Las Vegas Vacations
With your tour guide,
Anne P. Mitchell
| Summary: Las Vegas vacations are unlike any other holidays in the world. The bright lights, casinos, entertainment, night life, and famous hotels have drawn in millions of visitors searching for everything from a quickie wedding to evenings spent at the high roller's tables gambling their fortunes. Las Vegas vacations offer much more than just slot machines, however! |
Las Vegas vacations are unlike any other holidays in the world. The bright lights, casinos, entertainment, night life, and famous hotels have drawn in millions of visitors searching for everything from a quickie wedding to evenings spent at the high roller’s tables gambling their fortunes. Las Vegas vacations offer much more than just slot machines, however!
The Las Vegas Strip is the most legendary area of the city, and this is where you’ll find the big name hotels and casinos such as the Bellagio, New York New York, and Caesar’s. Even if you’re not interested in gambling, the buildings themselves are worth checking out, and you’ll find all kinds of shops, malls, and restaurants inside that feature buffet-style dining. There are plenty of high-end boutiques and haute couture stores on the Strip, as well as fine dining at establishments owned by world-famous chefs.
Another big draw to the Strip is the abundance of shows available each and every day. From Cirque du Soleil to The Blue Man Group to Broadway-style productions, you can experience unique and entertaining shows
Downtown Las Vegas is awash in neon lights, dotted with tiny chapels for those oh-so-discreet Vegas weddings. The Fremont Street Experience is a tour that will take you through the mass of lights and glitz, and can be undertaken on foot or in air-conditioned comfort on the tour bus.
Las Vegas vacations have, in recent years, been marketed to families to try and overcome their “adults only” reputation. There are indeed many attractions, day trips, and activities that families can enjoy together in and about Las Vegas. From the dancing Bellagio fountains to the roller coaster at New York New York, the Strip offers many sites and things to do. Many hotels cater to families with young children, offering family-friendly swimming pools, tours, activities, and restaurants.
Day trips out of Las Vegas include jaunts to see the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead. There are also museums, art galleries, arcades, walking trails, theaters, and child-friendly shows to enjoy. For the sports-minded, there are golf courses, sky diving packages, and a number of other adventure themed activities available.
Las Vegas vacations truly offer an atmosphere and array of sights that you won’t find anywhere else on earth. To find out more about Las Vegas vacations, contact your travel agent or search online for some great package deals and a wealth of information on everything from hotel rates to shopping tours. If you haven’t visited Las Vegas, what are you waiting for?
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