Las Vegas: The Pleasures of an Artificial World
The glittering skyline of Las Vegas is straight out of a science fiction film. Where else can you see the Statue of Liberty, a giant pyramid, the great Sphinx, a volcano, Paris and Venice all painstakingly recreated in the same place? Las Vegas holidays are all about the pleasures of make-believe. Let’s not forget the […]
Casino Vacation Ideas
When it comes to holiday destinations where you can combine relaxation with the adrenaline rush of playing casino games, most people will think immediately of Las Vegas. The resort in Nevada has become perhaps the most famous gambling centre in the world – although denizens of Monte Carlo might have something to say about that […]
Waking Up in Vegas: Daylight Guide to the City of Sin
Think of Las Vegas and the first images to pop into your head are likely to be the iconic skyline, glittering like a lost oasis in the middle of the Mojave Desert. Neon lights, all night casinos pumped with fresh air, Elvis impersonators, and a hangover you’re unlikely to forget: all great reasons to plan a […]
5 Things to Know Before a First Time Visit to Las Vegas
First-time visitors to Las Vegas shouldn’t just dive right into the lights of Sin City without understanding a few things first. Contrary to popular belief, there are rules and standards (though considerably lower) that people generally follow. Unless you want to stick out like a sore thumb on your first time in Las Vegas, show […]