Vegas EXPOSED: The UGLY TRUTH About Sin City That Tourist Need To Know In 2023....

There’s so much to love about the Las Vegas strip, but there’s also a lot of things that tourists may not find enjoyable during their trip. We all know that Vegas can be costly, but do you know to the degree of just how expensive your trip can be? What about all of the traps on the strip disguised as “free” attractions? Well, let’s talk about them all, from the eyes of a first timer visiting Las Vegas with a couple of their experienced friends….
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[@KiaBelle]

This is very entertaining and accurate.

[@davidburns9651]

The Vegas Strip is not Disney World. I’ve been doing The Strip for 30 years and have learned to sidestep all the rookie issues you presented. Keep on keeping on. 😅😎

[@brianpawlikowski1304]

Yeah it’s cheaper than Disney

[@chasingbutterflies2sn195]

It is a bank😮And they limit the withdrawals🤪No fun😢

[@bryantsteury8910]

OMG that timeshare part. Tim, we used to live in LA and this shiz was EVERYWHERE for Kings/Lakers tickets pre-RIP Kobe. My wife decided "lets go, I'll unload on them", we sat through the 20 minute video presentation, and the minute we met individually with the salesperson she went "THIS IS A SCAM, NO ONE GETS VALUE FROM THIS" etc, just drawing out Karen from Karenkind, which is MASSIVELY out of character. She would eat a big mac when she ordered mcnuggets and be like "mistakes happen". Guess who got out of there in 25 minutes with Lakers tickets. You gotta be an asshole and you'll get the free stuff. They don't have shame, neither should you.

[@texasscifi3431]

Hahahaha that's awesome. I mean they called you so you have the right to scream and hang up. There is no etiquette for salespeople pushing a scam.

[@Mark-ds7ug]

Man, this guy can tell a good funny story. I couldn't stop watching and laughing.

[@Christine_1075]

Most definitely don’t let the timeshares get you 😂

[@mrsceobless]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheVegasParadise]

Christine dodge and weave through traffic 😂

[@steelstreet3765]

Some like the challenge to see who wins the battle.

[@imshaun4563]

​@@TheVegasParadiseNah see u gotta let the timeshare put u up in Vegas in a nice room with a big discount or free before you spend a couple hours with them. The free shows and dinner really ain't worth it 😂

[@connieburton7213]

Omg.. I am busting a gut laughing… hilarious! But the sad part is it is all true! Vegas is so overpriced and they get you everywhere you turn. So glad you could still find humor in it! 😂😂😂

[@TheVegasParadise]

Connie Burton have to laugh to stop from crying 😂

[@staciwallace8647]

The time share people have ruined the hotels and the damn pay me for picture assholes have ruined the strip. Someone awesome getting too campy.

[@JohnWilliams-mt6fx]

You do a great job presenting content that is informative and entertaining. This is a great video for newcomers planning a trip to Las Vegas to bring them up on game. Hopefully they will do research on hotel accommodations, restaurants and drinks, and entertainment so they can budget accordingly.

[@coriehnis6422]

As a Vegas local, I can confirm! Probably the most accurate video yet! We only "do" the strip for special occasions out here... and you gotta have thick skin and a big bank account!😂

[@lindat6623]

We only go down on the main strip when family, friends visit. Most visitors don’t know the original part of Vegas (Fremont) is much cheaper for food, drinks and even free live entertainment - I prefer Fremont any day over the main strip.

[@markymarkthemag]

The most creative "Dont's for first time Vegas visitors" video I've ever seen. TVP criminally underrated Vegas channel 💯

[@TheVegasParadise]

MarkyMark greatly appreciate the support 💯

[@rosboroughra]

This video is on point frfr. I'm at Harry Reid airport right now thinking that vegas is a straight hustle. This was my first time here.....never again 😂🤣

[@TheVegasParadise]

IISuperSilverII you broke the ice, gotta go back and do Vegas like a pro 😂

[@indo604]

Nobody touch the mini bar 😂😂

[@TheVegasParadise]

Indo don't even look at it 😂

[@crossovr1968]

Storytime With TVP… 😂 You got something here!!! I’m sure you got enough content to parlay this into another stream🙌🏾💯

[@TheVegasParadise]

crossovr1968 😂 you know it!

