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| - Mandalay Bay is my favorite staycation for Las Vegas. I appreciate the website's feature to search for dates and rates using a visual calendar. It's called the Rate Calendar (https://www.mandalaybay.com/en/booking/room-booking.html#/step1). One date may list $495 for a room rate and another date may be $65 for the same room, on a different date. When we have a flexible schedule and want a get away, the calendar helps with booking and reserving the best room for us.
My favorite aspects of Mandalay Bay's resort are amenities. I take the children to Shark Reef. Check the Nevada Resident rate to save money. I personally prefer holding an Annual Pass (http://sharkreef.com/visitor/prices.aspx). Unfortunately, there is no Family Annual Pass. I hope Shark Reef changes the annual pass policy, soon. Clark County School District Teachers can gain free admission on certain days of the month, with union membership (check ESEA-NV.org) and on special events like Teacher Appreciation Week(http://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/shows/strip-tips-shark-reef-offers-free-admission-teachers). Good eats are key at the Mandalay Bay. I find several restaurants for organic options and fresh foods: Border Grill, Citizens, and RM Seafood. I also enjoy the Ri Ra irish Pub and Hubert Keller's Burger Bar (free-range, organic, vegetarian and pescetarian options). We've been to special, local events (Ri Ra has a room just for groups). Of course, the wave pool and lazy river are top of my list for kid-friendly and family fun.
I attended a conference this past week. Get ready to walk. The convention center is enormous, with two sets of escalators ascending and descending to a third story of rooms. If the event is scheduled with a headliner, there will be signs galore to guide you to your destination. But, if the event is small (e.g. 1500 guests) signage may not be available. Here I am, walking and searching. I am a local resident and I have visited here, many times. Yet, I could not navigate the layout. Plus, there were no designated kiosks or employees to offer guidance. My advice: Arrive early. Arrive and park in the Delano Tower (valet now has a parking price). Keep your parking ticket on you and use your Nevada Driver's license to receive free parking upon exit.
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