Question: Where can I find two-for-one buffet coupons when I arrive in Las Vegas?

Jane in Succasunna, N.J.

Answer: I get this kind of question a lot, and the sad reality is that Vegas is not quite the coupon kingdom that it used to be. Certainly there are ways to get bargains, but don't fool yourself into thinking you're going to get the cream of the buffet/show/attraction crop for a discount just by picking up the newspaper.

In other words, you may find a two-for-one coupon for one of the inexpensive and less popular daytime shows, but you'll never find one for "O" or Celine Dion. They sell out almost every performance at more than $100 per ticket -- why would they want to print coupons?

Same applies to buffets. Most of the ones you'll probably want to visit are so successful that they don't need to lure people in with discount offers.

Having said all that, here are some places to check for coupons:

Check-in packages -- Many hotels will include coupons or offers for restaurants, attractions or shows in the hotel with the material they give you upon checking in. If they don't give you something, ask if they have any deals.
In-room magazines -- In almost all hotel rooms you'll find magazines like "Showbiz" and "What's On," local glossy publications that say every restaurant and every show in town is amazing. Ignore their hype and pay attention to the advertisements, many of which include coupons.
Newspapers -- The weekend entertainment sections (usually out on Thursday or Friday) of both the Las Vegas Review Journal and Las Vegas Sun are packed with ads and discount offers. I recently found a two-for-one for one of my favorite show, Second City Improv, at the Flamingo.
Internet -- The hotel, show and attraction Web sites will sometimes offer coupons that can be printed and redeemed when visiting. For instance, you can get into the auto collections at the Imperial Palace this way. It's worth taking the time to do some online surfing -- you can find links to most of the hotels, shows and attractions in the various sections of Vegas4Visitors.com.

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