Tips, Tricks, and a Short Guide for a First Timer’s Trip to Las Vegas

So, it’s your first trip to Las Vegas. Welcome to one of the greatest places on the planet! But, you want your first trip to be a good one. There are so many options when it comes to where you should stay and what you should do.

McCarran International Airport is more than likely going to be your first stop if you flew into town. Your first decision is whether or not you should rent a car. I would suggest against it unless you have plans to go somewhere that is a little distance away, such as Red Rock Canyon or Hoover Dam.

Where should you stay on your vacation? This really depends on what you’re looking for out of your Las Vegas trip. If your looking for some of the most luxurious places in the world you can them here, you can also find places that are very affordable, and everything in between. There are a few points that you need to consider when choosing a hotel.

*Are you looking to stay in some of the most luxurious resorts in the country? Well you should look into the Wynn hotel, their sister hotel Encore, or the Bellagio hotel Las Vegas.

*What about some really fun places to see and party? You should look into Caesars Palace, the Venetian, Mandalay Bay, or Planet Hollywood.

*Looking for a place that is middle of the road, and a little more relaxed? Well you cant go wrong staying at the Mirage, Luxor, Paris, or the MGM Grand.

*Maybe you want to save some money on the room when staying in Las Vegas. You need to look into staying at the Flamingo, Treasure Island, Harrah’s, Excalibur, Ballys, Circus Circus, or Imperial Palace.

All of the hotels have their pros and cons, and you can learn more about these by visiting my site.

Just so you know, most of the hotels are within walking distance of each other, especially if you stay in the middle of the strip. If you are at let’s say Mandalay Bay, and you are going to a show at the Wynn, you really need to take a cab though. It is very easy to determine which casinos are within walking distance of each other once you get there.

One question I get a lot is if the drinks are really free in Las Vegas. The answer is yes, as long as you are gambling. If you have to actually buy drinks from a bar, they are very expensive (often $15+). So I tell everyone to find bars with video poker machines in them and put in $10 and start playing. The bartender will give you free drinks, and take care of you as long as you tip him. Normally $1 dollar per drink is a good enough tip. So even if you lose the money that you put into the poker machine, you are still saving money. Another little piece of advice is that it is actually legal to take an open container outside in Las Vegas. So don’t worry about guzzling down your drink before you go outside.

What if you don’t like gambling? Don’t worry, you can still have a great time in this town! Las Vegas is home to some of the best shows, the best restaurants, pristine shopping, and some of the greatest nightlife there is to offer.

All in all, as a first timer in Las Vegas, my main suggestion is to see as much as possible. Go to as many hotels as you can. They are themed differently, and half the fun is going from hotel to hotel.

You should really see at least one show. There is a wide variety so whether you like music, comedy, acrobatics, or about anything else you can think of there is a show for it. You’ll be happy that you did.

I suggest that everyone goes to at least one luxurious restaurant. Some of the most famous restaurants in the world are here, so you should take advantage!

Add a little gambling and some shopping to the mix, and you will have a trip that will make you want to come back again next year!

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