Aussie Vegas Virgin, accom advice

[Granite]

Thanks for the excellent advice. It gives me heaps to go.

Yeah 8 hours to get a poker rate is way to much with wife in tow. Sounds like the timing of my trip (mid Dec) I should get a bit more bang for my buck.

Cheers, much appreciated

[pig4bill]

Don't forget that's winter here. Bring a jacket or sweater.

[Granite]

LOL yeah I was checking out some of the hotels with nice pools and was like doh! Northern hemisphere. I will be leaving from the tropics 100 plus weather too.

Would I be right to leave my hotel reservation to the last minute to get the cheap December rates?

[pig4bill]

As has been suggested here before, reserve now and keep checking prices. Be sure to reserve directly with the hotel because most will let you cancel up till 3 days or so before your scheduled arrival (ask their policy when you reserve). If prices drop, call and get the better price.