Great Vegas deals
A deal: Free tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s "Viva Elvis" Credit: AP, 2009
There's lots of competition among airlines for Vegas, which keeps fares low. When those fares are bundled with hotel rates, you can save even more. Sample rates for Vegas.com air-and-hotel packages for three nights, arriving on Aug. 29, were as low as $320 for stays at the three-star Palace Station and $409 for stays at the five-star Aria, per person, based on double occupancy.
Other ways to get the best deals:
TIMING The days of the week you travel can make a big difference in the amount you spend. The best days to depart are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday or Friday departures with Sunday returns will bring the highest fares. If you want to spend the weekend in Las Vegas, depart on Saturday and return on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, if you book a two-night stay at a Harrah's property under the Buffet of Buffets promotion, you can get two free all-day buffet passes with unlimited access to seven Harrah's buffets. These passes normally cost $44.95, and you can get them even when you stay at the Imperial Palace with rates as low as $53 a night (harrahs.com/buffets/index.html).
