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Population:2 Million in the Las Vegas Valley
Currency:U. S. Dollars $1 = 100 cents
Opening hours:Resort shops 10am to 11pm;Midnight on Friday and SaturdayCasinos are open 24 hoursRestaurants: most Hotels andCasinos will have at least one 24hour restaurant.
Internet:www.visitlasvegas.comwww.lasvegasnevada.govwww.lvcva.com
Newspapers:A free copy of Las Vegas Magazinecontaining the mostcomprehensive and completeinformation on current events andattractions is found in most hotelrooms.
Emergency numbers:911
Tourist information:Las Vegas Convention and VisitorsAuthority3150 Paradise Road+1 702 892 0711+1 702 892 7575www.lvcva.comOpening hours: 8am to 5pm daily
LAS VEGASPUBLISHING DATE: 2010-02-25 | COUNTRY CODE: USContents: The City, Do & See, Eating, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping, Sleeping,Essential Information, Maps
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LAS VEGASLas Vegas is a mystical, dazzling, glitzy sea of neon lightsbeckoning visitors with luxurious accommodations,unbelievable shows, exquisite restaurants, world classgambling and decadence on a grandiose scale.
It is ancient Rome, romantic Paris, exotic Egypt, excitingNew York City and the Canals of Venice all rolled into onefabulous vacation destination.
With millions of people having Las Vegas in their sites everyyear, it is not difficult to see why it has earned the title ofEntertainment Capital of the World.
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THE CITY #THECITY#
Shortly after gambling was legalized inNevada in 1931 and construction of thefirst hotel/casinos had begun, who couldhave known that it was the beginning ofthe phenomenon known simply as Vegas, aglamorous, fantasyland oasis in the middleof the desert.
There is much more to Las Vegas thangambling, eating and shopping. It is avibrant, fast growing and progressive citythat attracts some of the largestconventions and business meetings in theworld. Each year, over 50,000 peoplerelocate permanently to this city thanks tothe abundance of jobs, lower taxes,affordable housing, healthy climate andbeautiful surroundings. With 320 days ofsunshine annually, Las Vegas can alsoboast of some of the best golfing facilitiesin the country.
Beyond the famous five-mile Las VegasStrip, there is also the historic and excitingFremont Street, home of the originalcasinos that started the Vegas craze backin the 1930s. Millions of tourists come tosee what is known as the FreemontExperience; an incredible and breathtakinglight and sound show presented on adomed structure covering several blocks inthe downtown area.
Las Vegas is a growing city; every yearbigger and more spectacular hotels andcasinos are being designed and built toamaze and entertain people from all over
the world.
DO & SEE #DOANDSEE#
It is impossible to see and do everythingLas Vegas has to offer in one trip, which iswhat keeps visitors returning over andover again. The choices can beoverwhelming; good planning is the key toany great vacation.
GamblingThere is no doubt that the main attractionin Las Vegas is gambling. There is a levelof gambling for every visitor, whetherexperienced or a first-timer. If you are newto gaming, most casinos offer free lessons,usually in the morning hours on tablegames such as Blackjack, Craps andRoulette. The new penny slots are probablythe most popular with the recreationalgambler because of the bonus gameswithin the games. The jackpots are, ofcourse, not nearly as large as dollar slots,but the games are fun and entertainingand there is money to be won. The 21-yearage limit for all gambling is strictlyenforced.
Fountains of BellagioThe Bellagio Fountains - a choreographeddance of water and light, set to 29different opera, country or pop musicalselections. It is presented at thequarter-mile lake in front of the HotelBellagio. Each is different and lasts 5 to 10minutes, with the water blasted hundreds
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of feet into the sky. Shows are every 30minutes from 3pm to 8pm and every 15minutes from 8pm to midnight. Best timeto see the fountains is at night stand onthe street side of the lake. Crowds willstart to gather about 5 minutes beforeeach show get there a little early to get anunobstructed view.