[@corngirl101]

Just got back from Vegas 2 days ago. We laughed so hard. This video was spot on. ❤❤

[@trinnytron]

Excellent commentary.... new subscriber. Keep up the good work.

[@TheVegasParadise]

Trin Tron thank you, greatly appreciate the support!

[@adzisme]

The $150 hold was something the Stardust was doing years ago. I literally had to jump on my father a few years ago in our room at Mirage when he opened the mini bar. I had to explain what was really happening. I always tell the Feather Girls I’m trying to decide what I want for lunch (which is true). $25 for a chicken sandwich, fries and a soda in T-Mobil. I’ve seen people carrying babies only a few weeks old on The Strip. Gotta go downtown for cheaper blackjack tables.

[@marlenetaylor9068]

😊q

[@williambeltran1971]

Fremont

[@brianpawlikowski1304]

Just found this gents channel. Really enjoying the content, great voice

[@bm373]

Great vid! Hit up total wine for cheap bottles if you're driving = $20 a bottle vs $20 a drink. Free guest list for clubs ( sneak little shot bottles in your socks lmao). Live off of inNout, Chipotle, taco bell and dominos=$60 for the weekend. Vegas is crazy cheap! ✌️🇺🇸

[@kianna1340]

I hate the incidental holds and resort fees but it is what it is. I learned to charge food to my room in order to take advantage of that incidental hold. Also you can bring your own liquor as long as it’s in plastic bottles. I’m talking about in your check bags. But yeah, Vegas will scam that ass. I love this video. Don’t do that time share presentation.

[@DeeJjjay-tq5eq]

I went to the abc store next to Burlington and raising canes price of the Liq was the same as my city 35-45$

[@kerryjohnson3661]

Facts! Thank goodness for mentors like you who help people stay clear of these “bank hustle “! Well done from the Replay crew member!

[@davidleinoff8589]

You are right on. Vegas is my happy place. Over 80 visits since 1977. Took a pandemic for me to miss a year from New Jersey. Value days are long gone, but compared to other cities still fairly reasonable. Helps to know how to save some $ so you have more to spend on something that means something to you. Personally I love my pool time, shows and headliners in beautiful theaters, people watching, and gamble some. Your videos are great and informative. Thank you.

[@LandaverdeFrancisco]

Omg I love this video. This is so true. So many landmines to avoid while in Vegas.

[@joeskizze]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 boy you a fool..😅😅😅 got me dying, everything you saying is 💯💯 i have experience this on many occasions 😅😅😅 but i love vegas...i go once a month mostly for poker

[@tinacromatie2894]

Wow Tim enjoy this video very entertaining did not know Vegas can be that expensive but that was good to know especially for first-timers

[@TheVegasParadise]

Tina Cromatie Vegas know exactly how to make a dollar in every way lol

[@Bend_Sinister]

I love this war story! You should do more, you have a talent for this. Much respect bro....

[@deepondisplay]

Great storytelling my dude 🫡

[@TheVegasParadise]

@deepondisplay 🙏

[@africandoll27]

Listen Vegas will humble you . I knew it was time to go when the waitress said it was 8 dollars for a glass of orange juice no refill😂😂😂

[@TheVegasParadise]

africandoll27 no refill 🤣

[@marcuscrawford585]

This was absolutely hilarious and informative. Also, you make a pretty compelling case for staying on Fremont, which is what I recommend to EVERY newbie.

[@ladyboni]

I needed this when I was planning my 40th Birthday to Vegas. I bottled it and didn’t go because it was a bit covidy but was also scared I would never come back.

[@timothymurray8102]

This is why I hit Lee's liquor when I first get in town, wife doesn't drink so she drives and we drive a bit off the strip and eat cheap

[@cameroncurrie7208]

I'm from Canada and they did the same to me security deposit to hold and resort fee. But when put US dollars on a Canadian card it 40% more they had my card maxed out. So make sure your ready.

