We took our family to Las Vegas for my son's 21st birthday on Sept. 12th for 4 nights. Got to the hotel about 10:00 pm on a Friday night and walked right up to the counter. We always stay at Harrah's in the Mardi Gras tower facing the pool. However, this time they told us those rooms would be $25 more per night. That was the first time this happened. The only king room available was a handicapped room in the carnival tower, so we took it. It had a good view of the mirage volcano (it was under repair, so it wasn't working). Rooms were clean and comfortable beds. All the others in our party opted for 2 queens (they wanted kings) as these rooms were ready. I just don't understand how rooms aren't ready at 10:00 at night, when they know you're coming. Anyway, spent most of our days at the pool. Some people don't like the pool here, but all you need to do is get wet. We had a great time! Great bartenders at the pool bar! Went to the Carnival Court the first night and had a ball. Also went to Margaritaville, and also had a great time. Gambling was pretty good to us. Came across some wonderful dealers. They were very pleasant. Didn't come home broke! Our whole party ate at Toby Keith's. Dinner was good, but slow. Had breakfast at the buffett, which was also good. My son, who is a mountain biker, went on a 4 hour biking trip to red rock canyon. He said it was harder then he thought it would be, when riding up hill. Also, the weather was fantastic! Not a cloud in the sky and in the upper 90's. Can't wait to go back, probably in the spring.















