About Las Vegas

Falling in love with Las Vegas is easy to do, however trying to describe it is a formidable challenge. As the self proclaimed "The Entertainment Capital of the World" Las Vegas welcomes 35 million people a year. Visitors love to enjoy the luxurious hotels, unique shopping experiences, dazzling and unusual stage shows, top class night clubs, first rate restaurants, and world class gaming, Vegas has it all Las Vegas, Spanish for "the meadows," was founded by Mormon missionaries. followed by the travelling pioneers and,then later, by the men who built Hoover Dam, the area’s first big tourist attraction. Then in 1931 the legalization of gambling in the state of Nevada transformed the city into an American Xanadu.

It's a long time since Las Vegas was purely a gambling town, the new 21st-century Las Vegas is nothing like the Vegas of old. Amazing new hotels have sprung up in recent years setting new standards in service and facilities. A feature of Las Vegas, are the now permanent theatres showing world-class entertainers such as Cirque du Soleil, Blue Man Group and Celine Dion. The best magicians, singers, impressionists and tribute acts in the world too. Entertainment venues like the House of Blues are thrilling the crowds night after night. 24 hours a day, this really is the entertainment capital of the world.

Las Vegas is a larger-than-life city with an impressive collection of instantly recognisable landmarks... such as the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and the Great Pyramid! Of course, the ones here aren't the real deal, and are all simply part of the glitz and glamour from the side walk you can view an erupting volcano, pirates fighting as galleons do battle, and many free shows all designed to get you into the slot machine-packed lobby’s or casino of almost every hotel on the strip. There are brand-new thrill rides, check out the New York, New York hotel and the Stratosphere , sumptuous pool complexes with wave machines, the Hard Rock hotel is one of the most amazing pool areas, lots of golf courses and amazing shopping from designer boutiques to out-of-town factory outlet stores.

A must visit is Fremont St, home of Vegas' oldest and best-known neon signs to enjoy this spectacular light display which takes place over 2 blocks. A canopy of 2.1 million lights is strung 90ft above the street and together with 180 strobes, 40 robotic mirrors and a 540,000-watt sound system you'll love this dazzling sound and light display!.Las Vegas is basically an oasis of neon located in the middle of the Mojave Desert and away from the man-made excitement is a world of natural beauty unlike any other place on earth. Red Rock Canyon's unique rock formations, Mt. Charleston offers hiking, skiing, camping and all the wonderful sensations of the High Sierras. Lake Mead is perfect if you're into water sports. The Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire, and Death Valley are all short hops from the Strip. Las Vegas is a breathtaking holiday resort which boasts world-class resident acts & entertainment, and a nightlife (and a day life) that never sleeps, it has world class hotels and Spa’s, championship golf courses, attractions and excursion in abundance and a hot ,sunny climate. For the non-stop, action packed holiday or late nights and lazy days by the pool Las Vegas has it all.