Heading to a Las Vegas pool party? Don't make these rookie dayclub mistakes

• If Las Vegas pool parties are on your next vacation agenda, these tips can help you have a better experience.
• One thing to note is that guest lists abound, especially for women. Don't buy tickets in advance.
• And be prepared to stand. Vegas dayclubs make their money from cabanas and other exclusive seating areas.

LAS VEGAS – The cashier in the hotel lobby shop practically apologized when I asked about the price for a small box of Band-Aid Hydro Seal Blister cushions.

They were $12.95. I had no choice but to swipe my debit card. The free generic band-aids a clerk at another store generously offered a day earlier when she saw me limping didn't do the job.

It was day three of four days at Las Vegas pool parties and my right heel was covered by a blister.

Blame it on poor footwear choices on day one. Las Vegas dayclubs have strict dress codes so I wore what I thought were practical but stylish Steve Madden wedges instead of flimsy Target flip flops.