Las Vegas travel guide

 

USA - Las Vegas

 

Where to drink in Las VegasWhere to shop in Las VegasHotels in Las VegasTourist infoCurrency in Las VegasLas Vegas populationEmergency numbersKnow before you goTelephoneDid you know ?Page 1 : Introduction to Las Vegas

 

Where to drink in Las Vegas

Vegas is the ultimate place to practice the art of drunkenness . This is the desert after all , It May be easier to find vodka than water .

  • Ghostbar - Amazing views from this 55th floor lounge with a supernatural atmosphere .

  • Art Bar - a creative and ' arty ' space with live music .

  • Pure - An Enormous and pretentious nightclub for the cool crowd , with Gleaming white decor . Celebs Ahoy .

  • Tao - Asian - themed and fabulous , dance the night away amongst yogi 's in the lotus position .

  • Krave - the only gay club on the strip . Expect extravagance and lots of sweaty , writing Torsos .

While you are here , it would be a crime not to catch a show , there are just so many . Cirque de Soleil at the Bellagio and Stomp Out Loud at Planet Hollywood are ever - popular choices.

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Where to shop in Las Vegas

 

Many of the bigger casinos have shopping malls attached , and they are incredibly good at luring you away from your money . As if you have not been spending enough already ...

  • The Forum Shops of Caesars Palace is a haven of haute - couture .

  • The Grande Canal Shoppes , part of the Venetian is a luxury , Italian brand shopping mall complete with gondola 's .

  • The Fashion Show Mall is the city 's largest and most ostentatious shopping destination .

  • Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood is an astonishing 1.5 mile long strip . Wearing comfy shoes is recommended.

  • Wynn Esplanade - at the Wynn Las Vegas , and as you would expect from the most expensive casino , the shops are very high end . You will not find here Primark .

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Hotels in Las Vegas

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Tourist info

 

Citizen 's of 27 countries , including the UK ( full list can be seen at www.cbp.gov) can enter for a 90 day period without first having Obtained a visa , with the condition that it is a return ticket , and on the understanding that this 90 day period must not be exceeded .

 

Travellers flying from a destination not on the list mentioned above are advised to plan ahead and apply for their visa from their home country before traveling . Two types of visas are available , for business purposes B1 and B2 for tourism . Visa details are sensitive to change , with it 's best to check at www.unitedstatesvisa.gov.

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Currency in Las Vegas

 

The U.S. Dollar is the currency Throughout the USA . 1 Dollar is made up of 100 cents . Dollar bills come in $ 1 , $ 5 , $ 10 , $ 20 , $ 50 and $ 100

The rough conversion to the UK Pound is $ 1USD to £ 1.60GBP . For the up to date currency conversion please use the Pampo exchange rates calculator.

 

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Las Vegas population

 

600,000

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Emergency numbers

 

In all American states the emergency telephone number for fire , police and rescue services is 911.

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Know before you go

  • U.S. Normal business hours are between 9am - 5.50/6pm . Banks close 4.30/5pm OFTEN . Shopping hours are 10am - 7pm Monday - Friday , 11am - 8pm weekends . This being said , Las Vegas is not quite like anywhere else and a lot of places are open 24 / 7 , or at least into the early hours .

  • The U.S. uses the flat blade , two point electrical plug , electricity output in the U.S. is usually 100 - 127V / 60Hz .

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Telephone

 

International Dialling Code for USA = +1

Dialling code for Las Vegas = 702

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Did you know ?

  • With its bacchanalian libertine values and it is no surprise that Las Vegas has a continual presence in the Hollywood box -office . As a veritable symbol for Escapism it is the ultimate go -to destination for gambling films and Comedies Rumpus being a veritable symbol for Escapism and General Naughtiness . Immortalised in movies over the last few years : The Hangover , What Happens in Vegas , 21, and Of course Oceans 11 , 12 and 13

  • 96 workers are thought to have fallen to their death Whilst building the Hoover Dam . Despite rumors , no one is buried inside it .

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