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The Glossary
Las Vegas Travel Guide
Las Vegas is famous all over the world as the entertainment capital of the world. No place on earth can take this title away from it as it truly seduces you with its dazzle of entertainment, gaming options, glamour and shopping. It is situated in the state of Nevada. It is also known as the Sin City as the local authorities have shown a lenient attitude towards the different forms of adult entertainment exhibited out here. This has allowed it to attract visitors not only from the US but also from all parts of the world.
The casino resorts found out here are truly of a different kind and no city can ever dream of catching up with them. They are owned by wealthy moguls and display top class architecture. Don't be afraid to gamble in these magnificent casinos as many brave hearts have won an obscene sum of money at these very gambling dens. Some of the top casinos which are located on Fremont Street are Las Vegas Club, Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, Four Queens and Fremont Casino.
Downtown/Fremont Street and the Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard) are the two main venues of Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Strip consists of resorts, casinos, large hotels, small motels, the Adventure Dome and the Fashion Show Mall.
A special helicopter ride can be taken during the night time in Las Vegas. This ride is of 12 minutes and will take you past the glorious neon-lit Las Vegas strip from the cozy comforts of the helicopter. This city truly dazzles as it has bright banners and billboards of all kinds which are seen in the Las Vegas Strip. But that doesn't mean you cannot relax too. If you want to unwind after an exciting day of mind-boggling gambling, a walk down the Las Vegas Springs Preserve will refresh your mind and educate you about a large number of desert plant species. Other relaxing activities include visits to the local galleries, museums and a photo gallery too which will help you catch up with the local history of Las Vegas.
To enjoy a drink, you can head towards a large number of good spots which include Ava at Mirage Hotel, Caramel Bar and Lounge at Bellagio Hotel and Crazy Armadillo among others. If you dig nightlife, the Beach, a convention center which has 2 dance floors and Casbar Lounge at Sahara Hotel will appeal to your senses.
User blogs:
Traveling back to my 2009 trips
Watching travelers in an airport coffee shop while waiting for my flight, I couldn't help but wonder what 2010 has for me when it comes to traveling. Of course, 2009 was a good one. I have covered almost 20,000 miles, visited four countries, and enjoyed several beaches and landmarks. It was my first time to cross the Pacific, expanding my journeys beyond Asia, and to travel during my birthday. Looking ... Read full Blog post
What to see in Sydney, Australia
Sydney is a beautiful and livable city and is one of the most famous and representative in Australia. It 's definitely the cultural capital, although the administrative capital is the nearby Canberra. Despite his poor beginnings as a British penal colony, now Sydney has a diverse population that seems to live quite well by its variety. This city has many hotels to choose from. Pick up one that has ... Read full Blog post
Bali - Bromo - Ijen Crater - Bali 3D 2N
Tour Itenarary Day 1 : Bali - Bromo Hotel our staff will pick the clients up from their hotel in Bali. then take them to the most western tip of Bali for about 3 hours by private car with AC to reach gilimanuk ferry port then proceed to take a ferry to cross Bali strait for about 1 hours to reach ketapang ferry port in Banyuwangi (in eastern tip of java). the trip goes through th rural ... Read full Blog post
A road trip around Australia
For this trip we rented a Nissan Patrol 4x4 and we have traveled 13,756 kilometers. Of course we had carefully read an auto blog in order to pick up the best car for this long trip. The Australian roads are in excellent condition, the maximum speed is 100/110 miles per hour. Potentially dangerous situations encountered driving outback, due to kangaroos or cows crossing the road. However there ... Read full Blog post
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