Visiting Denver? Check Out These Great Restaurants

Visiting Denver? Check Out These Great Restaurants
By Douglas Hanna

If you're coming to Denver and not familiar with the downtown area, here's information on five great restaurants you might want to check out.

Elway's
So our Number 7 was a pretty good football player when he was with the Broncos, but surprise! He's also a pretty good restaurateur. The steaks at Elway's are first rate, the side dishes are excellent and the martinis like totally cold.

Elway's
2500 E. 1st Ave. (Cherry Creek Shopping Center)
303-399-5353

Table Six
Table Six just might be the hottest restaurant in Denver as of this writing. It's a relatively small neighborhood restaurant that's just a few minutes from the 16th St. Mall at 609 Corona. Its menu focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients prepared in unusual ways. For example, you can get seafood sausage on white cabbage and broiled chicken, rabbit and Colorado lamb.

Table Six
609 Corona St.
303-831-8800

Aix
If you're in the mood for contemporary French cuisine, give Aix a try. It's menu mixes the tried and true with the newer, novelle dishes such as pomegranate risotto and mushroom-stuffed quail with cardamom lentils and orange gastrique. Aix also serves a variety of to-die-for game dishes.

Aix
719 E. 17th Ave.
303-831-1296

Restaurant Kevin Taylor
This is definitely one of Denver's most upscale and luxurious restaurants with a bumptious menu that ranges from bay scallop and squid ink ravioli to desert list that includes Hawaiian pineapple Charlotte. The wine list is 900 wines long.

Restaurant Kevin Taylor
1106 24th St.
303-820-2600

Vesta Dipping Grill
This very contemporary restaurant sports curvy walls and a curvy bar and sports a menu that serves up a few curves. It's basically a fondue restaurant where you order an entree and then choose three or more sauces from a long list of possibilities for your dipping pleasure. Featured entrees include ginger-seared Ahi tuna, pork tenderloin cubano, achiote-grilled Altantic salmon, madras coconut milk grilled venison and green chile masa gnocchi. If the idea of a customized meal fits you fancy, the Vesta Dipping Grill is your kind of place.

Vesta Dipping Grill
1822 Blake St.
303-296-1970

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Douglas Hanna has lived in the Denver metro area for more than 30 years and is an expert on both Denver and Colorado. He is also the author of more than 100 ezine articles on a variety of subjects.

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10 Reasons to do a Basic Boating Course!

10 Reasons to do a Basic Boating Course!
By Willie Jones

Boating is a great adventure on any type of boat and is being enjoyed by many on a daily basis, but with that comes a great responsibility. It is not mandatory to do a boating course at this time but there are some very good reasons to get your self informed about the rules of the road.

1)You will learn about safety equipment and what you are required to have on your boat before you undertake any boating excursion. This is very important because what you dont have with you could make the difference between being able to handle a situation or not. Also, that outing for the day could cost you if the sheriff stops you to spot check your boat and fines you for not having all the safety equipment required for your specific boat.

2)You will learn that driving a boat is vastly different from driving a car. You are dealing with air and water currents. If you have never docked a boat you may think that it is easy, until that is, the current is pulling you in the opposite direction that you want to go. Understanding air and water currents will help you learn how to dock your boat.

3)Knowing how to work with lines and tying knots is part of boating. You have to be able to secure a boat properly. If your boat gets away, it is amazing how quickly the current will take it out of your reach and you will probably require the assistance of another boater to help you get to it. So learn your knots.

4)You will learn what the channel markers mean. We learned the hard way the first time we went out on a boat and ran aground outside the markers. We also had no clue what the red and green markers meant on the poles. This you also learn on the course.

5)There are speed limits on certain water ways but unlike the roads, they may or may not be posted. Ignorance may not be enough to get you out of a ticket.

6)Using charts for coastal navigation can be a life saver. Its your road map that helps you stay away from the shallows and shows where all the markers and bridges are, and by using measurements you can calculate the distance and time it will take to get somewhere. It can be valuable tool for navigation.

7)Just like on the roads, there is the right of way. On a boating course you will learn who has the right of way and why.

8)Every boat should have a horn. You may hear one long toot or 2 short toot and so on, and youll learn what they mean.

9)There are boating regulations and laws that must be followed by all boaters, for example, (and I have seen this rule broken so many times) you are not allowed to sit on the bow of the boat with your feet hanging over board. There are many more regulations to learn and not knowing them can cost you.

10)Anchoring a boat is not just a matter of plopping it down to the sand. There is a mathematical technique applied to anchoring that has to do with the size and length of your boat. Knowing how to do this correctly will give you that extra insurance of knowing your boat is going nowhere until you want to move it.

There are many ways to enjoy pleasure boating, such as the fast pace of ski boating or the slow pace of a trawler, kayaking or canoeing. In whatever way you want to do it, it is a good idea to know the rules of the road. Then you can avoid potential situations and get on with the fun of being out there with all that sky, sun, water, family and friends.

Enjoy!

Willie is a freelance writer and researcher and is dedicated in bringing information on health related issues and other topics. http://www.adventure-boating.com

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Ziplock Bag Ideas for Outdoor Cooking

Zip-lock Bag Ideas for Outdoor Cooking
By Scott Carey

Zip-lock bags are extremely helpful when cooking outdoors. They come in a variety of sizes from 1 pint to 2 gallons. There is no need to buy expensive ones for most uses. You should be able to find off-brands at grocery stores, discount stores, or dollar stores. Here are some ideas and tips for using zip-lock bags to make your outdoor cooking job a little bit easier.

Pre-measure ingredients and put in zip-lock bags. For example, if you know you need 2 cups of flour for a recipe, measure those 2 cups into a zip-lock bag at home, label it, and all you have to do at the campsite is dump it in. This works great for rice, pasta, sugar, flour, instant mashed potatoes, powdered drink mix, and almost any other similar ingredient.

Pre-measuring and storing in zip-lock bags also works great for seasonings. Measure all the seasonings for a particular dish into a zip-lock bag. You don't have to take all the individual seasoning containers, nor worry about leaving one behind.

Put all the zip-lock bags and other ingredients for each meal into a large zip-lock bag (1 or 2 gallon). This keeps everything for the meal in one place. Add copies of the recipes, if needed, to the bag and you are ready to go.

Pre-mix ingredients and put in zip-lock bags. Cooking pancakes for breakfast? Mix all the dry ingredients together in a zip-lock bag, label it, then add the liquid ingredients to the bag and mix up when ready to cook. No dishes to wash. No cleanup. Just toss the empty bag in the garbage.

Zip-lock bags are perfect for marinating meat before you grill. You can even freeze the meats with the marinade, which allows you to get them ready far in advance.

Use zip-lock bags for leftovers and store in cooler. One great idea is to make omelets for the last breakfast with all the saved leftovers (depending on what you have). Just add eggs the zip-lock bags and mix up.

Precook rice or pasta at home and store in zip-lock bags. This makes it much easier to cook at the campsite, because all you have to do is heat it up.

Precut meat and store in zip-lock bags. You won't have to worry in camp about the messy cleanup needed if you do it at home. If you want to really save time, you can even pre-cook the meats and store in zip-lock bags until you needat camp. Just heat up and you are ready to go.

Precut vegetables and store in zip-lock bags. Cooking while camping can be more time consuming, but this tip will save you time by allowing you to do it ahead of time at home.

Store snacks in zip-lock bags. Trail-mix, snack mix, pretzels, dried fruit, etc., store great in zip-lock bags. You can even make separate bags for each member of your family or group so there isn't any quibbling over portions.

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Did Colorado Kill Doc Holliday?

Did Colorado Kill Doc Holliday?
By David Urmann

John Henry Doc Hollidays final words, spoken as he lay dying in the Hotel Glenwood in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, were this is funny. Well never know, of course, exactly what the Wild West legend meant by this. Perhaps he found it ironic that after a life spent tempting death in the gambling dens of the American frontier, it was at last his 15-year long battle with tuberculosis that had killed him. But while it is certainly true that TB was the ultimate cause of his death, it may have had an accomplicethe state of Colorado itself.

Doc was born in Georgia in 1851. His mother died of tuberculosis when he was only 15, and it is likely that he contracted the disease from her. It lay dormant long enough for him to complete his classical education and graduate from Dentistry school before symptoms began to appear. After his diagnosis he was told he had a few months, perhaps a year, to live. He was 20 years old.

Climate was the only treatment anyone could recommend for tuberculosis in the middle of the 19th century. Seeking drier, hotter weather, Doc went west. Dying or not, he still had to make a living. Good dental hygiene, however, was not a priority for most cowboys, so Doc decided to try his hand at gambling.

Some historians have suggested that Doc deliberately put himself in harms way over the course of his life out of a desire to die a quick, if bloody, death rather than waste away as the result of his disease. Whether or not this is true, he certainly seemed to have the Devils luck (good or bad) protecting him. Though he was sickly, scrawny, famously quarrelsome and habitually in a state if of mortal danger, he always managed to survive.