[@kuruptzZz]

LMAO this was pretty much exactly like my last trip to Aria man. My already drunk friend opened the fridge and took out a tiny liquor bottle to laugh about how overpriced it probably was, and put it back. During checkout, I see an extra $75 charge for the tiny 2 sip bottle! I'm like whoa whoa, go upstairs and check, it's still there. So they refunded it at least lol

[@TheVegasParadise]

Dax_Xenos lol you can't even touch the mini bar stuff just to look at them. Glad they refunded you

[@kuruptzZz]

@Chucky Gold Oh my bad, I meant my PREVIOUS trip. Went through almost everything in this video haha. Still gotta love vegas though

[@kuruptzZz]

@@TheVegasParadise Aria does have some good service. The lady also refunded my entire week of self parking fees, because I complained that my card never worked and I had to keep buzzing upstairs to get out. A classy hotel for sure

[@therealdarrell282]

@@TheVegasParadise A majority of hotels do that. That is not a Vegas thing. Hotels are like not half, not some, we want it all. I remember when it used to be free to park on the Strip and Downtown. Vegas turned in California with all this pay for this and that.

[@kennethwalton9280]

MAKE THAT 4 HOURS FOR THEM SHOW TIX , MY DUMB AZZ HOMIE FELL FOR THAT.

[@matthewmaggio6278]

This was hilarious and so accurate dude! You really gotta do your homework on a location like Vegas

[@TheVegasParadise]

Matthew Maggio 💯

[@NikNik0123]

I can’t breathe 🤣🤣😭😂 this IS hilarious‼️

[@Shekinahglory2023]

Even if your a out of Towner say your a local They will leave you alone

[@Goodlookgraphics]

Now we need the version for the people that actually know how to do Vegas

[@detectiveMM]

This was one of the most entertaining stories I’ve heard TO THIS DAY!!!

[@Christine_1075]

We stayed at the Venetian and we paid in cash, and it was just a one time payment of $150 for accidentals they gave us our money back after we left because I called and ask them about paying it in cash because I did not want no other holds besides that we pay the resort fees off my card that was it

[@Yourstruly4.0]

Thank you

[@TheVegasParadise]

Christine maybe they charge different with cash, but with a card they hold the $150/night

[@texasscifi3431]

Yep I know the feeling of being Vegas being just Vegas. I hope to just spend time at the Encore and Not Leave much.... I definitely remember that even Denny's was damn near $30 for a 2 am breakfast that took almost an hour to get in 2019 BEFORE the Pandemic. So fortunate I am NOT a club drinker anymore.

[@racheal314]

I know you not sipping ciroc straight out the bottle like u sipping water from a stanley cup.

[@TheVegasParadise]

@racheal314 😎

[@lcrace4148]

Loved this video bc it was SO accurate!

[@rosalindbrooks811]

If you need cheap food, go to Ocean One in Miracle Mile Shops. Also Pampas has rodizio meals around $40 lunch time. Enjoy your video post. Riz from Newark NJ

[@rosalindbrooks811]

Oops. Roz

[@anthonyhumphrey2540]

I’m from Jersey too born and raised

[@brocksbigadventures]

I laugh through this whole thing..... this is so true...its sad ...

[@dylonmartinez7946]

I am going back to Vegas and these definitely a lot of ugly and rip-offs but you can definitely still go on a budget and find cheap things to do and eat, I had a great time last time I went

[@ydmf2]

I could listen to you all day 😂

[@divofoster8226]

Vacation geo-arbitrage is in play after hearing this podcast. The US dollar is strong. When pricing LV against Medellin Columbia and the Dominican Republic a year ago, LV barely won….but now😮

[@angelinasvlogsrecipes]

The magic is gone . They destroy the magic now they should call it the mall city those casinos are now malls ☹️☹️☹️you forgot about the valet now days they charge when it used to be free for decades . Buffets with rotten food now days cost 60$ ugh I hate what did to Vegas not to mention the rooms deity and over price, I am done with mall city .

[@20pieceshawty26]

Dope video I love Vegas been twice and will be returning again. Just go off the strip for regular prices.

