Las Vegas Vacations
Fun And Excitement On Las Vegas Vacations
There is no place like Las Vegas. Sin City is a wonderful mix of casinos and clubs, neon lights, showgirls and theme parks. The city pulsates with energy. A vacation in Las Vegas is sure to keep you on your toes.
Las Vegas Family Vacations
Even the cheapest Las Vegas vacations are action-filled ones. Savor the thrill of a high-adrenalin rollercoaster ride in Sin City. Grab a seat on the Manhattan Express Rollercoaster at New York-New York or take your kids to the Adventure dome at Circus Hotel. While vacationing in Las Vegas, do not miss the super-fast Speed the Ride at the Sahara. Try the "High Roller" coaster atop Stratosphere by evening – it offers a beautiful view of the Strip.
Had your fill of the dizzying loops of the roller coasters? Return your scuba diving gear and head to the Shark Reef Aquarium – the only North American aquarium dedicated to predators. Apart from sharks, the aquarium houses green sea turtles, rare golden crocodiles, and piranha and komodo dragons. If you are on a Las Vegas vacation with kids, visit the Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. Gift your children a photo session with the dolphins.
Other fun places to visit on a family vacation to Las Vegas are the Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix and the fascinating Madame Tussauds. Love cars? Then a trip to admire the Auto Collections at Imperial Palace would be in order.
Romantic Las Vegas Vacations
Look beyond the blackjack tables and slot machines. Las Vegas is also a popular wedding destination. In fact, Sin City is home to more churches than casinos.
Planning to propose? Take your partner to the observation deck of the Stratosphere or the Eiffel Tower at the Paris hotel. The magnificent view of the Las Vegas skyline creates a magical atmosphere for a wedding proposal. Look for Las Vegas vacation specials for couples to get the best bargains.
As a wedding destination, Las Vegas is unparalleled. Where else can you exchange vows onboard a pirate ship or get an Elvis lookalike to walk you down the aisle? Helicopter weddings involve flying the couple to spectacular locations for their dream wedding. The many chapels in the city, such as those at Paris Las Vegas, Bellagio and the Venetian serve as beautiful wedding venues. Plan in advance to get the cheapest Las Vegas vacation packages.
If you are on your honeymoon, pop a bottle of champagne on a romantic gondola ride at the Venetian. Keep it simple with a leisurely walk down the Las Vegas Strip, taking time to admire the dazzling Bellagio Fountains. Escape the crowds by booking all inclusive Las Vegas vacations to the scenic Mount Charleston, the breathtaking Red Rock Canyon and the man-made Lake Mead. Winter honeymooners can book a horse-drawn carriage ride to the Mount Charleston Lodge.
The Casinos During Your Las Vegas Vacations
No Las Vegas vacation is complete without a trip to the Bellagio. Granted, rooms in this iconic hotel cum casino are beyond the reach of most budget travelers. But that is no excuse to give this luxury property a miss. Play roulette or the slot machines. This is Vegas after all!
Play the tables and get a taste of Las Vegas luxury at Wynn Las Vegas, Caesars Palace and the Venetian. You might even spot the occasional celebrity. Sir Elton John and Celine Dion are among the A-List celebs that frequent Caesars Palace. Luxury car enthusiasts adore Wynn for another reason – the casino houses a Maserati dealership on its premises.
Look up any Las Vegas vacation guide and you will find that each of the big casinos has a different USP. The relatively affordable Mandalay Bay is a beach resort with a massive gaming floor. Mirage houses white tigers and a massive aquarium. The MGM Grand offers monorail access and is home to the largest casino in the city. Meanwhile, Circus Circus offers a family-friendly casino experience.
Las Vegas Vacations: Hotels And Clubs
Vacations in Las Vegas are not complete unless you have partied like the stars. Paris Hilton, for instance, is a regular at the Venetian's nightclub Tao. The casino hotel also houses Tao Beach, a club offering a Vegas-style pool party experience. On the 55th floor of the premises is the stunning Ghost bar lounge with a glass floor that offers dizzying views all the way down.