Holliday has passed into legend as one of Americas most fearsome, steely-eyed gunslingers. But though he is credited with the killing of many men, these stories have no historical evidence. In truth, the one and only documented case of Doc killing anybody was at the infamous Gunfight at the OK Corral, when he shot Tom McLaury with a double-barrel shotgun at close rangehardly a feat the required a sharpshooter. Of his numerous escapades with a pistol he displayed abysmal aim, probably as a result of the constant flow of whiskey he consumed to control his cough. He is said to have stabbed several men to death, but this seems unlikely given his frail health and wasted physique; he supposedly carried only about 120 pounds on his 510 frame when he died.

More than a decade of gambling, smoking, drinking and fighting with some of the most dangerous men in America didnt kill Doc Holliday, but it didnt slow the progression of his disease, either. As he deteriorated he once again sought out better climate. In Victorian times (and for a long time after) consumptives were encouraged to seek high altitudes. This led Doc to the state of Colorado, the place that eventually killed him.

High altitude sickness is caused when the thinner air, where there is less oxygen in the atmosphere, causes the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream to decrease, causing headaches, nausea and a host of other symptoms. For someone like Holliday, who suffered from a severe and advanced lung disease that already interfered with his ability to breath, Colorados high altitude was torturous. With his health worsening daily he decided to seek treatment in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, a town famous for the healing waters of its natural hot-springs and vaporous caves.

Visiting the hot-springs was the worst possible course of action for the tubercular Holliday. Sulfur emissions from the mineral springs and geothermal steam baths at Glenwood Springs stripped the few shreds of healthy tissue from his already ravaged lungs. After a bitter lifetime of gambling with death at the point of a blade or the barrel of a pistol, his diseased body got the better of him. After 2 racking, bedridden months in the winter of 1887 Doc Hollidays lungs gave out and he died. Tuberculosis had been the loaded gun at his temple for almost half his life, but Colorado had finally pulled the trigger.

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Liberia Costa Rica: Gateway to the North Pacific Coast and NorthWest National Parks of Costa Rica

Liberia Costa Rica: Gateway to the North Pacific Coast and North-West National Parks of Costa Rica
By Julia Thurston

Liberia International Airport is growing in popularity as an entry point to Costa Rica, providing a more amenable alternative for the north western region than San Jose is able to offer. The airport is as yet (although redevelopment is on the cards by 2007), reminiscent of a somewhat provincial domestic airport where you must make your own way across the scorching tarmac to the small airport building. Yet dont let this put you off! The benefits include a rapid exit and less time through customs, an instant view of the Costa Rican landscape with volcanoes in the distance and nature all around you. On exiting the airport, there is no trouble negotiating your way through unknown foreign city roads in your unfamiliar rental car, as your only options are a straightforward left or right when you meet the highway.

From Liberia airport you can be at the beach in as little as 20 minutes. Playa del Coco (the closest) is an old fishing village, that provides one of the best locations from which to enjoy a spot of diving or fishing on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. A little further away (about 45 minutes) is the Papagayo Peninsula, renowned for its beauty and the pleasure of having the largest area of all inclusive hotels in Costa Rica. This area is earmarked for a huge investment injection mostly from foreign investors who are seeing big development prospects here. Heading south you will find the famous beach of Tamarindo, just a hour and a half from Liberia. When you compare this to the 4 hour trip from San Jose, you can see the benefits especially for those whose time is short.

Liberia also provides an access point to some of the best Costa Rican National Parks and reserves. Santa Rosa National Park, the last remaining piece of dry forest in the region also contains a Costa Rican historical site, famous for the rebuff of the north american filibuster William Walker who attempted to invade Costa Rica in 1856. The park is also home to the famous Witchs Rock, renowned among surfers all around the world.

Just 45 minutes from Liberia is the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, home to the active volcano Rincon de la Vieja. The park includes several trails that pass by fumaroles and boiling mud pots. You can also reach the crater of this volcano and look down upon the acidic lake while taking the utmost care not to lose your footing!

The city of Liberia itself is a welcome relief for many foreigners from the chaos of San Jose. It bears the mark of a relaxed, provincial town, but it one awaking from its long slumber. The Guanacaste regions growth as a tourist destination has allowed for an increase in employment opportunities in Liberia, the business center for the region. This, along with the several university colleges in the town, has meant that a more vibrant, youthful culture is making itself apparent. This is especially evident in the proliferation of bars with a more modern, western style to add to the flavor of the local nightlife.

Liberia, is a town in the making and one hopes that it will continue in its beneficial growth to aid the local population and to delight visitors to Costa Rica.

The author, Julia Thurston, lives in Liberia and works through Liberia Costa Rica Info where you can find information on hotels, transportation and tours in Liberia, the North West Pacific beaches and the Guanacaste region.

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10 Lanzarote Beaches General

10 Lanzarote Beaches - General
By John Plumb

Lanzarote offers a wide variety of beaches including white and black sand, placid and ruffled waters and these are, as you would expect distributed along the entire coast of the island.

Further articles posted by me discuss in more detail the best beaches in each of the seven municipalities (articles 11 to 17) and these form part of a much wider portfolio of information I'm providing to help holiday makers.

So, where is the best beach then?

As my home-from-home is in the south of the island in Playa Blanca in the municipality of Yaiza, I am somewhat biased as to where the best beach is and for me it is without doubt, Papagayo. Judging by the research Ive done on the Internet, I am not alone in this opinion, so no matter where you are staying, I would suggest that you should not miss this one out.

Punta de Papagayo (to give it its full name), is located at the southernmost tip of Lanzarote. With a surrounding landscape of volcanic ash, crystal clear water and fine white sand, this stretch of the coast , with several small bays and coves is quite simply stunning. Access is gained by first driving across a dirt track road (quite bumpy), then paying a toll (its that good, they charge you a small entrance fee), and then walking down the sand banks to the beach as there is no man-made path.

BEFORE you walk down the banks, remember to get anything you need from the one and only cafeteria in this area, as you wont want to keep trudging up and down, trust me, Ive done it. The difficulty in getting to the beach is worth it. If you decide to walk along the beach to look at other bays, please bear in mind the fact that some visitors bathe nude at this location as it is permitted. You should not encounter this in the bay by the cafeteria.

If you research this beach on the Internet more widely, you will read statements like wild at times and waves can be a little strong at times, so your instinct will, quite rightly tell you to keep an eye on the children.

I want to devote the rest of this introductory article to a day on Papagayo in the Spring of 2005.

On this particular trip, my wife decided to stay at the top of the cliff by the cafeteria, as we were not planning to stay long. I took my two sons down to the immediate bay as the children were pestering me to let them play in the sand and have a dip in the water (as children do). I did what most parents do on holiday - I gave in to their demands for a peaceful life.

My eldest son (who was 11 at the time) decided hed like to be a little braver than the younger one, who was 6 years old and who stayed in the ankles only region of the sea with me. He wandered out to a point that each wave broke about the chest to neck area and if he jumped up as the wave broke to avoid getting a mouthful of salt water.

All children do this and Im sure by now, you know whats coming. well he didnt!

I could see a rather large wave behind him out at sea and began to shout towards him to come back in a bit. He never understood my gesticulations towards him, so I moved towards him (instructing the younger one to go back up the beach immediately and stay put). For once, the younger one did as he was told and as I got closer he heard me and moved towards me. I got to within 5 metres of him before the wave crashed 15 feet above his head!

For what seemed an eternity at the time, I completely lost sight of him. He resurfaced, spluttering, and a good 30 metres away from me, which should give you an appreciation of the waves power. My son waited to see my reaction before bursting out laughing (I think he thought I would be angry with him, as if!). He was covered from head to foot in sand, had drank a pint or more of salt water and despite his brave face, he was clearly shook up and to this day we still recall that wave at Papagayo, but he had learnt his lesson and he lives to swallow salt water another day.

It is worth pointing out that both of my children are very good swimmers, having attended swimming lessons from an early age. Their reward for this, is to be given more freedom when on holiday, particularly in the swimming pools, providing we can still see them. I did not for one moment (you know I really mean that I did) think that he would not come back up, but please take my experience into account if you go to Papagayo as the warning strong waves at times is often dismissed by the occasional visitor.

But dont let this put you off, as this is truly a fantastic location and we still go back on most visits to the island.

I will to bring this article to a close with an important Safety Message - Swimming & playing in the sea is great fun, but be aware of the dangers and act responsibly and look out for Flag warnings. To this end, you should:

1. Swim parallel to the shore;
2. Swim within your depth (it can often be difficult to swim back to the Beach as currents can be strong);
3. Never swim immediately after eating;
4. Never swim alone or at night;
5. Be aware of local conditions (currents etc), seek advice if in doubt and beware of boats and jet skis if they are in the vicinity and please do not swim in areas allocated for their use;
6. Remember that a Red Flag means Dangerous Conditions, do not enter the water;
7. Remember that a Yellow Flag means Dangerous Conditions, exercise caution; and
8. Remember that a Green Flag means its Safe for swimming.

Oh and in case youre wondering, it was a Green Flag at the time of the incident with my son and it was altered to Yellow by the time we got back to the top of the cliff.

Were we unlucky? No we were lucky!

