Monday, 27 September 2010
The Mirage and our first day
The check in at The Mirage was very quick and easy. The hotel lobby is beautiful. A tropical paradise. Behind the reception is an enormous fish tank full of goldfish. We were initially given rooms on three different floors because of the late check in. Luckily we had been allocated a disabled/access room on the 19th floor with a lovely view of the mountains. the room was perfect, plenty of space and room for the wheelchair, even in the bathroom. We were assured that other rooms would be allocated on this floor the next day for the rest of our party and they were true to their word. We all had lovely views. My daughters room looked out over the beautiful swimming pools, the dolphin pool and part ofthe strip. It was a fabulous view (room 19128). We had a quick bite to eat in the hotel deli and went to bed after a long and tiring day. The beds are the most comfortable that we have ever slept in.
Friday, 24 September 2010
The Never Ending Journey
Early rise at 5am for the taxi to the airport which picked us up at 6 am. Six of us are off to Vegas Myself, Bob, my three adult children Ian Mark and Hayley and Hayley's friend Leesa.
On arrival at Manchester airport a Delta English rep met us and directed us to the express check in where they told us that they had reserved the bulk head seats for us if we wanted them as they thought they would be better for Bob. We took these and the staff assisted Bob to his seat on the plane. So far so good!. The plane journey was ok and uneventful. Bob coped really well. the bulkhead seats were not much better than the others as there was no room to stretch your legs and it was difficult eating the meal as the tray fitted in the arms of the seat giving less room. The staff were helpful and friendly and we arrived in Atlanta nine and a half hours later tired but excited about the holiday.
That was the good part of the journey. The guy that checked our passports was really friendly and chatty (mainly to the two girls of course). It went downhill from there. We had to collect our luggage and put it through security again. A nice porter helped us with this for a generous tip. Security was a nightmare! We were split up because of Bob's wheelchair. Bob and I had to go through a different security check to the rest of our party. I struggled holding all our hand luggage, pasports Bob's walking stick, both our shoes which had to be removed and Bob's belt whilst they took him away to check him and his wheelchair even trying to make him stand up. Not a good first impression of the deep South. A very large lady who worked at the airport kept shouting at everyone. -Word of warning -if you go to Vegas avoid Atlanta airport!.
After a train ride to the other side of the airport, a quick drink we then boarded another Delta aircraft for another four and a half hour flight to Vegas.
On arrival we were met by a lovley LIMO driver who gave us champagne and a tour of th Strip before arriving at our hotel The Mirage. Definately our oasis in the desert.
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On arrival at Manchester airport a Delta English rep met us and directed us to the express check in where they told us that they had reserved the bulk head seats for us if we wanted them as they thought they would be better for Bob. We took these and the staff assisted Bob to his seat on the plane. So far so good!. The plane journey was ok and uneventful. Bob coped really well. the bulkhead seats were not much better than the others as there was no room to stretch your legs and it was difficult eating the meal as the tray fitted in the arms of the seat giving less room. The staff were helpful and friendly and we arrived in Atlanta nine and a half hours later tired but excited about the holiday.
That was the good part of the journey. The guy that checked our passports was really friendly and chatty (mainly to the two girls of course). It went downhill from there. We had to collect our luggage and put it through security again. A nice porter helped us with this for a generous tip. Security was a nightmare! We were split up because of Bob's wheelchair. Bob and I had to go through a different security check to the rest of our party. I struggled holding all our hand luggage, pasports Bob's walking stick, both our shoes which had to be removed and Bob's belt whilst they took him away to check him and his wheelchair even trying to make him stand up. Not a good first impression of the deep South. A very large lady who worked at the airport kept shouting at everyone. -Word of warning -if you go to Vegas avoid Atlanta airport!.
After a train ride to the other side of the airport, a quick drink we then boarded another Delta aircraft for another four and a half hour flight to Vegas.
On arrival we were met by a lovley LIMO driver who gave us champagne and a tour of th Strip before arriving at our hotel The Mirage. Definately our oasis in the desert.
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Saturday, 11 September 2010
Case Overload
Case Overload!
Hair done, toenails nails minxed (in shiny gold for vegas) and cases nearly packed. I bought new lightweight grey cases from Freeport. The lightest in the world they said. Trouble was that they had a large round sticker on saying lightest case in the world on the front of the case.. Packed case took off stickers and they left a large black sticky mark on the cases. Emailed bags etc to complain about my nice new grey cases with large black sticky marks. They replied saying this had been a problem but I could return the cases after my holiday but baby wipes may take off the mark. Don't have a baby but got some baby wipes -mark even worse now.
Bob's OK today but has been off quite a bit . I think he is worrying about the holiday especially the flight. Must go and watch Stictly come ballroom now.
Hair done, toenails nails minxed (in shiny gold for vegas) and cases nearly packed. I bought new lightweight grey cases from Freeport. The lightest in the world they said. Trouble was that they had a large round sticker on saying lightest case in the world on the front of the case.. Packed case took off stickers and they left a large black sticky mark on the cases. Emailed bags etc to complain about my nice new grey cases with large black sticky marks. They replied saying this had been a problem but I could return the cases after my holiday but baby wipes may take off the mark. Don't have a baby but got some baby wipes -mark even worse now.
Bob's OK today but has been off quite a bit . I think he is worrying about the holiday especially the flight. Must go and watch Stictly come ballroom now.
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