Just got back from Las Vegas and the weather was great. City is very clean and everyone was courteous. We stayed at the MGM Grand, which is vey grand indeed. The West Wing rooms are more suited for a business traveler rather than couples. The bathroom greets you soon as you entered the room and not enough space for a women. We did two shows, Celion Dion and Cirque De Soliel O. Both shows were excellent even though pricey. Also did a bus trip to the Grand Canyon through Las Vegas Grand Canyon Tour and Travel. Ron was our bus driver and if you can book with him then your trip will be so enjoyable. His schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Must see is the view from the Stratosphere Hotel. We rode two rides hanging off the hotel. Yes crazy, but way fun!!!!!! Food is also excellent. I don't eat much at one sitting, but had to try the Champagne Brunch at the Paris Hotel. I'm telling everyone to go and eat there. Well that's about it except for all the walking, feet just now getting back to normal.

We pulled into Las Vegas after a week exploring nature. At first I was concerned about what we would do for four days if we didn't gamble. My concern was misplaced as Vegas is great even if you never put a nickel in a slot machine or throw dice or play cards.

Things to do:

1) Walk around!!! The Strip hotels are gorgeous to see inside and out. Especially, it is great to see the architecture and feel te ambience at each. Starting at Mandalay Bay - where you can see the sharks at the aquarium - you can spend time at the Luxor looking at pyramid and the sphinx. Next The Excalibur has a fantasy Knightsof Round Table look. New York, New York was great. Admire the fireboat and The Statute of Liberty, walk on the Brooklyn Bridge. Go inside and marvel at the recreations of portion of the City. Admire the Lion at MGM and the vastness of its Casino area. See The Mote Carlo, The Bellagio and Caesar's Palace's hugeness. Go to Paris admire its beauty as it recreates the landmarks of Paris, France. Stroll the casino which replicates a Paris Street. See the fountains dance at The Bellagio. Watch the volcano explode at The Mirage. Watch the sirens batle pirates at Treasure Island. At The Venetian walk along past the gondolas imagine what Venice is like. Go to Wynn and see luxury and opulence.

2) See a show!!! There are many shows in Vegas and some, even many have tickets available at discounts on The Strip. Pick one you like go to a discounter and find tickets.

3) Go to an off strip hotel!!! We went to The Rio. We saw their show Circus in The Sky. Other hotels in the area had entertainment also.

4) Go to The Spa!!! The Spa in the two hotels we had were the best deal in Vegas for less than twenty five dollars not only could you work out but you also got all the water you needed while ther and at the pool. It is Vegas and it is scrooching hot in the summer. I estimated that I was drinking two 2 gallons of water a day while there.

5) Try different foods. Vegas has still the normal buffets. It also has great restaurants to meet any palate. There are great Italian places, sushi places, steakhouses etc. If food is your passion you can dine to excess. Pick the local paper and take the visitor's guide it appears daily with some reviews. Also there are great sweets including pastries and gelato. Enjoy!!!

6) Party!!! Visit one of the clubs and relax. Have a drink you'll fun if you just loosen up. We went to one of those places with the dueling piano players, it was fun and we didn't even drink

7) Window shop!!! Vegas has many great and eclectic places to look. The environment is low pressure and stores are open forever in fact many tll midnight on the weekend.


The Strip is the ultimate fantasy. You can walk blocks and transport yourself miles and experience different places in Europe. Sure, it isn't real, but who wants real when on vacation
The four days I spent in Vegas were fabulous.

We have over a 100 pics and wish we had more time. It is an unique place and we will return.

we stayed in the Luxor from the 31/08 to 7/09 2006. we stayed in the pyramid part of the hotel and the rooms were exellent, 2 large double beds, strong shower and TV.
if you only do 1 thing when in vegas then you must do the Grand Canyon helicopter ride, it was the best experience i have ever had!
the pool had many sunbeds, no troubles on getting any, and a waitress service for drinks and snacks.
you can visit all of the hotels, you just cannot use their pool if you are not a guest. when i go back to vegas i would go to the Ceasars Palace as that was my favourite!
all in all, Las Vegas was an amazing holiday, and staying in the kuxor added to that, and we were very glas we chose this hotel as our base!

Was in Vegas from 8/4 to 8/12 and had really great time. Good Hotels downtown (we were at the Fitzgerald) and you can walk from one to another as they are close. Had Brunch at the Fremont and Main street station on Sat. and Sun. Very Very good at both. Would not recommend the Fitz for breakfast buffet. The evening one were fine. It is well worth the walk for Main street. If you go through the Las Vegas club you can then enter and ply or go through the California and take the over head bridge to Main street. We also took the shuttle Sam's town provides. BEWARE the 8:15 bus aarrived at 9:30 and nobody was concerned. Sam's wasn't aware of the problem until we reported it. The lines at the Paris to go up in the tower are really long. We waited for 1 and 1/2 hours to go up. If you can stand for a long time it is well worth the view from the top. People reported the Stratosphere also has long lines. BE careful if you go to the N.Y.N.Y and stop at their Nathins Hot Dor or Pretzels. They have STAFF that DON'T UNDERSTAND ENGLISH VERY WELL. You can't be sure of what you will get. The Pretzels are still wonderful. We did geet caught up in the Airport scare. SOMEBODY at the Airports are getting FAT on the general public. $3.01 for a bottle of soda or water is a tad out of line in my book. We flew North West---NEVER AGAIN. Just pure SLOPPY help. Pre boarded ONLY First Class----One pass with something to drink on a 4 hour flight, and ONLY First class was expected to use the front rest room. We had the same experience on the flight back. One pass for fluids and then the flight attendent sat in the back reading a magazine. The only thing North West got right was the flight time. I will pay more and fly an airline that cares. All in all I will go back as soon as I can .