John Plumb (Administrator of the Lanzarote Villa Owners Club)
http://www.lanzvillaowners.com
Owner of Villa Rochelle
http://www.villa-rochelle.co.uk

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10 Free Things To Do In Dublin At Christmas Time

10 Free Things To Do In Dublin At Christmas Time
By Damien Moran

Sadly over the years Dublin has become a very expensive place to live and to visit. However there is good news, some of the best ways to enjoy and really get to know Dublin City are actually free. So for tourists and locals here is what the author considers to be the very best of free Dublin over the festive season.

#1 Brown Thomas shop window on Grafton street is a real treat at christmas.This theme this year is Circus ...a must see!!

#2 Check out the hustle and bustle of the many city centre markets which really come alive at Christmas time with all sorts of colourful sights, sounds and charactors.

#3 If you are feeling brave, plunge into the Irish Sea at the 40ft in Sandycove just outside the city....a tradition amongst the foolhearty on christmas day....Birrrrr!!!!

#4 Bring the kids to see the traditional nativity scene set with live animals at the Mansion House on Dawson Street.

#5 A real treat for the kids ..bring them to meet Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Dec 17, 2006 at 2pm Phoenix Park, Dublin 8: tel. 01-820 5800

#6 Go to Temple Bar Fairtrade Christmas Market Temple Bar - Dublin's Cultural Quarter

#7 At New Years eve hear the Church Bells before midnight at Christ Church Cathedral

#8 The cities Christmas trees will be adorned with the glow of silver stars from Newbridge Silverware

#9 The Irish Museum of Modern Art will be running exciting exhibitions for all the family

#10 European style traditional Christmas market at Georges Dock, IFSC, Dublin one

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Zocalo Square Final Destination In Mexico City

Zocalo Square Final Destination In Mexico City
By Lea Adams

Every year millions of travelers and tourists visit Mexican coasts, riviera maya on one hand and Pacific coast on the other. However, Mexico has other charming sites to explore and one of them is the capital of the Mexican United States as the formal name of Mexico states it. The Federal District of Mexico City apart from colonial architecture that can be admired in the city centre, has also more ancient archeological sites as the ones located near Plaza del Zcalo where azteca archeologial temples as the site known as Templo Mayor discovers the beginnings of the city in front of travelers' eyes. Built at the beginning of the XVIth century during colonial dominion by the Spaniards, the Zocalo Square is the third biggest square in the world and is located on ancient ruins that reveals prehispanic cultures earlier than the Aztecas. Plaza del Zcalo is a place where centuries reunite and the proof resides in the blending between cultures and societies that succeded along the history in today's capital of Mexico. From Templo Mayor, witness of the most ancients ancestors through colonial period after discovering the American continent by the Europeans to Mexican Independence from Spain, this square abunds in history and traditions that worth to be discover by any visitor.

The impressive Palacio Nacional on one side of the square where today resides the Town Hall of Mexico City as well as the National Executive Power of the Mexican administration is worth visit especially when one has the chance to admire Diego Rivera's paintings. But Plaza del Zcalo shelters also one of the two Cathedrals of Mexico City built during three centuries: the Saint Nicholas Cathedral. Indeed, the city distinguish itself by having two cathedrals instead of one -the other is the ancient Cathedral of Virgin Guadeloupe (Catedral de la Virgen de Guadalupe), though the latter being quite ancient is not functional anymore to religious mass and for this reason the Catholic Church has built a new building nearby that has taken over its religious obligations-. Like a curiosity for those travelling by plane to Mexico City, pay attention while the plane aproaches the Benito Jurez Airport that the Mexican flag erected in the Plaza del Zcalo can be seen from the air. That gives visitors some idea of the patriotism level featuring this country. While being in the Zocalo Square if the traveler decides to go to other areas of the capital is best they call a taxi it they don't have a car rented for their stay.

Never venture out on the street to take cab that passes by, always go through a taxi company amongst the serious taxi services existing in Mexico city. The tasty and rich Mexican breakfasts that finish at 12 o'clock are a delightful experience for travelers that want to know more about one of the finest and more complex cuisines in the world. A mixture between maya and azteca roots combined with a colonial touch has created the cocina criolla with incredible dishes that makes this gastronomic experience unforgettable. In front of the Palacio Nacional, that is on the other side of the Zocalo Square, the Majestic hotel , at the upper floor offers the Sunday's Mexican Breakfasts famous among many Mexico City residents as well as other connaisseurs of the cities attractive curiosities. So a perfect combinations of delicious Mexican dishes, a pottery boiled black and aromatic coffee while the Zocalo Square reveals itself in all its splendour.

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Las Vegas: How to Ensure Your Vacation is Full of Adventure and Kicks

Las Vegas: How to Ensure Your Vacation is Full of Adventure and Kicks
By Jack Reider

Las Vegas was for a long time the adults playground. Las Vegas was and is the gambling and drinking capitol of the world, and it was just about as Wild West as you could get in the twentieth century. But in the last 20 years Las Vegas has changed into a large amusement park for the whole family. There is such a wide variety of things to do inside and outside of Las Vegas apart from gambling, that it would be a shame to pass up the opportunity to see some of the beautiful sites around the area.

1) Think location. A hotel that is located directly on the strip will end up being much higher in price than a hotel just off the strip. Really, glamour is nice, but saving a couple of extra hundred dollars in the long run will allow you the opportunity to do some great things that had not been originally accounted for.

2) Outside of Las Vegas are some very nice deserts and mountains. Easy to get to and very close, it is nice to take a break from the gambling and partying to get out and visit a bit of nature. Finding a hotel that is close to the Strip but also close to all the nature reserves is a big bonus when you are not having a good time at the casino tables.

3) Las Vegas is huge, and continues to grow, so trying to visit an amusement park on the outskirts from the Strip, may tend to be a bit difficult, so try to aim to be a little farther from all the traffic if you are not just gambling and are doing other fun things.

4) When searching for a place to stay in Las Vegas, you will find that in just about any direction there will be hotels in which to stay, offering a drive of less than 10 minutes to the Strip plus there is free parking at most casinos on the Strip for when you are going to gamble.

5) Think Entertainment! Check out the available shows during the time you are in Vegas. If you are lucky, you might get to see some of the greatest entertainers such as Jay Leno, Edwin Murphy, Sting, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Jeniffer Lopez, Shakira, Madonna and many many more for just a few dollars. Sometimes, you might get a ticket dirt-cheap if you only look around and ask. Since Vegas is relatively small, its worth your while to check out not just the shows that your hotel (however grand it is!) is planning for its customers, but also to check out those offered by the rest of the hotels in Las Vegas.

These are just a few things to keep in mind when traveling to Las Vegas. If you are traveling with the family, you will want to remember that Las Vegas and Nevada offer excellent hotels and casinos as well as some of the most undisturbed wildlife and nature reserves and fantastic camping in the area.

If you wish to find out more about the casinos in Las Vegas or the entertainment and different adventures you could take part in, go to http://www.gambling-portal.com for detailed reviews, explanations and hot tips.

Jack Reider writes vacation, hotel and casino reviews for one of the more important guides to offline and online casinos and poker rooms. Since the recent US ban, Jack is also focussing his efforts on finding casinos that still accept US players online.

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Las Vegas Hotels

Las Vegas Hotels
By Eddie Tobey

Las Vegas has come a long way since it was first discovered in 1829. This city, which is located in the state of Nevada, is one of the largest cities in the United States, with a population of over two million. The city remains the strongest contender for the world's major international tourist attractions. And since a lot of tourists come every year, Las Vegas hotels become more in demand to accommodate these people during their grand vacation.

Las Vegas is a home to many casinos. Most people come to this city to try their luck at playing different games in casinos. That's why most Las Vegas hotels are hotel casinos so that seasoned gamblers have easier access to slot machines and other casino games.

However, there are some families that prefer family vacation hotels that cater to a younger crowd. Fortunately, there are several fine hotels that are able to ensure that the entire family will have a great time.

Las Vegas Family Vacation Hotel Options

Circus and Excalibur are some great choices for family vacation hotels in Las Vegas. The Circus is comprised of three towers with a connecting sky shuttle, which is viewed by most children as the grand attraction. Inside the complex, there is the Adventuredome, which is considered the largest indoor theme park. The hotel also has a miniature golf, bungee jumping, and over 200 choices for carnival games.

Just like the Circus, Excalibur is another family-oriented Las Vegas hotel, named because the design that replicates King Arthur's Camelot home. This Las Vegas hotel allows children an experience like walking into a fairy tale. The first floor is full of carnival games, themed entertainment, and arcades. There is also a large pool area and a popular dinner attraction called the Tournament of Kings.

These are just some of the family-oriented Las Vegas hotels that families can check out in Las Vegas. So, the next time you take a trip to Las Vegas with your family, consider these fine hotels so that everyone can have a great time.

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Las Vegas Holiday Shows

Las Vegas Holiday Shows
By Jason Gluckman

Las Vegas stands as one of the favorite destinations for holidays in the U.S The lush tropical setting of the place sets the mood for a perfect holiday. This is accentuated by the wide variety of holiday's shows

Las Vegas holiday shows feature concerts, lights and decoration displays, shopping events, special radio programs and entertainment events.

