| Las Vegas is a dream vacation for many folks, and | | | | walking much on vacation. Some of the places you'd |
| more and more families are venturing to "Sin City" - | | | | like to see on the Strip are spread a good distance |
| which has surprisingly become more family-friendly in | | | | apart, and some folks might not enjoy the walk, or |
| the past decade than ever before. If you have | | | | may have health problems that prevent them from |
| chosen Las Vegas for your vacation spot this year, | | | | walking greater distances. Having a rental car for your |
| you are in for a real treat. The action is non-stop and | | | | Vegas trip is also great for day trips to area |
| whether you're traveling alone, with your special | | | | attractions, like the Grand Canyon. And keep in mind |
| someone or a buddy, or with the entire family - you'll | | | | that most hotels offer free valet parking, so you |
| be amazed at the many attractions, venues, and | | | | won't need to circle your rental car around the block |
| events that are waiting for you in the Mojave | | | | looking for a spot. Most hotels are located on the |
| Desert's most sparkling city. These pointers and tips | | | | Strip, or a few blocks from the Strip, or in |
| will help you get the most out of your time in Las | | | | downtown Vegas. Having a rental car keeps you |
| Vegas, Nevada, no matter what you have planned. | | | | from paying cab fare, and gives you a greater |
| Because Las Vegas is bustling year round, you will | | | | freedom when choosing where you'll stay during your |
| want to book your hotel accommodations before | | | | trip. There are also other options for getting around |
| you book your Las Vegas flight. Ninety percent of all | | | | Las Vegas, including public transportation and two |
| rooms in Vegas are booked up well in advance, so | | | | monorail lines. The 301 bus for the city of Las Vegas |
| you can save yourself some hassle by planning | | | | goes the entire length of Las Vegas Boulevard and |
| ahead, booking your lodging, and then finding your | | | | downtown Vegas. |
| Vegas flight. You will have a huge number of hotels | | | | Another great pointer for first-timers to Las Vegas is |
| to choose from, but you should definitely consider | | | | to take in some free entertainment. The Bellagio, |
| staying on the Las Vegas Strip (officially, Las Vegas | | | | which is located in the middle of Las Vegas |
| Boulevard) because that's where you'll find the most | | | | Boulevard, has a beautiful fountain and light show |
| activity, attractions and events. Of course, Vegas | | | | that is free to watch, and the Mirage, just north of |
| hotels that are located on the Strip will be more | | | | the Bellagio, offers free performances of Circus, |
| expensive, but you'll spend less on transportation | | | | Circus. Tourists also enjoy the free lion exhibit at the |
| costs because you can walk to many attractions. | | | | MGM Grand. |
| Keep in mind, however, that walking the entire length | | | | And finally, if you are planning a vacation in Las |
| of the strip, from Mandalay Bay to the Stratosphere | | | | Vegas, be mindful of the hot climate - and that it can |
| would be about a three hour walk, so book your | | | | turn cold in Vegas quickly at night, because it is |
| hotel as close to the things that you want to do and | | | | located in the desert. You want to make sure that |
| see as possible. You can drive the entire length of | | | | you are hydrated, but you also don't want to pay |
| the strip in fifteen minutes if traffic is light. | | | | the $3 a bottle for the hotel and casino branded |
| When you touch down at the airport, you will find | | | | water that is being hocked all over Vegas. You can |
| that there is taxi service available, but if you are | | | | find cheaper water at area drugstores, if you know |
| arriving with the afternoon crowd, you may have a | | | | where these are. On the Strip, you'll find a drugstore |
| much longer wait. Cab fare from the airport to the | | | | located just across from the Stardust Hotel, and |
| Strip is around $15 dollars, or if you're going to | | | | another around the vicinity of the MGM Grand. |
| downtown Las Vegas, plan to be out about $25. You | | | | These tips and pointers should help you better know |
| can also rent a car at the airport, which may be the | | | | what to expect when you get to Vegas, and |
| least expensive route if you plan to be visiting places | | | | hopefully will make your Las Vegas vacation one for |
| other than the Strip - or if you don't envision yourself | | | | the memory books. |