Viva Las Vegas

After such a wonderful holiday in Las Vegas in 2015, my husband and I decided there really was only one place to go to celebrate his special milestone birthday. We stayed at the wonderful New York New York which is a tourist attraction in its own right like most of the hotels that are located on the famous strip. It’s a great location for everything this amazing city has to offer. *Top Tip* If possible, upgrade to a strip-view for a few pounds more - it’s breath-taking in the evening! On our previous trip, we’d done a huge amount of sightseeing taking in all the amazing attractions Las Vegas has to offer including the fabulous Grand Canyon. *Top Tip* Go by helicopter, not by road! (Yes, it will cost more but will save you a lot of time, what would be a whole day out of your holiday will be 3 to 4 hours from door to door). Once in a lifetime views and a champagne picnic at the foot of the Canyon are just some of the options available. The shows in Las Vegas are not to be missed, we saw Cirque du Soleil at the world-famous Bellagio which was amazing! *Top Tip* Book the more popular shows in advance as they get booked up! *Top Tip* Make sure you pack comfortable footwear as there is plenty of walking to do or you have the option of jumping on the local bus service, the “Deuce” which is very inexpensive and runs regularly up and down the strip so a fabulous way of getting around to save your feet! This time we went for a spin on “The high roller” which is like the London eye and gives you awe-inspiring views of Las Vegas. *Top Tip* Book in advance and go in the evening, the bright lights are fabulous! We also had a wonderful time enjoying downtown and an area called Freemont Street. This is especially good if you want to dabble in the casinos or experience the live bands along the way. Las Vegas has so much for everyone, it really isn’t just about the Casinos - to be honest our first visit I didn’t gamble a dollar. The shows are incredible, the shopping and sightseeing are wonderful, and the people are really friendly. We were there for four days which is perfect for a city break, but you can also add on a beach destination like Mexico for that rest and relaxation afterwards! I really cannot recommend Las Vegas enough for a holiday that will suit anyone. I doubt this will be our last visit as it seems to change each time we go, and I have a milestone birthday coming soon so we may just be making a return visit...