Summary
Renowned as being the gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas is a globally famous holiday destination that will leave you with the most remarkable memories. Flashing lights, invigorating sounds and the scent of money fills the air here creating an electrifying atmosphere. Much to everyone’s delight, in the year of 1931 the state of Nevada officially legalised gambling. Since this time Las Vegas has grown into a hugely popular city boasting dassling sites and extravagant hotels, for example, the famous Bellagio and Hugh Hefner’s favourite, the Palms, predominantly stand here. However Las Vegas holidays are much loved for their array of fabulous casinos. Take a wander down Fremont Street, a memorable part of any Las Vegas city break, the casinos here are some of the oldest in Las Vegas however you can still feel the sense excitement here as you can in any of the other gaming areas. Contrary to belief, holidays in Las Vegas are not all about gambling spree’s and late night parties, one can enjoy here some exclusive fine dining, some of the most magical shows, and with most major hotels incorporating large malls, some fantastic shopping opportunities. City breaks in Las Vegas will open you up to a world of possibilities.
Things to do
Holidays to Las Vegas can be spent doing whatever you want. There are minimum boundaries here, therefore whether it be gambling until the early hours of the morning, or marvelling at the amazing hotels and casinos located on the strip, you can feel free to do simply what you want. After a day experiencing the highlights Las Vegas holidays have to offer, why not head to the astounding Bellagio hotel and experience luxury, Las Vegas style. The Bellagio is a lavish hotel, which you don't have to be staying in to enjoy. Here at the Bellagio you can take advantage of the vast shopping centre, beautiful art gallery, and a highly acclaimed restaurant serving the highest of quality cuisine. If you love to shop, the Bellagio is also home to some impressive designer stores such as Prada, Armani and Dior. If you see yourself as a bit of an art critic, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is one of the best art galleries in Las Vegas, with work from fine artists such as Claude Monet on show. Heading outside the hotel, every evening the hotel’s manmade turquoise lake becomes a 1,000-foot-long fountain display. The young and the old can watch jets of water burst 240 feet in the air, sweeping and dancing up the lake creating an astonishing show.
Flights and accommodation
Las Vegas is home to only one airport, McCarran International Airport, therefore all flights to Las Vegas are flew into here. The airport stands 1 mile from the strip and transfer time is very short, hence why Las Vegas is popular for city breaks. Las Vegas is famed for the abundance of legendary hotels located here. The Bellagio, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Treasure Island and the Mirage to name a few are all properties that most will have heard of. The hotels in Las Vegas are not all stately properties and you can find some small motels here if you are on more of a tight budget. However part of the whole experience of holidays in Las Vegas is discovering these world famous landmarks, so whether you opt spend your time in one of these hotels or not, it is definitely worth paying a visit to each and every one. To find some amazing prices on these hotels and find an array of cheap holidays to Las Vegas, search here at Book Cheap Holidays and get booked up today.