There are special light display ceremonies to officially begin the holiday season. People can view the spectacular and dazzling display of lights organized in the parks. For music lovers, there are grand music fests, featuring live shows by music bands. There are fashion shows sometimes characterized by the attendance of local celebrities. The celebrities grace the audience by allowing them to take pictures with them.

Other holiday shows are holiday parades and holiday performances, at main entertainments points by magicians and strolling entertainers. An interesting feature of these performances is the distribution, of the shopping gift cards to the delight of the holidayers.

Then there are community holiday events, the proceeds of which are used for charitable purposes. Local music choirs and dance troupes, participate in these dance and music events. People with a passion for dance can participate in the special holiday balls, organized by different hotels and lounges.

Las Vegas offers a unique holiday shopping experience, featuring a wide range of shopping malls. For instance during Christmas, the shopping concept of Mr. or Mrs. Santa assisting people in buying, makes the whole experience endearing and enjoyable.

The organization of sporting shows, is yet another attraction for the visitors in general and sports lover in particular. Other entertainment activities include fashion shows, fine art festivals, and carnivals.

Some of the holiday shows focus mainly on kids and host fun projects for them. The projects encourage kids to be more creative, by making different objects of their choice and also enjoy puppet shows and movies.

Las Vegas, holiday shows caters to the needs of all types of people and provide a wholesome holiday package .The events and the activities, give much needed respite to millions of people and make their holidays pleasurable and memorable.

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Las Vegas Shows

Las Vegas Shows
By Jason Gluckman

There are not many cities around the world where show business features such a wide variety of performers. Year-round, there are scintillating stage performances from some of the best-known professional dancers, singers and theatre artists in the world. Some of these shows have been thrilling audiences for more than two and a half decades There are famous music troupes and lively music nights with a number of local bands who also give regular performances and have their own fan following.

In some of the shows, the audiences are also offered a free drink. These shows are often 18- or 21-plus. Persons below the stipulated age for a particular show are not allowed inside. Some of the best theatre performances -- and spectacular choreography -- is presented on the stage during these shows. National and international artists often perform in the city of Las Vegas. These shows usually play to packed houses.

There are a large number of dance troupes, many of them from other parts of the US and the world, who perform regularly in these types of shows. The shows generally start in the evening, but many venues present afternoon shows as well. There are also facilities available for special shows and events, as well as exclusive shows for VIPs. Auditoriums and theatres, as well as a number of restaurants, have made special arrangements for such shows. This keeps the customers happy and they often start visiting the place regularly. However, at some of these shows there is no drinking allowed!

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Spending Honeymoon in Las Vegas

Spending Honeymoon in Las Vegas
By Low Jeremy

Whether you have decided to get married and spend your honeymoon at Las Vegas or hold your wedding somewhere else and spend the honeymoon here, one thing remains the same: Las Vegas can provide you with a unique honeymoon experience incomparable to other places in the world.

While some offer long stretch of while sand beaches, romantic beach resorts, tropical sunset, great art museums, ancient canals and rivers, Las Vegas offers entertainment at its best. Untrue to the common impression that Las Vegas is only for gamblers, Las Vegas has more to offer.

Resorts and hotels have their own way of entertaining their visitors since unique attractions are available inside these buildings. The Bellagio Hotel, Mirage Hotel, Ceasars Palace, MGM Grand Hotel, Downtown Las Vegas particularly the Fremont Street Experience, Fountain Show, casinos, and restaurants, are some of the reasons why you should spend your honeymoon at Las Vegas.

Take note that Las Vegas is the top wedding destination in the country so expect that many hotels and resorts provide wedding packages as well as honeymoon packages. The place is prepared to accommodate couples who want to spend their first days as husband and wife.

Spending your honeymoon in Las Vegas could mean lots of things. For one, Las Vegas is considered Sin City or for some, the Gambling Capital of the World. While you may or may not try Las Vegas casinos out, the opportunity to experience how it feels to play at one of the tables in any of the casinos inside the City is like an apple right in front of your eyes only waiting for you to take the bite.

Taking away your attention to the casinos are foods and restaurants in all price ranges. Hotels and resorts have in house gourmet menus perfect for a romantic night for both of you. The streets of Las Vegas have all sorts of foods that are best while you are walking.

What a better way to see and feel Las Vegas than going out at night. Las Vegas has lots of nightspots waiting to be explored. These nightspots range from simple, formal to exotic.

Pampering yourself from the tiring day are health spas with various services. Pools and gardens are also available on some resorts and hotels in Las Vagas.

You can get all these and more if you decide to spend your honeymoon in Las Vegas.

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Las Vegas Desert Tours

Las Vegas Desert Tours
By Steve Valentino

Las Vegas has been one of the main tourist destinations of the world, as it is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World. This city is popular for its casinos and nightclubs along with some major tourist attractions such as the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Las Vegas is said to have a very dry climate, as it is situated in the middle of a large desert. There are various tours in this city that are organized for tourists in order to show them the main highlights of Las Vegas. Amongst these tours, there are certain sightseeing safari tours called the Las Vegas desert tours that take the tourists to the most fascinating geographic locations such as the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Colorado River Rafting, Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, Area 51, Gold Mines, and Ghost Towns in the Mojave Desert. These desert tours are generally half day or full day packages and offer free pick up and drop to tourists from their hotels.

Las Vegas desert tours offer tourists the chance to see the American Southwest in its most beautiful and primitive state by capturing the incredible sandstone formations, wild horses, Big Horn Sheep, Rabbits, Eagles, Hawks and a spectacular variety of wild-flowers and cacti on the camera. Each desert tour takes a number of stops at unique spots so that the tourists can take the best photographs of the west. The transport provided by these tours is mostly a seven passenger luxurious four-wheel drive vehicles and a luxurious motor coach for the Grand Canyon South Rim tours. These tours also provide professional guides who are trained in archaeology, geology, and anthropology. These guides help the tourists to experience the ultimate desert wilderness by exploring the desert in the best possible way.

Las Vegas desert tours are perfect for photo enthusiasts, camera clubs, travel publications, and travel writers, as they take their clients to the best geographic explorations.

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How To Get Great Las Vegas Room Rates!

How To Get Great Las Vegas Room Rates!
By Susan Jones

Here's how to get great Las Vegas room rates:

Preferably a few months before you go to Las Vegas (but even a few weeks before you go might work) sign as many Las Vegas hotel online guestbooks as you can, eg www.excalibur.com, www.mandalaybay.com.

They'll start sending you emails of special room offers. Don't worry, you shouldn't be deluged with tons of email, even if you've signed more than ten guestbooks. I average about one per month per hotel. Or you can open a special free email account just for your guestbook signings. If you do this make sure you check it frequently so you can read the special offers you'll receive.

When you're ready to make your booking, if you're calling the hotel, make sure you have the email offer in front of you. There's usually a code you need to quote in order to get the special offer.

Also, when you make the booking, double check you're getting the rate that was offered in the email to you, just to make sure. If you're calling the hotel, not all the operators know about the special email offers which is why you need to quote the code and double check you're getting the right rate.

You'll also need a credit card when making your booking so make sure you have that in front of you too.

A couple of days before I'm due to arrive in Las Vegas, I always call the hotel and confirm my reservation. I have the email offer in front of me and I make sure they have the details of that, along with the code and special room rate.

It's a good idea to also find out when check in time is and how long they hold your reservation for if you're late checking in. If you know you won't arrive until early/late evening it's adviseable to tell them that and ask if they can hold your room for you because you'll definitely be there.

I've received great room rates by doing this that I normally wouldn't have. I hope you do too!

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Las Vegas Walking Tours

Las Vegas Walking Tours
By Steve Valentino

Las Vegas is a city with multiple attractions, which are popular worldwide. It is also known as the Entertainment Capital of the World. There are various tours that are organized in this city to show the tourists all possible highlights of Las Vegas. Most of the tours take their clients to visit the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam, as they are world famous monuments. Along with these monuments, the tourists also get a chance to see the scenic beauty of the Colorado River and the largest man-made lake in the U.S. called the Lake Mead. These tours are generally bus tours, air tours, or self-drive tours. Apart from these tours, many people prefer to take their own walking tours, as it is said that the true feel of Las Vegas can be experienced only on foot. The tourists can enjoy the walking distance from the pyramid to the stratosphere tower, as both these monuments lie at the two ends of Las Vegas.

The tourists can walk through the classic scene of millions of flashy lights on the Fremont Street during their Las Vegas walking tours. It is said that this downtown part of the city is always in high spirits. Along with the liveliness of Fremont Street, tourists can also experience the ancient beauty of the homes and buildings while walking along the Heritage Street. This residential area has houses and buildings from the historic era that have been restored to provide a feel of the bygone era. Las Vegas Boulevard is also an important spot, which is at a close distance from the Fremont Street and cannot be missed by tourists while they are walking through the city. The famous age-old welcome sign is the main highlight of the Las Vegas Boulevard, as it serves as a symbol of the old Vegas.

The best part about the Las Vegas walking tours is that they offer the tourists the flexibility to walk into any casino anytime and start trying their gambling skills. Though these walking tours can very enjoyable, they can also be dangerous at times due to the crossings of the busy Vegas streets.

