Ladies' Party Guide to Las Vegas

Partying in Las Vegas may seem redundant, but there is a right and wrong way to do it. This is for the girls who have never gone to or partied in Vegas, and are planning to. It can be hard to know who to trust in Sin City, but there are definitely ways of getting in for free, and even drink for free. I'll let you in on some party secrets! 

1. Don't trust anyone asking for money on the Strip.

Based, off of personal experience, don't buy any "tickets" or wristbands that have extra amenities, or can get you into clubs for free. Queue in story: We had a promoter who could get us in within a certain time frame, and even get us free drinks before midnight. It was a fair deal, but anything before midnight is considered early in Las Vegas. A couple of gentlemen, if you could call them that, came up to our group and asked if we were going into a certain nightclub. It was the same nightclub we were on the guest list for. They told us that for only $20/wristband, that they could get us free drinks until 2, and free entry all night. We were wary, but bought in anyway. When we approached the line hours later, the club told us that the wristbands were fake. $60 wasted! Luckily, they pitied us and let us in. No free drinks though. 

2. Talk to promoters, even if they're a pain in the butt. 

Wait, what's a promoter? I'm sure you've heard of this because everyone, and their mother has their own Vegas promoter. They sound exclusive, but they're not. They are people who try to get guests in their club. Their sole purpose is to get people on their guest list. There will be promoters everywhere trying to get you into their club. They want people (ladies, specifically) to come so it becomes a place that people want to be. It appears popular; therefore, it is. Also, that brings business to the club and casino. That being said, you will never have to pay promoters. Repeat, you will NEVER have to pay promoters. Talk to them, and ask to be put on a list with as many people you think will be in your party. Get onto a list that doesn't require you to show up. I know a couple clubs require you show up, if you RSVP'd. Most don't practice this, but it's worth double-checking. It's also fine to be in contact with several promoters to weigh your options; some might include free bottle service.  

3. Inform your promoter of your plans so they can help you (or leave you alone).

I had two promoters in Las Vegas. One I met on the Strip, and he promoted for the Hakkasan Group. This includes Hakkasan, Wet Republic, Omnia,  Jewel, and 1Oak. I spoke with another that had helped us out before, and he promoted for XS Nightclub, located in Encore at the Wynn. My Hakkasan promoter was super relaxed and let me know when and where things were happening, and handled everything professionally. My XS promoter didn't let things go when plans changed. Finding a decent promoter is a luck of the draw. Try to figure out what exactly your group wants to do, and tell your promoters if you're in or out. This way they can concentrate on getting other people in, and you don't have to deal with texting them all night. (If you're interested in contacting the Hakkasan promoter, I can DM you his deets.) 

4. Don't day-drink (too much)!

I know it's tempting to get that yard of sugary, strawberry daiquiri, but you've gotta practice some self-restraint. Drink a beer while you are gambling, or a vodka-tonic at the pool, but keep it light. There may not always be time to nap, and it's not fun to have a hangover by 6 p.m. If your goal is to have an early day of shopping, day-drinking, and pool time, then, by all means, buy that Señor Frog's Bahama Mama. But if you plan on going out until the early morning, remember you're only human, and have got to pick the times you want to drink. 

5. Get there early, and try to minimize the group.

Get your drinks for free without that creepy guy at the bar.

Omnia in Caesar's Palace.

Get there early and your promoter can help you with bottle service. When we got into Hakkasan, we met our promoter where the booths behind the stage were. It was VIP seating, and we had free drinks all night. Sometimes promoters aren't at the same place you are, and can just get you on the guest list. If you know where he/she will be, try to hang where they are. When we went to Wet Republic in MGM, we got there late and the bottle service had ended. If there are only a few girls, it makes things a lot easier for the promoter if he can just get a handful of girls into a VIP area.

6. Wear comfortable shoes.

Try, try, try to wear comfortable shoes, or you will feel terrible just trying to get out of the casino into a cab. Dancing for several hours can be exhausting in stilettos, and walking barefoot in Vegas is just plain gross. Also, casinos are much larger than you think and it could be a full 20-minute walk before you're even outside. There are little, vending machines that have flats that roll up that you can use after dancing. They're super handy; buy them if you see them. 

7.  Let friends and family know where you are.

This sounds obvious, but between the hustle and bustle of trying to figure out everyone's plans, and actually ending up somewhere, make sure to let someone know where you are drinking, and tell them when you're planning to get back to your hotel safely. 

8. Hook-ups and drugs?

I, personally, can't help you out with either of those things. I would advise against both. Marijuana is now legal in Nevada so getting weed is much easier. Right now, marijuana is only legal to consume privately, a.k.a. not public places, a.k.a not your hotel, casino, or the Strip. They might change this; just make sure to know the local laws. Also, I've heard lines are out the door at dispensaries so give yourself time to buy some. As for any other drugs, sorry, I'm just not knowledgeable enough. Now, on to the notorious nookie. Hooking up is the norm in Las Vegas, but I have never been privy to the experience. So at this point, I’m going to act as your mother as tell you just be safe, use protection, and make sure to Facebook-stalk the crap out of him/her.  

9. Walk through casinos, and take Uber/Lyft. Don’t walk outside on the Strip.

Clubs get out at four in the morning so leaving can be a little precarious. My friends were walking to our hotel and a man started following us. We joined a random group chatting so he'd leave us alone, and couldn't follow us to where we were staying. There are a lot of weirdos in Las Vegas, make sure to be aware of your surroundings. You're also not going to want to walk wearing any shoes at all so just bite the bullet, and buy the Uber.  

Above all, be safe and make sure to have fun. Don't let the planning aspect stress you out. You're there to have fun, and let loose. I hope these tips make things a little easier.