planet hollywood: My daughter is a contestant in the Miss America 2008 competition. It will take place in Jan. in Las Vegas at the Planet Hollywood Resort. Can someone give me advice on where to stay? I know that PH is very expensive. I will be there for 8 nights and I will be traveling with children and 2 other adults. My budget is limited as well. Tips on what to do during the day would be great also. And advice on family shows too. Thanks.|||you can go to circus circus casino since it's in the LV strip.....it's a good place to keep children occupied...they have free circus acts in the midway in circus circus....or you can go to excalibur casino also but excalibur has a king arthur theme to it ^^|||Congratulations on your daughter making it to the competition what state is she from? I will make sure to watch. I would check out the Platinum Hotel. The rooms are fair price, I believe they are large enough for all of you to stay in one room which will cut down the price. Also look into the Flamingo.|||You might be able to find cheap rates all over in January, Excalibur, Circus Circus and Statosphere are the first places to look and good rooms. Circus Circus like someone was saying is good for the kids, there's a few malls on the strip, and one being right in PH.|||I believe circus circus is a pretty good place to stay. However, you are talking about Las Vegas, so it will pretty much depend on your budget. Plus you have to remember that you are going during a time of a major event,2008 Miss America, so hotels tend to run high during the event. If you want to save on all of your future travel, go to http://mkyholmes.wholesaletravelnow.com. This really is true savings. You pretty much purchase a vacation package to become a member. You never pay retail on hotel, resorts, condos, cruises, and more ever again. It's an awsome package. I went to Disney World and only paid $12 a night. That's a bargain.