So it is your First Time to Vegas
The first time visitor to Las Vegas is likely to be overwhelmed. Before leaving the the Airport guests will find themselves bombarded with opportunities for entertainment, dining and gambling. By the time guests climb into a cab on the way to their hotel, timeshare, or resort; they have already begun to realize that this town is bigger than they imagined. During a first time visit to Vegas, it’s not nearly so important to know how to gamble, as to know how not to gamble your vacation away. The following paragraph’s detail some of what I learned during my first visit to my new favorite town.
First: Mirage, The Venetian, Caesar's, Treasure Island. These hotels, situated near each other, are easily accessed from each other. During my first visit, they were on the cleanest, least crowded part of the strip. There were no panhandlers, no visible crime, nothing that would make a Vegas Newbie uncomfortable. Staying in one of these hotels, is more affordable than you think, and makes sense. If you can’t manage a room then choose a timeshare that will shuttle you back and forth to one of these locations.
Next: All casinos are the same. There may be some variations in theme, payout, or games available; but not enough to make any difference to the first time visitor. Use the casino at your hotel or one of the hotels listed previously. Stay in one place to gamble, tip the staff that offers you drinks and gamble slowly. You’ll have a great experience, and as long as you are gambling you’ll probably drink for free.
Third: Once you have established a base move around. The four hotels I mentioned alone have more specialty shops and restaurants than any one mall in America. They also have particular features that are unique and worth exploring. For example: The Venetian has a canal complete with gondolas capable of ferrying passengers through the hotel. Treasure Island has a real naval battle occurring nightly, and the Mirage has a volcano that erupts. Trust me when I say that I’m just scratching the surface. In the space available there is no way to describe everything to see and do that is free. It’s your first time. Explore.
Finally: Book any shows before you leave home. Never count on a Vegas box office to have the tickets you want. There is entertainment all over the strip, but there are eighty thousand hotel rooms in town and they are pretty much always full. If you want to see Cher, Guess what; so does everyone else. Most hotels and resorts can offer you a better than box office price when you book your rooms anyway.
In the End: When it comes down to it, your first trip to Las Vegas can be a lot of fun. You don’t have to be overwhelmed. Pick a clean, easy access hotel, explore, try not to casino hop, and do your research for entertainment. You’ll have a great time, and you’ll be planning your next visit the whole while.
