Business Traveler Guide to Las Vegas

by Rich, Jason R.

• ISBN13: 9781599180977
• ISBN10: 1599180979
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-02-08
• Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Summary

The Best of Las Vegas This one-of-a-kind travel guide is specifically written for business travelers visiting Las Vegas. Jason R. Rich has tapped into Entrepreneur's 29 years of business travel experience to offer the essential expert information that vacation guidebooks ignore. Top picks for hidden Vegas highlights that are great for business entertaining, from shows, casinos and lounges to golf courses, sports and details about Las Vegas' infamous nightlife Exclusive reviews and recommendations for the best business-friendly hotels, restaurants, shows and attractions Money-saving strategies for booking airfare and getting gread deals on accommodations, meals and entertainment Full-color maps of the Strip, downtown Las Vegas, Monorail route and the Convention Center Handy information on ground transportation from taxis and stretch limos to the Las Vegas Monorail system Contact information for hundreds of essential business and personal services

Author Biography

Jason R. Rich is a bestselling author withmore than 34 books to his credit, including The EverythingGuide to Las Vegas,The Everything Guide to Walt Disney World,and The Everything Family Guide to the Caribbean.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Welcome to Las Vegas	p. 1
Getting to Las Vegas	p. 2
Contacting the Airlines Directly	p. 2
Online Travel Services	p. 4
Curbside Check-In	p. 7
Traveler Assistance	p. 7
Wi-Fi Internet Access	p. 7
Navigating Your Way through McCarran International Airport	p. 8
Airport Services	p. 12
Security Considerations and Tips	p. 14
Ground Transportation Options	p. 16
Las Vegas Monorail	p. 18
Driving Directions	p. 18
Packing for Your Business Trip	p. 21
Shopping for the Perfect Luggage	p. 22
Packing Tips	p. 25
Las Vegas Weather	p. 26
Packing for Your Trip	p. 27
Before-Leaving-Home Checklist	p. 31
Where to Stay While in Las Vegas	p. 33
Business Amenities and Services to Look For	p. 34
The Business Traveler Top 12 Business-Friendly Resorts and Hotels	p. 35
Las Vegas Area Accommodations	p. 49
Finding the Best Resort or Hotel Deals	p. 56
Getting Around Town	p. 59
Taxis	p. 60
Renting a Car	p. 61
Limousines	p. 65
The Las Vegas Monorail	p. 66
Public Transportation-Buses	p. 69
Free Shuttles, Trams, and Monorails	p. 69
Airport Shuttles and Charter Buses	p. 70
Walking	p. 70
Dining In and Around Las Vegas	p. 73
Meals on the Go	p. 75
All-You-Can-Eat Buffets	p. 76
Need a Caffeine Fix?	p. 80
The Business Traveler Ratings	p. 80
Themed-Restaurants and Bars	p. 80
The Business Traveler Top 25 Fine-Dining Restaurants	p. 86
Alternative Fine Dining Options Worth Checking Out	p. 106
Dining at a Glance	p. 108
Las Vegas's Most Popular Daytime Activities	p. 119
Golf Courses	p. 120
Day Spas	p. 124
Shopping	p. 129
Las Vegas Area Attractions	p. 134
Sightseeing Tours	p. 138
Las Vegas Shows and Nightlife	p. 145
Entrepreneur's Business Traveler Top 20 Shows	p. 146
The Business Traveler Ratings	p. 146
Last-Minute Ticket Options	p. 158
Nightclubs, Bars, and Lounges	p. 159
Gaming at the Casinos	p. 162
Attending a Business Meeting or Convention	p. 165
Why Hold a Convention, Trade Show, or Business Meeting in Las Vegas?	p. 167
Popular Las Vegas Convention Centers	p. 168
Business Services	p. 173
Banking and Financial Services	p. 175
Meeting Room Rentals	p. 181
Messenger Services	p. 181
Modeling Services	p. 181
Personal Services	p. 189
Alcoholics Anonymous	p. 190
Chiropractors	p. 190
Dentists	p. 190
Eyewear Stores and Optometrists	p. 191
Fitness Centers and Gyms	p. 191
Florists	p. 192
Hairstylists and Barbers	p. 192
Hospitals	p. 192
Houses of Worship	p. 192
Massage Therapists	p. 193
Personal Shopping Services	p. 193
Pharmacies	p. 194
Shoe and Luggage Repair	p. 194
Tailors and Clothing Alterations	p. 195
Tuxedo Rentals	p. 196
Wheelchair and Scooter Rentals	p. 196
Help for Travel-Related Problems and Emergencies	p. 197
Making Last-Minute Changes to Your Travel Itinerary	p. 198
Dealing with Travel and Weather Delays	p. 199
Lost Luggage	p. 200
Lost or Stolen Credit Card, Driver's License, and/or Passport	p. 202
Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Laptop Computer	p. 203
Buying a New Outfit Fast or Removing a Stain	p. 203
Prescription Refills	p. 204
Replacing Prescription Eyewear	p. 204
Medical or Dental Emergencies	p. 204
Travel Charts and Worksheets	p. 207
Tipping Recommendations	p. 208
Tip Calculation Chart	p. 209
Travel Itinerary Worksheet	p. 210
Expense Tracker Worksheet	p. 212
Trade Show Meeting Planner	p. 213
Index	p. 215
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