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About Laine Wightman
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I can answer general questions about moving to Las Vegas and the local lifestyle, away from tourist areas. I can also answer general tourist questions about where to go and what to do, and have a good research base on what to do with kids. I cannot answer legal questions about marriage, gambling winnings and losses, or incarceration.

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Local resident for a number of years.
   

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In Category  Las Vegas

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What to do in Vegas apart from gambling10/12/2008
  Q: We are flying into Vegas on Christmas day from London for a 5 day vacation, we have pre booked the ...
  A: Quick follow up. Brian, I'm sorry to tell you that the Sahara has closed down all of it's rides and ...
Tickets for Vegas shows10/8/2008
  Q: I was trying to book tickets for Vegas shows on Internet.I am getting different rates from different ...
  A: You DO need to book in advance. Sooner than later for the big shows. I'm glad you are going to ...
free parking in Las Vegas10/6/2008
  Q: I am traveling alone to Vegas and am renting a car.I was told that if I go to any hotel, there will ...
  A: Any of the casino/hotels will have valet parking. It is free, but on the way out, it is common to ...
Being 20 in Las Vegas..?9/28/2008
  Q: we are three Swedish girls, all aged 20, and we are going to Las Vegas for three days now in ...
  A: I don't think you'd have a problem renting a limousine with a driver for a trip down the Strip. ...
Grand Canyon8/26/2008
  Q: my daughter is in Las Vegas just now with friends & instead of going on a coach trip to the Grand ...
  A: It takes between five and six hours to drive to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It's about three ...
Which Vegas Strip Sports Books serve food and which is best?8/12/2008
  Q: I'm going Vegas with a few friends next month and one of the things we really wanted to due while ...
  A: This is what I found out, or knew about: Caesar's - food and drink available in book, Mesa Grill ...
Ettiquette Rule at Black Jack Table7/31/2008
  Q: I have a statistic chart I made up for how I want to bet on hands...is that okay to bring to the ...
  A: I have never seen this done, nor have I heard of it being done. The only table game I'm aware of ...
18+6/5/2008
  Q: I'm going to vegas for a tournament at the end of june and ill be 20...so what is there to do in ...
  A: Like so many places, there is a real dearth of activities for your age group here. You are not ...
Casino age limit5/29/2008
  Q: ...Iknow 13 years olds cannot gamble, but are they allowed in the casino....just to overlook someone ...
  A: The legal age for gambling and drinking alchohol is 21, as you know. Children under 21 are not ...
21st Bday5/22/2008
  Q: im going to be going to Vegas with 4 of my friends and was wondering wat good hot spots are to hit ...
  A: First, Happy upcoming Birthday! 21 is sure a big milestone. Now, I can't help you with Strip ...
Pools5/19/2008
  Q: Tom, thank you for all the info you have been a really asset. I have been to Vegas about 10 times in ...
  A: I am not Tom, and don't know how your question got directed to me. I do not know of any hotels that ...
21st b-day4/7/2008
  Q: so i have been to Vegas many times with my family in the past but this next trip in August i will be ...
  A: Happy Birthday in advance!!! I think Margaritaville would be lots of fun for all of you. If you ...
Moving to Las Vegas3/27/2008
  Q: Laine, I have read almost all of the questions and answers, but I have not seen many questions ...
  A: First, it would be important to know where you are teaching. The Las Vegas area is pretty much ...
Latin dancing in vegas?3/8/2008
  Q: im colombian and a huge salsa dancer, im going to vegas tomorrow night and was wondering if i can ...
  A: I found one web site with information on several clubs: ...
Bands Downtown2/18/2008
  Q: We always stay Downtown when we come to Vegas about twice a year for a week . They always had ...
  A: I'm sorry you were disappointed during your last visit. I found a calendar which tells the ...
visiting vegas2/13/2008
  Q: I wanted to take her to either "O" or the "Love" by the CDS. Which is better? Also Steve Wyrick or ...