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Las Vegas Hotel Reviews

Las Vegas Hotel Reviews
By Ross Bainbridge

Lately, consumer product and service reviews have come under fire as biased ways for companies to get free advertising. As a service-oriented business, hotel reviews are not exempt from this kind of criticism. However, there are some consumer reviews that have important information regarding the place you want to stay in. No one knows better what the service is like in a hotel than someone who has actually stayed there. Let this be your guide to what to look for when researching on service reviews and how to differentiate the good from the bad.

What to look for

The best product reviews offer consumers detailed information on the product and with regard to hotels, a good product review should tell you what they liked and disliked about the hotel. Were the staff friendly and courteous? Were the beds made regularly? Was room service prompt and reasonable? Aside from a room with a bed, what other amenities did the hotel have in store for you? What activities were available to the rest of your family while you were in the card room or at the slot machines? All these questions will help you be the most informed customer you can be so that you can select the hotel that best suits your needs.

Also, some of the best product reviews will give you tips and tricks on how to maximize your stay at the hotel. Maybe the hotel you are staying at offers complimentary nights for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Maybe a senior family member will be given a complimentary meal while at the hotel. All the best product reviews offer this kind of information, all of which is designed to get the best value for your money.

What to avoid

Generally, a review that says I loved your place! Keep it up! is rather uninformative so these should probably be ignored altogether. Also, if based on the review the hotel seems too perfect, that should raise some red flags in your head. Some reviews may seem too glowing in their praise of how wonderful the hotel is. While service should be exceptional at the hotel you choose to stay in, it can not be expected to be perfect all the time. Finally, do some research on the person actually writing the review. Is he or she is affiliated with a reputable magazine or Web site whose job it is to review hotels? If not, then move on.

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How to Find Cheap Flights to Las Vegas

How to Find Cheap Flights to Las Vegas
By George Wood

Planning to go to the worlds largest theme park for some entertainment? Well, why not also consider finding the best possible airfare to Las Vegas? Its not that difficult since Internet has made everything so easy and within reach of everybody. You will be able to see which airline would be the best for you, should you consider a direct flight or a multi-stop flight and should you buy a round trip ticket or one-way. These and other decisions will become easy once you have enough information about the latest trends and habits of airlines that schedule flights to Las Vegas from different cities. Lets find out some more about it.

You can look for discount airfares for Las Vegas on the Internet. What you will find is a list of user-friendly websites with a search field to help you narrow down your search by entering the location from where you will be taking off and your departure date. They will then find the cheapest flight possible for you. You can also perform a search by airports. For example, if you are flying from London you will be given a list of popular London airports like Heathrow, and Gatwick etc. Clicking on one of the airports will take you to a page where all flights are listed from that place to Las Vegas. You can also search for cheap flights for Christmas, New Year and Easter. Since these are peak holiday seasons many sites have special discount deals for these dates. You can even book way in advance, like four to six months before the flight to get cheaper airfare.

The deals and packages offered by these websites include not only the plane ticket, but also your hotel accommodation expenses and the activities you will be taking part in while you are in Las Vegas. You can select from a number of shows and events listed on these websites to see which package suits you the best. Also try to locate a cheap package that includes car rental facility as well. This way you wont have any difficulty in arriving to your destination anywhere in Las Vegas once you are there. These packages are usually very cheap as compared to individual charges of all these activities. You will also be given an opportunity to select the kind of food you would want to have in Las Vegas. Planning a trip to Las Vegas is nearly as eventful as actually arriving there and being a part of all that.

You can save up to 75% on your overall expenses when you choose to buy one of these combo packages. PriceLine is a popular online consolidator website where you can go to search for a cheap flight to Las Vegas given your preferences. Expedia and Travelocity are equally popular for providing cheap airfare to travelers wishing to go to Las Vegas for a vacation. Going to Las Vegas will be a lifetime experience for you and your family, so dont plan it haphazardly. Keep in mind all your needs and requirements and then choose a deal online that will not only provide you with all that you want, but will also save you a lot of money to spend on other activities.

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How To Look Like A Big Shot In Las Vegas

How To Look Like A Big Shot In Las Vegas
By Cait Farrell

Ok, this is a rather tongue-in-cheek article since I'm not a big shot, a high roller or a celebrity-look-alike trophy wife. But I am a rabid observer of people and Las Vegas is one of the best places to observe the big shots.

I'm talking the rich of the rich here - the ultra, mega-watt, oil-barren, Gucci dripping rich. So you're going to Las Vegas and you want to look like a big shot?

Here are 3 ways to look like a big shot in Vegas and have people falling all over themselves to serve you.

#1) Mind the Details

Truly rich people - true big shots - know about the details and can easily spot a fake because most of those people don't mind the details.

What kind of details? The small things like your nails, your hair, your purse, your shoes, your cufflinks, or your watch.

For example, you can have the designer blouse and tailored tweed pants - but if you're purse is a Wal-mart special, you're sunk. Mind the details and even the hardened casino hostesses will be fooled.

Even if you relax on the big stuff - mind the details and people will 'just know' you're one of the big players because the details are right.

#2) Mind Your Movements

Having sat and watched the ultra rich for hours on end, I've noticed something that no one else is pointing out - big shots move differently.

If you don't believe me just grab a seat at the Bellagio or the Venetian in Las Vegas and watch them.

You'll notice a distinct difference in the way the big shots move. Even if they're wearing jeans and sneakers, you can still see it.

Big shots move like big shots. A little slower than the rest of us, they're in no hurry because the world comes to them. They have a calm demeanor that seems to say 'I can buy this place if I want to'.

The next time you want to look like a big shot, slow down your movements and add a little extra lazy confidence to your gestures - people will be staring at you wondering 'Who is THAT?'

#3) Mind Your Manners - But Not The Way Mom Told You

Most of us are used to being polite, even timid when it comes to social settings like restaurants, coffee shops, stores, etc. But the big shots can often be - well - bold and outrageously assertive.

They aren't timid or even polite at times. They go after what they want, with a calm deserving attitude. If they want to sit somewhere and the hostess is heading in the other direction, they stop her and tell her they want to sit 'over there'. If they want their cafe latte a certain way they very specifically tell the server what they want - and they won't settle for anything less.

We may see these people and think 'How rude!' but the truth is that they get what they want. They send the subliminal message that they will have their way, one way or another.

I'm not telling you to be rude. In fact, true big shots recognize that real class involves being kind - to everyone. But make sure you go after what you want in social settings. Adopt the attitude that you deserve it - and you'll quickly be recognized as the ultimate big shot. People will be falling all over themselves to accommodate you.

So those are 3 ways to look like a big shot in Las Vegas (or anywhere else for that matter). Of course if these fail you can always just book a suite at the Bellagio, rent a thousand dollar mink coat and hire a white limo with a tuxedoed driver. That works too.

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How To Find A Cheap Hotel In Las Vegas

How To Find A Cheap Hotel In Las Vegas
By Karin I Manning

How easy is it to find a cheap hotel in Las Vegas? The thing is that you don't need to spend a fortune planning a Las Vegas vacation. Over 35 million travellers visit Las Vegas every year. Around 7 million of those people are visiting Las Vegas for the first time. I hate to think how many millions of people are paying way too much for their Las Vegas vacation. Once you know where to look it is not difficult to find a cheap hotel in Las Vegas.

Here are a few best kept travel secrets for finding a cheap hotel in Las Vegas.

How To Find A Cheap Hotel In Las Vegas Tip Number 1

Plan your Las Vegas trip during the week rather than weekends - this could halve your accommodation costs. Decide how long you want to stay in Las Vegas for. Many of the Las Vegas Downtown casinos and hotels are cheaper than accommodation on the Strip. So be sure to check them out but make sure they are in a safe area. Look into hotels that are not on Las Vegas Boulevard. They have bargain room rates and are keen for your business. It is very easy to find a cheap hotel in Las Vegas once you know where to look.

How To Find A Cheap Hotel In Las Vegas Tip Number 2

If you are staying for a week in Las Vegas then ask what the weekly room rate is. Chances are the weekly room rate divided by seven will ensure you get a cheap hotel in Las Vegas. Plan your Las Vegas trip well ahead to get the best rates for a cheap hotel in Las Vegas. An amazing 63 percent of Las Vegas visitors book at least two weeks in advance. For this reason it is advisable that you pre-plan your Las Vegas vacation to ensure you get a cheap hotel in Las Vegas. Any delays and your hip pocket could well and truly be sorry. Be sure to look out for Las Vegas hotels offering a free night if you stay for 2 or 3 nights. Book your hotel on an airline website but be sure to read all the conditions that apply.

How To Find A Cheap Hotel In Las Vegas Tip Number 3

Download Travel Axe where you can search around 20 websites at once to help you find a cheap hotel in Las Vegas. It is free for download and highly recommened to help you find a cheap hotel in Las Vegas.

How To Find A Cheap Hotel In Las Vegas Tip Number 4

If you call the Las Vegas hotel with your Travel Axe deal they will usually try and beat the Travel Axe offer and you will get a very cheap hotel in Las Vegas as a result.