Address: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd South (Center Strip)Phone: +1 702 693 7111Internet: www.bellagio.com
Fremont Street ExperienceThe Fremont Street Experience is a highlysuccessful attempt to draw the millions ofvisitors to Las Vegas back to the downtownarea. A domed-canopy 90 feet above thestreet was constructed along five cityblocks lined with some of the oldestcasinos in Las Vegas. Every evening fromsundown to midnight, the canopy becomesa giant screen showing high resolutionimages accompanied by concert-qualitysound. At the top of each hour, visitorspour into the streets, looking skyward inanticipation of one of the six different showlasting 6 to 9 minutes.
Address: 425 Fremont Street (Downtown)Phone: +1 702 678 5777Internet: www.vegasexperience.com
Volcano at the MirageEvery 30 minutes from 7pm to midnight,the tranquil waterfalls in front of theMirage are transformed into an eruptingvolcano, beginning with thunderousexplosions, followed with bright orangeflames leaping into the night sky, moltenlava streaming through the three-acrelagoon area. The heat can be felt byon-lookers standing across the wide LasVegas Boulevard.
Address: 3400 S. Las Vegas BlvdPhone: +1 702 791 7111Internet: www.mirage.com
Secret Garden of Siegfried and Royand The Dolphin HabitatEnter the Secret Garden, a tropicalsanctuary for some of the most exotic andrare creatures in the world. Siegfried andRoy, famous for their magic shows, aredeeply committed to saving these animalsfrom extinction through research andeducation. In addition to the Royal Whitetigers, there are spotted leopards, whitelions, black panthers and an Asianelephant. Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins livein a 2.5 million gallon water habitatincluding an artificial coral reef.
Address: The Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas BlvdPhone: +1 702 791 7111Price: Adults $15.00, children 4- 12 $10.00, children 3 andunder freeInternet: www.mirage.com/attractions
Lion Habitat at MGM GrandAt the MGM Grand visitors can walk in aprotective glass tunnel through a 5,000square foot jungle showcase, completewith waterfalls, and stand nose to nosewith majestic lions. Be sure to bring yourcamera.
Address: 3799 S. Las Vegas BlvdPhone: +1 702 891 7777Internet: www.mgmgrand.com
Fall of Atlantis Fountain Show atCaesars PalaceOn the hour, between 10am and 11pm(Midnight on weekends) the Fall of AtlantisFountain Show is presented in the ForumShops next to the Cheesecake Factory. Theshow involves the mythical King Atlas,sibling greed, a 20-foot winged beast, fire,floods and best of all, giant talkingstatutes.
Address: 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd.Phone: +1 702 731 7110Internet: www.vegas.com
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EATING #EATING#
Next to gambling, the most engagingactivity in Las Vegas is eating. Every typeand style of food known to man can befound here. From five-star restaurants totake-outs, there is no shortage of diningexperiences. All hotel/casinos on and offthe strip have multiple restaurants andcafes, offering something for every tasteand budget. National chains such as TheOutback Steakhouse, McDonalds, Denny’s,Pizza Hut, Krispy Kreme Donuts, BurgerKing, Subway, and Hard Rock Café arerepresented in Vegas. Every hotel also hasat least one restaurant that is open 24hours offering “Midnight Specials”.
Delmonico SteakhouseDelmonico is an all-American Steakhousewith a Creole influence (New OrleansStyle) Impeccable service, impressivepresentation and elegant surroundingscome together in this upscale restaurant.Beef, chicken, pork and seafood are on themenu, but possibly the best part of dinneris dessert, especially the pecan pie withvanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce.Reservation highly recommended.
Address: 3355 S. Las Vegas BlvdPhone: +1 702 414 1992Internet: www.venetian.com
Wolfgang Puck Bar & GrillWhether it is pizza from the wood firedoven or grilled salmon with cappellinipasta, you will enjoy this playful, butelegant eatery. It is California inspired
cuisine combined with a contemporarybar-and-grill menu with a twist.