  A: Congratulations on your 5th Anniversary! I have seen both Love and "O" and I prefer "O", but ...
8th birthday party2/11/2008
  Q: My daughter is turning eight and would love a "spa" experience with a few friends. Is there ...
  A: I've been thinking of your question and while reading my neighborhood magazine this evening, I saw ...
entery age limit1/31/2008
  Q: Me and my family are planning to visit vegas in next few months but we are not sure weather our ...
  A: I think you will have a wonderful time. The distances between casinos is quite far although they ...
Weather1/30/2008
  Q: I am travelling from europe to Las Vegas in March, the 15th, can you tell me what to pack, what ...
  A: You could have fun no matter how long your visit, but coming so far, I would recommend at least four ...
Weather1/29/2008
  Q: I am travelling from europe to Las Vegas in March, the 15th, can you tell me what to pack, what ...
  A: On March 15 the AVERAGE high is around 70F, and low around 40F. The record high is 88F and record ...
entery age limit1/28/2008
  Q: Me and my family are planning to visit vegas in next few months but we are not sure weather our ...
  A: I know I already answered your initial question below, but I was thinking that without knowing what ...
Best place to stay for pbr finals with two teenage boys1/24/2008
  Q: My husband and I are planning a trip for the pbr world finals. We will be taking our two boys and ...
  A: I would check out the Boyd Gaming Properties, especially Sam's Town and the Orleans. Sams Town has ...
Fancy dress hire12/19/2007
  Q: Can you tell me if there are any fancy dress hire shops near to the circus cirus hotel where we can ...
  A: There are several costume places in Las Vegas, but none right on the Strip, nor even within walking ...
things to do for under 21 college guy12/8/2007
  Q: So what exactly does Vegas have to offer me,a 19 year old college student who is over all carnival ...
  A: Like most places, I'm sorry to tell you that there isn't much for 18-20 year olds in Las Vegas. ...
new years eve12/4/2007
  Q: we have hotel and everything but im abit lost what to do new years eve? my boyfriend really wants to ...
  A: The police close down the Strip to vehicles at around 5-6pm. They bring in porta potties. Most ...
teen clubs11/18/2007
  Q: i read from a previous question's answer that there was a teen night club in vegas. I was wondering ...
  A: There is a teen club. It's open on Friday and Saturdays and has a $15 charge. Here's the ...
children new years eve11/12/2007
  Q: myself and family will be in Las Vegas for a couple of days over the New Year.Our children are 14,10 ...
  A: On New Year's Eve the Strip is closed to vehicular traffic, and noone is allowed in hotels unless ...
New Year in Las Vegas11/12/2007
  Q: we usually go to Las Vegas once a year some time between July and November (driving from San ...
  A: Helo Pavel, On New Years Eve on the Strip, you can expect tons of drunks, the casinos closed to ...
casino winnings withholding tax10/30/2007
  Q: I am a Canadian and won monies at LasVegas casino via slot machine. They withheld monies for US Tax. ...
  A: I don't usually answer any tax questions, but I did find this published on our Internal Revenue ...
birthday10/29/2007
  Q: Laine, My family and i will be celebrating my mothers 80th birthday in Vegas. We would prefer it to ...
  A: Your party sounds lovely. I would guess that all of the hotels would have hospitality suites, ...
new outdoor park10/21/2007
  Q: I read recently about a new park of some sort located not far off the strip that just recently ...
  A: Sorry this answer is so late. I did answer it on the day you sent it, but someone at allexperts has ...
first time to las vegas10/13/2007
  Q: husband and i are going to vegas for our 20 anniversary from 11/15/-20/07. Do you know what the ...
  A: Congratulations on your 20th! The best buffets are always changing, but our favorites are the ...
My daughter's 21st birthday10/13/2007
  Q: I am bringing my daughter and niece to Las Vegas in December to celebrate her 21st birthday. We ...
