Las Vegas trip I

For this Christmas holiday, we decided to go to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas, a well known city for extreme entertainment. Games, gambling, shows, shopping, bars, drinks... you name it.
Despite the fact that it is very dry in Vegas, everything is pretty nice and entertainment. The weather is good, 8-10 degrees in day time, 0-2 degrees in night time. Only 4.3inches rain every year.

Day 1

I decided to take the flight in Buffalo because it would be cheaper that way, including all the parking and gas expenses.

We left in the morning, drove to the Buffalo airport. It didn't take us that long. However, I realize that GPS is something that not worthwhile to spend money on. We got on, and it ends up I figure out the way by myself.
Everything is pretty convenient. Self check in, fast and easy, didn't need to wait too long. 
The flight we took is Northwest, it was before the bomb incident. The security is still pretty tight. No difference from a few years ago. No liquid allowed, not even water allowed. Checked all the bags, took off shoes...etc. Yet after this bomb thing, I believe the security is even tighter.

The flight was very long. We needed to switch flight in Detroit and took a stop in Indiana. If it is possible, I would not suggest to take this kind of flight again. $50 more is worthwhile than wasting time on the plane.

We arrived Las Vegas at 9pm local time.
Cabbing to hotel only took 10min, I booked Mandalay Bay, one of the five stars. It is located on the edge of Las Vegas Blvd., still on strip.
The lobby is nice and big. In order to go to restaurant, theater and other stuff, you need to pass the casino. The building is 34 floors, we lived on the 31st, really nice view. We were able to see the airport clearly.