Quote Originally Posted by 22playing21 View Post
what is the best time of year to book a trip and maybe what sites have you found the cheapest flights?
IMHO, the best time to get the cheapest flights and rooms are in the middle of the summer. Avoid the weeks of Chinese New Year, Super Bowl, NBA playoffs, March Madness etc, when airfare and hotel rates are higher. Midweek, hotel rates are lower and table minimums are lower. There will be fewer tables open too, but things are generally calmer I think and more conducive to a first timer trying to get some good learning time at the tables. Usually, I stay off strip because I've had enough of the crowds, but if it's your first visit to Vegas, you might want to eat the expense of staying on the strip just for the experience. I also highly recommend renting a car so you can get to all the off strip places where there will be more games at the lower minimums. During the hot summer months, having a car will keep you fresher. Get CBJN and put together a good plan.