Fair Dinkum in Viva Las Vegas? Hotel trumped AirBnb. First time ever!

Las Vegas is as far away from Fair Dinkum travel as you can get. And this is where we are going over a weekend this summer. We will be seeing a a show and then trying out a few restaurants. Our favorite natural area around there is Red Rocks. If you haven't taken the time to go thru there while in Vegas, you are missing a beautiful sight. Not to mention a great salve for your over stimulated  assaulted senses after walking the strip.

But I digress, My first line of lodging, AirBnb, this is first city I have seen, where this is not the best option. We want to stay on the strip or at least not more then a block off.
Tip 1. When making hotel/ lodging reservations in Vegas, LOCATION is everything, one block off in the wrong direction or two far north or south of the main drag defeats the purpose of location. Have a map out of all the big name hotels and really get a feel for how far you are. Use Google Maps to walk the area around where you want to stay. Make sure it is safe.

Las Vegas has done a great job of providing multiple transportation modes along the strip, but you do not want to walk thru an unsafe area to get to them.

Tip 2. Check out hotel prices vs. AirBnB. We found (first time ever) that a hotel is going to be closer and more cost efficient then a room via AirBnB.

We will be evaluating and staying at the Carriage House. It has mixed reviews on Trip Advisor, but mostly good and inexpensive.

I will go over on another blog, how to really read a Trip Advisor Review.

REVISED: TripAdvisor review of the Carriage House in Las Vegas

Keep it simple with my top two favorite Travel Apps.

I write and talk about keeping your travel experiences real, getting in touch with local faire and going off an your own. There are so many great apps out there for travel, but you can  spend your whole time with your head in your phone. Before I share my top two, here is a list of the top 5 from Elliott at Boarding Area.

My top Two from the list are: 

Trip Advisor is my all time favorite. You can look up hotels (motels/B and B's), Restaurants and Attractions. The great part is you can read the worst reviews and the best, from locals and tourists. You can connect with multiple booking sites, get great tips from regular people and things to be weary of. Yes, I am always writing reviews, but not just while away, but at home also.

 Second is Google Maps. they are great for seeing the lay of the land and navigation.

In many areas (without WiFi) you can find and save the map you will need for the day and be wi fi free and still have the navigation you will want to go rogue.

Technology has allowed us to travel to parts unknown with a sense of safety and connectedness. But it can also create dependence on electronics that will detract from living the experience in real time. 

Please,  what ever travel apps you use, let them be a loose guide and then enjoy a Fair Dinkum Adventure!