We go to Las Vegas all the time and I usually take my little portable machine. Why not? We drive so there is plenty of space. If we go with family or friends there is usually time that I am left alone and enjoy sewing. If we fly somewhere I will not take my machine, but I do take some hand sewing or crochet. If it never comes out of my suitcase, no big deal. It is something that does keep me sane. So totally understand your desire to take your machine along to Laughlin.