The following is a guest post by Andy for Alamo car hire USA who offer cheap car hire Las Vegas
Las Vegas is many things to many people, but the common denominator is its ability to create the ultimate escape from reality. While gambling certainly takes the limelight in Sin City, this is also a place where some of the world’s most talented entertainers perform and the hottest celebrities come to party. There are museums, million-dollar exhibitions and even high-tech amusement park rides right on the Strip. So even if you’re not an avid gambler, there are plenty of reasons to visit.
One thing that’s true no matter what theme your trip intends to follow is that Vegas is best when consumed in short doses. The highs and lows of Sin City create a palpable atmosphere that constantly vacillates between despondent and jubilant. If you lose all your travel money on the black jack tables, at least you don’t have to wallow in regret for another week. Las Vegas is the ultimate weekend getaway, where people come to pack in as much fun, indulgence and naughtiness as time allows.
When it comes to accommodation, there’s really nowhere to stay except the Strip. You can easily drop a couple hundred dollars a night on a room at the Bellagio or the Venetian, but there are also plenty of mid-range and budget resorts that make perfectly good bases. Consider your itinerary carefully when planning the hotel aspect. If you don’t plan to spend any time in your room, why pay for an opulent sleeping space? Or if you don’t want to prowl the Strip all the time, consider splashing out a bit extra for one of the more enchanting resorts like the Palazzo or Aria.
Be aware of the weather during your visit. The Nevada desert is intensely hot during the summer but it actually gets very cold at night here in the winter months. Many travellers have jetted here for a New Year’s getaway without a sweater or a jacket, thinking the desert is always balmy ― quite the opposite!
While the really cool attractions and performances will cost a pretty penny, there are loads of great free things to see and do along the Strip. From the musical dancing water fountains in front of the Bellagio to the street performers at St Mark’s Square inside the Venetian, you can easily fill most of a day wandering along the Strip, exploring each uniquely amusing resort. Treasure Island has a sexy pirate and sirens show every evening, and just next door is the famous erupting volcano at the Mirage. Alternatively rent a car and get away from the strip for a day trip – there’s less temptation to spend money once you leave the bright lights behind!
But be sure and set aside a few bucks for at least one headliner show. Whether it’s your favourite crooner or a surreal acrobatics of a Cirque du Soleil show, there are literally dozens of world-class acts performing every night of the week in the resorts along the Strip. The same goes for dining and drinking. Splash out once or twice for a meal at one of the celebrity chef restaurants or slowly sip a couple of cocktails at a red hot nightclub like Prive or The Bank. If luck is with you in the casino, perhaps Vegas will even pay for your fun.