How To Find A Cheap Hotel In Las Vegas Tip Number 5

It's difficult if not impossible to find a cheap hotel in Las Vegas when there's a huge convention coming into town. If a Las Vegas convention is on at the same time it could be impossible to find a room in Las Vegas, let alone a cheap hotel in Las Vegas. Some conventions have attendees of more than 50,000. It's a good idea to contact the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to find out who or what will be in town at the time you're planning to visit. Otherwise you can guarantee you will not find a cheap hotel in Las Vegas when you are competing with 50,000 other Las Vegas visitors.

A vacation in Las Vegas does not have to cost a fortune. In fact, it is very easy to find a cheap hotel in Las Vegas that will cost you next to nothing once you know where to look. I believe that Las Vegas is truly the bargain capital of the world with everything from cheap hotels, cheap airfares, cheap car rental. By spending a little time improving your knowledge about your Las Vegas vacation destination you can end up saving hundreds on your trip and having more money to burn.

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Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas
By Jason A. Martin

Some locals call downtown Las Vegas Vintage Vegas. It's where much of the action took place back before the late 1980s. It's still a good place to visit. Many well-known casinos are located in downtown Las Vegas. It's a great place to go if you want to gamble with lower minimums. Over 17 million people visit downtown Las Vegas annually.

Downtown Las Vegas Gambling

As mentioned, the minimum bets in downtown Las Vegas are lower. They also have high-limit gambling. For instance, finding Blackjack tables with $1-$2 minimum bet is commonplace. Try finding a bunch of $2 Blackjack tables at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip.

Downtown Las Vegas Casinos

At the very endalmost disconnected from the rest of the casinosare the Western and El Cortez. They are really down the street by themselves. The Western is a very low-end casino, and not something I recommend visitingunless you want to sell drugs while you play Blackjack. The El Cortez is better and features a lot of gambling for your dollar. They even have 40-cent Keno. However, there are better casinos up the street.

By the Fremont Experience, there is a series of casinos that you might be familiar with. First, there's Binion's Horseshoe, which was famous for the World Series of Poker among other things. Right across the street is the legendary Golden Nugget. The Golden Nugget still maintains its class and has tables with higher limits.

Another iconic casino that's located at the end of the street is the Plaza. Perhaps you have seen their poker tournaments on TV. The Plaza will give you great bang for you buck. You might have seen their Center Stage Restaurant in the movie Casino.

There are many other casinos in downtown Las Vegas such as the Golden Gate, Fremont, Four Queens, Fitzgeralds and more.

Fremont Street Experience

One of the main attractions in downtown Las Vegas is the Fremont Street Experience. Five blocks of Fremont St. are covered with a huge technical canopyits one large big screen. Throughout the night, this canopy provides state-of-the art light and sound showsall for free. There are over 12 million lights in the canopy.

The shows change periodically. They start at dusk each night and run every hour on the hour. Sometimes there are free concerts as well.

I've lived in Las Vegas for over 20 years, and I still go down to see the Fremont Street Experience whenever I'm in that area. When the show starts, the lights dim outside and thousands of people stop what they are doing to watch.

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Las Vegas Travel Guide

Las Vegas Travel Guide
By Ken Marlborough

The lure of Las Vegas is a reality it is a city one would want to visit again and again. The city seems to possess some magic that attracts people and makes them want to return. Las Vegas helps people relax and makes them comfortable. Las Vegas is fun, especially during vacation. It is most advisable to first check the availability of any vacation packages before going there, as this makes more senseboth financially and in terms of planning a hassle-free vacationinstead of booking everything separately.

November through February has always been the quietest, and thus the cheapest, period in Vegas. However, many popular shows take a break during this time, as well as during events such as Thanksgiving, New Years, and the Super bowl, when large numbers of people take their parties to Vegas. In addition, there are several conventions that are usually held in town, which results in accommodation prices changing.

Summers in Las Vegas are very hot, with the daily high averaging around 38C (100F) from June to September. The average winter lows are around 13C (55F) from December to January. The rest of the year is temperate.

It is not difficult to find inexpensive food and entertainment in Vegas these days. Lately, Vegas has also acquired a reputation as a family vacation haven thanks to child-friendly special-effects spectacles, such as bursting volcanoes, full-scale pirate attacks on British ships, fire-breathing dragons, etc. Some of the things that are not to be missed when visiting Las Vegas are the giant clown in front of the Circus and a copy of the Great Pyramid.

Life in Vegas a city known as a Disneyland for adults still revolves around gambling. It is a sport that is inextricably associated with Las Vegas. Entertainment has always been the most important activity in the city. Here, walking distances can be longer than expected because Las Vegas is much bigger than it looks. All the same, it is a place that gives complete satisfaction to the traveler.

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Las Vegas Travel Packages

Las Vegas Travel Packages
By Ken Marlborough

Las Vegas, best known for legalized gambling and numerous casinos, is an amazing city that is incomparable to any other. It offers all that one would expect from a world-class city.

A travel package is a convenient choice that offers additional ways of saving money on travel. It is a booking engine designed to offer customers a wide choice of custom packages at great pre-negotiated rates. In fact, travel packages are fully customizable, which enables customers to select from a wide array of packages and to suit them to their preferences. In custom trips, it is convenient to use travel packages. These special travel packages are updated weekly and allow travelers to take full advantage of all available discounts.

There is a vast variety of travel packages available in Las Vegas, and choosing the best is not an easy task. Plenty of travel packages are available during all seasons of the year. A typical Las Vegas travel package would include services such as hotel rooms, show tickets, nightclub passes or tables, luxury vehicles, and more.

Some travel agencies provide very good offers for serious customersthey give long-term memberships. The membership enables one to be informed of any good travel packages available at any point in time; thus members get to take advantage of such packages.

Travel agencies take full care of the traveler who has chosen to opt for a package. It is highly advisable that a first-time traveler get travel insurance; this insurance offers protection if there is a cancellation due to injury, sickness, or death to oneself, a traveling companion, or an immediate family member. Though travel insurance does not cover unstable, pre-existing conditions, it provides emergency assistance while on vacation. Thus, in this manner, Las Vegas travel packages go a long way toward providing plenty of facilities, covering almost all aspects of traveling.

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Las Vegas Air Tours

Las Vegas Air Tours
By Steve Valentino

Las Vegas is one of the major tourist destinations of the world and is located near the California and Arizona borders. This city is said to have some of the best attractions in the world such as the Grand Canyon, which is known as a natural wonder of the world. Apart from the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas is mainly popular for its casinos and hence, it is also one of the major gambling cities of the United States. The Hoover Dam and Lake Mead are also amongst the main tourist attractions, as the former is amongst the seven civil engineering wonders of America and the latter is the largest man-made lake in the U.S. Though there are innumerable tours available for tourists in Las Vegas, people mostly prefer air tours, as they provide the best view of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon along with the adventure of giving a bird's eye view of the entire city of Las Vegas.

Most of the aircrafts used for Las Vegas air tours have oversized windows and high wings. These aircrafts present a spectacular view of all the major attractions of Las Vegas, as they fly over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. While enjoying the magnificent sights, the tourists can listen to the aerial narration, which is offered by these aircrafts in 16 languages. Each flight takes around 1 hour 15 minutes for one way between Las Vegas and Grand Canyon. Most of these tours offer a complimentary pick and drop facility and they pick up their clients from all the major hotels of Las Vegas one or two hours before the departure time depending upon the traffic conditions. Some of the Las Vegas air tours also provide an air-conditioned motor coach on arriving at the South Rim in order to visit the Grand Canyon National Park. These tours normally include one time meal, either breakfast or lunch.

Some of the air tours in Las Vegas offer certain discounts for children between the age group of 2-11 years. It is most important for the tourists to reconfirm their reservations atleast 24 to 48 hours prior to the departure of the flight.

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Discount Las Vegas Hotels

Discount Las Vegas Hotels
By Eddie Tobey

Are you a seasoned gambler that looks forward to a relaxing weekend gambling in Las Vegas? Or are you looking forward to a nice honeymoon place where you and your fianc can stay after you get married? If you answered yes to either of these questions, but you just have a small budget for your stay, then perhaps you need to start looking for discount Las Vegas hotels.

Discount Las Vegas hotels are hotels in Las Vegas that offer a low rate and discount to travelers and other guests. Some of these hotels offer up to a 40% to 70% discount on their published rates and even provide free breakfast as part of the package. Discount Las Vegas hotels also offer great savings and free services on family vacation bookings as well as group bookings.

Some of the discount hotels that you can find in Las Vegas include the Riviera Hotel and Casino, which is located right on Las Vegas Strip and only one block from the Convention Center; Tuscany Suites Hotel and Casino, located only two blocks off of the Strip; Best Western Mardi Gras Suites & Casino, also located one block south of the Convention Center; and Siena Suites, which is just a few short minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and McCarran International Airport.

Amenities

All these discount Las Vegas hotels are very affordable and can offer you great general amenities such as a large casino, quiet pool, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets. Personal amenities include dry cleaning and laundry services, daily maid service, wedding coordinators for those who plan to get married in Vegas, multi-lingual staff, and express check out.

Additionally, there are also room amenities and business amenities that include refrigerators, hair dryers, optional irons and ironing boards, and full service business centers.