Address: 3299 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthPhone: +1 702 891 3000Internet: www.wolfgangpuck.com
Carnival World BuffetTravel the World at the largest buffet inLas Vegas. Choices are divided into“Stations” such as Dim Sum, Italian,Mexican, Mongolian Grill, Seafood, Sushi &Japanese, Asian and American. TheCenterpiece is the Dessert Station with 70varieties of pies, cakes & pastries.
Address: 3700 W. Flamingo Road (Off Strip)Phone: +1 702 777 7777Internet: www.harrahs.com
The Buffet at Treasure IslandBest features are the six flavours of crèmebrulee, and self-serve coffee, cappuccino,caffe latte and espresso.
Address: 3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd.Phone: +1 702 894 7111Internet: www.treasureisland.com
Eiffel Tower RestaurantPerched high above the Las Vegas Strip isone of the most intimate and romanticrestaurants in Las Vegas. Guests aretransported in a glass elevator to therestaurant on the 11th floor of the ParisHotel/Casino with a spectacular panoramicview of the glittering lights, not to mentiona glorious view of the Bellagio FountainShow below. A great place to celebrate aspecial occasion. French cuisine(expensive).
Address: 3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd.Phone: +1 702 948 6937Internet: www.eiffeltowerrestaurant.com
Top of the World RestaurantDinner at sunset from high atop theStratosphere Hotel is a must-doonce-in-a-lifetime experience. Therestaurant actually rotates 360 degreesevery hour providing unmatched views of
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Las Vegas. A good menu choice is thethree-course Chateaubriand for Two,including soup or salad, center cut certifiedAngus Beef tenderloin with vegetables andthe Chocolate Stratosphere for dessert.
Address: 2000 S. Las Vegas BlvdPhone: +1 702 380 7711Internet: www.stratospherehotel.com
Quick BitesWhen you are in a hurry or just tired of thebuffets and pricey restaurants, manyhotels/casinos have food courts offering anarray of selections.
BARS & NIGHTLIFE #BARSANDNIGHTLIFE#
It is said that the Las Vegas Strip is acontinuous bar. It is not unusual to seepeople strolling the Strip, especially atnight, carrying an alcoholic beverage.There are bars in every casino and hotel.Here are just a few unique ones.
Vegas is the City that Never Sleeps,literally. Every hotel/casino offers superbentertainment, floorshows, bars andnightclubs. Live entertainment iseverywhere. Here are a few that are just acut above the ordinary.
Voodoo LoungeThe Voodoo is located on the 52nd Floor ofthe Rio and offers open air-rooftop dancingand live music. It is described as crowded,romantic and trendy. Themed drinksinclude the Witch Doctor and VooDoo Doll.
Address: 3700 W. Flamingo Road
Cleopatra’s BargeThis place really rocks - literally. Thesetting is an ornate replica of a Romanbarge on the Nile, that gently rocks in ashallow pool. This floating lounge, in themain casino at Caesars Palace, featuresboth DJ and live music and is open until4am. nightly. There is no cover charge,only a two-drink minimum.
Address: 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd
Studio 54A 1970’s pop culture inspired nightclub,fashioned after the legendary Studio 54 inNew York City has state-of-the-art sound,light and video systems. Live dancers,acrobats, and bungee jumpers entertainguest on four dance floors and bars. Theclub’s motto is "this is your life - star in it".
Address: 3799 S. Las Vegas BlvdInternet: www.studio54lv.com
Christian Audigier The NightclubChristian Audigier is worldwide know in thefashion industry for his lines as Ed Hardyand Smet. His rock ´n´ roll, glam-inspireddesigns can be found throughout TheNightclub with elements, such as roses,skulls and crystals. The club also offers aoutside patio with a view of The Strip.
