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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream
by Hunter S. Thompson
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The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2010 (Unofficial Guides)
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Frommer's Las Vegas 2010 (Frommer's Complete)
Frommer's Las Vegas 2010 (Frommer's Complete)
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Learning from Las Vegas - Revised Edition: The Forgotten Symbolism of Architectural Form
Learning from Las Vegas - Revised Edition: The Forgotten Symbolism of Architectural Form
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Las Vegas Then and Now
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Things to Pack when going to Vegas

Herea re a few items to keep in mind when you are planning your trip to Las Vegas. Pack walking shoes. They will help you walk the long distances and support your feet while standing in long lines.

  

The second thing is that the Vegas weather is fairly predictable. The nights are cool from October to April so you must carry warm clothes. You must also carry a lot of sunscreen lotion to protect you skin from sunshine with which the place abounds. Vegas is a desert town so you must drink a lot more water than you may be used to. The climate in Vegas is very dry and quite possibly, you might not be used to such heat and dryness.

You should avoid going to Vegas during the holiday season as the prices are higher and it is way too crowded. You should plan and book your trip well in advance and make sure that you get good accommodation.

If you play golf then you must come prepared so bring the best clubs to play a couple of rounds. Bring a good set of formal clothes too, to see some of the great shows playing in the city. Vegas may be expensive and is known to be an attraction for big spenders, but if you spend carefully say about $100 per day you could have a good holiday for two. On the other hand people who spend lavishly could spend thousands of dollars on a single meal easily. If you are on a fixed budget then do a bit of planning beforehand.

If you want to wander off from your resort or hotel then you must hire a car and drive on your own. It's quite likely you may not keep track of the time while you are enjoying yourself in the casinos.

Vegas is also very famous for its weddings as much as it is for the casinos. If you are planning to get married in Vegas then you have a lot of styles to choose from and you will not be alone as there are around 122,000 couples every year who apply for licenses to get married in Vegas. Licensing fees in Vegas is about $55 (this is the present rate and it may change) and there is an additional fee that is charged for the use of the chapel and for the services that are offered. You may want a small and simple wedding or a lavish and bold one, whatever you can afford.

A trip to Vegas is what you make of it. Whether it be an excellent vacation for your entire family, planning a wedding at a local chapel, a gambling mecca, seeing one of your favorite acts, heading to play lots of golf or spending time with your family at the pool. Make sure you have a lot of fun. Take in the shows, go sightseeing, enjoy the meals, check in at the hotel spa, relax and rejuvenate yourself before you get back home and hit the mundane daily routine.


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