So, shortly after booking my December trip to Las Vegas, I read that the Westward Ho would be closing their doors on November 17. I wanted to go, but I didn’t think it was a good idea to have two trips so close together. I’d have to fund this trip with my December Vegas funds and I didn’t really want to do that. Of course, I didn’t abandon the thought. I checked my Harrahs offers and found I had two free nights at the Rio. Well that was it, I was going to Las Vegas to say goodbye to the Ho!
Thursday, November 16, 2005 – Day One of Four
I left work at 5:00 and took the air train to JFK. I wouldn’t do this if I had luggage with me. Most subway stops in NYC (including the ones at my home and my job) don’t have escalators. But since I just had a small bag, it was okay.
JetBlue flight departing at 7:15pm. Or it was supposed to be. We boarded and the doors were shut the door at 7:10. At 8:00 we got an announcement that it would be another 45 minutes. I hate that. I also couldn’t get my two favorite channels (Travel Channel and VH1 Classic). That sucked too.
After sitting on the plane for about seven hours, we’re in Las Vegas!
I took a shuttle to the Rio. I have two nights comped here. I’m supposed to have a premium “suite” with strip view, but I don’t. No complaints though as it’s free. I get room 471 in the Ipanema tower. The bed was so comfortable. I love the Rio rooms.
