This will not stay in Vegas
January 25, 2011 3:55 PM Subscribe
What are some good gift ideas that are quintessentially "Vegas" that I can bring back home to my wife?
I'm at a conference at Caesar's, so not leaving the hotel complex would be preferred.
I'm at a conference at Caesar's, so not leaving the hotel complex would be preferred.
Vegas shot glass and Vegas gamblers/card visor are pretty classic. I'm not sure if thats what those are actually called - you know, one of these
posted by Fred Wesley at 3:57 PM on January 25, 2011
posted by Fred Wesley at 3:57 PM on January 25, 2011
Ethel's Chocolates would be my first choice. Maybe not quintessential, but more likely to be appreciated than kitsch. I don't think they're in Caesar's, but you can get them at the airport on your way out of town. My husband wooed me with these chocolates a couple of times :)
posted by BlooPen at 4:03 PM on January 25, 2011
posted by BlooPen at 4:03 PM on January 25, 2011
I would want a chip from the casino.
posted by Night_owl at 4:07 PM on January 25, 2011 [2 favorites]
posted by Night_owl at 4:07 PM on January 25, 2011 [2 favorites]
Seconding a casino chip or few. I always bring a few back from any casino. I think they also sell decks of cards that have been used at the tables...? They have the corners cut off...? Anything with the classic "Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas" sign graphic.
posted by zoinks at 4:14 PM on January 25, 2011
posted by zoinks at 4:14 PM on January 25, 2011
A jackpot?
An STD?
More seriously, don't they sell snow globes of the various hotels there?
posted by dfriedman at 4:52 PM on January 25, 2011
An STD?
More seriously, don't they sell snow globes of the various hotels there?
posted by dfriedman at 4:52 PM on January 25, 2011
I have to side with BlooPen on the Ethel M chocolate. I'd purposely schedule a layover at McCarran just to buy some.
posted by mrsshotglass at 4:57 PM on January 25, 2011
posted by mrsshotglass at 4:57 PM on January 25, 2011
Step out onto the Strip and get some of the calling cards that guys pass out to advertise hookers. Then again, if she'd get horribly offended by this, maybe not.
If she's a sports fan, perhaps place a small wager on her favorite team to win (next game, league title, etc).
If the towels at the Caesar's Palace are monogrammed, maybe you could swipe one or two?
Nthing the suggestions for dice or cards that were used in casino play.
posted by AMSBoethius at 4:58 PM on January 25, 2011
If she's a sports fan, perhaps place a small wager on her favorite team to win (next game, league title, etc).
If the towels at the Caesar's Palace are monogrammed, maybe you could swipe one or two?
Nthing the suggestions for dice or cards that were used in casino play.
posted by AMSBoethius at 4:58 PM on January 25, 2011
Professional shuffler card-slider thingy. Showgirl pasties. Sigfried/Roy white tiger (stuffed). Wayne Newton CDs by the truckload. Armbands like the dealers wear.
posted by thinkpiece at 4:58 PM on January 25, 2011
posted by thinkpiece at 4:58 PM on January 25, 2011
Those cards with holes punched in them so you can't try to use them at the casino.
posted by little light-giver at 5:31 PM on January 25, 2011
posted by little light-giver at 5:31 PM on January 25, 2011
I think most casinos will sell sets of chips or decks of cards with their logo on them.
Elvis-themed things are also good, for the kitsch factor.
If there's any iconic "show", some little thing from that show may be fun (one of my favorite "vegas souvenirs" was the little square of glittery Mrs. Grossman white tiger stickers that was left at every seat in the audience when you went to see Sigfried & Roy).
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:51 PM on January 25, 2011
Elvis-themed things are also good, for the kitsch factor.
If there's any iconic "show", some little thing from that show may be fun (one of my favorite "vegas souvenirs" was the little square of glittery Mrs. Grossman white tiger stickers that was left at every seat in the audience when you went to see Sigfried & Roy).
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:51 PM on January 25, 2011
Well I was going to suggest shot glasses from every casino you visit, but herrdoktor has really sold me on the soap.
posted by lilac girl at 7:20 PM on January 25, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by lilac girl at 7:20 PM on January 25, 2011 [1 favorite]
Collect enough porn-slapper cards to play Go Fish with.
posted by Jacqueline at 8:44 PM on January 25, 2011 [4 favorites]
posted by Jacqueline at 8:44 PM on January 25, 2011 [4 favorites]
Response by poster: Herrdoktor: it is I don't know what time in Vegas, but I'm convinced you've increased my wolfpack of one (though I've had impure thoughts about coworkers since posting.)
You are my hero.
posted by po822000 at 12:47 AM on January 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
You are my hero.
posted by po822000 at 12:47 AM on January 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
If you have any room left in your suitcase after packing in all the soaps, there is a Max Brenner chocolate shop in the Forum Shops.
*sniffs hands freshly washed with recently acquired Aria soaps*
posted by Dr. Zira at 8:41 PM on January 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
*sniffs hands freshly washed with recently acquired Aria soaps*
posted by Dr. Zira at 8:41 PM on January 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
Well, IANYW, but don't even bring me cheap hotel soap, let alone 50 bars of it.
posted by thinkpiece at 5:17 AM on January 27, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by thinkpiece at 5:17 AM on January 27, 2011 [1 favorite]
Depends on the hotel. Some places have cheap stinky perfumed generic soap, but I've also stayed in rooms where they stock Aveda products. And that's pretty nice stuff. An additional five bucks a night for all the soap you can carry would be cheaper than buying from a hypothetical discountavedahotelsoapsonline.com.
posted by ardgedee at 5:51 AM on January 27, 2011
posted by ardgedee at 5:51 AM on January 27, 2011
So wait, how is tipping $5 so housekeeping will bring you soap not buying soap?
posted by kindall at 8:08 AM on January 27, 2011
posted by kindall at 8:08 AM on January 27, 2011
A hundred bars of good soap for a total $15 or $20 outlay is a fantastic bargain, even if they're hotel giveaway size.
posted by ardgedee at 8:51 AM on January 27, 2011
posted by ardgedee at 8:51 AM on January 27, 2011
It's buying soap, just at a huge discount based on herrdoktor's research into the gift shop.
posted by rhizome at 9:15 AM on January 27, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by rhizome at 9:15 AM on January 27, 2011 [1 favorite]
Update on the soap hoarding, please!
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese at 10:39 PM on January 27, 2011
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese at 10:39 PM on January 27, 2011
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posted by Cool Papa Bell at 3:57 PM on January 25, 2011