[@johnmguzman7491]

You could get $2-$4 beers on the beach in Vietnam 🇻🇳 or Thailand 🇹🇭 and live like a king for a month rather than one week in Vegas.

[@Clonglomerate]

Vegas need to change this, I done heard a lot of horror stories smh.

[@tomnisen3358]

$36 flat for a taxi to the airport from Bellagio. I get resort fees comped. The nightly deposit thing sucks, but 2 nights in, they'll gradually refund. Tip the clerk and bellman!

[@sethkang4410]

Uber lyft cost u less

[@TheVegasParadise]

Tom Nisen it's actually $23 flat from the airport to Bellagio with a taxi now. Definitely agree about tipping the clerk and bellman

[@14KGOLDC]

If this isn’t your best/funniest/most accurate video…OMG!! I’m still 🤣

[@kathrynday-stewart9439]

😂😂😂😂, love this video but soo freaking true

[@TheVegasParadise]

Kathryn Day-Stewart 😂💯

[@deliverancetwo]

Wow, this video was so on point It is ridiculous. I’m glad you put it in this type of way. Straight no chaser!! Love it…..

[@TheVegasParadise]

Sweet_T_ Shelby appreciate it!

[@deliverancetwo]

@@TheVegasParadise you are most certainly welcome

[@NonChalanKDL214]

Bruh this video is everything 🙌🏾

[@fadsa342]

This was insanely entertaining.

[@raephaelemasirnille5794]

We just got back from vegas and this video made me laugh because i can relate. I had not been to Vegas in years and it has gotten very expensive. $2.50 for 1 banana. We had a great time and plan on going back next year. Now we know what to expect. When people jump out offering free stuff, if you sit through their presentation just say you are leaving that night, and they will immediately leave you alone otherwise they can be pretty aggressive. 2 showgirls prayically jumped my husband. I thought it was all in fun so i took 2 pictures. My husband gave them $8 and they were not happy. Ask how much for pic upftont or say no thanks. I hear they can get pretty aggressive over money. Paying $30 per person for the buffet is insane especially when there are 3 Denny's and an Ihop on the strip. My husbsnd is still talking about his $25 burger. We laugh about it now. Be prepared for the resort fees., i was blindsided. Why dont they just charge you evetything when booking. The end result is the same. Avoid these pitfalls and you can dtill have a great time in Vegas.

[@Happycows808]

Love this

[@gqthesoulfulstoner]

Actual factuals. Dope and creative af.

[@TheVegasParadise]

Gary Singleton 🙏

[@robval9085]

Hilarious Tim! Good thing I have a money tree in my back yard so I can stay in Vegas😂😂😂

[@TheVegasParadise]

Rob Val 🤣🤣

[@polo_da_don7190]

This was a awesome video, very creative and informative and hilarious….keep up the very good content 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheVegasParadise]

Polo_Da_Don appreciate that 💯

[@alphafort]

quite entertaining tbs!!

[@normacrumble8641]

I have watched all of your videos, they are very descriptive and helpful. (And you have a soothing voice, some KZbinrs voices are annoying asf frfr) I travel alot and getting a TRASH room will mess up your vacation. But this video sir, had me crying laughing 😂. You hit the nail on the head. Fun-ny! Shout out to Ace of Vegas too. Keep the videos coming nephews!

[@kalhoon44dayinthelife46]

😂😂😂 it do be like that. im here right now

[@bonolover360]

NYC Times Square the Spider-Man Elmo Mario all charge for pics

[@j91632]

Bruh, first time coming across your channel but after ctfu 2 minutes into the video I subscribed 😎👍🏿

[@earlford4100]

Tell me something those people that you went with that kept encouraging you to spend money for all those high price drinks and so forth, why didn't you just ask them to pay for everything? So if you ask me they were benefiting from your Las Vegas bank you speak of. Why in the world are you worried about a girl taking her when the objective is to take off a lot more than her shoes a little bit later on that night. I would expect more from a geek. And a super geek at that.

