hey kiddies.. check these sites for decent fares and hotel deals
http://www.travelworm.com
and
http://www.bestfares.com
I found phred a flight from phoenix to las vegas for 58 bucks round trip!! (but he's
driiiiving..oooh la la)
Personally i'd try to stay in the goldcoast, rio, or Tuscany Best Western to save some cash, but the Statosphere has pretty decent rates, and their rooms are nice too. Keep in mind that im a poor ex- college student.. so if you can afford more then by all means SPLURGE!!
There is a bar at the Rio called "the Tilted Kilt" that could be a fun place to meet...