  A: Happy Birthday to your daughter! First, trendy clubs............Green Valley Ranch itself has a ...
Drinking Question.9/19/2007
  Q: If I am being accompanied by my legal parents, am I allowed to drink in a bar or a restaurant? Where ...
  A: The legal age for drinking alchohol in Las Vegas is 21. If you are with your parents and you are 21 ...
FREE VALET PARKING IN WHAT HOTELS IN LAS VEGAS9/14/2007
  Q: Many says most hotels on the strip offers free parking for public or free valet parking exclusive ...
  A: ALL of the hotel/casinos offer free valet parking. You don't tip when you leave your car, but you ...
Good Shopping CentresS9/11/2007
  Q: Hey we are renting car in Vegas late October and would like to find some good bargins, maybe flea ...
  A: There is a flea market at Decatur and Oakey that is only open on weekends. I haven't been there in ...
Vegas8/31/2007
  Q: My son is turning 18 in November and we were thinking of going to Vegas, neither of us are ...
  A: As usual, there is nothing special to do for 18-21 year olds. We have one teen night club, but that ...
saftey deposit boxes8/28/2007
  Q: I am next in Vegas beginning for September and I will be there for a week to get married and then ...
  A: Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! Many hotels have safe deposit boxes, but I think they ...
Vegas Pools8/12/2007
  Q: I am going to be in Vegas October 3-8. Will the pools still be open or will the pool season be over ...
  A: Each hotel has their own opening and closing dates, but many hotels are now leaving at least one ...
International age limits?8/8/2007
  Q: In October I will be travelling to Las Vegas with my family. I am only 18, but was wondering if any ...
  A: I am sorry but the legal age for gambling, drinking, or adult clubbing here is 21. There is one ...
Regency Hotel and Casino8/5/2007
  Q: I know that the now Rampart Casino opened under the name Regency. What year did it open being called ...
  A: The Resort at Summerlin was the first name of this $370 million property when it opened in 1999. In ...
underage clubs8/1/2007
  Q: are there any clubs in vegas for people 18-20?
  A: There is just ONE............but that's 100% more than there were last year. It is Club froZEN75 ...
Rental Car7/23/2007
  Q: even with a surcharge. If there is any non major car rental company that will rent to a 19 year old ...
  A: I can't find anywhere that will rent a car to anyone under 21 BUT I did see a website: ...
Peak Times in Vegas7/15/2007
  Q: Me and my partner are planning to return to Vegas in August, we have found some cheap deals and are ...
  A: Of course I don't know WHICH shows you are trying to book, but I see that tickets are available ...
Im turning 21 in July and Im Going to Vegas7/15/2007
  Q: OK... Me and my cousin are going to be in Vegas July 26-29. We havent booked our hotel yet becuase ...
  A: Happy Birthday! Hotels that target your demographic are The Palms, Hardrock, TI, Mandalay Bay, MGM ...
Transporttation6/30/2007
  Q: Sorry to keep bugging you. I want to surprise my wife and have a limo pick us up at the airport for ...
  A: You really do not have to RESERVE a limo. If you walk outside at the taxi area and look to your ...
7776/28/2007
  Q: Wife and I are staying at Four Queens 7/5 for four nights. What are my chances for an upgrade if I ...
  A: I'm seeing lots of hullabaloo about 7/7/07. They're calling it the luckiest day EVER! Local ...
I live here!6/27/2007
  Q: I live here in Las Vegas and I don't know what to do for fun! I am 18 years old and i love, just ...
  A: Unfortunately, your age group is really left out! There used to be a dance club for those under 21, ...
Pink motel6/27/2007
  Q: What was the name of the pink motel on the south strip that had the windows in the swimming pool? I ...
  A: That was the Glass Pool Inn, 4613 Las Vegas Blvd. S The Glass Pool Inn was built in 1952. Its ...
room upgrade6/25/2007
  Q: Wife and I are staying at Four Queens 7/5 for four nights. What are my chances for an upgrade if I ...
