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First time in Las Vegas? Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world - there's no other place like it. But if you've never been there before, you could end up missing the best Vegas has to offer or worse - spending more money than you'd planned.
If you're booking your first Las Vegas vacation, the following tips will save you time, money and frustration.
Vacation Tip #1: Book Your Vegas Package Early
Try to make your reservations and ticket purchases at least 21 days before your trip. Some fares require an advance purchase of 3, 7, 14, or 21 days, while others may require no advance purchase at all.
Also, many Las Vegas hotels give you a discount incentive for booking your vacation early. As more people book the hotel rooms, there are less spots available and prices can rise.
Vacation Tip #2: Bring High Quality Running Shoes
If you're going to be exploring the gorgeous hotels and various attractions on the Las Vegas strip - make sure you take high quality, well-fitting running shoes. Most of the surfaces you'll be walking on are either concrete or stone.
While it's lovely to stroll along the cobblestone streets of the Venetian or the Paris hotels - if you're in shoes that don't give you adequate cushioning you'll be in pain by the end of the day. And after 3 days, forget about it.
Vacation Tip #3: If It's Your First Time In Vegas Try To Stay On Or Near The Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas strip is the best place to be - especially if it's your first time in Las Vegas. Enjoy the fountains of the Bellagio, see the lion habitat at the MGM Grande, watch the pirate show at the Treasure Island, view the white tigers at the Mirage.
When you're on the Las Vegas strip most of the attractions and hotels are within walking distance so you don't need to rent a car. Staying at one of the hotels on the strip will ensure you see most of the main attractions in Vegas.
Some hotels on the Las Vegas strip are the Bellagio, MGM Grande, Mirage, Ceasar's Palace, Aladdin, Circus Circus, Treasure Island, Imperial Palace, Flamingo, New York New York, Bally's and the Paris Hotel.
Vacation Tip #4: Be Prepared To Eat
Las Vegas offers some of the BEST buffets and restaurants in the world. Two of the most popular buffets in Las Vegas are the Buffet at the Bellagio and the Spice Market Buffet at the Aladdin. They are a must try!
The buffets offer a huge selection (so everyone in the family is happy)at mid-priced rates (depending on where you go). The food quality is extremely high so forego your diet and enjoy! After all, you're on vacation.
Vacation Tip #5: You Don't Have To Spend A Bundle On Entertainment
While some of the shows in Las Vegas can be expensive, there are lots of things to do (especially with your family) that are low cost or absolutely free. Some freebies include:
Lion habitat at the MGM Grande
White tigers at the Mirage
Fountain display in front of the Bellagio
M&M's Store near New York, New York hotel (free M&M's movie)
Pirate Show at Treasure Island
Rain Storm at the Dessert Passage next to the Aladdin
Circus Acts at Circus Circus
Human Statues at the Venetian
Various specialty displays and gardens inside different hotels - depending on the time of year
And they're always adding more!
So those are 5 general tips for Vegas first-time vacationers. The can save you time, money and frustration (and hopefully sore feet). There's no other place like Las Vegas - it's like a giant playground for adults and kids. Regardless of what you choose to do, you'll never forget your first time in Vegas!
About the Author:
Cait Farrell is chief editor for Book Las Vegas Online - a website helping you save hundreds of dollars on your next Las Vegas vacation.
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New York Vacation on low budget?
I am planning to go to New York city for spring break. I know it would be a little chilli but I'm from Chicago so shouldn't be a problem for me. now I need to know if it is better to get there on a plane or Amtrak? ( as being close to the public transportation) and anyone knows any hostel or cheap hotel? and lastly, what is the best way to travel arround? bus? train? or rental car?
There are three possible answers to this question.
1. Place to stay: New York City has thousands of hostels to choose from, everything from the YMCA/YWCA to ordinary hostels, some very well known. Two hostels that I know of are the American Youth Hostels, Inc, on the Upper West Side and the YMCA Vanderbilt Center in Midtown. I've included there web address at the bottom of this post, along with several other links to Hostels in Manhattan.
2. Transportation to and from New York: Since you're coming from The Windy City, my best bet will be take Amtrak into Penn Station, New York. They may have discounts for students.
Also Greyhound bus, which always offers discount to students serves New York City, with a stop at the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Many low budget airlines travels between New York and Chicago, however they will land at airport far away from the city. You may want to try JetBlue, they have a hub in New York and JFK Airport. Check with them to see if they offer discounts to students.
3. Transportation while in New York: Since you going to be in New York there is no need to rent a car. NYC Transit, like Chicago's CTA, operates both the buses and subway systems. The fare on both the buses and subway are $2 a ride, but if you're in town for a week, you can buy a 7-days unlimited MetroCard, which is a fare card similar to the one in Chicago, for $24 and take as many rides as you want on the subway and bus.
I hope this information was very helpful. I need any travel direction while in town, just drop me a line at native.newyorker@hotmail.com.
Good luck and happy travels.