[@ssarmazi]

Resort fee is the biggest scam there is. Put it in the frigging price if you don't want it to look like the rip-off that it is.

[@StopSnatchin]

😂😂😂😂

[@SalyndreiaDemouchet]

Did you book before you go?

[@diamondwilliams6566]

Why are you like this lmao yoo the feet situation had me on the floor 😂😂

[@TheVegasParadise]

Diamond Williams 🤣🤣

[@JasonRhyne-qc2qd]

He said they spent $200 and was already about broke. Dude went to Vegas on food stamps 😂

[@MadMan_123]

I heard 59.99 for some rock and thought something totally different 😂😂😂😂

[@Tiff_C]

“I don’t like Vegas anymore this is wack” I don’t know why that was so funny to me. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@InternetsMadMax]

It’s way cheaper off the strip G. Vegas is the most affordable major city on the west coast. It’s the strip that play those goofy games

[@williambeltran1971]

This video is on point. I was just in vegas. I’ve been a shit load of times…. You neeed to go to Fremont. That’s where it’s at now days.

[@noroyalbloodline3983]

The resort fee was definitely an eye opener..actually scamming

[@chrismccary4037]

You tell it like it is. Vegas has completely changed. If you want retro gaming, go to Ellis Island off the strip. Nothing fancy but not corporate owned. $5 minimums craps and blackjack. Family owned casino.

[@RGC217]

Yeah I feel ya homey, the incidental sucks, higher end room are 250-500 a night hold!

[@Nextbesthing81]

Can anyone name a tourist destination that is cheap, and doesn't have tourist traps ?

[@ZaddyChunkChunk]

So do you recommend vegas?

[@TheVegasParadise]

ZaddyChunkChunk 😂100%

[@jb3702]

This was so cute! And helpful as I'm going to Vegas for the first time in June.

[@dianehockin573]

Good video. Too much overcharging these days. Good video for new tourists!

[@damieng9250]

Had to stop watching, I can listen to anyone complain... this was nothing but complaining

[@psycharol]

Now you put me off!, 75 yr old English woman traveling alone.

[@weijingburr2392]

I appreciate you sharing your experience. Revelatory.

[@BygSmuv]

$15 for a shorty 40, how much for 1 rib?

[@Josemiranda36988]

Yeah, I wouldn't like going to Las Vegas with you 🤣🤣

[@GRANDPRIXDUVAL]

I enjoyed this so much 😂 a hood Vegas story goes Exactly like this

[@paychexx]

This is so funny....It about to be me and 3 homies, we going soon. one of the never been before....I been 4 times already, last was 2019. But spent more time outside the strip. This time tried to get an AIrBnB, that new law kicked in. AirBnB cancelled...Now Im tryna find a decent spot. Since the Pandemic, aint no such thing as "decent" (Budget friendly, Im saying. But I didn't know it was that expensive to be on the Strip. Might have to re-route and hit Denver...my homies tryna be 👽👽👽 for a not so expensive trip...but you know..ITS VEGAS!...BTW, very dope and accurate video...

[@dan12345eat]

Best vid ever and so true Vegas is just flat out cashing out on people,it’s a no for me.

[@therecoverysensei6363]

Thanks for the Video. I was planning to come to Vegas for the first time in May. I'm out. I am going to the beach in Mexico instead. Thanks

[@TheVegasParadise]

The Recovery Sensei 😂

[@AntLong110]

As you went on I kept thinking he needs to make this into a mini video. This would be awesome if made into a movie.

[@dji75mike]

Wish I woulda seen this in 2016 on my first trip. But I jugg the timeshare folks doe. Thank you for my gift cards & free stay later lol

[@ddemetre8659]

😂😂 they 4 sho b taxing on everything n da hotel

[@bfan2816]

That's Vegas for you....

[@tyrrelly16]

tbh it woulda been better if you went with 1 or 2 people that went to vegas before.

[@fredrickwilliams293]

Bruh….Your first time in Vegas sounds very very similar to my experience.

[@stevenrunyon170]

Smoking in the room alone is around $500 fine. lol

[@Antares_451]

Manz said: his blk Af1s had no energy...