| It's not surprising that Las Vegas visitors can maximize | | | | Vegas. Typically, visiting resort attractions may take |
| their enjoyment with a little planning. Considering the | | | | anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours. This does |
| myriad of possibilities to be experienced in exciting Las | | | | not include 10 minutes to walk through the main casino, |
| Vegas, planning out your day (or night) is your best bet. | | | | or waiting for free shows. Add shopping to this plan, |
| Knowing what to see, and when, can help you save | | | | and a visitor may only be able to tour 3 or 4 resort |
| time, energy and money. A bit of research will narrow | | | | casinos in a day. This is why it is best to sight-see |
| down your choices, and help you focus on only your | | | | resorts in groups of proximity. However, if a guest will |
| favorite entertainment options. | | | | be seeing one of the shows at a resort, they can |
| With so much happening in Las Vegas, it is easy to | | | | view its attractions before or after; almost everything |
| become overwhelmed and sidetracked. Travel | | | | in Las Vegas is available 24/7, which certainly helps |
| websites and guide books detail resort and casino | | | | with planning. |
| amenities, current shows, resort attractions and types | | | | Unless you are going to Vegas for the primary |
| of restaurants, and phone numbers to help with | | | | purpose of spending hours at the poker table or slot |
| planning. Once a guest narrows down preferences, it is | | | | machine, gaming can easily fit in anywhere where |
| easy to structure a workable plan. | | | | there is free time. Inquire into a "player's card" before |
| For example, one person may want to see the | | | | gambling to get credit for gaming and future discounts. |
| newest shows. In that case, they will need to select | | | | Just be sure to wear a watch, as there are no clocks |
| from musicals, comedies, and magic shows, etc. Then, | | | | in casinos! If a guest enjoys swims or workouts, they |
| it is a good idea to always call to find available seating. | | | | should know that some facilities are not available past |
| (Often, the best place to call is the actual theater, since | | | | 5 PM, and outdoor pools are usually closed between |
| "discounters" can charge above the face value of a | | | | November and April. |
| ticket.) Since entertainment is of prime interest, this | | | | Regarding transportation, taxis are not flagged down; |
| person should order tickets before leaving home, as | | | | lines form in front of resorts. If a traveler has |
| first-run show tickets are not found at half price ticket | | | | purchased a $5 daily unlimited bus pass to ride up and |
| booths in Las Vegas. | | | | down the strip, they should remember that it expires at |
| This same traveler can now arrange an itinerary | | | | 5 PM. Cabs to Downtown Vegas cost about $20, so |
| around their show schedule. Using maps and guides, | | | | a visitor may want to plan an evening there, including |
| dinner reservations can be made at favored | | | | dinner at one of the inexpensive restaurants, shopping |
| restaurants near show locations, assuring plenty of | | | | for souvenirs, and viewing the Freemont Street |
| time for relaxed dining. Then, working backward, if they | | | | Experience free laser show. Some attractions have |
| know that they must leave the resort by 6 PM, they | | | | long waiting times, such as the Eiffel Tower or |
| can structure their Vegas day to get the most out of | | | | Venetian Gondolas, so visits to these popular sites |
| it. | | | | should be planned accordingly. |
| The same logic applies to an individual who wishes to | | | | A tired Las Vegas visitor can relax in some of the |
| experience fine dining. By making reservations well in | | | | most interesting and comfortable places imaginable. |
| advance, this person will know how to arrange their | | | | Although most hotels do not provide seating in their |
| day, and that the 11 PM show is a definite possibility. | | | | lobbies, food courts and benches in the Miracle Mile |
| They will not need to sacrifice a special meal or | | | | and Forum Shops offer unlimited pleasure in |
| entertainment due to crowds or time restraints. | | | | people-watching. Free Circus Circus productions can |
| Las Vegas is much larger than it appears, and it takes | | | | be a pick-me-up for an exhausted walker, and chairs |
| longer to walk or catch cabs than what one would | | | | near the Wynn's waterfall allow a rest in lovely |
| expect. (Plus, if a visitor decides to stop into a casino | | | | surroundings. The Bellagio has luxurious couches and |
| "for just a few minutes", it often turns out to be much | | | | chairs scattered throughout its first floor, as well as |
| longer!) Therefore, travel planning should be | | | | bars and cafes which overlook their fountain's dancing |
| conservative. Filling time in Vegas is always easy, but if | | | | waters. |
| a guest must rush or miss out on what they have | | | | As long as daily activities are carefully planned, and |
| anticipated, it's very frustrating. | | | | based on a traveler's interests, visitors can be ensured |
| There are several other considerations unique to Las | | | | of a wonderful Las Vegas experience! |