Travellistics

With so many new hotels, casinos, attractions and activities for your family, this can be the most enjoyable experience you’ve ever had. Las Vegas is the city that never sleeps, and no wonder!  You can go into a casino in the middle of the night and find activity; much more if it is a holiday or even a weekend.

First, there are a plethora of hotels to choose from but the one hotel that is in the center of it all is the Flamingo.  With its giant pink Flaming atop the hotel, you’ll never lose your way on the strip.  With its beautiful rooms, pool, and amenities such as: a spa, sauna, Jacuzzi, restaurant, cable TV, VCR player, ironing board, refrigerator, and non-smoking environment; the Flamingo Hotel is centrally located on the strip and great for families.

Once you are settled in, there are a myriad of activities that you can engage in.  In particular, a trip to Hoover Dam, Liberace’s Museum, Pinball Hall of Fame, and Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum.

For entertainment, every hotel on the strip has something unique to offer.  Visit Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage Hotel, take in the Sound and Light Show at the Bellagio Hotel, dine at the Paris Las Vegas atop the replica of the Eiffel Tower, watch a volcanic eruption at the Mirage, attend a show at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, take a gondola ride at the Venetian Hotel, take a ride on the Stratosphere at the hotel of the same name, or attend the free Light Show on Fremont Street.

In addition, the kids will love to visit Circus Circus where it is host to the largest Circus with shows, and games that make this hotel as authentic as any carnival.  Check out Mandalay Bay Hotel’s shark reef.  Here, the kids will be engrossed in the species of sharks, crocodiles, eels, stingrays, and participate in the petting pools that are offered.

Dining in Las Vegas is most affordable.  You can select any one of the hotels on the strip and choose either traditional restaurant fare or buffet style meals which are inexpensive, yet plentiful.

The kids can enjoy pizza or macaroni and cheeses at Spago’s located in Caesar’s Palace; or enjoy Italian take-out food from the Flamingo Hotel’s Ventuno.  You can also spend an evening dining at Roy’s Las Vegas, which has been touted as the best restaurant off the strip.  The Hawaiian atmosphere and terrific kids menu is a plus for you and your family.

Top restaurants and hotels change with time and newer competition coming on line all the time so be sure to get updated on the latest attractions and places to eat before you go. It’s easy to do on the Internet.

Although we live in southern California it’s nearly a hop-skip-and-a jump away. We went there last week for almost a week and from Ontario California it was just a 3 hr, 5 minute drive across the mountains and through the Mojave Desert. But we live 30 minutes from Ontario so add another 25-30 minutes and you have less than four hours to lots of fun and entertainment that is second to none.

Even though we live a relatively short driving distance to Las Vegas we do have a vacation share there we stay in for free. We did, and in addition to that we got quite a few perks like free admissions to shows, free food, free shuttle service and a few other perks.

Las Vegas is not just a gambling town, but has emerged as one of the most entertaining destinations in the world, if not the best, for adults and children alike.  If you’ve never been there it is a must see city if you like shows, bright lights, tall buildings and especially want to try your hand in winning a few bucks in the casinos.