When visiting Las Vegas for the first time it can be quite overwhelming. The following tips can help you enjoy your vacation and relieve unwanted stress.

Before You Leave – Book As Much As You Can Online

Las Vegas is an extremely busy place. The last thing you want is to plan your dream vacation only to find out everything is sold-out when you get there. Las Vegas Hotels, Las Vegas Shows and Las Vegas Tours are the reason people go to Las Vegas.

TIP: Book ahead and you will be guaranteed to enjoy your stay.

Choosing Your Las Vegas Hotel

The main Las Vegas strip is approx. 5 miles from end to end and the most economical way of getting around is to walk. You can take the new monorail or a taxi but these can add up and take away from your fun money. Also, if you are there to sight-see the vast hotel properties you will miss out by taking alternate transportation.

TIP: Book a hotel in the middle of the Las Vegas strip. These hotels vary from very economical (Imperial Palace) to very posh (Caesar?s Palace).

Flying Into Las Vegas McCarran Airport

You finally made it. Your hotel is booked, your shows are booked and your tours are booked. Now you just want to get to your hotel and relax for a bit. Simple, right? Wrong. Depending on when you get in you will be faced with a wait for a taxi cab and if it is during the day in the summer the heat will almost kill you and if it is late at night the cold will also get to you.

TIP: If your travel plans do not include hotel transfers and you are traveling with a partner or a group, send someone outside to stand in line for a taxi cab while the others wait to pick up the luggage. At peak times, waits can be as long as an hour for a taxi cab. Also, do not be afraid to ask the attendant if there are any hotel shuttles you may take, as a lot of times these shuttles leave with many empty seats available.

Getting to Your Hotel by Taxi Cab

TIP: Do not ask your driver to take the strip. It will cost you as you sit in long lines of traffic that seem to move backwards. Taking the #15 will reduce your cab ride substantially as it bypasses the strip and has many exits that will get you to your hotel much faster. Why waste your money?

Checking Into Your Hotel

When checking in to your hotel, don?t be afraid to ask the Front Desk if there are any free upgrades available. Depending on the time of the year some hotels are not always booked to capacity and will gladly give you perks when asked politely. Why stay in a standard room if a deluxe room is available at no extra cost. You will appreciate a Jacuzzi tub after walking the strip all day.

TIP: Unless your room has a view, try to stay in the lower floors where you can access the main floor by taking the stairs. At peak times you can wait 5 – 10 minutes every time you want to catch an elevator. It can wear on your patience after awhile.

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About the Author:

The author, Dave Kitt, is a frequent traveler to Las Vegas and from experience has compiled these tips to make your trip more enjoyable.

To book all your Las Vegas needs please visit:

http://www.lasvegas-hotels.ca
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http://www.lasvegas-tours.ca

A lot of men choose to have their Stag trip or Bachelor party in Las Vegas, after all it is known as sin city! This really is a place where pretty much anything goes. If you want to start drinking at 11am, no problem, everyone else started before you! Finding a suitable hotel in Vegas for Stag trips is important as it could mean the difference between having the trip of a lifetime and having endless problems.

The first decision when trying to choose the best hotel in Vegas for stag trips is weather to stay Downtown or on the Strip. Some people really like Downtown, they say it is real Vegas. However in my opinion the Strip has a lot more to offer. It is slightly cheaper in general downtown and some of the casinos do have better odds than those on the Strip. If you are a very low budget or you are serious about your gambling then you may prefer to stay Downtown. Otherwise I recommend the Strip, there is so much to see and do here it will keep you occupied for the whole of your stay in Vegas.

The next important decision to make when choosing the best hotel in Vegas for Stag trips is how much everyone can afford to spend on accommodation. You should bear in mind that even if you are loaded some of the others may not be. At the Higher end of the scale Caesars Palace is a good option. This really is an impressive hotel, set on a large plot themed around ancient Rome. Also it is well located on the Strip so everything else is only a short walk or monorail ride away. They do have some families staying here though so if you are going to be especially rowdy it may be best avoided. Circus Circus and The Excalibur are both hotels aimed at families so unless you are going to be quiet you should probably look elsewhere.

My recommendation for a lower priced hotel for your Stag trip is The Sahara. It is a good quality hotel with a large pool and gaming area. This hotel is not really aimed at families and usually has quite an adult atmosphere. The best aspect here is the price, you can get rooms of a good standard for significantly less than you would pay further down the Strip. The Sahara is near the northern most end of the Strip but it has it’s own monorail stop. This is a great way to get around the Strip and you can buy a ticket that is valid all day, no need for taxis.

So to recap, when choosing the best hotel in Vegas for Stag trips or bachelor parties I would suggest staying on the Strip. It is cleaner, livelier and most of the attractions you will want to see are based here. A good choice is Caesars Palace if you have a few bucks to spare but if you are more on a budget I would recommend The Sahara.

Rich Heaney is the webmaster at http://vegas-hotels-guide.com/, a useful resource for information on all aspets of Las Vegas.