A grand vacation in Las Vegas need not be expensive. With these discount Las Vegas hotels, you can have a perfect vacation and feel totally at home while traveling.

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High Roller or Kid In A Stroller Las Vegas Has It All

High Roller or Kid In A Stroller - Las Vegas Has It All
By Elizabeth Ann Wares

Las Vegas is much more than loud slot machines, andnoisy casinos. Seriously, there is so much more to do thangamble and eat from block-long food tables. Las Vegas ishome to the some of the finest entertainment, attractions,shopping, and golf courses in the world.

Your entertainment options are unlimited in this cityknown as America's Playground. There are thrillingroller coasters, dolphin and magic shows, and street showssuch as Treasure Island's life-like pirate battle. You caneven tour Egypt in a simulated ride. There are places tobowl, enjoy a leisurely spa, shop 'til you drop, and evenget married. The possibilities are almost overwhelming, somake sure to plan, or have some sort of idea what youwould like to see and do while you are there.

You will definitely want to put a trip to Fremont Streeton your schedule. Fremont Street is a short walk fromdowntown Las Vegas and is a brief stroll from many of thehotels or you can ride the public transportation which isextremely clean and passenger friendly. Look overhead asyou walk the 4 block long Fremont Street Experience andyou will be amazed by the over 2.1 million lights and thestate-of-the-art sound system in the canopy built 90feet above street level.

If you are vacationing and wanting to spoil yourself, thenyou have come to the perfect place. Many of the spas offerfitness centers. In addition you can treat yourself tofacials, massages, body wraps, saunas, heated whirlpools,steam rooms and other treatments, including tanning.

Don't dare forget the fountains at Bellagio. It is one ofthe most memorable and spectacular sights in Vegas ormaybe even the world! You will be hypnoized as the watertakes on a life all it's own and shows off in perfectsynchronization to opera and broadway favorites andeverything thing else in between. Best of all this show isno charge as it can be experienced from the open sidewalk.

When you are there at Bellagio, make time to tour theirgardens. You will begin to relax, even as you enter thistranquil oasis. With over 85,000 square foot of space theconservatory has 1,200 exotic plants and flowers such aslilies and orchids. Every month, the fragrant displays arechanged to keep everything fresh.

On May 15, 2005, Las Vegas will be celebrating its 100thBirthday! It's an historic event that has events tooffer everyone. The Centennial Celebration Committee hascommitted to commemorate the 100th birthday by hosting abirthday party that~s brighter and bigger than the neonlights on the Las Vegas Strip! The party actually startedon December 31, 2004 and will last the whole year.

With all the resorts competing for your dollars, you willbe able to find cheap or at least heavy discounts on mealsand rooms. Seniors and students can find special airfareand accomodations to please their budgets. Las Vegas is aresort whereby you can spend as little or as much as youwant and have a great time.

Daytime or nightime, Las Vegas is a super place tobring the whole family to vacation or just get away witha special someone. And with the BIG party planned,what better time than the present?

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Las Vegas Travel Tips & Cheap Deals

Las Vegas Travel Tips & Cheap Deals
By Jon Tan

If you are considering a vacation to Las Vegas, it is important to realize that the city of Las Vegas has much more to offer than just casinos. No longer known for just gambling, Las Vegas has fashioned itself into an all around tourist destination. Today, the streets of Las Vegas are filled with business people, families, honey moon couples and even senior citizen tour groups.

If you go to Las Vegas and spend all of your time in the casinos, you will be missing out on a lot that the area has to offer. There are many tours available for you to choose from to ensure that you see all of the areas treasures.

Grand Canyon
Las Vegas offers several choices of tours of the Grand Canyon. You won't see a more spectacular view than at the Grand Canyon! To go to Las Vegas, and not tour the Grand Canyon would be like going to New York City and not viewing the Statue of Liberty! Your vacation to Las Vegas simply would not be complete without a tour of the Grand Canyon. Many of the Grand Canyon tours include a bonus stop at the Hoover Dam. Or the vacationer can choose to take separate tours of the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam to ensure that they have plenty of time to enjoy the wonders of each of them.

While in Las Vegas, be sure to check out the Bonnie & Clyde Getaway Car! This display, located at Primm Valley Resort & Casino not only includes the original car that the infamous robber couple of the 1930s died in, but also several other things which once belonged to Bonnie and Clyde.

Conservatory
Another place you may wish to visit while enjoying your Vegas vacation is the Conservatory at Bellagio. Crafted by a team of 100 horticulturalists, the Bellagio's conservatory features elegant, elaborate arrangements of plants and flowers in its bright, airy atrium. This is a wonderful attraction that the whole family can enjoy!

Ethel M Chocolate Factory
Who wouldnt love to visit the Ethel M Chocolate Factory? Ethel M Chocolates caters to the sweet tooth in us all! Located just seven miles from the Las Vegas Strip, the free admission entices many visitors to the factory. At the candy factory you will get a behind the scenes look at the candy making process as well as the opportunity to do some sampling!

Fountains
The Fountains at Bellagio are a must see Las Vegas free attraction. In the early evening hours, a water and music show plays again and again in the incredible fountains filling the quarter mile long lake located in front of the Bellagio. Another wonderful fountain display can be found at the Fountain shows at Caesars. No civilization has ever put on a greater spectacle than ancient Rome, and now visitors to Las Vegas have a chance to witness the glory for themselves at the Caesars Palace's fountain shows.

The Las Vegas Strip does have some of the best casinos in the world, and you definitely want to check them out while you are there. However, it is important to remember that your Las Vegas vacation can include so much more than just spending time at the casinos!

Cheap Las Vegas?
The most affordable way to get to Las Vegas is through vacation packages, not just any vacation packages but last minute vacation packages. There are many travel merchants which serve as clearinghouses for last minute cancellations, promotional offers and unsold/undersold flights and hotels. They will re-package these unsold inventories offering you a cheaper deal than if you would to buy these on your own separately.

Check out Last-Minute-Vacation-Guide.com to see the latest last minute vacations to Las Vegas!

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Cheap Las Vegas Hotels What YouReallyNeedToKnow Guide

Cheap Las Vegas Hotels - What You-Really-Need-To-Know Guide
By Tavis J Cooper

Warning! For all those heading to Vegas for the weekend, you can hit straight for the casinos for excitement, or maybe embark on a hot-spot for some much-needed R and R. Indeed, Vegas is surely fun for anyone. It only takes a car with a full tank of gas and an adventurous mindset. Al right, maybe that may sound a little too corny, but for the most part its true. Undoubtedly, the incomparable city of Las Vegas can provide the best of us with a weekend of memorable entertainment and good old-fashioned fun. However the main key is finding the right places to hit ahead of time, and more notably, booking that ideal lodging. Nowadays you can find Las Vegas hotels cheap. For those who dont already know, it's definitely time you hop online.

To find deals on Las Vegas hotels cheap, your best bet would be the internet. Surely, you will find a place to stay that suits your liking. The best thing about Vegas is the options galore. No matter where you want it, right on the strip or perhaps a little out of the way, you will for sure be able to locate Las Vegas hotels cheap in cyberspace. Have you checked out http://Hotels.com yet or simply surfed the net for the best deals on lodging?

I check out these kinds of deals regularly. In fact when my family and I take trips, I like to constantly make sure that I get the best deal out there. For God's sake, this is the age of technology! We should all strive for the best. Hey, dont get me wrong; I want a great, clean place to stay that offers all the amenities, but I don't want to get shafted. I'm sure you would feel the same way.

Of all, the major factor in acquiring Las Vegas hotels cheap and other great lodgings is being early. If you're on top of things, you should definitely be able to locate some fabulous deals and packages. For me, I basically get online and do a search for hotels in the destination area. This is a great way where you can then compare every website's offers. In addition you can avoid getting duped. Whats more when you book ahead of time, you can also beat the rush and save some bucks.

At present, are you searching to find Las Vegas hotels cheap, and at the same time struggling to save some cash? Well then it's time to hop into cyberspace and let your fingers do the walking. Get rid of those cheesy brochures that only provide half the information. You will find Las Vegas hotels cheap if you browse the web. The best part is that it only takes a few key words, a quality search engine like Google, and a few minutes of your time.

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Cheap Las Vegas Hotel Reservations

Cheap Las Vegas Hotel Reservations
By Ross Bainbridge

Las Vegas has room for everyone - rich or poor. If you have enough money to burn, the city will offer you high class luxury hotels. And if you talk to yourself before every dollar you spend, you readily find a host of cheap hotels that suits your pocket.

Las Vegas stays filled with tourists most of the year forcing an intense competition among the hoteliers. In trying to lure the tourists, they begin to compete for the lowest prices. Even a 5 star hotel won't hesitate to offer packages and discounts for 4 nights or more. For cheap hotels, you will have to go on the outskirts as most of the expensive hotels are within the Las Vegas City.

It's better if you book your room between Sunday and Thursday. On busy weekends, most hotels raise their rates as rooms usually sell out.

