The other day while we were at the Luxor, a person asked us if we would like free tickets to a show. Did someone say FREE? Do you know a LaFontaine that doesn't like FREE? To make a long story short, if we were willing to attend a timeshare presentation, we would get in return, $125.00 in food, gambling, or spa certificates and 2 shows worth $180.00 for $80.00. Joe didn't want to do it. What? You are a LaFontaine! Well I'm a LaFontaine, so I stepped up and said we would do it! I picked out the shows I wanted to see and paid $80.00. The next day Joe and I had to be at the timeshare condo's at 2:00PM. We were to get a free lunch, and found when we got there it was deli sandwiches, a drink, and a cookie. (We should have known! We were hoping for something really nice.) We didn't get out of there until 5:30. I think they wore us down, because we walked out owning a timeshare. What!!! They kept lower the price and throwing in free weeks, to the point we thought we were getting a great deal. You have to be careful going to those presentations for FREEBIES! It's OK, the next day we came to our senses, and cancelled our contract as you have 5 days to cancel your contract.
5/19/2010
The next day after we sent our certified letter to cancel the timeshare contract at the post office, we went for lunch at a buffet at the Luxor with one of our $25 dinner certificates. That evening we went to a show that was recommended by the person that signed us up for the time share presentation. It was OK but not worth the $60 per person price ticket. Glad I got half price for the shows.
Today we went back to the Luxor to go to Bodies The Exhibition. Before the person had approached us about the timeshare, the other day, I had just gone up to find out how much the Bodies Exhibit cost. So this was my first choice. I had been told by a few people who had gone to it, that it was really interesting.
5/22/2010
I gave Joe $50 of our free gambling certificate and I took $25 in free slot machines plays. Joe played the craps tables as I played 1 cent slots ( I know I'm such a big risk taker). In the end Joe ended with $60 in real money and I ended up with $ 24.14 in real money. I took the money to pay myself back for the $80.00 shows. How's that for freebies and some entertainment to boot.
We loved the Bodies exhibit! I guess Ryan and Joe are a little alike, it took him awhile to get interested, but I loved it. You've got to go see a Cirque Du Soleil show while you're in Vegas. I know they're pricey, but so worth it. We saw Mystere at Treasure Island - fun! and also, Zumanity at NYNY (we got free tix from a timeshare presentation ;)). It's a bit risque', but they are both so magical. I have heard awesome reviews about the Beatles production, LOVE, and friends have said that you cannot ask for more than 'O' at Bellagio.
ReplyDeleteRyan says that if you're going to splurge on a meal, go to WYNN for Sunday brunch buffet - unbelievable. He's still raving about it two years later.
Have fun!
Tiffany