For high-energy parties and pulsating music head to the Palms' Rain nightclub. The Palms also houses Moon, a rooftop club cum lounge with a retractable roof that provides spectacular views of the Las Vegas Strip. All-women groups on vacation to Las Vegas should head to Vanity at the Hard Rock Hotel. This female-friendly club has a sunken dance floor and an open terrace. Tourists also love Tryst at Wynn Las Vegas. The club counts a 70-foot fountain and Go-Go dancers as its top attractions.
The Bank at Bellagio provides a more intimate mood, peppered with hip-hop, chart topping numbers and rock and roll. Meanwhile, Pure at Caesars Palace provides a plush, luxurious ambience with chandeliers and velvet couches. While in Vegas, do visit Haze at the Aria Las Vegas – as far as nightclubs go, this club is really cutting edge.
Looking for a venue for your bachelor party that will add spice to your all inclusive Las Vegas vacation? Check out the fashionable Coyote Ugly, where attractive women "coyotes" play waitress and dance on the bar counter. There is also The Pussycat Dolls Lounge. This glamorous lounge has featured celebrity pussycats like Paris Hilton and Christina Aguilera over the years. Then there are the adult shows by sultry sirens at the Treasure Island Hotel as well.
What Else To Do During Las Vegas Vacations?
Cirque Du Soleil: Experience the magic of a Cirque du Soleil show during your Las Vegas vacation. Various shows are featured simultaneously at different venues. While the Bellagio hosts "O", The Mirage celebrates The Beatles and the Aria Resort & Casino returns to the glory days of Elvis. But even the cheapest Las Vegas vacation packages require some adult entertainment. Head to New York for Zumanity, a provocative cabaret-style performance.
Shopping: Las Vegas vacations are never complete without an extended shopping trip. Sin City has plenty of malls to entice tourists. Among the most popular is the recently remodeled Fashion Show Mall, but there are also the lakefront Via Bellagio, The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace and the 475,000-square-foot Desert Passage. For big bargains, head to the Las Vegas Outlet Centre, a short cab ride from the Strip.
Scoot City Tours: Guided tours on these colorful 3-wheeler scooter cars are catching on. Try the tour of the Red Rock Canyon. Add a greater dose of fun to your Las Vegas family vacations.
Las Vegas Vacations: Accommodation
No Las Vegas vacation is complete without a trip to its many hotels. If you are at the Las Vegas Strip, drive down to the MGM Grand, one of the biggest and grandest hotels in the world. Other must-see hotels in the area include Bellagio, Casino Royale, The Venetian and Caesars Palace.
These luxury hotels are pricey and may not suit the budget traveler on a Las Vegas family vacation. However, there are cheaper hotels in Downtown Las Vegas. If you require cheap Las Vegas vacation packages, reserve rooms in one of the many hotels here. The area is no less vibrant. The famous Fremont Street Experience takes place here.
For those planning a family vacation in Las Vegas, apartment hotels are a great idea. With more than one bedroom, plus a living area and an equipped kitchen, an apartment hotel is reasonably priced and allows families to spend their Las Vegas vacations together.
Before planning your vacation to Sin City, give some thought to where you want to stay. There are plenty of Las Vegas vacation homes and condos available on rent. Shop around in advance to get the cheapest and best Las Vegas vacation deals.
Means Of Transportation While On Las Vegas Vacations
Vacationers generally fly to the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. Bright neon lights and slot machines at the airport are a preview of all the things that Sin City has in store. Passengers flying in on non-commercial flights can avoid the delay of McCarran by landing at North Las Vegas Airport.
All inclusive Las Vegas vacation packages generally include an airport shuttle to the hotel. Vacationers can also book shuttles from within the airport or hail a taxi.
While traveling within Las Vegas, the luxury-minded could hire a limousine for anywhere between $35 to $80 an hour. The budget-conscious could walk, hail a cab, or hop on to a city bus. Other transport options include the trolley buses, which operate in select areas, the double-decker Deuce buses and the Las Vegas monorail. In a hurry? Take a ride in one of the Rapid Transit buses. If you have spent all your money at the casinos, there are free shuttle and tram services to transport you back to the hotel.
Sin City offers plenty of public transport options, but while on a Las Vegas vacation, rental cars are a good option. These save time and money, helping tourists make the most of their Las Vegas vacations and they can be booked from the airport itself.
