination is by far the most affordable. Last year I paid $900 for a five day, six night stay at the Orleans Hotel and Casino. This was an all-inclusive package that included the hotel stay, round trip air tickets for two (because going alone represents way too much temptation) and a Ford Mustang rental car. Ok, the Mustang upgrade was by chance, I will admit that. But the price, even if Avis were to offer a skateboard, was far and away spectacular for the experience.

How did I do it? It took timing, patience, and a little bit of sacrifice. Keep in mind we are talking about vacationing on a budget. Websites such as Expedia and Travelocity, both very popular due to their obnoxious commercialized presence, I would not even bother. Both are usually a couple of hundred dollars more than other on-line rivals, despite their lowest rate guarantee. Perhaps a travel agent? No way. This is not the way to go. In the days of instant-internet gratification, only old timers use these people. Cut out the middle-man; keep in mind that a travel agent gets compensated either by you for "discovering a great deal," or through another party.