See what the experts are saying about Las Vegas. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best historic sites
Mayor Oscar B. Goodman's Top 10 Places to Recapture Old Las Vegas 1. The proposed "Mob" Museum in the old U.S. Courthouse and Post Office (300 E. Stewart Ave.) 2. The "Bugsy" Suite at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino 3. Bob Taylor's Ranch... Continue reading »
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The best nightlife
Best Production Show: It's a total deadlock tie between Cirque du Soleil's KA and O (tel. 866/774-7117 for KA, and tel. 888/488-7111 for O). The latter is more "traditional" -- if you can call a human circus that uses a giant tank of water as... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Before any trip, you need to do a bit of planning. In this guide, you'll find everything you need to know to handle the practical details of planning your trip in advance: airlines and area airports, a calendar of events, a list of major conv... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
For advance information, call or write the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, 3150 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89109 (tel. 877/VISIT-LV or 702/892-0711; www.visitlasvegas.com). They can send you a comprehensive packet containing bro... Continue reading »
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When to go
Most of a Las Vegas vacation is usually spent indoors, so you can have a good time here year-round. The most pleasant seasons in this area are spring and fall, especially if you want to experience the great outdoors. Weekdays are slightly... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
You may be surprised that Las Vegas does not offer as many annual events as most other tourist cities. The reason is Las Vegas's very raison d'être: the gaming industry. This town wants its visitors spending their money in the casinos, not at... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Given the shambles the airline industry is in, writing this section makes us wince. Just be aware that the future of many of the following airlines was in varying degrees of doubt as we went to press. The following airlines hav... Continue reading »
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Package deals
Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at discounted prices. One good source of... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Passports New regulations issued by the Homeland Security Department now require every air traveler entering the U.S. to show a passport -- and future regulations will cover land and sea entry as well. All persons, including U.S. citizens,... Continue reading »
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Money
It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks. You should also exchange enough petty cash to cover airport incidentals, tipping, and transportation to your hotel b... Continue reading »
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Health & safety
Staying Healthy By and large, Las Vegas is like most other major American cities in that the water is relatively clean, the air is relatively clear, and illness-bearing insects and animals are rare. However, in a city with this many people... Continue reading »
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Insurance
Travel Insurance The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on the cost and length of your trip, your age and health, and the type of trip you're taking, but expect to pay between 5% and 8% of the vacation itself. You can get es... Continue reading »
Las Vegas Travel Experiences
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My Visit to Lake Las Vegas Resort
Deep and restful sleep has been eluding me more and more lately. Long before dawn today, I tossed and turned, alternating betwee... Continue reading »
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Lost in Las Vegas
Lost in Las Vegas:Gobsmacked in Grand Canyon:I have to link the two headings because our Grand Canyon time of 2 days was in the middle of... Continue reading »
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The Mandalay Bay End
Even though both of us are early risers, we were able to sleep today until 9am, which was awesome. We got showered and dressed and headed... Continue reading »
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An Oasis of Sin. It's a Terrible Place, & I love it
The biggest holiday weekend of Spring was celebrated, Vegas Style. Due to itinerary complications surrounding the hugeness of the state... Continue reading »
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Lucky Red 21!!
We landed at about 4pm in the middle of the desert in gaming heaven!! They even had slots in the airport!! We made a beeline for the bagg... Continue reading »
Popular Las Vegas Hotels
- Holiday Inn Express Las Vegas
- Four Seasons Las Vegas
- Econo Lodge
- Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas South
- JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
- Microtel Inn And Suites Las Vegas
- Palms Place Hotel and Spa at the Palms Las Vegas
- The Palazzo Resort Hotel & Casino at the Venetian
- The Venetian
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas RedRock/Summerlin
Popular Las Vegas Things to Do
- Bellagio Fountains
- Griffith Observatory
- Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
- Red Rock Canyon
- Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand
- Circus Circus Adventuredome Theme Park
- Madam Tussaud's Celebrity Encounter
- Fashion Show Mall
- Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
- Blue Man Group