Address: 3300 Las Vegas Blvd SInternet: www.audigierlv.com
SHOPPING #SHOPPING#
Shopping in Las Vegas is almost as popular
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as gambling and is evidenced by the sheernumber of stores ready to indulge yourevery fantasy. All major hotel/casinos havea shopping area in their establishment, butthere are a few that stand out as premiershopping meccas. It is said that if you can’tbuy it here, you can’t buy it anywhere.
The Forum ShopsWith 160 shops and boutiques and 13 newrestaurants, the recently completedaddition to the Forum Shops at CaesarsPalace places it among the largestshopping complexes in the world. Premiumstores include Harry Winston, Abercrombie& Fitch, Hugo Boss, Christian Dior,Faberge, Gucci, Victoria’s Secret and FAOSchwarz. Stroll the street of old Romewhile searching for that special item.
Address: 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd
The Miracle MileWith 170 stores, 15 restaurants and aprime center Strip location, the MiracleMile Shops offers a variety of shopping,dining and entertainment possibilities. Besure not to miss the live rainstorm atMerchants’ Harbor, featuring thunder,lightning and pouring rain which happensevery set hour on Monday - Thursday andevery set half-hour Friday - Sunday.
Address: 3663 Las Vegas BlvdOpening hours: Sun–Thurs: 10am–11pm, Fri & Sat:10am–12midnight. Open 365 days per year. Restaurant andnightclub hours vary.Internet: www.miraclemileshopslv.com
Grand Canal ShoppesImmerse yourself in old world Venice strollthe cobblestone walkway along St. Mark’sSquare with its sky-dome and hear thebeautiful sound of the violin. Indulgeyourself in this elegant atmosphere and inthe uniqueness of this shoppingexperience. Sephora, Banana Republic, IIPrato, Mikinoto, Dooney and Bourke, bebe,Venetzia and Lior are only a few of the
shops along the Grand Canal.
Address: 3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd.Phone: +1 702 414 4500Internet: www.thegrandcanalshoppes.com
Fashion ShowThe Fashion Show is a two million squarefoot (185,806 square meters) shoppingcenter featuring upscale departmentsstores such as Saks, Macy’s, Dillards,Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and NeimanMarcos along with 200 small boutiques andchain stores. Fashion shows are presentedevery hour beginning at 1:30pm. There isa Food Court and plenty of resting areasfor tired shoppers.
Address: 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd.Phone: +1 702 748 7000Internet: www.thefashionshow.com
SLEEPING #SLEEPING#
With over 142,000 hotel rooms in the LasVegas Area, choosing the right one couldbe a challenge. Using a map of the Strip,decide where you might want to spendmost of your time, and then choose a hotelaccordingly. Sunday through Thursdaynights are the least expensive. All hotelsoffer specials that will greatly reduce therates and also will offer free buffets or foodcredit. Remember, they are competing foryour business. Check the hotel websites forspecials.
EXCLUSIVEBellagioThe Bellagio has been described asopulent, awesome, magical, gracious,
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classy and a visual masterpiece. It issimply one of the most beautiful hotels onthe Las Vegas Strip beginning at the Lobbyentrance and its two-thousand hand-blownmulticoloured glass flowers that adorn theceiling and continuing into theMediterranean style pools and gardens.Major attractions are the Fountains ofBellagio and the Conservatory andBotanical Gardens.
Address: 3600 S. Las Vegas BlvdPhone: +1 702 693 7111Internet: www.bellagio.com
Luxor Resort and CasinoThis Egyptian-themed resort is home tothe relaxing Oasis Spa, nine exceptionalrestaurants and cafes, the adventurousPharaoh’s Pavilion and more than 120,000square feet of exciting gaming action.
Address: 3900 Las Vegas Boulevard SouthPhone: +1 702 262 4444Internet: www.luxor.com
Caesars PalaceOld Roman style is the theme of CaesarsPalace, with its fit-for-an-emperor suitesand marble bathrooms. The rooms arespacious and many include a largewhirlpool tub and dressing room. TheGarden of the Gods Pool Oasis includes thefour Roman Style swimming poolsEuropean style topless sunbathing ispermitted at the Venice Pool. Mainattractions are the Shops at the Forum,and the Fall of Atlantis Fountain Show.
