Visiting Vegas 101
Posted on January 10, 2008
Filed Under Things To Do In Las Vegas |
If it’s been a while since you’ve visited Las Vegas, or if it’s your first trip here, there are a few basic things you’re going to need to know.
- Bring your walking shoes! Make sure you bring comfortable walking shoes as you’ll likely be spending a lot of time on your feet. Nothing ruins a Las Vegas trip faster than having blisters on your feet or uncomfortable shoes.
- Be prepared for the weather. Everyone has heard about the old joke of “It’s 120 outside, but it’s a dry heat”. 120 is hot no matter where you’re at! What many folks don’t understand is that between October and April, Las Vegas can have some downright cold weather. Bring a jacket!
- Best time to avoid the crowds. Surprsingly one of the busiest times in Las Vegas is around the holidays. If you’re not a crowd lover, I would recommend planning a trip to Las Vegas in the slower months. If you’re intent on coming during the busy season, make sure you book well in advance to insure you get the accommodations you want.
- Hey, we’re in the middle of the Desert here! People are amazed at how fast their skin dries out here. Also, it’s important to drink lots of water, especially if you site seeing trips include walking. This is a much drier climate than many people experience in their day-to-day lives and the heat and dryness can sneak up on you for a double whammy if you aren’t prepared.
- Bring your Golf clubs! You should bring your best clubs along and be prepared to play a few rounds.
- Las Vegas on a Dime. While Vegas is famous for high rollers, it is possible to penny pinch and have a nice vacation for two at around $100 per day. But this is Las Vegas and the Casino’s love the big spenders. Big spenders can drop thousands on one game without breaking a sweat. Pay attention to the places you are considering before you enter if you are on a limited budget.
- Rent a car. If you’re planning to get out away from all the lights and glitter in Las Vegas it’s a good idea if you plan to rent a car or drive your own. There are many wonderful places to visit in and around Las Vegas that don’t include a Casino or gambling.
- Elvis is waiting for you. Las Vegas is almost as famous for weddings as it is for Casinos. If you are hoping to get married in Las Vegas you have many different themes to choose from. More than 125,000 couples apply for marriage licenses in Las Vegas each year. The licensing fees for marriage in Las Vegas is around $50 (keep in mind that this rate is subject to change). There are also chapel fees involved plus any extras you might want to have. You can choose to go as informal and small or as bold and lavish as you can afford.
Remember the commercials, “What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas”. Unless you’re OJ, that’s still pretty much the going theme here in Las Vegas. So let your hair down and have some fun while you’re visiting Las Vegas!
In recent years, the Las Vegas industry has really went out on a limb to become more Family oriented. You’ll find a wide range of things for the whole family to do.
This can be a wonderful vacation experience for you whether you are planning marriage, a few rounds of golf, world famous smorgasbords, gambling adventure, seeing one of the award winning acts, or just spending quality time with the Wife and kids hanging out around the pool.
Relax, pull off your shoes and tip up a cool beverage. I suggest you have as much fun as possible. Enjoy the sights and sounds, watch the extravagant shows, enjoy the many great buffets, and spend some time at the hotel spa relaxing and rejuvenating as you prepare to go back home and face the rigors of the day to day world. And remember, Las Vegas will be waiting for you the next time you need a little R and R.
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