WSOP Housing - Renting Homes for World Series of Poker Lodging

Here it comes! The rush to book the best available homes for WSOP is about to get underway. If you're one of the many thousands of participants coming to Las Vegas for the annual World Series of Poker, then you are probably also one of the potential customers for a home to rent for WSOP. Fear not! We are here to help. Below you will find some of the best ways to secure of good home for the tournament, and some of the really poor ways to get a "good" deal.

What If I Don't Mention WSOP?

Las Vegas is a place where deal making is king. Probably nowhere else in the world, except maybe Hong Kong and Wall Street, has the art of negotiation been mastered as it has in Vegas. So keep that in mind when you come looking for a nice home to rent for WSOP. Owners and vacation rental management companies know well and good that the tournament is the big money making period of the year. Don't expect to hoodwink any naive owners to get a low price. It's not going to happen. They know very well why you are calling about a six week booking that starts June 1st. You'll be one of many calls they get exactly the same dates. See what we mean? Be realistic with your expectations and don't start off your search assuming we wont know why you are calling.

Where Should I Rent A Home For WSOP?

As usual, the World Series of Poker is going to be held at the Rio Casino Hotel. You will want to rent a home for WSOP that is as close to the Rio as possible. The best choices are going to put you within 10 to 15 minutes of the event. The worse choices will put you as far as 45 minutes away depending on the day of the week. Remember, you are here for about 6 weeks. We recommend homes in Southern Highlands, Green Valley and Henderson as well as Summerlin and Spring Valley on the west side. All of those areas are either close to begin with or have great access to the event via major highways and boulevards.

How Much Should I Pay For Good WSOP Lodging?

The answer to that question is really up to you. There is a great list of homes to rent for WSOP on our website that already includes everything in the prices. You can see up front what you will pay for your rental, how far the home is from the tournament, the size of the home, the capacity and number of bedrooms. You can also preview each home on our website and book directly by calling when you are ready. All rentals for WSOP housing must be booked over the phone due popularity of the period and demand for homes  We expect a complete sell out as usual.

Good luck in your search. Visit us and call today to make the whole thing easy!

New Las Vegas Tours and Adventures

Las Vegas Concierges has added more Las Vegas tours and adventures to its already lengthy list of exciting excursions! The new additions offer options suitable for the entire family and for almost every budget. Some of the tours included on the list are brand new to Las Vegas and others have been updated and redone for this every changing town. We recommend checking the list often for the latest information.

It is interesting to see what can happen when creative minds collude to manifest something unique and compelling. Take for example the new Grand Canyon tour which is a combination of a helicoptor ride to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon combined with a guided Harley Davidson Motorcycle tours of points of interest along the southern rim.

Or perheps you would like to stay closer to town and keep the budget more conservative? No problem! Check out many of the free or nearly free activities on the list that are perfect for families and travelers on a budget. Many excellent adventures exist right here in town and even more are only a short drive away.

Some nearby natural wonders offer excellenbt choices, such as the Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon. Thos willing to drive a bit will find even more amazing destinations, such as Death Valley, Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon, located in southern Utah. All of these incredible natural wonders are suitable for families and an excellent way to spend a day adventuring around Las Vegas.

Concierge Service Beyond Shows Tours And Limos

Many visitors will come to Las Vegas without ever considering the advantages of a vacation rental home over the typical strip casino hotel rooms. But for many, Las Vegas vacation rentals are the biggest secret around for having the greatest Las Vegas experience possible. As opposed to the many other options available, vacation home rentals offer a level of privacy not easily found elsewhere. To make that experience even more special,  you can add professional Las Vegas Concierge Services. By working with our outstanding team of professional concierges, you can have an experience unlike any other.

Our Las Vegas Concierge Service is available for our vacation rental customers, Las Vegas visitors and locals alike. They offer the same quality of service (or better!) that someone would hope for from the better hotels and casinos in town. A level of service sometimes only available to high rollers is now available to almost anybody.  Even without losing a bunch of money on the tables, you can be treated like royalty. Visitors do not need to sacrifice concierge services simply because they are staying in vacation rentals instead of hotel rooms.

Our concierge services are suitable for both business and leisure travelers. We offer everything would expect from a good Las Vegas concierge, including everything from shows, tours and transportation, to event planning and coordination. By providing a full menu of services, Las Vegas Concierges can help visitors and guests make the most of their available time and resources.

