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