Set in the middle of the vast Mojave Desert, Las Vegas was
created entirely to entertain and has been described as the world's
largest theme park. This psychedelic city of sin is home to over a
million people and welcomes 35 million more each year to its lavish
hotels and casinos. Visitors today are amazed that only 70 years
ago this thriving metropolis was a backwater with less than a
thousand inhabitants whose only guests were railway passengers
stopping off to stretch their legs on the long journey between Los
Angeles and Salt Lake City.
Things started to change in March 1931 when the State of Nevada
legalised gambling; one month later the City issued six licenses.
Then in 1946, Mafia don Ben 'Bugsy' Siegel opened the sensationally
lavish Flamingo Hilton on Highway 91. Las Vegas Boulevard was born
and the city would never be the same again.
Soon stars like Elvis, Liberace and Sinatra were making the
pilgrimage to what was fast becoming America's premier
entertainment centre. In the early days the Mafia dominated the
gambling industry but in the 1960s their influence waned and soon
all the large hotels and casinos were controlled by big
business.
Las Vegas has 18 out of 21 of the largest hotels in the world
and walking down 'The Strip' visitors will see the skylines of New
York and Paris, discover the canals of Venice and the Pyramids of
Egypt and, at Treasure Island, see a full on-sea battle between a
Pirate ship and a British Galleon. Despite these excesses, room
rates and restaurant bills are the lowest in the western world -
all subsidised by gamblers intent on a free holiday.
Although the principal draw card is still gambling, Las Vegas is
now marketed as a family destination and there is no shortage of
theme parks, shopping malls or golf courses. However, the vast
majority of visitors come to gamble and the incredible displays are
mostly designed to lure passers-by into the casinos, and once there
it's hard to leave; the exits are discreetly hidden.
Wendy McCartney, Senior Travel Consultant
Featured Hotels
What to Expect:
The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino is all about entertainment.
Out the front a 45-foot-tall bronze lion statue lets you know your stay will be loud and proud.
This is a tribute to the MGM logo and the entertainment theme continues.
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Opulence is the word as you enter the Bellagio. For most of us this is as close as we will get to being treated like royalty. From the marble lobby with its ceiling created by renowned artist Dale Chihuly, to the attention to detail in every other part of your stay the Bellagio has a feel of luxury.
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The 350-food pyramid that forms the focal point of this family-friendly hotel lets you know that everything about your stay at the Luxor Hotel and Casino will be grand.
You're on Las Vegas Strip if you stay here, so you are right in the middle of all that you have come to see.
The hotel has its own casino.
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The Venetian Hotel is a luxury hotel located on the Las Vegas Strip. This hotel is renowned for its romantic atmosphere and is perfect for honeymooning couples. The Venetian Hotel is a 15-minute drive from McCarran International Airport (McCarran is Nevada’s principal commercial airport). Situated in a central location, you will be in the...
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What to Expect:
This hotel is truly family-friendly.
The hotel itself is a colourful castle, complete with moat and suits of armour decorating the halls.
You can take in a medieval dinner show and enjoy the fun of the themed hotel.
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This resort gives you the best of both worlds, the Las Vegas address with the theme of the Big Apple.
It lays its cards on the table straight away, as you walk in you see the 150-foot-high replica of the Statue of Liberty.
The New York New York Hotel & Casino is like a smaller version of the Manhattan skyline with 12...
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Located next to MGM Grand, Signature at MGM Grand is less than a mile from the Bellagio and Mandalay Bay and approximately three miles from McCarran International Airport. This location is also two miles from Fashion Show Mall, four miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center, and five miles from downtown Las Vegas. Hotel amenities include...
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Las Vegas has just opened on its own urban core— a 67-acre city-within-a-city that’s destined to redefine the skyline. CityCenter Las Vegas. An extraordinary urban resort destination brought to life by eight world-renowned architects, CityCenter will debut a new era of resort experiences with an ambition to refine and redefine Las Vegas....
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The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a luxury hotel situated on the Las Vegas Strip. With plenty of entertainment, both night and day, this is one of the most exciting hotels in Las Vegas. The hotel includes one of the largest casinos in Las Vegas, sprawled across three acres! With its emphasis on the big screen, this is the ideal hotel for...
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The Mirage Resort has features that you probably wouldn't expect, like a volcano erupting every hour from 8 in the evening until the end of the day.
It's one of the extra touches that make the Mirage Resort an entertaining place to stay.
The lobby, with pink marble features, has a coral-reef aquarium.
This hotel even has its...
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Caesars Palace is arguably the most famous of all the Las Vegas hotels. It is equally one of the most popular resorts, too, and it always receives fantastic reviews. This will come as no surprise to those of you who know a little about the resort. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere exciting, and the surroundings, luxurious.
Situated in a...
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This luxurious and romantic getaway offers a relatively calm and relaxed hotel experience. With modern, well-designed rooms, attention to detail is an area in which the Wynn Resort excels.
Situated on the Las Vegas Boulevard, the heart of the city of Las Vegas, entertainment is never but a stone’s throw away – but if you need to relax...
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Monte Carlo Resort & Casino has bold architecture in a Mediterranean style.
The lobby welcomes you with an opulent feel as you are greeted by crystal chandeliers illuminating the room.
You will be in for a relaxing stay enjoying the water features such as the wave pool.
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Excellently situated on the famous Strip, this luxurious hotel enjoys magnificent views over the city of Las Vegas. A casino of 14,000 m2, 16 restaurants, 8 nightclubs and lounges as well as fantastic shows convey the spirit of ?Sin City?. A great pool landscape and a fantastic spa offer relaxation, business guests appreciate the conference...
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