Call Today 702 944-9388.

Las Vegas Event Locations

Looking to provide a new solution for an ever present problem, Las Vegas Event Locations has opened a new website to showcase the best private home solutions available for events in Las Vegas. By combining the best available homes in one easy location, and by adding the expertise and experience of Las Vegas concierge and event planning services, this is a website that really dials into the need rather than how to spend a lot of money.

Las Vegas is a place where the choices for events are as varied as the people who come here. Just a quick glance at the landscape reveals one inescapable fact, most of the advertised solutions are both expensive and confining. In fact many of the strip casinos almost act like the resent your business. Their solutions are generic and utilitarian and many of their rules are dictatorial.

Las Vegas Event Locations helps people avoid these problems by using solutions that are away from the Strip, and yet close enough to be convenient. Excellent solutions that not only offer tremendous costs savings and the flexibility of using your vendors and entertainment, but also provide character and uniqueness as well. Check their new website before your Las Vegas event and create something truly unique and memorable.

An Amazing Year Ahead For Las Vegas

We've been feeling it for quite some time now. Months maybe. There is something in the air and it feels really good. It's that feeling that change is coming, and it's change we can all appreciate. Las Vegas, like the rest of the country and much of the world, has been under the pall of slow economy for several years now. And although our particular industry, FUN!, is never completely our of style. Still, nobody spends as much or feels as free to enjoy themselves when money is tight and good jobs are hard to come by.

Now with 2012 here, it seems as though the air is changing. Here and in other places too. Las Vegas just enjoyed one of its biggest New Years Eve celebrations ever. Caesars Palace had so many bookings that they opened their new tower months in advance to accommodate the guests. And not only is occupancy up, room rates are too. The crux of all this is that there has been a steady increase in visitors to Las Vegas over the last few months, and they are bringing along more money to spend.

This is a resilient town with a long history of good times and bad. Las Vegas is legendary as both a place of new beginnings and sad endings as well. Movies and novels have told the stories for years. Those of us who live here know all too well the cycles of life and the ebb and flow of our living. And now it looks like the flow is towards the positive again. We are all very excited to see what happens here in the next year. We are ready for it and we know you are too!

Happy New Year from Las Vegas Retreats. We hope 2012 will be your best year ever and we wish you great success and the best of luck in Las Vegas.
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The Guide to Family Friendly Las Vegas

For many people coming to Las Vegas, there is the additional headache of what to do with the kids when you are here. Around the world, this is known as an adult Disneyland, not the one that was made for families. And yet over the years Las Vegas has worked to broaden its appeal to a wider market that includes families with children of all ages.

Since the original boom times of the 50's and 60's, Las Vegas has always been a place where adults came to be adults. Much of that included leaving the kids back home, and having a little R and R that included gambling and drinking and maybe some smoking too.

Oh, who are we kidding??? Everybody smoked back then! But these days parents are looking for a different Las Vegas. One that is more suitable for the whole family. They can find it too!

Where to Look for Las Vegas For Kids?

By looking at sites like VegasVacationVillage.com, parents can now easily find the best options for lodging, entertainment and adventures in Las Vegas and know right away what to do with their families.

We established this great website a few years ago to make it easier for our customers to discover more about the kid side of Las Vegas. Now it is better than ever, with all new information and "Kid Ratings" too, so parents can see right away what is most suitable for their families.

VegasVacationVillage.com is a great website guide, showing all the latest kid shows, destinations, ratings and opinions on just about all the major attractions for children and kids in Las Vegas. It also sports information on some of the lessor known destinations in and near to Las Vegas that many visitors might otherwise have no idea at all about. Be sure to stop by and check out this great website before you make your next family vacation to Las Vegas.

As always, Happy Travels from Las Vegas Retreats!
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Have You Heard What Wayne Newton Is Doing To His House?

Las Vegas is one of those places where stars do amazing things with their houses. It's been a tradition in the desert for the rich and famous to have extravagant tastes for homes here, ever since...well...ever. And certainly no star has done more with their Las Vegas property here than Wayne Newton. With everything from penguins to arabian houses, from the classic "Whitehouse" looking mansion to the on site private jet, Wayne has managed to capture the essense of what it means to be rich and famous in Las Vegas.

