Guide to Las Vegas Travel
Las Vegas travel brings you to the heart of entertainment. Some people arrive for the thrill of flashing lights, ringing bells and free drinks. Others want to see rare concert appearances, famous comedians, Broadway musicals and Cirque du Soleil performances. Architecture lovers want to experience the “theme park” atmosphere of the Las Vegas casinos themselves and peruse displays like the Venetian gondola, The Bellagio Hotel conservatory or the Mandalay Bay shark exhibit. Each year, more than 100,000 couples tie the knot in a Las Vegas wedding, and even more arrive for a low-cost honeymoon. You can save a lot by researching every detail or you can find a discount vacation package to finesse the details.
At www.expedia.com you can find some great Las Vegas travel deals. For example, you can get airfare from Los Angeles and stay two nights at MGM Grand for just $235, or, if you’d like, amend your vacation package to stay at The Bellagio Hotel for just $343! If you’re traveling from Seattle, then your deal will be $318 for MGM and $386 for The Bellagio, and if you’re traveling from New York City, then expect to pay $415 for MGM and $523 for The Bellagio. At first this may seem a little high; however, if you consider that regular room rates for The Bellagio are around $200/night, you realize what an amazing offer this is! Of course, many of these travel packages are only available mid-week, but it’s totally worth it if you can get the time off because the Las Vegas Strip is always thriving; 7 days/week, 24 hours/day!
When some people are considering traveling to Las Vegas, they want the whole package, including airfare, hotel, show tickets, spa services, food, etc. The best way to snag an all-inclusive is through your local travel agent or directly through the hotels, since online discounts are largely air+hotel or hotel+show combinations at best. At www.mgmmiragevacations.com, a vacation package that includes airfare from Buffalo NY and 7 nights at MGM Grand (in December) starts at just $711/person, everything included! Yes, that’s like $100/day to stay in a luxury resort! For the same trip, the couple could stay at The Bellagio Hotel for $1,000/person. Of course, you can buy the penthouse package for three times that amount, but the budget conscious traveler can find some tremendous deals right through the hotel websites.
Las Vegas travel through the hotel websites can be very beneficial if you really want to do everything the package is offering. For example, the Marriott Renaissance Hotel offers romantic nights for couples that include a bottle of champagne, a box of chocolate truffles, breakfast in bed for two or vouchers for ENVY steakhouse, plus an overnight stay for $149. The Venetian Hotel has a $30/day resort package that gives you a “treat yourself to something special” option with The Resort Package, which is a selection of extraordinary experiences to make your stay even more memorable. For only $29.99 per day, a Canyon Ranch SpaClub® Passport for two will allow you access a fully equipped gym and fitness classes, a $20 dining voucher on any check over $50 and admission for two at Madame Tussauds wax museum. Or you can get a room for two, 2 tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera and $20 slot credit for as low as $269/night. However, if you’d rather pick and choose the elements of your vacation, then you’re best off booking a Las Vegas Nevada airfare+hotel combo and selecting your entertainment and dining options separately.
Isabella Olsen is a travel writer who has toured major destinations worldwide, including many North American places by car. To book a car hire USA, or learn more about cheap car hire worldwide, visit www.zencarhire.com