| First time in Las Vegas? Vegas is the entertainment | | | | Some hotels on the Las Vegas strip are the Bellagio, |
| capital of the world - there's no other place like it. But | | | | MGM Grande, Mirage, Ceasar's Palace, Aladdin, Circus |
| if you've never been there before, you could end up | | | | Circus, Treasure Island, Imperial Palace, Flamingo, New |
| missing the best Vegas has to offer or worse - | | | | York New York, Bally's and the Paris Hotel. |
| spending more money than you'd planned. | | | | Vacation Tip #4: Be Prepared To Eat |
| If you're booking your first Las Vegas vacation, the | | | | Las Vegas offers some of the BEST buffets and |
| following tips will save you time, money and | | | | restaurants in the world. Two of the most popular |
| frustration. | | | | buffets in Las Vegas are the Buffet at the Bellagio |
| Vacation Tip #1: Book Your Vegas Package Early | | | | and the Spice Market Buffet at the Aladdin. They are |
| Try to make your reservations and ticket purchases | | | | a must try! |
| at least 21 days before your trip. Some fares require | | | | The buffets offer a huge selection (so everyone in |
| an advance purchase of 3, 7, 14, or 21 days, while | | | | the family is happy)at mid-priced rates (depending on |
| others may require no advance purchase at all. | | | | where you go). The food quality is extremely high so |
| Also, many Las Vegas hotels give you a discount | | | | forego your diet and enjoy! After all, you're on |
| incentive for booking your vacation early. As more | | | | vacation. |
| people book the hotel rooms, there are less spots | | | | Vacation Tip #5: You Don't Have To Spend A Bundle |
| available and prices can rise. | | | | On Entertainment |
| Vacation Tip #2: Bring High Quality Running Shoes | | | | While some of the shows in Las Vegas can be |
| If you're going to be exploring the gorgeous hotels | | | | expensive, there are lots of things to do (especially |
| and various attractions on the Las Vegas strip - | | | | with your family) that are low cost or absolutely free. |
| make sure you take high quality, well-fitting running | | | | Some freebies include: |
| shoes. Most of the surfaces you'll be walking on are | | | | Lion habitat at the MGM Grande |
| either concrete or stone. | | | | White tigers at the Mirage |
| While it's lovely to stroll along the cobblestone streets | | | | Fountain display in front of the Bellagio |
| of the Venetian or the Paris hotels - if you're in | | | | M&M's Store near New York, New York hotel (free |
| shoes that don't give you adequate cushioning you'll | | | | M&M's movie) |
| be in pain by the end of the day. And after 3 days, | | | | Pirate Show at Treasure Island |
| forget about it. | | | | Rain Storm at the Dessert Passage next to the |
| Vacation Tip #3: If It's Your First Time In Vegas Try | | | | Aladdin |
| To Stay On Or Near The Las Vegas Strip | | | | Circus Acts at Circus Circus |
| The Las Vegas strip is the best place to be - | | | | Human Statues at the Venetian |
| especially if it's your first time in Las Vegas. Enjoy the | | | | Various specialty displays and gardens inside different |
| fountains of the Bellagio, see the lion habitat at the | | | | hotels - depending on the time of year |
| MGM Grande, watch the pirate show at the Treasure | | | | And they're always adding more! |
| Island, view the white tigers at the Mirage. | | | | So those are 5 general tips for Vegas first-time |
| When you're on the Las Vegas strip most of the | | | | vacationers. The can save you time, money and |
| attractions and hotels are within walking distance so | | | | frustration (and hopefully sore feet). There's no other |
| you don't need to rent a car. Staying at one of the | | | | place like Las Vegas - it's like a giant playground for |
| hotels on the strip will ensure you see most of the | | | | adults and kids. Regardless of what you choose to |
| main attractions in Vegas. | | | | do, you'll never forget your first time in Vegas! |