And now Mr Las Vegas (as the Wayne is known around here) has decided that all that amazing opulence is too much to keep to himself. He has decided to turn his entire estate into a Graceland style tour, complete with penguin petting zoo and a view of the private jet. Soon Las Vegas visitors will be able to see all of it for themselves, and catch a small glimpse of the star's somewhat private lifestyle.

Wayne Newton is a long time resident here, having moved to Las Vegas after his stardom boomed in the sixties. Modeling his act after the likes of Frank and Elvis, Wayne became a Las Vegas legend with his hard working life dedicated to performing on stage. His performances are not only the stuff legends are made of, but they also number in the thousands!

No doubt this will be interesting to watch. As the development continues and Wayne continues to be a powerful force in Las Vegas, he has been able to secure the approvals and right of way to do almost everything he has asked for. Even moving the private jet from McCarran airport to his own backyard and buying the property across the road for parking. This project IS happening. If that there is no doubt. We're hoping it will be a great success. Las Vegas could us one right about now.

Happy Travels from Las Vegas Retreats!

Introducing Castillo Hermoso

Castillo Hermoso is lovely and luxurious vacation home rental located in the western Las Vegas area, moments away from the famous Las Vegas Strip.

This is a large 5 bedroom 3 bathroom home that offers privacy and space for up to ten guests. Castillo Hermoso offers features and amenities normally found in more expensive vacation rentals at an affordable price.

This wonderful vacation home rental is great for families and friends who want something away from the Strip. You'll get a home with both living rooms and family rooms, as well as an upstairs game room with big screen TV and pool table.

The back yard at Castillo Hermoso offers a wonderful pool and spa with removal water volleyball net. The covered patio offers respite from the sun with a BBQ and plenty of comfortable seating. We are certain you will appreciate the value of this excellent home and the entertainment it offers.

Downstairs you will find a bedroom and adjoining bathroom with shower. Upstairs are three more full bedrooms sharing an additional bath, as well as the master bedroom suite. Every bedroom in Castillo Hermoso has its own television.

You will find shopping and dining options nearby. For adults and kids and alike, there are great choices only a few minutes away. Movies, golf, gambling, shopping and dining of almost any kind are just minutes from the home.

This is an excellent home for families and business guests alike. The home is only moments from Hwy 215 west, providing great access to the Las Vegas valley and the surrounding area.

Castillo Hermoso is an excellent home and a great alternative to high-priced hotel and casino lodging. Offering privacy and features that no hotel can offer at a price no hotel can match.

The Difference Between The Best Deal And The Best Value

Everyone wants to get the most bang for the buck. This is always the case. But this becomes especially true when times are tough. The incentive to squeeze the most value from every dollar becomes a first priority. But just as always, there is danger lurking amongst the various methods people use to find the best deals. When the priority shifts to "lowest price" then all the potential pitfalls rear their ugly heads and more often than not a good deal turns into a regrettable compromise.

Everyone is subject to overlooking the obvious once in a while. When we focus solely on lowest price then we become blind to other very important factors. For example, lets say you're comparing different five bedroom vacation rentals. One is listed at $399 per night plus a cleaning fee while another is listed at only $299 per night and the owner is waving the cleaning fee. That's a savings of over $300 or more for only a 3 night stay. So you opt for the lowest price, since the homes look similar anyway and start imagining the additional money you can throw away on slots.

When you arrive at the vacation rental, the first thing you notice is the Strip is not very close. The owner said it was "about 15 minutes away" but he neglected to mention that the the traffic is usually pretty bad in this direction, so that's actually closer to 25 minutes. Especially right when you want to go. And there are no taxis way out here.

As you look over the home, you begin to see why there was no cleaning fee. There was little or no cleaning done. It looks like the last guests did the dishes and washed the towels themselves, but there is still dust and the floor is dirty. The bathrooms need a scrubbing. Bad!

The backyard is a real adventure. It appears that lawn maintenance is done annually. The tall dead grass helps to hide some of the trash and cigarette butts, so that's good. The pool was cleaned fairly recently and the water is somewhat clear, but the barbecue looks like a science project. It is also quite apparent that pest control has been sacrificed to give you a good deal, as pigeon evidence is everywhere and the scampering red beetles on pool deck make this all too clear.

