The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2002

by Sehlinger, Bob

• ISBN13: 9780764564222
• ISBN10: 0764564226
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: WILEY JOHN & SONS INC

Summary

The Unofficial Guides are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations2 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 they2re 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 they2re extremely easy to scan. Las Vegas is one of the top destinations in the United States, attracting over 30 million visitors annually to its huge hotel resorts and casinos. The Unofficial Guide? researchers aren2t seduced by all that glitz and glamour, though. Instead, we offer you the straight story about what2s worth your time, how to get the best packages and hotel bargains, how to gamble like a pro, and how to get tickets for the top shows. The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: Information that2s candid, critical, and totally objective. Each casino ranked and reviewed in detail, from the best values to the hottest slots, plus insider tips on casino gambling, with proven strategies for making the most of your betting dollars. Where to find the best buffets--plus detailed reviews of more than 100 restaurants. What to see and do beyond the Strip--plus where to golf, play tennis, or work out. Advice on planning a productive and stress-free business or convention trip.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	vii
Acknowledgments	viii
Introduction
On a Plane to Las Vegas	1	(2)
Looking Back, Looking Ahead	3	(5)
About This Guide	8	(4)
Las Vegas: An Overview	12	(8)
Arriving and Getting Oriented	20	(14)
Las Vegas as a Family Destination	34	(5)
Lodging and Casinos
Where to Stay: Basic Choices	39	(8)
Getting Around: Location and Convenience	47	(5)
What's in an Address?	52	(5)
Room Reservations: Getting a Good Room, Getting a Good Deal	57	(20)
For Business Travelers	77	(10)
Comfort Zones: Matching Guests with Hotels	87	(2)
Hotels with Casinos	89	(39)
Navigating the Land of Giants	128	(2)
Suite Hotels	130	(1)
Suite Hotels without Casinos	130	(2)
Las Vegas Motels	132	(1)
Hotel-Casinos and Motels: Rated and Ranked	132	(12)
Leisure, Recreation, and Services Rating of Hotel-Casinos	144	(7)
Putting the Ratings Together	151	(3)
Hotel Information Chart	154	(40)
Entertainment and Nightlife
Las Vegas Shows and Entertainment	194	(18)
Selecting a Show	212	(2)
The Best Shows in Town: Celebrity Headliners	214	(7)
Production Shows	221	(40)
Comedy Clubs	261	(3)
Las Vegas Nightlife	264	(12)
Las Vegas Below the Belt	276	(11)
Gambling
The Way It Is	287	(17)
Rules of the Games	304	(36)
Exercise and Recreation
Working Out	340	(6)
Golf	346	(11)
Outdoor Recreation	357	(10)
Relaxation and Rejuvenation	367	(3)
Shopping and Seeing the Sights
Shopping in Las Vegas	370	(4)
Seeing the Sights	374	(10)
Other Area Attractions	384	(6)
Dining and Restaurants
Dining in Las Vegas	390	(11)
The Restaurants	401	(96)
Appendixes Other Books to Read	497	(1)
Index	498