Loving Las Vegas

If anything is possible, it’s possible in Vegas! I always say that everyone should go and experience Las Vegas at least once, it really is great fun. I went with my wife – we’re not gamblers but we thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, the entertainment and the magnificent sights that each hotel and the strip have to offer. You often feel like you’re outside even when you’re inside, with one hotel leading into the next and 24-hour gambling if you like a flutter.

When to go

The best months to visit Las Vegas are March, April and May for the climate. July and August are the cheapest months to visit because it’s just so hot and any sensible American has escaped from the desert. December, January and February still get decent temperatures during the day although it can be chilly in the evenings. The autumn and spring times do get really busy – in particular during the US spring break – I can help you avoid that time so please do ask me more on that.

See the sights

We went for three nights which is a long way to go taking the ten-hour flight into consideration, but once you are there, there is just so much to do. My highlights were The Venetian hotel complete with Venice-style waterways, gondolas and boutique shops, the Mirage hotel with a zoo and dolphinarium, the Bellagio for Cirque du Soleil on water with synchronised swimming, and of course, the Grand Canyon. We chose to visit the Canyon with Pink Jeep Tours rather than by helicopter (which 70% do) and we were really pleased we did. We felt that we saw the real beauty of the Canyon by parking right on the rim and we also had lunch at a local ranch. You can now even step out onto a glass platform into the Canyon if you’re good with heights! This short description of things to do hasn’t even scratched the surface so please just get in touch to find out lots more.

Eating out options are plentiful and available to suit every budget as you would expect from the USA, from fast food takeaways to Michelin starred restaurants and everything in-between.

Top tips

My top tips are don’t book transfers from the airport. It’s so easy and far cheaper to just get a taxi or even a limo into town. Also, always try for a room upgrade when you arrive, they are often available, and you can negotiate when you get there.

So, from roller-coasters on the outside of your hotel to shark tanks inside, a miniature Eiffel tower and of course casinos, slot machines galore and the Super Bowl final, Las Vegas is not to be missed. Contact me on 01869 868140 and I can help you with flights, accommodation and advice on how to make the most of your trip.