You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from HeidiShilensky: I'm at Hooters Casino Hotel Pool (Las Vegas, NV) http://t.co/kuxzoeRv a minute ago LukiAristio: RT @FRANCESCalciO: Official: Juve will play in the USA this summer. DC United in Washington July 28, PSG in Montreal July 31, Real Madrdi in Las Vegas Aug 5 a minute ago babycupKAY: My mom got me a t-shirt from las Vegas a minute ago World / North-America / USA / Las-Vegas | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect Glitz and glamour, casinos and cash windfalls, roulette wheels and restaurants – Las Vegas is a 24-hour paradise for fun-seekers. But look a little closer, and Sin City still has the capacity to surprise. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency US Dollar (USD) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements Under the new Electronic Travel System (ESTA) visitors must submit an online application form at least 72 hours before departure. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language English Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT - 8 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Hot in summer when this desert city can host temperatures into three figures but the ‘winter' can be cool and pleasant. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 1 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 110V (Standard American two-pin plug) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety Healthcare in the USA is high quality but expensive making comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover essential. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Las Vegas arrive at McCarran International Airport (5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard, 00 1 702 261 5211) in the heart of the city. A taxi to a hotel at the south end of the famous boulevard should cost little more than $10. Address: Post Code: Tel No: The Strip The Strip: Put simply, The Strip is Las Vegas, a four-mile avenue lined with some of the world's most well-known casino-hotels, including the legendary Bellagio and The Venetian. It would take days to explore every corner but much of the pleasure comes in losing yourself in the atmosphere. Address: The Strip, Las Vegas Post Code: Tel No: The Stratosphere The Stratosphere: The Stratosphere boasts a 1149ft/350metre tower (adults $13.95) that offers commanding views of the city and Mojave Desert. The tower also has three rooftop rides, including ‘Insanity', which holds punters over the edge of the building. Address: Las Vegas Boulevard South Post Code:89104 Tel No:00 1 702 380 7777 The Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon: Although it mostly lies in Arizona, America's foremost natural wonder is easily visited from Vegas. Numerous firms do airborne day-trip deals to the canyon. Try the Grand Canyon Tour Company offering tours for about $180. Address: Grand Canyon National Park Post Code: Tel No:00 1 928 638 7888 Quick Lunch - The Palm The Palm is an American steak house within the Forum shopping area of Caesar's Palace. It's a good place to hunker down away from the casino. Address: 3500 Las Vegas Boulevard South Post Code: Tel No:00 1 702 732 7256 Top Table - Postrio If you feel like splashing out, opt for haute cuisine at Postrio in The Venetian presided over by Austrian celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. Reservations advised. Address: 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South Post Code: Tel No:00 1 702 796 1110 Cheap Eat - Backstage Deli The Egyptian-themed Luxor hotel boasts the Backstage Deli offering appetite-slaying triple-decker sandwiches for the lunchtime crowd until 3pm. Address: 3900 Las Vegas Boulevard South Post Code: Tel No:00 1 702 262 4778 On Business - The Renaissance Las Vegas The Renaissance Las Vegas, is a non-casino hotel just off The Strip which has14 internet-ready meeting rooms. Overnight stays for around $119. Book now Address: 3400 Paradise Rd Post Code:89109 Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - The Venetian You might think that a vast casino that tries to recreate the wonders of Venice could only be tacky but The Venetian triumphs on sheer scale and opulence. Rooms from $199. Book now Address: 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S Post Code:89109 Tel No: Cheap Sleep - Circus Circus Circus Circus , a Big Top-themed casino-hotel does double rooms for as little as $47 a night – and you also get to see a host of acrobats and jugglers in action. Book now Address: 2880 Las Vegas Blvd S Post Code:89109 Tel No: Coffee And Chat - The Bellagio If you want a good espresso, best to choose an Italian-themed hotel. The Bellagio (3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South, 00 1 702 693 7111) offers Palio, which does fresh coffee and pastries. Address: 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South Post Code: Tel No:00 1 702 693 7111 Formal Presentation - Wynn Wynn (3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South, 00 1 702 770 7100) is the latest grand arrival on The Strip and has extensive business and conference facilities, and a specialised meetings reservation service. Address: 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South Post Code: Tel No:00 1 702 770 7100 Evening Drinks - New York New York If you fancy a taste of a different city without actually leaving Las Vegas, New York New York (3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South, 00 1 800 689 1797), a Big Apple-themed casino-hotel, offers a post-work possibility thanks to its lively Nine Fine Irishmen bar. Address: 3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South Post Code: Tel No:00 1 800 689 1797 Print City guides Atlanta Chicago Dallas Denver Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
