Vegas Vacation Packages

Las Vegas is one of the most fun cities in the United States and it does not need to be particularly expensive. If you use the Las Vegas Hotel Deal online hotel reservations site you can always find the best prices on hotel rooms in Vegas.

You may be a bit surprised to find how inexpensive Vegas hotels are when compared to hotels in cities such as New York City. Perhaps it’s because of the huge amount of hotels competing with each other that the room rates are lower. Or maybe it is due to the fact that the hotels in Vegas are in the same buildings as casinos and the owners of the hotel know they will make cash back from you there!

Personally when I go to Las Vegas I always make sure I only bring a certain amount of expendable money for gambling and I promise myself that I won’t visit the ATM while I’m in the casino! People who don’t stick to this “no ATM” rule may find themselves quite a bit poorer on the flight home.

I am such a cheap man that I usually play the cheapest slot machines while getting free drinks from the beautiful ladies (who are always scantily clad.)

Of course it’s much more exciting to play the card games but you must be aware that it’s easy to lose large amounts of cash at the tables quite fast even at the smallest tables. I once lost about $150 in 30 minutes at a $5 blackjack table.

If you hate heat you should also be aware that it’s usually over 100 degrees in Vegas during the summer months. It’s often considerably more than 100 degrees, in fact! Of course, you will be spending most of your visit inside the hotel/casino so if you’re not such a wimp like I am about being baked alive I suppose you could visit there even in July or August!

If you are visiting Las Vegas you will want to check out the Las Vegas Travel Guide. For hotels in other cities Hotel Deals Finder is suggested because it searches every hotel site at once so you always get the lowest rates available.

No Las Vegas escape would be complete without taking in a couple of shows. Shows in Vegas take entertainment to an entirely new level with fabulous glamor, glitz, and some huge performers. When planning a vacation to Vegas, be sure to book the shows that you would like to see prior to your arrival if possible since many of the top venues are sold out months in advance.

Cirque de Soleil (Circus of the Sun) has four permanent productions in Las Vegas with even more in planning stages. Their first show, originally planned to run for a short time, was so successful that it was extended permanently. Cirque de Soleil is based in Quebec, Canada and at the outset started with a couple of street performers. It is a circus with no animals and the shows in Las Vegas do not use a circus tent. The shows’ key performers are incredible acrobats whose performances defy the imagination. After attending one of the Cirque De Soleil shows in Vegas you may just start to believe people can really fly.

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“O”, one of the Cirque de Soleil shows, can be found at the Bellagio. This  breathtaking production not only includes acrobats but also features extremely talented synchronized swimmers. The stage “magically” transforms into a swimming pool and then back to a solid stage! Actually observing this spectacle is the only way to fully understand the show’s “wow” factor. There are clowns and fire-eaters in the mix at “O” as well. This truly unique production offers an exceptional good time for the entire family.

Mystere, another Cirque de Soleil show, is staged at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. Recognized eight times as “Best Production Show” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper, Mystere includes an incredibly talented cast of 72 performers that include singers, musicians, dancers and world-class acrobats. The inspiring imagery is fascinating, the costumes are vibrant and the music is simply extraordinary. The actors who portray birds seem to grow feathers right before your eyes.  This is the show that most other Cirque de Soleil shows are compared to.

Penn & Teller now perform in their own theatre at the Rio Hotel and Casino. This duo of tricksters/comedians/magicians has been amazing audiences together for over 30 years. They have been signed to a long term contract with the Rio. Penn Gillette declares “This is not your typical Las Vegas show,” at the beginning of the show, and then, for the next 90 minutes, they support that declaration with one hundred per cent enjoyment. The show features acts from many of their previous appearances with newly prepared material that is specially produced for their new Las Vegas home. Even when the tricks are explained, the smoothness, poise, and speed with which these illusions are executed is mind boggling.

Criss Angel astounds audiences at the Luxor Las Vegas. This show transcends magic, it is downright phenomenal. You may have watched Criss Angel on his television series, Criss Angel: Mindfreak. After enjoying this show don’t be surprised if you walk out believing that magic is real. This show captivates the audience. Young and old alike will be astounded by this extravaganza of illusions.

Rita Rudner has found a new home in Las Vegas at Harrah’s and puts on a hilarious stand-up comedy show. Rita’s secret comedy weapon is a rapier-like wit wrapped up in a gentle delivery that sneaks up on, and then, like a stealth fighter, strikes your funny bone. She captivates audiences with her witty observations, precise timing and Gracie Allen-like deadpan style. With her soft voice, porcelain skin and big, innocent looking blue eyes, Rita shatters the stereotype of brassy, crude comediennes through poise, intelligence, and sophistication.

Las Vegas is amongst the most popular vacation destinations in the world. When looking at Las Vegas vacation packages, try to bundle your purchases for better deals on your vacations. Buying the flight, hotel, local transportation and activities all at the same time will add up to significant savings on your trip.