How to Get a Cheap Room in Las Vegas

Cheap rooms are available at casino-hotels throughout Las Vegas, provided you know where to look. Room rates will vary from one hotel to another, and will change depending on the season, month, week and day. To get the best rates, start searching at least a couple of months ahead of time, more if you will be traveling to Las Vegas while a major event is in town.

Tips For You

1. Be flexible in your travel dates so that when you begin searching for room rates, you have the option to choose a time frame when lodging costs are at their cheapest. For example, depending on room availability and a number of other factors, you might find that one night is significantly cheaper than another, or one time frame cheaper than another.
2. Look for rooms at casino-hotels that are off the Strip, Las Vegas Boulevard. Room rates at the Strip hotels tend to be more expensive than those just a block or two away.
3. Avoid Las Vegas during holidays, particularly New Year's Eve, when rooms are booked far in advance and are typically more expensive.
4. Travel to Las Vegas during the middle of the week, if possible, when you're likely to find the cheapest nightly rates. Weekend room rates, especially for Fridays and Saturdays, are generally the most expensive.
5. Steer clear of Las Vegas when a big event is in town, such as the National Finals Rodeo, which draws thousands of fans each December to the University of Nevada Las Vegas Thomas & Mack Center, which can hold about 17,000 fans. The large contingent of fans for such an event can mean rooms are difficult to come by, and those that are available are generally expensive.
6. Compare online travel discount sites for the lowest available nightly rates for your stay. Pay attention to total rates after taxes and fees, as some sites won't disclose the total amount until you've clicked through to the registration page.
7. Search individual hotel websites for any available discounts that might not be offered through online travel brokers. You might find inexpensive room rates and packages that include food, free gaming chips and free drinks.

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How to Get Cheap Rail Fares

As airlines get more crowded and airports have long security lines, many travelers are reconsidering rail travel. Though Amtrak prices are sometimes higher than air travel, in cities like Boston and New York you can inexpensively get to centrally located train stations using public transportation. You also don't have to pay baggage fees for the first three checked bags. For families with young children choosing rail travel, family friendly Amtrak offers extra discounts, and the prices you find are not subject to fuel surcharges or airline taxes.

Things You'll Need

1. Computer with Internet access
2. AAA card

Instructions
Book early

1. Solidify your plans and book well in advance on Amtrak's website at Amtrak.com. Prices rise as the travel date nears, and the early bird truly gets the lowest prices.
2. Check weekly specials on the Amtrak website. Find different specials every Tuesday through Friday, for travel every day except Fridays and Sundays.
3. Use your discounts. AAA members and military families save 10 percent. Children younger than 2 ride free, and children 2 to 15 years old are half price. The AAA discount applies to the half-price fare, making travel even cheaper for families.

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Cheap Conservative Places to Live in the Caribbean

The Caribbean features many locations with low cost of living, affordable education and beautiful scenery. If you live in a city full of skyscrapers and unfriendly people, the Caribbean islands are a very pleasant change of lifestyle. Caribbean countries preserve their traditional values and oppose changing the natural beauty of the land. If it is tropical scenery and a laid-back atmosphere you seek, the Caribbean is a great place to live.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is an excellent destination for both visitors and residents. It is located at the Central American isthmus, on the border of the Caribbean Sea. Costa Rica is an inexpensive place to raise a family. At the time of publication, the average water bill for a family of four is around $18, an electric bill is $50 and a digital cable television bill is $40 per month. Groceries cost around 60% of what they do in the United States. Costa Rica is booming in state-of-the-art medical technology, with 25 medical device companies residing there. At the time of publication, the exchange rate is approximately 501 Costa Rican Colons for $1.

Nicaragua

Nicaragua is surrounded by long, relaxing beaches and is covered with freshwater lakes, volcanoes and hills. It is a conservative country that preserves its traditional values and history. The tenth-largest lake in the world is Lake Nicaragua. The islands on the lake were created hundreds of years ago when the Mombacho Volcano exploded. If you are planning to live in or retire to Nicaragua, the country features excellent incentives if you are over 45 and have a monthly income of at least $400. These incentives include paying no taxes on any out-of-country earnings and being permitted to bring in up to $10,000 worth of household goods, duty-free. Cost of living is much lower than the United States. A 30-minute consultation with a United States-trained physician is approximately $35. You can buy a two-week supply of beef for around $65. At the time of publication, the exchange rate is approximately 22.3 Nicaraguan Cordoba per $1.

Panama

Panama is located in South America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Its economy relies heavily on tourism. An estimated 1.7 million tourist visited the country in 2010. Panama has very affordable living costs; electricity costs approximately 10 to 12 cents per kilowatt-hour and trash collection is only around $7 per month. A can of beer from a store or a cup of coffee in a restaurant cost around 30 cents. Panama also has very affordable beachfront land, without sacrificing beauty for price. At the time of publication, beachfront lots start at $32,000. The government offers incentives to those who move to Panama and live in old, restorable houses and buildings. A few of these incentives are tax exemptions and low mortgage rates.

Belize

Belize is on the east coast of Central America, in the Caribbean Basin. It is part of the British Commonwealth, but is not a British colony. Regardless of the high taxes in England, British people can move to this tropical paradise and live virtually tax-free. The beautiful scenery and low cost of living makes Belize a desirable destination for retirees. At the time of publication, a large house in the Cayo District of Belize can be rented for $300 per month. Starting at age 45, a person that moves to Belize can take advantage of the Retired Person’s Incentive Program, which offers tax-free living. At the time of publication, the exchange rate is 1.95 Belize Dollars per $1.

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