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Visit Las Vegas
Author: Gay Redmile
Nestled in the Nevada desert - only an hour flight from Los
Angeles - is the most awe-inspiring city! Hotel Casinos of the
magnitude you can only imagine - each occupying acres of land,
and each one more spectacular than the previous. Outlandish,
opulent, elegant, garish - all words used to describe them.
Start your trip by touring the strip (Las Vegas Boulevard) - and
checking out what each casino has to offer - you'll be amazed.
Gambling - the main thrust of the city: millions upon millions
of slot machines - from the minute you step off the plane! But -
don't forget there's also the World Series Poker -incorporating
the famous Texas hold poker; blackjack; craps; bingo; keno;
roulette; and more..
But - Vegas is not just about gambling - it's about
entertainment: There's shows, reviews, latest artists,
musicians, magicians, etc.. Theatre and shows play a huge part -
attracting top acts and artists from around the world. Don't
miss the opportunity to see Celine Dion, Elton John, Jimmy
Buffet or Jerry Seinfeld perform live! And there's David
Copperfield, Cats, the Chippendales, Mamma Mia, cirque de
soleil, or the Folies Bergere! And then there's - the Neil
Diamond tribute; Elvis-a-rama; 'Barbra and Frank' or a tribute
to Liberace!
Shopping - there is a plethora of fashion boutiques, souvenir
shops, department stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, antique
stores - nearly two dozen, of consistent quality and price,
nearly all located within a few blocks of each other. And
there's Las Vegas Outlets Mall a factory-outlet center just a
few miles past the southern end of the Strip - famous brand
names - up to 70% off!
Restaurants - today Las Vegas is recognized as one of the
world's great dining destinations, with a long list of renowned
chefs and spectacular restaurants that are renowned for their
lavishness, architecture and creativity. Fine dining, buffets,
coffee houses, burger joints and family restaurants - they're
all there! Whether your taste is Asian, Italian, seafood, Greek,
Cantonese, vegan, Japanese, Peruvian, Mexican, French, Puerto
Rican, or a steak house - you will be catered for.
Night clubs - most of the casinos have nightclubs - which one to
choose?
Wine bars - House of Blues, Ghostbar, Tangarine, Top of the
World, Red Square, Gilleys - to name but a few!
Or..perhaps you'd like to play a round or two of golf? Try
Shadow Creek Golf Club, Reflection Bay Golf Club, Tournament
Players Club, Bali Hai Golf Club, Badlords Golf Club or Dragon
Ridge Golf Club.
Take a helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon - about 300km from
Las Vegas - you can choose from a half day, full day or
overnight stay - absolutely spectacular scenery!
Or...perhaps you're going to Vegas to have a wedding! Well,
you've come to the right place. All you need is $55,
identification and a social security number to get the license.
You don't even need to bring the rings, flowers, wedding dress,
or tuxedo - all can be provided with the minimum of fuss! And
there is more to choose from other than the Little White Wedding
Chapel (Britney Spears) or a drive-thru wedding (would you like
fries with that?)! There's the Little Church of the West; Viva
Las Vegas Wedding Chapel; Wedding Chapel at Bellagio (very
elegant); Island Wedding Chapel (tropicana theme); Aladdin
Wedding Chapel; Canterbury Wedding Chapel (at the Excalibur -
with a medieval theme); Chapel in the Clouds (Stratosphere); the
Palace Chapel (in Caesars Palace); the pirate ship in front of
Treasure Island; at the top of the Eiffel tower in front of the
Paris Hotel; or while riding in a gondola at the Venetian.
So..whatever you do..plan ahead and have a fantastic trip ....
VIVA LAS VEGAS!!
About the author:
Gay Redmile is the webmaster of several travel sites. Although
an Aussie she has travelled extensively throughout the United
States and considers Las Vegas to be a fascinating city. For
more important information, news and articles on visiting Las
Vegas visit her site at http://www.gettolasvegas.com
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