Now you might be laughing at all this and think this is an unrealistic scenario. But these stories are based on actual complaints we hear from the public all the time. It is quite simple to understand actually. Vacation rentals cost money to operate and maintain. You cannot do it well or even correctly if you keep giving everything away. Homeowners who are in distress will bend their standards because they are in distress. You risk being a victim if you fall for the trap.

It is so easy to overlook the elements that make up a great vacation. Ideally you wont even have to think about them. But you will know for sure when they are missing, and the money you saved will come back to haunt in other ways. We recommend that you don't waste your money on unrealistic prices and deals that are too good to be true. Your vacation is not worth the risk of saving a few dollars for giving up the good time you really want. Be smart! Shop for a great Las Vegas vacation rental that offers great value and do not sacrifice for mere dollars! You will be glad you did.

Top Five Las Vegas Vacation Home Rentals Questions

Throughout the world you will find vacation rentals in almost any reasonably popular tourist destination. From London and Paris to Tahiti and Australia, vacation homes are available as an alternative to hotels. And for many people (and places too), the questions are the same. How much? How far? And of course, is it available? This is also true in Las Vegas. But in Las Vegas there are some unique questions that arise in addition to the typical ones.

Consider for example, the climate. What is the best time of year to visit Las Vegas? Did you know that Las Vegas is NOT always hot? In fact, during the winter months it can be downright cold. Snow is not uncommon, though it is not frequent either. The best times to visit, climate wise, are during spring and fall. Winter can be very cold and the summer heat here is legendary. But, the summer is also the best time for legendary Las Vegas fun. Sitting in the pool, enjoying some indoor fun during the midday, then out on the town for the hot Las Vegas night.

Are there any Las Vegas vacation home rentals that are close to the Strip so you can walk? Quite simply, no. There are none close enough that a person could reasonably walk there. There might be some very old homes bear the Strip, but they aren't vacation homes and you would not want to stay there. Plan your vacation home to be near the Strip and rent a car. A reasonable trip to almost anywhere you would want to be will be 5 to 15 minutes.

Can I stay in Elvis' house? First of all, Elvis did not live in a house in Las Vegas. He lived on the top floor of the Hilton Hotel for the entire time he performed in Las Vegas. The Hilton (then called The International) was built for his show, and the top floor of the hotel was built for Elvis. This is the place where he shot the television upon seeing The Beatles arrival in the U.S. By the way, the Hilton will soon be changing it's name. The company that runs the hotel has lost it's rights to use the Hilton name and will have to come up with something new.

Should I worry about safety? I hear Las Vegas is a dangerous city. No, you should not worry. And yes, Las Vegas has crime. In that way it is not unlike any major city. However, most of the vacation homes you find for rent in Las Vegas are not actually located in Las Vegas. They are located in one of the many suburbs and not close to the city itself. The better homes are also located inside gated or guard gated communities.

Is there anything but the Strip to do in Las Vegas? You bet there is! Las Vegas is located perfectly for an entire adventure of the Southwest. Only 15 miles to the west is Red Rock canyon, a wonderful places for the family and outdoor hiking adventures. To the southeast is Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. All within easy driving distance! In fact, now there is a freeway nearly the entire way to any of those destinations. You can also head up north for barely more than an hour to St. George Utah, the gateway to Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon.

We hope these tips will help you enjoy your next Vegas adventure. Please be sure to let us know of your own discoveries!

Las Vegas Retreats Gets An "A" Upgrade From The Better Business Bureau

It's taken five years now, but the BBB has finally removed that pesky "A-" from our profile and gave us the full-fledged "A" rating. Now, at first that might not seem like a big deal. But the truth is that in order to get an A rating with the BBB, you must maintain a perfect record for at least 5 years. That means that we have successfully maintained a perfect record since the day we first signed up.

We take pride in the accomplishment. To us the rating means customers agree that we provide excellent customer service. Although it may not be known to the greater public, Las Vegas Retreats has watched many "competitors" come and go in the last five years. They hide behind new identities in order to mask a history of poor customer service. In the mean time, we have spent our time growing into a mature company, with the same name and owners, that values its customers and does what it takes to have and keep a good reputation.

Since we opened our office on the Strip last year, some competitors have chosen to open P.O. boxes across the street from us. They list these mail drops as their "office" in order to appear like Las Vegas Retreats. They don't realize that the reason we open an office was for our customers. It is located so that visitors can come and see us in person, and have a real crew of people accountable to them.