Address: 3570 S. Las Vegas BlvdPhone: +1 702 731 7110Internet: www.caesarspalace.com
MGM Grand Hotel & CasinoThe MGM Grand is reminiscent ofHollywood’s Golden Age and like Hollywoodis larger than life, including the famousMGM Lion standing guard at the frontentrance. With its 5,000 plus rooms, itranks as the largest hotel in the world.From Studio 54 to the Hollywood style
studio bungalows, its classic Hollywood artdeco motif is unmistakable. Mainattractions is the Cirque Du Soleil show KA,and the Lion Habitat.
Address: 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.Phone: +1 702 891 7777Internet: www.mgmgrand.com
GOOD VALUEHarrah’sNew Orleans Carnaval dominates both theexterior and interior of Harrah’s. It iscolorful and casual. The rooms areadequate and comfortable. Mainattractions: The Voice of Las Vegas, SingerClint Homes, the outdoor Carnaval Courtwith live entertainment & bar.
Address: 3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd.Phone: +1 702 369 5000Internet: www.harrahs.com
Circus-CircusAs the name implies, Circus-Circus is justthat. One of the older hotels on the Strip,it is a favorite for family with childrenbecause the hotel caters to the youngerset. Above the main casino floor is aBig-Top atmosphere, with midway gamesand free circus acts. Attached to the hotelis the Adventuredome, a large theme parkwith thrilling rides and an arcade.Circus-Circus offers the only RV Park(Recreational Vehicles - Camping trailers)on the Las Vegas Strip.
Address: 2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd.Phone: +1 702 734 0410Internet: www.circuscircus.com
The StratosphereThe Stratosphere Tower stands 1,149 feet(350 meters) above the city, the tallestfreestanding observation tower in theUnited States. It has three separateTowers, each offering unique but differentaccommodations. Rooms are spacious, wellequipped and have contemporary accentsin rich earth tones. Imagine being on topof the Stratosphere, 100 stories above the
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ground and riding a roller coaster or twoother thrill rides.
Address: 2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.Phone: +1 702 380 7777Internet: www.stratospherehotel.com
BASICFitzgeralds Hotel And CasinoFitzgeralds is a 34-story hotel in the heartof Fremont Street, downtown Las Vegas.The luck of the Irish prevails here. It has638 rooms and suites. Being right onFremont Street is exiting and enables youto visit all the casinos without having towalk great distances.
Address: 301 Fremont St.Phone: +1 702 388 2400Internet: www.fitzgeraldslasvegas.com
El Cortez Hotel and CasinoThis Old-style Las Vegas casino and hotelis located in what was originally downtownLas Vegas; two blocks from Fremont Streetand two miles from what is the bustlingcity centre of today. Steakhouse, café,breakfast buffet and Lounge Bar.
Address: 600 Fremont StPhone: +1 702 385 5200Internet: www.elcortezhotelcasino.com
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
AirportLas Vegas is served by one airport,McCarran International (tel: +1 (1) 702261 5211 www.mccarran.com). Over100,000 people pass through this facilityeach day.
Numerous Airport Shuttles are available 24
hours a day. Round trip to and from anyhotel on the strip is $12.00 per person or$6.50 one way. Off-strip is slightly higher.Shuttles can take up to 40 minutes to getyou to your hotel.
Average costs of taxi from Airport to anyhotel on the Strip, $12.00. Time fromairport to any Strip Hotel is 15 minutes,depending on traffic.
Rental cars available beginning at $25 perday not including insurance. Most hotelsoffer free parking.
WalkingWalkways are always packed, day or nighton the Las Vegas Strip. The streets arewell lit and there are many elevatedcrossovers making it safe and easy totraverse the busy Las Vegas Blvd.