For the not-so-wealthy, Las Vegas has a host of cheap hotels to offer where the rate starts from $40. Some of them are Riviera, Villager-Flami, Orleans, Cancun Resort, La Quinta Las Vegas Convention Center, Sahara Hotel & Casino, Desert Paradise Resort, Hawthorn Suites, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn Nellis Afb, Royal Hotel & Casino, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, New Frontier, Stratosphere Tower, Palace Station, Tropicana Resort & Casino.

It is better if you book your room online. What's more, if you choose to go online, you are unlikely to end up landing in a no-vacancy hotel or making last minute booking in a desperate hurry. Las Vegas offers you over 100,000 hotel rooms to choose from. It's unimaginable you won't find a single one that fits your budget. You can also call a hotel's toll-free number to find out if there are any package deals available.

For a complete list of cheap Las Vegas hotels you may visit travel websites or online hotel reservation websites.

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Has Las Vegas Deserted the Family?

Has Las Vegas Deserted the Family?
By Tracy Repchuk

Millions of dollars were spent to make Las Vegas family friendly with New York,Stratosphere, Sahara, all adding roller coasters to their repertoire, but when itdidnt become the Disney Land they were hoping for, how did this affect thefamilies who had bought into this vision?

When my husband and I said we were taking our 3 kids ages 8,7 and 6 toLas Vegas, everyone asked why? You cant gamble with kids, what will you do?

We had no idea but decided to go on an adventure to prove that Las Vegas ismore than its latest marketing gimmick What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, andthat it can be a very fun place for families.

Welcome to our journey. Were the Repchuks; myself and my husband Davetravel all over with our children, and write about it. We decided that onmy husbands 50th birthday we would go wherever he wanted, and he choseVegas. So I got on the internet and started to figure out how we were going to fillour 10 day excursion of this adults' paradise.

Things didnt go exactly to plan, but despite some surprises we had a fantastictime anyway. The key to a great family vacation is to expect the unexpected,and treat everything as part of the voyage. So when our flight arrived late intoChicago, and our connection had already left, we hopped on an 11:00pm flight toSan Francisco, slept in the airport, and caught the 6:30am flight into Las Vegasthe next day. Although we were tired, and our luggage was still in transit, wedecided to use this day to familiarize ourselves with the strip.

In our boots and warm clothing, we sauntered the street in 80-degree heat withour excitement and energy in tact. Enormous hotels, malls, TV screens, slotmachines, and entertainment filled the air, and our kids were wide-eyed as theyasked successive questions at a rapid pace. It had grown so much since my lastvisit 10 years ago. From Mandalay Bay to the Sahara, it stretched a mere 4.5miles, but felt like 20. I was amazed when the kids didnt complain, it must havebeen the sites that kept them riveted.

We returned to the Circus Circus Hotel where we were staying, changed intomore comfortable clothing from our newly arrived luggage, and went out insearch of food. Much to my surprise, it was not cheap. Visions of $1.99breakfast and inexpensive buffets were a thing of the past. Too bad because mygang eats like wild buffalo. During the course of the week, despite our continuedefforts, we certainly broke the budget on this item. If you wanted pop, liquor, hotdogs or donuts, these came cheap. Even though I was on vacation I didnt wantto discard our healthy eating regimen, but fruit was very expensive, which gaveme great insight to the overweight teenager epidemic.

Our entertainment would be the focus for our next week, and Vegas shines inthis category. All for free we swam, watched circus acts, visited flamingos andexotic birds, seahorses, fish and white tigers, stood in awe at the Bellagiofountain as water rose hundreds of feet in the air to music, felt the heat from anerupting volcano, and watched pirates tame the seas at Treasure Island.

The most amazing thing about Vegas was it was like a mini trip around the world.Hotel themes for Italy, France, New York, Egypt, the Sahara captured andintoxicated you with far away lands. The architecture and designs were amazing,from pyramids, to Sphinx, roller coasters, Statue of Liberty, Gondola rides ofVenice, the Eiffel Tower and the extreme elegance of rich and exotic wares.

Then of course comes the side trip selection. For most, including us, we choseHoover Dam, Lake Mead, Ethel M Chocolate Factory Tour, gardens and homesof the rich and famous. I think adults appreciate the splendor and feat of thedam, but children see beautiful blue water and ask how they can swim in it. Myhusband and I enjoyed the trip, the bus driver was informative and I learned a lotabout the area. The kids loved the free samples from the chocolate factory, andwe all liked the cactus garden as they invoked images of New Mexico andArizona. Overall it was a lovely way to spend the day.

Upon our return however, we were surprised to see Fire trucks and securityeverywhere. We had already been aware of the capture of Ohios most wanted,and was curious as to the commotion in our own hotel. A main transformer hadblown, causing a power shut down in the tower we were in. I marveled at howthe casinos remained untouched, while the ability to use the elevators, or getany power for 2 days in your room was the reality elsewhere. In darkness, with asecurity guard and one flashlight, on the second day we eventually moved toanother room that had power. We did get compensated for our troubles, soeven though it was a pain, the money savings helped to offset our meals, whichwas a blessing.

With the kids there were definitely two things that stood out, and one advice I wouldstress. First is the advice. Enjoy the strip during the day, but get back to your hotelat around 7:30pm. When dusk starts to approach, the whole place takes on a differentfeel, and despite the amazing light show at the darker hour, I wouldn't recommendit with kids.

The two things that stood out: First was the stacks and rows of women for sale. My kids werecontinuously asking why there were so many, why they were naked, why didpeople approach you and ask you if you wanted a good time. Werent we havinga good time? they would ask. Honestly, those questions came to my mind as well. If I am interested in that aspect, I am capable of going to the newspaper like stands that hold it, and taking a look.Does thrusting a business card sized picture that gets dropped a few feet awayreally drum up business? I watched as men would ignore these offers just asfrequently. I think if someone wants it, they know where to go, so my advice to Las Vegas in general is lets clear the streets of the promoters, and the litter they create.

The other humorous comment was about Elvis. The conversation went like this, Mom, isnt Elvis dead? Yes dear he is. So whydo people want to dress and act like a dead man? You dont see that inToronto, New York, Montreal, Memphis, but for some reason, its alive andkicking in Las Vegas. I couldnt respond as to the motivation, and gave a briefsummary of the significance of Elvis, but it does make you wonder why, and Iguess its because anything can happen in Vegas.

Thankfully a given seemed to be the continuous glorious weather, guaranteeingus daily visits to the pool, and a healthy glow to our skin. It was a Caribbeanholiday without the price.

So after 10 days, with a first night in the airport, and 2 days without power wouldwe recommend bringing a family to Las Vegas? The answer is a definitive yes.This place is a must see for adults and children. It is a carefully planned 10 milestrip of tourism genius. With over 35 million visitors a year, it is clear that there issomething for everyone, including the family. We enjoyed our stay, and hopethat next time you are considering a vacation, you take a good look at all that LasVegas has to offer.

Tracy Lynn Repchuk is the author of The Poetry of Business, which is available through Chapters, Indigo, Amazon and various stores in the US. She speaks at Chamber, Rotary, and other business and networking organizations about her book, and entrepreneurial experiences.She has traveled extensively with her 3 kids, and shares her experiences through articles and talks.

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Las Vegas Car Rental Discounts

Las Vegas Car Rental Discounts
By Matt Ream

Las Vegas. The Jewel of the Desert. Sin City. No matter what you call it, Las Vegas is worth seeing. Its a fascinating city full of gaming, spectacle, and a variety of outdoor activities. Renting a car in Las Vegas is a great way to see the city. Parking is easy and mostly free. Las Vegas is easy to navigate since it is laid out in a north/south and east/west grid, with the Strip serving as the main north/south artery.

If you just plan on visiting Las Vegas to gamble and drink while staying on the Strip, dont bother with a car rental. If you want to see more of the Strip (which is long), get away from the Strip (which is a good idea), or take trips to see things like Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam (which is spectacular), then it is a good idea to get a rental car.

Getting a car rental discount in Las Vegas is not difficult. It is important to do your research up-front, before you leave for your trip. Shopping around will give you an idea of the discounts that are available. There are so many variables, though, it pays to do thorough research.

Prices can vary depending on when you go, how long you say, if you stay over a weekend or not, where you are staying, what airline you are flying, where you pick up your car, where you return your car, how far you are going, and more.

All the big car rental companies have offices in Las Vegas, some in the airport, and some near the airport. Allstate, Dollar, Hertz, National and Sav-Mor all have desks in the terminal. Nearby, on Paradise Road, between Flamingo Road and the airport, you will find locations for Airport Rent-a-Car, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, Thrifty Car Rental, and U.S. Rent a Car. Choosing a company not at the airport itself will save you the eight percent airport fee, and may give you additional discounts on the base price.

The number one rule of getting a car rental discount is compare, compare, compare. Often, different companies will offer the same car for very different rates. This will depend on what they have available, the season you are renting your car in, and more. There are so many different companies vying for your business, you can often play one against the other to get matching prices or better.

If you belong to any groups or associations like AAA, AARP, NAACP, and more, ask the car rental company about any discounts the provide to groups, companies and associations. That can often save you several dollars per day.

Whatever car rental company you get your discount from, drive safe, get the car back on time, fill the tank before you return the car, and have a great time in Las Vegas.

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