  A: Well, you can try it, but according to their reservations page they are sold out for July 4th ...
club dress code6/22/2007
  Q: My husband & I (age 26) will be in Vegas July 9th-13th for our 5th anniversary. This is our first ...
  A: Happy Anniversary! Here's a website that will give you the lowdown on the dress ...
Marriage5/1/2007
  Q: I plan to get married in Vegas while on holiday there next month. We've booked nothing for the ...
  A: "Here's a link to the marriage license bureau in Las Vegas. Click on the Forms page and you can see ...
Local buses4/8/2007
  Q: Greetings My wife and I are taking our first trip to Vegas. We are trying to do this as cheaply as ...
  A: I KNOW that the Charleston Blvd Walmart is on a bus route, but I don't know about the Rainbow one. ...
Local buses4/7/2007
  Q: Greetings My wife and I are taking our first trip to Vegas. We are trying to do this as cheaply as ...
  A: I don't think you'll have any trouble with the buses as long as you stick to the tourist area. Up ...
Going to Vegas for first time!!4/2/2007
  Q: I am graduating from college this Spring and planning to take a trip to Vegas along with my ...
  A: Congratulations on your graduation! The best time to visit Las Vegas is early Spring or Fall to ...
Daytrip to Valley of Fire3/21/2007
  Q: I'll be spending a few days in Vegas with my girlfriend in a couple of weeks and wanted to include a ...
  A: You can rent a car from Dollar, right in the Hilton. Valley of Fire State Park is about two ...
Best swimming pool in Las Vegas3/19/2007
  Q: In your opinion, which hotel has the nicest swimming pool area??
  A: I was thinking about your question and looked it up on About.com. They had some I hadn't thought ...
going to Las Vegas 'underage' for New Year's Eve3/18/2007
  Q: My parents and I are very seriously considering visiting Las Vegas over the Christmas / New Year ...
  A: As you know, your age group is sadly misrepresented everywhere!!! :( There are things to do, ...
Nevada-Utah-Arizona tour from Las Vegas3/8/2007
  Q: My family is planning to stay in Las Vegas for 7 days. As part of our vacation, we would like to ...
  A: First, here's a website to give you lots of vacation information about Las Vegas itself: ...
where to go3/2/2007
  Q: due in las vegas 3/15/07 for two weeks we have been comming to las vegas for about 12 years an love ...
  A: Hello! I tried to answer this earlier today, but the server was having problems. I'm sorry it has ...
Help, need a room2/23/2007
  Q: Stupid me forgot about a friends wedding and the girlfriend is upset. The wedding is next week and ...
  A: I plugged in the hypothetical dates of Feb 27 and 28, and came up with about 150 at Ballys, and ...
First Timer2/8/2007
  Q: I am a 25 year old male going to Vegas April 18-21. I will be travelling with a group of 8 ages ...
  A: Most of the hotels have clubs/bars for dancing and "clubbing". Here are a couple of links that ...
Las Vegas Area1/23/2007
  Q: I am thinking on moving to southern Las Vegas, Henderson area. What is it like there?
  A: I live on the other end of town, so I only know what I see when I am in the Henderson/Green Valley ...
Choosing from 5 hotels in LV1/18/2007
  Q: Laine, First and foremost thanks a lot for very detailed and clear answer. If you don't mind, a few ...
  A: 1.The MGM is the largest hotel in the world, over 5000 rooms. It is a nice hotel, and I would ...
Choosing from 5 hotels in LV1/17/2007
  Q: I will be visitng LV togehter with my brother just 1 day/1 night February 25 (Sunday). Neither of us ...
  A: 1. The Stratosphere - decemt rooms, clean, casino is fun, tallest tower west of the Mississippi ...
Vegas Withholding Tax1/4/2007
  Q: Can you please tell me, at what point does a casino start withholding non-resident taxs on winnings ...
