Mini Las Vegas: The Pocket-Sized Unofficial Guide^® to Las Vegas, 3rd Edition

by Bob Sehlinger

• ISBN13: 9780764540639
• ISBN10: 0764540637
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The Unofficial Guides® are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations' attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they're spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they're extremely easy to scan.This concise, pocket-size version of the best-selling Unofficial Guide® to Las Vegas includes the latest developments in this ever-changing city, plus invaluable advice on planning your trip. It's perfect for travelers who want the unbiased information of an Unofficial Guide® in an easy-to-carry format.The Top 5 Ways Mini Las Vegas Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip:Information that's candid, critical, and totally objectiveCasinos rated and ranked in detail, with insider tips on gambling and strategies for making the most of your betting dollarsHelpful hints for getting the best room at the lowest possible rate--plus the inside story on packagesTips for gaining easy access to the top shows and the best evening entertainmentEverything you need to plan the Vegas vacation that's right for you

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

On a Plane to Las Vegas.

About This Guide.

Las Vegas: An Overview.

Arriving and Getting Oriented.

Las Vegas as a Family Destination.

Part One: Lodging and Casinos.

Where to Stay: Basic Choices.

Getting Around: Location and Convenience.

What’s in an Address?

Room Reservations: Getting a Good Room and a Good Deal.

For Business Travelers.

Comfort Zones: Matching Guests with Hotels.

Hotels with Casinos.

Suite Hotels.

Suite Hotels without Casinos.

Las Vegas Motels.

Hotel-Casinos and Motels: Rated and Ranked.

Leisure, Recreation, and Services Rating of Hotel-Casinos.

Putting the Ratings Together.

Part Two: Entertainment and Nightlife.

Las Vegas Shows and Entertainment.

Selecting a Show.

Celebrity Headliner Showrooms.

Production Shows.

Comedy Clubs.

Las Vegas Nightlife.

Las Vegas below the Belt.

Part Three: Gambling.

The Way It Is.

Part Four: Shopping and Seeing the Sights.

Shopping in Las Vegas.

Seeing the Sights.

Other Area Attractions.

Part Five: Dining and Restaurants.

Dining in Las Vegas.

The Restaurants.

Restaurant Profiles.

Index.