Las Vegas Holiday Destination Guide

Las Vegas Facts

Location
Southern Nevada, USA

Climate
Desert. Summer - Hot, up to 40 C; Winter - Mild, around 10-15 C

Currency:
US Dollars

Time Difference:
GMT -8 Hours

Transfer Time:
The Las Vegas Strip is around 15 minutes from the airport

Las Vegas Guide

Hotels:
Plentiful, high quality, reasonable rates especially during mid week and off season. Hotels on the Strip tend to be themed so expect everything from a half size Eiffel Tower & Arc de Triomphe at the Paris to realistic Canals (complete with gondolas!) at the Venetian.

Attractions:
All of the main hotels on the Strip have shows - everything from Cabaret to Magic Shows to International bands.

Shopping:
The Forum Shops (At Caesar's Palace) is a vast arcade of every kind of shop you could wish for. Also check out Belz Shopping Mall and The Fashion Show Mall for discount designer label shopping at a fraction of Uk prices!

Excursions:
No visit to Las Vegas is complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon and yes, it as amazing as everyone says it is! Around 4 hours by coach from Las Vegas or around 1 hour by helicopter or light aircraft (Well worth it!). Also don't miss Hoover Dam and Death Valley or how about a trip to Area 51?

Family:
Under 21's aren't allowed in gaming areas but most hotels are child friendly, If you have young children check out Circus Circus & Treasure Island.

Getting Around:
Most of the exploring in Las Vegas itself can be done on foot or by bus however if you want to travel further afield or explore outside the city, a car is essential.