  A: Here's what the IRS says about a form W2-G. Must be filled out for winning: $600 or more ...
Vegas question12/12/2006
  Q: In spring I'll be taking my girlfriend to Vegas, but I don't know where to stay. We'll be staying ...
  A: I'm not a travel agent, just a volunteer trying to share my home town, but I'll try to help. ...
Driving tour12/5/2006
  Q: I'm going to litter you with questions now that I found someone to ask..... We are thinking of ...
  A: If you follow the itinerary that you have suggested, you sure are not going to see much in 4-5 ...
low minimum gambling12/5/2006
  Q: ... I am at the Alladin jan 1-5. Is there anywhere left on the strip (close to us) where you can ...
  A: Rides first: At the Stratosphere.........XScream, a swing like ride out over the edge of the tower ...
Show tickets etc12/1/2006
  Q: I am in Vegas jan 1-5. I think we want to see mystere at TI. Is it best to go right to the hotel ...
  A: From the 3rd to the 5th, there is a convention of 25,000 at the Mandalay Bay, but other than that, ...
las vegas first timer11/21/2006
  Q: I'm sorry Laine, but I didn't get to see your first answer. Could you say again?Hi Laine, my ...
  A: Here's a copy Diane.........hope you have a great trip! By the way, the cheapest buffet nowadays is ...
15th birthday party11/11/2006
  Q: OK im lookin for a hot place to have a 15th birthday party like the circus circus ballroom some ...
  A: I came up with a few things. 1. Circus Circus Adventuredome ...
21st Birthday on New Years Eve11/9/2006
  Q: I was wondering what is the best thing to do since it will be both the biggest party year and my ...
  A: First, Happy Birthday, just a little early! Next, do know that the Strip is a ZOO on New Year's ...
new to vegas10/24/2006
  Q: Laine, I am thinking of relocating to vegas and would like to know; what paper I should look in to ...
  A: The only papers I am familiar with are the Review Journal and the Sun, which are combined. You ...
birthday party10/16/2006
  Q: I am trying to surprise my husband for his 40th birthday party with about 40-50 people all meeting ...
  A: That sounds like fun!!! If you are all staying at the same hotel, you might check with that ...
off roading9/16/2006
  Q: i was wondering if you knew of any good off roading trails my wife and i might enjoy
  A: I don't know of as much as there used to be.............the places we used to go are now covered by ...
Advice on Hotels9/3/2006
  Q: Appreciate your prompt response. I agree with your advise of coming with a booking in hand and then ...
  A: Khurram. I wish you good fortune on finding just the rate you are looking for, and I hope you enjoy ...
Advice on Hotels9/2/2006
  Q: My company is participating in the AAPEX Show (Sands Expo) in Oct end. I will be visiting - ...
  A: The least expensive hotels on the Strip are the Barbary Coast and the Imperial Palace. These are on ...
nightclubs8/28/2006
  Q: this is Smiles and I've lived in Vegas for 10 years, I'm 19 years old and I love dancing so I just ...
  A: I wish I knew of someplace for you. Your age group is really the forgotten one in Las Vegas, isn't ...
Long stay at Las Vegas8/20/2006
  Q: I am planning to stay in Vegas for 1 month. Can you please assist in locating somewhere as cheaply ...
  A: I am not a travel agent, nor a real estate broker, so I only know of places for tourists. The ones ...
Italian and French community in Las Vegas8/15/2006
  Q: Where do I find information about this two communities. I found the Asian Chamber of Commerce but ...
  A: I did not find any information about European Chamber of Commerce either, and the only information I ...
Las Vegas day trip7/21/2006
  Q: My husband and I will be in Vegas in Oct. 26 - 30, 2006 on business, but will have a day and a half ...
  A: You will be here at a very nice time of year, and just right for Day Tripping. You could go to ...