The Strip is divided into three sections. Ifyou want to visit another casino in thesame area, walking is certainly an option.However, if you wish to walk from theSouth Strip to the North Strip, you willneed to take a taxi, private car, or bus.
The MonorailLaunched July 2004 and operates from7am to 2am daily, with stations atSahara’s, Las Vegas Hilton,Harrahs/Imperial Palace, Bally’s, Paris andthe MGM Grand. Tickets can be purchasedat the stations 1 ride $5.00. Unlimited oneday pass $12.00.
Internet: www.lvmonorail.com
TaxiTaxi is one of the most used modes oftransportation in Las Vegas. Every hoteland casino will have a taxi stand at thefront door. Five passengers ride for thesame price as one. Meter will start at$2.70 and add $1.80 for each mile. Thereis also a small charge for waiting time.
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Citizens Area Transit (CAT) BusThe Deuce, new double decker busescapable of carrying 60 passengers, travelsback and forth along the Las Vegas Strip.
A Deuce 24-hour all access pass is $7 aone-way ride is $3.
Post OfficeThere are two full service post offices onthe Strip, one at 3100 Industrial behindCircus-Circus and at the Forum Shops atCaesar’s Palace.
DentistsSouthern Nevada Dental Society. Pleasecall +1 702 733 8700, then selectionoption #2.
PharmacyCVS Pharmacy is located between MGMGrand and Planet Hollywood on 3758 S.Las Vegas Blvd
Phone: +1 702 262 9028
TelephoneCountry Code: +1
Area Code 702
Electricity110 to 120 volts AC (60 cycles) Since mostEuropean countries use 220 volts, you willneed a 110 volt transformer and a 2 flatprong plug adapter. (Most hotels providehair dryers and irons).
Things to do outside Las VegasThere are over 100 different tours offeredby a variety of tour companies in LasVegas including sightseeing to the HooverDam, Grand Canyon, Lake Mead and theColorado River, Red Rock and the Valley ofFire and Mt. Charleston. These tours lastfrom 2 to 10 hours, and can be by van,bus, airplane, boat or helicopter. Forcomplete listing and detailed descriptions
go to: www.vegas.com/tours. Be sure tobook tours from a reputable company, notfrom someone selling tours on the street.
One of the most exciting tours is the GrandCanyon Sunset Tour. Leave by helicopter,making a low-level flight over Hoover Dam& Lake Mead and landing at the GrandCanyon for a Champagne picnic at sunset,returning over the lights of the Las VegasStrip. Approximate cost $450.00 perperson.
If you have a car, it is an easy drive fromthe Las Vegas Strip to the Hoover Dam andLake Meade (51 km/31 miles) Mt.Charleston (64 km/40 miles) Red RockCanyon National Conservation Area (24km/15 miles ) and the Valley of Fires (85km/53 miles).
Tips fore the first time visitor
What to packExcept for a special evening of dinner anddancing, visitors to Las Vegas dress verycasually. Be sure to bring comfortableshoes. Ladies, don’t carry a large purse, itwill only get in the way when you aregambling. Bring a ”fanny pack” to carryidentification, credit cards and money.Don’t forget the swimming suites. Alwayscarry proper identification with youespecially when gambling.
Getting the best dealAll hotels offer special rates on theirwebsites. Many also offer two-for-oneshows and free buffets.
Player’s CardsEvery casino will offer a Players Card.Cards are free and take about 5 minutes tocomplete a short application. You will needa drivers’ license or other forms ofidentification. Every time you play a slotmachine, insert the card into theappropriate slot and it will track the
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amount of play. The longer you play, themore credits you will receive. You can alsoget credit on your card for table games.Simply hand the card to the Dealer andthey will add credits depending on theamount you play. These credits accumulateand can be used for small gifts, free mealsand even free nights. Some cards covermultiple casinos and you can use it at anylisted on the card. Even if you are onlyplaying penny slots, these credits add up.Don’t worry if you lose your card; all theinformation is in their computers and theywill gladly issue you a new card at nocharge.