We don't blame them really. We're a tough act to follow. We wouldn't want to have to compete with us either! But we're not in this for the short term gain. We love what we do and plan to keep doing it for the long term. We want you to know that we appreciate your business. It means everything to us that our customers get at least what you have paid for. We will continue to work hard to gain and keep your trust, and to provide you with the best vacation rental experience possible in Las Vegas.

Vacation Home Rentals Are Not Traditional Home Rentals

It seems obvious, and yet many people don't really consider all the differences when renting a vacation property versus a traditional home rental. This is true of the home itself and of the entire process as well. The nature of the vacation rental process is entirely different all the way through.

First of all, a vacation home in Las Vegas has to be near the Strip. As the main draw in Vegas, the Strip is the place most people want to visit when they come here. So whereas a traditional renter might be fine with being 20 minutes from the Bellagio, a vacation renter wants to be as close as reasonably possible. They are planning on making several trips to miracle mile during their stay, so they do not want to drive too far.

Additionally, the home most provide as "hotel like" readiness. This means that all the lights and power are on as well as the cable TV and Internet access. The home must have a private pool and preferably a spa, as well as a room that can be called a "game room". Ideal homes have bathrooms connected to every bedroom, and also give the guest feeling of privacy and exclusivity.

None of these things are important to a traditional renter. Even if they are looking for a furnished home, they are likely showing up with more than a suitcase full of clothes and ready to sign on for all the utilities. This is not at all the same customer and not at all the same market. Traditional renters are not travelers. Plain and simple.

This is why Las Vegas Retreats specializes in servicing the vacation rental and corporate housing markets. The customers who come to us want to know that our homes are ready to use, have all the features to make for a great vacation, and are located close to almost everything they want to see and do in Las Vegas. That's exactly what we provide, and that is exactly what our customers get.

There are plenty of good real estate companies in Las Vegas who represent excellent rental homes of almost every type and price. And none of them provides 24 hour customer service. None of them has a cleaning crew to perform a top to bottom cleaning between every guest. None of them acclimatizes homes or heats the pool for incoming guests, or makes sure that everything is working the way it is supposed to.

Of course we are biased. But it's mostly from operating the business for so long and discovering all the differences for ourselves. When you are looking for a great vacation home rental that actually is one, call Las Vegas Retreats. It is our business!

Something A Little Different

You've seen them out your window of your strip hotel room. Those helicopters buzzing up and down Las Vegas Blvd, carrying visitors from all around the world on an aerial adventure above this city of lights. Now, as a customer of Las Vegas Retreats, you have front row access to adventures like this one and many more. By an exclusive relationship with some of the best tour operators in town (like Maverick Helicopters and ACA), Las Vegas Retreats can arrange any tour you like and have your pickup right at the front door of your vacation home rental. Whether you want to take a night time flight to see the Strip or take a more adventurous helicopter trip to the Grand Canyon, our friends have some of the most exciting options available.  

Call us today to book your adventure! 888 887-0951

Last Chance for WSOP Housing And World Series of Poker Rentals

If you are one of the many participants scheduled to appear at the upcoming World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, now is your last chance to book WSOP housing for the tournament. In the next few days, any remaining homes will be opened up to a waiting public for booking as regular vacation rentals.

Pent up demand is tremendous, as most owners and companies have been holding their homes open, hoping to book for the entire six week period. Now with the competition getting close, many of the homes that haven't rented will be made available to non-tournament customers as well.

The truth is that vacation rental customers will actually spend even more than WSOP players, it's just that they do it one or two weeks at a time instead of two months. Players who are still looking for discounts are going to be sorely disappointed. We've heard many stories about how "all the foreclosed homes will make rents cheap in Vegas". This ridiculous logic leaves out one critical point, that banks don't rent homes.

Additionally, it's invalid logic because owners who are in distress cannot also afford to furnish a home and set it up as a vacation rental in the first place. See the Fountainbleu Hotel? See how its 4000 rooms stand empty? It doesn't matter. Rooms at the Wynn and Bellagio are still $550 a night and more.See what we mean?

Consider this fair warning. We love you guys and want you to get a fair deal and a nice home to stay in. Call us in the next few days and get a great deal on a great home and be happy you did!

Call (888) 887-0951 To Reserve Homes For WSOP!