Las Vegas Travel Blog

Las Vegas may be considered a place for having fun inside, but visitors are starting to discover the wealth of active adventures around the city. In the rugged terrain of the Mojave Desert surrounding Las Vegas, you’ll find an array of hiking, biking, and canoeing opportunities. Hiking Want to...

You’ve seen the Strip. You’ve watched the Bellagio’s fountain show so many times that you know the order of the songs. You yawn when the ship sinks in Sirens and Pirates show at the TI. You need something off the beaten path to do in Las Vegas, something you just don’t hear about...

Las Vegas loves Valentine’s Day because it’s a holiday that celebrates one of the city’s favorite things: romance. But Vegas isn’t a city for moonlit walks and poems. Valentine’s Day in Vegas is all about saying, “You’re the one for me” in a big way. Thinking...

Las Vegas may be in the middle of the desert, but you can include skiing or snowboarding in your Vegas vacation. If you’re driving, make a detour on your way to or from Las Vegas to a snowier place. Or you can wait until you hit town and take a short trip to the slopes. Here are some options to...

Mandalay Bay Spa Looking for rest and relaxation after a long day of shopping, gambling, and sight-seeing in Las Vegas? Visit the hotel spa. Get a massage, have a facial, enjoy aromatherapy, or luxuriate in special baths. For some of best hotel spas on the Strip, look into booking some time at: 1. Mandarin...

Las Vegas likes her lights—and she likes those lights all over big, tall buildings that have big, flashing signs in front of them. Walk or drive down the Strip, and this is easy to see. But the best way to get a view of Las Vegas is from up high. You can always stay in a room in a high rise hotel on...

Planning on proposing to that special someone while you’re in Las Vegas? This is the perfect city for all things related to marriage. Vegas has some very romantic places to pop that big question—and a lot of wedding chapels so you can make it official in case you’re worried they might change...

At a loss for what to do while you’re in Las Vegas? Try one of these ideas to round out your time in the city that truly never sleeps:  1. Walk the Strip Walking is the best way to get around on the Strip. If you have mobility issues, this is obviously something you’ll have to work around...

I have a confession: until last month, I had never heard the term “leaf peeping.” Maybe it’s because I’m a long-time Las Vegas resident. During the fall, while other parts of the United States are ablaze with the colors of changing leaves, in Las Vegas we are simply happy that...

Looking for ways to keep your Vegas vacation budget on track? The first step is to stick to your gambling limit (you do have one, right?), but a good second step is to take advantage of all the free things you can do in town. Here are five budget-friendly things to do in Las Vegas: 1.   Check out...