Arriving at the hotelEven though most hotel websites state thatcheck-in is at 3:00 p.m., you can generallycheck in at any time, as long as rooms areavailable. There are many flights arrivingin the morning and early afternoon, andthe hotels try their best to accommodatetheir guests. In the event the hotel iscrowded and rooms have not been cleanedfrom the previous night, they will hold yourluggage in a secure room (for a small fee)until your room is ready, leaving you freeto explore the hotel and casino. Creditcards are widely accepted: Visa,MasterCard, American express, Discover,Dinners Club, EnRoute, EuroCard and JCB.
Buying half-price show ticketsTickets Tonight is located at the giant CocaCola Bottle on the Las Vegas Strip, next toMGM Grand and across from New York andsells same day show tickets for half price.Open Noon to 9pm, they accept creditcards or cash and all purchases must bemade in person no telephone orders areaccepted. The chances of finding theheadliner performers, such as Bette Midleror Elton John are not very good, but thereare many terrific shows that may beavailable.
Warnings/Tourist TrapsPornography Peddlers: As you walk alongthe Strip, there are people who will try tohand you cards or tacky leaflets. Do notaccept anything from them; just keepwalking.
Time Share Sales: Outside casinos on theStrip will be nicely dressed men or womanwith one mission: to get tourist to give upa half day of their vacation to listen to atime share sales pitch. They will offer freeshow tickets or dinner tickets. Their firstquestion is always “how long will you be inVegas”. A good response is that you areleaving in just a few hours, and theyimmediately leave you alone.
TippingRestaurant: 15% to 20 %
Help with Luggage: $1, $2. per bag
Concierge Service: $5.
Taxi Driver: 15%
HOT TIPSThe Bellagio FountainsThe fountains are an absolute must whenvisiting Las Vegas. This choreographeddance of water and light is set to dance to29 different opera and pop musicalselections.
Internet: www.bellagio.com
Titanic: The Artifact ExhibitionWitness one of the most compelling storiesof our time through the precious treasuresleft by those aboard the Titanic on herfateful maiden voyage. The exhibit willtake you to the Titanic’s resting place inthe depths of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Internet: www.luxor.com
"O" Cirque du Soleil"O" is performed by Cirque du Soleil, theinternationally renowned cat of world-class
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acrobats, synchronized swimmers anddivers.
Performed at the Bellagio.
Internet: www.bellagiolasvegas.com
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Nick Kelly C8Northrop Avenue D5Oakmont Avenue D2Oakmont Pl D2Palos Verdes Road D8Palos Verdes Stree. D5Paradise Roa.D2 D3 D4 D6 D8Presidio Avenue A2Rancho Drive A1 A2Red Oak Avenue A2Reno Avenue B8Rexford Drive D1Riviera Boulevard C2Rochelle Avenue B6 C6Royal Crest Cir N D4Royal Crest Cir S D4 D5Royal Crest Street D5Sadie Street C6 C7Sahara Avenu. A1 B1 C1 D1Saint Louis Avenue D1Saint Louis Street C1Salton Street C6 C7San Pablo Drive D1Sands Avenue B4Sands Avenue B5 C5Santa Clara Drive D1Santa Inez Drive D1Santa Paula Drive D1Santa Rita Drive D1Santa Rosa Drive D1Sierra Vista Drive D4Spring Mountain Ro. A4Stardust Road A3Swenson Street D6 D7Tam Drive B1 C1Tam O’Shanter W D2Terry Drive C3Tropicana Avenue A8 B8 C8Twain Avenue D5Waldon Pl D1Van Patten Street D1 D2Vegas Plaza Drive A4Westchester Drive B5 C5Western Street A2 B1 B2Westlund Drive A1Viking Road D5Winnick Avenue B5
DESTINATION: LAS VEGASPUBLISHING DATE: 2010-02-25