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