Las Vegas day trips5/29/2006
  Q: I am visiting Las Vegas for a week and I am looking into day trips that go to Sedona, Az and I am ...
  A: I cannot find any day trips that go to Sedona either. It seems that there MUST be one, but I have ...
best hotel for teens5/14/2006
  Q: My husband has a conference in vegas in beginning of June at the Venetian. We will be taking our 14 ...
  A: I think the Venetian is a beautiful hotel. The rooms are lovely, and very comfortable. There is a ...
First Vegas Vacation4/3/2006
  Q: So heres the skinny...I've been reading over past Q&A's and have found some really good information. ...
  A: I like the Strat, and think you will like it there, too. The only thing about it being a little ...
buffets3/11/2006
  Q: Where are the best buffets in las vegas to eat ? Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and seafood buffets, ...
  A: There are so many wonderful buffets in Las Vegas that it is hard to pinpoint any. The most ...
18+ clubs2/8/2006
  Q: me and a couple of friends are planning to go to las vegas for spring break and i was wondering if ...
  A: I have researched this information before, and unfortunately, there are no clubs for people under ...
Trips to surrounding Las Vegas areas2/6/2006
  Q: I will be visiting LV from 22-29 April and plan on hiring a car for a couple of days to drive out of ...
  A: I can recommend several side trips while traveling to or from Hoover Dam and Las Vegas. First, the ...
Las Vegas12/21/2005
  Q: Do you think the Stratosphere would allow our kids (17 & 15 years) to the Pool Deck Party on New ...
  A: again, Many thanks for your kind words. It's always enjoyable to share our city with nice ...
Las Vegas12/20/2005
  Q: Sorry about the wrong address ;) I would really appreciate your ideas... Thank you FawazDear Mr ...
  A: I have been trying to send this since yesterday afternoon, server kept sending error ...
Dear Mr Thompson We are...12/19/2005
  Q: We are a family of four (Mom, Dad, Son 17, son 14) and we're spending a week in LV from 29th-5th Dec ...
  A: I believe you have misdirected your question. I am not Mr Thompson, but rather, Laine Wightman. ...
New Year's in Vegas12/6/2005
  Q: I'm coming with my mom and sister to Vegas and we have no idea what to do on New Year's Eve. Any ...
  A: Well, first of all, Las Vegas on New Year's Eve is a ZOO!! Be prepared. :) There is going to be ...
Lobbying to request underage clubs.11/28/2005
  Q: I am an 18 year old College freshman attending UNLV, and have lived in the city my entire life. ...
  A: I am involved with the AllExperts.com panel to help people with vacation ideas, and to tell them ...
Underage fun in Vegas?11/6/2005
  Q: My parents are getting married in Vegas this New Years. Me and my sister are 16 and 17 years old. ...
  A: Unfortunately, your age group is the hardest to accomodate in Las Vegas. There are no teen clubs, ...
Las Vegas for the underage10/19/2005
  Q: Does the web site "lasvegas24hours.com" still exist or is it under a different name now? Saw this ...
  A: Yes, that site still exists. It is the site from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors center. ...
Apartment locations8/3/2005
  Q: I would appreciate knowing what zip code locations you would recommend for apartment renting. ...
  A: Myers, I really don't KNOW the zip code locations for various apartment buildings. I would ...
Las Vegas5/13/2005
  Q: Presently I am in Virginia and want to go for vacations for 4-5 days. How should I plan an ...
  A: Your question is a bit broad for me to answer. I am a volunteer, but not a travel agent. ...
vegas wedding3/30/2005
  Q: How much would a cheap vegas wedding cost? also, how far in advance do you have to make ...
  A: Here is a website with tons of information about weddings and wedding packages. I saw that they ...
Las Vegas move12/14/2004
  Q: I'm thinking of moving to Las Veags this February. Is it still a boom town -- lots of work -- or has ...
  A: Las Vegas is still booming! I don't know what your field is, but there seems to be lots of work in ...

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