So I'm now just about one week removed from my trip to Las Vegas and I can safely say that I still have not yet fully recovered physically and mentally. I went in under the impression that I'd do a good bit of gambling, definitely go out to bars and clubs, but certainly not going back to back 20+ hour days and blowing the doors off both nights. This weekend was the epitome of the party marathon. Now that I'm back, for those of you who are looking to go in the future, I thought I'd leave you with some words of advice so that you're trip will be just as enjoyable and ridiculous as mine was.
"The guys I roll with, they're the real deal." - anonymous
It goes without saying that when you go to Vegas, it's going to be a weekend long boys-night-out trip. But who of those guys you bring can make or break your weekend. Every guy has to be on the same page as far as what kind of scene you're looking, how much you're willing to spend, who's going to hit on what girl, etc. Conflict amongst yourselves is the last thing that should be an issue when you go out to Vegas. If you're the kind of guy who wants to do VIP style, bottle service, and the works, find 3 or 4 guys who are willing to shell out the cash. If you're the kind of guy who wants to crush pitchers of beer at a dive bar and gamble all night, make sure your boys are willing to do the same.
"Oh, we asked for an empty refrigerator. The one here is full of mini-bar shit. Please bring an empty refrigerator.... we're not paying for it." - Tom
Special requests are what Vegas is all about. You can make anything happen if you ask the right people and you're willing to pay for it or are very persuasive. They want you to have a memorable time so you come back and spend money again the next time. Yes the above quote by my buddy Tom is 100% accurate and we did get a new, empty, fridge in a matter of hours. Too lazy to try to pick up girls at a club? Just ask the promoter and he'll gladly bring ladies to your VIP table. Book the limo for 3 people when you rolled to dinner and now you need to get 7 people to a strip club? Your driver will certainly look the other way for the right price. If you can imagine it, someone in Vegas can make it happen.
"Gucci and Ferragamo loafers! That's how we roll." - Tom
Don't underestimate the power of dressing up. A nice suit can go a long way in how you are treated by your driver, at the door of a club, the promoter, the waitresses and ultimately that 10 that you are trying to pick up. If you look the part, it's a whole lot easier to act the part, and subsequently you will be treated in an appropriate manner by all. While at Tao our first night and Moon our second night, the contrast in how guys were treated merely on the basis of if they were wearing a suit versus jeans and a button up was astounding. If you're going to ball hard, better suit up.
"Adrian, I'm pretty sure someone is going to need oxygen on the flight home." - HMS
Plan you're arrival and return wisely. When heading out, remember the time difference and that it's ok to leave the east coast late morning or afternoon. You will still have a full day when you arrive. Be sure to get those extra few hours hours of sleep the night before because once you arrive, the shock of Vegas will kick in and you'll want to take it from 1st to 5th gear the moment you land. While you're there, don't let the glitz and glamor of being able to drink and smoke pretty much anywhere (public streets and in the cab/limo is perfectly acceptable) get the better of you. Pace yourself or bring a ton of adderall to help you through the weekend, whatever works. Finally, give yourself the next day to recover. If you have work on Tuesday, fly home Sunday night or Monday morning and sleep it all off. I can't tell you the amount of physical and mental exhaustion I experienced Monday morning. You will not be able to function the next day.
I hope that these little tips help anyone who is heading out to Sin City in he near future. They certainly helped us. Viva Las Vegas!
And finally, a memorable quote from our taxi driver, "I don't gamble. I'd spend all the winnings on blow and women!" Godspeed sir. Godspeed.
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