2011 International CES Consumer Electronics Show

CES has come and gone again from Las Vegas. This year we saw over 140,000 visitors to the annual convention. A substantial increase from last years' 120,000 and further proof that the economy is continuing to improve, albeit slower than everyone wants it too.

January is a busy month at Las Vegas Retreats. Not only with the week long Consumer Electronics Show, but also the World of Concrete, the Concrete and Masonry Construction Event in Las Vegas.

As always, we recommend vacation home rentals over hotel lodging for these shows, and for numerous reasons. None the least of which is the flexibility afforded by vacation home rentals, but also the substantial savings in time money and exasperation of constantly waiting in line for everything.

Our regular guests will attest to the fact that staying in vacation homes during the convention provides a quiet respite away from the crowds and the ability to digest the days events. Many return customers look forward to their annual stay and refer to it as more of a working vacation than a business trip.

We want to thank our guests for being loyal to Las Vegas Retreats and for making this an excellent beginning to the annual convention season. We appreciate it very much.

Common Mistakes Vacation Renters Make Shopping For Homes In Vegas

We frequently post stories in our Blog about how some companies in Las Vegas present themselves fraudulently and even advertise homes they don't have. The funny part is, every time we do it, the companies adjust their websites and advertising so it isn't obvious we're talking about them. In one such case, the company touting all the bogus awards removed all traces from their website as soon  as they saw the post. Hilarious!

The truth is that good reputations are hard won and not easy to come by. It has taken Las Vegas Retreats years of hard work to get where we are and earn our excellent reputation. Still it's easy for the creeps to lie and pretend to be something they are not. They steal our content, our ideas, and try to look as good as Las Vegas Retreats. But of course, they fail every time. Miserably.

In the last seven years since we opened Las Vegas Retreats, we have seen no less than 8 major competitors come and go. Every time they tout their experience and honestly, while at the same time advertising their P.O. Box as their office or suite, operating without so much as a business license, and ruining the industry for the honest companies.

But the thing we worry about the most is the customers. The people who are coming to Las Vegas from all over the world, have spent weeks in planning, bought airline tickets and reserved rental cars, only to find out when they get here that their vacation rental choice was a really bad one. Maybe the home is foreclosed, occupied by someone else, had "recent water damage" so they got a substitute home that was nothing like what they reserved.

This ridiculousness happens every day in Vegas. All because someone didn't check the company they rented from. Nobody thinks it will happen to them. Everyone imagines that all will be well. But vacation homes are not hotels and vacation rental websites are easy to build. It is possible to create an entire website that looks real by stealing content from other websites. Even the homes!


So be careful! Take a few minutes when you're shopping around. Look beyond just the price! Ask who these people are? Are they licensed? What is their BBB rating? Where is their office? These simple questions can save a mountain of grief.

As always, we welcome your comments. Happy travels!

2011 World Series of Poker Dates Announced - Homes Booking Now!

It's official, the 42nd World Series of Poker will begin on May 31 and run through July 19 2011. Once again this year, the tournament will be held at The Rio Hotel and Casino. This in spite of rumors that the competition would be relocated this year to one of several suitable Strip properties.

We are now offering our vacation homes for rent during the WSOP tournament. Homes will be available as a complete package including all utilities and rent as well as cleaning fees. Las Vegas Retreats homes are among the best choices for lodging during this long event, and include many amenities that would otherwise cost more in the typical hotel room.

Vacation home rentals for WSOP are likely to book fast. Call now for the best selection. 702 944-9978

Comparing Hotel Value to Professional Vacation Rentals

One of the things we always strive for at Las Vegas Retreats is professionalism. We are well aware that once a customer chooses to venture away from the familiarity of the Strip, they are also more likely to experience a drop in the quality of service. Realistically, this should not come as a big surprise. There is a vast difference between operating a hotel and operating a vacation rental.

By combining the vacation home experience with excellent customer service, our customers get the best of both worlds. They enjoy the privacy and quiet of the vacation home rental without having to sacrifice the hotel customer service. With our company, customers enjoy the best of both worlds. Unmatched privacy and great service too!

The value comes down to what matters most for each customer. However, we find that most of our customers appreciate the value well beyond what even the best hotels and casinos offer. Consider the Bellagio or Mandalay Bay, which weekend rates souring to $400 and more for a single room. With one of our luxury rentals at barely $200 more per night, as many as 80 to 10 guests can share a wonderful home and have it all to themselves. Five or six couples can stay in luxury for the price of one and a couple or two and have total privacy as well.

Real Time Las Vegas Vacation Rental Reservations

We are happy to announce the relaunch of our website and the addition of a real-time booking system for vacation rental reservations. Now our customers have the convenience of booking Las Vegas vacation homes any time they want, day or night.

Our new reservation system also makes it easier than ever to find available homes quickly. By entering travel dates, customers can see all available rentals and costs for their entire stay. Then by selecting a home, customers can now complete the reservation in real time, and secure the rental for their selected dates immediately.

We hope you enjoy our new site and take advantage of the new quick search and reservation system soon. Please let us know what you think. We look forward to your feedback.

Las Vegas Vacation Rentals And The Pool Heating Option

Certainly one of the main reasons someone would want to rent a vacation home in the first place, at least in Las Vegas, is because of the private pool. Nobody likes sharing a swimming pool with 500 strangers, so the vacation rental option is always an easy way out of that mess.

One of the questions we get a lot at Las Vegas Retreats is, what about heating the pool? Is it realistic in the winter and do I really need it in the summer? The easy answer is that it depends on how much you want to use the pool, but there really are a couple more things to consider. Especially when it comes to seasonal considerations.

In the winter, most of our homes will offer pool heat as an option. Though it does get cold in Las Vegas, sometimes very cold, we do not really get too much in the way of inclement weather. Snow here is rare, for example. Also, we are aware that many visitors come from parts of the world where it is always cold, so having a warm pool is always an attractive option.

We recommend pool heat in all months, except in possibly July and August when even the night times in Vegas are above 90 degrees. Then the pools will be nice and toasty without any help. At other times though, the evaporation rate in super dry Las Vegas will keep them a little chilly and in need of help.